When it comes to freshwater angling, weeds play an extremely important role in the livelihood of a fish. They provide shelter, oxygen, ambush points, and a smorgasbord of baitfish — more than enough reasons to pay special attention to the green stuff when out for the day. Learn the true reasons why weeds are so special, and watch your catch rates grow in leaps and bounds.
Cruise ships are a popular travel venue all over the world, yet my research indicates that cruising is a vastly underutilized resource when it comes to fishing. Perhaps one reason for this is that the actual cruise lines themselves don't offer many angling trips and services as a buyable "shore excursion" item. It should come as no surprise that I've had superb day fishing at well-established ports like Key West, Cancun, St. Thomas and Cozumel.
Ponds and small lakes don't just harbor little bass. Many also hold some giants, and these fish get that way because most anglers focus their efforts on larger, more renowned waters.
These waters may be pint-sized, but their rewards can be grand for those who realize their potential and take pond fishing to a higher level. Here is how to get in on one of one of the best, most available yet least recognized opportunities in the world of Micropterus salmoides.
No form of angling can match float fishing for providing a mixture of adventure and quality fishing combined with aesthetic and spiritual rewards. Drifting gently in the flow past ever-changing vistas, viewing wildlife in and along shore, listening to the soft music of rippling currents...it's a tonic for the soul. But it's also an effective and practical way to get into great, lightly-tapped fishing waters.
Planning a fishing trip on a large body of water like Lake Superior can be a bit intimidating for inexperienced anglers. With so much water to explore, finding fish can feel like a daunting task. But there is one technique: open water trolling.
Learning to effectively fish cover is a fundamental angling skill. In this article, I'll overview some common types of cover found in lakes and river systems and share tips on how to fish them for a variety of species.
One of the greatest aspects of fishing is that it can be pursued at so many levels; directed toward so many species.