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It’s time to mix up your usual old routine and try out some new local fishing spots. Here are ideas for tracking down some good fishing spots near you.
One of the things I enjoy most about fishing is that, with a little imagination, it’s possible to make exotic-style adventures happen right near home.
All fishing is fun, but top-water action functions on a higher plane.
For whatever reason, I’ve always been interested in signs.
I’m always happy to see anglers do good things for rivers, lakes and oceans.
During a recent fishing trip, my crappie jig snagged a small, striped shell.
It’s probably true that most of us have some form of artwork that is related to fishing in our homes.
I often write about fishing in far-flung wild locales, but some of my favorite fishing spots are found in places that anyone can easily access—state parks.
When was the last time you saw a wooden lure?
One of the best parts of boating and fishing is that we get to hang out in boating and fishing communities.
This week is National Safe Boating Week, which is a great campaign to heighten awareness of the things we should know as we get into the boating season in earnest.
“Any luck?” is usually the second question anglers field when they return from a fishing trip (“Where have you been?” perhaps being the first).
Several months ago I had a business trip that took me to a really cool place called Honey Lake Plantation.
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