Freshwater Fishing

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Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia

Trout Fishing in Blue Ridge GA. It’s the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia! See how and where the big ones …

Species of the Month: Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) are a member of the ray-finned family of fish that includes largemouth bass, panfish and crappie. Originally native to the Mississippi River basin and the Great Lakes, smallmouth bass are now found throughout eastern North America, ranging from southern Canada to Alabama and Georgia.

Penobscot River Salmon Run Highest Since 2011

After dam removals and fish passage improvements, endangered Atlantic salmon are returning to the Penobscot River in encouraging numbers. 2019’s …

Trout Fishing Colorado’s South Platte River

On a gusty, wind filled spring day in the Rockies we braved 45mph winds on Colorado’s South Platte River’s all …

First Reintroduced Salmon Return to California Rivers in a Critical Step Towards Recovery

First Reintroduced Salmon Return to California Rivers in a Critical Step Towards Recovery California salmon reintroduced to their historic habitat …

Trout Decline Investigated On Iconic Au Sable

A lack of fish in one of the nation’s most iconic trout fisheries. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has …

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Choosing the Correct Baitfish Fly

In many fly anglers’ boxes, you will see an array of flies in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Having the one correct fly in the box is the key to success.

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