How to Spool a Fishing Reel: A Beginner's Guide

Questionhow do you put new line on a open face reel and pole i am new to fishing so if you could please explain it in simple terms i would appreciate it A

Best Live Baits for Catfish: Proven Strategies for Big Catches

Questionwhat is the best live bait to catch big catfish             / AnswerThats a simple ans

Best Lures for Bank Fishing Chinook Salmon in Roseburg, OR

QuestionResently moved to Roseburg OR. Salmon are in the North Umpqua river. I have a 81/2 ft Ugly stick with 10 lb line that I use for Steelhead and inten

Fly Fishing in the British Virgin Islands: Best Time & Gear Advice

QuestionHi Randy Im planning to visit the BVI for a flyfishing trip (bones, Tarpon, permit)and am trying to get advise on the best time to visit, flies etc

Columbia River Fishing: Essential Tackle for Bank Fishing in Kennewick, WA

QuestionI am going to Kennewick, WA. and will be fishing on the columbia.  I need to know what fishing tackle to take with to catch fish from the bank

Best Boats for Lake Whatcom & San Juan Islands: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionScott, I recently retired and moved to Maple Falls, WA (25 miles east of Bellingham). Ive  never owned a boat and Ive only been fresh water bo

Legal Fishing Practices: Using Bait Fish to Catch Other Species

QuestionI was fishing and i saw people catching pan fish like blue gill and perch and putting them back on the hook to catch northern....is that legal? An

Spin Casting: Minimizing Reel Noise for Stealthy Retrieves

QuestionI have fished for years Im quite the amatuer,I wanted to know when using open bale spin casting rod ,when retrieving the lure should the reel be se

Walleye vs. Sauger: Key Differences & Identification

QuestionWhat is the differents? Is it spots or fins? AnswerIt is spots.....the best way to tell the difference is Saugers have spots on the fins. Saugers

Freshwater Fishing on Maui: Options & Advice for Light Tackle

QuestionRandy, Are there any/many freshwater fishing opportunities on Maui.  I am traveling to Maui and I wouldnt mind finding myself some relaxing s

Offshore Fishing in Charleston SC: Dolphin & Tuna Techniques

QuestionI am going fishing offshore in Charleston SC this weekend on an overnight trip that mainly bottom fishes.  The dophin and tuna are being caugh

Understanding Fishing Line Strength: Pound Test Explained

QuestionIs it how much weight can be suspended from it before breaking AnswerBasically you are correct.  Just keep in mind that only tournament grade

Best Fish Finders for Hobie Outback Mirage Kayaks - Compact & Reliable

QuestionIm in Seattle. Im interested in a fish/depthfinder that would be well-suited for use on a fishing KAYAK where space is LIMITED. My kayak is the H

Effective Needle Nose Gar Fishing Techniques in Georgia

Question  I live in fort benning GA.  I have seen gar comming to the top of the water.  I was trying to catch them with soft and plastic bai

Fishing in Cloudy & Rainy Conditions: Unlocking Success

QuestionIt seems as though it is always very overcast and raining whenever i go fishing.  I thought this would be horrible for fishing, but i do very

Crappie Fishing in Flooded Conditions: Tips & Strategies

QuestionThe areas that I normally fish are oxbow lakes connected to the Mississippi River.  Right now, the river is abnormally high and way up into th

Barometric Pressure & Fishing: Impact on Fish (Especially Walleye)

Question Does the barametric pressure affect fish, and if so, is it more prevalent on lakes than rivers?       P.S. particul

Saltwater Fish in Freshwater: What Happens? - Aquarium Help

QuestionMy question is, what happens when you put a strictly saltwater oriented fish in fresh water.  I know it will probably die, but the question is

Best Time & Hooks for Walleye Fishing: Expert Tips

QuestionWhat is the best time for walleyes fishing and what kind of hook?  thank you AnswerYour question is quite general...but I will do my best. M

Redfish & Snook Fishing Near Bridges: Tips & Techniques

Questioncan I fish for reds and snook at the same time. Im using 10 lb line w/fluorocarbon leader(line to line).  floating large live shrimp without w