For effective trout fishing, you need to have the correct fly size. You do not want to miss your catch and keep asking yourself, what size flies for trout? Well, the answer is that it shall depend on a number of factors and situations as we shall discuss in this article. By the time we’re …
How to Fish Wet Flies On Still Water
Detecting bites can be another tricky part now that your target is beneath the water surface. Even after detection, how do you pull to ensure successful hooking of the fish? Should you go slow or fast? If you’re starting out, your lines often get entangled giving you a hard time. This and other reasons are …
Fishing Rod Sensitivity Test
Rod sensitivity is something anglers discuss a lot when they talk about fishing rods. Experienced anglers put a lot of emphasis on rod sensitivity. But most novice anglers do not know what rod sensitivity is and how to conduct a fishing rod sensitivity test. In this post, we are going to discuss it. What is …
How to Determine Fly Rod Weight
“Fly rod weight” is a confusing term, because it has nothing to do with how much a fly fishing rod physically weighs. The term “rod weight” is also popular among anglers. It refers to the “weight class” of the rod. In this post, first we will discuss fly rod weight and then show you how …
Fly Fishing VS Regular Fishing
As a fresher in the fishing world, knowing the different styles of fishing available is the beginning of a successful journey. Determining the differences between the different fishing styles is quite a challenge. It’s even more challenging to know which of the methods will work for you, depending on the type of fishing you want …
Fly Fishing for Trout with Nymphs—Everything You Should know
It’s no doubt trout feed underwater in more than 90% of their life. That’s why it’s quite a good idea to learn and master the basics of different nymph fishing techniques. For anglers starting out in fly fishing, nymph fishing is one of the most exciting techniques that though appears tricky and furtive at first …
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Walleye Fishing with Planer Boards
A lot of anglers use planer boards for walleye fishing. When it comes to using a trolling device, anglers often feel overwhelmed. But if you want to learn a thing or two about modern walleye trolling setup, you will have to learn how to use planer boards. They may seem a bit intimidating at first …
Freshwater Fishing Tips For Beginners
As an adventurous person, my visits to my local bays, ponds, estuaries, and rivers have always created mixed emotions. I’ve often found myself wondering how my life would be if I ventured into fishing as a profession. I have also wondered how much I could make if I trained newcomers the ins and outs of …
Baitcaster Drag Not Working
As an angler, you should know the right way to set drag on your baitcaster reels. But things may not go smoothly all the time. What should you do when you notice the baitcaster drag not working? What if it does not hold or slip? Even the best baitcasters can have their hiccups with the …
Freshwater Fishing with Shrimp
If you are a recreational angler, you should experiment with different baits. Shrimp is easily available, and you can use it easily. Both saltwater shrimp and freshwater shrimp can be used as bait. It is a good bait option for trout, catfish, panfish and bass. In this post we are going to discuss everything you …