I searched Google for the “world’s smallest game fish”, and came across an interesting article on Fishing Fury. The article is about tanago fishing in Japan. Tanago are tiny freshwater fish that are targeted by anglers using super light bamboo rods, human hair as fishing line, and micro hooks. The point is not to catch [...]

Quite a few anglers have wondered whether or not they would achieve better distance by using a baitcaster and rod. Time, and time again, though, they end up finding out that there is a reason why so many ultralight combos are sold as spinning outfits. I personally made this mistake when I purchased a reel [...]

There are quite a few different species you can catch with ultralight fishing gear. If you are lucky enough to live in areas that have multiple species available, you will want to take the time to make sure you have the lures, and baits necessary to catch them. Below are some of the fish that [...]

Out of all of the fish that I have caught in my days of ultralight fishing, there is one that continually sticks out above the rest. I have yet to catch a fish as large, or one that has fought as hard as this particular one did, and have a feeling that it will be [...]

Don’t let the name  fool you, ultralight fishing is much bigger than its title leads you to believe.  The term “ultralight fishing” comes from the type, and size of the rods and reels that are used when you are out on the water.  In general, ultralight fishing rods and reels are much smaller than what [...]

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 [...]

Being an avid recreational angler, I never really thought about the history of the sport. Who came up with the concept of using a hook connected to a line to catch fish? Where did this ingenious idea come from? Originally, fishing was not for sport or recreation at all. It was all about catching food [...]

This funny video is a great example of how the excitement of fishing can make you do strange things. Hint: Keep an eye on the pliers. I can definitely see something like this happening to me.

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, [...]

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 [...]

Being a fisherman, I don’t feel outraged or threatened by PETA at all. I know for a FACT that nobody takes them or their message seriously except for a bunch of gullible crazies that know nothing other than what they are told. If fishing is cruelty to animals then eating a salad is cruelty to [...]

What’s the best time of day to go fishing? I hear this question being asked all the time. Fishermen assume that there is a certain time “of day” to go fishing. The real question is “What major factors affect fish feeding activity?”. And the answer is: Weather is one of the biggest determining factors of [...]