By Mark Fike Fall is here in the southern portions of America and the ponds have turned over meaning that a lot of fish are deeper now than they were before September arrived. Even though the fish are deeper, there…
Halibut fishing in the Gulf of Alaska
By Mike Willis For those seeking their next deep-sea fishing adventure, look no further than Valdez, Alaska. This fisherman’s paradise is sure not to disappoint even the most seasoned angler. It’s hard to imagine that in 1989, this area had…
Building For The Future: Constructing Fish Attractors
By Josh Boyd Few things are of such value to an avid fisherman as a well-guarded, secret honey-hole, from which their species of choice can be pulled with unrelenting regularity. Many fishermen would readily provide their bank account identification credentials…
Vacation Elation: Deep Sea Fishing Without Deep Pockets
By Josh Boyd Vacation Elation: Deep Sea Fishing Without Deep Pockets A yearly vacation is among one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for many. With life’s daily stresses that are so prevalent in today’s fast-paced world,…
World-Class Rainbows of Lake Pend Oreille
By Mike Willis While some may debate whether Lake Pend Oreille (Pronounced Pond-ə-RAY) is the most beautiful lake in Idaho, there is no arguing that it is the largest! Lake Pend Oreille is 43 miles long and 1,150 feet deep.…
Old Trout Tactics still work when Trout Fishing Arkansas’ Little Red River
By Richard Hines A nice rainbow had just thrown my hook and was on his way back under a rock when my friend and fishing partner Matt Conner said, “It’s really the mouth, the older the fish, the softer the…
The Snakehead Hunter
By Capt. Chaconas They don’t walk on land or eat small dogs and children. Sub aquatic myths! But… snakeheads have invaded the Potomac River! For 12 years, the lore of the Potomac’s Snakeheads has increased with electro-fishing catches by…
Invest in Your Eyes While Fishing
By Mark Fike Years ago when I started covering charter captains and guides in my writing I was introduced to quality eyewear that was being used for fishing. It all started with a charter trip on the Chesapeake Bay when…
Sure Sign of Fall: Surfacing Wipers, Vicious Topwater Strikes
Photo by Brent Frazee Rick Dykstra looks forward to the cool days of September and October when the wipers chase shad to the surface and can be caught on topwater lures. By Brent Frazee Fall was in the air…and…
Lake Anna’s Dead Sea is Coming to Life!
By Capt. Steve Chaconas Built in the late 60’s and filled ahead of schedule by Hurricane Agnes in 1972, Lake Anna is the second largest lake located entirely in Virginia. Named after the North Anna River, dammed to form the…
