Let’s face it. As fun as fishing is, it challenges those little ones during the slow days. My son got bitten by the fishing bug this year and I couldn’t be happier that it happened! He is six years old…
More Than One Way to Skin a Cat…Fish: Summer Catfishing Strategies
By Josh Boyd Every year, hot summer days signal the arrival of even hotter catfishing action. For many, heading to the nearest fishing hole in a bid to land the main course for a summer fish fry is an annual…
Great All-Around Hip Waders for an Unbeatable Price
By Mike Willis In the Pacific Northwest, a quality set of hip waders is an essential piece of gear for the outdoors enthusiast. With water temperatures just above freezing, gear failure can have some serious consequences! Therefore, choosing the right…
Thermocline Can Be A Cool Place To Catch Big Fish In The Heat Of Summer
By Brent Frazee When the heat of summer arrives, Steve Street has a good idea of where the fish are going to be in clear-water reservoirs of the Ozarks. Not only does he rely on the electronics in his boat,…
Summer Crappie; Beat the Heat by Going Deep
Richard Hines I got a call from a friend, “let’s go crappie fishing.” I am always ready to fish, but it was July and pushing 95 degrees during the day. Not what I consider perfect crappie weather, but regardless of…
In the Heat of Summer, Bass Often Have an Appetite For Big Plastic Worms
Even in the heat of summer, Stacey King uses big plastic worms to catch big bass. By Brent Frazee Stacey King looks at the 7-inch plastic worms many fishermen use as mere appetizers. When he targets big bass in the…