When it comes to ultralight fishing, having your drag set to the proper tension is extremely important if you want to land more fish. Obviously, every (sane) angler wants to hook and land more fish. Since you’re using only 2-6 pound line, with UL tackle it’s easier to break your line and loose the fish. [...]

There is a really cool way to make your fishing line last twice as long. Thanks to John Merwin on fieldandstream.com, I now know the way to do this. On your fully spooled  reel, you only use the first 100 feet or so of your line for fishing. The rest of the line just sits [...]

When it comes to putting some new line onto your reel, you need a secure way of attaching it. So, what is the proper way of tying line to a reel? I use the Arbor Knot. The Arbor Knot is a great and super simple knot that “loops” your line tightly around any reel (spinning, [...]

What hook sizes should I use when fishing? The average size of the fishes mouth needs to be taken into consideration when choosing the right hook size. The larger the mouth the larger the hook, and the smaller the mouth the smaller the hook. When fishing, I like to choose hook sizes that are no [...]

Water temperature has a major affect on the behavior of freshwater fish. So, if you want to consistently catch fish, you need to understand how it influences them. Since fish are cold blooded they rely on their surroundings to keep their body temperature within a comfortable range. All fish species have a preferred temperature range [...]

As we all know, fishermen aren’t the best at making estimations when it comes to the weight of fish. Most overly exaggerate the size and weight of the fish caught, especially if it was released. So, i decided to help. I’m posting a fish weight estimation formula to help anglers get closer to the actual [...]

In fast moving water, the fish are usually hugging the bottom where the current is not so strong. The biggest problem is: many anglers don’t get their lures or baits deep enough to get many strikes. The lures/baits hover way above the where the fish are. You need to get your offering to bounce along [...]

The heat of the summer is normally the time of the year were many fishermen have to fish in deeper pockets of water and drop down hard and fast. This is not always the reality for a certain type of panfish known as the rock bass. Don’t let the name fool you as the rock [...]

So… You want to go on a guided fishing trip, but don’t know how to choose the right guide? No Problem. The seven tips below will help you choose the perfect fishing guide. Follow these tips and you’ll be sure to hire the best guide possible. 1. Open Communication matters. It is important that you [...]

Fishing for redear sunfish this spring? Then have a look at some of these helpful tips and techniques. Redear sunfish, like all panfish species, are best fished for with light tackle. The average size of redear sunfish (also known as shellcracker) is about ½ to 1 pound. That may sound like a very small game [...]

Fishing with top water/surface lures can be one fun and exciting way to catch fish. It can also be frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing. Follow this short guide on casting, retrieving, and hook setting top water lures for explosive strikes. Casting – Make sure to cast out your top water lure as [...]

Bullhead catfish are an excellent game fish species. They are scavenging bottom feeders that are found throughout the North American continent. Their favorite habitats are fair sized freshwater lakes and slow moving rivers that have a rich build up of a mud on the bottom from decades of decaying plant and animal life. It does [...]