Telescopic rods offer all the features of a full-length fishing rod, with the convenience of collapsing into itself. It is ideal for those looking to pack small or those with limited space in their houses. Although telescopic rods are as reliable as regular poles, some claim they are not as long-lasting. As a result, you have …
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I love ice fishing. For me, it’s a great way to extend the fishing season. Spending more time over the winter in the great outdoors is a good thing. If you are new to ice fishing it can be daunting thinking of everything you need to buy, but there’s no need to break the bank. Is …
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As we get ever closer to spring and the icy lakes melt, anglers around the US start prepping for the crappie season. For those who don’t fish during winter, this is the very first fishing window. Although crappie is an abundant fish, you don’t want to spend the entire season looking for the best fishing spots. …
Fish finders are superb gadgets to have around. It will help you to catch fish, estimate how deep they are, and understand the layout under the surface. Since they rely on waves to map the depths, many people wonder if the sound waves affect fish in any way. Therefore, we are going to dedicate today’s piece …
Crappie fishing is exciting. The feeling of hitting a school of crappie when they are in a feeding frenzy is an adrenaline rush. What makes Crappie fishing different is that the bag limits are typically larger, Crappies are plentiful and their meat is sweet, flaky, and amazing. Read on to learn how to catch these beauties …
Low temperatures and strong winds are two things that come with ice fishing. Many use ice fishing suits to cope with these conditions. Others go for ice fishing tents. If you are one of those thinking about getting one, you might be wondering. Do ice fishing tents have floors? Most models don’t. But don’t worry. Anglers …
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Fishing on ice is one of the most demanding forms of angling. It takes the same preparation as regular fishing, with the added difficulty of cold. Among all the things you have to think of, bait is arguably the most important. Here, live bait is king. It is no surprise when people come here asking what …
All anglers agree that carrying your gear from your car to the ice and back is the worst part of any fishing trip. Thankfully, anglers invented ice fishing sleds as an answer. However, we still need to drag out gear; which depending on the weight, could be time and energy-consuming. But there is an answer to …
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Fishing involves moving a lot. You might not only need to switch spots. But you will need to carry your gear as well. This is easy enough if you are on a pier or shore. But this gets messy on the ice. Here some people use an ice fishing sled. But you still need to tow …
One of the most common questions people ask here is about when and how to use a leader for fishing. From freshwater to ice lakes, the doubt is always the same. Since it is winter in many countries now, we will take some time to answer the following question. Should I use a leader when ice …
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