Cane Pole Fishing: Ultimate Guide (Tips & Techniques!) Back in the day cane pole fishing was one of the most popular ways to fish. Kids and adults alike would wander down to the lake, river or creek with their cane poles slung over their shoulders and a coffee can full of bait at their side. However, since the push button reel became popularized, the cane pole … [Read more...]
Fishing With Corn: Do Fish Really Like It? (Plus TIPS on How To Use It!)
Fishing With Corn For Carp, Bluegill and Other Fish (Plus Tips For Using It!) Known primarily for its popularity at summer time cookouts, corn has many other uses. For instance, you can make a fine bourbon with it, or even a vodka. However, is fishing with corn a good idea, and does it really catch fish? Primarily known for its excellent use as carp bait, corn can be … [Read more...]
Fishing with Hot Dogs: Can Wieners Really Catch Fish
Fishing with Hot Dogs: Can Wieners Really Catch Fish The humble hot dog. An American summer time staple. Often donned with mustard, ketchup, and if you’re feeling frisky, relish. This 4th of July food can be used for something else besides munching on during a warm summer afternoon, and that’s catching fish. But can you really go fishing with hot dogs? Yes, you can … [Read more...]
Is It Safe to Use a Portable Heater When Ice Fishing (Plus BEST Ice Fishing Heaters)
Staying Safe While Using A Ice Shack Heater With advances in technology portable heaters have become more and more popular among ice fisherman. No longer do you have to head to truck every hour just to warm your appendages and then head back out 10 minutes later. But is it safe to use a portable heater when ice fishing? Below we’re going to talk about the … [Read more...]
What is Deadstick Ice Fishing (Ultimate Guide)
Ultimate Guide To Deadstick Ice Fishing Deadstick ice fishing is a well-known technique, but it is not always looked upon in the same light as jigging would be. However, it can be one of the most effective ways to get fish to bite when they don't seem to want the fake stuff. Deadstick ice fishing is just lowering your bait in the water and letting it just sit there until a … [Read more...]
Why Are Ice Fishing Rods So Small (Plus Buying Guide)
Ever Wonder Why Ice Fishing Rods Are So Small? Here's Why (Plus Much More!) To someone who grew up using a 7’ baitcaster, a 28” ice fishing rod might look a little bit silly. But really, they are critical tools needed in order to ice fish. These little rods are strong enough to haul in massive pike, but can also be delicate enough to feel the tiniest bite from a crappie. There … [Read more...]
What is an Ice Fishing Flasher (And How To Use One!)
If you’ve never used an ice fishing flasher before you may be a little overwhelmed or scared off just by looking at it. But really, they're pretty easy to use, and you shouldn’t be scared off by it. If you’ve never seen one before it may look like something more closely resembling an alien navigation system, than an actual sonar unit used for finding fish. In this post, … [Read more...]
What is an Ice Fishing Tip Up? (Everything You Need To Know)
Fishing a new lake can difficult task, especially when the lake is frozen over! During the summer, you could just use your sonar to locate the areas where the fish will be, but this can be a difficult task when there's currently 6” of ice on the lake. Now's the time to start thinking about using a few tip-ups! But if you’re new to whole ice fishing thing, and you’re not … [Read more...]
Is It Safe to go Kayak Fishing at Night? (Know These 5 Safety Tips!)
Fishing at night has its benefits! You can beat the heat through the cover of darkness, the good fishing spots are usually less crowded, and a lot of different types of fish tend to be more active at night. With that being said, have you ever wondered if it’s safe to go kayak fishing at night? Is It Safe To Kayak At Night? In short, it’s perfectly safe to go kayak fishing at … [Read more...]
17 Must Have Fishing Accessories for Kayaks
So you just bought yourself a kayak and are now ready to do some fishing? Good for you! However, if you want to take your kayak fishing game to a new level, you might want to trick it out with a few of these must have accessories made just for kayaks. I can tell you from personal experience, that they can save you lots of time, headache and can also help you land more … [Read more...]
