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    SMALL WATERS: Big Bethel Reservoir

    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2025
    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2025

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    W2 PROFILE: Lee Taylor Bait Crafters Co.

    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2025
    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2025

    This month’s focus for our W2 Profile piece is Lee Taylor, owner of Bait Crafters …

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    Learning New Sonar Tricks: Forward Facing Sonar For Old Dogs And Newcomers

    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2025
    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2025

    Forward-facing sonar (FFS) has been around for approximately five years now and if you haven’t …

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    W2’s Big Fish Best Bets 2025

    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025
    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025

       If you are a serious, trophy-hunting angler you know that it’s about the time …

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    Bucket List: Mountain Preserve Awaits

    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025
    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025

    For this installment of our Bucket List Series, we travelled to The Preserve at Crooked …

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    Fourth Angler Achieves Master Angler Level V

    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025
    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025

    When someone joins the ranks of an elite club that has only three other members …

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  • W2 ProfileFishing

    W2 Profile: Daniel Charles/Bent Rod Fishing

    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025
    by Chris McCotter March 2, 2025

    This month’s focus for our W2 Profile piece is Daniel Charles, owner of Bent Rod …

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    Virginian Wins World Musky Championship

    by Chris McCotter February 4, 2025
    by Chris McCotter February 4, 2025

    When you think of world championships you probably first think of football, then baseball, right? …

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    Late Season Hunting Awaits At The Preserve At Crooked Run

    by Chris McCotter February 4, 2025
    by Chris McCotter February 4, 2025

    Those in search of a new adventure this year will want to make plans to …

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    W2 Profile: David Chin And The Kids Outdoor Zone

    by Chris McCotter February 4, 2025
    by Chris McCotter February 4, 2025

      W2 Profiles feature notable people in the world of fishing, hunting and conservation. We …

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