Many types of fish can be caught from a pier, and there are many ways to target them. Snapper, sea trout, sheepshead and more can be caught with the free line rig we'll talk about here. read more
Light-tackle fishing is popular for sport but can be a challenging way to land big fish. Big fish require constant pressure and attention, and attempting to land one with light tackle usually takes much more time than if one were to use heavy tackle. Light-tackle fishing is a technical sport but big fish can be landed and potentially recorded as light-tackle… read more
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, is a popular destination for East Coast fly-fishing. The bay is shared by the states of Maryland and Virginia, and there are several charter and guides services for fly-fishing in both areas. Anglers should be aware that in both Maryland and Virginia fishing licenses are required for fishing in freshwater and saltwater. read more
Chesapeake Bay is shared by Virginia and Maryland. The bay has many opportunities for all sorts of fishing. There is deep water, in-shore and fly-fishing to be had around the bay. Fly-fishing for blues and stripers, as well as in-shore sport species, around the Chesapeake Bay waters is possible. There are many guides and outfitters who offer fly-fishing char… read more
Light tackle fishing off the coast of Maui is ideal for children, teens and anglers who prefer a challenge. A less cumbersome alternative to its deep sea fishing cousin, light tackle fishing requires less gear and a rig that is less technically demanding, making it easier to manage. More about finesse than power, this type of fishing is well suited to the nu… read more
Bluegills are also known as bream, brim or sunfish. This little fish as become quite popular with anglers of all ages. Their blue gill flap, is how they got their name and how you can identify one. The males have a orange stomach, whil… read more
Stoney Brook, Minnesota, is a small township just outside Duluth. Anglers in the area have a multitude of options for places to fish, including Lake Superior. Fly, light tackle and bait fishing for species such as lake trout, crappie,… read more
Leavenworth, Washington is a mid-size resort community in the Cascade Mountains. The region has many opportunities for lake and river fishing. A number of outfitters and guides are in the region. Anglers in the area can fly- and light… 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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