Brian Hopkins 
Sarasota is located in a prime fishing location, right in the middle of some of the best saltwater fishing areas on Florida’s west coast. With Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples in the south and Bradenton, St. Petersburg, and Tampa just north, you really couldn’t ask for a better location.Check out Sarasota on your maps … Read more
Because Koi fish are associated with Japanese culture in Japan, many people wonder whether it is illegal to eat Koi fish in Japan. In their country, Koi fish are given a place of privilege for their brilliant whites and colors. They are found in ponds at Buddhist shrines, parks, and private homes.It is not illegal … Read more
If you live outside of Texas, you may not think the Lonestar state (1 star on their state flag) is filled with freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers or that much of the coast borders the Gulf of Mexico. But it has a lot of water for fishing! Texas is home to a variety of different … Read more
Based on our study and years on the water, the best Prowler trolling motor is the Bass Pro Shops Prowler model.Whether you prefer the bow-mounted or transom-mounted version of the electric Prowler trolling motor, you can rely on this well-built motor to get you where you’re going whether fishing recreationally or commercially.Both Bass Pro trolling … Read more
Brown trout are a medium-sized beautiful fish species that has been introduced all over the world from Europe, to parts of Asia, Australia, Peru, Africa, the USA, Canada, and just about anywhere the water is cold enough to sustain them.Brown trout feed constantly under the ice throughout winter so they are an ideal species to … Read more
Most of us go fishing for the adventure of it and to put delicious fish on the dinner table and share with family and friends. Unfortunately, there are days that no matter what you do you still come home empty-handed! There are many possible reasons for this, and one of them is that you picked … Read more
While there are several great holiday gift guides online, getting your special angler a great fly fishing stocking stuffer could be a god-sent. And since fly rods don’t fit quite well in a stocking, our team of experts has put together this guide on innovative but inexpensive fly fishing stocking stuffer ideas for passionate anglers. … Read more
Part of the allure of fly fishing is that you can pay attention to a thousand little details such as setting up the lanyard, and it can make a big difference in your fishing. If you are just beginning as a fly fisher, the idea that having your lanyard set up perfectly before you go … Read more
Crystal Lake in Colorado is one of the most idyllic freshwater mountain lakes in the United States. If you’re traveling nearby or live within a hundred miles, this is one fishing spot you don’t want to miss!It’s located about six miles south of Ouray, Colorado, on the west side of US Highway 550. Crystal Lake … Read more
Fishing in shallow water from a flats boat is one of the hobby’s most challenging activities, but it can be exciting too because you must go totally stealth-mode to catch something in really shallow water.The shallower the water the more skittish the fish are and less likely to bite even if you have live bait. … Read more