5 Tips For Catching The Biggest Bass In Any Summer School
It's summer, and your spending a lot of time chasing schooling bass around the lake. If you are, there’s a good chance you’ve got the numbers but are missing out on size. These five fishing tips will change that.
When Fly Fishing in Saltwater, if Your Fly Isn’t Moving, You’re not Fishing
For a fish to see your fly as food, it must have the right action, but there are factors at work that the angler may not perceive. Have you ever wondered why many saltwater fly lines are so brightly colored? It’s not a fashion statement, it’s a tool and often the key to catching fish.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll for Summer Smallmouth Bass
I’m a life-long smallmouth addict! I’ve had opportunities to sample some of the best fisheries across the U.S. Yet the thrill of chasing these special fish isn’t diminished when I can’t cast a line on world-class water. If I must work a little harder to catch fish, it makes the reward that much sweeter.
How Do You Define Success on the Water?
What makes for a successful day fly fishing? A friend of mine shared some sage wisdom: a successful day on the river can be defined by how much fun the angler had. Sometimes I need to check my own expectations when I am out enjoying day on the water.
Going Shallow When Everyone is Fishing Deep
I can be found bass fishing in shallow when everyone is fishing deep. I’d almost rather stay home than go out knowing I’ll probably be fishing deeper than 10′ all day long. It’s just how I feel and frankly, have always felt. Now, I have had my rear handed to me over the years because I refused to go deep when I should have. However, even during those tournaments, I can think back and find the mistakes which cost me.
Best Pike Lakes
Northern Pike are ferocious predators. From an early age they’re fearless. With a mouth full of teeth designed for grasping, puncturing, and slicing prey, their aggressiveness works in their favor to grow quickly but against them in being caught by anglers prior to reaching top-end size.
When Should You Hang Treestands for Whitetail? Now!
It’s hard to think about hunting whitetail right now. Even harder in the middle of August. During the month precedes the bow opener the buzz around whitetails reaches a fever pitch.
An Ingenious Trick to Modify Your Favorite Fishing Plug
Multiple treble hooks are a perfect example of the Fishing Law of Unintended Consequences: Left alone, they do what they do best, snag the gills of fish, your fingers, and foul nets and tackle.