Largemouth bass, sometimes called black bass are favorite fish for millions of North American anglers. These stout bodied members of the sunfish family are found in lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks throughout the continent. They eat almost anything that will fit in their huge mouths. Although usually easy to locate and catch, at times these […]
Fishing is the kind of sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. From tiny tots, to octogenarians, there is just something about spending a few peaceful hours at water’s edge that gives the soul a sense of calm and renewal. Successful trout fishing requires a little more than just a rod and […]
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.
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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 […]