Freshwater Fishing

Pick on winter pickerel

Growing up watching TV fishing shows on the weekend was an experience in itself. However, with everyone bass fishing around home, it always seemed strange when anglers would head north and talk of pike and muskie. […]

Inshore Fishing

Honors for that big fish

Anglers are among the most well-known stretchers of the truth in the land — or water, as the case may be. For some reason, everyone has had the biggest fish of their life break off right at the boat with no evidence to prove otherwise. […]

Inshore Fishing

The stuff we really need

Let’s face it. Kayakers are on par with just about anyone when it comes to “stuff”. The late George Carlin did a comedy routine about stuff; it was spot on. […]

Inshore Fishing

Paddle, fish but be safe

I headed out in my Old Town Predator 13 with the  intention of drifting along the western shoreline of Radio Island from the turning basin inside Beaufort Inlet. […]

Inshore Fishing

Paddling with Fido

More than a few years ago, I came up with the bright idea to take my cocker spaniel mix with me out on the water. It seemed doable; all dogs love water. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Small ponds are big deals

It is safe to say that nearly everyone has fished a body of water with limited access such as a farm pond or private pond. A small, properly stocked body of water can be a great place to get lots of bites and catch fish well above normal sizes. […]

Inshore Fishing

No hate for the old crate

Kayak anglers have a unique addiction. There is one object primarily used for something else that will cause a paddler to do a double take when it comes to using it or not: a milk crate. […]