Freshwater angling is a thrilling experience, but it doesn’t come without technical difficulties.
With so many places to fish, from big lakes to small streams and so many species to catch, it can be challenging to know how to set up properly, or how to fish for a certain species.
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Noodling is the art of catching catfish by hand. To be more exact, it’s catching catfish by using your hand as bait. The noodler sticks their hand into an underwater nest, which the catfish bites down on and is hauled up. The History of Noodling Where and when catching catfish this way started is not …
Euro nymphing is possibly the fastest-growing form of fly fishing in the industry. From the tons of specialty flies tied just for Euro nymphing, to the rods, leaders, reels, and tippet, there’s arguably more to successfully Euro nymphing than traditional fly fishing. So, that understandably makes getting started with Euro nymphing a tall order. Fly …
Flatheads are the red-headed stepchild of the catfish world. The flathead has some negative connotations to them, and there’s not a good reason for it. These are a great fish to chase after, as they put up a big fight and can grow very large, sometimes weighing over 100 pounds. On top of that, the …
Bass are the most popular game fish in the United States. They can be found in many freshwater environments throughout the country. Powerful predators, it’s easy to tell when one is on the hook. The fierceness with which they attack lures and tug on lines is legendary. But being able to tell the difference between …
One tradition with my family and friends is fishing with frogs in the heat of the summer. In the spring, we fish for largemouth bass with plastic worms and kill it. However, around May, when the frog hatch ramps up, the worms stop working as well. This is also when the lily pads take over. …
When trout fishing surfaces as a topic of conversation, things naturally drift towards the refined and rarefied world of flyfishing. It’s a sad fact that when many folks think of using a spin-casting outfit for trout, only fishing with bait comes to mind. I’m here to tell you that there is a ton of great …
One of the most sought-after gamefish in North America is the Crappie. Also known as Croppie, papermouth, or speckled bass. They’re not too big, and on light tackle, can put up a decent fight. So, what is it about these fish that draws anglers in? Below, we’re going to talk a little bit about the …
Catfish are probably one of the most fun species of fish that I have ever chased. It involves a fair amount of effort and skill. Sometimes the bite can be slow, but when you finally hook into one, they are often powerful fighters and have some weight to them. Even the smaller ones tend to …