Know exactly what fish want
I like to think of myself as a responsible fisherman. Part of that responsibility is being able to identify the different fish I catch. Is it a male or a female? What species is it? Is it a native or invasive fish species? This is very important information to have on hand so you can …
The Big Easy may be famous for its food and music scene, but what the locals don’t tell you is the fishing is not too bad around here either! Where do you think we get all that catfish to put in Po’ Boys? One great thing about the city is that you don’t need a …
From Steel Mills to the Liberty Bell, Pennsylvania is a state known for variety. With waterways stretching from the Delware River right up to the Great Lakes you will find a variety of salmon fishing in Pennsylvania too. The largest salmon ever caught in Pennsylvania was pulled in at Lake Erie in the states northwest, …
Both visitors and residents alike are spoiled by the abundant fishing spots that the Florida coastline has to offer. From the tip of Key West to the top of Jacksonville, across to Tampa and everywhere in between. It will be a sad day in Florida when you can’t find a decent fishing spot near you. …
Few things are more exciting for bass anglers than spring fishing when bass are aggressive and territorial as they spawn. On these days, you could throw a piece of wadded-up chewing gum into some cover and come back with a monster bass on the line. After the spawn, many anglers become frustrated each time they …
Alaska is somewhat of a holy grail for salmon fishing. The combination of endless shorelines, pristine rivers, and gin clear waters makes salmon fishing a wholly different experience in Alaska to elsewhere in the lower 48 states. There’s only one problem. Alaska is all the way up there! Which for most of us means that …
The beauty of a large and varied state like Colorado is that you can go catfish fishing at any time of day or night. The largest catfish ever caught in Colorado was reeled in at Aurora Reservoir just outside Denver at 6pm on Monday evening. So even city dwellers have no excuse, as some of …
Michigan might be known for having more than 11,000 inland lakes but it’s not just the quantity of lakes that makes trout fishing in Michigan so good, it’s the quality too. With four of the five Great Lakes readily available to anglers, you’ve got access to some of the best trout fishing waterways in the …
Before you know it spring will be here, and bass will be emerging from their winter depths eager to stock up on food and eventually get to spawning. What are the best spring bass lure colors to entice those dopey fish onto the end of your line? Here is a brief rundown on the best …
All too often, bass anglers overlook tube baits when they’re selecting tackle, which is a shame because these humble baits are often just the thing to fool finicky bass. These chunky baits create a ton of action, and even the most lethargic fish will snap it up when other lures and presentations aren’t doing the …
