TweetThe auction will be held online This fall’s second and final Minnesota Department of Natural Resources public auction of confiscated fishing, hunting and trapping equipment will be held Oct. 24. The auction, which will be held online at www.hillerauction.com, includes 252 … Continue reading →
Tweet How much time do you want to spend untangling your fishing line? Zero, none, never! While I cannot guarantee you a tangle-free life, there are ways to help spend more time fishing, and it starts by using the right … Continue reading →
Tweet DEC recommends using non-offset circle hooks when fishing with bait for striped bass. Circle hooks are designed to hook the corner of a fish’s mouth, which will make it easier to release the fish, reduce deep hooking casualties, and increase survival … Continue reading →
Tweet Descending devices (two varieties of which are shown at center) will soon become a required part of snapper-grouper anglers’ tackle boxes. (Photo: E. Weeks/SCDNR) CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — To encourage best fishing practices and improve fish survival, NOAA Fisheries recently announced … Continue reading →
Tweet ENLARGE Glen Oliver’s collection of homemade lures includes everything imaginable, from pipe cleaners and rubber bands to shrink tubing and frayed rope. The possibilities for him, and for you, are limitless. BY JEFF KURRUS Most people have “stuff” lying … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s that time of year when you may be fishing for snapper and grouper. Continue your role as a conservationist when releasing fish by looking out for signs of barotrauma and being prepared to respond. Barotrauma is a condition … Continue reading →
Tweet LITTLE ROCK — Outdoorsmen have as much fun tinkering, fiddling and piddling as they do hunting, fishing or looking for wildlife. They break down rifles and shotguns, clean and oil the mechanisms, and put the pieces back together. … Continue reading →
Tweetdaryl bauer May 6, 2020 Leave a comment It is hard to write a blog about fishing jigs. Jigs come in an infinite variety of sizes, shapes, styles, colors, bodies, etc., etc. Likewise, jigs can be fished in a variety of ways … Continue reading →
Tweet And now you’re ready to fish for crawdads. But first, you’ll just need to locate the habitat structure where they like to live. Crawdads like to live under rocks because it gives them protection from predators and the water’s … Continue reading →
TweetSometimes when fishing with a traditional bobber your bait stays too shallow; other times, when using weight, your bait gets too deep. The solution? Fish using a slip bobber. This allows you to get your bait to the desired depth. … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s one of the simplest items on our list — just a piece of bent wire, sometimes sporting a barb on the end. But throughout modern human history, the fish hook has proven to be one of our … Continue reading →
Tweet I’ve always enjoyed the winding scenic drive from Albuquerque to Red River. You never know if you will see elk, deer, bighorn sheep or bald eagles as you venture north from Santa Fe to Questa along the Rio Grande … Continue reading →
Tweet Here are a few artificial flies, lures and homemade catfish baits that can be made at home and used as soon as restrictions throughout New Mexico are lifted: Woolly Bugger This is an excellent fly for catching trout, crappie, … Continue reading →
Tweet Larry Kurrus fishing for catfish. I’ve been catching fish for more than 60 years, and I’m always looking for something new to try. Whether you’re new to fishing or “seasoned” such as myself, here are a few things you … Continue reading →
Tweet Fishing is one of Florida’s favorite outdoor activities. However, fishing line and other tackle can cause problems when they enter Florida’s aquatic environment. Monofilament is the most common type of fishing line and is not biodegradable, lasting up to … Continue reading →
TweetHave you seen any of these before? Do you know what they are called, how to use them and what you can typically catch with each of these? Visit the Department of Game and Fish on Facebook to let us know the … Continue reading →
Tweet No matter how good a rod you’re using, no matter what brand of line is on the reel, no matter what you paid for that lure, it all meets the fish at only one point—the hook. Knowing the right … Continue reading →
TweetOne of the broadest generalizations used to group fish is whether a given species occurs in freshwater or saltwater. When anglers draw this distinction, they are thinking of what fish species will be available for them to catch where they’ve … Continue reading →
TweetJOHNSTON, Iowa – Last fall the Iowa Department of Natural Resources trout program’s community fisheries expanded its central Iowa stockings to Johnston. Join our community fishing biologist at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer … Continue reading →
Tweet Nets provide a great way to collect bait like the golden shiner featured above. With a small investment and some knowledge you can catch your own bait — which can provide its own brand of fun! Cast net – A cast … Continue reading →
