Fly tying has always been an integral part of fly fishing. Just like the gadgets you get to use fly fishing, there are all sorts of fly tying tools to play with. When the season is off, and there is nothing but snow, you can turn to fly tying for a little fly [...]
One thing that is rather important in ice fishing is having a hut for those cold days out on the frozen lake. If the wind is blowing, and the temperature is frigid, a proper ice hut can make all the difference in having a great day out, and freezing out there.
The Eskimo Quickfish ice [...]
Sunfish, crappie, pumpkin seed, perch, all are great species to catch for both young and old through the ice. Even though they are rather small species, with light gear they can put up quite the fight. Here are a few ice fishing tips to help get you into a few more panfish when you are [...]
Walleye, the fish that you hear everyone speak of when they talk about shore lunch, fresh dinner at the trailer, and even at the local seafood markets. These fish are probably one of the tastiest fish, and they can also be one of the hardest to catch. This species has a few different [...]
Many of us who fish tributaries for migratory species are very familiar with the term spawning redds. Spawning redds are beds dug into the river or stream bed in order for fish to mate and lay eggs in. The most common times that you will see fresh spawning redds in rivers and streams is fall [...]
Fishing knots are an important thing for all fishermen to learn. Whether it be knots that are used to attach monofilament fishing line to reels, or knots that attach hooks to your line, these can make or break landing the big one. A great knot to learn, especially if you are a fly fisher, is [...]