Drop Shotting for Pressure-Fed Bass: A Proven Technique

There is a fairly new technique when it comes to bass fishing but it works great especially when bass are under a lot of pressure, its called drop-shotting. Wh

Night Fishing: Chumming & Plankton Techniques for Big Catches

In night fishing 95% of success is determined before your line is wet. It is recommended to start an evening feeding frenzy along the food chain with your big

Understanding Casting Reels: A Beginner's Guide - Part 2

CastingCasting reels have a visible line spool that lays perpendicular to the rod so it functions much like a winch. This type of reel has a trigger to release

Fly Fishing: History, Technique, and What Makes It Unique

Fly FishingAncient Macedonian pottery paintings indicate that fly fishing, that is, fishing with a lure constructed of feathers to imitate an insect, was the fi

Fly Fishing Winter Trout: Mastering the Midge Hatch

Lets face it, we dream in Technicolor of size 10 green drake hatches or Hexagenia Limbata as big as beavers - but the reality is Winter Time Is Midge Time. Ofte

Berkley Vanish Transition Fluorocarbon Line Review: Visibility & Performance

The visibility of the line was good. As we were using 2 green lines, a yellow line plus a blue line on this day, it was easy to pick out. I am sure it would be

Catfish Fishing: Techniques, Locations & Best Times

Knowing what to use and where is key in catfishing. The specific bait and where you are fishing it is vital. Other determing factors in your success will be t

Swordfishing with Artificial Light: A Guide to Increasing Catches

The use of light, either chemical or battery powered plays an important role in catching swordfish. There is no question that the use of artificial light increa

The Evolving Fishing Industry: A Multi-Billion Dollar Market

Heres why, this one will throw you for a loop. Just the other day I was out with a buddy doing, what else, fishing. He had a problem with his line, (it had cr

Understanding Pacific & Atlantic Salmon Species | Alaska Fishing

Did you know that there are five species of Pacific salmon and one species of Atlantic salmon? Further, did you know that all 5 species of Pacific salmon run w

Mastering River Dry Fly Fishing: Techniques for Catching Big Trout

River dry fly fishing considered as the purest form of fly fishing inspired generations of writers, artists, poets and even philosophers to wax lyrical about it

Rainy Day Fishing: Tips & Why Fish Feed More When It Rains

Ah, fishing in the rain. You may not like the rain, but the fish sure love it!You may not believe it, but you may catch more fish while it is raining. There are

Near-Death Experience: A Childhood Accident on the Water

To this day I cant explain why I am still alive. I should be dead. My mother and I were visiting my grandmother and uncle, during my summer vacation. I was a

Brook Trout Fishing in Canada: A Complete Guide

Brook trout are one of the most popular game fish in Canada. These fish can be found in the northern most parts of North America. What is so great about these f

Unlocking Bass Fishing Success in Timber Structures

Have you ever thought why fishing timbers is so productive? Well, for one, most anglers dont want to fish them because theyre afraid of losing a $5.00 lure. Thi

The Enduring Appeal of Fishing: Exploring the Passion

As part of an email discussion list Im part of, the subject of following our passions came up. I mentioned that one of my lifelong passions was fishing. I got t

Igopogo: The Lake Simcoe Monster - Fact or Fiction?

I saw a recent article announcing that Canadian scientists will soon begin searching Lake Simcoe in the province of Ontario for a lake monster named Igopogo.Muc

Alaska Fishing Trip Update: Gear & Insights from Locals

Stopped into The Fishin Hole the other day, which happens to be one of my favorite fishing tackle/outfitter/sandwich shops. (Talk about your one stop shopping!!

Alaska Salmon Fishing: Unforgettable Adventures & Guided Trips

Alaska has a well developed tourism sector that welcomes thousands of anglers from all over the world each year. Since Alaska is such a huge land area with a lo

Redfish Fishing & Recipes: A Guide to Inshore Sport Fishing

If you like sport fishing, you surely will like to fish for redfish. This feisty species is one of the best fighters in the inshore spectrum and, cooked correct