Choosing the Right Fishing Rod and Reel for Trout Fishing

QuestionI have been fishing for a good amount of years now but I have always fished saltwater for blues out in Rhode Island. I am interested in learning ho

Jack Mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus): Identification & Characteristics

QuestionJack Mackerel Trachurus symmetricus Mackerel Jack Description To 32 (81 cm). Fusiform, compressed; metallic blue to olive-green above; silvery bel

Best Underwater Cameras for Ice Fishing - Recommendations & Options

QuestionI am in the market to buy an underwater camera and am looking to spend about $400.  My friend has the Aqua Vu Scout and I was wondering what y

Saltwater Fishing in the Keys: Leader Material & Tying Wire

QuestionThis summer I am going to the Keys of Florida for a few weeks and will have a boat for a week. I have been on the water a couple of times in the ke

Fishing Greater Amberjack & Swordfish in the North Aegean: Techniques & Gear

QuestionIm from Greece (north Aegean see), and Im trying to find the right way to fish Greater amberjacks (-35 kgs  in our waters)and swordfish (-120

Fly Fishing in Maui: Realistic Expectations & Alternatives

QuestionHi, I am looking for information on flyfishiing in Maui during March, and am not having much luck. I have experience fishing the flats on the Tex

Penn 320GTI Free Spooling Issue - Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionI have a penn 320gti. when you flip the lever it will not free spool to release the line.feels like the lever does not fully engage.any help would

Best Fishing Spots & Tips for Fort Myers, FL - A Resident's Guide

Questionhello my name is patick and i resently bought a condaminem in Fort Myers Florida and have trailered a 20 foot bass boat downand are looking for som

Using Shads and Leadheads for Striped Bass: A General Guide

QuestionI bought some shads and leadheads and would like to know the best way to use them. AnswerHi Ian;  You give no indication as to where you fis

Fixing Tacky Coating on Windings: A Troubleshooting Guide

QuestionI stupidly mixed two of the same parts of winding coating and coated the windings.  Oops, they were in wrong spot in my tool box.  Anyway

Effective Bass Fishing Tactics for Murky Water in Sacramento, CA

QuestionI live in Sacramento, CA and Im going bass fishing for the first time this year.  We are going on a small boat in the Yuba-Sutter Bypass. &nbs

Essential Fishing Gear for Beginners in Topeka, Kansas

QuestionHi Chris, My husband and I just moved to Topeka, Kansas.  We have some lakes and resevoirs around us and would like to do some fishing.  

Identifying & Learning About Vintage Pflueger Reels

Questioni have a old pflueger casting reel i would like to know more about i can send pictures if you like to see AnswerHi there Curtis... Since you haven

Catfishing the Missouri River: Best Bait & Gear for Success

Questioni plan on taking a weekend trip with my in laws. i was wondering if you had any suggestions on bait and gear for catfishing the mo river during thi

Nighttime Catfish Fishing in Rivers: Proven Techniques

Questionwhat would be the best method of catching catfish in rivers at night this time of year? AnswerI fish the same way no matter what time of the year

Spring Bass Fishing: Tactics, Locations & Cold Front Strategies

Questionwhat do you use during spawning season and what locations do you suggest? what do you suggest for night? and how do you fish cold fronts? AnswerTi

Identifying Fish Species in Farm Ponds: A Guide

QuestionIm 15 years old and live in the country and do ALL my fishing in my farm ponds. Anyways, my pond has sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, shinners,and smal

Getting Back to Fishing: Overcoming Fear and Preparing for Your First Trip

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - You sound like the man I need to be talking to!  I live in Jackson, MS near the very large

Saltwater Fishing in Apalachicola Bay: Tips for Redfish & Trout

Question------------------------- Thanks for your answers, I was really concerned about taking my fresh water outboard into the salt, but I guess for a fe

Research Assistance: Biology Term Paper on Fish - Expert Advice

QuestionI am an 12th grader taking a biology class.  Part of my work to be graded is a term paper we have to write.  The paper is based on a topi