Fishing with Kids – Moving from Bait to Lures
There is a common progression when fishing with kids. Kids can begin at a pond in the neighborhood stocked with fish. Stocked fish, often rainbow trout, have no real survival instincts. They bite on hooks wrapped with worms or dough. This is simple bait fishing, and it is a great way to introduce kids to […]
Fishing Lake Cumberland
I love late spring/early summer fishing on Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. It’s the time of year when bass and crappie, along with quite a few other fish, start to really get active. It’s just fun to throw a line in the water when it’s anybody’s guess what might end up on the other end […]
Cool Water Fishing in Spring
In many parts of North America, spring still exists on a calendar, although it may not yet have started showing through piles of ice and snow. The turn of the winter season is upon us, and whether you live in a sunny, warm area or the deeply-chilled Northern latitudes, spring will be welcome. One excellent […]
Perch Fishing In The Fall
Among the true plate favorites around the country, perch is a great fish for fall sports fishing or harvesting. Using light tackle and an array of small spinner baits, one can lure perch into energetic strikes by a combination of flash and vibration. Known as a schooling hunter, perch can give anglers head scratching moments […]
Fun Fall Walleye Fishing
I do the majority of my fishing on Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. The lake is mainly known for the three b’s, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and the very popular hybrid striped bass that can get Godzilla sized in the deep waters of Kentucky’s biggest lake. Since I’ve done my fair share of bass fishing, […]
Can I Still Catch Bass in the Upcoming Cold Weather?
The hot summer months are notoriously great for catching largemouth bass. In particular, the heat of July and August greatly helps with topwater lure action. A good crankbait or popper can work wonders for catching the attention of a largemouth hitting on all the insects landing on the surface. And then summer comes to an […]
As Autumn Approaches Think Small
The Smallmouth Bass is a wonderful combination of stealth and aggression; once hooked, it is a fierce fighter. They are predators, and they grow to impressive girths and body weights. In most areas, males range from two to four pounds while females reach up to six pounds. Thriving in warm water seasons, they grow to […]
A Guide to Buying Crankbaits
It is truly amazing how realistic crankbait looks compared to live bait. The iridescent colors of these lures flash as the sunlight glints through the water. This is what catches the fish’s attention. Lucky for you, the fish won’t be able to resist the flashy bait. And if you pick the right color, size and […]
Spring to Summer Transition for Largemouth Bass
Found across North America and much of the world’s freshwater systems, the Largemouth Bass is a favored sport fish. They take baits and lures forcefully and fight on the line frequently with leaps and deep dives. Fishing with lures is especially rewarding because they react to sound, sight, and scent stimulus and a variety of […]
Using Planers Can Help Conserve Fish Resources
Conservation of fish resources is a goal shared by nearly every fishing enthusiast as well as those who simply care about maintaining healthy food supplies. One question is whether it is necessary to limit the use of rods and planers to help conserve the fish supply. The answer is more likely no; the effective solution […]
