Prior to sonar, anglers were totally dependent on their imaginations, and unless they were also divers, never really knew if their imagination matched reality or not. There is no substitute for the…
Fly boxes, tippets, fly floatant, split shots, strike indicators, knot-tying tools, clippers, forceps – the list of fly-fishing accessories is extensive, and carrying those accessories on the water…
If you’ve been bit by the ice-fishing bug, you naturally want to buy your own ice shelter. And if you want to bring some friends along, you’ll probably want to get the biggest, baddest shelter…
Downriggers are the ultimate method for targeting deep fish with a precise presentation.
When fish run deep either looking for comfortable thermoclines or targeting schools of baitfish you have no…
Fishing tips and tactics from Cabela’s Ambassador Mike McClelland.
By Jeff Samsel
Mike McClelland professional anglerIf you always looked down while you walked, you’d miss a bunch of stuff, and the…
It’s ironic that lead-core line has become all the rage for big-lake trout and salmon fishing. The line has been around since before the invention of downriggers. But anglers are rediscovering how…
If your fly rod is the lead singer and your reel is the guitarist, then your fly line is the drummer. Just like a band with a drummer who can’t keep a beat, a fly-fishing outfit – even one with the…
7 Proven "Catching Catfish" Strategies
Fishing for big catfish is gaining fans in droves as anglers realize the cats offer their best chance to catch a quarry in freshwater that weighs 20-75 pounds…
In an age of specialty rods and reels, it’s important to pick the right type with the characteristics that match the intended technique.
Two basic types of rods dominate fishing - baitcasting and…
Spinning reels are a favorite of both serious and casual anglers, popular for both their ease of use and flexibility. If you’re wondering what features are the most important to consider when…
Ranked #2 in Bassmaster Magazine's 2018 List of Best Bass Lakes
In Bassmaster's 2018 Best Bass Lakes revealed list, the Tennessee’s Chickamauga Lake took the No. 2 slot that year. Close to getting…
Fishing Tips and Tactics from Cabela's Ambassador Wade Middleton
By Jeff Samsel
Having just released a chunky largemouth, Wade Middleton casts his stick bait to the exact spot where the previous…
