The Simplest Way to Introduce Your Kids to Fishing (Without Wasting Money)
Passing on your love of the sport down to your kids, grandkids, or anyone new to the craft, means not overcomplicating the experience.
The Ultimate Guide to Rain Gear for Anglers: Stay Dry and Fish On!
Optimal fishing often occurs in inclement weather, requiring quality rain gear for comfort and productivity. This guide emphasizes essential features for effective fishing rain gear, including waterproofing, breathability, seam sealing, and durability. Recommendations for jackets, pants, and accessories are provided, ensuring anglers remain dry and focused on fishing, regardless of conditions.
From Cold to Hot: Targeting Bass Based on Water Temperature
Understanding bass behavior is crucial for successful fishing, as their activity correlates with water temperature. Warm water (60°F-80°F) boosts metabolism and aggressiveness, while cold water (below 50°F) slows them down. Techniques and lure choices vary with seasonal changes, optimizing chances for catching bass by matching fishing strategies to temperature conditions.
Five of the highest rated spinning reels on Amazon for under $100
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
Tips for Successful Bass Fishing at Night
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
The White Perch Bite: Early Summer Fishing at It’s Finest
Every year in late spring, early summer, the white perch bite gets white hot on our local lake, Shearon Harris. Not only is it a blast to catch them one after another, it is a good time to fill the freezer as these fish are delicious to eat. Last summer, we found a pretty good… Read More »The White Perch Bite: Early Summer Fishing at It’s Finest
PRODUCT REVIEW: Kedsum Rechargeable Aerator Pump For Bait Buckets
Earlier this spring, I needed a new aerator for my bait bucket. I was tired of fighting battery powered aerators as batteries just continue to get more expensive and I never seem to have the kind of battery I need on hand when I need it. Searching for a new aerator I ran across the… Read More »PRODUCT REVIEW: Kedsum Rechargeable Aerator Pump For Bait Buckets
Best Selling BaitCasters that Won’t break the Bank
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
Eastern North Carolina Shad Fishing – Don’t Miss This Seasonal Fishing Opportunity!
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!
Three baits You Can Always Count on to Catch Bass No Matter Where you Fish
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