No boat? No problem. Shore angling is great and it’s something I’ve done for a number of years. When I recently moved, I had to sell my boat, so it forced me to get a little more creative about where I fish and whether or not I can actually cast from the shore.  In many
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One of the things that excite me the most as a bass angler is walking up to a flooded lake loaded with vegetation. As I stare out over the lake, I can’t help but think about all the opportunities for catching bass that lie beneath.  The problem is getting a lure into the water without
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We all know finesse generally means doing something delicately or in a refined way, but what’s finesse fishing? If you’ve ever read any article I’ve written, you’ll know I preach finesse angling a lot compared to various other techniques. That’s because I grew up fishing the muck and mud of various small ponds throughout Pennsylvania.
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Six years ago I bought my first kayak after fishing for two decades. Why? To be honest, I bought it because I got bored.  There are many reasons why people consider kayak fishing, but it’s important to understand that there’s a lot to learn and many adjustments to make when switching from boat or bank
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Close your eyes and picture it. You’re lying on the beach with your hat shielding your eyes. In the background, you hear seagulls and the crash of waves slapping off the sand. All of a sudden you get hit with a jolt of adrenaline as you hear the drag on your conventional reel going. An
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It took me a long time to purchase an ice fishing flasher because I thought they were way more complicated than they are. The good news is, they’re actually simpler to use than a fish finder in a lot of ways. You just need to understand what the various colors and dials mean. In this
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Choosing a gift for someone who has everything can be a real challenge. Choosing a gift for a fisherman who has everything is a nightmare. You want to get them something they’ll actually use and you want it to have an impact on their fishing in some way. Whether they’re looking for something to make
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When it comes to bagging great winter bass, trout and panfish, it’s hard to beat ice fishing in Upstate New York. We’ve had a few warm seasons in the northeast and I’ll tell you what, the people around here are itching like never before to get out on the ice. I’m neither a scientist nor
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Sometimes you need to get away from it all. The hustle and bustle of life may have caught up to you. If you’re in California, you may be ready to throw your phone off the Golden Gate Bridge and run towards the hills. I get it, and I’m totally on board for that. It’s important to
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Gulf Coast kayak fishing is an experience unlike any other. While the gulf waters can be fished from the shores of Texas all the way to the southern tip of Florida, we are going to focus on fishing opportunities off the west coast of Florida in this guide. What Fish Live Off The Gulf Coast?
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When it comes to bass fishing in the muck and mud, it’s hard to beat a topwater frog. These are usually weedless lures that glide right through the pads and weed beds creating the perfect presentation to entice a bass out of hiding. Whenever I’m fishing heavily vegetated water along the shoreline, these are the
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Whether you’re a Florida native or you’ve only traveled there a few times, one thing you can’t help but notice is the advanced canal system that runs through all the cities and towns dotted across Florida. This state is known for some of the best fishing in the world but what a lot of anglers
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Are you planning on visiting the Sunshine State for your next fishing trip? We’re here to help you choose the best destination, with our guide to fishing in Florida. You’re probably already excited for the new catches like peacock bass, tarpon, and sea trout. It doesn’t matter if it’s flats, mangroves, or reefs, the catch
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Sustainability is a very popular topic these days. With climate change constantly looming over us, ocean quality continues to plummet, and more and more fish waste occurs each day due to overfishing; sometimes we as anglers take this as a reflection of our own behavior. So let’s talk about how to practice sustainable fishing. As
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For most of the country, mid-March through late May is bass spawning season for and it’s one of the most exciting times of the year for anglers. The temperatures are warming up, the water is becoming more active, and we’re starting to see people out on their boats again. With this time comes unique but
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Anglers and outdoors enthusiasts all know that the Pacific Northwest is home to some of the best fishing, hunting, hiking and camping anywhere in the country. There are so many wide-open fishing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, with a profusion of lakes, ponds, rivers, ocean currents and so much more. One of the reasons so
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Time to pack up your heavy gear and get your mind out of the “dog days of winter.” Spring is coming, and as the days grow longer; the temperature becomes more temperate. For anglers, the insatiable urge of getting that boat into the water and going fishing is as hot as the sun. Prepare your
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If you’ve been traveling in your RV for a long time, you know how things can accumulate. You try your best to buy collapsible items, portable things, and stuff you can slide around and out of sight. But, let’s face it. You want more stuff for your RV, don’t you? I knew it. It’s fun
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Spring isn’t far away, but that doesn’t mean you should wait around for warm weather before casting a line. Enjoy winter fishing catches today, regardless of the weather conditions. Keep in mind that fishing in the winter requires a different approach than its warm-weathered counterpart. The fish change their habits, they behave differently and they
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RV travelers don’t lack camping choices when they motor through beautiful Northern California. We have a lot of Good Sam Parks in this popular region, such as the Olema Campground and Marin Park. These Good Sam parks offer a wide range of amenities. Some of these include a swimming pool, drive-through spots for your RV
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If you’re thinking of a trip through Southern California, you’ll want to have everything planned out before you arrive. There’s so much to see and do, you’ll need to be organized to be able to check all the items on your vacation wish list. It’s also crucial to find an RV resort that offers excellent
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So you’re ready to face the frozen tundra of excitement that is ice fishing. I will say that for many years I stayed away from ice fishing, and I hung up my rods and fishing gear in November. We’re lucky to live in a world where we don’t have to do that, and ice fishing
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I’ve always considered myself a bit of an ice fishing enthusiast. There’s something about the way sound gets absorbed into the snow that makes ice fishing such a peaceful experience. If I had to pick the thing I like “least” about warm-weather fishing (which isn’t much), it would be the occasional hustle and bustle. While
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When we think of “The Keys,” our minds always wander towards Key West, Key Largo and Marathon. What we don’t realize is we’re missing an abundance of incredible fishing opportunities on the islands located in between. Fishing the Lower Keys in Florida is an experience you can’t miss. The Lower Keys is a quiet section
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From redfish to flounder and from perch to catfish, there is no shortage of incredible fishing along the Northshore in Louisiana. I’m talking about the best fishing spots in Mandeville, Madisonville, Lacombe and Slidell. The great fishing through the Northshore spreads wide from Lake Saint Catherine to Lake Maurepas as well as Lake Pontchartrain. Many
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Many of us camp with our boat in tow and it always pays off. Throughout North America, countless rivers, lakes and coasts beckon us to launch our craft for fishing and fun. But no matter what kind of boat you have, you’ll have to undergo a bit of winterizing before the snow sets in. There
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When the weather starts getting a bit cooler, our first instinct is to pack away our gear and sit on the couch for the season. Before you do that, why not think about all the great fishing you’re missing when the water temperatures start to dip. Use these fall fishing techniques to keep those nets
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These East Coast day hikes will deliver fall thrills. We could never look past the beautiful East Coast for some of the best hiking in the world. From incredible vistas in Maine to enticing waterfalls in Georgia, we have rounded up a list of the best day hikes in the Atlantic states that you’ll want
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So you’ve decided that it would be fun to arrange a fishing charter and head out on the open water with a couple of your friends or your family. Great choice — unless the fishing charter captain is boring, the boat is old and the rest of the boat is full of obnoxious people who
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Family fishing trips will get everyone together for some good old-fashioned fun, right? It might seem that way initially, but that’s until everyone starts disagreeing about where to go and what to fish for. What if your family isn’t entirely into fishing to begin with? Since you’re planning a family fishing vacation, you would think
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Five must-visit areas for fishing in the eastern United States. Pop open your bucket list journals and get ready to take some notes. Most of us get so caught up local fishing spots that we forget there’s an entire world out there teeming with fish prepared for us to catch. Up and down the Atlantic
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Summer bass fishing can be tricky. Find out how to haul in big catches despite the high temperatures. Savvy anglers will tell you that the hot days of summer are the worst times to fish for bass. The high temperatures send the bass deeper in the water and force them to wait for morning or
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