You may have heard about the FishBrain app for your phone where you can get maps, fishing locations, fishing reports and more right on your smart phone. It was inevitable that the smart phone, with all of it’s available apps, someone would eventually develop a fishing app. FishBrain did and, I’m sure there will be … Read more
Daiwa spinning reels have been around longer than I have and I’m pretty sure they will be around long after I’m gone too. 😉 Spinning reels have the advantage of casting distance, ease of use, and no backlashes. This makes them a great choice for the beginner or inexperienced angler as well as the old … Read more
The RTIC Coolers 65 Hard Cooler is just one of many options available in coolers or ice chests. Whether it’s a trip to the beach for a weekend of fishing, a self-guided elk hunt in the mountains, or just a simple family picnic to the city park, you need a cooler to keep your perishables … Read more
If you fish long enough, and hard enough, eventually you will catch some fish. And, if you like to eat fish, you will need to clean your catch. Just like the electric fillet knives we looked at previously, a good fish cleaning table makes the chore of cleaning fish much easier and more efficient than … Read more
We have looked at beach and fishing carts in previous articles. As you may have noticed, some “top-of-the-line” fishing carts can get rather pricey to say the least. There are some good quality alternatives available and we will take a look at what I think are some best beach and fishing carts that won’t break … Read more
Have you seen the new fishing tackle bags? The longer we fish, the more tackle we seem to accumulate. There is always something new, the latest greatest, and we just have to have it. Then it becomes how to store it all, and how to haul it when we head out fishing. If you’re are … Read more
Sometimes we find ourselves in a fishing situation where either the water is too cold, or we simply don’t want to get wet. You need something more than just wading boots or shoes. A good pair of waders can go along way to keeping you warm, dry and fishing. I’ve tried them all over the … Read more
Whether you wade the bays, lakes, rivers, or the beachfront, a good pair of wading shoes is an essential gear item. You never know what lurks at the bottom. Rock, broken glass, nails, shells, and yes even the dreaded sting ray. I have had a personal encounter with a sting ray and it is something … Read more
Surf fishing requires some specialized fishing gear. Tsunami surf rods were designed with this im mind. The saltwater environment is one of the most harsh on the planet and it takes its toll on your equipment, rods included. I have used many different makes and models of rods for fishing the surf over my many … Read more
It’s that time of year. The days are getting shorter and the air temperature is much milder. Bait fish by the millions are beginning their fall migration along the Texas beach front. Huge bait balls of Dusky anchovies, and the annual finger mullet migration are in full swing. Predators of all kinds are in a … Read more
