Trout are a species that holds special significance for many fishermen. Their Beautiful colors and abundance across the US have cemented them as one of the best sportfish in America. Trout are typically pretty picky eaters compared to other common fish like bass. Because of this, a good line and lure setup is essential for the best results when fishing…
Flounder fishing is one of the most popular and fun forms of inshore fishing the sport offers. The uniqueness of the approach to flounder fishing is what makes it such an enjoyable type of fishing, as well as the excellent table fare that flounder provides. I don’t know much about West Coast flounder fishing, but I know quite a bit…
If you have fished for a long enough time, you have run into situations where it seems like you are hopelessly outgunned against a fish you were targeting and/or expecting. Often, upon hearing that drag scream, we panic, tighten the drag, pull the hook, break off the fish, or do something else that we quickly regret shortly after. If you…
River trout fishing is on the rise in popularity across the United States. As someone who has recently gotten far more into trout fishing in rivers in the past couple of years, I find this to be such a fun article to write. For the most part, due to regulations and precedent, most trout fishing in rivers is done by…
Due to overfishing and an increase in the popularity of bass fishing in the last few years, more and more anglers are looking for new and better spots to catch fish. Many anglers, such as myself, have turned away from the usually productive public parks, ponds, and lakes to find new areas of interest like golf courses. Unfortunately, for most…
Fishing with a jig is one of the most popular ways to fish for largemouth bass around the world. It offers unparalleled and unique action on the bottom and is specifically designed for bumping into structures on the bottom where bass can be hiding. Jig fishing provides bass anglers a way to get down deep into the habitat of the…
The ability to catch and use live bait for saltwater fishing is an absolute game-changer. Don’t get me wrong, artificials are great, but when it comes down to it, a fish is almost always going to prefer a live bait in some capacity over an artificial. Now, I know this article is a little different from the ones I have…
Surf fishing is among the most popular means of fishing across the United States, especially in the saltwater community. This being said, I wanted to write an article that can hopefully give you guys some helpful advice and tips on how to make your surf fishing experience both more fun and productive. Surf fishing is an awesome facet of fishing…
Believe it or not, Shark fishing, specifically land-based Shark fishing, has taken the world by storm. With more access than ever to heavy-duty fishing equipment, anglers across the United States have taken up the challenge and raced to the beaches to catch their very own giant Sharks. Interestingly enough, we’re seeing a significant shift in how people view Sharks as…
Spanish Mackerel are one of the most prevalent species across the entire East Coast and even into the Gulf of Mexico. Due to their huge numbers, schooling nature, voracious eating patterns, and excellent table fair, Spanish Mackerel are a very sought-after species for all levels of anglers. From personal experience, I can assure you that there is nothing more exciting…
Alaska being described as “The Last Frontier” couldn’t be a truer statement—especially with regards to fishing. Alaska is one of the few places left on this entire planet that hasn’t been ravaged by extreme commercial and environmental destruction which has allowed the fishery there to stay booming. As a result, fishing is a huge part of life in Alaska, not…
King Mackerel are probably one of the most, if not the most, widespread and popular gamefish across the East Coast and even in the Gulf of Mexico. Growing up to 100 pounds, King Mackerel or Kingfish is a prize fish for a variety of anglers around the United States. Because of the huge numbers of Kingfish in the ocean, they…