Benefits of Using Live Bait for Fishing

Few things in life are free, however, natural or live baits are a pleasant exception to this rule. By late summer and early autumn most natural baits are approa

Reelfoot Lake: Your Guide to Premier Fishing in Northwestern Tennessee

Once a month in this column I will write about an outdoors location within 300 miles of the Kentuckiana area. These destination will offer readers the best seas

Rondeau Bay, Ontario: A Hidden Gem for Bass Fishing

I would like to share with all Kentuckians a wonderful and friendly little fishing destination. Rondeau Bay, Ontario. For many years, this great bass fishing sp

Cave Run Lake Muskie Fishing Report: Topwater Action with Roger Boose

The dawn broke with red fingers of fire as the john boat slid into the foggy waters of Cave Run lake. "Ive got a real good feeling about this morning"

Creek Fishing for Bass: A Summer Strategy

During this time of year when the plank riders and jet ski jockeys have taken over the lakes, about the only way to catch fish is at night or in a creek. While

Fall Bass Fishing Strategies: Tactics & Hot Spots

Some of the best bass fishing occurs during the fall of the year. Depending on where you live, mid September to late November is the time to be fishing. Look fo

Ruffed Grouse Hunting: A Challenging & Exciting Small Game Pursuit

The hunting season has wound down and only one small game species remains open, ruffed grouse. This bird is by far and away my favorite small game for several r

Sturgeon Fishing in Tillamook Bay: A Thrilling Catch

We抎 been anchored on one of my favorite Tillamook Bay sturgeon flats for just over an hour , rocking heavily in the chop created by 15-knot winds, when without

Late Winter Fishing: A Quiet Morning on the Water

The sun was just peeking over the horizon, turning the sky a pink hue. My boat was in the water, and my partner had just parked the truck. He looked to his left

Locating Big Cats in the Ohio River: Expert Fishing Strategies

The following was e-mailed to me in response to my e-mailing Tim with some questions about Ohio River Cats. I had asked Tim how to locate cats on the bottom of

Beaver Lake, Kentucky: Fishing, Recreation & Information

Beaver Lake in Anderson County is a 158 acre Commonwealth owned lake, located 10 miles west of Lawrenceburg, Ky. off of U.S. 62. The lake was built in 1963 and

Full Moon & Fishing: Understanding Moon Phases for Better Catches

When talking about a "full moon phase", let me clear up a few things at this time. Several people think that a bright full moon is the best for night

Kentucky Fish Hatcheries: Boosting Angling Through Stocking Programs

After enjoying the thrill of reeling in a big bass, did you ever stop to think about where it came from? Your particular bass may be one of the many fish the Ke

Creating a Farm Pond: A Year One Update and Future Considerations

YEAR 1 It doesnt seem possible that only a year ago the earth movers left and I started filling up with water. Luckily, a good layer of clay was left on the bo

Understanding Fishing Regulations: A Beginner's Guide to Catch & Keep Limits

Did you ever want to do something but you hesitated because you didnt want to do it wrong. Thats how I feel about fishing. Im what you call a greenhorn when it

Yatesville Lake, Kentucky: A New Angler's Paradise

March 1993 Are you one of Kentuckys many bass anglers? If so youll be glad to know that Kentuckys newest lake, Yatesville (a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake)

A Flashback to Fishing: A Half-Century Ago

The cork, which originally closed a vinegar jug, snapped out of sight leaving only two bubbles circling the sudden undertow. The green cotton line popped as tig

Kentucky Small Water Fishing: Fall Angling Adventures

Little Secrets. Autumn is traditionally a time for hunting, but it can be a costly mistake to rack your fishing tackle just because squirrels and doves are in s

Historical Website Snapshot: A Look Back at Web Design in 1996

Best Fishing Shows to Watch on Saturday Mornings

OK, its late February, or early March, its 30 degrees out and hunting season is over. Youre about to go nuts if you dont go fishing soon. The only option is to