If you are an avid angler, whether saltwater or fresh, you might consider making your own fishing weights. Losing tackle to rocks, fish, branches or just having to cut your line is quite common. It can also become expensive when you constantly have to purchase new. Making your own weights is relatively basic and you don't need a bunch of expensive equipment… read more
Walk into a well-stocked bass fishing tackle store and you are met with what seems like miles of fishing rods. At first glance they may all seem alike. Information printed on the rod just adds to the confusion to those unfamiliar with a basic understanding of bass fishing rods. While it is possible to go bass fishing with any type of fishing rod. In bass… read more
You don't have to run out to your local fishing tackle store for a new fishing net. You can make one from scratch. You can do it at home or at the bank of your favorite fishing spot if you need a new fishing net on the fly. Most of the tools that you'll need you already have, and the biggest consideration you'll need to make is what size fishing net you want… read more
Visit the shoreline of any water source, including freshwater and saltwater streams, and you'll find minnows. Minnows are prey to fish such as the bluegill and largemouth bass. Catch minnows upstream, and then carry them downsteam to fish deeper waters. For superior striking action, keep your minnows alive in a tank or bucket. Larger fish are more prone to s… read more
Jug fishing and chumming are two fishing techniques that you can use to effectively lure catfish to your fishing hole and increase the number of strikes. When chumming, it is important to understand that you will catch small fish with large fish mixed in, whereas when jug fishing you will primarily catch larger fish that remain close to the bottom. Either te… read more
Stocked trout are fun to catch and provide experienced and inexperienced fishermen an opportunity to locate and easily catch fish. Stocked trout are also great for introducing kids to the sport of fishing. They are not picky feeders an… read more
Fishing is a sport that requires patience, precision and planning. Whether you are bottom fishing (a method of line fishing whereby you lower your bait to the bottom and attract fish there) or fishing close to the bank or shore line, i… read more
Canals in California provide anglers excellent spots to catch gamefish. Numerous species, such as channel catfish, bass, stripers and flathead catfish, are found in the canals. The All American Canal System is accessible by dirt roads… read more
Crabs live at the bottom of oceans, lakes and bays. There are a variety of crab species, including lined shore crab, spider crab, kelp crab and pea crabs, and they can range in size from 1/2 inch to nearly 39 inches long. To fish for c… read more
Shakespeare reels are available in a range of colors including fire engine red, purple and dark gray. Shakespeare reels are sleek, manufactured with aluminum and titanium parts and compact for easy handling and casting. Purchase Shakes… read more
Bass fishing tournament trails are available across the U.S. and offer anglers an opportunity to travel to different regions to fish freshwater and saltwater sources. Check out the tournament schedule at a local tournament organization… read more
When fishing with braided fishing line, it's best to always choose superior lines. Braided fishing line is a multi-strand fishing line that offers strength, durability and flexibility, making it an effective choice when angling for lar… read more
The further off-shore you fish and the deeper you drop your line to the bottom, the higher your potential is for a large game catch. Many game fish are either bottom dwellers or prefer to swim low depths in open water. When rigging a h… read more
Whether you're fishing in a local stream for small catfish or out of a gulf port in search of large game fish, it's important to properly rig a fishing reel with fishing line, hooks, bait and weights. A properly rigged fishing reel can… read more
An egg sinker is an important part of any bait presentation. While you may be tempted to rig your line with the nearest egg sinker that you find, doing so could interfere with your ability to drop your line to the depth at which you wa… read more
Whether you want to purchase bait worms from a local retailer or catch a bundle from an outdoor location, finding and capturing bait worms is a relatively easy task. Like any live bait, the more a bait worm shows signs of health, the b… read more
Fishing reel repairs can range from daily cleanings to periodic parts replacement and maintenance work. While these repairs and maintenance work may seem too much for the average angler, they are not. Using a screwdriver and a few hous… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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