As summertime approaches, the local lakes fill up with pleasure boaters, the temps creep up past unbearable, and the fish get cranky in the heat much like the anglers trying to catch them. One way to avoid the crowds and enjoy some cooler temps is to fish at night. Night fishing can be equally as… Read More »Tips for Successful Bass Fishing at Night
Fishing can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. If you are on a budget, you can still find some high very high quality fishing reels that won’t break the bank and will give you years of enjoyment. Here are five of the top rated spinning reels you can purchase on Amazon… Read More »Five of the highest rated spinning reels on Amazon for under $100 (Updated 2024)
My baitcasters take a lot of abuse, and as the year ends not only am I thinking about upcoming fishing trips I’m planning for this spring, I’m also thinking about all the gear I need to replace this year. Not to mention all the tackle I need to reorganize. When you fish every weekend or… Read More »Best Selling BaitCasters that Won’t break the Bank For 2024
One of the things I love most about North Carolina is that it offers anglers a wealth of opportunities to pursue different fish species. When early spring approaches in Eastern North Carolina, one of the most sought-after species is shad. The Roanoke River is a prime destination for shad fishing but there are several other… Read More »Eastern North Carolina Shad Fishing – Don’t Miss This Seasonal Fishing Opportunity!
I have been fishing the majority of my life and there are a few baits I have found that consistently catch bass no matter where you fish. Three baits always seems to work: A spinnerbait A crankbait A plastic worm Spinner Bait A spinner bait can be fished in many ways and it all types… Read More »Three baits You Can Always Count on to Catch Bass No Matter Where you Fish
Bass fishing can be an expensive hobby. If you spend any time at all watching professional bass fishing or even just spending time at a local boat ramp on the weekend, you would think you need a few years pay just to get started. Between the boats and boat motors, the trucks hauling the boats,… Read More »Bass Fishing on a Budget – Get Started for Under $100
Bass fishing is a great hobby that will not only get you outside to enjoy the outdoors, it will bring you some peace of mind. I have been bass fishing for years now. It is not just a sport that I love, it is a weekend respite from the stress and busyness of life. Like… Read More »How to Get Started Bass Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide
When I was a kid, my dad and I would fish for trout in the lakes and ponds around Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Most of our fishing trips involved sitting on a bank watching a bobber. Below the surface was a ball of Velveeta cheese gently formed around a hook. I have caught many a trout… Read More »The one fishing lure that seems to catch Just About anything.