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The Best Fishing Net For Bass & Walleye

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best fishing netWhether you are landing bass, walleye, muskie or steelhead from a boat (or are in the water with the fish) a well-designed fishing net can make life a lot easier.

You need a net that will not tangle, get caught up in hooks, and not be abrasive to the fish you are landing. For that reason, I recommend that all fishermen have a good fishing net in the boat or at hand.

On second thought, even a good fishing net isn’t enough, we need the best one. We don’t want to lose the fish of our life simply because we wanted to save a few bucks or didn’t do the proper research beforehand.

In this article, we will look at a variety of fishing nets that are worthy of being on the water with you and you can be confident will perform time after time. [Read more…] about The Best Fishing Net For Bass & Walleye

Can You Fly Fish For Bass?

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If you haven’t tried fly fishing, you are missing out on a great experience.

But isn’t fly fishing limited to catching trout in a river?

Let’s find out!

In this post, we are going to answer the ever so popular question: Can you fly fish for bass?

Not only that, but we are going to talk about some great tips to get you onto some big fish.

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Best Wading Boots For Saltwater Fishing – Time To Go Surf Fishing

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What are the best saltwater wading boots?

There is nothing that can end a day of fishing quicker than sore, wet feet. We want to spend as much time on the beach as possible and do so while remaining comfortable and safe. Rocky coasts can be treacherous, and we need boots that are going to allow us to navigate them confidently.

In this article, we will look at five models of wading boots that will give you to comfort, stability, and confidence to work those beaches more efficiently. [Read more…] about Best Wading Boots For Saltwater Fishing – Time To Go Surf Fishing

What Makes A Yak The Best Kayak For Fly Fishing? My Top 4 Yaks

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BEST KAYAK FOR FLY FISHING

What is the best kayak for fly fishing?

With so many different brands, shapes and prices on the market, how can you narrow it down to just a few or even one? Challenge accepted!

In this post, we are going to take a closer look at what makes a good kayak the best fly fishing kayak. We are also going to look at 4 of our favorites that are available right now at your finger tips.

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20 Gift Ideas Or Gifts For The Fisherman Who Has Everything

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BEST GIFTS FOR THE FISHERMAN WHO HAS EVERYTHINGWhat are the best gifts for the fisherman who has everything?

The is the difficult question we are going to try to tackle in this week’s post. We are going to take a look at 20 items that we think are the best fishing gifts. Hopefully this post will give you some good ideas when shopping for the one you love. Let’s begin…

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5 Essential Tips Every Angler Should Know About Ultralight Fly Fishing

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ultralight fly fishingOne of the fastest growing “sub categories” of fly fishing is the use of ultralight tackle known as ultralight fly fishing. It has grown so much in popularity over the last several years, that its own culture has begun to form around it.

Light tackle has been around for decades and was built to provide sensitive and delicate fishing in small and tight waters, but it’s beginning to find its way into larger bodies of water.

There is not a lot of literature in the sport, and with this article, we hope to provide several tips for using ultralight tackle in various fishing situations you might find yourself. [Read more…] about 5 Essential Tips Every Angler Should Know About Ultralight Fly Fishing