Catch and Release Fishing: Best Practices for Fish Survival

In today抯 fishing world, the majority of fish caught from freshwater impoundments are released to swim and fight another day. Catch and release, like recycling,

August Fishing: Understanding the Small Hatch and Schooling Fish

As I have talked about many times over the years if you抮e trying to find those schooling fish there is no time of year better than August through October; the d

Trouble Catching Fish? Proven Strategies to Improve Your Fishing Success

The more we fish the more we realize that fishing gets tougher every day; it抯 not that the fish always move but many times you just can抰 get them to bite from o

Alabama Considers Reinstating Gill Nets in Tennessee River – Environmental Concerns

Yes, just when we thought we had gotten rid of the 揼ill nets?it appears that there is a bill in the State of Alabama making its way to approval putting them bac

Delicious Fish Recipes: Crappie & Pretzel-Crusted Fish - Easy to Follow!

Black Crappie Recipe from Capt. Rick Rodriguez ? cup of flour ? cup of corn starch ? tablespoon of salt Coat fish with mix and fry in a shallow pan with Grape

Understanding Fishing Line: A Comprehensive Guide to Types & Properties

When you抮e on the water and trying to land that big fish for the day, understanding fishing line, knowing its good points and bad points can be the difference m

Monster Hooks for Big Bass: The Evolution of Hook Sizes

As bass fishing continues to progress and change continues to be constant, the fishing industry is maturing and has evolved toward monster hooks and this craze

Kentucky Catfishing: Prime Times & Hot Weather Strategies

A stable weather pattern this week brought an early taste of summer to Kentucky as high temperatures topped 80-degrees on consecutive days. Warmer weather and w

Cobia Fishing Adventure: A Personal Story

Well, let抯 see that is me (Little Captain Judy) basically with the same exact hair cut that I have today. Uncle Arthur Lee (Captain Deidra Helmey Jeffcoat抯 fat

The Healing Power of Fishing: A Story of Resilience

Lisa Adkins called me 3 years ago wanting to go fishing. She was having serious issues to deal with in life and according to her, at an all time low. But it wa

Bass Fishing: A Path to Mental Wellbeing and Stress Relief

Today抯 busy world and today抯 busy people need a way to rest their mind, to look to tomorrow with a clear head and continue when times and days are tough. Many o

Optimal Bait Sizes for Summer Fishing: A Guide

As the fishing turns into summertime patterns, the need to size your baits properly will never be stronger. There is no doubt in my mind that we are trending to

Top Kayaks for Fishing: Stability, Comfort & Safety

The first time I fished a stream out of a kayak, you may have heard the oaths I swore in Tennessee. It was a short, cockpit or sit-in style kayak. I had a hard

Fishing Strategies for Guntersville Lake: Mastering Shade & Structure

Every year as the high sunny days near, and the high pressure days become the norm on Guntersville we turn to flipping grass and docks and lay downs along some

Creating Lasting Memories: Family Fishing Adventures

I am fortunate to have lots of grandfathers taking their grandchildren on a fishing adventure throughout the year. I even had a grandmother and granddaughter o

Mastering Jerk Bait Fishing: Techniques & Tips for Success

If you抮e looking for a long standing old timer bait that has produced for years nothing fits better into that class of great baits better than jerk baits do. It

Riverside Inn: Your Cumberland River & Lake Cumberland Fishing Getaway

*Sponsored Advertising* May 8, 2015 Riverside Inn at the end of Ray Mann Road is officially OPEN FOR BUSINESS! It is a great location for fishing on Cumber

2015 Classic: Analyzing Winning Baits and Strategies

It抯 never easy to take a look back at what was going through the minds of the Classic Fisherman especially trying to figure out why they used certain baits in t

Leveraging Bladed Baits for Optimal Fishing in Transition Waters

Every year when we seem to hit that in-between time when the water is too cold for fast moving baits and not warm enough to slow completely to the likes of soft

Winter Blues & Fishing Sickness: Staying Active When Fishing is Impossible

The cold, wind and snow has fishermen spending way too much time in the garage, basement or by the fireplace. Persistent winter weather has kept many off the la