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Mastering the Art of Catching Giant Trout on Tiny Flies
Catching giant trout on tiny flies requires a combination of skill, patience, and understanding of the physics involved. In this episode of the Quick Strike podcast, Joe Demalderis, a fly shop owner and veteran guide on the upper Delaware River, …
Kayak Fishing for Texas Redfish, A Guide to Self-Propelled Adventure
Kayak fishing for Texas redfish is an exhilarating experience that combines the thrill of reeling in a prized catch with the serenity of paddling through crystal-clear waters. In this article, we’ll explore the strategies and techniques used by Texas guide …
Record-Breaking Sockeye Run on the Kenai River
The Kenai River is experiencing an exceptional season for sockeye salmon fishing, with a record-breaking number of fish making their way upstream. Over 200,000 reds have reached the Kenai River in just two days, with 107,787 counted on sonar on …
Michigan Lake Turns Rusty After Beaver Dam Breach
Lake Angeline’s Crystal Clear Waters Turn Red A normally crystal-clear fishing lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has turned red after a beaver dam breach. Located south of Ishpeming in Marquette County, Lake Angeline’s water level rose and became discolored after …
Beat the Heat—Stick Shallow for Summer Bass Action
As post-spawn season wraps up, many anglers assume it’s time to head offshore in search of deeper, cooler waters where recovering bass are expected to migrate. While that’s certainly where many fish go, it’s also where most anglers end up—creating …
Bass Fishing During a Tournament Weekend: What Anglers Should Know
When a long-awaited fishing trip coincides with a bass fishing tournament, it can be both exciting and frustrating for anglers not participating in the event. With competitive pros dominating the water, many recreational anglers wonder whether fishing during a tournament …
Mastering Fly Fishing Leaders and Tippets: What Every Angler Should Know
Fly fishing demands a different setup from most other styles of angling. While most lines are made of thin, nearly invisible monofilament, fly lines are thick, highly visible plastic cords—usually around 90 feet long. Because this bright cord could spook …
Angler Lands Giant 24-Pound Brown Trout, Shattering Shaver Lake Record
A quiet day of fishing at Shaver Lake turned into a legendary moment for 72-year-old angler Steve Jones on May 16, when he landed the lake’s largest recorded brown trout. The fish measured an astonishing 37.5 inches and weighed in …
Cast a Line and Conserve: Exploring the Joys of Fishing on Public Lands
Fishing is one of America’s most beloved outdoor pastimes, offering everything from tranquil solitude in mountain streams to high-adrenaline excitement in deep saltwater. From fly fishing in Oregon’s wild rivers to reeling in big game fish in coastal waters, public …
Urban Waters to Pro Waters: Dylan Quilatan’s Unlikely Rise in Competitive Bass Fishing
Seventeen-year-old Dylan Quilatan is defying regional expectations and rewriting the narrative of what it means to be a competitive bass angler in America. Raised in the heart of New York City—a place more associated with concrete jungles and subways than …
