Crappie are one of the best tasting freshwater fish in America, so you’ll want to take the necessary precautions to keep your fish as fresh as possible. Everyone knows fresh fish tastes much better than ill cared for fish. Invest … Continue reading →

How do you target fish? A few places to try are along some weeds, under a tree or dock, or at the mouth of a channel. If you know where there are logs or big rocks in the water, those … Continue reading →

There are many species of fish in Lake Superior that you can catch from shore. The most popular fish targeted by shore anglers are steelhead, Kamloops rainbow trout (also called “loopers”) and coho salmon. You can use nearly any type … Continue reading →

Saltwater Fishing Tools Saltwater Gaffs and Nets to land the fish. Saltwater Pliers and Scissors to cut wire, remove hooks and tighten knots. Saltwater Fishing Knives for cutting bait or cleaning fish. A Saltwater Hook Remover to make removing the … Continue reading →

Top Tips. Grey mullet are most active at dawn and daybreak when the tide is rising, this is the best time to catch them. Mullet shoals always follow the flood tide into rivers and withdraw on the ebb tide. What … Continue reading →

The major environmental concerns related to offshore wind developments are increased noise levels, risk of collisions, changes to benthic and pelagic habitats, alterations to food webs, and pollution from increased vessel traffic or release of contaminants from seabed sediments. Why … Continue reading →

So the verdict is that tomato hornworms and other garden pests are great for fishing. They are also great for freaking people out. Are hornworms good for anything? Yet here’s the most important reason to let the homely hornworm live … Continue reading →

A 3 foot sea and 6 second wave period is almost calm. It’s just a big swell and it’s safe and enjoyable to go. If the wind is blowing less than 20 knots, we generally plan on going fishing as … Continue reading →

You can add fish-attracting motion to spoons, jigs, and other lures with a pork-rind trailer. But you’ll catch more fish with homemade pork rinds that add an irresistible scent and salty taste to your offering. Do fish like bacon? Not … Continue reading →

2 foot seas are great for fishing but can be rough for snorkeling. Its a little difficult to keep your head in the water when you are being bounced about by waves smacking you. You can check the weather report … Continue reading →

Aside from deep sea game fish, there’s a surprisingly wide variety of fish you can catch right off the shoreline, including Flounder, Rockfish and Mackerel. What fish can you catch shore fishing? Some of the freshwater fish species that are … Continue reading →

In short, no. It is not usually safe to surf at night. It is typically unsafe to surf at night because of a lack of visibility. If a surfer cannot see where they are, when the waves are coming, their … Continue reading →

What it is: Also referred to as “crumble” waves, mushy waves are slow rolling, gently breaking waves. Perfect for beginners, these waves lack speed and are not particularly steep. How it’s formed: Mushy waves occur when a swell approaches a … Continue reading →

1.5 – 2ft. GOOD WAVE HEIGHT FOR BEGINNER SURFERS? Generally speaking the smaller the better — but not too small that you can’t get moving. This usually means waves in the 1.5 – 2ft range (occasionally 3ft if you’re up … Continue reading →

Wet wading is the best way to beat the summer heat when you’re fly fishing. No question. However, shorts and flip flops are not the best option for protecting yourself against sun, wind, brush and biting flies. What do you … Continue reading →