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Fish within the city limits of Philadelphia to catch spring stripers and shad at the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
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Spring Striper and Shad Fishing in Philadelphia

CJ Walsh, III

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Learn why Chris Jackson's version of the Clown Egg Fly is a better pattern for trout and salmon.
Freshwater

Clown Egg Fly: Why You Should Tie This Pattern

Tony Lolli

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When the ponds and lakes freeze over in New England, ice fishing for white perch delivers fun, fast-paced action on light gear.
Freshwater

Ice Fishing for White Perch in New England

Tim Moore

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The Gurgler fly is a foam pattern that can be tied in many ways to catch everything from striped bass, to pond bluegills, and Florida tarpon.
Saltwater

The Gurgler: A Great Topwater Fly for Stripers, Bluefish, and Albies

Pete Barrett

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As winter sets in, many people are preparing for one of the most popular cold-weather traditions in the northeast, ice fishing.
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How to Stay Safe and Have Fun on the Ice This Winter

Vermont Fish and Wildlife

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Smelt Fishing in Maine: A Winter Tradition on the Kennebec River

OTW Staff

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