Pier fishing is one fishing experience every angler should have. It is a popular fishing pursuit, and it’s a great way to catch a wide variety of fish. However, pier fishing requires having the right fishing gear and putting in the right amount of work to pull the catch up quite a distance above the … Read more
Drifting rig setups can be confusing because they have a few parts. You want to start with a sinker slide that connects to your fishing line. That will be the junction where your leader setup begins. To the sinker slide, you want to attach the appropriate drift weight. A drift weight is a long and … Read more
If you love fishing it is only natural to think about catching eels. Many anglers wonder about “what do American eels eat?” The answer is that while American eels are very carnivorous, they eat many types of foods. Their diet is mostly of small fish, frogs and amphibians, small rodents, aquatic insects, and dead things … Read more
Shads – while shads are technically a saltwater baitfish, the word is used so often to mean any fish that is not an adult and not a minnow. So, the general term, “shad” refers to fresh or saltwater fish that are small but not yet adult fish. Juvenile and adult bass eat shad including bluegill, … Read more
What women Anglers wear for fly-fishing is kind of standard to what their male counterparts wear – with a few exceptions such as different styles, cuts, and sizes. The following list allows you to find comfort while fishing and protection from the elements and wildlife. There is the attire for women including clothing lines that … Read more
Because the roll cast does not involve false casting, the process of roll casting is easy. Move the rod as though you are back casting then snap the rod tip forward to the 2 PM mark. The action and power of the rod will create movement in the line which will cast the line forward. … Read more
Can You Fish in The Winter? Yes, and some of the best fishing is during the winter months. Winter varies in harshness from one location to the next, and even in the most frigid of locations you can fish if you prepare properly, and you understand your fishing targets. A good example of extreme fishing … Read more
A fishing leader is at its most simplistic, the end of your fishing line where you attach the rigging. In general, a fishing leader is the segment of the line between your main line and your lure or hook. A fishing leader provides several key functions that make fishing easier and more successful. Are fishing … Read more
Finesse fishing is a method of fishing that uses a gentler approach so that lures or flies move in a natural rhythm. Finesse fishing is a learned skill that improves your success when fish are not biting. It is appropriate for many species of fish, including bass, trout, and inshore saltwater species. Finesse fishing is … Read more
How to clean a fishing reel is a question we hear a lot. Fishing reels are made to handle some water exposure but any type of grit – sand, mud, dust – will affect the quality and performance of the reel and most likely that will happen when you need the reel the most. How … Read more