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This Might Be The Most Epic Fish Battle On...

Starting off his day during a beautiful Florida sunrise, John Skinner of John Skinner Fishing had no idea the...

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50 For 50: Chris Funk Celebrates His Half-Century With Epic Quest

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It all started with a film called The Big Year. The movie is about three friends competing in a bird counting contest while dealing...

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First Look: Esquif Cargo 15

We caught up with David Hadden of Esquif Canoe at Canoecopia 2024 to hear more about the new Cargo...

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First Look: Nova Craft Lure

Long have kayak anglers searched for the perfect fishing kayak to bring Fido and the kids out with them—...

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Best Tandem Fishing Kayaks For 2025

Tandem kayaks are for dreamers: anglers who dream of sharing the fishing and kayaking experience with a friend or...

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Best Fishing Kayaks For 2025

Asking me to pick the best fishing kayak is like asking a mother to pick her favorite child. I...

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The Gear Our Editors Love This Winter

Where some see an off-season, we see opportunity. Colder temperatures—well that just means more solitude on the water. Lethargic...

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Fishing Gear & Accessories

Best Kayak Crates For 2025

At the dawn of modern kayak fishing, anglers needed a container to hold tackle and gear that was light,...

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Baitcasting Vs. Spinning Reels

The debate about fishing with a baitcasting reel versus a spinning reel isn’t really much of a debate. Today’s...

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How To Catch Walleye—A Comprehensive Guide

Musky may be bigger and meaner, and bass may dominate south of the Mason-Dixon line, but both fish play...

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Best Kayak Crates For 2025

At the dawn of modern kayak fishing, anglers needed a container to hold tackle and gear that was light,...

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Baitcasting Vs. Spinning Reels

The debate about fishing with a baitcasting reel versus a spinning reel isn’t really much of a debate. Today’s...

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Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Fishing Deals

This little hobby of ours can add up. Fortunately, the launch of the holiday shopping spree during Black Friday...

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Elegy For A Fishing Kayak

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I don’t throw around the word epic, but this fishing trip was epic. I was on an after-work session when I ran into schools...

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North Alabama: Fishing Central In The Middle Of Nowhere

Anglers don’t visit Northern Alabama to experience the hustle and bustle of city life. They want to get away...

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Destinations

Why Not Minot: North Dakota’s Best-Kept Fishing Secrets Revealed

I know what you’re thinking: why would I vacation in Minot, ND? The small town in the middle of...

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Destinations

8 Of The Best-Kept Secret Bass Fishing Spots In...

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Stories

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New Jersey Kayak Angler Catches State-Record Bowfin

Frank Hubert Jr. caught a record-breaking bowfin at 12 lbs 10 oz in December of 2024 while kayak fishing...

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How These Tournament Anglers Plan To Entice Bass This...

As the air and water temperatures drop, the behaviors of both smallmouth and largemouth bass change. Overall, the fish...

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Major Shakeups in Kayak Fishing Tournaments for 2025

Three major tournament announcements spell big changes for the kayak fishing tournament world in 2025. On December 9, B.A.S.S. announced...

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How To Catch Walleye—A Comprehensive Guide

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Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Fishing Deals

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