Summer offers the potential for some of the best bass fishing of the year in creeks and small rivers. Smallmouth bass in particular are feisty and ready to bite in the summertime, and low water levels make fish easier to find than in spring or fall. And perhaps best of all, small secluded streams of......[Read More]

Robins typically nest any place they can. They often end up building their nests behind porch lights and on other ledges around the home. Many robins live in city areas and do not have many other choices for nesting spots. Building a nesting box for robins gives them a safe place to raise their youn......[Read More]

Fishing is a bit like golf--so frustrating sometimes that you wonder why you do it. But you wouldn't give it up for the world. That's what you tell yourself, anyway, when you're waist-deep in cold water watching your line do a bird's-nest snarl around the reel. But don't be embarrassed. Even the pro......[Read More]

Spiderwire is an American manufacturer of fishing lines. According the Spiderwire's website, the company's ultra-strong fishing lines were originally developed as components for bullet-proof vests for law enforcement. Spiderwire makes a range of braided and monofilament fishing lines renowned for th......[Read More]

Have you ever wondered just how many good fly patterns trout fishers in Tasmania will carry around just in case they are needed? I can tell you it's usually a hell of a lot. As ... ......[Read More]

Sharks tend to have straight, triangular dorsal fins, which may be notched or ragged.shark image by jedphoto from Fotolia.comDespite the fact that sharks are cold-blooded relatives of fish and dolphins are warm-blooded mammals, the two animals share a number of characteristics. They have.........[Read More]

When you're enjoying a nice day of fishing, nothing is worse than flipping your favorite lure out in the water only to have your knot break and your gear sink into to the depths of the water. You can avoid losing a lure by tying it on your fishing line with a clinch knot. This popular knot allows yo......[Read More]

Fishing is a very popular activity across the globe today. But don't be fooled, it is not an easy sport to master. Some anglers have been honing their techniques for years, if not generations. But ... ......[Read More]

Setting your drag properly on your fishing reel will help you fight the fish you hook, prevent the line from breaking, may keep your fishing rod from breaking and should help you catch more fish. Grabbing the line and giving it a tug is a poor way to test the drag. Experts rely on special scales whe......[Read More]

Nymph flies are tied to represent the subsurface life cycle of several aquatic insects. The mayfly and stonefly nymphs are common fly patterns that are tied for trout, steelhead and bass fishing. The basic nymph is defined by the existence of a tail, abdomen, thorax and head. Mayfly nymphs also disp......[Read More]

The sidewinder reel features a compact design, which permits divers to alternate between hands when deploying the braided line into the water. The line won't slip between the spool and the handle, and jamming and twisting are unlikely to occur when diving at the bottom. The sidewinder reel offers sa......[Read More]

Bait fish are commonly used by many anglers when attracting both fresh and saltwater game fish species. Minnows -- including mud minnows and fingerling herring -- are two popular bait fish that can prove effective when soft plastic, hard plastic, jigs, crank baits or spinner baits are not producing ......[Read More]

Grubs are an effective freshwater bait.caterpillar image by Alexander Reitter from Fotolia.comFreshwater anglers rely on a mixed bag of baits to attract fish. Anglers may select a suitable bait for one species but opt for another type to entice a bite when pursuing a different kind of.........[Read More]

The first step in identifying shell fossils is to make sure the item you are examining is a true fossil, not a modern shell. Shell fossils are formed when an animal dies and sinks to the bottom of a lake or ocean. If the animal becomes covered with dirt and is not eaten, it will be protected from er......[Read More]

Anyone who loves fishing can tell you that learning to tie a whip finish is essential. A whip finish is a knot, similar to a running knot that is tied around the fly head, either wet or dry. You can use a whip finishing tool to accomplish this task but it can also be done with your bare hands. The m......[Read More]

A Dipsy Diver is a versatile diving device that helps you troll spoons to a mid-range depth. If you want to fish deeper, use a downrigger. A Dipsy Diver can also be rigged to move your lure left or right. Dipsys are useful tools that no troller should be without.......[Read More]

Catching fish is typically the main goal of any fishing trip. There is a certain amount of preparation before a fishing trip can begin. Chief among the tasks is to set up the fishing rod, reel and line. The line must be attached to the rod and reel, and tackle and bait must be attached to the line b......[Read More]

If you own your own boat, have a passion for fishing and are familiar with the waterways in your area, you may want to start your own charter fishing business. Vacationers, and even locals, will pay good money to charter captains who can bring them to where the big fish bite. Several charter fishing......[Read More]

Building a fishing net is easy to do and can be a useful skill in a survival scenario or a great way to personalize fishing equipment. There are a number of ways to make a net, the traditional method of stringing a net across shallow water used by Native Americans is one of the most effective.......[Read More]

Scud patterns are easy to tie and extremely effective flies on most tailwater fisheries. They provide a protein-packed meal for fish to key in on all year long. They can be tied in a psychedelic array of colors, ranging from pink and violet to hot orange and chartreuse, and their extra weight will g......[Read More]