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  • Destination FileFishing

    Sleeper Lakes You Should Try This Year

    by Chris McCotter June 14, 2024
    by Chris McCotter June 14, 2024

    By C.C. McCotter Each year we like to highlight some dark horse waters. They don’t …

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    2024 Green Top Long Beard Battle

    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024
    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024

    Spring gobbler hunting has always been a popular tradition among members of the Commonwealth hunting …

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  • Fishing

    Virginia’s Greatest Comeback: The Shenandoah River

    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024
    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024

    By Lonnie Conner Once a hidden gem of the Shenandoah and Page Valley, the Shenandoah …

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  • Fishing

    W2’s 2024 Top Smallmouth Bass Waters

    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024
    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024

    W2’s top waters for smallmouth bass vary from upland reservoirs to mountain rivers. Each fishery …

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    2024 Kayak Buying Guide

    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024
    by Chris McCotter April 28, 2024

       Our region is blessed with plenty of rivers, big and small that lend themselves …

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  • Hook, Line and SinkerFishing

    Hook, Line & Thinker: MLF Team Event Made For TV

    by Chris McCotter April 2, 2024
    by Chris McCotter April 2, 2024

    Getting inside the mind of professional bass fishermen is revealing and makes for compelling TV. …

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    W2 Profile: Caleb Payne

    by Chris McCotter April 2, 2024
    by Chris McCotter April 2, 2024

    This month’s focus for our W2 Profile piece is Caleb Payne, owner of Feel The …

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  • Gear CheckFishing

    W2 Boat Review: Bullet 21XST

    by Chris McCotter April 2, 2024
    by Chris McCotter April 2, 2024

      This is the latest offering from the long-time Tennessee manufacturer (one owner since 1980) …

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  • FishingFeatured

    W2’s Best Big Bass Waters 2024

    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2024
    by Chris McCotter March 30, 2024

    Catching a big bass is the goal of most area anglers when they head to …

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    W2’s 2024 Big Fish Best Bets

    by Chris McCotter March 4, 2024
    by Chris McCotter March 4, 2024

    BY C.C. MCCOTTER    If you are a serious, trophy-hunting angler you know that it’s …

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