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Ways to Beat Summer Heat on the Water

Ways to Beat Summer Heat on the Water

In the dog days of summer, I also like to focus on shade lines while fishing. If I'd rather be in the shade when it's hot out, the fish probably...

Ways to Beat Summer Heat on the Water

In the dog days of summer, I also like to focus on shade lines while fishing. If I'd rather be in the shade when it's hot out, the fish probably...

Strange Animal Encounters We've Had While Fishing

Strange Animal Encounters We've Had While Fishing

This one is a little bizarre. Paul and I were fishing a local river that runs through a state park. This spot happens to be a popular swimming and hiking...

Strange Animal Encounters We've Had While Fishing

This one is a little bizarre. Paul and I were fishing a local river that runs through a state park. This spot happens to be a popular swimming and hiking...

How I keep track of the fish I caught

How I keep track of the fish I caught

In the past, I've used spiral notebooks to handwrite notes on the places I've fished, taking note of things like temperature, water clarity, bait used, etc. I did this consistently...

How I keep track of the fish I caught

In the past, I've used spiral notebooks to handwrite notes on the places I've fished, taking note of things like temperature, water clarity, bait used, etc. I did this consistently...

Give me 5 Bigguns or Give me Death!

Give me 5 Bigguns or Give me Death!

Growing up, Erik and I have been very fortunate to make some great friends who all love to the sport of bass fishing. The memories we have created together are...

Give me 5 Bigguns or Give me Death!

Growing up, Erik and I have been very fortunate to make some great friends who all love to the sport of bass fishing. The memories we have created together are...

The Bait Finesse System, An Honest Review

The Bait Finesse System, An Honest Review

 I think my BFS has carved out a little niche in my rod and reel arsenal, though. Will it replace a spinning rod or ultralight? No. Is it a nice...

The Bait Finesse System, An Honest Review

 I think my BFS has carved out a little niche in my rod and reel arsenal, though. Will it replace a spinning rod or ultralight? No. Is it a nice...

The Best Day of Bass Fishing I've had in 2024... So Far

The Best Day of Bass Fishing I've had in 2024.....

 I caught a few bluegill and sunfish on the live worms on a small jigjead before trying another spot on the dock. Our family friend Charlie had set up a...

The Best Day of Bass Fishing I've had in 2024.....

 I caught a few bluegill and sunfish on the live worms on a small jigjead before trying another spot on the dock. Our family friend Charlie had set up a...