The early morning hours are great for casting a crankbait or jerkbait for prespawn bass that have yet to move up. When should you throw a crankbait? Crankbaits work best in the spring, summer, and fall, except during the few … Continue reading →

Last, but certainly not least, water movement is important to many species of fish. In fact, some fish require a current for optimal health, especially schooling fish. However, the converse is true for other fish species. Bettas, for instance, prefer … Continue reading →

Walleye. Many people call walleye the best-tasting fish in freshwater, although yellow perch should also get the same accolades, as they are a smaller cousin. Most walleye are filleted, but they can be cooked in a variety of ways, including … Continue reading →

Long spinning rods, 9 to 11 feet long, are needed to keep the line off the water to prevent it from dragging in the current and pulling the bait unnaturally. Why are salmon rods long? The extra length of 10 … Continue reading →

Is acrylic sustainable? Theoretically, the sustainability of acrylic is often touted as being fairly good, due to the fact that it is highly recyclable, without loss of condition, and durable. It can be introduced into a process instead of primary … Continue reading →

Extruded acrylic is transparent, moisture resistant and half the weight of glass but many times stronger. Compared to its cast counterpart, extruded acrylic rods have a better tolerance on thickness, they are easier to bend & shape and can be … Continue reading →

Acrylic rod maintains the workability of acrylic sheet in a round form. There are two different manufacturing methods used for making acrylic rod. The first is by casting the acrylic into the required rod diameter – this is called cast … Continue reading →

When water levels are falling, fish are more likely to cluster in deeper pockets, hiding under structures like rocks and roots. When water levels are extremely low, fishers should seek out deep, isolated pockets with lots of shade and shelter. … Continue reading →

The one reason these types of shelves fail is because the hardware doesn’t hold up overtime. Once it starts to sag, things literally go sideways, sliding off your shelf. Or at worst, your shelf could fall right off. The hardware … Continue reading →

Last but not least, another reason why people believe you can catch more fish with fly fishing is that you will be able to catch all types of species. This includes bluegills, bass, trout, and many more. Some of the … Continue reading →

How do you rig a Czech nymphing? A typical Czech nymphing rig is 10 to 14 feet long and consists of: 3 feet 20 lb monofilament (Gold Stren is often used to aid in strike detection) 2 feet 14 lb … Continue reading →

Here’s a basic guide with eight quick tips for dealing with trolls in video games. Learn to mute. Don’t feed the trolls. Team up. Throw a wisecrack/use the power of humiliation. What is the best way to respond to trolls? … Continue reading →

Do you troll up a river or down? As mentioned earlier, trolling up stream can help you slow your boat, and the baits get much more action being as they are working agsinst the flow. Going down stream you’ll, at … Continue reading →

A great way to troll your friends is to text them something exciting and, when they respond, text them a gif of the ellipses indicating you’re typing. Leave your friend waiting anxiously to see your response. How do you properly … Continue reading →

While there are different ways and speeds to troll for fish depending on the species you are targeting, saltwater trolling speeds are generally between 2 and 9 knots. The key to getting bites is presenting your baits or lures at … Continue reading →