Carp Fishing in Arkansas Rivers: Tips & Techniques

QuestionWell i live in Northeast Arkansas. And mainly fish the Cache River and sometimes the Black River. If you have any suggestion or tips for fishing in

Wading in Cold Water: Risks and Safety Considerations

QuestionIm from south Texas and i went up north and i was wading in a stream that was 50 degrees the air temperature was 39 and a wind chill factor of 8. A

Choosing a 12V Solar Charger for Your Boat: Wattage & Reliable Brands

Questionthinking about getting 12 v battery solar charger for boat.. do you know anything about these or ever use one? if so how many watts should i look f

Salmon Trolling Weights: Optimal Weight for 20ft Water

QuestionHow much weight should I be using trolling in about 20 feet of water? AnswerI will assume that by trolling for salmon in 20 feet of water, you are

Fluorocarbon Knot Tying: Preventing Breakouts & Finding the Right Knot

QuestionI have yet to successfully tie a knot in fluorocarbon line, which pulls out when the fish-fighting pressure is on. Perhaps the problem is just the

Kokanee Fishing in Merwin Lake: Best Times & Spots

QuestionWhen Is the best time to fish for them, and where on the lake should we go? We are new here, and dont know where to start.   AnswerThe spring

Bank Fishing for Trout in the Smith River, Virginia: Tips & Techniques

QuestionHello, how are you doing? I want to start fishing for trout in a stream near where I live. I live in Virginia and the stream is the Smith River. Th

Florida Fishing in Cold Weather: Lure Strategies & Tips

Questionhow do you like to fish florida lakes in the colder month.. during early summer i was doing well on rattle traps jerk baits and spinners.  the

How to Attach Fishing Line to an Avocet Reel: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI am new to the sport of fishing and I received my first rod and reel.  The reel is an open face style Avocet reel.  I have what many wou

Valuation & Information on Vintage Kiraku Bamboo Fly Rod (1951)

QuestionHello Rich, I have a kiraku 6 in 1 grampus 8 foot, three tip bamboo fresh water fly rod combination purchased in Japan, in 1951. The thread color

Identifying & Valuing Stevens 600 Bamboo Fly Rod - Expert Assistance

QuestionI just bought a bamboo fly rod, and Im trying to identify the maker and to find out if it has any value. It is a 3 piece, 8 1/2 foot rod with two t

Shore Fishing in St. Martin: Rod & Reel Recommendations

QuestionMy family will be vacationing in January to St. Martin and want to try and fish from shore as the waters are kind of rough that time of year.  

Penn 209 Baitcaster for Catfishing: Is Lube Necessary?

QuestionHi I have just purchased my first baitcaster, to use for catfishing, it is a Penn 209, first off, is this a good reel, i was casting it earlier an

Best Florida Crappie Fishing Lakes with Camping near RVs & Boats

Questioni am taking  my dad and two brothers crappie fishing in jan.07 somewhere in fla. last year we went to lake woodruff an had a fantastic time bu

Identify Unknown Fly Rod Manufacturer: Two-Masted Schooner Logo

QuestionI have an old bamboo combo interchangable casting, fly rod, with only a partial logo so I dont know the manufacturer. the portion of the logo that

Fishing for Crappie and Catfish in Southern Indiana: Tips & Techniques

Questionhow do I get started at fishing for these fish. I live in Southern Indiana and have access to a big lake accross the road. My brother and I used to

How Water Density Affects Fish Swimming Speed

QuestionDo fish swim faster in deeper water? AnswerDeeper water is denser. In other words the molecules are packed closer together. The deeper you go the

Identifying a Vintage Mayflower Fly Rod - Seeking Information

QuestionI found a question you answered previously regarding a fly rod with a ship logo and the name May Flower on it. I have a similar set that belonged t

Winter Fishing in Washington: Tips & Tactics for Trout, Bass & More

QuestionHi my name is Garret and I am a beginning fisherman. I live in the state of Washington where the temperature is below 40 in the winter. The lake he

Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Roosevelt Fly Rod: Value & History

QuestionRich -I have a bamboo fly rod that belonged to my uncle just wanted to know how old it is and maybe its worth.It is a horrocks-Ibbotson  ROOSE