Whether you’re on hard water daily or you enjoy the occasional weekend ice fishing trip, we all understand the importance of wearing gloves. One of the most important parts of selecting gloves isn’t the gloves at all, but having extras for when a … read more

It may not seem important to buy a specific rod to catch a fish that weighs less than a pound or two, however, there are many features to look for when selecting your next perch rod. Whether you are looking for a cheap rod or a “once-in-a-lifetime” r … read more

Let’s face it low, clear water for steelhead fishing is not ideal. Fish become spooked easily, making it difficult to present your bait. While these conditions can be challenging, there are several ways to increase your hookups and catch more fis … read more

If you are reading this, you are most likely an angler. When you started your fishing career, there was probably someone who started you in the outdoors. In many cases, it may have been your father, but often it could have been your mother, uncle … read more

While they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, a typical spinner features a metal blade, often oblong or oval in shape, that spins freely along the top of a straight-shaft lure body, usually made of metal, and has a single or treble hook at th … read more

Fly tying is the fisherman’s art form. The endless varieties of materials and patterns to create make this hobby one of the most unique in the fishing world. Whether you want to make simple patterns for a local panfish pond, or large technical pa … read more

We have all seen the product pages with specifications about casting reels including their size, line capacity and bearings. The factor that I feel is most important when selecting a reel for bass fishing is the gear ratio. The gear ratio of a … read more

One of my early mentors in the wide world of fishing once told me that man has yet to create an artificial bait with the same look and nutritional value as a natural fish egg. There’s something about these literal balls of energy, whether it's th … read more

If you are a bass angler, you have probably heard many terms and methods mentioned by others that may not be familiar to you. We have all been there. Rest assured, these terms are actually very simple, and once explained, can be used to your ad … read more

Written by George Nielsen I remember the days of being stranded on shore and seeing all kinds of fishing craft target all the spots I wanted too. I remember admiring the decked out bass boats and the smaller budget fishing craft alike. I j … read more