When trout fly fishing comes to mind, most anglers think about the spring months when the ice is starting to push out, the sun starts to shine, and the water starts to warm. All these are indicators of the big spring hatch when fly fishing for trout really starts to heat up. But, there is another season that will give spring hatches a run for the money and we are right on the verge of it, fall trout fly fishing. The dry fly activity starts to heat up as the temperatures start to cool down, and when the insects are playing on the water, the trout will start to come out in droves.

Anglers don’t often think of the late summer months as the time to start looking ahead to the future and get ready for fall bass fishing. As the cool weather begins to peek its head from around the dog days of summer, we start dreaming about the cooling waters in which bass love to hide. There are some anglers who think as soon as the weather starts to turn the fishing season is over, but that is certainly not the case. If you haven’t had the chance to wet your fishing line this year, it is not too late. Great fishing is upon us.

While sometimes in life it is not the best to cut corners to make things easier, but when it comes to choosing a fishing rod reel combo you could be doing yourself a favor. It does not matter if you are a beginner angler or if you are vying for the pro tour, a high quality fishing combo is always going to be a justifiable reason to break open the piggy bank. The bonus to the rod reel combo is that the hard part is taken care of for you. The rod and reel are already perfectly matched which will give you added versatility when you get on the water. Here we will look at rod reel combo characteristics and how to determine which one is the best for you.

There is the old adage of “Go Big or Go Home,” but when it comes to fishing tackle, bigger does not always mean better particularly in the case of lures and tackle. When they say “a little bit goes a long way” in the world of fishing, most anglers are referring to ultralight fishing tackle. These diminutive pieces of fishing gear pack more of a punch than their larger counterparts when used correctly. Don’t be fooled by the small size of the gear, it catches larger fish than you would believe. Even though this ultralight tackle packs a huge punch, many anglers will shy away from it because of its suggested “wimpiness.” Contrary to popular belief, ultralight fishing gear has more pros than cons and an angler will average more bites on this gear than many others.

When most anglers think of fly fishing the first thing that comes to mind is trout. There are other popular types of fly fishing that anglers partake in, but one area of fly angling that does not seem to get too much attention is bass fly fishing. It is a completely different experience than trout fly fishing since the tackle is a bit different, as is the fly fishing techniques that need to be employed. Fly fishing for bass is one of those thrills that once an angler experiences there is no going back.

Rainbow trout fishing is one of the greatest joys of summertime fishing and fortunately for the amateur angler, it is also the most catchable fish in the trout family. With this information known by anglers, one would think just casting your trout fishing line on the water will incite a strike. That is not the case. Rainbow trout fishing still requires skill, patience, the right trout fishing technique, and the right trout fishing gear.

Saltwater fishing is always a thrill and adventure, but that doesn’t mean it is going to be a successful day with fish overflowing from your live-well. If you are going to head out on the boat to do some saltwater fishing, it would be highly advisable to plan your fishing trip around the tides. Moving water is a key to saltwater fishing production so be sure to educate yourself on the tides depending on where you are planning to fish. There is a different approach to fishing an outgoing tide than there is to fishing an incoming tide, and even the slack tide. It is important to know how to saltwater fish the changing tides.

Crappie fishing in the spring and summer months is one of the greatest pleasures many anglers will ever experience. Whether you ask a professional crappie angler or a guide who knows the tricks, one of the questions they get asked most often is “How do you fish for crappie on a new lake?” There are some aspects of crappie fishing that will still be left a mystery, but how to find them on an unfamiliar lake is a secret that other anglers will share.

River and stream trout fishing is a completely different experience than fishing for trout in a pond or lake, and fishing for wild trout is an even more exhilarating experience. If you are content with fishing for stocked hatchery trout, than you have a lot of great options and strategies from which to choose. If you are looking for that extra challenge and a little more adventure, wild river and stream trout fishing is the way to go. Stream and river trout fishing can be extremely rewarding as long as you are prepared to make some adjustments to your existing set-up, approach, and commit to some alternative techniques that have been proven successful on rivers and streams.

The walking stick might as well have been invented at the time of the first wheel if not earlier. As one of the simplest and oldest forms of walking supports, the walking staff has been used for thousands of years. Commonly called walking sticks, they are also knows as staffs or staves. The very first models were simply thick, sturdy rods of wood.