How To Fish For Bluegill If you're an experienced fishermen, you're probably laughing at the very idea of targeting bluegill. After all, most fishermen see them as annoying pests. They steal bait when you're targeting massive catfish, and they distract the bass when you're trying to trick them with your most expensive crankbaits. However, they're not just an annoying … [Read more...]
The Best Barometric Pressure For Fishing (With Chart)
Barometric Pressure And Fishing Ask any angler and you are bound to get a range of answers as diverse as the lures in your tackle box. However, some experts do agree that fish behavior is influenced by changes in barometric pressure. While barometric pressure may not directly affect the fishing conditions, it is a major factor that can influence what a fish may be doing at … [Read more...]
Cane Pole Fishing: Ultimate Guide (Tips & Techniques!)
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...]
