Saltwater Fishing License Requirements: A State-by-State Guide

QuestionI WAS WONDERING IF YOU NEED TO HAVE A FISHING LICENSE IF YOU PLAN TO FISH OF YOUR KAYAK IN THE OCEAN.   AnswerHi Zach;  You do not say

Color Vision in Florida Fish: What Colors Do They See?

Question Do most of floridas shallow water fish (snook, redfish, pompano and trout) see colors, and to what extent. I know they can see patterns well. I ju

Choosing Your First Fly Fishing Rod & Reel: Advice for Beginners

QuestionIve finally decided to learn to fly fish. I love freshwater and inshore fishing, topwater being my favorite. I would like some advice on buying a f

Ice Fishing Rigging: Troubleshooting Your Tip-Up Setup for Better Catches

QuestionDear Sirs: I have gotten into ice fishing about 4 years ago. The guys I go ice fishing with hardly ever catch any fish, I was wondering if Im riggi

Surf & Pier Fishing in South Florida: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI am a northern inport used to fresh water but have been in Florida 5 years now. Have various gear for pier fishing and one long rod suitable for s

Penn Peer 209 Reel: Drag, Clicker & Line Compatibility - Expert Advice

Questioni recently got a old penn peer 209 and not sure of the drag, clicker, or line to use mono? can you direct me to somewhere or can you help me find a

Best Braided Line Test for Garcia Reels: Fluke & Bass Fishing

QuestionHi Jack, I read that you use Garcia reels. I have a ABU Garcia 5000AL and 5600CA (20 yrs old). I used them for fluke fishing (salt water) and large

Lake Seminole Bass Fishing: Lures, Spots & Structure (Jan-Feb)

QuestionWHAT TYPE LURES ARE THE MOST PRODUCTIVE IN LATE JAN. OR EARLY FEB.  WHERE ARE SOME SPOTS THAT CAN BE FOUND ON A MAP TO TRY.  WHAT KIND OF

Fishing in St. Petersburg: Pier Rod & Reel Recommendations for Pass-a-Grille

Questionill be staying at the south end of the island and have access to a fishing pier between the gulf and intercoastal waterway.  what rod and reel

Shore Fishing for Carp & Other Fish in Apalachicola River & Lake Seminole

QuestionIm new to Florida and live in Ocala. Im a member of the Carp Anglers Group , which is pretty much like B.A.S.S. , except its for Carp. Ive been to

Best Boats for Fishing the Florida Keys: A Guide for Marathon Residents

QuestionHi, Ive been fishing the keys for over 40 years in someone elses boat.[ charters/rentals ] but never owned one of my own.....I plan on moving to ma

Beginner's Guide to Fishing in Florida: Crappie, Bass & More

QuestionThe only fishing that I have done, was thirty years ago, catching Norfolk Spot and White Perch on the Chesapeake Bay. That fishing required nothing

Bass Fishing at Devil's Kitchen Lake, Southern Illinois: Tips & Advice

Questioni need advice on fishing    Devils kitchen lake    in early may for largemouth bass........thanks... AnswerGa

Maui Saltwater Fishing: Tips & Potential Spots for Anglers

Question   Hi there Jim... i have done some surf fishing in sanibel island fl. and caught whiting, shark, snook, and tarpon; using sand fleas, li

Costa Rica Saltwater Fishing: Gear & Techniques for Wahoo, Marlin & More

QuestionI just got my self a 25 foot boat, center console, and I love fishing, only that I dont know very much about it. What reels should I have, what tac

Best Lures and Colors for Crappie, Catfish & Largemouth Bass in Murky Water

QuestionI fish at a murky lake that has a lot of crappie and catfish. People tell me that there are real lunker bass in there but I just dont know what lur

Understanding Bloody Upper Lips in Cold-Water Fish

QuestionI am from Okla. and I mainly fish farm ponds that are spring fed. Most of the fish I catch in the winter or cold weather have a bloody or red upper

ZEBCO Reels: Are They Good for Budget Fishermen? | Expert Review

QuestionAs a advergage fisherman and not alot of money to spend on fishing gear, what are your feelings on ZEBCO reels? good or bad? what do you recgomend?

Understanding Fishing Line Memory: How It Affects Casting

QuestionWhat does low memory mean relevant to fishing line? AnswerK Sloan; Memory in a line means the line takes a set or remembers being wound on a spool

Musky Fishing in Michigan: Lakes, Tactics & Tips for Beginners

QuestionI am 16 years old and have been fishing my hole life. I live in michigan, some times I go out of state to fish but most of the time I stay hear.