We all dream of fly fishing for big, wild trout from beautiful mountain streams but the reality is that most of us live closer to lakes and rivers stocked with hatchery raised trout.    Unlike my fellow fly fishing purists, I have no problem with the idea of catching stocked […]

Crappie are a top game fish all across the country and for good reason.  They are easy to catch with basic tackle and are some of the finest table fair from the water. Washington State touts some of the most renowned fishing opportunities in the country and while it’s not […]

Like many anglers in America, the very first fish I ever caught was a bluegill.  For that reason, bluegill fishing holds a special place in my heart and nothing beats a frying pan filled with these tasty little fillets.   You might think bluegill fishing is a kid’s sport but […]

It seems like every type of fishing needs expensive specialty equipment to get started.  Fly fishing is no different.  When I first started fly fishing, I used whatever I had to cast my ugly, hand-tied flies to feeding trout.  That included a regular fishing rod.   So, can you fly […]

In many areas across the US, channel catfish are held in high esteem among anglers.  Some would even claim that catfish rank a close second in popularity behind bass and I believe it.   Few fish have garnered the attention like big channel cats.  Deliciously mild meat coupled with their […]