Category Archives: Fishing Tips & Other Wonderings
How to Adapt Big Water Tactics to Small Currents for Big Results
In fishing, as in life in general, we can sometimes take something that works in one situation and through small adjustments or adaptations, make it work in another. Fishermen have always been some of the best innovators anyway and this post is about taking what we already have and adapting ...
Is Catch and Release Still Good for the Fish and Fishing?
When I return from a fishing trip and regale my non-fishing friends with stories from the stream, I am often met with bewildered looks and a predictable slate of questions. Namely, “Where’s the fish?” As a fly fisherman, it’s a question I’ve had to answer numerous times and my justification ...
Making the Jump from Spin and Baitcasting to Fly Fishing
In the world of fishing, there are many different avenues. Fly fishing, saltwater casting, ice fishing, and so many other variations are all in the fishing world but can be wildly different from each other. When it comes to gear, bait, strategies, and performance, there are so many factors that ...
5 Apps That Will Enhance Your Fishing Experience
Technology is an abundant thing in today’s world. While we often think of technology as a separate part of fishing we can also embrace it and use it to aid us. The reality is that we have already been using the technology for fishing. Sonar units attached to boats and ...
Gear and Tactics for Going Green (Or Greener) With Your Fishing
Ethics is something we all learn as anglers and hunters from childhood. Fair chase, stewardship of our lands, making the right choice. These are values that I and my fellow outdoorsmen share out of a respect for the world around us. Making ethical choices for the environment is really easy, ...
The 4 Fishing Lure Features That Matter Most
While there are many aspects to a fishing lure that can contribute to its success on the water, I believe there are 4 that are essential to creating a lure that is irresistible to fish regardless of species. So let's take a look at what these features are, along with ...