Depending on where you live, fishing for bass in ponds can be a great year-round activity. That being said, fishing during certain seasons and specific times of the day will maximize the number of bass you are able to hook. The best time of the year to catch bass in ponds depends on where you …
Unless you are an avid salmon or paddlefish angler, you probably haven’t heard the term flossing. Right about now you are probably asking yourself, “What the heck is it, and how does it relate to fishing?” Contrary to the name, it doesn’t involve using dental floss, but it does result in the angler pulling their …
The majority of anglers out there consider warmer water one of the keys to consistently catching bass. This is only half true though, catching bass in 40-50 degree water is more than achievable with a few special techniques and pieces of knowledge. The key to catching bass in 40-50 degree water is understanding how their behavior …
Fishing for salmon, particularly in rivers, requires a little more know-how than fishing for species like bass or walleye. In order to be successful on your next river trip, you will need to make sure that you are equipped with the proper gear to reel in these ferocious fighters. Salmon fishing gear tends to be …
Wind can either be an angler’s best friend or fiercest foe, depending on how hard it is blowing. Few are motivated enough to get on the water when large waves are crashing into shore, but is a 15 MPH wind too strong to fish in? Most of the time a 15 MPH wind is perfect …
Identifying your fish is important but sometimes not easy. Some fish, like Warmouth and Rock Bass, look very similar. Some more experienced anglers still have trouble telling them apart, but there are a few things that set the two fish apart. Warmouth vs. Rock Bass Many people believe that Rock Bass and Warmouth are the …
When it comes to fishing, wind can either be your friend or your worst enemy. Some is better than none, but there is such a thing as too much wind. So what is the best wind speed for fishing? Wind can influence the behavior of fish to your advantage, but the ideal wind speed for …
Fishing rods come in many sizes, and perhaps this is more important to understand in fly rods than any other type. The shortest fly rod on the market today is 5’6″, but what is it useful for? And what is the shortest fly rod you should use? Shortest Fly Rod Available As I mentioned above, …
Leeches are a favorite live bait of many freshwater anglers. With rising costs and scarcity of live bait these days it is more important than ever to be able to preserve your bait as long as possible. There are three factors that play a major role in preserving your leeches for longer… Water Temperature Water …
Seining for minnows requires a couple of friends, a long net, and two poles. It takes some practice to get the hang of it, but by working together, you’ll be able to catch your own bait fish. Growing up in Florida, I’d gone fishing ever since I was a kid. I had fished with minnows …
