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Gear, tactics, travel and more from the female angler’s perspective.
Kayakfishing can be a fun and easy way to start fishing in fresh or salt water. And for seasoned anglers, it’s a way to explore previously inaccessible backcountry. Executive Editor Chris Woodward and guests Christi Holmes, a registered Maine guide and ambassador for Old Town Canoes, and Bri Andrassy, a Florida college professor who’s also a member of Hobie’s fishing team, talk about how to get started, what kayak and tackle to buy, and how to transport the boat to water.
Welcome to a page dedicated to women anglers, curated by our female executive editor, Chris Woodward. Chris grew up fishing in Florida, and has spent the last 30 years as an outdoors editor. In her experience, fishing offers more than just a tale and some bragging rights. It brings with it — particularly for women — feelings of appreciation and a deeper connection to others and to the natural world.
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Six strategies to up your wahoo trolling game and score big anywhere.
Soft plastic lures catch saltwater fish inshore and offshore.
Here’s why running-and-gunning might be hurting more than your wallet.
Top tactics for targeting both both summer and southern flounder species.
Learn how to tie the improved clinch knot in this first-person walkthrough.
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