American  Presidents Who Were Fisherman

American Presidents Who Were Fisherman

Over the course of United States history, fishing has become arguably the sport of the American President. Whether it's because anglers are just inherently more likely to have sweeping political aspirations than other people or because presidents need the kind of quiet escape and stress relief that only a fishing trip can provide, history is dotted with presidents who spent their leisure time catching fish.

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Some of the Best Ice Fishing Road Trips in the U.S.A.

Some of the Best Ice Fishing Road Trips in the U.S.A.

In case you’re something like me, you’ve got some friends who make up your middle aged ice fishing crew. You’re likely hitting the handful of lakes and ponds over and over. Your own home game is dialed, no doubt, so maybe it’s time to take the crew on the road. Making plans a D.I.Y. getaway in the coldest months actually comes with greater logistics than a summer journey.

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Five U.S. Tailwaters to Fly Fish in the Winter Months

Five U.S. Tailwaters to Fly Fish in the Winter Months

One of the reasons I love fly fishing is as it’s a year round undertaking. Even throughout the coldest months of the year you can discover actively feeding fish, and also you don’t have to race to the water hours earlier than dawn for the fine action. Still, too many anglers put up their waders and stash their rods when wintry weather arrives.

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Wilderness Walleye Trip Destinations
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Wilderness Walleye Trip Destinations

Canada’s wilderness walleye waters lay along the Canadian Shield, an area of nearly 2 million square miles that turned into the first a part of the North American Continent to upward thrust above sea level. Historical glaciers, erosion and other herbaltactics have left the topography, lakes and rivers we see today.

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How to Catch Trout in Eddies
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How to Catch Trout in Eddies

Pools can be as small as a bathtub in streams, and as big as a small lake in large rivers. But they all share similar characteristics. The three prime fish-holding areas in pools are the head of the pool where water enters, the tail of the pool where water begins to speed up as it enters the pool exit, and the main current flows in the body of the pool.

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