Even people who don’t fish have the mental picture of fishermen waking up long before dawn for the legendary morning bite. Is it really worth it? Is driving up to the lake in darkness and launching the boat during the twilight hours really worth the effort? Wouldn’t it make better sense to wake up at...Read More
Often overlooked, the fishing line plays an important part in success. Indeed, the line not only keeps the lure under the control of the angler but also gets the fish back. It is therefore very important to use the right line for each situation. There is no one line to rule them all, each type...Read More
In a previous entry on fishing in clear water, we’ve discussed how to locate fish and how to build a strategy. We’ll find out here how to choose and retrieve lures to maximize your chance to fool fish when the odds are stacked in their favor.Read More
Fishing in clear water can be very difficult. It makes for beautiful lakes and rivers, and a great feel-good moment on a day fishing. But catching fish is another story. Looking down in the water and seeing nothing but water and white sand can be demoralizing. There are a few things we can do about...Read More
Let’s start with the obvious: topwater fishing is the most fun and enjoyable type of fishing you can find! Fishing topwater lures are often associated with bass fishing but it catches other fish species as well. Pike and perch in particular will bite a topwater lure as well if not better than bass. Here are...Read More
For many fishermen, the first fish they ever caught was a perch. What a beautiful fish with their stripes and red fins. Their aggressiveness too! Perch are known to chase down minnows, hunt in a pack like wolves, and feed with reckless abandon like there’s no tomorrow.Read More
