Sometimes it seems like there is more fishing gear than types of fish in the water. Everyone is familiar with the basics, things like rods, reels, lines, and hooks. Where the real anglers start to…
We have all been there, standing in the tackle section of our favorite store and looking at all of the options. Do you need this? Do you need that? It’s hard to know what you…
Fishing has always been a favored pastime for many. Various tips and tricks come out every now and then on how you can improve your chances of catching fish. If you are anything like me,…
Fishing for crappie in small lakes can be a thrilling and rewarding experience for anglers of all skill levels. These tasty fish are found in many smaller bodies of water throughout the country and can…
If you have been fishing more than a time or two then you know how useful floats can be in certain styles of fishing. However, a basic float setup that uses a stationary bobber or…
One of the best baits for fishing from a bank, whether it be a river, lake or stream is live crickets. Whether you are hoping to catch bream, bluegill, crappie, trout, or even bass, most…
Whether it’s the dead of winter, heat of summer or just entering spring when the crappie begin to feed in a frenzy, knowing what baits are available and when to use them is an almost…
When preparing to hit the water and catch a few fish you need to gather up your tackle of choice. This also includes the baits that you intend to use. When considering your bait options…
Introduction: Crappie Fishing and the Length of Rods I was recently down at the Cabelas near the house and happened to browse through the fishing rods as one does when in a Cabelas or a…
It seems everyone is always talking about how great the fishing is at so and so lake. While this might be the case, for some people a river or larger stream may be more accessible….
