Fishing - Just the Basics

I've been fishing for over 50 years and even more frequently in the last 10 years; during this time I have learned a lot of countless things about fishing in general. The most important is that you can never know it all. Even a novice can show an old timer a trick or two.

Piscatorial Man'o'War

As you know from my last article poaching in 18th centuries England had been successful due in some part to the Belly Pirn but as goes the way of some good things the authorities got wise to it so it became less effective and left even the most innocent under suspicion and liable to a thorough humiliating body search. The squire’s keepers in an effort to reduce the offence brought many more horrific mantraps into use.

Getting Hooked on Bass Fishing

Today, there are more and more people trying to learn and find out what the buzz is all about. Bass fishing is more than just catching a fish. It's now about getting those prized big bass and having the opportunity to show it off. For beginners there are lots more to bass fishing that meets the eye.

The Fishing Pontoon: A Popular Choice

The fly fishing pontoon is perhaps the oldest fly fishing craft ever designed. And as the years go by, the fly fishing pontoon had undergone many improvements and adjustments by many manufacturers to make your fly fishing pontoon the very best for you. Fly fishing pontoon boats are known for their durability and dependability, and they have been for some time now.

Luring You In: All About Fishing And Fly Fishing Lures

Fly fishing lures are specially designed to look like a fish’s prey. Therefore fly fishing lures lure the fishes toward them and before you know it you have caught one. A lure is often equipped with at least one but sometimes many hooks that is used to make your catch. They are the perfect bait because they can be used again and again.

The Smart Fisherman's Bass Fishing Techniques

Fishing makes great fun! Whether you fish for a living or for pure hobby, you have to be as smart as a fisherman should be.

Fishing Around Sanibel Island - The Late 1950s

My dad rented one of the camps wood boats and to use with his 10 horse Evinrude. My dad tells me today that he knew little of nothing about salt water fishing then but we did catch out share of fish on live shrimp. Mostly we caught speckled trout; my mom did catch a small hammerhead shark. My brother and I had just as much fun eating Cuban sandwiches and drinking soda pop as we did fishing

The Mean and Nasty Northern Pike

Fly fishing on rivers and lakes is often portrayed as a communal zen moment in nature. Seek out the Northern Pike, however, and you are in for anything but a peaceful time.

A Guide to Fly Fishing Reels

Learn more about fly fishing reels. Learn about single action vs. multiplier reels, large vs. small reels, heavier vs. lighter, disc drag systems vs. spring and pawl systems, and more!

Fly Fishing Gear Maintenance

Here are some great tips on how to keep your fly rod, lines, reels, and flies in great shape. Learn some basic tools for keeping your fly fishing gear well-maintained.

Fly Rods - The Difference Between Bamboo, Graphite, and Fiberglass

Learn the differences between graphite, fiberglass, and bamboo fly rods.

New to Fly Fishing?

Fly fishing is an exciting sport and it has unique challenges. Just choosing the gear you'll need presents a challenge, but by doing a little research first you'll be an expert at picking your fly fishing equipment in no time.

Baits Used in Freshwater Fishing

Baits used in freshwater fishing are from a wide range of natural creatures and man made concoctions that to cover them all is practically impossible. Natural baits are very popular, acceptable to all river fish and almost always result in a good catches.

The Best And Most Efficient Way To Carry Worms While River Fishing

In this article, you'll find a couple of great ideas for carrying worms while river fishing. Wouldn't we all like to see fewer Styrofoam worm containers left to rot along our favorite rivers? These ideas will help the pollution problem, in some small way, as well.