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10 Tips for Spring Panfish
Most spring panfish anglers are “Andy Griffith” types who whistle a merry tune as they stroll down to the water with their rods over their shoulders, not necessarily concerned with catching fish. They have a bit of an “aww shucks” attitude towards fishing, blaming any lack of action on cold water...
Kubie Brown
May 22, 2023
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Watch: Angler Narrowly Survives Tiger Shark Attack
A kayak angler in Hawaii narrowly escaped the jaws of a tiger shark over the weekend, and he captured the entire harrowing experience on video.
Scott Haraguchi was fishing less than a mile off the coast of Oahu in shallow waters when he heard a “whooshing noise” and saw what he at first described as...
Jordan Sillars
May 15, 2023
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Do You Know Where the Fish Are? GLATOS Does.
The fishing industry often seems to scoff at technology—just look at the current debate surrounding forward-facing sonar in tournaments as an example. But, while fishing gear and tactics can be controversial in the competitive space, a group of biologists and conservationists are using a technology...
Ross Robertson
May 10, 2023
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More Weights in Fish, This Time at a Sucker Fishing Tournament
A Michigan angler got busted last week for hiding lead weights in his fish during the Omer Suckerfest, an annual 10-day sucker fishing competition held along the shores of the Rifle River.
“Omer is self-proclaimed Michigan's Smallest City, but for a few weeks in April, it's a busy strip of shoreline...
Jordan Sillars
May 4, 2023
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5 Best Spring Fish Migrations
Winter can be a hard season for anglers. No matter how much we enjoy ice fishing, midge hatches, and other winter fishing, at a certain point, we get a bad case of the winter blues. During the coldest times of the year, when ice covers our favorite waterways, and snow piles up on our beaches and...
Kubie Brown
May 3, 2023
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Spearfishing
Steve's Spearfishing Kit
Spearfishing has taken hold of us here at MeatEater. That’s why we’ve decided to offer Rob Allen gear, some of the best in the business, so that you can get geared up for your own spearfishing pursuits. From snorkel masks and flippers to spear guns, check out our selection only available at The...
MeatEater Staff
Apr 28, 2023
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How to Get Started Spey Casting
Lao Tzu once said, “The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” Well if I had my way, I’d go back in time to duct tape his mouth closed long before he ever uttered that phrase. Everyone in my life—from my dad teaching me to ride a bike to my high-school girlfriend trying to tell me it was...
Kubie Brown
Apr 19, 2023
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Anglers Release Potential World Record Bull Trout
Two anglers released a bull trout earlier this month that almost certainly would have broken Oregon’s state bull trout record and may have been big enough for a new world record.
Ryan Mejaski and Joe Wilhite were fishing on the Deschutes arm of Lake Billy Chinook when Mejaski cast his lure into a...
Jordan Sillars
Apr 17, 2023
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The Best and Worst Fishing Scenes in Hollywood
When I was a kid, I was a total fish nerd. I wore a Bassmaster trucker hat to school every day, dug for worms at the bus stop, and made fishing rods out of sticks and dental floss so I could “fish” the playground puddles. Needless to say, this childhood obsession with angling didn’t make me the most...
Kubie Brown
Apr 4, 2023
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How to Be a Good Fishing Partner
Seth Morris might say that I'm the best fishing partner anyone could dream up. You heard that right, the best! Not because I take up less space in the boat, my fish-catching abilities, impeccable netting skills, precision trailer-backing, or the superb sandwiches I make, but because I am allergic to...
Chester Floyd
Mar 29, 2023
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Which States Have the Best Fly Anglers?
Everyone knows at least one of those fly anglers who just seems to get it. The ones who always catch the most fish, the biggest fish, the most challenging fish, and they always seem to make it look easy. This person may be a local legend who sits at the end of your favorite riverside bar every night...
Kubie Brown
Mar 16, 2023
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