From the hatches from 2003-2010 that are currently producing many trophy-sized fish and how currently the Walleye harvested per hour was the 4th highest on record, and most catches were in the 15-24” range, well into the legal limit. This article will provide all the information for why your next Walleye destination needs to be Lake Erie.
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The tarpon are pouring into the Florida Keys. Many people are headed to try to catch their first or take advantage of this time of year. In this episode of How 2 Tuesday, I go through the exact setup that I use at the bridge. We go through rod, reel, line, hook, etc. and we also talk a lot of strategy for how to land these fish efficiently and safely.
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Catching bait can make or break a day of fishing. In this episode we talk about the importance of bait, how it can be used for live chum, where to find it and more. Knowing a few key things to look for can help you to have a much more successful start to your day, and you can spend much more time fishing.
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Amberjacks are a strong and stubborn fish. According to Rowland, “They call the amberjack the reef donkey because it’s stubborn, it does not want to come in.” Justin, one of their guests for the day, had done most of his fishing in the northeast and was in great physical condition, but when he got his first amberjack bite his eyes got wide as that rod doubled over.
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Because there isn’t much seasonal variation in southern Florida, the lakes there do not follow the same patterns that most other fisheries do. But the fishing conditions absolutely change, albeit less predictably than other areas.
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In this episode of Into the Blue, Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger meet up in Key Largo to do some wintertime sail-fishing, as well as to break in Walker’s new boat with a set of Yamaha XTO Offshore motors on the back. We’ll dive into some of their best practices for catching sailfish this time of year as well as how to properly break in a brand new motor.
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Getting people into fishing isn’t always easy, though. It requires patience and persistence (get ready to untangle a LOT of lines), but seeing the joy on someone’s face when they have a big fish on the end of their line for the first time makes it all worth it. To aid in that process, we put together this article to give you some ideas for getting your friends and family into fishing.
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If you’re a fan of Into the Blue, then you’re well aware of the diverse assortment of gamefish available for anglers to chase in the Florida Keys. Capt. Steve Rodger, co-host of Into the Blue says that oftentimes he’ll get clients that book a 5 day charter with him, allowing them to really explore that variety and get the most out of their trip. But there’s always one option that comes up at some point. “There’s always at least one guy,” says Rodger with a grin, “who says, ‘What about sharks? Can we catch sharks?’”
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The August-September salmon run is a staple for Northwestern anglers longing for a hard fight and some of the most delicious and mild meat available beneath the waves. For anyone gearing up to bring home a load of salmon for the freezer, this excellent recipe for baked salmon from Lindner’s Angling Edge is a must-try. Featuring a “tasty lemon caper butter topping”, this dish will have your family and guests begging for you to get out on the water every season to bring home salmon for their new favorite meal.
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In this episode of Sweetwater, Joey Nania takes his two sons, Zeke and Eli, fishing out on Lake Chickamauga. With two very excited young boys, Nania’s passion evident in them, it makes for an exciting and uniquely rewarding day for the Sweetwater host. Miles Burghoff joins Nania to talk about the importance of teaching kids to fish and some of the best ways to do that.
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Yellow jacks are an unusual fish for the Florida Keys, and in this episode of Saltwater Experience captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor get into a pile of them using Tudor’s Motorguide trolling motor just off the shore from their resort. They’ve got a lot of insight into catching and cooking this elusive beauty.
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In the second episode of Sweetwater’s fifth season, the boys Miles “Sonar” Burghoff and Joey Nania are joined by Bryan Thrift, a veteran on the FLW tour, on Lake Norman in Charlotte, North Carolina. Miles has a tournament coming up and in this episode, we get a chance to see Miles and Bryan practicing together on Lake Norman, as well as getting real and personal advice from a pro tour fisherman.
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In episode four of Sweetwater’s fifth season, Joey Nania heads out to Lake Hartwell in South Carolina with FLW tour pro Brian Latimer. Lake Hartwell is Brian’s home fishery and the place of his first fishing tournament while he was still in the second grade. It is safe to say that Brian knows this lake better than anyone and we get a first hand look at his incredible insight into fishing here.
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Adaptability is one of the most valuable traits of an angler, as demonstrated by Captains Rich Tudor and Tom Rowland of Saltwater Experience. In this episode, Tudor and Rowland get set up to fish for some tarpon. But when, instead of tarpon, they catch barracudas their plan shifts to something equally as exciting: Shark fishing. It’s a thrill ride as they try different tactics on both spin and fly rods out in the flats.
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Bass fishing is one of the most exciting freshwater fishing experiences an angler can find. Competition anglers Joey Nania and Miles Burghoff head to Lake Chickamauga near Chattanooga, TN to demonstrate a few bass fishing tips and tricks while they rip some lips in this episode of Sweetwater.
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