If you love trout fishing but don’t want to break the bank, then this article is for you! Whether you are an experienced angler who is budget conscious or just starting out and don’t want to invest a ton yet – we have you covered. Below are 5 high quality, low dollar fishing rods that …
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When you ask any angler the best time to fish – they’re likely to tell you early in the morning or late in the evening. Butt, which one of the two is actually better? The answer is complicated, but in my opinion the best time to fish is early in the morning. You will absolutely …
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Let’s face it, part of being a great fisherman is having the best gear. I have written many articles telling you that you can catch fish with nothing but a fishing rod from Wal-Mart. But I also can acknowledge a $2,000 fish finder like this one will make it a whole lot easier. For professional …
When the water temperatures get to 50-60 degrees is when bass fishing really starts heating up, at least in the Spring. In the fall, 50-60 degree water temperatures means your last good days of bass fishing for the season are almost gone. Because of that, a lot of fishermen want to know how to better …
Soft plastics are one of my favorite ways to catch bass. From worms to craws, flukes to swimbaits, sot plastics are some of the most lifelike baits you can use. They’re almost always guaranteed to get bites when other hard plastics won’t. So you should devote one fishing rod in your arsenal just to soft …
Most bass fisherman know that bass like to eat natural looking baits. That’s why you’ll see a variety of greens, browns, and blacks in the worm aisle at your local Bass Pro Shops. They match the colors of worms, crayfish, and all the different things that bass normally eat. But then you also will find …
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The most popular freshwater fish to catch throughout America is the largemouth and smallmouth bass. But what makes them so popular? While there are many reasons that bass are the most popular species to fish for, the most simple reason is that they are everywhere but there aren’t so many that they’re easy to catch. …
Sometimes the weather just doesn’t cooperate with your fishing trip. So you’ve been cooped up waiting to go crappie fishing but it just won’t stop raining. Then, when it finally does and you hit the water – you can’t catch anything! This is something that happens to a lot of amateur and even professional anglers. …
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There is no better bait to catch stocked trout than Powerbait. But when you got to a bait shop or look online you might get overwhelmed by the amount of options. They come in many different colors, scents, which should you choose? Well there is no one best Powerbait – though there is one best …
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There is maybe no freshwater fish as beautiful as the rainbow trout. With a bright pink stripe down the side, they truly are the prettiest freshwater fish you can catch. But how long will rainbow trout be around? Are they protected, endangered, extinct? The answer is no – rainbow trout are not endangered. Rainbow trout …
Are you thinking about stocking trout in a pond? Or are you just curious if they could survive in your local waters? Then this article is for you! There is no simple answer to this question, but it is entirely possible for trout to live in a pond. As long as your pond has stable …
Many fisherman may find themselves wanting to bass fish even in the middle of winter. After all, the lake is free of boaters. And what else are you going to do in January? Unfortunately, bass are really hard to catch in 40-50 degree water. They are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperatures fluctuate with their environment. …
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Finding the perfect gift for a fisherman is hard. You don’t want to buy them fishing rods, lures, or other tackle and equipment. All anglers are very picky with this and know exactly what htey want. Picking it out yourself and feeling them in your hands is all part of the experience! So instead, you …
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If you’re just getting into fishing and picking out your equipment, you might be surprised by just how many fishing reel options there are. Spincast or baitcast…. Abu garcia or Penn… Reel Retrieve Rates… ball bearings? What could it all mean? And what’s actually important to look at? Thankfully, this article contains everything you need …
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Many people love to eat bluegill, redear, sunfish, perch and many other species of panfish. And for good reason. They are easy to catch, plentiful through much of the United States, and taste great! But because they are one of the smallest species in most fisheries, most anglers don’t know what size is actually worth …
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