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FeaturedWhat’s the Difference Between Polarized vs. Non-Polarized Fishing Sunglasses?
When it comes to fishing, having the right eyewear can make all the difference in spotting that elusive catch. Polarized and non-polarized sunglasses are two popular choices among anglers, each offering its own set of benefits. Let’s dive into the …
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GearHow to Tie the Egg-Sucking Woolly Bugger
The Woolly Bugger is a classic fly pattern that consistently attracts fish in various conditions. Today, we’ll dive into tying a variation known as the Egg-Sucking Woolly Bugger. This pattern combines the effectiveness of the Woolly Bugger with an enticing …
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FeaturedDemystifying Fishing Swivels: Types, Sizes, and Application
Fishing swivels, those small but crucial components of any fishing rig, come in an array of sizes and types, ready to elevate your fishing game. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about swivels for your next fishing …
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How to Get Your Kids Into Fishing
Here’s seven tips that I’ve found to help make fishing interesting for the kids. Take ‘em or leave ‘em… If you’ve got anything to add, I would love some ideas. 1. Keep it Simple, StupidInstead of taking your two-year-old out …
The Best Ways to Fish a Creature Bait
A 4-pounder will love a creature bait. A 10-pounder will love it. A 12-pounder will love it. A 2-pounder? Well, maybe not as much. Sure. You’ll catch a few 1-½- and 2-pound fish on a creature bait. Mostly, though, this …
How to Fish Big Swimbaits for Big Bass
I was talking with a professional angler friend the other day, and we discussed how the swimbait has become the jig of bass fishing in recent years. Yet there is still just a small faction of bass fishing fanatics who throw the really …
Close your eyes, reach into your tacklebox and grab a topwater bait. Chances are, it will catch bass. Maybe not right now. Maybe not even today or tomorrow – but sooner or later, every surface bait you own will pull …
How to Fish Jigs 101
Many pro anglers feel jigs are the most versatile and productive of all artificial lures. They will work for a wide variety of species in almost any type of conditions. Jigs, with the exception of floating jigs, are weighted by …
A Beginner’s Guide to Tying Your Own Flies
Most fly anglers hit a point in their fishing career when they think about tying their own flies. My personal journey in tying began two years after I picked up a fly rod. There’s an entirely new level of satisfaction from …
The 10 Best Spinning Reels for a $100 Budget
1. Penn Battle II Spinning Reel – Best Spinning Reel Penn Battle II Spinning Reels have Peens Drag Washers in spool which allows drag washers to be used on both the sides. Due to this, Battle II has max drags, smooth start-ups, and more …
How to Fish Jointed Swimbaits
Soft plastic swimbaits have become a hit for many bass anglers, but the hard plastic jointed versions have never achieved as much notoriety. An accomplished bass angler who relies on both soft and hard plastic swimbaits to trick bass …
How to Choose the Right Color Lure
What color lure to use? Is the top question on an angler’s mind Sounds a bit dramatic, I know, but bait color has been probably one of the most-asked questions I get from emails, at sport shows, in tackle shops …
How to Choose the Right Fly Rod and Reel for You
When choosing a new fly fishing setup, today’s angler is faced with a multitude of options, and the choices are enough to make a neophyte’s head spin. This article will explain the most important factors to consider when looking at …
