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Ice Fishing 101
Ice fishing is a rewarding way to enjoy your favorite outdoor activity. Understanding the basics of ice fishing helps you prepare and immerse yourself in the experience. Here are four areas to consider when planning an ice fishing excursion. Ice Fishing Gear and...
Enjoyable and Rewarding Backpacking-Fishing Trips
Since many people who fish seek isolated areas where great catches are possible, it can be a good idea to plan a full-on backpacking trip when trekking out to these rural areas. Backpacking-fishing trips provide opportunities for seeing some of the last wild places in...
Top 10 Fishing Destinations for Serious Anglers
As a serious angler, you always seek out the best spots for the largest fish, but why stick to your own backyard when the world has so many incredible fishing destinations? Here are ten of the best international destinations for every level of angler. Tanzania,...
Handling an Off-Shore Emergency While Fishing
While out fishing on the water, it’s almost impossible to not think about emergencies that may occur. It’s important to be prepared for the worst to happen. Whether you have fallen over your boat, gotten stuck in a thunderstorm, or suffered from dehydration, being...
Practice Your Fishing Skills to Become a Better Angler
When people go out fishing with other enthusiasts, one of two things can happen. Either both parties leave with the same number of catches, or one person dominates the other. To a new angler who struggles to get a catch, this can be frustrating, as they may not...
Holding a Family Fishing Tournament
When the family gets together to fish, it’s common for everyone to turn it into a competition. What better way to fix this than having a family fishing tournament? Have the family compete for the biggest or longest catch of the day. This can help the kids learn more...
First-Aid Necessities for Fishing
Before heading out on a fishing trip, remember to pack your fishing first aid kit. Practicing safe boating and fishing can only prevent so much while out on the water. It’s important to expect the unexpected and be prepared for anything that may come your way. If you...
The Basics of Bait
Bait comes in natural and artificial forms. There are hundreds of kinds of bait and lures to choose from. Some work better on a specific species more than others, but it doesn’t mean that there is a perfect bait that will work every time. Many anglers enjoy learning...
Learn How to Roll Cast
A roll cast is an effective method of casting that every fly fisher should learn. In fact, some fly fishers learn this cast before any others.The primary purpose of the roll cast is to give you the ability to cast when a backcast is not possible. A roll cast functions...
How to Fillet a Fish
Filleting a fish is one of the most important skills any hobbyist fisher can have. After all, if you plan to keep your catch, rather than tossing it back, you will need to know how to process it properly. Learning to fillet a fish involves getting the right tools and...