Best Lure Connection Methods for Easy Changes | Fishing Tips

QuestionJack, What is the best way to tie a lure to your line that will allow you to change lures easier and quicker when trying to find the one the fish l

Essential Fishing Knots & Beginner Gear for Freshwater Fishing

Question------------------------- Followup To Thanks for this great reply. One additional question: can you advise me of the best knot to use to attach

Saltwater Fishing Gear for Beginners: A Starter Guide

QuestionI have only freshwater fished and I would like to try saltwater fishing. If I understand correctly their is offshore saltwater fishing and deepwate

How to Tie and Fish Spinnerbaits: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI am pretty knew at using spinnerbaits..I was wondering..How exactly do you tie them...and how exactly do you work them...what is the best method o

Why Fish Swallow Hooks? Trout & Bass Fishing Tips

Questionwhy do the fish i catch, mostly trout and bass seem to always swallow the hook? am i using the wrong size? this makes it quite difficult with remov

Understanding Fishing Line Test: What Do the Lbs. Mean?

QuestionI have a question about the fishing line pounds test ratings. I just read about a guy who caught a 1,200 hammer head shark using 130 lbs test line.

Inland Canal Fishing in Fort Lauderdale: Tips for Beginners

QuestionJim, I currently live in Fort Lauderdale, FL and have recently moved to a house on an inland canal.  Everyday I hear fish jumping and can see

Copolymer Fishing Line: Spinning vs. Baitcasting Reel Compatibility

QuestionWould you tell me if it is appropriate to put copolymer line on both spinning & baitcasting reels? Thanks bob AnswerHi Bob, Sorry it has taken l

Fish Identification Help: Melbourne Aquarium Photos

QuestionHi!  I was wondering if you could identify the fish in these two pix I took recently at the Melbourne Aquarium: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I

Best Worm Colors for Stained & Muddy Water - Fishing Advice

QuestionJack, Ive just started worm fishing and still not quite sure about what colors to use in stained/muddy water, compared to clear water.   Tha

Hot N Tots Line Depth Charts: Optimal Casting Distances & Depth

Questiondo you know or have any charts relating to the amout of line to depth of hot n tots when trolling AnswerHi Bob, Hot N Tots and Daves Winning Strea

Casting Reels: What to Look For & Ball Bearing Importance

Questionwhat is the importance if any in the number of ball bearings in a casting reel? Ive been fishing for many years now. using a spinning reel and a sp

Best Fishing Rod and Reel Combo for Beginners: A Gift Guide

QuestionI am looking to buy my boyfriend a rod/reel for his birthday and neither of us know much about fishing.  We have a boat and I fish for trout w

Best Times & Baits for Catfishing in Vermont

Questionwhat time of day is best for catfishing and what type of bait should i be using? AnswerBryan; While I have never set foot in Vermont I am certain

Shakespeare Bamboo Fishing Rod Value & Identification - Expert Insights

QuestionMy boyfriend has a Shakespeare with the # A1362-9 on it and he was wondering its value? if you need more info I will try to answer it but I am uns

How to Load Fishing Line onto a Reel: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionDan, I hope this makes sense to you.   I need to put line on an empty reel.  Its the kinf with the spool covered with a housing?  Th

Fishing Regulations: Understanding Fish Size Limits & Rules

QuestionI am new at fishing and need to know the rules and how big fish have to be to keep them AnswerTodays fishing regulations are quite complicated. &n

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Wright & McGill Fly Rods - Expert Help

QuestionI have a rod that I have no Idea what it,s age or what it is  worth..!!I will describe it as best as possible..  It  says  &nbs

15HP Outboard Motor Troubleshooting: Water/Oil Mix & Speed Issues

QuestionI have a 1979 15 horse johnson.Yeasterday I took it out after 9 months sitting,got it fired up but couldnt get any speed. noticed water oil mix com

Baitcaster Reel Settings: A Beginner's Guide to Reducing Backlashes

Questionwhat should i set my baitcaster real on? AnswerHi Joseph, There are different settings on baitcasting reels.  Some have only brakes, some hav