Spinning vs. Baitcasting Reel Handle Placement: Which is Right for You?

QuestionMark,     I was wandering why most spinning reels have the handle on the left side while most baitcasters have the handle on r

Quantum MT500CX Baitcaster Setup Guide & Instructions

QuestionHello Dan, I just purchased my first baitcast reel a Quantum MT500CX. Unfortunitly when I recieved the reel it did not have any instructions with

Learning Fly Fishing Basics: A Beginner's Guide for City Anglers

QuestionGreetings.  I live in Chicago.  I have a two week vacation in June but can not travel because wife will be seven months pregnant.  I

Perch with Black Spots: Identification & Safety for Consumption

Questionin my 13 acre lake we have a lot of perch.  but on there skin are small black dots, some have a few some have a lot i never saw this until abo

Bass Fishing in Open Water Lakes: Strategies for Success

QuestionI have a 3000 acre lake just down the road from my house in southern indiana.It is a cooling resevoir for the power plant so it is man made.It is w

Charter Fishing Regulations & Requirements for US Citizens in Mexico

QuestionAs a US Citizen I am 56 years old and I am going to buy a 38 to 44 sportfishing boat and cruise the west coast of Mexico. I would like any informat

Redfish Fishing Spots: Tips & Locations for Better Catches

QuestionBoris, Hello, i have been fishing marco, goodland and everglades city area for a few years. i have located several very good locations for snook an

Kayak Fishing Rods: Choosing the Right Setup for Beginners

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Thanks Matt, I appreciate your input. I was a little surprised that you would favor a sit on top

Best Fishing Rod & Reel Combinations for Trout & Salmon in Northern California

QuestionMy questions are regarding rod and reel selections.  I want to get my girlfriend a rod and reel for her birthday in June.  I was currious

Best Lures & Baits for Rainbow & Speckle Trout in Small Rivers

Questionwhat are the best lures or bait for these types of fish.  fishing will be done on a small river. AnswerHello Emilio...thanks fot the question

Tuna Fishing Tactics: Optimal Trolling Speed & Lure Selection

QuestionThis summer in July I plan to go for tuna for my first time.  I have a good idea of where to go and the other basics of tuna fishing.  I

Spinning Reel vs. Casting Reel Casting Distance: What's the Difference?

QuestionWill a spinning reel out cast (distance) a casting reel if similar style rods are used (same material and stiffness), with the same weight lure (sa

Largemouth Bass Fishing: Finding Fish & Improving Your Results

QuestionHey Chris,     This question is regarding Largemouth Bass fishing.  I have been fishing a large public lake close to the

How to Spool Line Evenly on a Fixed Reel - Shakespeare Tidewater Freeliner

QuestionIm not sure if you can help, but my boyfriend just started surf fishing & bought a new rod & reel. The reel is a Shakespeare Tidewater Freeliner an

Connecting Batteries for Trolling Motors: Parallel vs. Series - Deep Cycle Battery Advice

QuestionIm getting ready to buy a new deep cell battery for my trolling motor. Can I hook 2 12 volt batterys together for a 12 volt system ? Would it incre

Top Musky Baits: Joe's Favorite Lures for Eagle River

QuestionJOE WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSKY BAIT ?I FISH EAGLE RIVER CHAIN AnswerNow this is a tough question. I can not give you just one bait as the answer

How to Get Sponsored as a Fisherman: Advice for Aspiring Pros

QuestionHi my name is Garett i am 18 years old and have been fishing for about 12 years.  I am in a fishing club for my second year,  and have pl

Lake Habitat Assessment: Shape, Features & Fish Species

Questionjack thanks for responding.   my lake is like an egg shape with the inlet and outlet on the bottom of the egg.  theres fallen timber, und

Optimal Weight Placement for Fishing: Tips for Tarpon and Beyond

QuestionHow far away from my hook(bait) should I have my wieght to sink the hook? AnswerHello All will depend on what king of fish you go for... Here for

Superlines vs. Monofilament for Casting Distance

QuestionHi Dan, Do you think superlines give more distance than mono when casting 1/2oz. lures on a casting outfit? Thanks.   AnswerRobert, Sorry it h