The majority of bass fishing happens between the ears; it’s a mental game. Sure, your mechanics have to be on point, and we’ll talk more about that in a minute. But you can be as capable with a baitcaster as anyone on the planet, and still not catch big ones if you get rattled and spun out easily.

Every home run hitter is also great at striking out. Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs in his MLB career, and he struck out 1,330 times—nearly twice as much. If you’re afraid of striking out, you’re going to have a hard time swinging for the fence. Just go ahead and accept that some days aren’t going to be very fruitful when you commit to targeting big bass. But also know that each cast is a small investment that will eventually pay huge dividends, if you don’t give up.

What does this look like on the water? Drop a “BASS” comment to get the full big bass guide by Field & Stream fishing contributor Shaye Baker. ...

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His fly shop starts outside.

Before @deadeyeflyco ever sits down at the vise, he is often out looking for the natural materials that inspire his work. That approach has become his signature, producing uncommon flies that feel equal parts craftsmanship, creativity, and obsession. This latest creation is another reminder that the best fly tying stories do not always begin with a spool of thread.
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If you don’t take care of the country, it won’t take care of you. Good grass grows healthy herds. Clean water grows wild fish. Open country keeps wildlife wild. That’s not politics or marketing. It’s just how the outdoors work.

Theodore Roosevelt went West chasing the life of a cowboy. The Badlands gave him something even bigger: a firsthand look at what happens when wild country is protected—or lost. Those years helped shape a conservation legacy that still gives us millions of acres of public land to hunt, fish, and roam today.

Happy National Day of the Cowboy. ...

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He committed. Give Corey Heim a marker and suddenly everyone’s getting a portrait. Some are surprisingly accurate. Some... let’s just say they’ll be remembered. The best part is watching Heim react as he adds the finishing touches on each masterpiece.

Who’s getting framed and who’s asking for a refund? 🎨

Up next: QUALIFYING FOR THE NO.67 BRICKYARD BASS #Brickyard400 ...

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Jimothy lore goes back a while now.

At this point, he’s graduated from “random raccoon” to full-time outdoor ambassador. Nobody gave him the job, but he’s somehow become the internet’s favorite ambassador for life outside. Long live Jimothy.

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onX has released an interactive map that highlights National Forest areas across the country protected by the Roadless Rule.

It shows crucial habitat areas for deer, elk, and black bear that could be fragmented by development if the Trump Administration’s plan to get rid of 40-plus million acres of inventoried roadless areas moves forward. This would impact everything from brook trout in West Virginia to mule deer in Utah and key salmon habitat in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.

We’ll continue following the proposed Roadless Rule rollback and any upcoming public comment opportunities as more information becomes available.

Full Story by @travishallmedia feat. @onx_maps ...

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It floats. It steers. It works.

There’s something to be said for a group of guys who look at a picnic table and see something nobody else thought to build.

Most people eat lunch at a picnic table. These guys decided to put one on the water instead. What started as a backyard build turned into a fully functional watercraft — complete with motor and steering. @builtdifferenttt documented the entire process from raw materials to the moment it hit the water for the first time. ...

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Learn your deer before they learn you. Scouting season starts now.

The new Field & Stream x Moultrie EDGE 3 cellular trail camera lineup is officially out now, exclusively at Tractor Supply.

Powered by Moultrie’s proven EDGE 3 platform, these cameras are built to spend more time hunting and less time fiddling with gear. Built-in memory means there’s no SD card to swap. They automatically connect to the strongest available cellular network, let you dial in your setup with Live Aim, and pin every camera on a GPS map inside the Moultrie app. You can request photos or videos on demand, while a 0.5-second trigger speed, HD image delivery, and up to 100-foot detection and flash range help you keep tabs on what really matters. If you want to leave it out even longer, the available 3.4W Solar Kit keeps the camera powered so the intel keeps rolling in. ...

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Brickyard bass. The wait is (almost) over. Our custom @23xiracing Field & Stream No. 67 is officially wrapped, and this weekend Corey Heim will take it to the Brickyard 400 with one very recognizable passenger—a giant largemouth bass stretched across the side of the car.

The design celebrates the fish that hooked generations of American anglers, pairing Field & Stream’s outdoor heritage with one of motorsports’ biggest stages. If you’re at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, keep an eye out for the fastest bass we’ve ever featured. ...

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