Tying Fluorocarbon Line

QuestionI have yet to successfully tie a knot in fluorocarbon line, which pulls out when the fish-fighting pressure is on. Perhaps the problem is just the

Kokanee in Merwin Lake

QuestionWhen Is the best time to fish for them, and where on the lake should we go? We are new here, and dont know where to start.   AnswerThe spring

Trout

QuestionHello, how are you doing? I want to start fishing for trout in a stream near where I live. I live in Virginia and the stream is the Smith River. Th

cold weather

Questionhow do you like to fish florida lakes in the colder month.. during early summer i was doing well on rattle traps jerk baits and spinners.  the

Attaching Line

QuestionI am new to the sport of fishing and I received my first rod and reel.  The reel is an open face style Avocet reel.  I have what many wou

kiraku bamboo fly rod

QuestionHello Rich, I have a kiraku 6 in 1 grampus 8 foot, three tip bamboo fresh water fly rod combination purchased in Japan, in 1951. The thread color

Stevens 600 Rod?

QuestionI just bought a bamboo fly rod, and Im trying to identify the maker and to find out if it has any value. It is a 3 piece, 8 1/2 foot rod with two t

salt water fishing from shore

QuestionMy family will be vacationing in January to St. Martin and want to try and fish from shore as the waters are kind of rough that time of year.  

First Baitcaster

QuestionHi I have just purchased my first baitcaster, to use for catfishing, it is a Penn 209, first off, is this a good reel, i was casting it earlier an

crappie in janurary

Questioni am taking  my dad and two brothers crappie fishing in jan.07 somewhere in fla. last year we went to lake woodruff an had a fantastic time bu

bamboo

QuestionI have an old bamboo combo interchangable casting, fly rod, with only a partial logo so I dont know the manufacturer. the portion of the logo that

croppie&catfish

Questionhow do I get started at fishing for these fish. I live in Southern Indiana and have access to a big lake accross the road. My brother and I used to

dense water

QuestionDo fish swim faster in deeper water? AnswerDeeper water is denser. In other words the molecules are packed closer together. The deeper you go the

Fly Rod with Mayflower logo

QuestionI found a question you answered previously regarding a fly rod with a ship logo and the name May Flower on it. I have a similar set that belonged t

How to fish in the winter?

QuestionHi my name is Garret and I am a beginning fisherman. I live in the state of Washington where the temperature is below 40 in the winter. The lake he

What have I got

QuestionRich -I have a bamboo fly rod that belonged to my uncle just wanted to know how old it is and maybe its worth.It is a horrocks-Ibbotson  ROOSE

WALLEYE

QuestionARE THERE WALLEYE IN THE PIGEON RIVER IN TENN. IF SO SIZE OF FISH & LURES. THANX AnswerHi Joe, Im sorry I cant be much of a help on this one. &nb

biat casters??

Questioni have been fishing bass for 2 years now and wanted to try using a bait caster but im not sure what to look for when buying one.   i most

Spinnerbait blades

QuestionI am making some 3/8 and 1/2 oz short arm spinnerbaits, using colorado blades. I will use them for slow rolling and helicoptering. How big of a bla

reels??

Questioni have been fishing bass for 2 years now and wanted to try using a bait caster but im not sure what to look for when buying one.   i most