Looking back over the past 50 years, it is amazing how much the fishing industry has changed.
For starters, look at the difference in rods and reels. While the old equipment, such as the standby…
Spring is finally here, and nothing gets fish moving and aggressively feeding like warmer, longer days. As the air temperature warms, so does the water temperature—triggering the fish to move towards…
Choosing the right lure can be a difficult task in the sport of bass fishing. With so many different baits and techniques to choose from many anglers simply don't give a certain bait the opportunity…
One thing you learn very early on when you live “Up North” is that winter gives you plenty of time to ponder and reflect on things you might not normally spend much time thinking about (and I am…
Most fly shops would have a hard time selling this fly to the right — one of several gold-ribbed hare's ear nymphs I just finished tying. It's scruffy and not very neat.
But the fact is it will catch…
Fishing tournaments are staged events of strategies. No doubt, fishing skills and lure selection along with a working knowledge of bass behavior are essential elements, but getting to fish the water…
Don’t get all upset when I say “Document your catch.” I don’t mean for you to keep a fishing diary or journal where you document every detail of your fishing trips. I don’t even mean for you to…
Berkley Gulp! Alive Minnows
Every fishing boat worthy of the name should have — safely tucked away in a compartment — an assortment of items that can be trip savers. Things like an extra drain…
Though I've caught redfish countless times and in many places in my long angling travel career, I could have never been prepared for a destination that barely lifts an eyebrow by catching a hundred…
The feel of warm sun on recent outdoor adventures has me pining for some spring crappie adventures. During this time of year, papermouths will go through ups and downs of feeding activity. Some days…
For many anglers, fishing with spinning reels have surpassed baitcaster reels as the fishing reel of choice, probably because spinning reels are easy to use and don't have the learning curve of…
Egg flies are an essential addition to every early-season fisherman's fly box. Having a few different types of egg patterns is a necessity as water conditions are always variable and fish seem to…
