Trolling is a great way to cover lots of water and find more fish, but getting outfitted to catch “the big one” in deep water can seem like a daunting task.  Downriggers certainly make reaching greater depths easier.  However, for those of you with small boats or kayaks, it may […]

Are you tired of fishing the same lake for stocked trout?  Are you itching for a bit more fishing action?  If so, make your way to the west coast for a change of scenery and some of the most exciting fishing around.   Redtail surfperch fishing is one of the […]

There is no denying it, we’ve all dreamed of the day we catch a world record fish.  Who wouldn’t want fame, glory and lots of cash?  Sounds great!  However, there are a million and one ways to mess up your chance of making it into the record books.   So, […]

Few things in fishing beat the thrill of watching a big trout rise to the surface and gulp down a dry fly.  It takes practice and skill when making a perfect cast to a rising trout, but nothing spoils the moment like a dry fly that refuses to float.  Have […]

There is nothing quite as frustrating as starting your morning of fishing with a heap of tangled line in your lap.  You can almost hear the fish laugh as they swim away, while you spend your precious time unraveling the mess.   How does this happen and what can you […]

If you are planning a fishing trip to a national park this season, this article is for you.  Many hours of research and many more hours with my line in the water resulted in the creation of this post. Whenever I visit a national park, I am always amazed at […]