Crankbaits are good lures to use to locate bass during the summer.fishing lure image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.comBy the time the water temperature reaches 78 degrees, the bass have finished spawning and are well on their way to establishing their summer patterns. Some of the fish have.........[Read More]

Northern pike are aggressive fish indigenous to several Pennsylvania rivers that drain from the Ohio River and Lake Erie. Pikes quickly reproduce naturally in western Pennsylvania's lakes and rivers, but the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission helps maintain its populations by restocking them in a......[Read More]

Steelhead are a popular sport fish.steelhead image by pearlguy from Fotolia.comSteelhead are trout that spend part of their life cycles in the ocean and saltwater. Steelhead look very similar to rainbow trout but are typically larger and have a distinct short head and silvery color under.........[Read More]

Eastern Washington, fed by the Columbia River, features some of the best freshwater fishing in the state. The area is known for its rainbow trout, silver trout, salmon and steelhead. Thanks to the state's fisheries and hatcheries programs, millions of these fish can be caught year round. The eastern......[Read More]

Worms are not only interesting for kids to study, but they can also be some of the best fishing lures available. Most importantly, they are free. All it takes is a little know-how and the time it takes to collect them. The trick is learning where to look for worms. Choosing the right area is essenti......[Read More]

Fishing for bass in deep water is much different from fishing in shallow water.lake fishing image by Zbigniew Nowak from Fotolia.comWhen the dog days of summer arrive, bass will retreat to deep water where the temperatures are much lower. But just how deep is deep? Mike Iaconelli, the.........[Read More]

One feature of a convertible is a tower used to spot fish.charter fishing boat image by itsallgood from Fotolia.comThe 53 Hatteras Convertible was one of the most popular sports yachts ever built. The 53 Hatteras, in all its variations, produced more than 600 boats over nearly 20 years..........[Read More]

River clam shells can be used for a variety of purposes, from decorative ash trays to sculpture adornments. Preparing the shells for use requires delicate procedures to ensure the shell remains intact. There are varying ways to clean clam shells, including sun bleaching and a chlorine beach bath. Th......[Read More]

For many anglers -- particularly those fishing for walleyes -- yellow perch are little more than nuisance fish that steal bait. But yellow perch are excellent to eat and taste like walleyes, except perch meat tends to be a little bit sweeter. As a result, some anglers actually target perch, particul......[Read More]

There are several bags of fish in the market that you can choose and everyone has their own special qualities. Here are some of the best fishing bags meet earlier expectations, and within your budget. ... ......[Read More]

When bowfishing, you need to tie knots to attach your fishing line to the arrow. Slipping can cause you to lose a fish or an arrow. Before bowfishing, make sure that you obtain the appropriate license and check that bowfishing is legal where you plan to go angling.......[Read More]

The Japanese Sai is a simple weapon composed of a metal handle, two widely curved metal prongs, and a long sharp spike jutting from the center. Sais are often used in pairs, one held in each hand. The weapon supposedly originated in Okinawa as a means for the locals, who had little in the way of met......[Read More]

You can ice fish for walleye at Lake Superior during winter.ice fishing equipment image by Inger Anne Hulb?|kdal from Fotolia.comLake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. When the lake freezes, ice anglers set up ice shanties and drill holes through the.........[Read More]

Every sport fisherman -read also, recreational angler-worth his salt and water has one time or another intentionally released a caught fish. Probably because it is too small to take home, too big for the cooler, ... ......[Read More]

Everybody needs time off once in a while to forget about work and the chaos in the city. That is when a fun and interesting adventure is ideal to make people recharge their batteries. There ... ......[Read More]

If you own and shoot a shotgun, either for hunting or target-shooting, you might accumulate quite a collection of spent shotgun shells. Rather than throwing them away, you can reload those shells with new shot and powder so that you can shoot them again. Though the tools and materials needed to relo......[Read More]

If you enjoy the outdoors, fishing may be a pastime you are familiar with. Some people fish with plastic bait; others prefer live bait. But a select group of anglers make their own bait on a regular basis. Catfish liver bait is something many catfish lovers know about from experience, and it is sim......[Read More]

Christmas shopping for an ice fisherman can be a challenge if you know little or nothing about the popular winter sport. If you want the gifts to be a surprise for the person, then you have to make some decisions about what to purchase, decisions you may not have enough information to make. Here is ......[Read More]

The jig and pig is one of the most productive lures for catching bass. The lure includes a lead-head jig with a fiber weed guard and silicone skirt, and a soft plastic trailer. The best trailer anglers can use when they want the jig to imitate a crawdad is a soft plastic crawdad. Once you rig the lu......[Read More]

Hunting is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Michigan, and it has been done for both sport and survival for centuries. Elk hunting in Michigan is no different, though the state's native elk population disappeared the late 1800s. According to a Department of Natural Resources estimate in ......[Read More]