while the float is certainly the finest way to fish for most species, conditions often dictate that the feeder will be more effective because it enables you to present a hook bait right on the bottom. the maggot feeder rig allows you to feed an area over time throughout the session, which in turn attracts fish into the baited area. a medium gauge wire hook is used for strength, but in a smaller size to keep it discreet when presented …

layer solid fishing techniques on top of that, and you’ll catch trout on the fly all winter long. if it’s not, and the trout populations are dependent on stocking, thermal stress from the summer may have killed most of the fish you hope to catch. once you understand the type of stream you’re fishing, and where the trout will most likely be found, it’s time to consider food sources. brown trout tend to hang in the slower pools and pocket …

some of the carp fishing tips are better suited to winter and others are going to be more successful during the summer. the carp will be familiar with these go-to tactics that other anglers may have had some success on, but you need to try and confuse the carp into taking your bait and by doing something that most anglers are not doing will increase your chances of getting a bite. fishing in the margins can produce big carp and …

tossing the fly to the upstream side of a likely lie and ripping it back. it plays on the predatory instinct of large trout by imitating a fleeing baitfish. on the other hand, no fish wants to engage in the pointless pursuit of a bullet train. slow your retrieve down and give the fly a twitching action like a wounded baitfish. swinging the fly is an effective way to reach fish holding in deep water. this will let you put …

terminal tackle is a critical part of bass fishing tackle. this is how we’re able to snare a bass that bites and hopefully land the fish. a treble hook is a 3-pronged hook that attaches to most hard lures like crankbaits, topwaters, jerkbaits, etc. to keep it simple a hook is a strong piece of stainless steel, bronze or other metal sharpened on the point with an eye to attach the hook to a lure or to tie the line …

put it on a single hook or jig with a gap big enough to bite back. it seems the closer to home we stay, though, the fussier pike get. weed pike generally are pursuing panfish, and nothing offers a more realistic representation of a bluegill than the catch 22. simply swim it along, over, and around vegetation, looking for pockets and alleys with polarized glasses. i fish them the same way on deep structure: let it hit bottom and rip …

designed with a flat or concave front that creates noise and vibration when jerked, these lures are among the best options when the sun is low in the sky and the heat is oppressive. it also comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, making it easy to match the hatch where you fish. for thick cover or tossing these topwater lures up among the lily pads, alligator grass, and thick overgrowth, one treble with the lower hook removed …

unfortunately, these wade friendly areas tend to be quite crowded and fished heavily since most wade friendly areas are very accessible. because of the crowds, more and more anglers are turning to using a fishing boat to reach quieter areas on montana’s famous rivers. besides, with a boat, you can float to good water and then start to wade fish – giving you the best of both worlds. by hopping in a boat, you can reach areas on a river …