With great excitement I always look forward to the coming of the Fall here in the Fraser river valley, a mere 60 minute drive eastward from the heart of Vancouver, BC. The trophy size fall King salmon are starting to migrate upriver by later August and visions of Silversides Fishing Adventures guests playing 50 lb [...]
Fishing with Landing Nets
Record Muskie Landed in Michigan?
It took two hours, three men, two landing nets, two life jackets, and a dock line, but this muskie was hauled into Joe Seeberger’s boat on Lake Bellaire, Michigan, and it could be a new state record. According to Field & Stream, Seeberger was fishing with his brother, Chuck, and friend, Jason Orbeck, on October 13 [...]
No Landing Net Needed: Fish Flies Into Boat. Awesome Video
Kevin Faver and Brad Deckard were fishing in St. Augustine, Florida, filming scenes for their show, Tails from the Outdoors. Well, this is a heck of a tale to tell, as the fish they were fighting took off feet from the boat, and flopped right in. Kudos to Fishhound.com for finding this gem. –Brian McClintock Do [...]
AnglerSurvey.com Unveils Top Fishing Gear Brands and Trends
Every year, outdoors numbersmiths, Southwick and Associates, come out with their list of the most popular gear for anglers. Not a lot has changed in the two years since we last looked at the numbers, but it does seem that anglers are starting to diversify the companies they're supporting. But, Shimano is still the top [...]
Sea Lion Attacks Netted Salmon
At least it looks like a salmon as the fishing guide is netting it. I've seen videos of sharks grabbing a fish as it's about to be landed, and other predatory fish chomping on a catch. But this is the first time I've seen a sea lion come up, grab a fish through a landing [...]
Tragedy in Arkansas: 100,000 Fish Found Dead
There's something in the water in Arkansas, and it's not Jaws.Fishermen discovered what is estimated to be 100,000 freshwater drum floating belly up in the Arkansas River near Ozark. This coming off a massive bird kill was discovered in the same area. Officials believe the two are unrelated, but this is not a good week [...]
The Best New Year’s Fishing Resolution
Last week, we challenged you to tell us your fishing resolution. The best one, chosen by GoFISHn, would win $50 to help that angler keep that resolution. We had 40 great New Year's Resolutions, but when making a New Year's Resolution, being as specific as possible helps you keep that resolution. Which is why we [...]
Fishing Tip of the Day: Correct Way to Use a Large Landing Net
"The correct way to use a large net is to hold the excess bag so it cannot catch on objects of lie in the water where the fish can observe it. When the fish is about to be netted, lower the head of the net and release the bag just before you scoop up the [...]
Massive Brown Trout from Frabill
I had to share this with you all. If you're not a fan of Frabill on Facebook, you should be because they constantly have some awesome pictures.This one takes the cake though. Here's their caption: On the water report, Milwaukee native and big fish extraordinaire Josh Lenda with just one of many 15+ pound Brown [...]
