Enjoying nature can happen in your own backyard. You aren’t always able to get to a national park or a public lake on a busy Wednesday with a job, laundry list of chores, and children needing attention. However, even a peaceful 15 minutes of silence on your back porch or patio can bring some peace …
If you’re reading this, chances are you know that getting outside for a hike is good for your emotional, mental, and physical health. But knowing that doesn’t necessarily help with motivating you off the couch on a cool, fall Sunday morning. Maybe your favorite football game is on. Maybe you have a coffee, a new …
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For most of the outdoorsmen I know, the start of fall means the end of fishing season and beginning of hunting season. In spring we will get excited for the ice to thaw and bass to begin their annual spawn. Even crappie fishing doesn’t really start until late winter or early spring. Trout fishing may …
I was fortunate enough to be raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, more commonly known as the place from “Country Roads” by John Denver. So when I think of a beautiful fall day, I automatically picture the view from a mountaintop in Luray, Virginia, overlooking the Shenandoah River. Trees line either side with leaves …
One of the reasons I got into fishing originally was because it’s one of the few sports or hobbies you can get into that doesn’t cost money every time you go. But that doesn’t mean getting bass fishing gear will be cheap. Of course, the cost of getting everything you need to get started can …
There is probably no better time to fish for bass than when the water is between 60 and 70 degrees. It isn’t too hot yet where the majority of fish pull out of shallows and head to deeper water. But it’s also not so cold that they aren’t actively feeding. It’s that perfect temperature where …
Maybe one of the most underappreciated powers of rods is the Medium Light fishing rod. Many people consider medium rods as a workhorse that can serve a variety of needs, and then if they want to go lighter for trout, panfish, or crappie they go straight to light or ultralight gear. Medium Light rods have …
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Many anglers pick up bluegill fishing with whatever rod they have on hand. Bluegill are generally easy to catch and you certainly can catch them on any rod. But some rods will definitely work better than others. Not only will these rods help you cast better, have a better fight, and help you land more …
There is nothing like a trip out to catch bluegill and crappie. Both fish are prone to schooling, which means you can catch hundreds in a day of fishing if you’re lucky. Want to ensure that you are the one catching all those fish next time out on the water? Then read below the best …
If you’ve gotten comfortable with a baitcaster you might want to start using it all the time instead of a spinning setup. Unfortunately, baitcasters usually aren’t the best option for lures below ¼ ounce. They don’t cast very far and you’ll increase the chance of backlashes. But thanks to new technology in fishing reel design, …
Squarebills are one of those lures that you should be throwing enough to have a rod devoted to it if you’re serious about fishing. They catch fish almost all year long, with winter being the only time I’m unlikely to be throwing squarebills. They also require a unique rod because you want something that can …
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I really love fishing in rivers. Some of the best fish you can catch live in them throughout the country. And they also have a better variety than a lot of other bodies of water. So in this article I will go through every type of fish you can commonly find in rivers and what …
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If you’ve used a baitcaster before you know that backlashes are just something you have to deal with. But it shouldn’t be happening very often. If you’ve read this article about preventing backlash but still can’t keep it from happening every fishing trip, your line might be to blame. So let’s get into what fishing …
There are many types of fishing rods available to meet all your needs. But if you’re just starting out or haven’t learned all of the types available, it can be a little overwhelming. So I wanted to make a quick guide for everyone that goes over every type of fishing rod I know, how to …
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There is a reason they make bass fishing boats, as much as a pontoon can be great for fun in the sun, it doesn’t make for the best rig for bass fishing. It doesn’t mean that pontoons are unusable for bass fishing though. Quite the contrary, you can still catch a lot of bass from …