St. John USVI Saltwater Fishing Guide: Gear, Tactics & Target Species

QuestionMy family is going to St.John USVI on vacation. We have visited this island before and have spent many hours snorkeling. On this trip we want to ta

North Georgia Fishing for Beginners: What to Catch & Use

QuestionHi Dan.  I havent fished in, well, decades when I was a boy.  Now, my wife and I are taking our son to North Georgia (Blue Ridge) in two

Identifying and Eating Snapper in Key West: A Fishing Q&A

QuestionNot sure if its bluelined snapper or yellow tail snapper but it does have a few blue lines running accross the fish.  Just trying to figure ou

Swivels in Fishing: When to Use & When to Skip Them

QuestionWhat are the guidelines for when and when not to use swivels to attach a lure to a line? I seem to do very well when I tie an inline spinner direct

How to Strike: Timing Your Hookset for Flathead Bream & Whiting

Questioni have recently started fishing, for now i have been estuary fishing in australia. The problem i have is i am not sure when to strike for a fish (

Choosing the Right Fishing Rod for Carp: A Guide

QuestionWhat the Heck, LOL.  Just because i am not the smartest person does not mean you have to make fun of me LOL.  Just kiddin so if i get a m

Identifying Your Vintage HI Tonkin Cane Fly Rod - Horrocks-Ibbotson

QuestionI have a fly rod that was my uncles. It is in a 4 piece cloth bag inside a metal tube. Part of the label on the bag is missing, but what is there,

Horrocks-Ibbotson Bamboo Fly Rods: History & Collector Value

QuestionSorry for my english spoken... Im writing from France I found an old (non used = there is always the customs stamp on it) Horrocks Ibbotson bamboo

Bass Fishing Tactics & Lures for Norris Lake, TN - Expert Advice

QuestionI was wondering about tactics and lures used for fishing for bass in large lakes. The individual lake I am referring to is the Norris Lake in Norri

Identifying Your Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod: The Mayflower Model

QuestionI have a bamboo fly rod. there are 3 tips 1) there is a spinning tip 2) the other 2 are fly 3) the only marking is on the handle part and it has a

Restoring a Vintage South Bend 323 Fishing Rod: Assessment & Repair

QuestionI just bought at auction a South Bend 9 ft bamboo 323, with green silk looking wraps,all decals intact except the one on the cork which is about 10

Understanding Fishing Rod Guides & Line Strength

QuestionWhats the name of the 3 looped things on the fishing rod that holds the fishing line in place? and whats the strongest fishing line available? Ans

Feeder Fishing: Understanding Leader Lengths & Techniques

Questionwhy do you use a long tail when feeder fishing? AnswerThis question is probably better directed to someone who has greater knowlege of Feeder rigg

Expert Fishing Advice & Reviews - Is It Worth the Cost?

QuestionHey Jim, you old peckerwood. You could not catch a fish at Captain Ds and here you are giving advice to other people. What a racket. Do people actu

Fly Fishing Costa Rica: Gear & Species for Beginners - North Pacific Coast

QuestionHello, Im going on a small vacation Jan. 2007, to the central and north coasts of Costa Rica.  Im a beginning fly fisherman, and am wondering

Effective Carp Bait Recipes & Fishing Strategies - Expert Advice

QuestionHowdy - Im a bass fisherman, but have caught a few carp in my time and they ARE a fun fish to catch! I have a 2-part question: 1 - Usually I see Ca

Value of Vintage Kiraku Fishing Rods: Deep Sea & Fly Fishing

QuestionRecently one of my fathers dearest friends passed away and left his wife to clean out his valuables. Well one day she came over and asked my father

Vintage Fishing Rods, Reels & Creels - Montague Clipper & More

QuestionRecently I was at a garage sale looking for girlie stuff.  Instead I found 3 bamboo rods, 2 reels & 2 (wicker?) creels.  What I know abou

Fish Behavior in Arctic Environments: Adapting to Life Under Ice

QuestionEven a few words would help ... Im in a song competition and the theme is Youre a fish living under the ice. My questions: How does this environm

Where to Find Paulson Cascades Half Fast Trolling Flashers?

QuestionSir- I have been looking for Paulson Cascades Half Fast trolling flashers (CM 2 size and color), as these are the favorite flashers in the Lk. Taho