Fishing Tactics, Tips, & Techniques

Successful fishing is an art that can be learned. Mastering the basics of fishing takes time and effort, but with persistence everyone can consistently catch fish.

The processes involved are simple. Learn the waters you fish most often, be it lake, pond, river, or brook; know the seasonal habits and preferences of the fish species you're fishing for, and practice the various presentation techniques that provide repeated fishing success.

There are no "hot lures", "magic scented baits", or secret's known only to a few privileged anglers. Everyone can do it! Read a few of our fishing articles, apply and practice the techniques on your next fishing trip, and watch your fishing catch rates grow as you increase in fishing knowledge and your presentation skills are honed....

Site Dedication: In Memory of My Dad

This fishing site is dedicated to my Dad, Robert S. Gardner. He left this earth on April 19, 2006 to be with The Lord Jesus. With his recent passing I've lost my best fishing partner and unwavering friend. His love of the outdoors and sense of sportsmanship I'll always carry with me. I had the priviledge of calling this man "Dad".

Pa, whether on a fly fishing river in the backcountry of Maine or a wilderness lodge in Manitoba, you'll always be in my thoughts. One day we'll again walk a stream bank together in the wilds of Idaho, fly fishing for cutthroat trout, or stand in a rainstorm on an island in Ontario, Canada lake country in pursuit of walleye. We miss you, Pa. Alot. Keep your hooks sharp....We love you.
Your Sons,
Den, Steve, Tom, & Barry

Fishing Techniques We Cover

• Fishing Techniques: Jigging, Trolling, Casting, Downrigging, Float Fishing, Ice Fishing, Using Natural Baits
• Fishing Tactics: Low Water, Shallow water, Deep Water, Weedbeds, Rivers, Reservoirs, Lakes, Streams, Ponds & Brooks
• Fishing Tackle: Spinning, Casting, Fly Fishing, Baitfishing, Rods, Reels, Lines, Flies & Lures
• Seasons Covered: Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter
• Fish Species: Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Bass, Pike, Musky, Panfish, & Catfish
• Fishing Equipment: Boats, Outboard Motors, Electronics, Care & Maintenance Tips
• Fishing Trips: US, Canada, Alaska, Fly-In, Boat-In, Trip Planning Checklists

Fishing Tips

Stream curves are often productive spots. Sometimes they gouge out undercut banks along the outside edge of the curve and these are often safe-havens for lunker sized fish. If there is a riffle upstream of the undercut bank or a good current flowing into the bank, cast your bait or lure upstream and let the current drift it into the pool beneath the bank. Spots like this usually demand three or four casts and drifts to throughly cover the pool. Make sure your lure or bait is just off the bottom.

Fishing Articles | Tactics & Techniques

• Basic Fly Patterns for Fly Fishing
  Nymphs and wet flies represent the immature life stages of insects such as mayflies, caddisflies....
• Stream Fishing for Lunker Trout
  When stream fishing for trout, observation is the foremost thing to keep in mind. Look for rising trout, or....
• Fishing Natural Bait
  Fishing natural baits has its time and place. There are times when bait is the only answer to the consistent....
• Specialized Trout Fly Fishing Techniques
  One especially productive trout fly fishing technique that is often used is a term called....
• Dry Fly Fishing Tips for Streams
  On your next dry fly fishing trip astream, consider these recommendations....
• Low Water Fishing Summer Strategies
  As the fishing season progresses, low water trout fishing becomes the norm and water temperatures rise higher until we arrive at....
• Water Temperature and Trout Fishing
  Water temperature can have a tremendous impact on your trout fishing success. The encyclopedia defines Limnology as the scientific study of fresh waters, especially lakes and ponds, including....
• Early Season Fishing on Rivers and Streams
  Early season trout fishing in rivers presents anglers with uniquely different conditions than those faced by....
• Fishing for River-Run Smallmouth Bass
  The transition from spring to summer smallmouth bass fishing can be perplexing, especially on rivers....
• Early Spring Tactics for Lakes and Ponds
  Early spring fishing methods hinge on weather, and stream or lake conditions. The early bird anglers must be....
• Fly Fishing Flies
  The number of fly fishing flies available today will overwhelm any beginning fly fisherman and veterans as well....
• Fishing for Catfish in Small Streams
  While many catfishermen that fish larger rivers will wait for a catfish to find their bait, fishing smaller creeks requires....
• Spring Fishing Hotspots
  Spring fishing hotspots are easy to locate and will provide ample fishing action for the savvy angler.
• Fly Fishing for Trout
  Fly fishing for trout offers some unique challenges. When the cloudy hues of early springtime begin to change and trout country gradually....
• Ultra Light Fishing Tackle
  Ultra-light fishing tackle is enjoying an increase in popularity for many reasons. Many fishermen, trouters included, are learning....
• Fishing and Camping Checklist
  Print and use our fishing and camping trip checklist to add to the enjoyment of your next trip afield.
• Fishing for Western Walleyes
  Western walleye fishing is alive and doing very well! walleyes are getting more attention as local anglers change their fishing....