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Catching 37 fish in an hour is the stuff of nighttime dreams. It's no fantasy during fall and winter at Roaring River State ...

Fly fishing has always carried an air of mystique, often fueled by myths that seem to linger no matter how many times they’re ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

While some states still have formal trout openers, most allow year-round fishing so anglers can get out there even during the depths of winter. Although trout need cold water to survive, when water ...

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What ends up making or breaking the trip often isn’t the fish brought to hand, but the time spent in between. Learning to ...

Extended red snapper season puts a premium on the right tackle. Learn which bottom-fishing combos excel for snapper, grouper, ...

Buckeye State deer herds have grown so large that there are plenty of hunting opportunities in winter. The muzzleloader ...

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It’s been well over 30 years since the braided “superlines” became available to anglers. While the modern braided line has ...