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Here’s why you shouldn’t fish for muskie or trophy pike when the water temperature is over 75 degrees

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks In July 2017, I was guiding a group of kayak bass fishermen Lake WanahueA flood control reservoir in southeast Nebraska that was built in 2012. The lake is stocked with bass, panfish, blue catfish, walleye, and northern pike, which flourished in

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My 3 Favorite Concealed-Carry Guns After Years of Handgun Testing

Sign up for the On the Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. If you’re considering getting a concealed carry gun, the good news is that you have plenty of great options. I’ve shot, and reviewed, these compact pistols and revolvers over the years, but my list of top picks looks a

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LayerX Suppression Streak 9K | guncon 2026

Last week, I attended GunCon. In industrial events, it stands out as the best. I have a close relationship with TGC’s John Patton and Cody Hinton, who host and organize the event, but this is an objective opinion: If you’re a firearms enthusiast, you really should be there. People travel far and wide to attend.

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Nextorch releases HighStar 2300-lumen rechargeable headlamp

next The Highstar is a 2,300-lumen professional headlamp designed for hunting, fishing and outdoor use, as well as tactical and law enforcement applications. The quick-release mechanism is the feature that immediately sets it apart from standard headlamps. The HighStar detaches from its headband and mounts directly onto a ballistic helmet, industrial hardhat, or serves as

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POTD: Benelli B77 – When Shotgun guys tested the pistol

Welcome to today’s program photo of the Day! Here we have the rare sight of a company that doesn’t forget a lot. This is the Benelli B77, a .32 ACP member of Benelli’s short-lived foray into the handgun market in the late 1970s and ’80s. You know Benelli for guns, and there’s a reason: the

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Signs, Causes and Hydration Guide

Published on July 3, 2026 03:00 am Whether you’re training for a 5K or covering countless miles to prepare for a marathon, all runners, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts have one thing in common: sweat. While we are all subject to droplets of sweat dripping from our forehead, sweating is not the same for everyone. Some

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Things to do outdoors in Philadelphia: Running trails and parks

Published on July 3, 2026 03:05 am Sure, there’s cheesesteak, the Liberty Bell, and Rocky. Philly has its signs and they are legal. But the real city – the one that rewards the curious – is something that continues to punch well above its weight. Just look at its parks: Fairmount is one of the

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The Adidas Terrex Agravik SL is my favorite trail running shoe

If you’re a fan of the versatile, fast Adidas EVO SL, the new Terrex Agravik SL is the only trail shoe you should care about right now. (Photo: Dean Statman) Published on July 3, 2026 03:38 am I recently moved from New York City to Zurich, Switzerland. And, like most runners, my first instinct upon

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Rob Lee becomes the first person to complete the “Double Seven”

Published on July 4, 2026 04:58 am “I can’t believe I did it,” Rob Lee said breathlessly. “I am completely devastated.” He slips over the edge Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, green with salt-crusted and zinc paste. The scene unfolded on June 30, when Lee, 44, swam for 12 hours across the Tsugaru Strait in the

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The 7 Best Hot Dogs to Grill This Summer: A Regional Guide

Published on July 3, 2026 04:00 am A hot dog is not a Grand Cru Burgundy. You wouldn’t know this from reading the “best hot dogs” roundups published around this time every year. Contenders have been ranked. They have scored. They are turned on the palate and probed for subtle notes of something or other.

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