Fishing Information

As an angler, you already know about the close relationship between predator and prey in oceans and rivers. This video, "Little Forage Fish are a Big Deal," hammers home the importance of small, sometimes overlooked "forage fish" like anchovies, sardines and smelt in the life cycle of the bigger predator fish that we love to catch.

Like its big cousin, the walleye, saugers provide a dependable early spring bite in many systems. There are tips and tricks to make sauger more than just a bonus catch when targeting walleyes.  

Leonard's Three-way Options  

A brilliant orange sun crept above the horizon as I eased into the crisp, clear waters of Virginia's Rappahannock River. The air was chilly, but layers of warm clothes and neoprene chest waders kept me warm as I carefully waded towards the head of a favorite pool.

Backwaters. They're the places anglers used to fish before big reservoirs came along. In this article: Finding Good Backwaters | Boots & Equipment | Tactics for Fishing | Other Backwater Opportunities

With catch and release

Hydrographic maps are crucial to catching fish. Anglers use these maps to strategize when and where to fish based on the types of fishing structure available. This guide provides a few tips on reading and using hydrographic maps to increase your catch.    
 

The first day of spring has arrived, and although those in the north still have snow and ice to contend with, open water is just around the corner. A great start to the season is the pursuit of long-nose gar — a prehistoric-looking fish with an ornery attitude and rows of razor sharp teeth. Here are some tips on how to put one in the boat.

Springtime is Best for Finding Gar

With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin fever. In addition to picking up the latest lures, a lot of us spend time investigating lodges and considering fishing getaways for the upcoming season. Planning a fishing trip isn't much different than any other vacation or multi-day outing — yet there are some specific things to keep in mind.

Usually I focus on one type of fishing or hunting for this blog, but for this week I thought it would be a nice change of pace to offer a mixed bag of tips for vari

Even the most experienced anglers run into snags on some occasions; sometimes, it’s in the literal sense, as happens when getting hung up on a fishing hook as a result of a misplaced cast.