April is Here and the Fish are Biting

The grass is the deep forest green that only reveals itself in early spring. Keeneland opens this week and the Kentucky Derby is not far away. It is early Ap

Fish Slow you will reap the Rewards

As we move into some transition time of year, there are fish in all phases of the water column; they are shallow, transition depths and deep. The problem become

The Ideal Targets for Fishing Swim Baits

There is no doubt that a swim bait can be used for many different types of cover, techniques and patterns but there are some targets that I like to focus on whe

Late Spring River Fishing

An extended stretch of stable weather and seasonably warm temperatures in late April created optimal spring fishing conditions for anglers across Kentucky. The

The Fishing Explosion

I know most folks are well aware of the increase in the number of fishermen on the water; the numbers of people fishing has really exploded in the last couple o

Pesca Maya Fishing Lodge - Mexico Fishing

Bill Mayti, good friend and fishing partner, suggested that we take a break from January抯 cold and go bonefishing in sunny Mexico. We stayed on a barrier island

Fishing Should be Fun

I have seen many days on the water where the tough days of fishing bring out frustration for many anglers. You抮e on the water for hours and getting a bite seems

Fishin Pox Epidemic

Cold, wind and snow, has had fishermen spending way too much time in the garage, basement or by the fireplace. The persistent winter weather has kept many off t

Farm Pond Fishing

When air temperatures crest the 70-degree mark for the first time in March, anglers swarm reservoirs and state-owned lakes to fish. The warm weather stirs up hi

Fishing Guides Can be Blessed

The older you get the more you realize that just having something to do that is fun and offers you an income can have great rewards. I certainly don抰 have much

Why fishing trips go awry...

Have you ever been on a discombobulated fishing trip - one where everything goes wrong from the very beginning and only gets worse? Some call it the ripple aff

Best Fishing Stocking Stuffers

Bass lures are the perfect stocking stuffer. Below are three lures that will catch fish all year and are sure to please any bass angler on Christmas morning.

Time to Fish Super Shallow

As the water continues to cool down from the change in weather some of what you might believe about bass habits will change drastically during this fall fishing

Keys for Locating Winter Bass

Although fall fishing is still upon us; the weather will change the patterns from fall fishing to winter fishing quickly it will just take a few cold nights. As

Fishing Stocking Stuffers

Stocking Stuffers: * Filet Knife w/sheath - $9.99 up * Fishing Cap - $7.99 up * Fishing Pliers - $7.99 up * Plastic Fishing Tackle Storage Boxes - $3.99 up * S

Winter Hybrid & Striper Fishing

November and early December have been relatively mild, with surface water temperatures hovering around sixty degrees. That抯 warm for this time of year, so it抯 n

Fishing High Muddy Water

If I have learned anything about North Alabama in the winter I have realized that in the winter we get a lot of rain causing the lake to get really muddy; causi

Winter Fishing Forces you to Develop Patterns

With many years of guiding and fishing for fun, I can tell you that the winter presents some difficult challenges that forces you to analysis what you抮e doing o

Finding the Thermocline for Better Summer Fishing

Fishing instruction for decades preached anglers should fish deep, cool water during the hottest days of the summer. This makes sense as fish are cold-blooded

Summer Fishing Tips at Lake Norman, NC

Now that summer is in full swing, let抯 discuss hot weather fishing on Lake Norman. While most anglers are waiting for the fall cool down, some are catching plen