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One component of fishing that can make a huge difference in everything from angler fatigue to hook up ratio, having the ability to present a bait properly, casting distance and accuracy as well as myriad other concerns is a good, balanced rod. Yes, the stick you’re using can, depending on which one you’re throwing, either… [Continue Reading]

Daiwa Kage Rod Review

Daiwa introduced their Tatula series of reels several years ago beginning with the original Tatula 100 and 100 Type R. We’ve had every major version update since then including the CT Type R and the SV. We obtained the new Tatula 100 some time last year and have been fishing with it ever since.

There are times when big topwater walking baits are key to getting bites while other situations may call for something a little less boisterous. One bait that you can use that still has a decent length to it but presents itself with more subtlety is the Berkley Drift Walker. This bait comes in ten colors… [Continue Reading]

Beginners Guide To Spinning Reels

We have had some questions from some of our readers who are just getting started in bass fishing and I’d like to take the time to answer one of those that seems to be recurring. [Read more…]

FLW Announces 2011 College Fishing Schedule

In a press release on Wednesday, FLW Outdoors announced the 2011 college fishing schedule. [Read more…]

The Best Fly Fishing Gift Ideas

When Pops posted the Bass fisherman’s Christmas wish list, I started thinking, “Why should the bass fisherman have all the fun?” [Read more…]

Christmas Gifts For Bass Fisherman

This weekend is traditionally the time we put up the old Christmas tree around here and with that in mind, here is an old bass hounds Christmas wish list. [Read more…]

Spro Aruku Shad Review

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Most of us old bass hounds have used and continue to use some type of lipless crank bait. Today’s long term product review is on just such a lure, the Spro Aruku Shad Jr(aff). I have now used this bait for the past two seasons and have been more than happy with it’s performance. [Read more…]

Lake Trout Fishing 101

It is now November and one of the alternatives to bass fishing that is about to be available to us out here in So-Cal and across this country is to fish for Rainbow trout. There are a number of lakes that are about to be stocked with trout that are managed by either the county or state or cities on top of several in this area that are privately owned and operated. [Read more…]

River2Sea Crystal Spin Review

Today’s review is all about spinnerbaits. These baits have been around for a long time and every lure manufacturer makes one. The one I am going to look at today for our long term review is the River2Sea Crystal Spin Spinnerbait. While all spinnerbaits have some things in common the Crystal Spin does have some features that set it apart from the crowd. [Read more…]

5 Android Smartphone Applications For Fisherman

Smartphones have revolutionized the way we do things.

The days when a phone was just for phone calls are long gone, and smartphones like the Android operating system, and the Iphone, have taken that a step further with the vast amount of applications. [Read more…]

North Georgia Panfishing

Bluegill fight surprisingly hard

Friday, November 5, was to be my last day in Georgia and our last opportunity to fish on this trip. We decided after the prior three days which had all been  planned, to just go to breakfast and from there see how the spirit moved us and to where to see if we could catch some fish without having a strategy in place. [Read more…]

North Georgia Fly Fishing

Day 4 of my trip to Georgia and the third day of fishing was to be my first ever attempt at North Georgia fly fishing. “The Kid” has all the local spots mapped out, so after getting a little go juice (coffee) in the morning, it’s off to the Blue Ridge mountains and a small fly fishing shop that he patronizes to pick up some gear and to rent some waders for me. Now I have to tell you, being from So-Cal, I am not used to seeing deer crossing the road as we’re driving not to mention all the raccoons that had decided to take a morning nap on the highway. But I digress, on to the fly shop! [Read more…]