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How to catch crappie consistently

Crappie are famously fickle, shifting from shoreline brush to deep timber overnight, yet anglers who understand their ...
While Lake Erie draws the most attention for those looking for a waterfront adventure, Ohio is full of serene lakes like this ...
If you are exploring North Texas, make sure to stop in this laid-back city that is full of museums, charming eateries, and a ...
Deep in the heart of Texas, hidden between San Antonio, Houston, and two rivers, lies this small yet historically important ...
This Georgia city offers outdoor recreation, historic sites, museums, and campgrounds along Walter F. George Lake near the Alabama border.
This sprawling lake in Alabama is an excellent spot to go fishing, as it's a reliable place to catch bass and is close to several great campgrounds and hotels.
Imagine discovering a place so breathtaking, so perfectly Arizona, yet somehow missing from most travelers’ bucket lists. That’s Alamo Lake State Park – a shimmering oasis nestled in the rugged desert ...
Nestled just outside the small town of Solon lies Lake Macbride State Park, a sprawling 2,180-acre natural paradise that somehow remains one of Iowa’s best-kept secrets. When you think of breathtaking ...
Striped bass fishing is good some days, tough on others mainly due to temperature swings, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Try for stripers from Monte Ne south into the War Eagle and White river ...
As the weather gets warmer and the end of the school year approaches, many California residents may be planning a vacation. While some prefer a staycation, 86% of Americans plan to travel out of state ...
Efforts to restore an iconic fish stage destroyed by fire over the summer is being supported by a piece of art in its likeness. Two historic fishing stages burned in the Quidi Vidi gut on July 30. A ...
Small changes can transform your time on the water. Here’s how a few new simple fishing ideas brought balance, fun, and adventure back into my season. Small changes can transform your time on the ...