Featured Reviews

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]

East Tennessee Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Day two of our four day excursion started more than early, it started at 2:30 am on Wednesday, November 3. Bottom line is that we just didn’t get any sleep the night before because the day on Lake Lanier had been such a blast, its hard to come down from something like that. [Read more…]

Lake Lanier Bass Fishing

I arrived in Georgia Monday, November 1, at about 6:30 in the morning knowing that “The Kid” and I had nothing to do that day but make sure everything was arranged for the next four days of fishing. The day turned out to be drop dead gorgeous, warm with a slight breeze, the leaves on the trees turning colors, a promising start to the next few days fishing. [Read more…]

Your Guide To Fishing Guides

We just finished a really big week here at MVF. We did all sorts of fishing in different states, and had a great time doing it.

One very sound piece of advice I would give anyone looking to try some new water and catch fish would be to hire a good fishing guide. Good local fishing guides will help you make sense of a new lake or river. [Read more…]

Using 80/20 For Choosing Fly Fishing Fly Patterns, Part 1

Chances are you’ve heard of the 80/20 rule, but it’s pretty unlikely that you’ve heard it in regard to choosing fly fishing fly patterns. [Read more…]

Getting The Tackle Box Right: The KVD Elite Guide Series

We talk quite a bit about tackle and different lures that may or may not work on any given day but for this post I would like to talk about that piece of equipment that doesn’t get a lot of fanfare but to me is one of the essential tools for anglers that can make a fishing trip either more or less enjoyable depending on what one is carrying. [Read more…]

From Dusk Till Dawn: Finding The Best Bass Fishing Times

Here it is, the first week of October in good ole So-Cal, which has the potential to be one of the best bass fishing times. I went fishing the other night expecting to find some changes in the lake and did indeed. What I found was that the vegetation has been receding somewhat although, due to the fact that it is still hot during the days, not as much as would have thought. [Read more…]

Fly Fishing For Veterans: Project Healing Waters

Fly fishing has tremendous healing powers. If you’ve ever called in sick to work only to go get your medicine on the water, you know exactly what I am talking about. [Read more…]

St. Croix Rio Santo Fly Fishing Rod And Reel

Getting a decent fly fishing combo for a reasonable price can be a chore at times. I know I’ve had to spend over $500 for just a real in the past. That’s why I really think you should take a look at the St. Croix Rio Santo fly fishing rod and reel combo. [Read more…]

Murphy’s Law and Bass Fishing

It’s been a great year for bass fishing which is not over yet and throughout the year we have managed to catch a lot of fish without having any major catastrophes in the process. However, as anybody knows, there always exists that chance, no matter how remote that Murphy will jump up and bite you right in the butt. [Read more…]

Controlling Invasive Species: Switching To Rubber Soles

If you have been fly fishing for any length of time, you have probably heard some discussion of invasive species. These are the little devils that are non-native invaders in our fisheries and water ways. [Read more…]