Have you ever looked at the moon and wondered how exactly it affects the fishing? I’m sure you’ve heard that the moon phase can make a big difference in the success of your fishing trip. But How? What? and When? The attached video is great for explaining in great detail what the moon phases have [...]

Looking for ways to rig your soft plastics? Well look no further because I have found a great, if not the best, online guide to rigging your soft plastic baits/lures. We all know how well soft plastic baits/lures can work to bring more fish into the boat. But most of us only rig our baits [...]

The best time of year for largemouth bass fishing is during the spring. This is when they move from deeper water into the shallows to start their spawning action. This is a great time to catch those big bass because they will be concentrated in the shallows near the shore. Between about the middle of [...]

After the white sturgeon, the alligator gar is the largest freshwater game fish in North America. They are known to reach up to ten feet in length and 365 pounds in weight. Wow, fishing for alligator gar is crazy. It’s no joke to hook one of these suckers. You need some serious muscle power to [...]

Nightcrawlers and earthworms are one of the best fishing baits for a wide variety of freshwater fish. “So how can I get some?” You could just go to the tackle shop and buy a dozen worms for like $3, but where’s the fun in that. Why buy them when you can have fun catching them [...]

What are the benefits of fly fishing? What are the disadvantages of fly fishing? Those questions where whirling around in my head so I decided to make a list of the pros and cons of fly fishing in comparison to spin fishing. Here it is: Pros of fly fishing: (1) You can cast a super [...]

Taking proper care of your spinning reel can make a big difference in how well your reel works and how long it lasts. Fishing is not the cleanest sport in the world, your spinning reel will collect sand/dirt/dust in all the nooks and crannies. This is why they need a periodic cleaning. You also need [...]

The one that got away… We hear the stories all the time. How unbelievably big the fish was. Are the anglers lying? Most people seem to think so. Here is what I think: I’m sure there ARE some fishermen/women that lie about the size of the fish that got away, but for the most part, [...]

What to learn how to tie a jig? That’s great. They are one of the easiest lures to make and can be made with just about any material. Here is how to make them: Secure your jig head – If you are like most anglers, you probably don’t have a fly tying vise. There are [...]

In every group of fishing buddies there is that “one guy” that almost always out-fishes everyone else. Do you think it’s a coincidence? I think not. There are some underlying “secrets” to out-fishing your buddies. Here is how YOU can be that “one guy”: Be Prepared: Before you go fishing, make sure you have all [...]

Thanks to Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTv.com for this great video on bluegill fishing tips and techniques. Bluegill (also known as bream, brim, and copper nose) spawn from late spring to early summer. This is the time they gather in the shallows to lay their eggs. This is a great time to catch them since they [...]

I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that more men/boys like fishing than women/girls. Every time I visit a fishing dock, about 90% – 100% of the anglers are men/boys. I can’t help but wonder why. Here are some of my theories: (1) Traditionally males where considered the providers for their family [...]