Post Spawn Bass Fishing: Tips and Tactics for Success
There’s nothing more exciting than tossing a lure into the water and being able to catch a massive post-spawn bass. After the spawning season, there are a few ways you … Read more
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When do Smallmouth Bass Spawn? Season and Times Revealed
If you ask any angler what their favorite fish to watch would be, chances are good many would say the Smallmouth Bass. This fish is one of my favorites as … Read more
Dolly Varden vs Arctic Char: Key Differences Explained
Dolly varden and arctic char occurs in the same waters in the Pacific basin and look very similar. Both fish are fine looking animals. They have bronze colored flanks with … Read more
What are Kokanee Salmon: All About Landlocked Sockeye Salmon
Kokanee (oncorhynchus nerka) are the landlocked form of the sockeye salmon. They are smaller in size and tend to live in lakes. Like their anadromous cousins they spawn in the … Read more
Tying Leader to Fly Line: The 3 Main Methods Explained
There are three main ways to connect your leader to your fly line: using the nail knot, a loop to loop connection or an Albright knot. Some fly fishers love … Read more
Best Flies for Brown Trout: 21 Top Wet and Dry Patterns
Fly fishing for brown trout is where fly fishing began and it remains the essence of the sport. Our perception of the best flies for brown trout have changed over … Read more
Felt vs Rubber Wading Boots: Which Sole is Best For You?
For many years, I fished with felt-soled wading boots because I thought they offered the best grip in the kind of rivers I like to fish. But I switched to … Read more
What Percent of Catch and Release Fish Die? Full Stats
Catch and release fishing is becoming more popular these days for fish species where stocks are limited. Catch and release helps protect stocks of slow growing fish that are prized … Read more
Crappie Fishing Gear List: Key Items for Slab Success
While it is possible to catch crappie on any rod, from a cane pole to a fly rod, there are some types of equipment that will make the experience easier. … Read more
The Most Valuable Rare Antique Fishing Lures? (up to $100K!)
Antique fishing lures can be worth a good amount of money – some have sold for about $100,000. There are plenty of collectors out there looking to add to their … Read more
What is a Dolly Varden? How to Identify This Char Species
Dolly varden are a salmonid species found in the Pacific side drainages of North America including Canada, Alaska and Washington State. Dolley varden are also found along the Pacific coast … Read more
The World’s Biggest Bass Pro Shop: A Visit To The Pyramid
It’s one of those things that proves the old adage that truth is stranger than fiction. The biggest Bass Pro shop in the world is situated in a giant pyramid … Read more