Fishing
Oh goody! New goodies
Ever wondered how the latest in rods, reels or terminal tackle went from being just another great idea to your favorite tackle shop? […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Fishing
Saltwater tournaments come and go
The rumor mill is going wide open these days when it comes to saltwater fishing tournaments. Some rumors carry some truth, and some are as ridiculous as the silly-season trade rumors that permeate NASCAR and other pro sports. […]
Fishing
Select, set up your trailer carefully
One of the most overlooked aspects of purchasing a boat is the trailer. Oh, if it’s a used boat, you may walk around the trailer and look for obvious rust or problems and maybe even kick the tires, but rarely does anyone check further or ask any questions. […]
Fishing
It’s the night before Christmas, and a fisherman needs a present
The wives of several friends have already called to make sure I would be doing another column with gift ideas for their husbands, so here it is once again. […]
Fishing
Topwater route is most exciting in fall
After last month’s column on weedless spoons, my phone began ringing and inbox began stacking up with requests to go to the other extreme. […]
Fishing
Catching fall fish by the ‘spoonful’
They say age is just a number, but a few weeks ago I realized just how quickly my number was increasing. […]
Fishing
Getting another visit from ‘Aunt Ethylnol’
What in the world are they thinking? While we, the consumers — and the mechanics who have to keep our marine engines running — still haven’t figured out good ways to deal with the side effects of adding ethanol up to 10 percent into our fuels, the EPA and some legislators are considering upping the allowable level to 15 percent. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
Carolina rigs + scented soft baits = a good fish dinner
I believe most fishermen are familiar with the Carolina rig. It’s a very basic way of rigging that involves using a short to medium piece of leader, a swivel and an egg or bullet sinker to make a bottom rig. […]
Fishing
Remember Loran? You may see a new, improved version on the horizon
Do you remember Loran? I’m surprised how many dedicated fishermen don’t, but you might want to take a few minutes and learn a little about the new version. […]
Fishing
One if by land — and one if by sea, too
I always thought that as boaters, we were generally a little more savvy about GPS navigational units, but the recent onslaught of optional equipment and standalone automotive GPS units has the general public using them for many trips longer than to the neighborhood grocery store. […]