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smallmouth vs largemouth bass Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Ohio This Summer

Ohio has amazing bodies of water within its borders. The state is home to a large portion of the Ohio…

Sep 16, 2022
Musky or Muskellunge Blog

The 5 Best Fish To Catch In Missouri This Summer

Missouri is well-known for being a great place where people can take in scenic views and go hiking. However, it’s…

Sep 15, 2022
Blue Catfish Blog

The 10 Best Fish to Catch in Arkansas this Summer

The fishing in Arkansas is some of the best in the warm summer months. Whether you are trolling for bass…

Sep 12, 2022
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Eel catfish

The eel catfish are air-breathing fish with long, snake-like bodies. Local people catch and eat them, and institutions and private…

Sep 10, 2022
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Discover the Largest Flathead Catfish Ever Caught in Florida

What better way to spend a sunny Florida afternoon than heading out for some catfishing? Grab your rod and reel…

Sep 9, 2022
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John Dory

At first glance, this strange-looking fish seems like easy prey, yet it has spent millions of years perfecting a set…

Sep 6, 2022
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Dragon Eel

Razor-sharp teeth, spiked horns, and a second hidden set of jaws make this brilliantly colored reef predator one of the…

Sep 6, 2022
smallmouth vs largemouth bass Blog

Discover the Largest Largemouth Bass Ever Caught in Rhode Island

In many cases, record-breaking fish are caught accidentally. But this wasn’t the case for the largest largemouth bass ever caught…

Sep 5, 2022
Hooking a Speckled Trout at Flaming Gorge Fish

The Speckled Trout Isn’t Actually a Trout and Other Louisiana Fishing Surprises

Louisiana's waters hide some of the most exciting catches in the South, but knowing which fish to target this summer…

Sep 4, 2022
Black Crappie Fishing Articles

The Best Fish to Catch in Illinois This Summer

Illinois waters hide some surprisingly diverse summer targets, from toothy giants lurking in deep weedy shadows to schooling fish best…

Sep 2, 2022
Euphrates River Blog

River Monsters: Discover the Largest Fish in the Euphrates River

The Euphrates is the longest river in western Asia. It’s also one of the most historically important rivers in the…

Sep 1, 2022
What Do Bass Eat? Blog

Discover the Largest White Bass Ever Caught in the Mississippi River

Despite its name, a White Bass is not completely white. Actually, two common nicknames for the White Bass is Sand…

Aug 31, 2022
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The Best Books About Fish: Reviewed and Ranked

Knowledge is key, especially when it comes to learning more about fish, whether you are interested in learning more about…

Aug 30, 2022
Fishing - Holding a Brown Trout Articles

The 6 Best Fish to Catch in Delaware This Summer

Delaware's waters hide a surprisingly wild mix of gamefish this summer, from stubborn bruisers that fight like champions to crafty…

Aug 29, 2022
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The Best Fish Every New York Angler Should Target

New York's waters hold far more than trout and salmon, and some of the most rewarding catches this summer require…

Aug 24, 2022
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Nebraska’s Best Fish to Catch (and Where to Find Them)

Nebraska summers unlock a surprising mix of species that bite at all hours, from crafty ambush predators lurking in shallow…

Aug 24, 2022
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The Best Fish to Catch in New Mexico’s Rivers and Lakes

New Mexico hides some surprisingly productive waters beneath its desert reputation, and knowing which species to target and where to…

Aug 19, 2022
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The 6 Best Fish to Catch in Virginia This Summer

Virginia packs mountain streams, coastal bays, and offshore waters into a single summer season, and knowing which species to target…

Aug 19, 2022
Aquarium Fish Bushymouth catfish (Ancistrus dolichopterus). Ancistrus dolichopterus, one of the Ancistrus species called the Bushymouth catfish, is a species of armored catfish native to Brazil. Animals

Armored Catfish

Once a beloved aquarium pet, this bony, sucker-mouthed fish has broken free into rivers across the Americas and now dominates…

Aug 19, 2022
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Oranda Goldfish

The Oranda goldfish is a fascinating breed of goldfish from the Carp family that originated in China and Japan and…

Aug 19, 2022
Fastest Water Animals Articles

The 7 Best Saltwater Fish to Catch in Texas This Summer

Texas summer waters are teeming with fish that will test your skills, your gear, and your cooler space. Knowing which…

Aug 19, 2022
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The Best Freshwater Fish to Catch in Oregon This Summer

Oregon's waters hold some surprisingly diverse catches this summer, from massive living fossils lurking in deep reservoirs to fast-moving schools…

Aug 19, 2022
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The 4 Best Fish to Catch in Alaska This Summer

When you go to Alaska this summer, trout are only one of the species you should target. There are all…

Aug 19, 2022
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6 Sharks in the Atlantic Ocean

If you think about sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, certain popular summer blockbuster movies probably come to mind. But, in…

Aug 19, 2022
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River Monsters: Discover the Largest Fish in the Ganges River

Some of the largest fish of the Ganges River are the stuff of legends, while others are relatively unknown. The…

Aug 18, 2022
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Fish Nevada’s Best Waters for Trophy Bass, Giant Trout, and Rare Wipers

Nevada's rivers and lakes hide dozens of sport fish, but only a handful are worth targeting this summer. Know which…

Aug 18, 2022
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The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Idaho This Summer

Idaho's rivers and alpine lakes hold far more than just trout, and knowing which species to target this summer can…

Aug 17, 2022
Rod and reel fishing Articles

The Best Fish to Catch in Tennessee This Summer

Tennessee's lakes, rivers, and reservoirs hold dozens of fish species, but only a handful are worth targeting this summer. Knowing…

Aug 17, 2022
Lifting huge largemouth bass out of lake. Articles

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Mississippi This Summer

From the Gulf coastal marshes to the inland lakes and rivers, Mississippi summers open up a surprisingly diverse fishing scene…

Aug 16, 2022
Trout vs Salmon - Brook Trout Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Connecticut this Summer

Fishing is one of the only sports that brings you closer to nature. Something undeniably special happens when you target…

Aug 16, 2022
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Sawfish vs. Sawshark

At first glance, it might be difficult to tell the difference between a sawfish and a saw shark because they…

Aug 16, 2022
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Pictus Catfish

With a venomous spine, whiskers as long as its own body, and a social nature that defies its bottom-dwelling reputation,…

Aug 14, 2022
Snook Fish Articles

The 5 Best Saltwater Fish to Catch in Florida This Summer

Florida's summer waters hide some of the most thrilling saltwater catches of the year, but the heat, storms, and strict…

Aug 14, 2022
White Marlin on a Fishing Hook Fish

Fish Maryland From the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Canyons

Maryland hides a staggering range of fishing opportunities that most anglers never fully tap, from feisty freshwater brawlers in mountain…

Aug 12, 2022
Aggressive Animal: Barracuda Fish

Why Barracudas Are the Ocean’s Most Intriguing and Terrifying Fish

Barracudas, or ‘cudas’, as they’re commonly known, live in the surface layer of many of the world’s oceans. They’re specifically…

Aug 11, 2022
Brown Trout Blog

River Monsters: Discover the Largest Fish in the Rio Grande River

The Rio Grande river is the fourth longest river in North America behind the Yukon River, the Mississippi River, and…

Aug 10, 2022
Deadliest Animals in America Blog

10 Sharks Bigger than Great White Sharks

Have you ever wondered just how many sharks bigger than great white sharks are swimming in our oceans today? What…

Aug 7, 2022
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Opah

Hidden beneath freezing ocean depths swims a fish so bizarre in shape, color, and biology that scientists took decades to…

Aug 6, 2022
The eyes of Great Hammerhead Sharks sit on the edge of their mallet-shaped heads, they have excellent eyesight and a 360 view of their surroundings, making them skilled hunters. Blog

Hammerhead Predators: What Eats Hammerhead Sharks?

Earth is home to many unique creatures. From elephants to blobfish, they all have their roles to play. But, for…

Aug 5, 2022
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Goby Fish

With over 2,000 species ranging from finger-sized reef dwellers to fish packing a neurotoxin deadly enough to kill, the Goby…

Aug 4, 2022
Shark Bite - Great White Blog

The 10 Biggest Sharks Near North Carolina Beaches

The beaches, estuaries, and waters of North Carolina are popular destinations for tourists and locals alike. But, North Carolina waters…

Aug 3, 2022
Chain Catshark Blog

10 Sharks in New Jersey Waters

If you’re thinking about taking a dip on the New Jersey coast this summer, you just might want to know…

Aug 3, 2022
Lemon shark Animals

Lemon Shark

The Lemon Shark is a vulnerable species commonly found in subtropical waters. They return to the same nursery sites to…

Aug 3, 2022
Successful fishing, Arctic char. Trophy angler on the Putorana plateau is the Arctic char. Animals

Arctic Char

Arctic char, also known by the scientific name Salvelinus alpinus, is a fish that is often confused with salmon or…

Aug 1, 2022
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Yellow Tang

Dory's yellow relative hides a secret blade near its tail, transforms its color entirely after dark, and can outlive most…

Jul 31, 2022
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Cory Catfish

Cory Catfish, also referred to as Corydoras, is a genus of catfish that originates from the coastal rivers in Brazil…

Jul 30, 2022
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Viperfish

The viperfish is a highly specialized deep-sea predator and is found all over the world’s oceans. Most of these creepy-looking…

Jul 30, 2022
The American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) Animals

American Paddlefish

The American Paddlefish is also regularly called the Mississippi Paddlefish. While this may seem confusing, this species is the only…

Jul 28, 2022
Dwarf pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) feeding close-up shots Animals

Pea Puffer

The world's tiniest freshwater pufferfish fits in a teaspoon yet packs the same fierce defenses as its ocean-dwelling cousins, and…

Jul 27, 2022
Pinecone fish or Monocentris japonica Fish

The Most Expensive Pet Fish to Insure and Why

Severe injuries and other healthcare conditions happen to humans without notice and are expensive to treat. Pets like dogs and…

Jul 23, 2022
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