Fishing nets aren’t like they used to be. When I was a kid, I used an aluminum-handled net with nylon mesh. The aluminum wasn’t much thicker than the diet Pepsi cans my stepdad always drank. Remember the kind with the pull-top? Probably not. Anyway, this net was great. It was about two feet across and …

There are so many types of flies in the store that it’s easy to throw your hands up and walk away. Please don’t. Most of the fly guys behind the counter are used to seeing people come into their section and peruse the bins. Knowledgeable anglers come in, grab a little cup, and proceed to …

What’s up with the massive selection of fishing bait in the tackle shop? What happened to the simple refrigerator that had worms and minnows? Now you have to sort through approximately 3,000 types of fishing bait just to find that one jar of power bait you’ve been using since you were 15. Where did all these …

There are all sorts of sinkers available on the market. The simplest split-shots work in some circumstances, while pyramid-shaped sinkers are perfect for other approaches. It will take you time to decide what will work for your needs, though I have put together this article to help make sense of the different types and when …

Several types of fishing rigs will help improve your fishing game. Whether you’re a novice or have been fishing for 40 years, there’s always a new rig to learn. Fishing rigs vary in complexity from the simple worm and bobber to a more complex wedding ring harness for trolling. There’s always something new to learn. …

Newer anglers often run into issues when selecting the correct type of fishing line. We’ve all wondered that at some point. What line is best catching X kind of fish? Should I buy this $30 braid for my spinning reel to catch bluegill out of the community pond? What about that giant spool of monofilament …

Fishing bobbers bring back all sorts of memories for most anglers. Those little red and white balls floating on the water as you sat there waiting for a fish to bite. The bait you cast out there three seconds ago was still sinking. You were fighting every fiber of your being not to reel back in …

Have you ever tried casting a nightcrawler while at the lake with wind blowing in your face? Chances are you used a weight of some sort. If not, that worm either cast about three feet, or it blew straight back at you. If you fell into the second camp and had that nightcrawler smack you …

Are you familiar with the different types of fishing worms? Were you aware there was more than one? When I started fishing, I regularly took nightcrawlers I caught and took them fishing. If you told me there were other types of worms out there, I would have laughed at you. After all, I was an …

Fishing hats come in all types of styles and uses. Fishing without a hat is like going mountain biking without a helmet. It’s just not done. There’s a good reason for that. Imagine sitting on a fishing boat all day with the sun beating down on you, sizzling your sunscreen-coated head all day long. After …