Though there’s a stretch of summer swelter between, the seasons will turn and fall will arrive before you know it. It’s a magic time along Florida’s southwest coast, with all manner of minnows,…
They key to successful snook fishing is to remember that snook are sight feeding ambush predators that use cover for predation. In addition, snook are more active at night and low light conditions in…
Bimini is really a couple of islands 50 miles east of Florida's Gold Coast. Though it sits on the Western side of Bahamian Islands, it also fronts the edge of the Gulf Stream, a giant source of life…
In the right conditions, jerkbaiting can help you land big bass.
Most anglers take their jerkbaits out of the boat once the water temps get around 50 to 58 degrees. This tradition has gained a lot…
Dock fishing is a no-brainer when it comes to bass fishing. But how many of us routinely delve under the dark recesses of these man-made structures? Fishing docks is a sure-fire tactic for wrestling…
If you've ever traveled around the shores of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior during late April or early May, you may have seen a dazzling array of beach fires and individuals seining the ice-cold…
Going from winter to spring brings open water and an early opportunity to do a little fly fishing. But fly fishing during this time of year can be hit and miss. As usual, when the conditions are…
With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin fever. In addition to picking up the latest lures, a lot of us spend time…
A fishing logbook or logbook App on your phone will help improve your odds as a fisherman. Logging your trips won’t guarantee you success on every outing, but it will definitely increase your chances…
I can still remember the first goggle-eye I ever caught. I plunked a big minnow next to the gnarly roots of a huge swamp white oak along the banks of a borrow pit that encases the lake at Big Oak…
For the past 10 years, my increasing angling focus on Alaska and Canada was fueled by the quest to fish for salmon. Whether by river, stream, or open ocean, I was happy to pursue pink, coho, and the…
We've all had days on the water when the fish refuse to bite no matter what technique or bait we toss their way. Scratching our heads only brings greater discomfort, and we resign ourselves to…
