Category Archives: Fishing Tips & Other Wonderings

Fishing is so much more than tips and techniques, though you’ll find plenty of it here. It is also about getting away and getting in touch with ourselves, our friends and families. This page gets into all aspects of fishing. You may learn something new (or maybe just some nuance to an old approach) about a particular method for catching your favorite species, but you’ll also be exposed to more personal and thought-provoking content on topics and stories such what it is to approach fishing with a minimalist mindset, or one woman’s magical day with her family on the Texas Gulf Coast catching her first bull redfish.

affects of barometric pressure on bass fishing

Understanding Barometric Pressure and How it Impacts Bass Fishing

A lot of recreational anglers don’t realize there is a direct connection between bass fishing and barometric pressure. The amount of pressure in the atmosphere can have a direct impact on how bass “feel” and behave. By understanding the different types of pressure and weather patterns associated with them, you ...
fly fishermen wearing sunglasses

Why You Need to Wear Sunglasses When Fishing

Recreational fishing is always an excellent chance to spend the day outside. Notably, fishing for fun can be beneficial for us in so many ways including positive impacts on our mental health. In a PLOS study on the health and well-being benefits gained from recreational fishing, 75% of respondents reported that fishing led ...
angler catches summer bass on plastic lure

Tips for Bass Fishing the Dog Days of Summer

With the "dog days of summer" here, and the mercury creeping into unbearable territory, the bass throughout much of the country tend to come down with a bad case of lockjaw.  No doubt about it, the months of July and August are challenging for bass fishermen. You can spend hours ...
angler pond fishing for bass

Don’t Overlook Small Ponds for Big Bass

Small ponds are often overlooked or simply get passed by on the way to major reservoirs and, as such, offer a greater chance of catching big bass. However, due to the nature of such a small ecosystem, they're also often choked up with thick vegetation, allowing only a select few ...
fishing with worms for bass

Catch More Bass With Live Worms: Gear, Tips and Tactics for Fishing Nightcrawlers

When most people think of bass fishing, they almost automatically think of using artificial lures. While this is certainly a popular and effective approach, another great way to catch bass is by using live worms. Yes, it might be considered "old-school", something nostalgic from our childhood, but fishing with worms ...
kayak bass fisherman

Kayak Bass Fishing: Essential Guide (With Tips and Recommendations) for Getting Started

When most people think of bass fishing, they imagine someone standing in a boat with a motor, casting a lure into the water. However, bass can also be caught from a kayak and we see this approach becoming an increasingly popular alternative to more traditional methods. In fact, bass fishing ...