When you check out any fishing show on the television, chances are high that you probably noticed that fishermen tend to wear a certain “uniform” consisting of long sleeves and long pants. It’s almost a trope, right? Did you ever wonder why they chose their attire? Why do fishermen wear long sleeves? There are many…
When you’re giving your first shot at ice fishing, it’s only normal to feel a little nervous. If the ice breaks, you can fall into freezing cold water and get seriously injured. Thankfully, ice fishing is relatively safe. Even so, it’s worth knowing that you have safeguards available to you if you so choose. Do…
The right fishing reel can make or break your experience fishing. A good reel is easy to use, and you can use it to catch almost any kind of fish. You may wonder, though, if a fishing reel will work if it gets wet. Can a fishing reel get wet? If a fishing reel gets…
One of the most important skills in the sport of fishing is knot tying. Depending on what you’re fishing for and where you are fishing, the type of line that you use, the type of lures that will work, and the knots that you need to tie will vary. Knowing the right knot to use…
Boilies are a very popular bait for carp and catfish fishing. Because the way they are prepared determines whether they sink or float, they are versatile enough to work well in a variety of different fishing strategies. Boilies that float are commonly referred to as “pop-ups.” Depending on how you set up your fishing rig,…