Freshwater
The top freshwater fishing destinations and tips for catching bass, panfish, walleyes, muskies, and more.
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Fishing
How to Bleed a Fish
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Carp Fishing
Oklahoma Guide Snags New State-Record Bighead Carp
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Bluegill Fishing
4 Summer Fishing Slams Anyone Can Do
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Fishing
How to Hook a Shiner
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Bass Fishing
What Do Bass Eat?
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Climate & Environment
A Massive Minnow Shortage Is Looming for Minnesota’s Bait Shops
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Bass Fishing
How to Read a Fish Finder
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Bluegill Fishing
The Best Bait You Can Buy at the Dollar Store
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Spring Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed
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Crappie Fishing
The Best Crappie Rods, Tested and Reviewed
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Bass Fishing
Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review
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Bass Fishing
The 5 Best Baits from the 2023 Bassmaster Classic
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Climate & Environment
Are Floating Ice Barriers the Cause of Lake Erie’s Deteriorating Fishery?
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Walleye Lures, Tested and Reviewed
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Topwater Lures For Bass, Tested and Reviewed
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Soft Plastic Baits for Bass
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Bass Lures
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The Best Swimbaits for Bass
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Carp Fishing
Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp
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Catfish Fishing