Regardless of your fishing destination, saltwater is the ultimate place for big fish that produce drag-melting runs, and leave broken tackle in their wake. Dominant species vary with each region and…
When purchasing a saltwater reel your decision will be driven by a series of factors, not the least of which is the species you’re after. Other issues that will weigh on your choice will be your…
Spincast reels probably catch more fish in America each year than any other design. That’s because they’re easy to use, inexpensive compared to other designs and widely available.
Use of baitcasting…
If you want to be cool, comfortable and ready to take on all underwater challengers, it’s important that you dress for fishing success.
In recent years, technology has cast the sport of fishing into…
Prior to sonar, anglers were totally dependent on their imaginations, and unless they were also divers, never really knew if their imagination matched reality or not. There is no substitute for the…
Fly boxes, tippets, fly floatant, split shots, strike indicators, knot-tying tools, clippers, forceps – the list of fly-fishing accessories is extensive, and carrying those accessories on the water…
If you’ve been bit by the ice-fishing bug, you naturally want to buy your own ice shelter. And if you want to bring some friends along, you’ll probably want to get the biggest, baddest shelter…
Downriggers are the ultimate method for targeting deep fish with a precise presentation.
When fish run deep either looking for comfortable thermoclines or targeting schools of baitfish you have no…
Fishing tips and tactics from Cabela’s Ambassador Mike McClelland.
By Jeff Samsel
Mike McClelland professional anglerIf you always looked down while you walked, you’d miss a bunch of stuff, and the…
It’s ironic that lead-core line has become all the rage for big-lake trout and salmon fishing. The line has been around since before the invention of downriggers. But anglers are rediscovering how…
If your fly rod is the lead singer and your reel is the guitarist, then your fly line is the drummer. Just like a band with a drummer who can’t keep a beat, a fly-fishing outfit – even one with the…
7 Proven "Catching Catfish" Strategies
Fishing for big catfish is gaining fans in droves as anglers realize the cats offer their best chance to catch a quarry in freshwater that weighs 20-75 pounds…
