Carp Bait Recommendations
Carp fishing has a devoted following for good reason — these fish are smart, strong, and significantly harder to fool than their reputation in North...
Bass Fishing Lures
Bass Fishing Lures: An In-Depth Guide Bass lure selection has gotten complicated with all the options flying around these days. Walk into any tackle shop...
Kids Day 2024
Fishing Kids Day events are one of those things that look simple from the outside and turn out to be genuinely meaningful once you’re there....
Parts of a Boat Explained
Understanding a boat’s anatomy matters more than most new boaters realize, and not just for passing a safety course. Knowing what the parts of a...
Smoking Fish at Home
How to Smoke Fish Smoking fish has gotten unnecessarily complicated with all the online debate about equipment and technique. Today I’ll share what actually works...
Different Types of Fishing Lures
Different Types of Fishing Lures Fishing lures have gotten overwhelming for anyone who walks into a tackle shop without a clear sense of what they’re...
Fishing from a Canoe
Fishing from a Canoe: A Comprehensive Guide Canoe fishing has gotten complicated with all the kayak-versus-canoe debates, pedal drives, and “fishing-specific” watercraft flying around. Today,...
Bass Lures I Recommend
Best Bass Lures for Every Situation Bass lure selection has gotten overwhelming with hundreds of options in every tackle shop. Today I’ll walk through the...
Getting Your WV DNR Fishing License
West Virginia’s rivers and lakes have a way of keeping you coming back, whether it’s the smallmouth bass in the New River Gorge, the trout...
Winterizing Your Outboard Motor
Winterizing an outboard motor is one of those tasks that’s genuinely unpleasant to regret skipping. A motor that sat all winter with untreated fuel, unlubricated...
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