Kentucky Fish Consumption Advisories: Mercury Levels & Safety Guidelines

There was a recent report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding mercury in fish flesh. This is not a national mercury advisory but

Hurricane Francis & Jeanne Impact: Path, Damage & Rainfall

Map of area hit by Frances and Jeanne... This is the Approximate path of the eye. Areas within 30 miles either side of this were had severe damage. 40 to 60 mil

Crée Lures Devil's Tongue: A Guide to Effective Fishing

My newest favorite, and one of the most consistently productive lures I have ever used, is called the Devils Tongue made by Cr鑝e Lures, inventor and manufactu

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Inducts Legends: Celebrating Recreational Fishing Icons

From the press release of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame: International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Inducts 5 into the Fishing Hall Of Fame. Ceremony Wednesday

Lay Lake Fishing: Alabama's Premier Bass Destination

As the mercury rises, so do the bass. Especially when its a well placed offering, cast among the weedy waters of mid-Alabamas Lay Lake. Situated near the towns

Fishing Logan Martin Lake in Summer: Tips & Techniques

As temperatures soar, the bass of Logan Martin Lake have a change in lifestyle. Alabama anglers have to make a few changes as well. Knowledge of the summer seas

Northern Fishing Adventures: A Guide to Up North Fishing Trips

I normally do not take very long trips, for fishing, because there is so much good fishing in Kentucky and Indiana. However every year Peter my boss likes to ta

Safe Boating Practices for Tournament Fishing & Beyond

Throughout my past years of tournament bass fishing, teaching students and charter clients, I have witnessed many boating accidents, close calls, and have seen

Mastering the Rat-L-Trap: Techniques for Successful Fishing

The Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap is one of the most effective year round lures that I fish. It comes in several different weights and many colors, but I usually limit

Guntersville Lake: Alabama's Premier Big Bass Fishing Destination

Hot weather means hot bass fishing, both day and night, on Alabamas largest reservoir, Guntersville Lake. Impounded in 1939, this 39,100 acre Lake, near the tow

Jordan Lake: A Guide to Alabama's Coosa River Reservoir

Jordan Lake is the sixth lake, of six man made impoundments, found on Alabamas Coosa River System. Jordan Dam, on the lakes lower end, was completed by the Corp

Canyon Lake Fishing & Conditions | Texas Hill Country

Im very fortunate to have the time and justification to fish many lakes throughout central and south Texas in the pursuit of both my business and personal inter

DEET and Electronics: Can Insect Repellent Damage Your Devices?

Since the invasion of West Nile virus and other diseases that are carried by biting insects we have heard a LOT about using products that have DEET in them. How

Transitioning Fishing Strategies: Fall to Winter Tactics for Bigger Catches

With each passing day one of my favorite and most productive times of the year, fall, is slowly fading into another great memory. This is not necessarily bad ne

Dale Hollow Smallmouth Fishing: Mastering the Float & Fly Technique

I took a short weekend trip to Dale Hollow to visit my good friend and guide, Bob Coan of Celina Tennessee. Bob had been touting a technique of fishing for Smal

Winter Bass Fishing on Bankhead Lake & Warrior River: Tips & Tactics

JAN-FEB / Winter on Bankhead Lake This old river system about 20 miles from Birmingham still shows some big bass taken each winter. January and February shows

Night Fishing Safety & Preparation: A Complete Guide

Summertime arrives with temperatures that are hot and nighttime fishing becomes an inviting proposition. However, fishing your hometown lake at night requires m

Year-Round Bass Fishing in Middle Tennessee: Deepwater Drop Shot Tactics

Introduction One of the great benefits that we bass fishermen have here in middle Tennessee is that we can chase our prey all year long. Under normal condition

Lake Harris Winter Fishing: Potential State Record Bass!

Its lower, but it can be much lower. The water level on Lake Harris is currently down 8 feet, but it has been dropped in the past for winter pool as much as 15

Catch Trophy Bass in Winter: Expert Tips for Kentucky Anglers

Its an experience every bass angler craves, but relatively few ever enjoy - hauling a truly monster largemouth or smallmouth to the boat. Im talking about an ei