Well it is finally here, the transition between the ice of winter and the melt of spring. During this time the water conditions can best be described by most anglers as, high and murky and often not attractive to the boatless angler. These are the conditions however, that drive Read the rest of this entry »

Trout are a fantastic fish providing a bit of finesse to catch and packing a powerful fight all in one making it a great target for the sport fisherman. What is most interesting is that trout is one of the most popular game fish taken from shore! Read the rest of this entry »

Now that we have covered the rods and reels of ice fishing, there are a few other key aspects that make for a better experience and also help you catch more fish! Read the rest of this entry »

Ice fishing is the only time a boatless angler is able to get off the shoreline and venture onto the lake! So as a boatless angler, there are a few things we can do to prepare for this exciting time. First lets go over the most important aspect of ice fishing and that’s the rod and reels! Read the rest of this entry »

Live bait, is live bait, is live bait! It always works for panfish….Wrong! As mentioned in part 1 of this shore pan fishing chapter, you need the right rig to catch those big pans with live bait. However, in addition to the rig, you have to be able to… Read the rest of this entry »

Pan fishing is one of the most popular types of fishing and is most often done from shore! The reason for its popularity is due to the fact that they are generally found close to shore, found in large numbers, and are relatively easy to catch. Oh, and of course I forgot that they make amazing table fair! Read the rest of this entry »