Pitching and Flipping Pure AdrenalineBy: Gregg Munck Some people climb mountains, while others race cars or motorcycles. Then there's a rare breed that actually ride bulls to achieve their thrills...

What Fishing Means To Me By Jason McMillin My father started taking me fishing when I was 3 years old. He taught me so much about fishing and got me very interested in fishing at such a ...

Bass Fishing, not a Guy's Thing AnymoreBy Roger Lee Brown The Bass Coach Well, finally after all the years of enjoying the sport of bass fishing I have noticed that more and more women (and g...

Bass Fishing in Winterby Charles StuartFishing for bass during the late fall and winter months can be a daunting task.During the regular season, you have identifiable structure to fish, vegetation...

Bass Tournament "Shortcuts"By: "The Bass Coach" Roger Lee Brown Have you ever noticed whether it be Club Tournaments, Divisional Tournaments (B.A.S.S. Federation, Red Man,...

Charter Boat Fishing at Point Breeze   Oak Orchard Creek is a tailwater fishery that remains ice free throughout most of early the winter. A hydroelectric dam at Waterport in Orleans Cou...

Oswego Salmon Fishing  The Oswego Harbor is located at the mouth of the Oswego River and is a commercial shipping port. It is also the gateway to the NYS Barge Canal, better known as the...

Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Fishing Lake Erie is 241 miles long and 57 miles wide. It has an average depth of 62 feet and a maximum depth of 210 feet. Lake Erie has borders with four states NY,...

Delaware River Trout Fishing The East and West branches of the Delaware River meet at Hancock, N.Y. From here the river extends over 330 miles till it reaches the mouth of the Delaware Bay. T...

Fishing On Upper Yaphank Lake Upper Yaphank Lake is part of the Carmans River system in Suffolk County NY. The Upper Yaphank Lake is 19 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 6 feet. Angler...

Fishing The Seneca River The Seneca River joins Seneca and Cayuga lakes at their northern ends near the Montezuma Swap. The Seneca River also links to the N.Y. State Barge Canal system allowi...

Pike and Muskellunge Fishing In NY Northern pike are a native fish to the waters of New York. They can be found state wide in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. In fact the northern pike is one o...

Honeoye Lake Walleye Fishing Honeoye Lake is 4.5 miles in length and has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake is just over 3/4 of a mile wide. Honeoye Lake is a warmwater fishery with the pri...

Night Fishing On Lake Ontario Pictured above are Michael Siegal and Nathan Siegal from Manhattan N.Y.C. Michael and his son Nathan were on a father and son fishing trip to Lake Ontario in Osw...

Charter Boat Fishing In Oswego NY  The Oswego Harbor is a commercial shipping port. It is also the gateway to the NYS Barge Canal, better known as the Erie Canal. Oswego Harbor is referr...

Fishing For Lake Trout On Cayuga Lake Fishing for Lake Trout in the Finger Lakes has seen a lot of changes over the years. One of the oldest methods to catch lakers is called pulling copper. ...

Bass Fishing on Oakdale Lake Oakland Lake is a leftover reminder of the glaciers that once covered this area. When the glaciers receded they left a 15 to 20 foot deep lake around 15 acres in ...

Lake Ontario Trout And Salmon Fishing   Spring fishing for trout and salmon in Lake Ontario is awesome. During the winter the trout and salmon will collect up on the western basin of the...

Adirondack Brook Trout Fishing  Brook trout are a native fish species to NY waters. Once plentiful in most of NY waterways the brook trouts habitat has shrunk considerably for various re...

Fishing Sampson State Park on Seneca Lake On May 19, 2006 Gordon Carroll from Willard, NY was fishing on Seneca Lake south of Sampson State Park. He was pulling copper for lake trout. Gordon ...

Fishing In Sodus Bay Sodus Bay is large inlet on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and is located about midway between Syracuse and Rochester. Sodus Bay is roughly 3000 acres in size. The Ba...

Fishing At Captree State ParkCaptree State Park is located at the eastern tip of Jones Beach Island. Captree State Park is a large park just under 300 acres in size. The Park offers a boat launch ...

THE TARPON While you can catch tarpon year-round in the warm blue waters surrounding Islamorada, the big show takes place in May and June. This is when the giant fish converge on the area like the...

Slack Water Walleyes By Sam Anderson This is the time of the year that winter river walleyes are in their prime. The walleyes have all moved up to the staging areas right below the dams on the Mis...

Open Water Walleyes in the Winter By Sam Anderson Winds blowing out of the north at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Chances of snow 40% today, increasing to 80% tonight with a 4 to 6 inch accumulation po...

Walleye Fishing in the Fall By Sam Anderson Some of the finest walleye fishing of the year takes place during the fall. The trick is to find the best action, and to match your presentation to the ...

Late Season Eyes By Sam Anderson The weather forecast sounds like there might be a storm a brewin'. Winter storm warnings are mentioned and the cold north wind is suppose to build all day long. Th...

Fishing is a relaxing sport to enjoy with you family and friends on a holiday weekend. Of course, it is more desirable to do it safely and be aware of safety rules for everyone's benefit.It is imp...

The fly / dodger out fishes all the spoons and body baits for salmon once the water starts to warm up and the salmon go for the deep cool water.Use one of the many flashers or dodgers out there an...

The jangling of the telephone sliced through the darkness, shaking me to my core. It was 4:30 a.m., and in the handful of instants before Ken could pick up the phone on his side of the bed, I imag...

Maine's Atlantic Salmon Commission moved a step closer Thursday to reopening the Penobscot River to salmon anglers this spring.Buoyed by an overwhelmingly positive response to last fall's month-lo...

For those who don't know, and those who MIGHT care, I'm wrapping up my first year as an official Fishing Guide.Although I have no idea what "official" means. I suppose the first time som...

Anglers seeking big steelhead without big crowds may find Conneaut Creek made to order, especially at this time of year when fish have reached the remote upper portion of Pennsylvania's largest La...

The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P...

Shimano American Corporation is excited to be offering $10,000 in scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2007.Three Scholarships will be distrib...

If you're a first timer looking to purchase a fishing boat, it could be a very daunting and intimidating task. Selecting the correct fishing boat for your purchase requires a little scheming on yo...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A committee that wants to double some hunting and fishing license fees in Michigan began the slow, uphill battle Wednesday to convince state lawmakers the increases are neede...

3 Years ago, Inventor Norm Price created the first Bottle Cap Fishing Lure on a $50 bet. Since then, this lure has gone on to win 2 Canadian National Angling Championships and continues by shatter...

1. Around Lakeland, specks by far most consistent catch, with Tenoroc and Saddle Creek Park top producers. Anglers getting half-limits of good-sized specks at Saddle Creek, and Phillips Bait and T...

Did you know that when you book a guide in the Florida Keys, it's customary to call the guide the night before and ask what you should bring them for lunch? But what about trout fishing in the nor...

The other day I had the chance to take two of my sons fishing. I discovered that one of the local ponds had been stocked the day before with approximately 2200 rainbow trout. All between the 10-12...

There are several ways to catch the kind of salmon you target. Some would use different fishing methods, while others would use fishing lures. As what all salmon fishing enthusiasts know, a lure i...

Are you planning to go fishing for salmon? If you are and you are one of the beginners or first-timers, there are basic things you need to know to get you started and to help you enjoy this enjoya...

There wasn't an electrical outlet in sight. And that was one of the lures of the second Vallejo Inner-City Fishing Program, said Pelton Stewart. Stewart, director of the Continentals of Omega Boys...

  FishGillz Polarized Floating Sunglasses ReviewMike Lepeak Grand Rapids MI02/06/2008 Most people buy sunglasses for style. While it is true that stylish glasses can enhance a person's i...

Bass Fishing, not a Guy's Thing AnymoreBy Roger Lee Brown The Bass Coach Well, finally after all the years of enjoying the sport of bass fishing I have noticed that more and more women (and g...

Fishing in the winter can be a bit difficult. I don't know about you, but I've found that fishing in the winter is what we call a "challenge". I'm of course not referring to sitting on a...

With today's economy saving a few dollars is becoming America's way of life. Higher fuel prices have affected everything we do and while you can't do much about the higher prices of fuel you can s...

Did you ever wonder how the weather & moon affect fishing? I suppose you did, or you wouldn't be reading this article. In this article, I'm going to explain how these two factors affect fishin...

Humans have a tendency to believe most animals are relatively stupid - especially fish. When anglers believe fish have limited powers of observation and intelligence, they tend to exclude the less...

Have you ever wondered what the big deal is about using a drop shot rig? Is it that significant? Is it just another fad that people will talk about for awhile? You don't have to wonder any more .I...

Being An Efficient AnglerOne of the biggest mistakes that I see anglers make is the fact that they aren't very efficient. What do I mean by this? Simple. As anglers, the more time that we can spen...

HOW TO GROW FISHBAIT AT HOME WITH NO EFFORTMealworms are easy to grow at home. These come in two sizes - small and giant. I like the small s, but I have a buddy who grows the giant s. Get a new 5 ...

Fishing With A Live WormFishing with a live worm doesn't have to be simply "threading" said worm onto a large hook and then chunking is out in the water. There are much better and much m...

Fishing With A Live WormFishing with a live worm doesn't have to be simply "threading" said worm onto a large hook and then chunking is out in the water.  There are much better and ...

Lake Michigan FishingLake Michigan offers some of the best steelhead, Coho salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, and smallmouth bass fishing in the entire Midwest. Many of the tributary riv...

"The Shakeyhead"If I told you there was a bait that all you had to do was throw it out there, let it sink to the bottom and shake your rod and a fish would come and get it. Would you try...

Why I do it.When most people are out on the lake and see these bass boats flying around, doing 60 or 70mph or they see a traffic jam of bass boats at the boat ramps on Saturday morning in the free...

Lessons learned from Lake GuntersvilleI was fortunate to be invited to fish the Southern anglers Challenge Championship tournament this year. I had qualified to fish the tournament but wasn't plan...

Lessons learned from Lake MurrayIn September, the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League's (BFL) South Carolina division season ending, two day event was moved to Lake Murray from Lake Wylie as the result o...

"The Frog Bite Is On"By: Jeremy Cabe As a local angler who has never fished a tournament out of North or South Carolina going to Lake Guntersville, Alabama was a huge step in my tourname...

Where did it go?I was on Lake Wylie one day last week, running around fishing. Early in the morning I came to a tree that was laid over into the water. The water was calm, the light was low, I jus...

It was better in the old days?It?s always funny and interesting to hear stories of how things used to be. There was a time when all the wives stayed home, cars were made of steel and you could cat...

Find Your Own Fish!Have you ever had a buddy tell you he ?whacked them? on this place or that place? Have you ever watched someone else pummel fish in an area or on a place and then when you tried...

 Assured Strike Fishing Pole Holder  If you love to fish like I do, chances are you have found yourself fishing from the bank at one time or another.  Chances are you have also...

Lake Huites Mexico  As we go through our magazines, newspaper articles and other media information we hear about lakes in Mexico and how incredible the bass fishing is and how we must go thei...

Tough guy talk about Bass fishing in MexicoOk here is the pep talk and I only give it once. Let's start with what to bring and not to bring.Passport or a notarized copy of your birth certificate. ...

Building A Live Bait PenFor many anglers that live on the water or that have friends with water access, having a bait holding pen at the dock is a luxury.With a nicely constructed bait pen at the ...

Florida Mullet RunEvery fall season the mullet begin their migration on Florida's coastline.  The mullet saturate the beaches and parts of the intercostals waterways.Anglers that wait for the...

Goggle Eye Bait FishA goggle eye is the choice bait for tournament anglers and captains fishing sailfish, kingfish, and other pelagic species tournaments. You can expect a goggle eye to swim ...

Bait Fishing TipsWhen fishing for live bait, there are many signs that will put you on the bait.  A good captain can read the water and/or a depthfinder to put the angler on the bait.Circulat...

Rigging Live BaitThere are many ways to rig your live bait without hurting them and getting the most out of the baitfish.The live bait of choice varies, but some of the popular baits are:Google Ey...

Starting A Live Bait Fishing BusinessIf you have decided that the office day job is not for you, you may be interested in starting a fishing business.  There are many types of commercial fish...

Live Bait Aeration For Bait Wells and TanksACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to give special thanks to Bob Heideman, President of Aquatic Eco-Systems,Inc., for providing us with his expertise in aera...

Building A Live Bait PenFor many anglers that live on the water or that have friends with water access, having a bait holding pen at the dock is a luxury.With a nicely constructed bait pen at the ...

Florida Mullet RunEvery fall season the mullet begin their migration on Florida's coastline.  The mullet saturate the beaches and parts of the intercostals waterways.Anglers that wait for the...

Goggle Eye Bait FishA goggle eye is the choice bait for tournament anglers and captains fishing sailfish, kingfish, and other pelagic species tournaments. You can expect a goggle eye to swim ...

Bait Fishing TipsWhen fishing for live bait, there are many signs that will put you on the bait.  A good captain can read the water and/or a depthfinder to put the angler on the bait.Circulat...

Rigging Live BaitThere are many ways to rig your live bait without hurting them and getting the most out of the baitfish.The live bait of choice varies, but some of the popular baits are:Google Ey...

Starting A Live Bait Fishing BusinessIf you have decided that the office day job is not for you, you may be interested in starting a fishing business.  There are many types of commercial fish...

Changing Lower Unit Oil and Impeller on Outboard EngineSome of the most important maintenance to your outboard engine should include a routine lower unit maintenance plan.  This includes chan...

Eisenglass Replacement, Sewing, Zippers, EnclosuresEisenglass is a great material that can withstand most of the beatings that offshore fisherman put their boat through.  The problem with too...

Buying A Used Fishing BoatWhen choosing to buy a boat, you will find a great used market that will allow you save thousands of dollars over buying new.  The original buyer bites most of ...

Odyssey Marine BatteriesStaying Power - The Mystery Uncovered - Odyssey Marine Batteries by Bob Pope - Odyssey BatteriesWith the start of the summer boating season about to kickoff, now is a good ...

Live Squid Rigging For SwordfishUsing live squid for many big game species is extremely effective.  South Florida guys are reporting great hookups with swordfish when they get there hands on ...

Swordfish Fishing Fort Lauderdale FloridaYou better believe it! South Florida has a big game Fishery right off the coastline. All you have to do is get past the shelf and your in Swordfish grounds...

Mosquito Lagoon Redfish Guide and Fishing ReportIndian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Charters, May 8, 2006Mosquito Coast Fishing ChartersI always enjoy writing about my notable fishing adventures.&nb...

Rigging For Florida SailfishGorgeous, acrobatic, and lit-up, Sailfish rank as the # 1 sporty catch of south Florida. But there is a lot involved in the catch and release of these sought after game...

Bottom Fishing RigsCaptain Jose Wejebe unceremoniously tied a husky sinker at the end of a mono leader, looped a hook on a dropper six feet above the weight, impaled a frisky pilchard, and promptl...

Florida Swordfishing RiggingI was laying down on the bow of his boat gazing at the stars which were brilliant on this moonless night. All of the rods were set out, staggered by depths and distance...

Florida Swordfishing TripsOnce you have your tackle ready to go, let us describe a typical drift out in South Floridas Gulf Stream. We are basing this drift using 4 lines. Some of your center cons...

Importance of Artificial Light In Night FishingThe use of light, either chemical or battery powered plays an important role in catching swordfish. There is no question that the use of artificial l...

Winter Sailfishing South Florida StyleSailfish fishing South Florida has become an exciting sport. Learn from Captain Dave Kostyo of Knot Nancy fishing Charters how to catch an Atlantic Sailf...

Fishing Boat Rigging For Big Game Fishing"Article written for the New England Big Game Journal by Capt. Dean Panos"Recreational swordfishing throughout the world, and especially in South...

Shark Fishing Rigging, Rigs, BasicsTHE BASICS OF SHARK FISHINGShark season has started. It is August -- prime time for shark here on Long Island. Anglers have been chomping at the bit to get out t...

Winning With Wind On Leaders For Big Game FishingWhile leadering an estimated 250-pound blue marlin off North Carolina during the 1994 Big Rock tournament, Chris Bowie was pulled over the side and...

Tampa Bay Flats Fishing ChartersWith Florida being the fishing capital of the world it stands to reason that the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bradenton and Sarasota areas would offer incredi...

Kingfish Fishing With Live BaitAll up and down the east coast of Florida has a great kingfish fishery where anglers can expect to do fairly well.  The bag limit is just 2 fish per person; how...

Fishing Headquarters Charter InformationFt. Lauderdale fishing has some of the best game fishing in the world.  Fishing Headquarters is a sportfishing and drift fishing company that operates ...

Kite Fishing Instructional How ToKite Fishing ArticleWritten by Capt. Andy Roydhouse - Fort Lauderdale Fishing ChartersMany different styles of fishing have originated in the hopes of catching sai...

Jigging With Pilchard Jigs For Bottom FishIf you are the average live bait fisherman that relies on the live bait to find the fish for you, then you don't know what you are missing when the bite i...

Florida Lobster Mini SeasonFlorida lobster are a delicious treat that are available to divers within the season.  The most popular season is the 2 day mini season.The lobster mini-season give...

Giant Squid Caught By Japanese ResearchersA giant squid was captured that measured out at around 24 feet long.  Unfortunately the squid died, but will be given to scientist for further resear...

Trolling For Mahi Mahi DolphinDolphin, Dorado, or Mahi Mahi are known to bust baits on the surface when trolling.  Artificial lures such as "Dolphin Juniors" work very well when tro...

Slow Trolling Live BaitIf you are going offshore fishing, then live bait should be in your arsenal for effective fishing.  Pilchards, Goggle Eyes, Ballyhoo, Herrings, and Blue Runners make ex...

Wrightsville Beach Fishing GuideRod-Man Report November 22, 2006 Hi Folks, Happy holiday to all and don't eat too much. The Rod-Man is on a diet and feels like everyone else should suffer too. Due...

Sailfishing From A KayakMany anglers take paddle each year and head out to 120ft of water off Miami with one fish in mind, the Atlantic Sailfish.  Anglers pack live baits via tow and make the...

Trolling For TarponIf you have decided to target the silver king that can get to be over 200 pounds of muscle, than there are many different methods of fishing for them.Trolling for tarpon can be ...

How To Keep Your Catch FreshBefore heading out fishing you should always pack your cooler with sufficient amount of ice that will cover a good days fishing.  Never plan for a bad day of fishi...

Replacing a Fishing Rod GuideRods over time can take a beating, but the first part of the rod that can show wear and tear are the rod guides.  The guides are what bring the line onto the rod ...

Sea Anchor For Drift FishingA sea anchor is a great tool to use while drift fishing.  It acts to slow your drift against the current and keep you in the desired depth, area, and zone for as l...

Rod GuidesI'm building myself a set of 50-80 rods and I am a bit uncertain on the guides that are going to suit me best. I am going to be doing a fair amount of swordfishing with 80 lb mainline wi...

The Future Of SwordfishingOk guys I think some guys are doing there best to keep rec anglers and others distracted from what is going on.The question is who should make the decisions regarding our...

Mono County FishingHowdy friends and Sierra Drifters.  Best fishes to all for this Eastern Sierra trout season finale 2006.  The last day you may fish in Mono County is November 15th.&nb...

How To Choose A Cast NetA cast net is a great fishing tool to capture bait and other fish with one quick toss of the net.  Most anglers use a cast net or sabiki rigs to catch bait before head...

Best Reel For SwordfishingWhen choosing the proper reel for big game fishing there are very considerations to take into account.The most important decision will be the size of spool you decide to ...

Deep Sea Fishing In San DiegoSan Diego California has some of the best deep sea fishing in the world.  From just a few miles offshore anglers can catch a variety of big game species using lig...

ASMFC Gaffs Recreational Summer Flounder FishermenAtlantic Beach, NC 10/25/06- Just when recreational anglers had the chance to keep the 2007 summer flounder season viable, the Atlantic States Mar...

Barrelfish Deep Drop Fishing ReportIt all started out as a case of insomnia. Or rather, a rare case of me waking up at 6:30am on a Sunday for no good reason. I had no plans, so I started gathering...

Harpoon vs Flying GaffThe two primary ways of securing big fish at the boat includes a harpoon and a flying gaff.  They are both very different in structure and use.A flying gaff is made as t...

Alutecnos Fishing Reels Product ServiceIt is always interesting to see what level of service companies put you on and how they treat each individual person. All I can say is Alutecnos is hands dow...

Captain Dan Malzone - Fly Fishing Tampa BayYour ORVIS Endorsed Guide for the Tampa Bay Area.DAN MALZONE : Started fly fishing in early 60's in fresh water and moved to saltwater late 60's. One of ...

Deep Sea Fishing In CubaCuba offers some of the best deep sea fishing in the world.  Many anglers and captains report great catches on Dolphin, Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. If you are goi...

Swordfish Head Boat Fort Lauderdale FloridaNew to Ft. Lauderdale is an 85' Gulfstream Party fishing boat hosting a Friday night open boat swordfishing trip. Every Friday night from 6PM-2AM. The bo...

Port Aransas Texas TX Deep Sea FishingGulf fishing for Tuna, Ling, Snapper, and Sharks can be some of the best deep sea fishing in the world.  Port Aransas Texas Gulf offers the finest gulf c...

Deep Sea Fishing FloridaFlorida offers some of the best deep sea fishing in the world.  South Florida specifically is just minutes from the gulf stream where you can tackle with big dolphin, ...

All anglers should now be aware that getting a fish mount no longer requires the killing of the fish.  Accurate measurements of the length and girth are used to make a fiberglass replica. Sai...

Fiberglass Reproduction Fish MountsToday, taxidermist can provide you with a beautiful fiberglass replica of your prized catch.  It is no longer necessary to kill the fish, thus conservationi...

Avalon Fishing PierAvalon fishing pier is located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.  The pier is one of the hottest fishing piers on the east coast.  Flounder, Mullet, Drum, Pompano, ...

How To Clean TunaTo keep the Tuna in best condition be careful how you handle it. **Always gaff in head to avoid puncturing flesh which will ruin the meat around the puncture for a good distance. ...

Mullet Fish Season Has BegunYes, the season of the mullet is upon us as schools of silver mullet and other baitfish begin their migration south for the winter.  Everywhere you look, schools o...

Shortfin Mako Shark FishingTwo weeks ago, after being nearly spooled on the 50 wide, we decided that we had finally zeroed in on the "sword zone" in our fishing area, but really needed t...

Possible New Requirement for Deep-Sea Fishing BoatsVMS (Vessel Monitoring System) may be a requirement for deep sea fishing boats.  With the system linked to a monitoring center in Putrajaya,...

New IGFA Pending World RecordsHOT News from the IGFA New Pending World RecordsEach month the IGFA highlights documented fish catches from around the world. A number of applications have been submi...

Billabong Catfish IslandNational Fisheries have closed down the local hot spot to conduct research on the river.They will be closing the island off to recreational anglers from September 11 throug...

18' G-Loomis push poleIndian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, September 13, 2006Mosquito Coast Fishing ChartersAs we spin around the sun on our short ride through the universe, we are often chal...

North Sea Holland Fishing TripA trip to the North Sea has anglers with some great fishing.   Many anglers from al over the world go to the North Sea in search of the good fishing. M...

Hell's Gate FishingThe fishing in Savannah River's Hell's Gate has been pretty good.  There have been several sharks ranging from 2 to 6 feet caught.Night fishing and morning fishing with liv...

Protecting Striped BassRFA Members Instrumental in Protecting Striped Bass  Silver Spring, MD - In a move that will surprise many, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced today...

West Walker River Fishing GuideHowdy friends and Sierra Drifters.  Best fishes to all for this Labor Day 2006 fish report from the Eastern High Sierra.Some big changes have occurred in a few ...

The California Fish and Game CommissionThe California Fish and Game Commission Places Ban or Heavy Restriction on Fishing in Many of the Top Deep Sea Fishing Destinations off California's Central ...

Man Catches 8 foot 250 pound plus Porbeagle Shark of f Coast of SunderlandMan Catches 8 foot 250 pound plus Porbeagle Shark of f Coast of SunderlandWhile deep sea fishing off the Coast of Sunderla...

Cast Away Fishing ChartersIt's a little warm but the fishing is going off. Keep reading and you will get to see a day of a lifetime! Not that all the trips that we have had lately have not made so...

Double D Charters Fishing ReportSince my last report, I was on vacation for a week, back to the Bahamas a few times, and fished Miami for a few days.  Also since my last report, it seems we h...

Sierra Drifters Guide ServiceJuly 23, 2006Howdy friends and Sierra Drifters.  Best fishes to all for this mid July fish report from the Eastern High Sierra.The overall fishing has been very g...

Steps To Landing Big FishingHow to Avoid Common MistakesIf you're like me, you probably have run into many people that have invested  thousands on their boat but still have difficulty capital...

Surf Beach Snook FishingGENERAL Snook are a very popular gamefish that is commonly sought after by recreational anglers. Snook are very finicky when it comes to moon phases and tides. The surf sno...

Florida Inshore Tarpon FishingThe summer time fishing on the reef continues to remain in its normal pattern. Blue water, north current, good edge, and lots of bonito, kingfish, and barracuda. Just...

Port Canaveral Cobia FishingIt's been a busy Summer for most of us here at Port Canaveral. We did manage to lose a few days to some unseasonable  windy weather. The main species out there are...

Womans World Record Mako Shark Woman in Oxford California catches a world record Mako shark.  The shark weighed in at 1059.5 lbs.    The crew of Xta-Sea was fishing a tour...

Redfish Fishing FloridaIndian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, July 13, 2006Mosquito Coast Fishing ChartersRainy Day RedfishI'm getting that squally feeling once again.  Two upper level low...

Bridgeport Reservoir FishingJuly 10, 2006Howdy friends and Sierra Drifters.  Best fishes to all for this July moon fish report from the Eastern High Sierra.Fly fishing conditions have improve...

Miami Tarpon FishingTHE TARPON SEASON IS STILL GOING STRONG!! There continues to be lots of very small dolphin all over the ocean whether you are 15 miles out or fishing in 150 feet. The best bet ...

Western Sound Long Island Fishing7/7/2006 Western Sound - Morning The red hot chunk bite continues as Russ. Ken, and Larry caught more than a dozen keeper bass to 27lbs during a bite that lasted j...

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame to enshrine five menIGFA Fishing Hall of Fame to enshrine five menEighth annual Rolex sponsored event honors contributions to the sport of fishing  DANIA BEACH, Fla....

Record Hammerhead Shark Had 55 BabiesRecord Hammerhead Shark Caught Pregnant with 55 baby sharksThe recent hammershark that was caught and killed in Boca Grande Florida, weighed over 1200 pounds m...

Venice Louisiana LA SwordfishingI knew that the northen gulf had swordfish since a few other captains have caught them up here. And I finaly had the crew to give them a shot. So I studied the char...

New Pending World Records IGFAHOT News from the IGFA June 2006By Pete JohnsonA number of young Florida anglers took the top honors in the fourth annual Mercury/IGFA Junior Angler World Championshi...

New Government Sponsored Plan to Promote Deep Sea Fishing in MalaysiaMalaysia has announced a new plan to help promote deep sea fishing by offer fishermen the boats and other supplies they need to...

Venice LA Bottom FishingLance left out on a bottom fishing trip with the Bergeron gang. Didnt get all the details but from what I understand they had to do alot of running and in the end made a ni...

Beach Shark FishingThe past few years I have fished south Florida's beaches in the summer time for big sharks. It's no secret that in the summer time big sharks come in from the deep for the warme...

Fishing The Gulf With Captain RandyJust because you've never gone fishing doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fun and excitement of the sport! Capt. Randy is one of the premier guides for Texas, Loui...

  Fishing Internet Ad Agency Announces Launch of Mobile Fishing Guide Search SiteUse uour mobile device and FishingGuide.Mobi to locate fishing guides in all 50 states    ...

  Fishing Internet Ad Agency Announces New Web Site With Targeted Ad Opportunitywww.ChattanoogaFishingForum.com provides potential for millions of ad impressions     ...

Gary Yamamoto's Winning Spinning Rods As an avid angler, I am on a never-ending mission to find better fishing rods. How it works is I constantly question everyone I know about what rods they use ...

Dropshot Model #SSC661M9H Yamamoto Spinning Rod Today, many anglers are aware of Gary Yamamoto's legendary ability to design and build world-class soft bass baits. But most are unaware of Gary Yam...

Medium Light Model #SM2701ML Yamamoto Spinning Rod In 2007, Gary Yamamoto designed several additional spinning rods. The main goal was Gary's growing desire to use spinning rods with braided line....

Medium Action Model #SM3701M Yamamoto Spinning Rod In 2007, Gary Yamamoto also designed the medium action model #SM3701M spinning rod. This is the heaviest of all three Yamamoto spinning rods, and...

Assorted General Tips for Bass Fishing with Spinning GearHopefully you may pick up a tip or two here to help you make better use of or to better understand the place for spinning gear.Keep in mind...

Spinning the Frontier of Finesse Key milestones, mavericks and methods have hallmarked the frontiers of finesse over time:Charlie Brewer: A Southerner started finesse first. Fishing Hall of Famer ...

Gary Yamamoto's New Spinning Rods for Braided Line Gary Yamamoto's new spinning rods for use with braided line include:SM2701ML · 7'0" · Lure Wt 1/16-5/16 oz · Line 4-10 ...

Spooling a Spinning Rod for Braided Line Spinning rods have long been the wand of choice for the garden variety weekend recreational angler, and for good reason. Spinning rods are easy to master a...

More Tips for Using Gary Yamamoto's New Spinning Rods Today there are more bass fishing rods on the market than an ordinary angler can sample in a lifetime. But Gary Yamamoto is no ordinary angler...

KATSUTAKA IMAE, JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS BASS ANGLER There are legendary pro anglers in Japan, national stars who have climbed to the top of bass mountain in their own country. So they embark to the Un...

Not Able to Make It to the Big Tackle Shows in Japan?Here's the next best thing - a long list of the exhibitors you are likely to find there. These are the types of companies and organizations tha...

Surface Swimmers What looks like a jerkbait, has the long, slim minnow shape like a jerkbait, a plastic lip like a jerkbait, wiggles like a jerkbait, but isn't a jerkbait?It's Bassdozer's Surface ...

Spinnerbait BladesSingle BladesMost anglers prefer double blades these days. Few use single blades, and there are even triple and quadruple blades now. But keep in mind that a single blade generat...

Which Blade to Use When?What I usually find is that bass will hit several, sometimes many different blade patterns on any given day. And at the same time, I do indeed find distinct combinations of...

Bassdozer's Hidden Head SpinnerbaitsHidden Head Spinnerbaits. This design is not traditional. Actually, very few spinnerbait brands possess this design. Yet the Hidden Head provides advantages ove...

Bassdozer's Spinnerbait SkirtsBassdozer has customized these silicone skirt colors to provide you with a truly great lure skirt! They are super soft for pulsating breathing skirt action.Silicone s...

New Skirt Style for 2006Silicone skirts for spinnerbaits have improved in design lately. One skirt manufacturer has recently perfected a center hub that locks seventy skirt strands (each 2-1/2&quo...

Bassdozer's Spinnerbait TrailersThere are two types of trailers for spinnerbaits. First, trailer hooks, and second, trailer baits.Let's talk about trailer hooks first. Some pros who are written ab...

Spinnerbait RattlesA worthy and little-used type of spinnerbait trailer or attractor accessory, is to add rattles to a spinnerbait. Many anglers use rattles on jigs, but virtually no one uses them...

Bassdozer's Spinnerbait TacticsIn sunny Arizona where I reside, bass season lasts twelve months. I tie a spinnerbait on shortly after New Years, and a spinnerbait will usually catch fish for me on...

WMT Announces Heckel's Cup Awards Contributed to MuskieFIRSTHeckel's Marina has made muskie tournament fishing history by offering $50,000.00 in bonus money. That's right, if you buy a new to...

Pamp's Outboard Inc. Announces 2008 Open House DatesWalleye FirstPamp's Outboard Inc. Open HousePamp's Outboard will have its annual open house March 14th and 15th. We sell Ranger, Stratos an...

Walleye with Lemon Caperbutter SauceWalleye FirstServes 2Recipe by WalleyeDirect.com2 6-8 oz. Walleye fillets1/4 cup capersSalt & pepperjuice of 1/2 lemonflour1 cup dry white wine2 oz. Ol...

Anglers as Role Models Announce 2008 Outing DateWalleye FirstThe 2008 ARM Outing date has been set for Friday June 27th. Everts Resort will once again be hosting this event focusing on kids f...

Chat with LOTW Guide Doug JohnsonMuskie FirstSlamr: MuskieFIRST is happy to welcome back into the chat room Doug Johnson! Thanks for joining us! dougj: Great to be here again! sworrall: Welco...

Drifter Tackle announces New Baits for 2008Contributed to MuskieFIRSTThe Milwaukee Musky show set the stage for 4 new baits from Drifter TackleToledo, Ohio; February 15 -- On February 8th -10...

Chat with Mark Rogers of Okuma FishingMuskie FirstSlamr: MuskieFIRST Welcomes Mark Rogers of Okuma Fishing back into the Chat Room, thanks again for joining us Mark! Okuma_Mark: Thanks for ha...

Muskie Mofia Tournament AnnouncedContributed to MuskieFIRSTMuskie anglers are 'different'.Not long ago, a small group of Muskie anglers form the Chicago area got together, fished the PMTT, sh...

Aqua Vu and WalleyeFIRST Present Solve the Underwater MysteryWalleye FirstFrom above the surface, a lake can deceive us. Some of us imagine we've fished every rockpile, weedbed and mudflat in...

MuskieFIRST Online Seminar Series Welcomes Professional Edge Custom RodsMuskie FirstSlamr: MuskieFIRST welcomes Keith Terlinden of Professional Edge rods to the Chat Room! Thanks for coming i...

Mercury Marine Releases 2008 Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury Angler Contingency ProgramWalleye FirstFOND DU LAC, Wis. Mercury Marine is pleased to announce its 2008 Ranger Cup Powered by Mercur...

2008 MuskieFIRST Online Seminar Series Welcomes Tony GrantMuskie FirstSlamr: MuskieFIRST welcomes Tony Grant to the Chat Room, thanks for joining us again on this snowy (up north at least) ni...

Just Big Muskies Volume 4 Contributed to MuskieFIRSTJust Big Muskies Volume 4 'Just 2007' Featuring Mille Lacs and Vermilion brings you 16 big muskies with 10 over 50 all caught on Mille Lacs...

MuskieFIRST Online Seminar Series Welcomes Jason SloanMuskie FirstMuskieFIRST welcomes Jason Sloan of Badfish Outdoors, here to talk not only about Badfish Outdoors but also row trolling in N...

THE FISHING EXPERIENCE When we talk about the fishing experience, we are talking about an outdoor activity that should be a positive experience for all participants.  The fishing experience s...

EARLY METHODS OF FISHINGFishing, one of our earliest outdoor activities started as a means of gathering food and has developed into a sport of popularity, personal challenge and leisure activity. ...

THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCED EQUIPMENTThe casting system, like the equipment used in other sports, plays an important part in the success or failure of its user.  Fishermen need a good working ...

ROD AND REEL RELATIONSHIPThe rod and reel relationship is a simple one.  You do not put a large salt water reel that is capable of handling fifty pound test line on a lite, fresh water rod th...

REEL AND LINE RELATIONSHIPThe relationship between a reel and the line is an important and functional one.  For example using a heavy line on a reel that is designed for light line will cause...

ROD AND LURE RELATIONSHIPThe relationship that is developed between the rod and the lire differs between fishermen.  A lure of a certain weight might be cast effectively by one fishermen but ...

LURE AND LINE RELATIONSHIPThe relationship of the line and the lure is extremely important to the bait fisherman, the spin cast fishermen, the spinning fishermen because the weight of the lure act...

ROD LINE RELATIONSHIP.Every rod has a range of line strengths that will work effectively.  Each rod has an ideal line weight and can be found within the manufacturers suggested line weights f...

RODS, THE MAGIC WANDFishing rods are a very important part of the fishing system.  They are the magic wands that help to control the fight with the fish.  Rods facilitate the cast allowi...

MORE FISHING RODS, THE MAGIC WANDToday's modern rods come in various lengths, weights, actions and designs.  All of today's rods have certain properties that are common to all rods.  The...

MATERIALS Modern rods are made of solid fiberglass, tubular fiberglass, graphite, boron, bamboo and composites such as fiberglass and graphite.  Other materials are sometimes used but these a...

REELSReels, the powerhouse of the fishing system are also the heart of the system and must be kept in top working condition.  Reels are line storage areas as well as having the function of co...

FISHING LINESFishing lines are probably the most confusion part of the fishing system and the only link between you and the fish.  Each line has its own characteristics and should be matched ...

LINE CARELine care and storage is an important part of caring for your gear.  Fly lines should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth and if storing for an extended period of time remover ...

LEADERSLeaders, are simply protective, short lengths of wire, plastic coated wire or monofilament line attached to the end of the line to protect it from the sharp teeth of some species of fish. &...

HOOKSHooks, without a doubt are the single most important part of you terminal tackle.  Hooks come in a wide variety of styles and sizes.  Hooks can be J style, circle, wide gap single b...

SWIVELS Snap swivels are the connecting link at the end of your line and is often used as a quick connect between your line and a hook or lure.  It also serves as a means to minimize the...

FLOATS Floats play an important part in the presentation of fresh, frozen and artificial baits.  Floats that are properly used will position baits at the proper level, keep baits out of ...

SINKERS Sinkers, like floats come in a wide assortment of shapes, sizes and styles.  Each one is designed to accomplish a certain job.  There are sinkers designed for trolling, some...

ACCESSORIESAccessories are designed to make your fishing experience less likely to create frustration and help to keep your fishing experience organized.  They are also there for your use to ...

NETSNets and gaffs are used to help you control the fish during capture.  Only use a gaff as a last resort and gaff a fish in a spot that will cause little damage.  Under the chin is a g...

WADERSWaders and boots let the fisherman fish in areas that he normally would not. They also help to prevent slips and slides when working a brook, stream or river. If you generally fish rivers ea...

BAITSBaits are an important part of the fishing puzzle and must be taken seriously; keep frozen baits frozen and fresh baits fresh.  Live bait requires great carte and attention to keep it al...

Fishing is the biggest sport in the world and there are literally millions of keen anglers in almost every country, of all ages and both genders. You can fish with the basics - a simple rod and so...

I've Got Your Dollar I am not a "fisherman" per se, but I have fished on and off over the years and enjoyed it when I did.It seems to me that one of the best parts of fishing is the comp...

The Biggest Pink Salmon that Never Was by Bill CariBack when pink salmon were relative newcomers to the Great Lakes, my friends and I went on a charter out of Frankfort, Michigan on the Sea Joy.We...

Beginner's Luck:The Bass from Lake MoultrieBack in the 70's, I took a Chief Radioman off my Submarine bass fishing for the first time in his life. I picked him up from his house in Charleston S.C....

Fishing on Yuppie LakeNov 13, 1999. Dbx16, Jeff, and myself went fishing at Dover Lake. This was the lake that my Dad taught me to fish on. For years, my dad and I would take the boat there after ...

The Four-Legged SurpriseOne day, my uncle and I were fishing for bass from a 12-foot jon boat. We were using plastic worms and shiners.Attached to the rod I was using was a spinning reel with 8-po...

Jumpin' Bass:The Surprise HitchhikerOn a windy day in March, 2001 I decided to try my luck at a local pond where I've caught many nice bass.Because the pond is surrounded by a fenced-in pasture, i...

The Tackle:One that Almost Got AwayFor about a year, my friends and I had a lot of fun catching huge gar, using minnows as bait. One year, we decided that a change in scenery was in order, and it ...

Catch and Release"I've heard of people like you, but I never thought I'd meet one!" the fish seemed to say as I retrieved the hook from its upper lip.I love to fish. Oh, how I love to go...

Fishin' With Dad Sometimes after supperWhen a burst of sun was still out shining;My Dad and I would go fishingIn a place far from confining;Just right behind our rancher home,Down this narrow...

Quality Time When I was a young man of 15, My grandpa took me fishing. Separated by a generationWe watched the Sunrise on the Columbia together, in equal awe. That man gave me a revelation th...

Fishing LureNever ending ripples on the water,Give evidence of hungry fish.Finally, casting and retrievingInto dark water.Shining, Bright, colors,Have minnows, frogs, spinner bait.Its glint fatall...

The Fisher in Nova Scotiaby Barry SabeanFishers are valuable furbearers, well known for their ability to prey on porcupines. It was a considerable blow to our province when these animals started t...

Oh Those Erie ‘Eyes By Bob Riege and Mark Brumbaugh Trolling is probably the most universal methods for catching walleyes on Lake Erie. Trolling and covering as much water as is necessary to...

Wind Blown Walleyes By Bob Riege and Ross Grothe Winter is a great time to reflect on the seasons that have past. It seems that winter is the longest of all seasons and I sometimes wish my life aw...

Whispers on the Water By Bob Riege The first fingers of light claw across a dark sky and in the distance you hear the haunting call of the loon as it awakes to greet the dawning of a new day. Wate...

The Best Gift of All By Bob Riege Want to really surprise your spouse this year with a perfect gift? One gift that keeps on giving is to spend time alone with your spouse. I am sure that you are t...

Tales from Ses By Bob Riege As a teacher of history and an outdoor writer it is a rare occasion when both can be combined especially on a fishing trip. An outdoor writer can usually work some type...

Spring Shallow Water ‘Eyes By by Bob Riege Few people look to water less than 15' deep, but this shallow water can produce some of the biggest stringers of the year in early spring. If you w...

Back to School on Crankbait Retrieval By Bob Riege You can cast a crankbait and retrieve it straight back with no gimmicks and catch fish. You might catch more, however, by using a couple basic ma...

Headin' South for ‘Eyes By Bob Riege Winter has its icy grip on the Upper Midwest. Most of us have our boats on our trailers and if "cabin fever" has set in all we need to do is pu...

Cruising for Walleyes By Bob Riege How many walleye anglers out there have sat through countless seminars and watched T.V. programs where others have told us that when we fish for walleyes that we...

Plastic Baits are Fish Magnets By Bob Riege Many devoted walleye chasers wouldn't think of going after their favorite fish without a good supply and wide variety of live bait. Minnows of various s...

Changing Conditions for Iced Walleyes by Colin D. Crawford As winter ice fishing progresses some tactics have to be changed. Early in the season the action is fast and as the ice gets thicker and ...

Sportshow Time by Colin D. Crawford If you have spring fever and you can't wait until the upcoming fishing opener, there are a variety of things you can be doing to make preparation for any opener...

Giving Fish too much Credit by Colin D. Crawford A fish has two major things in its environment, the water it lives in and the weather that is changing, not only seasonally but day-by day, hour-by...

Current Break Walleyes by Colin D. Crawford I flipped my jig in a little eddy that was caused by the tip of the wingdam. As the jig carried the fathead minnow to the bottom I felt a familiar tick ...

Autumn Walleyes by Colin D. Crawford Once the water temperatures get below 55, most anglers put their fishing tackle away. True, the major peaks of fishing season are just about over, and the weat...

Late Season Fall Walleyes by Colin D. Crawford As predator fish begin their fall feeding habits, their focus centers on large forage. Young of the year perch, cisco, river shiners and chubs, along...

Plastic Baits for Fall Walleyes by Colin D. Crawford Many devoted walleye chasers wouldn't think of going after their favorite fish without a good supply and wide variety of live bait. Minnows of ...

Walleye Gold Favorite Fall Color by Colin D. Crawford Walleyes are a structure oriented fish, most of the time. You might find large schools on some Great Lakes that don't relate to specific struc...

Northern Lights and ‘Eyes by Colin D. Crawford I've never been much of a night fisherman. My theory has always been that if you can't catch them during the day, you won't take them at night ...

The Thill is Gone! by Colin D. Crawford Growing up in fishing everyone knew what a bobber was and on the end, of a cane pole, the bobber was the first depth finder a boy could purchase over the co...

Accessorize That Rig! by Colin D. Crawford Buying a new boat takes some real thought before looking at price and color. Being in the fishing industry I have the opportunity to be in contact with v...

The Board Game by Colin D. Crawford With the advancement in electronic games many people have lost sight of the old fashion board games. I can remember growing up playing checkers, chess, and a ho...

Finding Active Schools in Open Water by Colin D. Crawford With the beginning of summer I start to think about getting out and fishing for schooled up fish. That is right, those fish come together ...

Trolling Spinners by Colin D. Crawford It has often been said by many an expert that the walleye is probably one of the most finicky eaters that swims in fresh water. To combat that an angler must...

Walleyes in Transition by Colin D. Crawford Warming water temperatures in spring send monster walleyes on a devouring fever. Whether the lure is a minnow, an imitation crankbait, leech or red tail...

In Respect of Saugers by Colin D. Crawford Many anglers today select a specific fish to pursue. Some anglers will only fish for bass, others only for musky and of few only for walleyes. Next time ...

Ice Out Perch by Colin D. Crawford Ice out perch are perhaps my favorite part of spring. Small bays and backwater areas will be where we see the first sign of perch. In fact, the main lake could s...