The Keys To Successful Ice Fishing

With winter quickly approaching, people who live in some of the colder regions of the country are preparing for the ice fishing season. Ice fishing is a charming sport in that people who do it often feel as though they are slipping into character. As you put on the several layers of warm and dry clothing, you can’t help but feel as though you are playing the role of some experienced, seasoned fisherman who is about to conquer the hostile environment of the winter’s ice and snow. Ice... Read more »

Fishing For Trout

You will mainly find trout in rivers rather than lakes but that is not to say you will not find them in lakes at all, its just that given a choice they would prefer the flowing water of a river. The main types of trout found are brown, cutthroat, brook and my favourite the rainbow. Catching a small trout is not that hard to do its catching the big ones where the challenge comes in. Some people prefer fly fishing as a way of catching these fish, others say using a float is best but in the end its... Read more »

Float Fishing for Carp

So many carp anglers use static setups these days that you could be forgiven for thinking that float fishing for big carp is a lost art, amazing really as it can be one of the most adrenalin filled methods for targeting big fish at close quarters there has ever been! I have heard of many a carp angler who is become bored with the current trend for fishing static set-ups at extreme distances in some cases not even casting a rod but using a bait boat to ship out a lead and hookbait to some distant... Read more »

The Secret Bass Fishing Techniques

One of the best bass fishing techniques would have to be splitshotting. This can make all the difference between a successful days fishing or sitting twiddling your thumbs all day. Without doubt you should take the time to practice this bass fishing technique and not only will it make your a better bass fisher but it will give you more enjoyment when your out fishing during the cold winter months. If you desire to master bass fishing then this is a technique that you must learn. If you do decide... Read more »

Is Bass Fishing Equipment Needed

Bass Fishing is not just a leisure sport but does need alot of planning and good equipment for a great experience. While setting out for fishing the main aim is obviously to catch as many fish as possible. For a good catch, it is very important that the proper equipment is used and is in good working condition. There is a whole lot of fishing equipment available that will help you to get a lot of fish in a proper and legal way. However, if you want to make good use of such equipment, you will need... Read more »

For Bass Fishing Success: Be the Bass

If what you want from your bass fishing is a nice day spent on the lake, then more power to you. Bass fishing for the unadulterated relaxation of it is one of the best and purest reasons to drop a line; however, if you’re angling day isn’t complete until you’ve caught and released a boatload or you’re looking to haul in a few trophies then you are going to need a more head on approach. You are going to need to know your enemy and plan your assault. Be the bass. Before deciding... Read more »

Just Bitten by the Bass Fishing Bug? A Basic Equipment List

Bass fishing for many begins the first time they get that hit and proceeds from there to become a lifelong avocation. If you have just discovered bass fishing then it’s time to start accumulating your bass fishing tackle. Over the course of your bass fishing lifetime you will probably have many rods and reels, literally hundreds of lures and a wide variety of storage boxes. However, the first gear you buy need not be expensive or abundant as long as it suits the needs of a novice bass angler. Rods.... Read more »

Trout Fishing On The Bay!

Wading in the flats and fishing in St. George Sound was as soothing and relaxing an outing as I’ve had in years. Getting out of bed early, my brother in law and I left the rest of our vacationing family and drove the mile to St. George Island State Park, Florida. We’d scouted the area the day before and found that the boat landing area at the park wasn’t deep enough to safely launch the boat. The island was still digging out of the sand due to Hurricane Dennis. Since we couldn’t... Read more »

Bend Oregon Home to Great Trout Fishing

Bend Oregon is home to several different species of trout. Rainbow Trout, German Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout and Brook Trout are the primary species caught within a short drive from Bend. Almost all lakes and streams in Central Oregon contain Rainbow Trout. The Deschutes River is world famous for it trout fishing. It begins in the Cascade Mountains Southwest of Bend. It is the source of water for Crane Prairie Reservoir and Wickiup Reservoir. It runs through the middle of Bend and eventually... Read more »

Know the Water Temperature; Know Where the Largemouth Bass Are!

The first step to catching a largemouth bass is to find out where the bass are located. You can do this through trial and error and likely waste a lot of time before success, if success comes. Or your can get a good feeling of where the bass are hanging out by determining the temperature of the water that you’re fishing in, and then using the appropriate lure to get you into their neighborhood. This isn’t a hard process, but it does take some simple calculations. The preferred temperature... Read more »