- 10 Reasons To Go Fishing
For me there doesn't have to be a reason to go fishing. Fishing itself is enough I'll just go at the drop of a hat but for those of you who may need a reason, here are ten. Who knows, when you need an excuse to wet a line one of them might come in handy. - 10 Reasons Why Fish Don't Or Won't Bite
Want to know why the fish won't bite? These are the top 10 contributing factors that you can control when the fish just won't cooperate. - 5 Simple Techniques To Help You Catch More Fish
In my estimation, many anglers overlook some very simple things that effect their fish catching ability. Like many things in life, it's often the most obvious things that get overlooked, and in most cases these obvious things have a very big impact on our lives, and for the purposes of this article, our fishing. - 6 Things Every Angler Should Have In Their Fishing Vest
If you're the type of angler that I am, you where a fishing vest. And if you don't…..you should. Fishing vests are much more convenient than lugging around a tackle box. Flea flickers have been using fishing vests for years, but my fishing mentor used a fishing vest and he was no flea flicker. - 7 Things To Remember When Landing A Large Fish
No one wants to lose a large fish. These tips will help you land that big fish. - A Quality Boat That You Can Take With You On Your Next Fishing Trip
Having a boat to fish from really gives the angler an advantage. There are so many more area's to access from a boat as opposed from walking along the bank. If you've never considered a quality inflatable boat for your fishing needs, you may want to. - Another Reason That We Should All Use Gang Hooks
While fishing the other day, I had an interesting thing happen to me. I was using gang hooks tied on four pound test and doing quite well. I had landed three or four nice Rainbow Trout, when I hooked into a heavy fish. - Bait Doesn't Catch Fish - Hooks Do
This may sound like a completely stupid title for an article, but hear me out. Many anglers take their hooks for granted as a part of their fishing. They assume that as long as they're using the popular bait, or the bait that has worked in the past, they will catch fish. While it may be true that fish can be caught with blatant disregard for something as simple as hooks, large and/or experienced fish cannot. - Carrying Live Worms While Fishing?Problem Solved
Anyone who spends any time fishing with live worms deals with the problem of carrying that silly little Styrofoam container around with them. Then when the worms are gone there is the problem of the container itself. - Carrying Water While Fishing
Carrying water while fishing can be quite a chore. If you've ever had the pleasure, as I have, of stuffing bottles of water into every extra pocket of your fishing vest just to make sure that you have enough water with you, you know what I'm talking about. - Carrying Your Fishing Gear
There are many different ways for an angler to carry their fishing gear. In this article I'm going to discuss some of the most popular ways out there to carry your fishing gear from here to there. There are pros and cons to most options and many anglers like to use a combination of methods. - Choosing the Correct Fishing Rod
When it comes to fishing rods, what the heck does it all mean? There are all kinds of things written on the fishing rod itself, and all of them have a different "feel". I'm going to attempt to clear up some of the confusion for you, although at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. - Do You Keep Extra Clothes In Your Vehicle While Fishing?
This may sound like a stupid question, but hear me out, it's not at all a bad idea to keep a small bag of some sort in your vehicle with a change of clothes in it. A change of socks is always a good idea, especially if you're liker me and like to fish in waders. - Do You Know How To Fish A Worm
Before I even get this article kicked off, not that kind of worm. I'm not speaking of some three inch long piece of rubber made in the color of a child's play toy; no I'm speaking of the kind of worm that lives in the ground. - Do You Really Have To Have Polarized Sunglasses While Fishing?
This is a question that many anglers ask, and I simply wanted to outline some of the advantages to wearing polarized sun glasses. Just so you know, this is coming from a guy who didn't wear polarized sun glasses for the first part of his fishing life. - Don't Forget Your Camera On Your Next Fishing Trip
Here's a little scenario for you: You're out fishing with your buddy when he hooks into a trophy. It's a BIG fish and after a long fight, the two of you finally land the monster. You're both incredibly excited and very happy to have witnessed such an epic moment. Then you realize that you forget your camera, and of course, your friend doesn't have one either. - Don't Take Your Net For Granted
Many anglers tend to not think about their net. Their net is either attached to the back of their fishing vest or it's just laying somewhere in the bottom of their boat. Now I realize that nets can last for years and sometimes don't even get used that much, but I'm just reminding you to take a little time to make sure that your nets are in good condition before you next fishing trip. - Fishing and The Phases Of The Moon
Many anglers overlook the phases of the moon and the way that these phases affect the behavior of the fish. It's free and easy to pay a little bit of attention to the phases of the moon and then use this information to your advantage. - Fishing Etiquette - Where Has It Gone
Have you ever been fishing when another fisherman invades your space like a not so talented pick pocket? - Fishing Reel – Important Tips
Many Anglers overlook their fishing reel from year to year. They simply throw their whole rib into a closet or leave it in the back of their vehicle all year long. Then when fishing season rolls around again, they grab their rig and go. Neglecting your fishing reel like this can cause big performance problems, and performance problems are not what you want while you're out fishing. - Fishing Rods – What Type Do I Need?
Choosing the correct fishing rod for your favorite fishing situations can be a fairly difficult task. There are all kinds of things written on the fishing rod itself, and all of them have a different "feel". I'm going to attempt to clear up some of the confusion for you. - Fishing With Live Bait
There are many anglers out there that fish with live bait, including myself. There are some tips and techniques that can help the average angler use live bait more effectively. I'm going to discuss those tips and techniques which will help you become a much more successful live bait angler. - Gang Hooks Simply Catch More Fish
For those of you who have never heard of the term "gang-hooks", it's probably time for you to take a closer look. A set of gang hooks is fairly simple to tie yourself, or you can buy them, the choice is yours. What's important is that you begin using them for all of your live bait fishing. - Going Fishing? Give Ultra Light A Try - You Won’t Be Disappointed
What do I mean by ultra light? Ultra light fishing simply means fishing with lighter gear, lighter gear than you may be accustomed to. That’s it, there’s nothing crazy about it. Basically, ultra light fishing means matching your fishing gear to the type of fish that you’re fishing for. I’ve seen all to many anglers that use one rod and reel setup for all of there fishing expeditions, rather than having different set ups for different types of fish. - Have You Ever Shut Your Car Door On Your Fishing Rod?
Here's the scenario: You've just arrived at your fishing destination, ready for a morning of hard core fishing. You put your waders on, grab your fishing vest, and almost as an afterthought, you grab your fishing rod. At this point you're so excited about wetting your line, all you can think about is that flowing river in the background. - How About A Little Bottom Bouncing
Learn this deadly technique and catch more fish. It's as simple as that. - How Do You Carry Live Worms While Fishing?
This may sound like a silly question, but I always found carrying live worms while fishing was a big pain in the butt. That was until my fishing mentor showed me how to solve this problem with an old piece of clothing. - How Do You Carry Water While Fishing?
This sounds like a simple enough proposition, but if you're anything like me, carrying water while fishing can be a bit of a pain in the butt. You see, a fishing trip for me involves a lot of walking. I like to hike along the river and explore new areas. - How Does The Weather Impact Fishing?
The weather can impact your success or failure as an angler to a much greater degree than you may think. I used to just do fishing, with no regard for how the weather might impact my fishing trip, and have since learned how big a mistake that was. - How Important Is Your Monofilament Fishing Line?
An anglers fishing line is perhaps the most important piece of equipment that they have. Amateur anglers may not realize this fact, but it's none the less true. I've seen many anglers who go for months if not seasons without changing their fishing line. - How The Weather And Moon Really Impact Fishing
This article will explain how the weather and moon really impact fishing. I cut through all of the mis-information out there and explain it as simply as possible. - How To Catch A Rainbow
Some tips and techniques that will help you catch a rainbow trout. - How To Catch A Trout
In this article I'm going to discuss how to catch a trout. There are four major species of trout that I'm going to be referring to when I use the term 'trout'. Those species would include rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. - How To Catch More Trout Than You Ever Imagined
The simplest way to catch more trout than you ever imagined is to do the opposite of what most other anglers do. I realize that this might sound like advice that comes directly out of an episode of Seinfeld, but it's true. - How To Clean Your Spinning Reel
As the weather begins to warm up and fishing season approaches, it's time for every angler to start getting their gear organized. One of the things that should be done every year is to clean your fishing reels. If you take the hour or so to clean your fishing reel before the start of the fishing season, it will add year's to the life of the reel. - How To Pick Out A Decent Fishing Rod
If you're looking for a new fishing rod, the choices are almost endless. When you walk into your local tackle or discount store, there are literally hundreds of different rods to choose from. Here's my biggest tip: If you aren't a professional angler, there is no need to spend more than fifty bucks on a fishing rod. - If I Practice Catch And Release Fishing - Why Do I Need A Fishing License?
This is a question that has always perplexed me. I'm a catch and release fisherman. I don't keep any of the fish that I catch. I catch them, admire them, make sure they're okay, and release them back into the water that they came from. No harm, no foul. So why in the hell do I have to purchase a fishing license? - If You're A Serious Angler You Must Wear Polarized Sun Glasses
For many years I though that wearing polarized sun glasses wasn't necessary while fishing. That was until my friend finally enlightened me as to the benefits of wearing polarized glasses. Once I finally gave them a try, I've never looked back, and am still amazed at how much they can help the average angler. - Inflatable Boats Are The Best To Fish A River
If you fish rivers as I do, aren't you always interested in the most efficient way to do it? I am, and have recently found the most efficient way that I've ever found. My favorite river is in the wilderness and walking along it can be just like walking through the woods. - Matching Your Fishing Gear To The Type Of Fish You're Fishing For...
One of the biggest mistakes that I see on rivers and streams throughout the country is people fishing on a nice trout stream with fishing equipment that would enable them to fight and land a 25 pound striped bass! This is often overlooked as a reason people are unsuccessful, but it shouldn't be. You're fishing equipment, meaning your rod, reel, line size, hook size, etc. It's all of critical importance to the outcome of your next fishing excursion. - Need A Boat? It May Be Time To Give An Inflatable A Shot
If you're anything like me, the idea of an inflatable boat conjures up memories of being ten years old and being in your local pool playing. You remember those little two man boats, right? Well, it may be time to reconsider because inflatable boats have come a long, long, way from playing in the local pool. - Night Fishing – Five Things You Must Not Forget
Night fishing is a very enjoyable type of fishing. Whether you fish from a boat or from the shore there is some equipment that is integral to an enjoyable trip, especially at night. In many cases fish will bite quite well at night, so if you've never tried night fishing, it may be time to give it a shot. - Now's The Time To Go Through Your Fishing Vest
As spring quickly approaches, now is the time to go through your fishing vest and clean it out and restock it. There's no reason to wait until the last minute to perform this fairly tedious (but necessary) task. - Quantum Xtralite Fishing Rods – The Best Value For Your Money
I've been an avid ultra light fisherman for more than twenty years and have never come across a better value for my money than the quantum Xtralite series fishing rods. - Rainbow Trout
One of the most enjoyable fish to catch that swim in rivers and streams of North America is the Rainbow Trout. Not only are they fun to catch, they are considered very tasty by many people. - Rainbow Trout Fishing
One of my favorite activities is fishing for Rainbow Trout. The Rainbow Trout is a very popular fish, and anglers of all kinds attempt to catch them all year long. Whether it's standing in a flowing river, on the banks of a lake, in a boat or canoe, or on the ice, fishing for Rainbow Trout is an incredibly popular activity. - Save Money By Catching Your Own Worms
If you're anything like me, you go to the local bait shop and buy a couple containers of worms every week - Some Great Tips For Top water Fishing: Destination-Smallmouth Bass
I was smallmouth bass fishing on the French River in northern Ontario about five years ago when my fishing partner and I stumbled on a pattern that was deadly not only on that trip, but has been ever since. If these factors are taken into account, smallmouth bass are always caught. - Some Great Trout Fishing Tips
As the weather begins to get warmer and we start thinking about things like fishing, many anglers pursue trout in the early spring. Although there are many ways to catch these fish I wanted to go over a few tips that may increase you catch rate. - Spinning Reel Maintenance
Performing maintenance such as this enables you to know if your reel is in need of being replaced, before you get on the water, which is what we're trying to accomplish. Because losing a trophy because of a reel malfunction is no fun at all. - Start Catching More Fish Today - After Reading This Article
If you want to start catching more fish, there are some simple steps to initiate this process. Fishing isn't complicated, and learning a few simple techniques can help the average angler immensely. They are simple and often go unnoticed by many anglers. - Start Catching More Trout Today
Do you want to start catching more trout today? If you want to catch more trout, the easiest way to do that is to begin to learn more and more about how trout behave. Just like every living creature on this planet, there are some things trout prefer and some things they don't. - Staying Hydrated While Fishing
To me fishing isn't only about catching fish. I catch a lot of trout, many of them quite large, but the catching is really part of the sideshow. To me, fishing is as much about being out in nature as it is about catching the fish. - The Best And Most Efficient Way To Carry Worms While River Fishing
One of the biggest problems that we as river and stream fishermen face is how to efficiently carry a container of worms with us on our next fishing trip. If you are anything like me a river fishing trip can cover a couple of miles of river and involve crossing said river three to ten times. I carry my spinners, spoons, split-shot, pliers, and hooks in my fishing vest. So all of my fishing equipment is easily accessible, and ready to go. - The Best Technique Ever Devised For Catching Trout From Shore
In most parts of the United States of America, our government stocks lakes with trout. All of the major species of trout are stocked with the most popular being the good old rainbow trout. So what is the best way to catch these fish, for those of us who don't have access to a boat? We have to fish off of the shore, and that means either walking while casting a spinner or small lure or bank fishing with some kind of bait. Those are the choices for shore anglers, period. - The Best Way to Carry Your Bait While Fishing
Have you ever gone fishing with worms and had to carry that bulky Styrofoam container with you? Either in your hands or in your fishing vest? Isn't this a pain in the butt? I personally used to hate it. Then I discovered a simple solutiona bait sock. - The Best Way To Fish A River
If you enjoy wading rivers, you need to try the best way I've ever seen to do just that. Provided your river is large enough, the best way to fish many rivers is a personal pontoon boat. - The Best Way To Present A Live Worm
Although at some point all of us probably began our fishing lives fishing with live worms, there is one way to present a live worm that is much better than all the rest. Many amateurs simply "thread" a live worm onto their hook and call it fishing. - The Fisherman Or The Fish: Who's Really In Control?
So there we were. Doug and I, on our favorite river, The Swan River, for a day of fishing. It was a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky and about eighty degrees. It was the kind of day you dream about for river fishing. The gang hooks were tied, the bait bags were stocked with our favorite live bait (worms), and everything was pointing towards a perfect day fishing. - The Fishing Reel - Tips For Routine Maintenance
Many anglers overlook the importance of their fishing reel. Many times your fishing rod and reel simply get thrown in the basement at the end of the fishing season and then dragged out at the beginning of the next season to be used again. You can run into some fairly serious problems with this type of scenario. - The Importance Of Your Fishing Rod
Many anglers seem to overlook the importance of their fishing rod. Having a decent rod is very important. You rod helps you detect bites, set the hook, and then fight the fish. If you have a sub par fishing rod you simply wont catch as many fish as you should. - The Most Efficient Way To Fish A River
If you fish rivers as I do, aren't you always interested in the most efficient way to do it? I am, and have recently found the most efficient way that I've ever found. My favorite river is in the wilderness and walking along it can be just like walking through the brush. That's probably because that's exactly what is happening. - The Traditional Way To Use Gang Hooks
Years ago my fishing mentor introduced me to the simple gang hook, and my fishing life changed. Although I use gang hooks in many fishing situations, I figured I'd discuss the traditional way in which they were used. Traditional, of course being the way my fishing mentor used them. - There Are Few Things Worse Than A Pair Of Leaky Waders
I don't know if you've ever had the pleasure of experiencing the drip, drip, drip on your leg while you're standing in a river trying to catch a fish, but the experience is no fun at all. When it first happens you try to ignore it, in the hopes that the leak will magically disappear. This obviously doesn't work, and the next thing you know your foot is soaking wet. - To Catch & Release Or Not Catch & Release, That Is The Question?
This question may not be as thought provoking as Shakespeare's, but I think it's one of the main reasons that I love fishing so much. - Top 10 Things To Stock Your Fishing Vest With
If you're anything like me, you where a fishing vest to carry all of your fishing gear. If you do any walking during your fishing trip, a tackle box just doesn't cut it. So you need to wear a fishing vest. You can find them at any decent sporting goods store or of course on the internet. - Trout Fishing Tips
Trout are a very enjoyable species of fish to spend your time trying to catch. In this article, I'm going to discuss some tips that should help you catch more trout. When I speak of trout, I'm referring to the basic trout species that can be found throughout the United States. - Ultra Light Fishing Tips
Are you even aware of what ultra light fishing is? Many anglers seem to think it's using fishing gear that's small enough for landing minnows, but this simply isn't the case. In my view, ultra light fishing is actually closer to what we describe as regular fishing. - Ultra Light Fishing – Not What You May Be Thinking
The term ultra light fishing may conjure up pictures of a fishing rod and reel that would compare with the snoopy setup that you have for your kids. I'm here to dispute that argument once and for all. Ultra Light fishing simply means using fishing gear that's smaller than you may be accustomed to. - Wading Tips 101
For anyone who spends any time wading in and across rivers and streams in search of fish, wading tips are never a bad idea. Tips always help, if for no other reason than a quick refresher. What we're all trying to avoid is taking that wet and wild ride down a river, because of a stupid wading mistake. - Wading Tips To Help You Stay Dry
If you spend any time wading rivers in search of the fish that swim there, you can never use enough tips on wading safely. As we all know, taking that wet and wild ride down a river on our butt's is never a fun thing to do. Nothing ruins a fishing trip like slipping and falling while wading. - What Is Fishing
So what exactly is fishing? Where did fishing originate? - What Is The Most Effective Bait To Fish With?
Now here's a question for the ages. This one could spark a hotter debate than whether of not we should be fighting a war in Iraq! There are thousands of different options as far as lures go and if you would factor in diffent sizes the number would easily be in the millions. - What Type Of Waders Do You Need?
The answer to this question, as with so many other questions in the fishing industry, is that there is to best type of wader. The best type of wader is the type that you prefer; it's as simple as that. - When a Fishing Hook Isn't Really A Fishing Hook
This may sound like a stupid title for an article, but it's true. When you think of a fishing hook, what do you think of? Just a plain old fishing hook that you put some bait on and try to catch a fish, right? Well my fishing mentor took the concept of a simple fishing hook and transformed it into the perfect fishing hook for all types of bait fishing. - When You Come To A Fork In The River, Take It!
Okay, so it's not quite as funny as Yogi Berra's famous quote, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it". But at the end of the day, it's true, especially with river fishing. If you're anything like me, you spend a lot of time wading rivers and exploring. - Where Is The Best Area To Fish?
The best area to fish is obvious, isn't it? It's where the fish are. Ha! Okay, so I'm not quite Chris Rock, but it's true. And in my experience, whether you're river fishing or lake fishing, the best area's to spend time fishing, are where the least amount of anglers fish. The less fishing pressure the fish experience, the better for you. - Why Gang Hooks Are So Effective As A Fish Catching Tool
Gang Hooks are, by far, the most effective hook set up that I've ever used. They help me catch many more fish (especially trout) than other anglers. You might ask, "How do these hooks help you catch more fish? Isn't a hook a hook?" - Worm Fishing
There is probably no more popular fishing bait on the planet earth than the good old worm. Just for the record, I'm not speaking of the colorful plastic things that Bass fishermen use. No, I'm speaking of the real thing, a live worm and the best way to fish it.
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