Category: Fishing Techniques
Trout worms catch fish of all kinds. The small thin soft plastic lures may not look like much. There’s nothing particularly glamorous or even authentic about them. But they absolutely work on a wide variety of freshwater fish. They are as easy to use as they are effective, making them as ideal for beginning anglers as …
Far from just another way of indicating strikes, the slip bobber is an important fishing tool that is useful in many situations. If you want to be a well rounded angler, you should definitely become familiar with slip floats. Fixed bobbers are nearly impossible to cast if they are attached to the line more than a …
There is a tendency by fishers to head for the largest and deepest holes in a stream, which are usually also the most well-known, and stay put. But when the pressure is on, the fish take notice. At times like this, it can be much more productive to fish the scattered pocket water between these holes. …
Steelhead are an anadromous (sea-run) strain of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) native to the Pacific Ocean and the rivers of western North America and Siberia. But they also exist in large numbers in North America’s Great Lakes, thanks to ambitious stocking programs launched by several states that have at least some of those waters under their …
I’ve noticed that a lot of people are interested in finding out how to effectively fish micro jigs (especially the Trout Magnet). If presented correctly, these increasingly popular lures can work very well for trout, steelhead, crappie and other species. The most effective aspect of the Trout Magnet is the presentation used when fishing it, namely …
There are a lot of questions around what kind of fishing equipment you can take on an airplane and how you can carry it. There is so much of this online in fact that it can be difficult to figure exact what is and isn’t allowed. Today, I’ll tell you what I’ve found out through my …
The slip sinker rig is an old standby not only for anglers after catfish, but also those after any number of other species. In some form or another, the rig is commonly used to take fish commonly considered “bottom feeders” like carp, catfish and sturgeon a long with “game fish” like trout, walleye, white bass, striped …
Letort Spring Run is a limestone stream in Central Pennsylvania famous among fly anglers. The creek, which meanders through South Central Pennsylvania, is renowned as one of the finest trout streams in the United States. Known for its extremely selective wild trout, the Letort has long been a proving ground where fly fishing techniques are developed …
Fall offers a last chance for many anglers across the United States to get out and do some fishing before the weather changes for the worst. Autumn is a great time to enjoy some time fishing and bring home some quality eats. Don’t miss out!
Paylake fishing has been around for decades. In different areas it has taken on different characteristics. In Ohio, paylakes are known for their giant catfish. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, paylakes are known for their carp contests.
