Sound Casting

The ultimate way to stalk a fish on the flats is via sight casting. There is a bonus bit of magic in seeing the fish, casting smartly to that

Holiday yellowtail best bet for kayak fish

With the advent of giant swells and cold water out of the Northwest, the phenomenal fishing brought to Southern California has backed off, ye

Kayak fishing in fog calls for complete awareness

Kayak fishing in the fog calls for complete sensory awareness to overcome the lack of visibilty. Foggy Morning on the River On the drive to t

Kayak Fishing Tip: Keep it Ice Free

Simply apply a petrolatum-based product like Chap Stick to the tip top guide every 30 minutes. Battle guide freeze with this simple kayak fish

Kayak Trolling at First Light

Rod in the holder, sun on the rise and a strong belief a fish will bite — that’s the kayaker’s life. Keep the Faith Kayak Trolling

Berkley’s Gary Klein Teaches Fluoro Knot

Check out this easy-to-tie knot for fluorocarbon! Berkley’s Gary Klein has a great knot tying tip for you. All the top bass fishermen ar

Spring stripers up and down with weather

Author of Light Tackle Kayak Trolling the Chesapeake, Alan Battista fights a schoolie spring striper caught on a Pencil Popper. Springtime we

Delta Stripers--Planning a Trip

Whats wrong in these photographs?The answer, of course, is that I am the angler holding up the small largemouth caught on a plastic worm. My old friend, Bill De

Mastering the Basics of Float Fishing

Part I: Safety, Preparation and Rowing Techniques Part II: Advantages of Kick Boats and One-Man Rafts Part III: Float Fishing Strategies Not

Tech Vest

www.techvest.bizI recently purchased a high tech fishing vest that may be the organizational design that I have needed for over forty years of fly fishing. Desi

Top 20 Trout Flies

Basic Fly Patterns and Presentation I always drop by a fly shop if I am away from my home waters, especially when I am fishing in Montana. Th

Coastal Fishing--A New Learning Curve

Brookings, Oregon and Gold Beach (Rogue River) July 26, 2007 I am not Worthy! Creeks, streams, rivers and lakes beckon me, but of late the P

Oregon Fishing Guide Book

After spending almost twenty-five years exploring and fishing Montana, my retirement in Oregon poses a singular challenge. I dont have the time

Fly Rods, Plastic Creatures and Bass

To defy the rigid orthodoxy of contemporary fly fishing and eliminate fur, feather and hair from the artificial lure or fly brings to mind Hem

Tips for Hiring a Fishing Guide

Let me begin by saying that after 15 years of being a fly-fishing guide in western Montana, I offended a party of fly fishermen on my first spri

Montana Hatches - Fishing from the Top to the Bottom

Beyond the Basics--Probing all the Depths Throughout the Season Part I A discourse on how to master fishing from the top to the bottom, th

The Salmon Fly Hatch in Montana

Five Truths About the Hatch By Brian McGeehan Montanas famed salmonfly hatch ranks as highly as Bigfoot with the number of myths and legends th

Surf Fishing Tips - Tips on How to Surf Fish

Welcome to our section on surf fishing tips. In this section you’ll be able to learn everything you need to know about surf fishing and get tips on

Spearfishing Tips - Tips on How to Spearfish

Welcome to our section on spearfishing tips. We are here to help you learn everything you need to know about spearfishing. It’s an exciting sport, b

Saltwater Fishing Tips - Tips on How to Fish in Saltwater

Welcome to our section on saltwater fishing tips. In this section you’ll learn how to fish in saltwater like a professional by learning everything y