As an avid flyfisherman, I am well acquainted with fishing waders. But, I can see how some people who have only experienced fishing from a boat or standing on the shore may not understand what these are, and what they are used for. So, first off – just what are fishing waders? Fishing Waders Explained …
Being a successful fisherman requires the right conditions, skill, patience, and equipment. A bit of luck is often helpful. One of the most important (& obvious) pieces of any angler’s equipment is the fishing rod. While the most primitive fishing rods were simply a stick with a line attached, the modern versions have been developed …
Modern-day fishing nets are made from a combination of nylons and plastics or polyamides. Polyamides are a group of plastics that range in properties, such as Nylon 6,6 or Nylon 6,12. Since nylon is stronger and non-biodegradable, it poses a danger to sea creatures. Fishing nets, made from nylon plastic, are known to entrap fish …
When you are working with a fishing rod, there are plenty of things that can go wrong and break it. The wrong line can be used and it will snap under pressure, the wrong rod can be used and will snap under pressure, or the wrong use of the rod can cause it to break …
Years ago, I was sitting in my truck on a pond bank with three lines the water. The rods were just lying on the ground with three live shiners doing their thing in the deep end of the pond. It being January and cold, I got out of the wind in my truck, expecting I’d have …
You may be wondering how much fishing line you need for your next trip. After all, you don’t want to be stuck out on the water with not enough line to fish! Here are a few factors to consider when determining how much line you’ll need: The size of the fish you’re hoping to catch: …
Over the years, I have engaged in different forms of fishing, such as catfish noodling, bowfishing, among others. These types of fishing are intended to bring a meal to the table. However, today, I will discuss a different form of fishing called magnetic fishing. It involves fishing metals and other ferromagnetic materials underwater. This method …
A few days ago we received a question about which hook number to choose for each species and how fishing hooks are measured. There is no homologation in the numbering and measurement of the hooks. Although, as a general rule, many manufacturers are guided by numbering in decreasing order to the size or measurement. However, …
Fishing writing and Bass Fishing Hall of Fame member Homer Circle was saltwater fishing many years ago with some friends. Unknown to everyone else, Uncle Homer (his nickname) talked with a fishing line maker before the trip. He got a spool of uncured monofilament and spooled one of the reels with it. One of the …
I feel like there are almost as many types of fishing hooks as there are fish to catch with them. Do you know the difference between a jig head hook and a treble hook? If you’re an angler, you probably should. With the number of manufacturers out there, getting a quality hook is more …