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The Best Fishing Gifts For The Holidays

The Best Fishing Gifts For The Holidays

If you're looking for a gift for someone who's always gone fishing, then keep reading. It can take a lot of work to come up with a good idea when your favorite fisherman has everything. But we've got you covered. Also, buying fishing-related equipment can be...

The Best Clothes To Wear When Fishing

The Best Clothes To Wear When Fishing

One of the most important factors you should consider when it comes to being comfortable while fishing is keeping yourself protected from the elements. This is especially true when you're moving around a lot and sweating a lot. Before heading out on a fishing trip,...

What Is Shark Fishing?

What Is Shark Fishing?

Although sharks are known to be mighty creatures, most people who want to fish for them don't have to be professional fishermen. There are plenty of ways to learn how to catch sharks, and with the right equipment, it's easy to get started. Shark Fishing Tackle Big...

A Deeper Look Into Surf Fishing

A Deeper Look Into Surf Fishing

If you're not prepared for the experience of surf fishing, it can be very challenging to get started. The area that you can fish in is massive, and the equipment is much larger than what you would find in freshwater. Besides that, some saltwater species are very...

Buying a Boat for Your Fishing Trips 

Buying a Boat for Your Fishing Trips 

While fishing along the shoreline or from a dock can be successful, getting out on the water allows anglers to target locations and species that just can't be reached from shore. With proper care and use, boats are investments that provide enjoyment for years to come....

Where To Find The Best Salmon Fishing

Where To Find The Best Salmon Fishing

There are few fish more sought after by anglers in the United States than salmon. It takes a unique skill to catch salmon, creating a fun challenge you cannot get with other fish. Salmon is also absolutely delicious to eat, so you will be greatly rewarded for your...

The Benefits of Guided Fishing Tours

The Benefits of Guided Fishing Tours

Whether you are an avid and skilled outdoorsman or a weekend naturalist, there are many benefits to taking a guided tour on your next fishing excursion. It doesn’t matter if you are angling in wilderness rivers for trout or riding the high seas in search of tuna....

A Look Into Fishing In The Poconos Mountains

A Look Into Fishing In The Poconos Mountains

The scenic location known as the Pocono Mountains extends into Connecticut, New Jersey, Newark, New York, and Pennsylvania. The forested mountains and valleys are popular recreation spots for campers. However, the more than 14 waterways also provide ample fishing...

The Best Locations for Fly Fishing

The Best Locations for Fly Fishing

When it comes to fishing, few forms of the sport offer greater challenges, thrills, and pleasure than fly fishing. It’s as much an art as anything in the angling universe.  Certainly, fly fishing is among the most difficult forms of fishing to master. But just ask any...

Tips for Catch and Release Fishing

Tips for Catch and Release Fishing

Fishermen want healthy fish in the water. Catch and release fishing requires a few revisions to the original game plan. Preparation Fishermen need to use the right equipment on the right day: Bring a dehooking device or needle-nosed pliers for quick and effective hook...