When ice fans dream of upcoming escapades, many optimistically envision epic getaways spanning a weekend or more. Unfortunately, extended adventures can be tough to pull off, given the time…
There is a certain joy in potential. After applying a coat of super glue to the collar wrap, I removed the bucktail jig from the vise and hung it on the edge of a cup. It joined a dozen others I’d…
Many fly tiers won’t skimp when it comes to purchasing fly tying materials such as hackles or dubbing for fly tying but never pay any thought to the thread they’ll be using. Other than the hook, fly…
Wading is, by far, the best way to approach spooky flats species such as redfish, bonefish, permit, and sometimes snook and trout. When the fish are in water that's barely ankle deep, stealth is…
Smother this little fellow and a couple dozen of his friends in garlic and butter, and you have a feast you caught yourself.
Shrimping. It’s simple really. Especially if you have the right saltwater…
Some anglers destroy the fish on topwaters, some manage only a few, fishing the same waters with the same lures. Why might this be?
Tip: Fishing a topwater bait is a lot like Dancing with the Stars…
Gulp Alive minnows are a great alternative in the winter months. They are durable and convenient to store. Plus, they are much easier to hook than a wiggly minnow when your fingers are frozen. Best…
Look down in your rod box and chances are you see . . . a mess.
Not only that, but the fishing rod you really need, RIGHT NOW, is the one on the bottom of the mess! How to avoid this headache? Here…
There are many ways to pursue the elusive Atlantic permit. Anglers will often tip the odds in their favor by casting a permit’s favorite food, live crab. Others find that duping one into biting an…
Among autumn’s challenges is finding the time to squeeze in the many outdoor opportunities that exist at this time of year. One adventure I promised myself this fall was a trip to central…
A common mistake some anglers make is thinking the world below the ice is static. The mistaken belief that nothing changes. We have all probably been lulled into a great bite where we set up on a…
The big profile of the Rapala Jigging Rap
and wide, gliding action are the ticket to
trophy slabs and jumbo perch.For those of us in the North Country, ice fishing is just around the corner. The…
