Tarpon fishing is rarely easy, but persistence and the right gear can lead to a gill-rattling, 6-foot silver king busting through the surface on the end of your line. Even the threat of that…
When it comes to gear, most fly anglers have no shortage of items on their wish lists. If you’re anything like me, fine fly rods and reels reside somewhere near the top. The first three on my list…
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio, which is broadcasting from the 2015 Dallas Safari Club convention, features the biggest hunting celebs and their daughters. Listeners can hear the inside stories…
Some of the best meals I’ve ever had were at hunting camp. Whether we have the luxury of a full kitchen or are working directly over a hot campfire, or camp stove, there’s something special…
If you’re like me, you detest the thought of going to the gym. The only thing that’s worse is paying the outrageous monthly fees. I tried this once and felt more guilt than good health from my…
Don’t let an empty bank account keep you from a great hard water outing. These items can make all the difference on tough days, and at under $5 each you can still afford to pack some beverages…
With many different types of scissors available to the avid fly tier, trying to pick out a quality pair is not as easy as it might sound. Different sizes, styles and lengths can all effect how…
By midwinter on many bodies of water, walleye location can often trend towards off shore structure and in many cases, deep structure. With the advent of GPS map chips, more anglers are discovering…
Icing walleyes and saugers at Baudette MN on Lake of the Woods this time of year is a very popular activity. Visitors from all over the world come to experience an adventure and fishing experience…
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…
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…
