No doubt you’ve seen tarpon paired with fly fishing or bottom jigging efforts. There will certainly be times, however, based on the mood of the fish, the weather conditions, and the angler’s…
If you are not lucky enough to live in an area that has a year-round trout fishery, then winterizing your fly gear should be an annual undertaking. Thorough cleaning and storage will keep all your…
When ice fans dream of upcoming escapades, many optimistically envision epic getaways spanning a weekend or more. Unfortunately, extended adventures can be tough to pull off, given the time…
There is a certain joy in potential. After applying a coat of super glue to the collar wrap, I removed the bucktail jig from the vise and hung it on the edge of a cup. It joined a dozen others I’d…
Many fly tiers won’t skimp when it comes to purchasing fly tying materials such as hackles or dubbing for fly tying but never pay any thought to the thread they’ll be using. Other than the hook, fly…
Wading is, by far, the best way to approach spooky flats species such as redfish, bonefish, permit, and sometimes snook and trout. When the fish are in water that's barely ankle deep, stealth is…
Smother this little fellow and a couple dozen of his friends in garlic and butter, and you have a feast you caught yourself.
Shrimping. It’s simple really. Especially if you have the right saltwater…
Some anglers destroy the fish on topwaters, some manage only a few, fishing the same waters with the same lures. Why might this be?
Tip: Fishing a topwater bait is a lot like Dancing with the Stars…
Gulp Alive minnows are a great alternative in the winter months. They are durable and convenient to store. Plus, they are much easier to hook than a wiggly minnow when your fingers are frozen. Best…
Look down in your rod box and chances are you see . . . a mess.
Not only that, but the fishing rod you really need, RIGHT NOW, is the one on the bottom of the mess! How to avoid this headache? Here…
There are many ways to pursue the elusive Atlantic permit. Anglers will often tip the odds in their favor by casting a permit’s favorite food, live crab. Others find that duping one into biting an…
Among autumn’s challenges is finding the time to squeeze in the many outdoor opportunities that exist at this time of year. One adventure I promised myself this fall was a trip to central…
