When planning for an ultralight fishing trip, it’s easy to become caught up with what you need and don’t need, so much that sometimes the idea of going on a trip sounds stressful – especially for beginners just transitioning to ultralight. However, it is important to remember that fishing, like any outdoors activity, requires very …
Remind Yourself to Be Safe While Fishing Even the most seasoned veterans can use the occasional reminder about fishing safety. It’s only natural that, as you start to get more comfortable and things fall into a routine, you relax your vigilance. Before you go out for another trip, however, take a moment to review your …
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.
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 …
There is always an ongoing heated debate on C & R (catch and release) within the ultralight fishing community. The debate usually centers on whether or not catch and release is better than just fishing for a meal. C & R is all about enjoying the outdoors and nature with the thrill of catching a …
Anyone that is properly prepared for their ultralight fishing holiday will return back home from their exciting adventure more relaxed than they have felt in years. The outdoor adventure will provide the ultimate experience while spending time in some of the most beautiful bodies of water available in nature. The holiday experience will provide a …
Dams can provide great ultralight fishing experiences. For starters, a large dam will often act as a barrier that prevents fish from going any further upstream. Dams also create deep water that is full of oxygen, which is great for producing large fish. There also tends to be a lot of food for fish to …
Water temperature plays an important role in how various species of game fish behave. Successful anglers pay serious attention to the water temperature of the river, stream, lake or pond they are fishing. Water temperature will affect the various fishing seasons, but it will also impact where the fish can be found and what they …
Fishing streams can be one of the most exciting and most rewarding ways to catch fish for the ultralight fishing enthusiast. Cool, clear running streams are often the best places to locate fish such as trout. Warmer running streams offer fun places to catch warm water species like smallmouth and catfish. Ultralight fishing in a …
Any day is a good fishing day. That’s the hard and fast rule of the fisherman’s heart. Of course, the fish don’t always agree with the statement. A good fishing day isn’t necessarily that bright, clear morning, without a cloud in sight, and quite a large variety of fish squabble over water temperature. Warm water …