Achieving Longer Casts with Your Spinning Rod & Reel: Troubleshooting & Tips

QuestionHello, I have very little experience but just purchased Mitchell 300Xe 7 Combo Open Face Spinning rod& reel.  I am using 10 lb fluorocarbon li

How to Spool an Open Face Fishing Reel: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionI have a question involving this reel. I used this type of reel years ago and learned how to cast it well however I never had to spool this type of

Learn How to Cast a Fishing Rod: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi Thomas,      My name is Sam and i bought a fishing rod to go fishing because we live near the lake, but the problem is

Heddon #17 Rod Identification: Understanding Variations and Anomalies

QuestionQUESTION: Rich, You confused me with a recent response you provided to Heidi.  In that response I believe you indicated the Heddon #17 were al

Reel Lubrication Guide: Spinning, Spincast & Baitcasting Reels

QuestionHow do you lubricate spinning, spincast and baitcast reels? AnswerIn each case the way to lubricate the reel is based on the construction. Howeve

Antique Japanese Bamboo Rod - 1927 Dating & Material Analysis

QuestionRich, you once answered the question on value of these bamboo rods as minimal but stated that you were speaking of the post WWII rods that were pur

Baitcaster Setup & Tuning: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI need to know how to adjust, set, and cast a baitcaster. Please let me in on all you know. AnswerHi Austin, For starters, adjust the spool tensi

Troubleshooting: Fish Finder Not Powering On - Possible Solutions

QuestionI have a fish finder that works for about thirty min. and then goes dead, when you push the power button all it dose is beeps like its coming on bu

Horrocks-Ibbotson Cane Rod History & Identification

QuestionI too have a 3 piece rod in a tattered cloth bag. My rod has President (Im sure its the model) to the right of the label. The rod itself is in very

Where to Find Bass at Nickajack Lake: Proven Tactics & Baits

QuestionI go to nickajack alot and above the dam I cant catch anything any ideas where to go and what to use. I am not catching anything. AnswerThank you

Pike Discoloration: Potential Link to Lure Materials?

QuestionHi Marc, We caught a pike in Northern Alberta, and it had a flourescent green hue to its colourings, on its back and mouth area.  The inside

Illinois Fishing License Age Requirements & Exemptions

QuestionWhat is the age in Illinois do you purchase fishing license. AnswerFrom the Illinois DNR website... SPORT FISHING LICENSES updated 5/2006 **Angle

Fishing Line in Propeller: Potential Motor Damage & Removal

Questioni got afishing line caught in the prop. will it affect motor.must have wound up inside AnswerMike: If it is more than just a very small amount of

Oregon Chinook Salmon Fishing: Tactics & Techniques

QuestionI like to fish for salmon in Oregon. I fish two rivers, the Alsea for winter run and the South Santiam, near Waterloo, for summer run. In the Alsea

Best Bass Fishing Spots & Worms for Shallow Lakes

QuestionQUESTION: I am about to go to our friends cabin on the lake for a week of vacation.  It is on a 120 acre lake, not very big, and it is shallow

Fitness for Fishing: Preparing for an Ontario Fly-In Trip

QuestionJomusky, im 50 and have work as a jet mechanic for 25 yrs.ive been off work with some heart problems since nov.06 We go back to Kenora in Aug.(we w

Best Fly Fishing Flies for Northeast Pennsylvania in June

QuestionIts 06-04-07 in Northeast Pennsylvania, what would be a good fly to fish with?  Color and size.(also for the rest of the month.) thanks Rich M

Nebraska Canal Fishing: Tips, Best Times & Baits - Expert Advice

QuestionMy brother and I have been trying to fish the local canals in central Nebraska and havent had any luck really.  Is there a trick to it?  

Identifying & Valuing a Vintage South Bend Flyrod - Orville Swaim & Premeier

QuestionI have been given a South Bend 9 bamboo flyrod.  It bears the label (handwriiten black ink) Premeier.  Under that are found the initials

Hooked Fish? Safe & Effective Fish Hook Removal Techniques

QuestionMy son, age 9, loves to fish for pan fish in our small no motor lake near our house. Sometimes, the blue gills and bass swallow the hook.  Ive