We all know that feeling. You wake up early, get to your fishing spot before the sun rises, and make the perfect cast. But then, just as you’re about to reel in your line, a gust of wind comes along and spoils everything. Sound familiar? Fishing in windy conditions can be frustrating, but it can …

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 …

Fishing is a popular, adventurous, and exciting activity, ideal for having fun with family and friends. But fishing from a boat or kayak is more thrilling than fishing from the shore. Of course, you don’t want to be stranded at the shore and watch all types of fishing crafts targeting the spots you want. Talking …

  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 …

The world of fishing lures is vast. You can buy anything from photorealistic minnows to novelty body parts. I’m not here to judge, though I have fished with some questionable weights in the past. Lures are meant to imitate baitfish and other creatures in the water to trick fish into biting them instead of the …