Ice fishing allows anglers to reach areas of a lake or pond that are inaccessible during other seasons, such as deep water or areas far from shore, without a boat. Many fish species, such as walleye, perch, and northern pike, remain active during winter and are often easier to catch under the ice due to…
When the chill of winter descends on upstate New York, it’s time for us diehard anglers to break out the augers, tip-ups, and ice sleds for some excellent hard water action. From Champlain to the Finger Lakes, there are plenty of great options to chase jumbo perch, slab crappies, tempting trout and more. As someone…
Fishing can be one of them most exciting, yet calm, activities you can think of. It is a great way to cool off after a long week at work, or to take some time away from the busy city life. Of course, going fishing requires some preparation in order to have an enjoyable experience –…
Fans of fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities have probably already gathered a neat collection of knives to aid them in various tasks. However, have you done enough research to get the best bang for your buck when it comes to picking a knife for a specific purpose? Many people tend to go with the…
White bass, silver bass, sand bass – many different names for the schooling fish that is fun to catch and great to eat. Typically found in lakes and rivers, it is one of the easiest fish to catch – as long as you know where to find them. A lot of people rely on electronic…
Fishing for striped bass (commonly referred to as “striper”) is legendary for wide-open action and fun sized fish. But why? The answer is quite simple – striper fishing is not that hard to get into, so it does not take a lot of preparation to go on a fishing trip. Plus, striped bass are abundantly…
Regardless if you are a new or experienced boat owner, you have to learn some of the most important things to look out for when selecting a boat ramp. Believe it or not, selecting a proper boat ramp may make a major difference in your lake experience. Making the wrong choice can give you some…
There are many iconic Texas destinations you can escape to for your spring break but for a body and soul-replenishing experience, which is what spring is all about, nothing beats a short vacation in a lakeside resort. A Texas spring break would not be complete without taking a trip to the lake, taking a dip…
Most boaters in Texas know that personal flotation devices and fire extinguishers are required in their boats. Another recent boating safety law requires that motorboats 26 feet and under must be equipped with a motor kill switch. When underway the boat operator must be attached to the kill switch by lanyard so that if she…
We have been getting lots of questions lately about how and where you can buy a gift certificate for a fishing trip. It’s the perfect birthday, Christmas or Father’s day gift for the angler in your life. I asked the best fishing guides in Texas if they offer gift certificates, and here’s what I found:…