High Tides and Tall Tails

Fishing

Proper releases save future fish

Jerry Dilsaver

I hate to crawl on my soap box, but what I saw recently on television stuck in my craw too much to overlook. I’m referring to some of the fishing shows and how much stress alleged “professional” anglers put on fish by incorrectly handling them. […]

High Tides and Tall Tails

Find good water in the ocean

Jerry Dilsaver

Other than a report about where fish were yesterday, the one piece of information that helps offshore anglers locate their targets is knowing where to find water the fish prefer. […]

Fishing

Have boat, but will trailer?

Jerry Dilsaver

An apparent increase in the enforcement of state and federal laws regarding towing trailers, specifically boat trailers, in the fall of 2007 was a shocking wake-up call to many fishermen, hunters and other boaters. […]

Fishing

Fishing for sportsmen’s gifts

Jerry Dilsaver

Last December I wrote a column about Christmas gifts for sportsmen and the response was overwhelming. Wives, family members and girl friends stopped by the Sportsman booth during January and February boat shows to thank me for the suggestions and to ask I be sure to do it again. […]

High Tides and Tall Tails

A few fall secrets for big macks

Jerry Dilsaver

During the months since I was honored by the membership of the SKA and elected to the organization’s Hall of Fame, I’ve had many congratulations and some good-natured heckling from angler friends. […]