Using a lighter jig early in the year is better as it matches the mood of the fish. Once the water warms up, a faster jig presentation works better. When you do see a bass hit your jig on the … Continue reading →

Why do fishing lures have feathers? Poppers and prop baits almost always need a feathered hook on the back. It makes them look like they’re swimming when you move them forward, and it makes a subtle, tail-like movement when they’re … Continue reading →

When the tide is high, water will be deeper and fish may be in the area you are fishing in, even very close to the shore. But locating, and making the fish interested in your bait may be hard. What … Continue reading →

When balancing a rod and reel, you should hold the stem of the reel between your middle finger and ring finger or between your ring finger and small finger, whichever is more comfortable. The balance point will be where your … Continue reading →

For the most part, the best way to catch bass during the middle of the day is by using a more finessed approach. Instead of casting aggressive moving baits, I recommend identifying key cover like logs and rocks and dropping … Continue reading →

Ish shares big bass secrets Fish tough spots. Throw big baits. Fish with slow moving baits. Whenever possible, fish where there’s a longer growing season. If possible, fish in lakes and rivers where there’s a good forage base. Fish in … Continue reading →

What do bass do when the water is dropping? “When the water starts falling, the fish suspend a lot and they really get on pilings and trees,” Dobyns adds. “Channels with steep walls can be really good, too. You can … Continue reading →

Lacrosse Ball Yes, indeed. Even if you’ve never played lacrosse, this one is a must. Can you bring a ball on a plane? Most balls, such as baseballs, soccer balls, and basketballs, are permitted in carry-on luggage. Make sure they … Continue reading →

What does it mean if a fish is suspended? For our purposes, suspending or “Neutral Buoyancy” means a fish or bait that is somewhere in the water column, not rising, not sinking, that is camouflaged, and one that has adjustment … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, cruelty is common on fish farms, and in the U.S., there are no regulations to ensure the humane treatment of fish. To increase their bottom line, fish farmers cram as many fish as possible into extremely small enclosures. Injuries, … Continue reading →

Typically, you’ll want to install your hanging hooks about 4 feet from ground-level. Check “The Right Height & Distance for Hanging Your Hammock” chart, above, for exact height. To install hanging hooks in a tree or other wooden surface, drill … Continue reading →

Do I need a sinker with a jig head? You’ll need a sinker or a weighted jighead to get a buoyant lure like a plastic worm or tube bait to the bottom and keep it there. Do you need bait … Continue reading →

The yellowfin often feeds near the surface of the water so use topwater techniques to catch them. Since they can see well, use a fluorocarbon lead to reduce visibility and to reduce abrasion. If you are trolling, use cedar plugs, … Continue reading →

Walleye are among the first freshwater species to spawn – usually in late February, so they are definitely active in wintertime. They generally spawn in the rivers over gravel or rocky shoals. Do walleye bite when it’s cold? Great catches … Continue reading →

monofilament. For a spincasting reel the best suited line is monofilament. Monofilament has stretch and “give” versus braid or fluorocarbon which both have very little stretch in the line and are more complicated to manage. Additionally, monofilament is a softer … Continue reading →