Depending on the sun and cloud cover, you may want to pick a different lure. The silver will help reflect light and attracts attention. To close the arm, simply flip it the opposite direction as you previously moved it. If the bale does not lift easily, you may be looking at the wrong piece. Holding […]
You don’t need a big reel meant for surf fishing if everything else you’re using is light and finesse. When people think of live bait to catch fish they often think of worms. But you may be surprised at just how many fish you can catch using insects as bait, especially crickets. If the bait […]
Homo sapiens continued fostering more complex societies. By 130,000 years ago, they were interacting with other groups based nearly 200 miles away. Studies of modern-day hunter-gatherers offer a glimpse into the lifestyle of small, nomadic tribes dating back almost 2 million years ago. Evidence of fire exists at early Homo erectus sites, including 1.5 million-year-old […]
There are various options for each type of line, and each of these options has different advantages and disadvantages. With the right selection of tippet sizes and materials, anglers will be prepared for whatever fly fishing conditions they encounter and be able to adapt to changing conditions as needed. Be sure to check your tippet […]
In addition to vegetation, cover, like fish cribs, can act as fish magnets – specifically during this timeframe. To many anglers that means one thing – the Wisconsin Fishing Opener is coming. The Wisconsin Fishing Opener is traditionally on the first Saturday in May. After a few months of being left alone, walleyes, northern pike […]
Fish it slowly with intention and you’re sure to get into some fish with this technique that’s been proven time and time again. Start by threading the hook point down between ¼ and ½ of an inch into the top part of the plastic bait in a top-to-bottom direction . Next, push the point of […]