Missed the World's Largest Fish Fry in Paris, TN - A Fishing Enthusiast's Regret

So a few hours ago I pull into Paris, Tennessee, and am greeted by the sign below. Even though nearby Kentucky Lake is calling my name, Im here on non-fishing b

Hank Williams Jr.'s Bluegill: A Rare Catch in Paris, TN

If you happened to catch my post yesterday, I mentioned that I was in Paris, Tennessee, on non-fishing business. The non-fishing part is true, but where there i

Essential Fishing Knots: A Fly Fishing Guide to Fluoro vs. Mono

If you havent seen John Merwins feature on knots in the current issue of (Field & Stream The Ultimate Line Experiment, May 2010), you should check it out.  

PETA Advocates for Ban on High School Competitive Bass Fishing in Illinois

Weve covered the growth of competitive high school bass fishing in this blog already, but heres a new and not-so-surprising twist. PETA wants to ban the sport.

The Simple Joys of a Prepared Life: A Reflection on Finishing Winter Chores

Happiness is a full woodshed. Thanks to some unseasonable warmth in March and April, I finished it last week. Ash and cherry and maple all cut, split and stacke

Miramichi Salmon Triumph: A Fly Fishing Dream Realized

Yesterday I caught a genuine salt-running Atlantic salmon on the fly in the Miramichi River up in New Brunswick, Canada. Since I started flyfishing some fifeen

Forbes: The Most Fishable Holes on the PGA Tour

Most of us at one time or another have had the desire to sneak a rod on to the golf course and cast a line into one of those fishy-looking water hazards. Now, t

The Ethics of Catch and Release: Do Fish Feel Pain?

Fish feel pain, and as a result its cruel and we should stop catch-and-release fishing immediately. At least thats what some dude on the Huffington Post claims.

Teen Survives Lightning Strike While Bass Fishing - A Close Call

“MY DAD AND I knew it was going to rain that day, but we didnt think much of it. The storm came up quick. It started pouring, and we put on our rain jackets. Be

The Enduring Appeal of Fishing: A Classic by Nick Lyons

Why Fifty Million People FishWith more than 400 magazine articles and 20 books to his name, Nick Lyons has been a force in the publishing of outdoor books for m

Mastering Accuracy in Fishing: Why Precision Beats Quantity

Other things being equal, he or she who casts the most accurately will usually catch the most fish. That means dropping a bass lure within an inch of a shorelin

Ray Scott's Legendary Bass Lake for Sale: A $2000 Investment

From the story in the Birmingham News: Its probably every bass fishermans dream to fish on the best bass lake in America. Now that dream is a possibility. A

Wireline Trolling for Striped Bass: When to Use It and How

Picutred below are my two wire-line trolling outfits. I own just these two, and the massive bunker spoons attached to each are the only bunker spoons I have. Th

US Population Growth: A Look at America's Future in 2050

You could say that I’m reading it so you won’t have to. The book is The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050 by Joel Kotkin, a professor at Chapman University

Mexican Pirates Target Anglers on Texas' Falcon Lake - Safety Concerns Rise

The coast of Somalia isnt the only pirate-infested danger zone for anglers. Now it seems fishing along the US-Mexico border is becoming increasingly hazardous t

Women Anglers Reject Pink Fishing Gear: A Critical Look

Last fall, I wrote about all the pink fishing gear and clothing being marketed to female anglers. I said I thought pink gear was tasteless and idiotic, insultin

Mastering Wind in Fly Fishing: A Simple Casting Technique

Wind freaks fly casters out. But it shouldnt. The wind can be your friend as much as it is an adversary. The best tip Ive heard about conquering the wind i

John Merwin's Bass Fly Patterns: Color & Action for Larger & Smallermouth Bass

Compared with the drabness of many trout patterns, flies for bass are a carnival freak show come to life. Garish colors and outlandish names, such as Meat Whist

Cermele Pencil Poppers: Enhanced Performance & Big Fish Potential

There are two reasons why a pencil popper is one of my all-time favorite topwater lures. One, nothing swims like them. That high-riding, slap-forward, far-spitt

Underwater Noise Pollution: Impacts on Fish Populations?

Heres a little scientific affirmation of the old Be quiet, or youll scare the fish! line your dad used to give you... From this story on Wired Science: After ye