by Chris Plaford | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, Chris Plaford, Fishing, Hobby, Nature, Plaford Fishing
While you may be accustomed to fishing from a boat, you may be surprised to learn how good the fishing can be from your local pier. Small fish are known to come close to the shore when the weather heats up. This brings in the larger fish as they look for an easy...
by Chris Plaford | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Chris Plaford, Fishing, Hobby, Plaford Fishing
One of the most critical choices anglers make is whether to use lures or bait to attract fish. Both options have their benefits in certain conditions, mainly depending on water quality, types of fish, weather, time of year, and more. Make these four considerations...
by Chris Plaford | Nov 1, 2020 | Blog, Chris Plaford, Fishing, Hobby, Nature, Plaford Fishing
Before you put away your fishing gear for the winter, consider spending time doing bass fishing in cold water. You can find these fish in waterways that don’t ice over in the cold. Here are four tips for catching cold-water smallmouth bass if you want to try your hand...
by Chris Plaford | Oct 24, 2020 | Chris Plaford, Fishing, Hobby, Nature
Any passionate fisherman will tell you that complexity is a large part of the sport’s appeal. The complexity of fishing comes from problem-solving and self-control, emphasizing the importance of patience for anglers. Patience is such a central component of...
by Chris Plaford | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog, Chris Plaford, Fishing, Hobby, Nature, Plaford Fishing
If you’ve never heard of drone fishing, you may imagine this scene: a drone flying out over the water with a baited hook suspended from it. The drone’s operator then drops the bait into the water, 200ft, 500ft or even 2000ft out into the water. Try casting that far!...