Using Line with a Lower Test Rating Than Your Reel's Capacity: What to Expect

QuestionI just bought a reel and realised that it is made with a capicity for no more than 14 Lb test.  I ended up buying a braided line of 20 Lb. tes

Float Fishing Depth Issues: Preventing Line Snags & Achieving Ideal Depth

Questionwhen i go fishing in deep rivers with trees covering the banks i can not get my float to set deep enough without catching my spare line on the tree

Best Line Test for Bass Fishing in Weedy Florida Ponds

QuestionI am fishing a pond in central, Fl. not too big but also not that small...it is summer time, and hot, and the bass are biting horny toads in the we

Surf Fishing Miami Beach: Beginner's Guide & Tips for August

Questionhi, So I am headed to miami beach in mid august and I am a novice fisherman. Although I have been out deep sea fishing in miami, I have never been

Best Time to Catch Sharks in Gulf Shores & Florida Panhandle

Questionhello, my name is jeffery ivers and i am a novice shark fisherman. I like salt water fishing when i can make a trip to the gulf, but unfortunately

Best Time to Fish for Blacktip Sharks in Gulf Shores & Florida Panhandle

Questioni go down to gulf shores, alabama a couple times a year in may and june and i enjpy fishing for sharks in the surf. this year i caught my first big

Summer Fishing in Small Lakes: Effective Lures & Techniques for Beginners

QuestionI am 14 and have been fishing all my life but seriosly for about a year. Now it is summer and Fish are at the bottom of the lake. I am used to only

Carolina Rig Setup: Hook or Sinker First? - Fishing Tips

Questionusing a swivel, what is supposed to come first the hook or sinker? AnswerWhat are you using this rig for? If using a Carolina Rig to fish for Bas

Texas Fishing Strategies for Hot Weather: Bass & Catfish Tips

QuestionI live in Texas it is really hot here and will be for the next two months.  I fish for bass and catfish.  I used crank baits and spinner

Removing Ferrules from Bamboo Fly Rods: A Safe Guide

Questionhey Rich, i have a pretty understandable queston, it is this:  How do you remove a ferrule on a bamboo fly rod?  Its probably glued on th

Columbia River Fishing: Tips for Catching Salmon & Steelhead

Questionall i want to know is how to fish the columbia river? i have went a couple of times and only caught little fish, but thats not what i want! i want

Best Times to Fish & Minnow Bait: Expert Tips

Questionwhens the best time to fish and what do minnows eat for bait AnswerWell the best time to fish is a tough question. Like people fish do not have a

Best Time to Fish for Northern Pike in Southern Minnesota

QuestionIM PLANNING A TRIP THIS FALL TO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE BEST MONTH TO GO FOR THE BIGGER NORTHERNS ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!! T

Orvis Bamboo Rod Identification & Value - Dale Brown Mottowee

QuestionI have a 7 ft Orvis Bamboo rod (orvis impregnated ) two piece in mint shape There is no damage to it, Its markings say 1/8 to 1/2 oz lures It also

Livewell Drain Issue on 1999 Lowe Sea Nymph - Troubleshooting

QuestionI have a silly question. I bought my first boat (used) a few weeks ago and have yet to use the livewell.  The boat is a 1999 LOWE Sea Nymph a

Deerpoint Lake Fishing: Expert Tips for Bass Success in Panama City, FL

QuestionWhat is the best method to fish Deerpoint lake near Panama City, FL?  Im relatively new to bass fishing and am in a friendly bass tournament t

Red Drum Fishing License Validity - San Antonio, TX

QuestionHELLO MY NAME IZ ARNOLD LARIOS IM FROM SAN ANTONIO TX IVE LOVED FISHING SINCE YOUNG IM A 26YR.OLD MY QUESTION IS I PURCHASED A LICENSE A WHILE BACK

Bluegill as Bait for Largemouth Bass: Effectiveness & Regulations

QuestionAre very small blue gills effective bait for the large mouth bass? AnswerHi Bill, Oh, they sure are.  Make sure that its legal to use blueg

Find Float-0-Fisher Catfishing Gear: Reel & Sensitivity Settings

QuestionHi Jim, This may seem wierd but friends of mine do alot of Catfishing. Last year they found a floating/jug line. This product has a reel on the bo

Repairing Delamination on Bamboo Fly Rods: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI am looking for tips on how to repair delamination on a bamboo fly rod.  type of glue etc. AnswerFirst of all , you need to strip the finish