Category: Fishing Tips

3 Tips to Help You Cook Your Next Fish Perfectly

Person slicing a seasoned raw salmon fillet with a knife on a cutting board, with dill and lemon wedges nearby.

One of the most satisfying parts of a day spent fishing is returning home from the water and cooking up your tasty catch for dinner. Aside from knowing a delicious meal awaits you, there’s a certain sense of accomplishment in preparing a fish that represents the fruits of your labor and skill. You don’t have… Read more »

Clean Your Fishing Reel with These 3 Easy Steps

Person assembling a fishing reel at an outdoor table with fishing gear and tools nearby.

Every fisherman knows that without the right gear, your chances for success on the water plummet. Quality equipment is not a cheap investment, so you’ll want to take proper care of your tools in order to make them last as long as possible. Over time, exposure to water, dirt, debris, and grime from repeated excursions… Read more »

Fishing for a Trophy-Size Catch: What to Keep in Mind

Person standing on a boat holding a large northern pike fish with a lake and forest in the background.

If you’re an experienced angler, heading to the same spots to catch the same average fish over and over again can get dull and tiresome. The sport loses its thrill when you’re constantly setting the record for how many little guys you throw in your bucket or back out to the water in a single… Read more »

Tips to Help You Catch Your Next Lake Trout

Man in sunglasses and a cap holds two large fish on a boat, with a lake and forest in the background.

Did you know the largest lake trout ever caught with a reel weighed 72 pounds? That feat is even more impressive if you’re an experienced angler who knows how difficult it can be to catch this elusive species! When you head out to the bountiful waters of Reindeer Lake, your chances of reeling in a… Read more »

The Do’s and Don’ts of Your Child’s First Fishing Trip

Two young children stand by a lake, fishing together with a single fishing rod on a grassy shoreline.

One of the best parts of fishing, whether you’re an enthusiastic angler or just an outdoorsman who likes to head to the lake a few times each summer, is sharing it with your kids. You probably still remember your first family fishing trip like it was yesterday—maybe it’s even what sparked the love you have… Read more »

How to Keep Yourself Busy During the Fishing Off-Season

Fishing gear, including rods, reels, lures, boots, a hat, pliers, knife, GPS, and tackle box, arranged on wood.

For those anglers who spend their spring, summer, and fall squeezing in as much time at the lake as possible, winter can feel like it lasts forever. You’re eager to get back out on the water and reel in your next big catch—we get it! Even if you can’t get out on a fishing trip… Read more »

The Best Species to Fish in the Fall

Wooden dock extends into a calm lake with mountains and autumn trees in the background under a blue sky.

A lot of people make the mistake of packing away their fishing gear when the end of summer hits, thinking their next best chance to fish won’t be until the spring. What they don’t know though, is that the fall months offer some of the best opportunities for successful fishing—if you know what to look… Read more »

The Best (And Worst) Weather for Fishing

Person standing in an inflatable boat fishing at sunset on a calm lake with a clear sky and distant trees.

Many enthusiastic fishermen hold a philosophy that says if it’s weather you can fish in, then it’s good fishing weather! Technically speaking, they aren’t wrong—as long as the conditions are safe. However, if you’re trying to plan a fishing trip with your kids or don’t have quite as much ambition as some of the more… Read more »

How to Plan a Family Fishing Trip This Summer

Four people in outdoor clothing stand on rocky shore, fishing with a rod by a lake, with trees in the background.

Sometimes it’s hard to set aside time to spend together as a family. Kids are busy with school, sports, and clubs, and parents are busy with work, taking care of the house, and driving the kids to their activities. Life moves fast, so it’s important to put in the time and effort to bond as… Read more »

Best Drones for Fishing

A white quadcopter drone with a camera flies against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Did you know that drones are a new and innovative way to increase your catch on your next fishing trip? You can use a drone to explore the surrounding area to locate schools of fish or even to drop your line for you. Any drone you choose should have an excellent battery life and a… Read more »