Keeping your fishing gear light
Fishing gear collecting can be addictive; the more you have the more you want. Here's how to keep your fishing gear lean and mean for trips.
Extolling the joys of topwater fishing
The plug sat still on the water, with just a few ripples circling out from where it had landed. I popped the rod tip down, and the plug shot a spray of water forward, its cupped nose making a loud, distinctive gurgle.
Overlooking mono is a mistake
Monofilament line has several beneficial characteristics, making it a great option to use in certain situations. Here are just a few.
Prepare for rainy day fishing
For nearly as long as I can recall, people have been saying fishing is better in the rain. After many decades of being caught out in the wet stuff for all manner of species, I tend to agree. Something about the disturbed surface of the water, and the change in barometric pressure, can be a trigger.
Props to the topwater lure
Imagine a topwater lure that skims across the surface, churning water, gurgling, and splashing during the retrieve. On the pause, it floats, doing a deadly imitation of game fish forage, tempting even the most finicky fish.
6 Bass tips from tournament pros
Learn tips from the pros to elevate your bass fishing game.
Muskie tackle must-haves
Tackle muskie with gear advice from OOD's Ben Beattie who shares his favourites for landing the big one.