What to learn how to tie a jig? That’s great. They are one of the easiest lures to make and can be made with just about any material. Here is how to make them: Secure your jig head – If you are like most anglers, you probably don’t have a fly tying vise. There are …
In every group of fishing buddies there is that “one guy” that almost always out-fishes everyone else. Do you think it’s a coincidence? I think not. There are some underlying “secrets” to out-fishing your buddies. Here is how YOU can be that “one guy”: Be Prepared: Before you go fishing, make sure you have all …
Bluegill (also known as bream, brim, and copper nose) spawn from late spring to early summer. This is the time they gather in the shallows to lay their eggs. This is a great time to catch them since they are in more concentrated groups and are closer to shore. While you may not impress anyone …
I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that more men/boys like fishing than women/girls. Every time I visit a fishing dock, about 90% – 100% of the anglers are men/boys. I can’t help but wonder why. Here are some of my theories: (1) Traditionally males where considered the providers for their family …
We all know that many species of fish like dense vegetation (lily pads and underwater grass beds). They feed and shelter in or near the weeds, so it’s common sense to fish there since that’s where the fish are. Not so fast. If you do not fish the weeds properly you will loose half your …
Check out these Crazy Canadians. They came up with an ingenious way to find the fish when ice fishing. You don’t even need a fish finder. I got a good laugh from this video. Watch it! You’ll enjoy it. To be safe when ice fishing, make sure the ice is thick enough. Other fish finder …
No, I don’t mean use your kids as bait. I’m talking about taking your children along with you for some family fun. It should be enjoyable and fun for both the parent(s) and the child/children. Yeah right! As a parent, I know that this is not always the case. It takes preparation and patience on …
Since spinners are not designed to imitate a natural food source, they need to flash and vibrate to entice strikes. The most important thing about fishing with spinners is to get and keep the blade spinning. If the blade is not spinning then you won’t catch nearly as many fish. Get the blade to spin. …
Have you ever seen anglers using lures that are over sized for the fish species they are targeting? I have. They seem to think that the larger the lure they use the larger the fish they will catch. Is this true? My Answer: Yes and No… Why I say Yes: Smaller fish will usually not …
Imagine this: You’ve been planning a fishing trip for over a week. You finally get to your favorite fishing spot only to realize that you broke your fishing rod tip somewhere on the trail. What should you do? Options: (1) Call it quits and go home without ever making a cast. (Yeah right!) (2) Hike …