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link to How to Fish Like a Local: Unwritten Rules and Etiquette at Popular Freshwater Spots

How to Fish Like a Local: Unwritten Rules and Etiquette at Popular Freshwater Spots

Fish Might Not Care About Manners—But Other Anglers Sure Do If you've ever rolled up to a popular fishing hole and felt a few side-eyes from the locals, you’re not alone. Fishing isn't just...

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link to Build Your Own Fish Finder? DIY vs. Commercial Tested!

Build Your Own Fish Finder? DIY vs. Commercial Tested!

Introduction Let’s be honest—fishing tech can get pricey. You walk into a store or scroll through Amazon and spot a shiny new fish finder for $400. Suddenly, you’re wondering if you're...

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link to How to clean a fishing reel: step-by-step

How to clean a fishing reel: step-by-step

The fishing reel is perhaps the most important component of a fishing rod setup as it determines the accuracy of casting and placing the bait or lure in the water and is responsible for reeling in...

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link to The 11 Steps to Fixing a Broken Fishing Rod

The 11 Steps to Fixing a Broken Fishing Rod

Whether your fishing rod breaks during a trip or while you’re at home, you may not have help to fix it. That’s why anyone who fishes regularly should know the steps to fixing a broken fishing...

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link to How to fish for trout with streamers and knowing where they hide

How to fish for trout with streamers and knowing where they hide

The classic vision of flyfishing is an angler presenting tiny dry flies with precision, dropping them just-so on top of the water, and then watching trout rise to take the fly. This type of fishing...

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link to How to Catch Catfish Fish Without Live Bait

How to Catch Catfish Fish Without Live Bait

Whether you are a new angler or seasoned veteran, one thing everyone looking to hook has in common is the desire to catch that monster fish and fry it up. Nothing tastes quite like fresh catfish....

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