A Guide to Building a Ultra-Light Fishing Rod
Ultra-Light Fishing rods are a ton of fun to fish and even easier to assemble, but building the ideal rod equipped for high-performance in your application is the key to truly increasing your hook ups on the water.
What Trophy Bluegills Eat
Trophy bluegills are anything but shy about eating. It’s how they grow double chins and helmet heads. The key for anglers becomes identifying what trophy ‘gills are eating and the seasonal location of their preferred prey.
13 Facts About the Clean Water Rule All Sportsmen Should Know
Those are the facts about WOTUS. Please, take the time to read the full paper, which goes into detail about each point. Let your congressional delegations know that you have the truth—and that you’re watching their votes.
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.