Are You Really Ready To Fish?

Having your fishing gear organized. Having back-ups of the fishing gear you use most. Being prepared makes for a much better fishing trip.

Confidence is Key

Being comfortable and familiar with a lure goes a long way when fishing is slow.

Planning a Peacock Bass Fishing Trip

Have you ever dreamed of traveling to a tropical country? Do you love to fish? Then start planning a trip to the Amazon to catch peacock bass. Sure, peacock bass can be caught off the coast of Florida, but the real adventure is in the jungles of South America.

Fishing for Flathead

The sand and tiger flatheads are more commonly captured in offshore waters, with drifting being the best method. Unlike reef species, locating them with an echo sounder is almost impossible as they lie on the bottom in areas devoid of any identifying features.

Learning to Fish in Texas - Taught by the Greats

I grew up in Texas and stayed at my grandmothers' house all week during the summers. My grandparents loved to go fishing. They fished, probably, every lake in Texas, before their passing.

What's the Best Way to Present Live Bait?

In this article you will find some techniques to present live bait in the most natural way possible. And the more naturally the bait can be presented, the more fish you will catch. It's as simple as that.

My Favorite Wiper Tactics

Extensive list of methods for catching wiper

Crawfish and Their Behavior

Learn to imitate crawdad behavior with your baits, and catch more fish

Dumpin' The Skunk

When trout aren't biting, try this method... It'll probably work!

Trolling - Methods, Gear and Baits

There are various methods of trolling and the variety of baits, whether alive or dead, in different situations can make a huge difference to the enjoyment of your angling experience.

To Catch & Release Or Not Catch & Release, That Is The Question?

Some great catch & release tips. Let's all help that fish live to fight another day.

How to Filet Trout - Fish Filet! No Bones No Skin

To begin the process of cutting off the filets, you need to secure the trout so it doesn’t slip around. If using a board with a clamp, firmly clamp the trout’s head to the board.

Fishing in the Potomac River

Are you considering fishing in the Potomac River? If so, you shall use lures if you wish to catch trout and it is better to catch trout away from the shoreline at least 50 yards and if you use live bait you only catch catfish and the bottom feeders close to shore. No, not politicians (bottom feeders). It takes a lobbyist to do that, but occasionally you can catch them.

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing is an ancient method of fishing that is effective for catching salmonids such as trout and salmon. Fly-fishing for trout is usually best in ponds, small streams, rivers and lakes. Fly-fishing is unique because unlike other fishing methods, artificial flies made by tying feathers, fur, foam, yarn or other similar materials are tied onto a hook as bait. You can learn how to tie these flies by researching the subject online or by talking with people who have done it before.