News and Information on Fishing
When fishing a dry fly on a stream it is of great importance that the fly is not allowed to drag, but what about when fishing wet flies and nymphs? I have come across conflicting sources of information on this; some say that drag should be avoided, whereas others say that they should be allowed [...]
I take my son fishing to a couple of lakes and, because I don’t own a boat, I always rent one for the day.
Do you know if there are portable fish finders that can readily attach to a rented 4 person aluminum boat?
If so, where can I buy one.
Any help will be appreciated.
Im thinking of buying a fish finder for my boat. What are some things I should look for to get the most bang for my buck?
Im not looking to spend more than $100 one as walmart has about 10 in that price range.
so details to pick the best of the bunch would be very helpful [...]
Fly fishing is very different than fishing with a lure or worm type baits. The fly fisherman uses a artificial fly consisting of bites of feathers, foam, hide, fur, yarn, and other materials to be tried on to a hook that make it appealing to the type of fish you are catching. Every fly fisherman [...]
The basic rule of thumb for buying a fishing rod is to match the rod to the type of fishing you intend to do most often. But how do you go about that?
For the average lake trout a standard rod of about 6 feet will do fine. In an area near the shore where there [...]
Tying your own flies can be very rewarding and relaxing. It also has another benefit in giving you something to do if you are unfortunate to live where the rivers are frozen in winter, or fly fishing is closed for some months each year.
The tools are simple. You could make most of them yourself, however [...]
