Earlier this season, I was fishing for brook trout in a river I know and love. We were doing well too, catching decent fish while nymphing. Then a thought occurred to me.
"Why not try a big wooly…
For two weeks or so every year anglers migrate to riverbanks at dusk to await the annual mayfly hatches. These hatches are some of the most spectacular events a fly fisherman will never see because…
The red and white bobber bobbed on the surface of the small fishing pond. Although it was still early in the day, summer insects buzzed and whirred in the warm, still air. But, my eyes were glued…
As a change of pace, my friend Tom Ference and I fished a medium-sized creek over the Fourth of July weekend. Not only did we avoid the holiday congestion of nearby lakes, we enjoyed quality fishing…
Curacao is a well known island in the world of Caribbean travel. It is easily accessed by air travel and cruise ships visit there almost daily. This interesting destination is part of the ABC Islands…
There are a lot of fun ways to catch bass. Fishing a jerkbait is one of my favorites. When it comes to jerkbaits that'll dive between 3 to 6 feet, there are many standout baits on the market. Here…
The original 3-inch DOA Shrimp is the gold standard in the saltwater fishing realm. It's perfect balance and quarter-ounce weight give it the slow to neutral falling action that imitates a shrimp.…
When bass, pike and walleye venture into thigh-deep water, many anglers turn to topwater plugs. While these can be effective, sometimes skinny-water fish just won't surface feed.
The Bomber…
Stripe Bass are seldom thought of as summertime fish, but in the right places, and with the right baits and presentations, you can experience some unbelievable action in hot weather with these…
Keeping your worm weight pegged and in place can often be a struggle. Screw-in style weights often tear the nose of your plastic bait after a few fish, whereas toothpicks can often cause issues with…
Fishing crankbaits for crappie needn't be a big-boat, multi-rod affair. You also can cast and retrieve a single lure for big-fish action.
Oklahoma crappie guide Todd Huckabee uses a Carolina-rigged…
Trout fishing in the lakes and streams of the Missouri Ozarks is a year round affair. However, most fly fishing trips take place in the summertime. Temperatures can soar during the three vacation…
