How do I carry a fishing net? This question can be one of the more puzzling aspects of a fly fishing setup. Where do you put it? How do you attach the net to the fly fishing vest? What mechanism will keep the net in place, and how easily can I access the net? Generally, … Read more
What is the difference between a leader and tippet in fly fishing? While they are quite similar, they are two distinct components of your fly fishing setup. Let’s clarify exactly what a leader is, what tippet is, and the difference between the two. What is a Leader in Fly Fishing? A leader is the section … Read more
Do Bass eat snakes? Turns out they do! Ever see a snake swimming across the water? Despite most snakes being accomplished swimmers, they look pretty vulnerable, don’t they? I’ve always thought there’s no way an opportunistic fish like a bass could pass up such an obvious meal. Yes, yes they do. There’s actually snake … Read more
Choosing the right fly line can be a daunting task. Floating/sinking and weight are often the primary considerations in fly line selection and tend to get the most attention. Just as important, is using a fly line designed for the climate you’re fishing. So what is the difference between cold fly lines and tropical fly … Read more
When you look at a bass anglers tacklebox, you’ll see plenty of lures that mimic large, high-calorie prey items; swimbaits, crayfish, frogs, and mice lures are all common in a bass anglers arsenal. What you don’t see much of, is insect imitations. While it’s true that bass tend to target large prey items, this isn’t … Read more
The most daunting part about targeting Pike and Musky on the fly (for beginners) is figuring out leaders. How do you set-up a leader for fly fishing Pike and Musky? You can’t very well just use the same tippet as you do when salmon angling, a pike will bite right through it! It’s a question that … Read more
Topwater fishing for big pike and musky is some of the most exciting freshwater fishing in the world. The takes are explosive, the fights exciting, and you might even be able to do some sight fishing in the right kind of water. Pike and musky can be found both extremely deep, or in a foot … Read more
The goal in micro fishing is to catch small, often overlooked species of fish. It’s a fun hobby since you get to see and catch fish that go unnoticed by many anglers. There’s also a large variety of fish species the micro angler can target. The gear used in micro fishing is much smaller than gear used … Read more
Using live bait is a commonly used and very effective way of catching fish, especially highly predatory fish like pike and musky. Bass, trout, catfish, walleye and pretty much every other species of fish imaginable can be taken with live bait as well. The problem is, live bait can be a pain to catch. You … Read more
The Arbogast Jitterbug is a classic lure with a history many decades old. It was invented by Fred Arbogast in 1938, and has consistently proven itself as an effective fishing plug since then, especially for largemouth bass (although a large variety of fish species have been caught on this lure). But you didn’t come here for … Read more