These lightweight backpacking tips and techniques are options or ideas, not recommendations. I tend towards the extreme side of ultralight backpacking, and if you don’t know yourself or your skills, some of these techniques will get you into trouble. A good example of this is the “natural mattress” that allows you to leave your sleeping [...]
Are you interested in taking a camping trip? Whether you are interested in going camping alone, with your family, with your romantic partner, or with a group of your friends, you will need to find a campground to camp at. While many individuals just choose to go camping at the nearest campground, you may want [...]
If there was ever a fish custom designed for ice fishing, crappies are it. They are plentiful, somewhat active all year, and wonderful table fare. They are also relatively easy to catch, once you locate them. To be consistently successful, all you need to do is learn a few trick of the trade. The [...]
Angling can take on many different forms and can be as simple as catching perch with a cane pole, as complex as flyfishing, or high pressure like tournament bass fishing. However, each type of fishing requires different fishing gear. Angling equipment depends on the type of fish you want to catch and where you’ll [...]
Are you interested in going on a camping adventure? If so, did you decide where you would like to go camping? If you have yet to choose a camping park camping, you might want to think of it soon. In the summer months, camping is a popular activity, therefore, you want to make sure that [...]
Bluegill sunfish are the most widely distributed panfish in North America. They are members of the same family (Centrarchidae a.k.a.Sunfish) as the largemouth bass. These colorful fish are well adapted to living in ponds, lakes, streams and even brackish water. Bluegill are often the primary food source for largemouth bass and other predators. They rarely [...]
Shimano Stradic: The Basics of Fishing, Spin Fishing, and Shimano Reels Fishing is considered to be one of the well-loved sports today. Yes, you heard it right. It has become a serious hobby even to a competition level, and logging in a record-breaking catch is exactly the ultimate dream of everybody who is into the [...]
Fishing reels have two classifications: the fixed spool reels and the conventional reels. Fixed spool reels are immobile. Conventional reels, on the other hand, feature spools that revolve and are commonly used in saltwater fishing. These are further divided into three varieties: spinning, spincasting and baitcasting. Baitcasting ReelsThis is a small and conventional type. It [...]
In true tradition of the favored sport of the south, Arkansas bass fishing is plentiful and can be the itinerary for a fun family trip or a heated tournament. Either way, there is an abundance of great fishing locations in Arkansas where you can find plenty of bass in good sizes. Here are just a [...]
When you become a serious angler you know that the fishing rod you choose can mean the difference between having a great fishing day and having a bad one. If your fishing rod can not live up to its expectations, then it pulls the rest of your equipment down with it. You need to make [...]
There are many saltwater fishing reels on the market today so, how do you know which one to choose? Basically, the fishing reel that you use is a personal choice and determined by the type of fishing you plan to do. However, having some information about the most recommended fishing reels and when they [...]
We’ve all been in your predicament. You’re looking for that well deserved promotion at work and you know one piece of information about the boss that nobody else knows (or they don’t want to admit), he/she loves to fish. He/She’s been bugging everybody in the office to spend some time on his luxury boat doing [...]
I am often asked “What is the ‘best’ rod to use?”, for this or that. ‘Best’ is a relative term. There are many different types that will get the job done, so a lot of it comes down to what you prefer using. So all I can do is give you my opinions of [...]
How to stream line your crappie fishing poles without spending a lot of money. When your crappie fishing it is very important to have the right crappie fishing equipment or you probably will go home empty handed. Don’t you hate it when everyone around you seems to know how to catch crappie but you [...]
Lake Lanier can be found in the state of Georgia and is fed by the Chestatee River. Lake Lanier holds 38,000 acres of water and has a shoreline that stretches 692 miles long. It is sometimes referred to as Lake Sidney Lanier and it is an excellent place to go crappie fishing. One reason anglers [...]
AnImEGuRuOfDeAtH asked: Alright so ive heard that getting an ultralight rod would be the most suitable experience for panfishing, but why? Is it because you have to be more careful with how you pull it in? Also what happens if you catch something big on it? O.o Thanks =DCaffeinated Content Related PostsUltralight fishing question?Backwater Charlie [...]
SEA asked: I am trying to choose between ultarlight spinning rod, or just light or medium spinning rod. Well.. I wanted to get the ultra light spinning rod but because ultra light spinning rod uses 5 lb or less pound test lines so i am worrying if i might lose fish… what do you think?Create [...]
Steven M asked: I’ve been all over Bass Pro and Cabala’s website researching rod and reel combo’s. To much information. Here is how I fish, tell me what your choice would be. 1. I catch and release 99% of the time. 2. I fish maybe three times a week during the warm weather months. 3. [...]
Backwater Charlie asked: In your opinion, what is THE BEST, ultra-light rod and reel on the market today? Be sure to include length of rod and brand, along with brand of reel, etc.Create a video blog Related PostsUltralight rods for an ultra small fish question?AnImEGuRuOfDeAtH asked: Alright so ive heard that getting an u...Ultralight fishing?cory [...]
cory t asked: I’m just curious about the number of anglers who are actually interested in fishing with ultralight gear? What are your favorite lures or tactics? I recently started a group just for ultralight anglers on yahoo. Depending on how many people respond to this question, depends on whether I will keep it going. [...]
nana asked: Okay . . . I’m trying to get into freshwater fishing, and since I only have saltwater fishing rods, I headed over to Bass Pro Shop. Now, the main fish I want to go for is trout. The man I spoke with recommended a Browning combo. It was ultralight (2-8lb line) and was [...]
JoJo asked: I TROUT FISH IN SOME LOCAL STREAMS AND I WAS WONDERING IF A 5′ ULTRALIGHT ROD IS TO SHORT. I AM 16 AND I AM LOOKING AT GETTING THIS COMBO IN THE ULTRALIGHT MODEL. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE SIZE AND THE COMBO ITSELF? http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0044798122140a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Product_liberal&QueryText=ECHELON&sort=all&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1Caffeinated Content Related PostsTROUT FISHING ULTRALIGHT SPINNING ROD?JoJo [...]
SEA asked: I am going for large mouth bath/ small mouth bass….. what is the difference between ultralight spin fishing and just spin fishing?Create a video blog…instantly. Related PostsShimano Stradic: The Basics of Fishing, Spin Fishing, And Shimano Reels Online Shimano Stradic: The Basics of Fishing, Spin Fishing, and Shi...Ultralight fishing or just “normal fishing”?SEA [...]
SEA asked: what is the most ideal color and weight that are used for spinner bait? and is ultralight fishing rod combo ideal for spinner bait? if not could you recommand me ideal rod combo? thanksWebsite content Related PostsThe Complete Ultralight Fishing GuideUltralight fishing is by far one of the best ways to catch a [...]
Noah_jw asked: Hello, a group of my friends figured we would go try some trout fishing in northeast iowa. The problem is none of us have the slightest clue on how to catch trout.. So i was wondering a few things,, we are going to go the last wknd in June, i was wondering what [...]
JoJo asked: WHAT IS A GOOD TROUT FISHING ULTRALIGHT ROD THAT WOULD BE UNDER 30 BUCKS. THANKS. AND WHAT SIZE TO? IS 5 FOOT TO SHORT? I WAS THINKIN 6 FOOT MAYBE???Create a video blog…instantly. Related PostsTrout fishing help?edjsauce asked: I am going trout fishing for th...Ultralight fishing or just “normal fishing”?SEA asked: I am [...]
esandoval276 asked: or should i go bigger,mostly fishing lakes and resoivers, also what size reel i heard my 2500 might be to bigCreate a video blog Related Postswhat is a good ultralight rod and a spinning reel for trout stream fishing under 50 dollars?JoJo asked: i am looking for an upgrade and i ca&...Planning to [...]
JoJo asked: i am looking for an upgrade and i can really use your help. I dont fish much but i am recently getting into it and i would like to have some better equiptment. I would like to order it from amazon so if you have any suggestions would appreciate it if I can [...]
jmac2215 asked: I’m looking for a new fishing reel to go with my new Shakespeare ultralight rod, it’s a Shakespeare advantage (im-8; if you know what that means or does with a rod please answer that!). but now i’m looking for a good reel to go with it, something pretty light to hold like 4lb [...]
Dane Cruz asked: I tried it for the first time today, and had a rough go of it! My line was in good condition, but fish kept breaking off and I couldn’t understand it (lost several lures!) Had it been my gear, the line would have been Trilene! I love ultralight fishing for bream and [...]