Mastering the Plastic Worm: Hooking, Rigging & Fishing Techniques

QuestionI have a huge selection of lures and baits from my grand father who was an avid fisherman. One thing he never taught me was how to use the plastic

Preventing Line Twist with Crankbaits: Expert Advice for Spinning Reels

QuestionI am a avid crank bait fisherman. My question is after a good days fishing I get bad line twist with my spinning reels( the only thing I use ) Is t

Best Line Setup for Bass & Crappie Spinnerbaits - Expert Advice

QuestionIve never really been much a fisher but recently my dad has been wanting to go and Ive been enjoying it.My question is I bought a couple spinner ba

Beginner's Guide: Connecting Rod & Reel for Sea Fishing

QuestionHow do I connect the rod to the reel and then attach the various accessories such as hook and sinkers, floats as I am a complete beginner. AnswerO

Value of Fenwick J148510 Glass Rod: Appraisal & Information

QuestionI have a beautiful Fenwick j148510 glass rod that was my mothers...would like to know if it is worth anything...It has the original sack and alumi

Best Baits for Shallow Water Fishing Around Cover - Lake Norman

QuestionI live on Lake Norman, NC, and i have a very good cove that i live in that has many bass, crappie, and catfish. It is many trees, weeds, etc. that

Effective Baits for Shore Fishing Around Cover (Lake Norman)

QuestionI live on Lake Norman, NC, and i have a very good cove that i live in that has many bass, crappie, and catfish. It is many trees, weeds, etc. that

What Do Carp Eat? Spring Fishing Tips & Bait Strategies

QuestionI know carp will eat almost anything, but what do river carp hit? Its early may and ive spotted carp sunbathing in as little as 6inches of water. I

Lake Ontario Fishing: Shore Strategies & Lure Recommendations near 50 Point Marina

QuestionI live down in the south part of lake Ontario, Right by 50 point marina, Hamilton. I need a lot of help fishing in and around this marina from the

Identifying & Evaluating Vintage J.C. Higgins Fly Rods - A Collector's Guide

QuestionHi, I recently inherited my grandfathers old fly rod, a two-piece rod in nice shape with a green label that says J.C. Higgins by Sears & Roebuck an

Effective Fishing Lures and Times for Lake Ontario Near Hamilton

QuestionQUESTION: I live down in the south part of lake Ontario, Right by 50 point marina, Hamilton. I need a lot of help fishing in and around this marina

Lake Ontario Fishing: Attracting Salmon & Carp Near 50 Point Marina

QuestionI live down in the south part of lake Ontario, Right by 50 point marina, Hamilton. I need a lot of help fishing in and around this marina from the

Cisco Kids Collectibles: Value & Future Trends

Questiondo you feel that cisco kids are very collectible and do you think the value will increase in the future AnswerHello Yes they are collectible. Cer

Optimal Bell Placement for Catfishing: Tips & Techniques

Questionis there a better way to place your bell on your pole other then the tip of the pole. I tend to sling my bell 10 yards behind me when i pull to set

Edward Vom Hoefe Fishing Rod Identification & Value

QuestionAn other vom hofe question. i have a rod 81 1/2 inch, 4 guides, the the eyes are held to the guides with string allowing them to be untied and chan

Montague Ocean Spray 43099 Saltwater Rod Specs & Recommendations

QuestionI have an old fishing rod which is apparently a saltwater rod.  It is approximately 6 feet long with four rod guides.  It is about 18 inc

Understanding and Using the Zebco 33 Bait Alert System

QuestionI am new at fishing and have recently purchased a Zebco 33 reel.  The manual with it is not very informative.  During an online search a

Horten Steel Fly Rod: History, Value & Information

QuestionHello Mr. Douglas, I have a steel fly rod (extendable) from Horten mfg. Bristol conn.What can you tell me about it? It was my grandfathers pole.It

Vintage Sears Mohawk Casting Reel - 1936 - No. 3111 - For Parts or Repair

QuestionHello, I came across a Sears, Roebuck & Co Mohawk Casting Reel,Level Winding, No.3111. That Im guessing belonged to my grandfather, as it still has

Fenwick Royale RYF 906 Fly Rod Value & Buying Guide

QuestionHi Marc! I am pretty new to fly fishing and a friend wants to sell me a never used Fenwick Royale RYF 906, 9ft 6#.  It appears that the rod h