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Artificial Lures
Chasing the Hatch: Blue-Winged Olives Signal Spring’s First Big Opportunity
When spring temperatures begin to warm and runoff hasn’t yet taken over the rivers, fly anglers look for the first sign of surface activity. While midges dominate the late winter months, another insect starts to steal the spotlight as spring …
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Bait and Lure Selection Tips
Springtime Secret: Why Nymphing Works Best Before the Rise
As winter fades and streams begin to thaw, fly anglers across the country get the itch to get back on the water. But early spring fishing comes with a unique challenge: trout and other freshwater species tend to stay near …
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Fishing Bait and Lure
Top Natural Baits to Use for Spring Fishing Success
Spring marks the awakening of fish after a long winter of sluggish behavior, and natural baits often become the go-to choice for anglers during this time. Rising water temperatures stir up aquatic ecosystems, prompting fish to feed more actively. With …
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Going Deep: Best Baits for Targeting Bass in Deeper Water
As bass shift from shallow spring habitats to deeper summer structures, anglers need to adjust their approach to stay on the bite. One of the most effective strategies during this transition is using deep-diving baits that can reach the cooler, …
Post-Spawn Bass Fishing: How to Target Bass During Recovery Season
As spring transitions into early summer, bass anglers face a unique challenge and opportunity: the post-spawn phase. This seasonal window follows the intense spawning activity that dominates late spring and can be a productive time to target largemouth and smallmouth …
Spring Chatterbait Tactics for Bass
Spring offers prime opportunities for chatterbait fishing as bass transition through pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn phases, often focusing on shad and brim spawns. This guide breaks down effective chatterbait colors, setups, and techniques for success throughout the spring season. Lures …
Secrets of the Bluegill Spawn: What Really Draws Them In
Bluegill spawning is one of the most anticipated spring events in freshwater fishing. Despite years of angling wisdom, myths still persist about how to find active beds and when the bite is at its best. But the truth, supported by …
Spring Surprises: 3 Natural Baits You’re Overlooking
As waters warm and fish activity increases in spring, traditional baits like minnows and worms often come to mind. However, the natural world offers some surprisingly effective alternatives that many anglers overlook. These unconventional options can entice even the most …
Chasing Kings: Your Comprehensive Guide to Chinook Salmon Fishing in Idaho
For anglers across Idaho, the annual return of the majestic Chinook salmon is more than just a fishing season; it’s an eagerly anticipated event, a time when vacations are strategically planned and angling dreams are pursued with fervent passion. Revered …
Southeastern Trophy Smallmouth Bass Destinations
Anglers highly value catching smallmouth bass of any size due to their striking bronze and gold hues, impressive aerial displays, and aggressive feeding behaviors. These characteristics have firmly established the smallmouth bass as a highly sought-after and enjoyable sport fish …
Balancing Contact: Mastering Tight Line and Euro Nymphing
Dead drifts are the goal in nymphing — yet staying connected is just as critical. A nymph must drift naturally with the current while maintaining enough contact for control and strike detection. This creates a paradox: offering freedom while managing …
Mastering the Art of Catching Speckled Sea Trout
The silver flank, purple hues, black spots, and opalescent flash beneath the water give away one of the most beloved inshore sportfish: the speckled sea trout. These fish are not just a blast to catch—they also offer incredibly tasty, flaky …
Shell Shocked: Can You Really Use Hard-Boiled Eggs as Fishing Bait?
When it comes to fishing bait, anglers are no strangers to experimentation. From worms to chicken liver, marshmallows to hot dogs—if it might catch a fish, someone’s tried it. But here’s one trick that even seasoned anglers may not have …