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Check our inspiring and educational blog articles about fishing and boating written by experts. Get fishing tips and tricks and read personal stories from anglers who live and breathe fishing and boating. Learn new fishing skills, boating resources, fishing etiquette, conservation and more.
Reasons to plan the perfect Valentine's Day fishing date. Learn how relaxing, affordable, rewarding, fun a day on the water with your significant other can be
The best places to fish in Michigan include Lakes Michigan, Erie, and St. Clair; the Pere Marquette, Manistee, and Grand Rivers; and Saginaw Bay.
Top 6 king mackerel lures for landing big kingfish, plus tips and techniques for finding and catching kingfish effectively.
Top East Coast boating and fishing destinations include Montauk, Chesapeake Bay, the Florida Keys, the Outer Banks, Cape Cod, Cape May, and Long Island Sound.
Learn safety tips for catching dangerous fish and a few common species to look out for.
Sometimes the title for a boat cannot be located. To register your boat, follow these steps.
In the market for winter fishing boats? Here are a few different characteristics and styles you’ll want to consider.
Learn which fish species our Top Mom Sweepstakes winning family caught, which new fishing skills they learned while on a saltwater fishing adventure in Florida
Why Texas freshwater fish limits are a big part of conserving aquatic resources, how Texas freshwater fish regulations help to sustain our fish populations
Sinkers are essential tackle for all anglers. Learn common types of sinkers, where to put sinkers on fishing line, and great tips for using sinkers correctly.
Here are some reasons why why you should try smelt ice fishing this season
With a new year, there may be some new fishing regulations in your area. Here are some factors that can change.
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