State Fish and Wildlife Officials Face Touch Decisions

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources face some tough decisions in the near future. Resident hunting and fishing license sales h

Possible World Record Bass Caught and Released

Angler Scott Duclos of Santa Rosa, CA, caught the fish of a lifetime on March 1, 1997. Duclos landed a potential world record Largemouth bass on 75 acre Spri

A Kentucky Lake Panfishing Adventure

Winter will soon be coming to an end and the onset of spring will be upon us. For many area sportsmen this means it is time to get on the water for some early s

Boards Shad and the Striper Connection

Stripers get no respect. Often overlooked and sometimes shunned, this species grows large, they are strong fighters, wide spread throughout the United States an

Cast Nets and Baitfish

One of the Most frustrating and painstaking tasks for a successful striper trip is harvesting and keeping the right bait healthy. Many times after several hours

Bass Fishing at Kentucky Lake

I recently wrote about Crappie fishing at Kentucky Lake and now its the Basss turn. I just got off the phone with a good friend, Dave Schultnicht of Louisville,

Muskie Madness - Krauss

Chuck and wind, chuck and wind, chuck and wind, chuck and wind, ooh theres one, aww *%#@! You have just experienced muskie madness, an exercise in patience, or

Best Trout River in Kentucky

Having fished most of the so-called "premier" rivers in Montana and Colorado, I can honestly say that we have it better here in Kentucky. The Cumberl

Guist Lake a Haven for Big Bass

I recently wrote about Guist Creek Lake in Shelby County and its great potential as a bass fishery. Well, it is living up to everyones expectations. Tom Banta,

Flounder Fishing Tips – How to Catch Saltwater Flounder

Flounder are a species of flatfish that are typically found in the Northern Atlantic and in waters that are off the shores of the east coast (in the U.S.). Ther

How to Pick Good Saltwater Fishing Charters

When it comes to picking a deep sea charter, there are numerous factors to consider. Not only do you want to find a charter that is reputable and professional,

Ice Fishing Catfish – Tips And Tricks For Catching Catfish In Ice

Ice fishing is lots of fun, and it’s a great place to catch catfish in certain parts of the country. They’re hungry in the winter time, and it̵

Different Fishing Techniques for Different Fish – Catching Channel, Blue and Flathead Catfish

There are three main species of catfish found in the rivers, lakes and streams of the United States – the channel catfish, the blue catfish, and the flath

Fishing Techniques of Channel, Flathead and Blue

There are three main species of catfish found in the rivers, lakes and streams of the United States – the channel catfish, the blue catfish, and the flath

Handfishing for Catfish – Noodling Tips

Noodling is one of the great traditions in catfish fishing. It basically means grabbing the fish with your hand, holding on and bringing that sucker to the sur

How to Tie Catfish Fishing Rigs

Anglers everywhere look forward to the challenge that fishing for catfish provide because they are one of the most popular species of fish around. When fishing

The Art of Tailoring Your Fishing Habits to the Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass

If you read any book about catching bass, you will find that the majority of authors actually make a point of distinguishing between the different species that

Crappie Fishing – Lake Weiss – Strategies/Tactics/Advice/Tips for Catching Crappie on Lake Weiss

If you live at or around Lake Weiss, then you probably already know that it is one of the best crappie fishing locations in Alabama. If you’re not from Al

Fishing Basic Tackle – Rod and Reel

The fishing rod is the first basic piece of tackle the average bass fisherman needs to consider. I recommend a medium or medium light action graphite spinning

Bass Fishing Gear – What do You Need When Bass Fishing?

There really are only a couple pieces of equipment that are absolutely necessary to fish. Most of the other items fisherman own simply make the experience more