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 has fallen to the wayside. For years if you wanted to fish with a … [Read more...]
Fishing With Corn: Do Fish Really Like 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? Primarily known for its excellent use as carp bait, corn can be an excellent addition to any tackle box. It works well on stocked trout, panfish, and can even catch bass. It’s not … [Read more...]
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 absolutely use hot dogs as bait for fishing! In fact, I know … [Read more...]
Is It Safe to Use a Portable Heater When Ice Fishing
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 different types of heaters and how you can stay both safe and warm … [Read more...]
What is 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 fish takes it. It’s essentially the type … [Read more...]
Why Are Ice Fishing Rods So Small
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 are all different kinds on the market made for different types of fish. That … [Read more...]
What is an Ice Fishing Flasher
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, it’s 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. And below we’re going to … [Read more...]
What is an Ice Fishing Tip Up
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 quite … [Read more...]
Is It Safe to go Kayak Fishing at Night
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? In short, it’s perfectly safe to go kayak fishing at night! As long as you plan … [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...]
