Bass Fishing Deep Water Docks: Techniques for Hot Weather (Part 1)

This article is intended to help the Beginning Fisherman better understand the makeup of deep water (15 ft or more) covered floating docks and what techniques w

Carolina Rig Fishing: A Proven Bass Technique

The Carolina rig has been around for over 35 years and is one of my favorite ways to present plastic lures to deep summer bass holding areas. The Carolina rig c

How to Catch Inactive Crappie: Proven Strategies

I have talked to a lot of crappie fisherman lately that have took some crappie fishing trips and did not do much good. My last crappie trip a few weeks ago star

Fall Fishing Strategies for Crappie and Bass in Shallow Water

As the hot weather and water temps give way to the milder weather and cooler water temps of early fall a lot of fisherman including myself look forward to this

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing in Spring: Tips & Techniques

Can you believe it? March is just around the corner, and in about a month the hearty Lake Erie fishermen among us will be venturing out for a little walleye ac

Discover Smallmouth Bass Fishing on Lake Manitou, Ontario

Lake Manitou, about 60 miles north of Fort Frances in Ontario is well known to many around the country as a top destination for Muskie. After all the Mepps Musk

Optimal Time for Bait & Lure Usage: A Guide for Bass Fishing

I know that the title of this article can mean a great many things to a lot of different people i.e... How soon is long enough visiting with your in-laws, or h

Float N Fly Fishing: Safety Tips for Beginners & Advanced Anglers

Safety - Winter time is when FNF is the most productive but it can actually be fished any time of the year when fish suspend and clear water is available but ag

Expert Guide to Bottom Fishing: Techniques & Locations

Bottom fishing is simply my destiny, whether we target Trout and Red fish Inshore, or Pompano 60 miles Offshore at the R4 Navy Tower in 160+ ft. of water. I can

Late Summer Fishing Patterns: Preparing for Fall

A lot of fisherman are looking forward to when the water cools and the early fall fishing season starts. My self included but we will have to wait a few more we

Classic Catfish Stew Recipe: Kelly's Low Country Style

Kellys Low Country Catfish Stew 1/8th tsp. cayenne pepper 1 ?pounds catfish filets, cut in 1 inch pieces 3 to 5 slices chopped bacon 1 cup chopped onion ?c

Understanding Fall Lake Level Changes & Fishing Impacts

There is a big change on most lakes going on right now. The change is in the water levels. Most of the lakes are being drawn down from summer pool to winter poo

Winter Crappie Fishing: Finding Fish in Low Water Conditions

With most of the lakes being dropped to winter pool the crappie are moving trying to find a area that has a stable water level and suitable water temps. When t

Mo-Wak Rig: A Guide to Effective Bass Fishing

I know it抯 been awhile since my last article and I certainly appreciate all the daily emails, phone calls and letters that I have received (at least 200+ per we

The Legendary 62-Inch Manitou Lake Muskie: A Fishing Legend

Back in 1989 a Record Size Muskie was caught photographed and released at Manitou Lake. The fish was caught on a Mepps Syclops Spoon, and was featured on the co

Local Catfish Sighting: Unbelievable Photos Surface

I recently got an e-mail from Peter Maloney forwarding a rather strange tail / tale of a catfish in a local pond. Now had I heard this story I might have consid

Catching Trophy Bass with Topwater Lures: A Guide

There are a lot of baits that take big largemouth bass, but to me, nothing is more fun than seeing a huge bass hit a topwater bait. The excitement that is produ

Declining Hunting & Fishing License Sales: Trends and Causes

In my home state of Kentucky, as well as across the nation, the sales of hunting andfishing license have declined in recent years. There are a variety of factor

Mastering Boat Positioning for Bass Fishing: A Pro's Guide

How to Properly Position your Boat One of the most critical things that inexperienced fisherman never learn is how to maximize boat position so you catch more f

Braided Fishing Line: When and Why to Use It for Lake Guntersville

When to use braided line on Lake Guntersville With the onset of the new fishing lines over the past several years I get many customers in my boat that don抰 unde