Fishing Far Up North
Northern Pike are among some of the most popular freshwater game fish in the United States and Canada, and it’s not at all hard to see why. First of all, these fish are more aggressive than most of their counterparts and since they can thrive in cold water they are also easier to catch early [...]
My Lake Eufuala Crappie Guide Experience
I always thought that I was a pretty good Crappie fisherman. I can usually catch them just about any time of year. So when I opened my birthday present a while back and found that my family had booked me a fishing trip with a Crappie guide, I was a little set back. I didn’t [...]
How to Choose and Use Rod Rests and Bite Indicators
When you are using more than one rod, or when the rod must be left static for long periods, a rod rest is an extremely useful piece of equipment. It allows you to perform other tasks, such as baiting up, tying rigs or taking a drink, without having to keep constant hold of the rod. [...]
Wading Techniques and Water Safety
The evening hatch has started, and the river surface is beginning to boil with gulping trout. You’ve got your rod strung up, and you’re ready to hit the stream. But before you jump in, give some thought to the art of wading. Walking in a stream takes a good deal of care. You’ll have to [...]
What To Look For When Buying A Crossbow
More and more states are allowing crossbows to be used in their hunting seasons. Now that state game agencies are listening to the facts and looking over actual data from other states rather than have a knee jerk reaction from far flung statements from the anti-crossbow crowd. Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana and Michigan are only a [...]
Kayak Fishing Began Centuries Ago
Kayak fishing began centuries ago as a Native American (i.e. Indian) tradition in North America. This was engrained into their culture as a way of finding food to feed the community. Fishing has been a large part of our American history, and is still very important in modern times. One of the best parts about [...]
Frozen Lakes and Ice Auger Blades
It’s your first experience ice fishing, huh? Everyone has told you how much fun it is sitting on the ice in the middle of a frozen lake pulling fresh fish out of your ice hole like you’re picking candy apples from a water barrel at the county fair. There you are with new ice auger [...]
Accumulating A Lot Of Gear Comes With Fly Fishing
People who enjoy fly fishing will find that they will accumulate a large amount of gear in a very short amount of time. This is especially true if you are a beginner, and you are starting without a lot of equipment. The biggest mistake that people make is not having a consolidated storage area for [...]
Fishing for trout in winter
Trout are a cold water fish and remain active even when it is very cold. This means that they are a viable angling target all the way through the coldest seasons. Some anglers actually report that they catch more trout on the coldest days. However, you must be well prepared for this type of fishing [...]
Humminbird Fish Finder Has High User Satisfaction
If you’re a dedicated fisherman, you will want to consider purchasing a Humminbird fish finder to help improve your catch. This useful instrument attaches to your vessel and makes use of sonar to check the water for schools of fish below. The unit is compact and lightweight, and can be used on any vessel from [...]
What Makes A Scope Worth Five Hundred Dollars?
When you go shopping for anything at all cost will come into play, unless you are incredibly wealthy of course, but what parts of a tactical rifle scope are worth paying extra for? While I am not suggesting you should miss making a mortgage payment or don’t go grocery shopping for a month just so [...]
Portable Fishing Chairs: The EZ-Carry Backpack
EZ- Carry Backpack & Fishing Chair Whether you are going to a state park lake or a local watering hole, the EZ-Carry Backpack and Fishing Chair is the ultimate portable fishing chair. This chair is the most comfortable fishing chair on the market with a padded head rest, a back support bar, and a 3-position [...]
Finding the Right Boat Seat
Boat Seats Boat fishing chairs, or boat seats as they are more commonly known, are a convenience for those that enjoy fishing out in the middle of the water. Boats seats come in different styles and in different brands. Before purchasing a boat seat you will have to ask yourself a few questions. How much [...]
What you need for a camping fishing trip.
When you are thinking of going on a camping fishing trip you need to be well organized before you go this will insure you get the best out of your fishing trip. The first thing you need to do is write a list of all the things you need to take with you to do [...]
Buy easton arrows online
If you are new to hunting and you are in doubt about the products that you should be using to hunt, you need to buy easton arrows right now. Skipping cheap arrows would be a great idea, this is because arrows that are lower in quality will not provide you with the speed or performance [...]
The Beginner’s Guide to Elk Hunting
If you are striving to be an elk hunter, you will need to put in a lot of study and practice hours. Elk are herd animals and they can be found in the Rocky Mountains and hilly areas of North America and Europe. Another herd animal that frequents these areas is deer. It is quite [...]
How to clean a Squirrel
Everyone should have a basic knowledge of how to clean small game. Small animals like rabbits and squirrels are plentiful even in the big city. I lived in the suburbs of Chicago for several years and I couldn’t believe how plentiful squirrels were. They were every where! So to help everyone out there that might [...]
Soda Can Pull Tab Fish Hook
This is a great idea. I would have never thought of making a fish hook out of a soda can pull tab.
Cleaning Catfish The Easy Way
This is a great video created by Billy Taylor on cleaning catfish the easy way. I recommend watching this video whether you have never caught and cleaned a catfish or have cleaned hundreds of them. I have cleaned my share of catfish and most of the time it is a pain. Cutting off the heads, [...]
Field Dressing A Rabbit
**WARNING** This post contains graphic images or video! I know there are a lot of people out there that have no idea of how to field dress an animal. It is too easy these days to just go to the grocery store and buy our meat already processed. We let someone else do our dirty [...]