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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > April 2018
You don’t need a big boat and fancy gear to learn how to fish. We’re breaking down the essential fishing equipment for beginners.
Minnesota’s northern pike and walleye seasons open in May and continue into February 2019. Here’s some helpful advice for walleye and pike anglers.
Learn why spinners, drift rigs, spoons, flies, and certain diving plugs are the best salmon lures for rivers, plus expert advice on how and where to use them.
Check list of Jacksonville kayak fishing spots, decide which one you want to try first. Catch spotted seatrout, flounder while kayak fishing Jacksonville FL
Northern California is a giant area, approximately 2/3 of the state with a fishing line in the sand drawn somewhere below Fresno.
Minnesota has many unique opportunities for trout fishing throughout the year and across the state. Many Minnesota streams are the best in the Midwest for trout fishing.
The improved clinch fishing knot is an easy and reliable terminal knot to tie when attaching a hook, swivel, or fly to your leader line or tippet.
Minnesota has many unique opportunities for trout fishing throughout the year and across the state. Many Minnesota streams are the best in the Midwest for trout fishing. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has many resources to select your next fishing spot.
Tuna fishing in San Diego is a big trip for big fish. Be prepared.
Get fishing license online, learn benefits that come along with getting your fishing license online. Save time, start fishing sooner, avoid lines, wait times
Choosing a fly rod for a beginner doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Live bait makes for charged up fish! Here’s your step by step guide for how to use a fishing net to catch your own bait.
Getting involved in conservation makes sense for everyone. Anglers benefit from more fish to catch while everyone enjoys a clean, healthy environment.
Estas son algunas de las historias de pesca de mujeres apasionadas a esta actividad. Estas historias se recolectaron durante marzo el mes de la mujer.
Check Pam Corwin's fishing story received during our Women’s History Month campaign. Check for fishing stories and adventures.
Check Annastasia Tolley's fishing story received during our Women’s History Month campaign. Check for fishing stories and adventures.
Back in the day just about everyone I knew was a fisherman. I use the word 'fishermen' intentionally because they were all guys.
Get boat trailer registration tips for first-time boat owners. When you register boat trailer it can be quick, simple, get on the water faster with these tips
Rocks can serve as handy casting platforms as long as it is done safely.
For those thinking of getting into recreational fishing, it's important to first test the waters with a professional who can show you the ropes. Read on to save yourself from some lessons otherwise learned the hard way!
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