Author: Joshua

Best Ice Fishing Line For Walleye In All Situations

The fall walleye bite is past and another frozen winter is near.  Alas, don’t despair.  It may be time to hang up the open water fishing gear but the walleye addicts among us are itching to hit the ice and chase big “eyes” once again.  Every ice fishing season I […]

Where to Go Ice Fishing in Washington State

Most anglers don’t think of Washington State as an ice fishing destination.  Especially since lakes seldom freeze in the mild, west coast winters.  Yet, for the intrepid few, finding superb ice fishing is just a quick drive over the Cascade Mountains to Eastern Washington.    The snow capped cascades are […]

Where to Go Ice Fishing Near Denver, Colorado

Without a doubt, Colorado is known for an abundance of outdoor recreation.  Spring and summer welcomes hikers and anglers to miles of trails and gold-medal status fly fishing streams like the South Platte River near Denver.   The arrival of winter snow that draws skiers from across the country to […]

The Ultimate Guide To Jigging For Kokanee

Ask most anglers what’s the best way to catch kokanee, and 9 out of 10 will say trolling.  While I tend to agree most of the time, there are times when it’s all about jigging. The fast action of jigging is, hands down, the most thrilling way to fill a […]

Do You Need Tippet for Fly Fishing

Fly fishing gets a bad reputation for being complicated, hard to learn and expensive.  I beg to differ.  However, there are some key concepts you must master in order to have the best chance at success.   One of those difficult things to learn is what lines go on a […]