Fishermen are constantly trying to find ways to enhance their fishing experience and increase their chances of catching more fish. The idea of Feeder Fishing was first introduced to me by my father at a young age, and it is a technique that I still use today. This fishing method will change the way you …
Learning to fly fish may seem like a daunting task, and at the start, you may find yourself catching more trees than fish. However, if you stick with it, you will become an artist, mastering many different fly casts from the Standard cast to the tuck cast. Casting Principals Before learning any type of fly …
On a fly fishing trip through Europe that traversed many countries, I needed the perfect wading boot that was lightweight, durable, and comfortable. Enter the Simms Flyweight Wading boot. With the weather warming up, I decided what better way to test these boots than some wet wading. Design It wasn’t long before I choose the …
Fishing reels offer sport and recreational fishermen the ability to catch much larger and stronger fish. Although modern fishing reels are becoming more advanced with numerous features, the basic principle of the fishing reel is relatively simple. It consists of a spool (vertical or horizontal) that neatly houses your fishing line. A sturdy handle (most …
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Carp is not something that you expect to see on the menu at many restaurants. However, if prepared correctly carp can be surprisingly good. The main thing to keep in mind when working with carp, especially mirror carp, is that it can contain a large amount of fat. For this reason, it’s best used in …
The days of cane poles are long gone in most sections of the world, but the other aspects of crappie fishing have not changed much over the past century. Even though the technology in rods and line have become lightyears better in that timeframe, the habitat these fish are found in and the bates used …
More and more anglers are keeping their fish for table fare these days. With that comes a great responsibility to kill fish humanly as possible. It is grossly unethical to leave the fish to suffer in any way. As stewards of the water, it is on us to make sure we do our best for …
Here is the scene, I am casting off a dock in an unfamiliar fishery while on a short vacation. I did not have a ton of time to research the waterway, but I know that there must be some fish kicking around, and I always have a fishing rod handy. I throw on a little …
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I’ll be the first to admit I love hunting over dogs. I have hunted over dogs for almost as long as I can remember. But, there was a time when I didn’t have a dog, and if you find yourself in that predicament, I’m here to tell you that it’s entirely possible to go pheasant …
Just like humans, deer, amongst other animals, need salt and a certain amount of minerals in their diets. They must consume the right amount of nutrients with their food to develop properly and maintain good health. Deer would travel great distances for a taste of sodium. There are times that minerals are scarce in the …