Fishing
Photos: Mississippi Angler Breaks Record with Monster Catfish
A Mississippi man shattered state records on July 31 with a 104-pound blue catfish caught after a long weekend on the Mississippi River near Natchez. Christopher Halley of Brookhaven, Mississippi, caught the behemoth fish of biblical proportions on a trotline, setting a record for blue catfish in...
Macklin Caruso
Aug 11, 2022
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Fishing
How to Pair Beer with Fish
There’s nothing like a traditional shore lunch. The golden and crispy fried fish filets, fresh-caught and balanced on a mountain of onions and fried potatoes. The aroma of the fish intermingles with the smell of campfire smoke and the breathtaking views of the wilderness somehow make the flavor...
Kubie Brown
Aug 8, 2022
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Fishing
How to Gig for Frogs
There are certain things in life that bring you right back to your childhood. It can be the smell of chalk, the theme song of a Saturday morning cartoon show, or even the flavor of a certain candy. It’s different for everybody and some people have many. For me though, the biggest thing that...
Kubie Brown
Jul 28, 2022
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Fishing
4 Fishing Knots You Should Know and How to Tie Them
The best piece of fishing advice I can give you is this: Learn how to tie knots.
And it’s just good life advice, really, because a knot is simple and you never know when it may come in handy. You may need to tie a new leader on your fly line or secure a kayak to your trailer, and knowing the right...
Steve Schwartz
Jul 22, 2022
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Fly
7 Types of Fly Anglers You’ll Meet on The Water
The pale light of dawn had just begun to shine off the surface of the river as we slid down the bank towards the water. It was one of those mornings that just felt good. My buddy Nate and I were anxious to get out on the water to start casting our spey rods for steelhead. We got to the head of a...
Kubie Brown
Jul 14, 2022
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Freshwater
Oklahoma Man Strangles Noodling Partner to Death
On July 9, near the South Canadian River in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, 53-year-old Larry Sanders reportedly strangled and killed his noodling partner, Jimmy Knighten.
The two men had been noodling for catfish in the river together when they apparently broke out in an altercation. Sanders reportedly...
Katie Hill
Jul 11, 2022
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Freshwater
The Beginner's Guide to Catfish Noodling
There’s a part of me that really enjoys getting in a fight. Now I’m not saying that I’m one of those guys who’ll swat the hat off a cowboy’s head or make lewd comments about your gal in a bar. I’m not out there looking for trouble. However, I wrestled and boxed during high school, played rugby...
Kubie Brown
Jul 6, 2022
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Freshwater
How to Catch Trout at Night
Whoever said “nothing good happens after sundown” was obviously not a trout fisherman. While we’ve all enjoyed those brilliant days on the river casting for rising trout on sun-dappled pools and shining riverside runs, the fact is that we’re missing out on the real game. Trout are naturally warier...
Kubie Brown
Jul 1, 2022
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Freshwater
Mobsters, Arson, and Photogrammetry: The World Record Muskie Conspiracy Theories
Louie Spray of Wisconsin caught three world-record muskies during his time.
His feat is written in stone, so it must be fact, right?
If you want that rock-solid proof, visit the Greenwood Cemetery in Hayward, Wisconsin and look up the burial site for Louis Bolser Spray, Feb. 21, 1900 — Nov. 19, 198...
Patrick Durkin
Jun 27, 2022
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Freshwater
The Total Guide to Catching and Cooking Bullhead Catfish
Everyone loves an underdog. Whether we’re watching some low-ranked boxer or tennis player taking it to the world champion or some scrappy college team fighting their way to the top of the Pac 12, we can’t help but root for the dark horse and cheer for the unexpected. This inherent desire is deeply...
Kubie Brown
Jun 27, 2022
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Freshwater
Video: Cambodia Anglers Catch Biggest Freshwater Fish of All Time
On June 13, Cambodian fisherman Moul Thun accidentally hooked into the largest freshwater fish ever caught and recorded. The giant freshwater stingray (Urogymnus polylepis) is an elusive species that scientists don’t know much about. That’s exactly why Dr. Zeb Hogan and the Wonders of the Mekong...
Maggie Hudlow
Jun 22, 2022
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Featured Gear
13 Fishing
At home both in open water and in the frozen tundra, 13 Fishing Kalon O Spinning Reels are performance-proven and tested by the most rugged and rowdy anglers we know.
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Whether you're into suds, brewskis, seltzers, or vino, if it comes in a can or bottle and is best served cold, the Hopper M30 is the ticket.
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A bright citrus-based blend that is balanced with earthy notes of smokey chardonnay and mild heat to round it out. This unique combination is incredibly versatile, perfectly pairs with your latest catch, fresh garden veggies, or atop roasted potatoes.
13 Fishing
A lightweight body and super low-profile design provide incredible comfort during long days on the water.
13 Fishing
Japanese 36 Ton Toray Graphite , 4A Portuguese Cork Handle, ALPS 316 Stainless Steel Guides with Zirconia Inserts.
YETI
The MeatEater crew uses our GoBoxes for storing all kinds of gear, from ammo and range hardware to outdoor kitchen essentials.
