In early spring you need to slow down and become intimate with the lake or river before you get close to likely trout hideouts. Trout like to hide under logs, behind rocks, near overhanging branches…
The rising sun shines brightly through the cypress trees as my son Josh and I slide a jon boat into the oxbow lake. I paddle the boat across the lake while Josh ties a jig to the line on a long pole…
Here’s a good question I received while doing a seminar on fishing for spring bass: Which are better during the spring -- pre-frontal or post-frontal conditions?
Well, hands down, my answer is pre-…
There are a lot of things you can do right in fishing and a lot of things you can do wrong, simply because you didn’t know there were such things to be aware of when fishing. To shed some light on…
Across North America, the walleye rates as one of the most sought after and favored game fish among anglers. Techniques for catching these critters may be well-known and elementary, and those include…
I know that most fishermen have come across a guy fishing from an inner tube, and many of the readers of this blog have probably fished from a tube. I am not one to criticize it, although I really…
It’s hot outside, and the fish are also feeling the heat. Thus, I want to think about the body of water I’m going to fish and look at its character. Is it a lake, river or tidal, and is it in the…
Not for everyone … or the weak at heart … or weak, in general.
Tarpon fishing is for the serious fishing person, dedicated to the sport of fishing -- not embarking on the quest of a trophy that…
Too many times, fishermen go to the lake and find the lake covered in rolling waves or at least a strong wind that makes it uncomfortable to be on the water. They pack up their gear and head back…
Many cities across America offer great fishing opportunities. Look for these hidden jewels in creeks and rivers that run through the town, city parks lakes, small water supply reservoirs and golf…
How to Tie Fishing Line: Surgeon's End Loop Knot Instructions
The popularity of the Surgeon’s End Loop knot with fishing lies in its simplicity as well as its strength. Two overhand knots with…
How to tie Fishing Line: Surgeon's Knot Instructions
This knot ranks as one of the best and easiest to tie knots for joining fishing lines of equal or unequal diameters. It can also be used to join…
