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How to Find a Fishing Place Near You

By Alycia Downs 08/15/2019

How to find a fishing place near you. Check out the TakeMeFishing.org fishing map powered by...

new "What Color are Safe Water Markers?” and Other Buoy Questions

By Andy Whitcomb 08/14/2019

How to find a fishing place near you. Check out the TakeMeFishing.org fishing map powered by...

How to Find Fishing Spots Near Me: No Boat, No Problem

By Debbie Hanson 08/12/2019

Tips on finding "fishing spots near me no boat." Where to fish without a boat, advice...

14 Important Things To Know About Safe Wading Techniques

By Ken Schultz 08/06/2019

An enjoyable and productive day of fishing while in the water, particularly in rivers and current...

5 Reasons You Shouldn't Go Fishing Without a License in California

By Debbie Hanson 07/09/2019

Why you shouldn't go fishing without a license in California, sales contribute to...

How to Cast a Dry Fly Versus a Wet Fly

By Andy Whitcomb 07/08/2019

The components for how to cast a dry fly instead of a wet fly are similar. Here’s how it...

5 Tips to Plan a Fishing Trip with your Kids

By Slaton White 07/03/2019

Fishing is an activity the entire family can enjoy. As a parent, you get to see the unbridled...

Jigging for Beginners: 5 Tips for Gear, Tackle, and Technique

By Alycia Downs 07/02/2019

Jigging for beginners. Shore jigging is a unique style of fishing that requires specialized gear,...

Five Tips to Catch More Fish

By L.L. Bean 07/01/2019

You don’t need years of experience to up your odds. These five tips and hints will have you...

8 Things to Include On a Small Boat Safety Checklist

By Ken Schultz 06/29/2019

Making and referring to a small boat safety checklist ensures you have required and optional...

Tuna Tackle For Beginners: 5 Lures you’ll Love

By Alycia Downs 06/27/2019

Tuna tackle for beginners. Learn five types of lures all seasoned anglers should add to their...

Braid to Fluorocarbon Knot: Steps for Tying the Uni-to-Uni

By Debbie Hanson 06/27/2019

Get the steps for tying an easy braid to fluorocarbon knot. Tying fishing knots like the uni-to...

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