All posts about fishing
Introduction Growing up as a kid I remember not really having enough formal instruction or guidance when it came to fishing. There was no one in my immediate family who was interested or really had the time to prioritize toward learning how to fish properly. This ended up hindering my growth and success as an […]
4 Simple Fishing Knots Every Angler Should Know Read More »
Introduction Now that the weather is starting to warm up the ticks are out and about. With higher than average global temperatures becoming a frequent norm (due to climate change), we are beginning to observe increased ranges and higher populations of the little blood suckers. With these newly expanded ranges follows infectious diseases. I will
5 Tricks to Keep The Ticks Off Read More »
Introduction Each year people flock to various lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams with the idea or notion that they are going to catch a catfish, walleye or whatever game species they have their heart set on. What anglers don’t normally consider when heading to the water is that they may catch a fish or two
Freshwater Drum, America’s Most Misunderstood Fish Read More »
Introduction Despite the winter weather outside, many people are still out on the pursuit of catching fish on the water and on the ice. A common debate held among anglers in forums and comment sections is often revolved around the ethicality of keeping large, “trophy sized” fish for eating. Those who choose to keep large
4 Reasons Why it is Better to Keep Small Fish Than Big Fish Read More »
Introduction Christmas is tomorrow and currently I am sitting in a creaky rocking chair, typing away while trying to imagine what gifts I will be receiving tomorrow and how others will react to the gifts I got them. Christmas can be a stressful time for those who are doing some last minute shopping and don’t
5 Perfect Gift Ideas for Nature Lovers Read More »
Introduction One of the most challenging things I find myself encountering during the fall and winter months is figuring out how to stay warm outside. I find this challenging because I am very active and spend a lot of time outside doing one of my many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, gardening, etc. Staying active
How to Stay Warm Outside During the Winter Read More »
Introduction This past week, I took a four day vacation with my family to visit other relatives. For our vacation we traveled to the West central side of Florida. Though most of this trip was not spent on the water, beach, or pier, I am glad that I was able to try out salt water
My First Time Salt Water Fishing in Florida Read More »
Introduction As a kid, when I first started to learn how to fish, I was immersed with all the pictures of jig heads, plastics, and lures of various colors. I remember feeling overwhelmed when walking into a bait and tackle store. I thought that the amount of variety in regards to bait selection was too
What The Colors of Your Lures and Plastics Mean Read More »
Introduction As I have mentioned in the past, I love to catch and consume catfish. Let it be known that the market for fried catfish is there, as many people still buy catfish from big chains, it’s an American classic. I will warn you that if you try to catch your own catfish and cook
My Delicious and Easy Fried Catfish Recipe Read More »
Introduction Now that the waters are warm and the catfish are active, people are flocking to their local waterways with the things they value most… friends, family, and beer. Summer is a time known for get-togethers, cookouts, and in the fishing community, fish fries. Catfish are typically the fish of choice when having fish fries
My Top 5 CATFISH Baits Read More »