Fly fishermen traveling to New Zealand generally fall into two categories, the first timers and the seasoned veterans. The first timers, especially those who try and do it on their own, will have the hardest time and often leave for home disappointed. For the seasoned veterans, it’s another story because they either fish with experienced guides or have gone through the l... Read More

Anglers are known for looking forward to their next great seasonal escapade. During the pleasant spring they look forward to summer. During the brutally hot summer they look forward to fall. In the fall they look forward to the holidays and for a recurring event that renews all types of emotions and expectations of a traditional seasonal fishery. When winter officially arr... Read More

Barely rippling the surface, the chartreuse spinnerbait pushed a bulge of water, creating a V-shaped wake with its chrome blades as it sputtered over thick grass. In an instant, the bait disappeared in a cloud of mist and fury as a large predator annihilated the shiny temptation.“This is a big bass! We could win the tournament with this fish. All we need is a kic... Read More

Competing on the FLW Tour is no easy task, just ask the field of 174 pros who set out for four days of competition on Lake Okeechobee in hopes of taking home top honors and upwards of $125,000. Amongst these seasoned competitors, Lake Okeechobee is recognized as a prized fishery for producing trophy largemouth bass. However, as good as it is they all agree the Big O can be... Read More

Several rods in holders hanging off the stern all bent over at once, kicking off an exciting frenzy in the back of the boat as we passed over a honey hole. Trolling, or pulling as crappie pros call it, can lead to fast action on Crescent Lake when baits flutter over the right spot.“In my opinion, there’s no better lake in Florida for big crappie, but it also pr... Read More