Typically, the crappie fishing at Jordan Lake, NC is hot this time of the year.  However, the abnormally warm weather this winter has the crappie a little more scattered than normal.  But, with temps in the upper 60′s we couldn’t justify not heading to the lake.  Of course, many others had the same idea, so my first couple choices of spots were already taken.  Out of curiosity, I went to a tertiary spot that I know fairly well, but have never fished during the winter months.  It turned out to be a great decision.  Although the crappie bite was slow, the catfish bite was red hot! Mary May, Bill... Read On

I have lived in North Carolina for over three years now and every winter I smile from ear to ear knowing that my favorite fishing holes won’t freeze over.  I recently had a chance to take advantage of an unusually warm early winter day and chase some bass and crappie. I met good friend and fellow Froggy Waters guide Gary Ribet on a stretch of local river we wanted to scout.  We launched and slowly pushed up-river.  Gary had 7 or 8 rods out trying for crappie (or anything else willing to eat a minnow) and I tied on a plastic worm to fish for bass.  On my second... Read On

Tackle Selecting tackle can be very difficult. Matching the right rod and reel to a particular lake or fish can be easy. However, for most, it is not cost effective to have multiple rods and reels for various situations. Therefore, there is usually compromise. Most anglers pick a rod and reel combination that can work for largemouth bass, pike, trout and other lake fish. Once you know the type of fish you will go after, spend sometime in a good bait and tackle shop. They will help you select the right rod and reel combination. The next step is to select a few line test strengths. You never want... Read On

Until the last few years, I took the very budget minded approach in choosing my fishing gear.  My spinning rods consisted of a wide range of lower “value” options from WalMart to Bass Pro Shops.  I figured that the $30 to $50 combos would work for my largemouth and smallmouth fishing opportunities.  After all, I rarely fished in winter and focused primarily in smaller ponds & wading a few smallie streams while growing up in Ohio.  And they did the job with no complaint, but I believe I was far from the fisherman that I am today.  But after getting a kayak, finding KayakBassFishing.com & seeing the fishing addiction... Read On

Nothing excites me more than inshore water temperatures reaching the low 60’s. That is the time that big redfish stage inshore and in easy paddling distance off the beaches here in Charleston, SC befre they move out to join the breeding colonies. For natural baits the best choice is large chunks of cut mullet on 3/0 to 7/0 circle hooks. For the fisherman who likes artificial baits, 5 inch swimming mullet patterns or paddle tail grubs on a 4/0 ½ ounce jig head hopped along the bottom should be your first choice. Look for above water structure such as rock walls, steep embankments, or docks adjacent to creek mouths... Read On

Like or Love It? Many women claim to “love to fish” and that may be true, but the real question is do you have a passion for it? Are you able to go a week fishing everyday without catching anything and still want to go out the next day? Do you have the patience to wait for a fish without getting tired, or annoyed? Are you able to endure the blistering heat, shivering cold, or the darkness at night when you can’t even see your own hand in front of you? Passion isn’t about what you catch, or how big it is. Passion is about the love for the... Read On

Fishing Deep Water The best way to catch Florida Largemouth Bass in deep water is by appealing to the sense of territory and annoying them. They may not be hungry, but a lure dropping a few feet from them and swimming by them will cause them to strike at the lure. Use a 1/2 ounce to one ounce weight 4/0 to 6/0 hook with a craw styled bait. Worm baits work well too, but make sure you choose a thick weed mat made from hyacinths, Kissimmee grass and alligator weed. Another great lure to use is a spinner bait with a plastic worm. Fish from the bottom by lily pads... Read On

Swag for Shots has been going strong for 3 weeks and it’s about time that we switched it up a little bit. If you’ve already received an entry number for Week 4 or any of the following weeks, you’re good to go.  Winners will still be announced every Sunday and all your entries still count. But we’ve got a $25 gift card burning a hole in our inventory and we want to give it away, thus Swag for Shots Pt. 2!! Here are the rules: To enter, you email me (zach.yurchuck@gmail.com) pictures of how you’ve rigged your kayak.  Be sure to include a list of the items used in... Read On

Trophy fresh water Striped Bass action from the kayaks! Doc, Hokiefisherman and MidTNKayakAngler come hang out and have some fun! Read On

I have to admit, I’m a stake-out pole guy. I’ve used one for years and found that, in most cases, they’re pretty handy. I particularly use them when chasing redfish in the salt flats, but they have a place in my arsenal of freshwater weapons, too. Unfortunately, the one that I had for years was heavy, and often, too short. The only really unique benefit was that, because of its size, it fit in a paddle holder perfectly. Enter the YakAttack PARK-N-Pole. This isn’t just a stake-out pole, although it is a great one. The benefits of this stake-out pole over my previous one are; 1. It is longer.... Read On