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Fly fishing in Alaska takes place mainly in the rivers and other bodies of freshwater. The best Alaskan fly fishing lodges are located near streams that are traversed by salmon on their annual runs for the spawning grounds. It is here…
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Alaska is well-known for amazing scenery and fascinating and varied wildlife. It's a recreational paradise, particularly for fishing. Alaskan waters feature numerous sport fish species, including halibut, arctic char, burbot, northern…
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Much of the thrill associated with saltwater fishing lies in the catch. As there are typically many different species of fish in any given area of saltwater, the possibility of catching several different types of fish certainly exists,…
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Hawaii is an angler's paradise where a number of records are set on a yearly basis. In 1996, an angler reeled in a 228-pound bigeye tuna off Kona, while in 1999 a lucky fisherman caught a 365-pound swordfish. Visitors to the island par…
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In the minds of many anglers, the rivers and streams of Alaska are synonymous with salmon. A fisherman planning a trip to Alaska to fish for salmon needs to know the regulations established by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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One of the more satisfying parts of recreational fishing is putting the day's catch on the dinner table. Whether it be at a campsite or the kitchen, the first step in preparing a freshly caught fish is gutting or cleaning it.
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Braided fishing lines have claimed their place in the serious angler's tackle box. Savvy anglers quickly recognized the advantages of increased sensitivity and reduced diameter when the first superlines hit the market in the early 1990…
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Despite the retreat of its namesake glaciers, Glacier National Park (GNP), in the northernmost part of Montana's Rocky Mountains, is a rapture for the active or laid-back outdoor lover. The lakes, rivers, peaks and high meadows of GNP'…
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Dyersburg, Tennessee, is located in the northwest part of the state and about 120 miles from Memphis. Interests in the area include Graceland, Tennessee Safari Park and casinos across the border in Missouri. Hunting and hiking opportun…
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Take a look in your grocer's fish case and you may not notice many bass fish. Most fish in this family, including the silver bass, are best served quickly and soon after a catch. When you catch one of these fish, you'll find that it's…
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Keeping a saltwater fishing journal is an effective way to track your fishing and improve future trips. The journal allows you to review the best fishing times and conditions, and you can experiment with different techniques and record…
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Catching fish as food can be cost-effective over time, as well as recreational. But if you plan to bring home fish worth eating, you've got to make sure it's stored properly. Once a fish dies, its body starts to decay, and by the time…
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Everett, Washington, is located in the northwest corner of the state on Possession Sound, which leads to the Pacific Ocean. There are several fishing opportunities in the area such as the ocean and sound as well as Lake Stevens and Lak…
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Many novice camp cooks make the basic mistake of abandoning baking at the campground, limiting themselves to frying, broiling, boiling and barbecuing over the campfire, camp stove or campground barbecue grill. This is hardly necessary,…
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You've caught it, now measure and record it. Striped bass, or stripers, are a popular sport fish species found throughout much of the Gulf Coast and coastal waters of the United States. Getting accurate measurements, whether for a pers…
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