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Bluegill Fishing
The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Baits for Striped Bass of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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Bass Fishing
The Biggest Bass Ever Caught
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Catfish Fishing
The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2024, Tested
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass
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Carp Fishing
How to Catch Carp: Tips and Tactics for Beginners
![An italian angler with one of the biggest Wels catfish ever caught.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/01/world_record_wels_river_po_italian_angler_lead.jpg?w=600)
Fishing
The Biggest Fish Ever Caught
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Bass Fishing
The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2024
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Bass Fishing
The Best Bass Fishing Tips for Beginners
![Catching bass on frog baits.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/01/frogopener.jpg?w=670)
Bass Fishing
How to Catch Bass on Frog Baits
![A largemouth bass caught on a texas rig](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dietz.png?w=720)
Baits, Lures, & Flies
How to Fish a Texas Rig: A Complete Guide on Baits, Tactics, and More
![A diver spears an invasive lionfish beside an artificial reef in Florida.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/30/DestinLionFishDerby14.jpg?w=800)
Conservation
Photos from the World’s Biggest Lionfish Derby
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Bass Fishing
How to Catch Smallmouth Bass
![A brown trout caught on a cicada fly.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing_cicadas_1.jpg?w=673)
Bass Fishing
How to Fish the 2024 Cicada Hatch
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Crappie Fishing
How to Catch Crappie
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
How to Fish a Jerkbait Like a Pro
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Baits, Lures, & Flies