Ultralight Backpacking for Ultralight Sports
When you’re trying to reach a remote camping, hiking, or fishing spot on foot, an ultralight backpack can save you time, energy and even back pain. Here are five steps to get you started.
The Lure of Fly Fishing
Fishing is the most popular sport in the world. The reasons for its popularity are many. Fishermen are enthralled by the possibility of a battle between themselves and that hidden beast below the waves. With outdoor fishing we are calmed by the surroundings of nature, the relaxation of the gentle rays of the sun and …
Incredible Ice Fishing
3 out-there ice fishing destinations It is something akin to Zen meditation – sitting in freezing temperatures on a frozen expanse of water, holding a fishing line and staring down into a self-forged hole in the ice for hours on end. To the outsider of course, nothing sounds madder than heading out in frigid temperatures …
5 Lessons Your Kids Will Learn From Fishing
We’ve all heard the saying “give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.” While that expression refers more to the idea of teaching people to fend for themselves rather than rely on others, it does contain a certain level of truth …
Best Fly Fishing Environments
Every fisherman has their prized fishing hole. Often times it’s a secret destination, the location of which they’ll guard with their lives. If you don’t have a favorite spot you return to time and time again, don’t give up looking. Continue reading as we cover some of the environmental factors to look for when searching …
Types of Hard Body Lures
Every angler enjoys experimenting with a variety of lures to see exactly which ones are being hit on in the cool waters of the early morning, or during the heat of the day. Bib-less and bibbed lures offer a variety of opportunities for every fisherman when targeting a specific species. Hard body lures are crafted …
Recommended Gear for Your Fly Fishing Trip
Fly fishing is a pastime that has spawned quite the industry behind it. As such, there is no shortage of gear you can purchase for your fly fishing trip. But keep reading as we cover what you absolutely must have in order to make your trip a success. We’re not guaranteeing any huge catches; we’re …
Selecting the Right Fly Lure
photo credit: Lonnie’s Life via photopin cc Everyone knows if you want to do a job right, it takes the right tools. When it comes to fly fishing, the most important tools you can bring to the table are the right lures. Keep reading to discover what you need to consider when selecting the right …
Fly Fishing vs. Conventional Lure Fishing
It’s difficult to observe someone fly fishing and not take an interest in what they’re doing. Learn fly fishing basics or read on to discover how this unique sport differs from conventional lure fishing. Between the solitude involved and the hypnotic motion of a fly fisherman’s rhythmic cast, it’s understandable that so many observers can’t …
Fly Fishing Basics
If you’ve been ultralight fishing for a while and just need a change of pace, fly fishing might be the answer. Or if you’ve never been much for fishing, but you love the great outdoors and would like an activity that would help you enjoy it more, ultralight fly fishing may be just the ticket. …