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Bass angles do not get enough credit for their pioneering impact on the inshore marine angling space. As dramatically different as freshwater ponds, lakes and rivers are to coastal bays…
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In an era when virtually all anglers now carry a sophisticated often-waterproof phone/camera in their pocket at all times, outdoor photography has taken a great leap forward both in volume…
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Through the years, I have written articles, blogs and even book chapters about the importance of making yourself actually go fishing as opposed to just wanting to go. Honestly, it…
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The expression “Fishing a memory” sounds like some endearing, poetic reflection on a beautiful fishing memory. For me, it’s not. I started using this self-denigrating term decades ago when I…
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Beachfront redfish are just so darn burly!! I love how small they can make a topwater look.
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“Whatever we put our attention on will grow stronger in our life.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
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Far From Its Surfer Origins, The SUP Is Making A Mark On Modern Angling If the early designers of stand-up paddle boards saw what those surfboard adaptions are currently…
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Tips For Your Next Bluewater Excursion Like many Gulf of Mexico anglers, some of my earliest blue water memories are pursuing kingfish. They are prolific, aggressive and for me were…