Twitch Baits for Surface Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

What is a twitch bait?First off, what is a twitch bait? I first heard this term from my Brother-In-Law when he saw me catching fish on one and mumbled, I never

Night Fishing for Trout: Expert Techniques & Tips

One of my favorite pastimes is fishing. I enjoy getting out on the open water, free from daily worries and not having a care in the world except hooking up wit

Snag Proof Baits: The Story of a Bass-Catching Fishing Lure

It was the late 1950s and Harry Ehlers, an avid fisherman and advertising executive at Solo Marx (better known as Totes, makers of rubber rain boots) observed a

Mastering Water Bass Fishing: Insights from a World Champion

I was fishing a small lake in central California back in 1980, I think it was that year. I had been fishing for a couple of hours and doing ok, catching some 1

DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Fishing Lures: A Beginner's Guide

Making glow in the dark lures is easy, very fun and could be a profitable hobby. It has long be known by anglers that a huge attraction getter for fish it the u

Split Shot Rig for Bass: A Finesse Fishing Guide

The Split shot rig is a finesse version of a fish finding rig along the lines of but not quite the Carolina Rig. Too many anglers dismiss this method as being t

Garmin 240 Fish Finder Review: Deep Water Performance & Accuracy

Garmin 240 Fish Finder Depthfinder with Transducer - a reviewThe lakes that I normally fish are deep and quite rocky, and I have been delighted with the perform

Saltwater Fly Fishing: A Beginner's Guide to Success

Saltwater fly fishing is all the rage these days. This excitement is quite understandable because theres hardly anything more thrilling to a saltwater fly rodd

Henry's Fork Fishing Report: Recent Conditions & Tips from Jack Karpawack

Jack Karpawack here.Well, as I suspected, there was no high speed internet available from my YURT on the Henrys Fork. So, I am back in the friendly confines of

Fishing Report: Stay Updated on Local Catches & Success Rates

For the average fishermen, the urge to go fishing is usually proceeded by the time honored ritual of checking out THE FISHING REPORT.Most rivers and lakes in tr

Grouper Fishing Gulf Coast Florida: Gear, Tips & Techniques

The gulf coast of Florida offers some of the best grouper fishing around. The Gulf has fairly calm water most of the year (except for our new 11 month recent hu

The Versatility of Straight Tail Worms for Bass Fishing

Have you seen all those different fancy plastic worms they have now? I mean wow! They have ribbontail, grubs, curly tail, gator tail, and many more, all desig

Billfishing Conservation: Protecting the Future of Billfish

If you love something, set it free. Its not the exact or full quote and Im pretty sure that the author wasnt talking about a fish. Nevertheless, the sentiment

Mastering Topwater Fishing Around Lily Pads: Proven Techniques

In 2004, I fished more lily pads than ever before? Why? Well, because I caught fish in them. I probably caught over 100 fish in the lily pads this year alone.

Best Bass Fishing Spots in Southwest Florida for Winter

Going To Florida For The Winter? Try These Places For Bass The Best Places In Southwest Florida To FishThis is for those that go to Florida to get out of the co

Unique Gift Ideas: Fly Tacks - Hand-Tied Flies as Pushpins

Just when you thought you had seen it all. Just when you thought what in the world can I get for a unique and different Christmas present,Fathers Day gift,or ex

Lake Gaston Fishing: Largemouth Bass & More | Virginia & NC

Lake Gaston is located in both Virginia and North Carolina. It is a large lake of 20,300 acres. Many professional and amateur tournaments are held here each yea

DIY CD Fishing Lure: Attract More Fish with Recycled Materials

What is free and can also serve as an effective fishing lure? Simple; compact discs (CDs). Whether from AOL, or any other source, a CD comes with at least one

Boundary Waters Walleye Fishing Trip: A Father-Daughter Adventure

Day 0I ran out of work on time and grabbed my daughter from daycare. My wife left work on time as well. After a brief goodbye and some last minute additions to

Choosing the Right Fly Fishing Rod: Understanding Rod Action & Flexibility

Picking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the bend or a