Small dry flies and emergers.

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 …

Read more

Blown Out Stream after a Rain

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 …

Read more

Box of emerging flies and fish net at the back in a wooden floor.

The Top 5 Ultralight Fishing Reels

Looking for a great ultralight fishing reel for your favorite panfishing spot or trout stream? Field and Stream took a look at the top 5 ultralight reels and this is what they found. #1. The SORÖN STX 10 from Abu Garcia This ultralight fishing reel is one of the newest from Abu Garcia, which is …

Read more

Selecting the Right Ultralight Fishing Rod

To a novice fisherman, the selection of various rods and reels the veteran enthusiast collects must seem a little confusing. Maybe one size doesn’t fit all, but just how many different rods and reels are needed to go out and catch a fish? The rod you use is dependent on two factors; the type of …

Read more

Hard Body Lures Vs Soft Plastics

Finding exactly the right bait is always the big question when entering unfamiliar territory or when the fish just don’t seem to be biting. Ask a neighboring fisherman and he might tell you he’s been fishing all day with a soft plastic jig and the fishing couldn’t be better. Yet another fisherman might say he …

Read more

If I Had To Choose Just 1 Setup…

I’ve always wondered about what I would do if I had to choose just 1 setup to go fishing with for the rest of my life. I know, for sure, that it would be an ultralight setup, but it did take me a while to come to a final decision about what I’d be taking with me. What did I figure out? A 6’0” rod, with a nicely built high quality reel, some sturdy 4lb test line, and 1 specific set of soft plastics. I feel like this setup will let me catch fish almost anywhere, and under any conditions. Let’s get into the specifics of what I think the perfect ultralight setup is, and why I think I could use only it for the rest of my life if I had to.

Tough Polarized Sunglasses For Fishing (Review)

I’ve recently had the chance to to try out some polarized sunglasses from BTB Sport Optics. I’ve tested them for about a month in some of the most rugged conditions, interior Alaska in the beginning of “winter”. This is what I think about them. At first glance, the sunglasses I got from BTB seemed very …

Read more

The Most Expensive Ultralight Combo

A few evenings ago, I was searching around for the newest ultralight rods and reels to see what’s available on the market today. I found a few good ones that were within my budget and also have great reviews. Throughout the whole researching process, I couldn’t help but notice all the rods and reels that …

Read more