Ice fishing in North America can take on numerous forms and varying degrees of creature comforts. The costs associated are equivalent to fishing on water.At the fundamental level you might have a manual ice auger with a length of line and a simple hook with a bit of bait.At the other end of the array you have a power auger that allows you to drill many holes rapidly and efficiently. Instead of sitting out in view and being exposed to the elements...more
Alaska is well known as one of the most beautiful states in America. This state has rolling green hills, pure blue lakes, and untouched snow in the winter. This land is also known as the fisherman's Mecca. There are hundreds of tall tales that detail how the fish will practically jump into a boat. On top of the plentiful amount of fish, fishermen also seek the great King salmon that roams the waters of Alaska. One King Salmon catch is a very...more
Going White River Trout Fishing? For many trout fishing enthusiasts, going on a White River trout fishing trip is a great way to spend a weekend. With its cold and flowing water, a number of trout varieties can be caught there. It is an excellent place for trout fishing. Pay attention to the currents in the White River because you may find some large trout that hide off the current. The waves and the pockets of water are frequented by trout, especially the stocked ones. If you see portions of the river that are calm and still, these are the places that the brown trout variety frequents. If you are on the lookout for some rainbow trout, look for them a distance away from the dam as they typically stay away from it. You can catch a variety of trout in White River and this makes the fishing experience here really exciting. You can wade through the river or you can paddle across it in search for trout. Just to be safe, stay away from the dam as the turbines there are in constant motion. Be alert when an alarm is sounded. It is to warn people that the water is expected to rise. Another good location to look for trout is areas where the river expands. Look for water...more
The Big Hole River is one of the greatest blue ribbon fly fishing rivers in Southwest Montana. It has three distinctly different sections, all having their own unique characteristics. Whether you are a streamer fanatic or a dry fly specialist, be prepared to put it all to use when fly fishing on the Big Hole River. Without question or debate, the...more
For years, manufacturers of fishing rods have made their consumers come to the conclusion that their products cannot get any better than they are now. These companies make the market believe that they have the best products out on store shelves and racks and there's nothing else they can do to make these things work better for their owners. Many...more
Trout fishing is one of the great American past times. Fresh water trout are plentiful in lakes, streams and ponds. There's actual quite a few variety of trout and all of them are readily available in fresh water areas.There's plenty of gear that's offered commercially to help you catch the biggest and the best but really all you want is a rod some line and a hook.Rods and reels are the guts of trout fishing. You could use quite a few different types of rods and reels and see success when fishing for trout. The rods and reels are sold by weight not the weight of the rod and reels but the weight that you can expect to hold with the rod and reels.They're different lengths and different speeds of the reels. Basically what you need to fish for trout is a simple rig. If you are new to the sport than you don't want to spend a bagful of money. There is no guarantees in terms of fishing and particularly rarely does spending more money equate catching bigger fish.Bait is what is used to get the trout to bite on the line. What kind of bait to use all depends on who you ask. There are actually so a variety of baits which are used it is really hard to figure out which works best. Some folks...more
Trout fishing bait comes in many forms and varieties. Three of the main types are natural, synthetic and human food.Probably the largest group is the natural bait variety. Trout have many creatures they prey on in the wild. Different locales will...more
As long as theres been a need to eat, people have been fishing. As time wore on and civilization discovered additional ways to find food, people began to fish for fun, too. There are many types of fishing, requiring many different types of gear....more
Trout fishing is one of America's favorite past times. Trout are pretty smart, so catching them can be a little tricky. Here is some basic trout fishing information to get you started.Trout can be found in North America, Europe, Northern Asia, and...more
Trout fishing is something that many people enjoy doing. There are a lot of people in the United States that have taken up trout fishing as a hobby and some people have even become professional trout fishermen.There are a lot of people that do not...more
Have you ever been to a sporting goods store with a large fishing section? The selection of fishing lures is amazing isn't it? It boggles the mind to think that all of those funny looking contraptions can catch fish.But catch fish they do, some way...more
Crappie fishing can be frustrating and fruitless unless you know how to fish with the right lures. Using live bait is usually the best way to fish for Crappies but jigs can also be very successful.When fishing for spring crappie, they will normally...more