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…
In Part 1 of Beginners Guide to Tournament Bass Fishing, we discussed some of the very basics on beginning tournament fishing. In this segment, we are going to cap it off as we discuss some of the…
When we last saw the fisherman, he had just started his fight with the tarpon ...
Meanwhile, the fisherman hangs on -- literally -- trying to gain some line back. He hears applause from the heavens…
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…
Two things fascinate me about panfish. Their inquisitiveness and their fussiness in what they will and won't eat. When curious onlookers want to stay lock-jawed, I use a variety of dropper rig…
A bonefish comes in on a fly. Picture the scene. Palm trees and lush red mangroves swaying in a soft ocean breeze. Pelicans, egrets, crested cormorants and ibis stalking sun-soaked shallows and…
Caddis fly patterns are some of the most productive patterns that fly fisherman can try and imitate. The majority of a trout's respected diet is aquatic invertebrates and one of the most numerous…
In recent years, for many anglers fishing has become a year-round activity. So what if it's winter out. So what if its threatening snow and ice freezes in your rod guides and beard and your coffee…
Here we are, and it’s already February. If the weather holds consistent with the way it has been going, this should be a great fishing month. I can remember many years ago when we had a mild winter…
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…
Leadhead jigs and wintertime river walleye fishing go together like fresh fillets and beer batter. Being most efficient with leadhead jigs means paying attention to a few details.
Weight. Whether you…
