There’s multiple ways to kill a fish to eat. Some are quick and clean, some not so much. The specific method of how to kill and store a fish may vary by species, but there are some fundamental practices that are true with all types of fish. The specifics on whow to kill a trout … Read more
Shrimp are one of the most important types of bait for a variety of species. They are in every saltwater environment and are a favourite prey species of many popular sport fish. From redfish, snook, sea trout (all kinds), flounder and more, fish love to eat shrimp. Shrimp patterns are effective in a large number of … Read more
This post uses amazon affiliate links. I receive commission from any sales at no additional cost to yourself. I’m a heavy user of scented soft plastic baits when fishing for flounder, although they can be used to target almost any fish species. Scented plastics are often liquid soaked to both keep the baits from drying out, and … Read more
Looking for some new striped bass flies to fill your fly box? Many striped bass anglers have clousers, deceivers, flatwings, Tarbory snake flies, or some variation of these flies in their fly box. I’ve put together a collection of some striped bass patterns that will hopefully vary from the usual suggestions. Hopefully you discover a new pattern … Read more
Sometimes when I’m at the tying bench, I get an itch to try something new. I discovered a how-to video that describes how to make a shrimp out of a straw. The end result looks very good! The only question is will it fish well? The hardest part was getting the hook inside the … Read more
This post uses amazon affiliate links. I receive commission from any sales at no additional cost to yourself. Berkley Gulp Alive jigging grubs are a small soft plastic lure impregnated with Berkley’s scent.I have used these grub extensively fishing winter flounder, and have experimented fishing for brook and rainbow trout with them. The Berkley product page states … Read more
Fishing for winter flounder can be tons of fun. They may not present the challenge of steelhead fishing, or put up the kind of fight you can expect from a striped bass, but winter flounder fishing is a fun way to spend an afternoon at the beach or on the dock. Don’t let the name … Read more