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California Delta Country Fishing Part Two Rigging
California Delta Country Rigging (Part 2 of 2)
Delta Fishing Part One of Two
The first of three Parts on fishing California Delta Country.
Fisher's Footgear Part Two
Part 2 of a look at angler's footgrea choices.
Fisher's Footgear Part I
Fisher's Footgear looks at angler options below the ankle.
Over the Border Leftover Fish
Mexican and Canadian/Cornish fish leftover recipes.
FOR A WHALE OF A WEEKEND
Take a fishing break and watch whales
Getting Ready for Northern California Saltwater Species
A look at major Northern California saltwater species.
Today's Good Old Days for California Anglers
A nostalgic look at California Fishing
Dipping Bear Lake by Louis Bignami
Fishing Bear Lake for mackinaw and cutthroat trout
Hot Fishing at Flaming Gorge
Trout, Striped Bass and more at Flaming Gorge
Fall for Crane Prairie
Oregon's Crane Prairie Reservoir Fall fishing
No Sissies at Sandy Hook
Striped bass fishing off of New York's Sandy Hook
NOCTURNAL ADMISSIONS: NIGHT FISHING THE JERSEY SURF
Surf Fishing for Striped Bass in New Jersey
Better Bighorn Browns and Backcasts
Fishing for trout on Wyoming's Bighorn River
BETTER FISHING OFF BERKELEY PIER
California pier fishing from the Berkeley Pier
Idaho's Little Pend Oreille Chain of Lakes
Fishing Idaho's Little Pend Oreille Chain of Lakes Heritage, Thomas, Gillette, Sherry plus Coffin, Frater, Nile and Leo Lakes.
Washington's Melon-size Umatilla Smallmouth and Early Walleye
Washington State's Umatilla smallmouth bass and walleye fishing.
Lower Madison for Longer Trout
Trout Fishing on Montana's Madison River in the early season
Colorado's Terrific Twins
Colorado trout fishing through the ice and from bankand boat at Twin Lakes
Western Washington's Close-to Home Lone Lake.
Trout and other species at Eastern Washington's Lone Lake
Snake River Winter Sturgeon
Winter sturgeon fishing on Idaho's Snake River
Utah Lake Channel Catfish
Fishing Utah's Utah Lake for winter channel catfish
Strpers on the Sand: Part 3: Time and Tides
San Francisco Beach striped bass surf casting part three
Newport Bay’s Nocturnal Bouillabaisse
Fall fishing in Oregon's Newport Bay
Stripers on the Sand Part 2 of 3 Stalking Stripers
San Francisco Beach surf striped bass fishing: part 2 of 3
Keeping and Using Crickets
How to raise and tote your own crickets.
San Diego's Ocean Piers
Fishing San Diego's Ocean Piers
Stripers on the Sand Part I of 3
San Francisco Beach Striper Fishing
Fishing the Shallows at Wickiup Reservoir
How to fish Oregon's Wickiup Reservoir
Berkeley's Best Pier
Fishing Berkeley, California's Muni Pier
Catch and Release Baitfishing
A look at catch and release bait fishing
Basic Winter Boat Chores
Boat maintanence
Basic Winter Boat Chores
Boat maintanence
Time For Tiddlers
Cooking small fish and small pieces of fish.
Fishing Soft Hackle Flies for Steelhead & Trout
Fishing steelhead and other species with soft hackle flies
Close to Home Live Bait Action
An introduction to live bait fishing
Monster Rainbows at Lake Pend Oreille
A look at fall fishing at Idaho's Lake Pend Oreille.
Wallowa
Fishing in Oregon's Wallowa Lake
Catfishing in Onion Country
A look at Eastern Washington catfishing
Catfishing in Onion Country
A look at Eastern Washington catfishing
Fun on the Florida, and other, Flats
A short look at an alternative bonefish system.
Cooking Flatfish
A look at ways to prepare faltfish such as sole, flounders, plaice or sand dabs
Better In Brownlee -- Oregon and Idaho
A look at the fishing in Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River between Idaho and Oregon
FLORIDA FLATS FISHING
Fishing Florida's northernmost flats off Amelia Island.
FLORIDA FLATS FISHING
Fishing Florida's northernmost flats off Amelia Island.
FLORIDA FLATS FISHING
Fishing Florida's northernmost flats off Amelia Island.
FLORIDA FLATS FISHING
Fishing Florida's northernmost flats off Amelia Island.
Angler's Maps
A look at maps for anglers
SNAKE RIVER STEELHEAD
Snake and Clearwater Steelhead Fishing
Packable Tackle
A look at portable tackle for traveling anglers
Bait Fishing with Mussels and Clams
Selecting, catching and keeping mussels, clams, slugs and other shelled baits.
Trolling Basics
A basic look at trolling, one of the more productive winter methods where waters don't freeze
Super Winter Fish Stews and Soups
A look at international fish recipes
Cruise for Caribbean Fishing
Combine a Caribbean Cruise and Fishing
Islands in the Sun Part 2: South Padre Island
Fishing South Padre Island in the Winter
Islands in the Sun Part 1: Marco Island Action
Great fishing spots to escape winter
Shrimp Baits
Shrimp catching, keeping and using for bait and such.
Crayfish and Crustaceans Considered (Part 2)
Catching and keeping Crayfish and other crustaceans. Part 2
Crawfish and Crustaceans Considered (Part 1)
How-to catch, buy and keep crayfish AKA crawfish and other crustaceans
FISH KEEPERS
What to use to keep fish cool and nice between the water and the frying pan
TOO MUCH TECH?
How to Fish for less money.
TWENTY FISHING TIDBITS OLD AND NEW
20 fishing tidbits
Fly Fishing Canada -- Book Review
Fly Fishing Canada, a book review, looks at the best book on Canadian Fly Fishing.
Clear Lake's Big Cats
California's largest natural lake, Clear Lake, offers monster catfish and big bass.
LAKE ISABELA: FISHING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S TAHOE
Consider a trip to Southern California's Lake Isabella
BEATING LABOR DAY BUGS
Basic bug avoidance for anglers
August Aquatic Boat Camp Fishing: Part Two of Two: Gear & Grub
Boat camping for anglers: part two of two; Gear and grub
August Aquatic Boat Camp Fishing: Part One of Two
Boat camping lets anglers stay on the action and escape crowds.
BAIT FISHING JUSTIFIED: Part three of three: REALITY vs. THEORY
American bait fishing, part three of three parts on history of A
BAIT FISHING JUSTIFIED: Part two of three: ON THE WAY TO TODAY
Historic basis of bait fishing and its effectiveness considered.
BAIT FISHING JUSTIFIED: Part one of three: HISTORY
Bait fishing remains the most effective method of catching fish through history and today.
Life's a Beach: San Francisco Surf Stripers and More
Striper surf fishing off San Francisco Beaches
Atlantic City Back Bay Stripers: Flats fishing North!
Atlantic City striped bass fishing in the back bays.
SO SHAD -- USING SMOKED SHAD AND OTHER FISH
Shad in hand, it's time to cook
SMOKING YOUR OWN
How to smoke fish to improve taste and texture.
New Jersey Fresh
Freshwater Fishing in New Jersey with light tackle for assorted fish near Atlantic city.
LUSTY LEECHES: Part Three: STILL AND MOVING WATER SYSTEMS
Part three of Leech Fishing shows how and when to rig and fish leeches in still and moving water.
LUSTY LEECHES: Part Two CATCHING AND KEEPING LEECHES
A look at the catching and keeping of leeches for better baitfishing, part two of three parts.
LUSTY LEECHES: Part One: LEECH ID
How to use leeches as baits in three parts: 1: Leech ID, 2:Catching and Keeping Leeches and 3: Baitfishing in Still and Moving Waters
SOUTHWEST TASTES: A New Mexico Fish Menu
A wonderful warm weather fish menu with a taste of the Southwest, Santa Fe and Taos.
CALIFORNIA TROUT LAKES Part Two "LOW" SIERRA CHOICES
A look at the better California Sierra reservoirs along Interstate 80 and towards the Donner Pass.
CALIFORNIA TROUT LAKES Part Three MIDDLE SIERRA RESERVOIRS
High Sierra fishing trout lakes in and around California's Donner Pass.
CALIFORNIA TROUT LAKES Part One EAST SIERRA
Opening Day and Summer Trout fishing on the east side of the California Sierras
Happy Hookers: Better Hooks for Bait Anglers
Selecting, sizing and typing hooks for bait fishing.
Priest Lake Lakers: Part 3 Moving Water Alternatives
River and Creek alternaives near Priest Lake in Northern Idaho
Priest Lake Lakers: Part 2 Limits & Approaches
Priest Lake Laker fishing approaches
Priest Lake Lakers: Part One Basics
Idaho's Priest Lake Laker and other trout action
Gulf Coast Warm Weather Seafood Dishes
Gulf Coast Seafood dishes for Summer
Virgin Island Inshore Fishing
United States Virgin Islands Inshore Fishing
Virgin Islands Offshore Fishing
A look at fishing in the United States Virgin Islands
Spring Trout
How to catch trout in the spring
Cooking Spring Flounder and other Flatfish
Cooking flounders, halibut, petrale and other flatfish
Fishing With Terrestrial Live Baits -- Part Five Other Bugs
Live bait fishing with terrestrials such as cockroaches, wasps, bees and other unusual baits.
Fishing With Terrestrial Live Baits -- Part Four Happy Hoppers
Live bait fishing with grasshoppers.
Fishing with Terrestrial Live Baits -- Part Three Crickets
Catching, keeping and using live and recently dead crickets for bait fishing
Fishing With Terrestrial Live Baits -- Part Two Catch Your Own
Catching and carrying live insect baits.
Fishing with Terrestrial Live Baits -- Part One
A look at Live Bait Fishing with terrestrials
Kings of the Kenai Part Three: Salmon Record Perspetives
A realistic look at Pacific Salmon Records
Kings of the Kenai: Part Four: Planning Self-guided trips
Planning a Kenai River and other salmon fishing trips.
Kings of the Kenai: Part 2: Anderson's Action Catch
Catching the world record salmon
Kings of the Kenai, Part One Gearing Up
A look at the world record salmon
Winter Freshwater Impoundment and Lake Fishing
How to catch more fish in winter impoundments and lakes.
Cooking with Smoked Striped Bass.
Using smoked fish year round
Winter Topwater Trolling
Catching fish near the surface in cool winter temperatures.
Bobber Fishing for Steelhead Part II
A look at using bobbers/floats for winter and fall steelhead
Better Steelhead Bobbers Part 1
Using bobbers for fall and winter steelhead fishing
Stop, Look and Listen
Stop, look and listen to improve fishing results
New Yellow Bass Record
New yellow bass fishing record.
Hooked on Stripers Part 2
Part two of Hooked on Stripers a basic how-to
Hooked on Stripers, Part 1
A historical look at striped bass fishing on both coasts
DID YOU KNOW THAT? PART 2
Short piscatorial tidbits.
DID YOU KNOW THAT? PART 1
Interesting nuggests of piscatorial pleasure
When to Fish: Part 2 Light
How light levels tell you when and where to fish.
When to Fish: Part 1 Temperature
Temperature as it effects fishing.
Fling Flies & Free Classes
Basic fly fishing examined. It's easier than you think.
TAILWATERS AND TIDEWATERS BEAT SUMMER BLAHS: PART TWO TIDEWATER
Consider Tidewater for summer action
TAILWATERS AND TIDEWATERS BEAT SUMMER BLAHS: PART ONE TAILWATER
Fishing tailwaters to beat the summer blahs
California Backwater Bass
Fishing for bass in sloughs and backwaters.
Simply Seafood Salads
Summer Fish Salads
Summer Trout
Improve your warm weather trout results, or switch to something else.
Atlantic City Fishing Action
Atlantic City backbay and flats fishing.
The Awkward Side of Near Home Action
A look at the awkward spots that can produce top fishing
Budget Boats: Part Two
Budget Boats: Part Two covers Johnboats and inflatables.
Budget Boats: Part One
A look at budget boating options for anglers
SIMPLY SOUP
Get more meals out of your big fish.
SUPER SOFT HACKLES
Soft hackle flies are the easy way to start fly-fishing, and a reliable technques for all
Vancouver Fresh: The Overlooked Action
Vancouver Island in British Columbia adds amazing and mostly untouched freshwater options to the world-famous saltwater action
Better in BC: Vancouver Island Saltwater Fishing
Vancouver Island Saltwater Fishing in British Columbia
PRACTICAL PANFISH
Panfish offer more action and better eating with less travel and expense than other species.
OPENING DAY TROUT
Planning for opening day helps, but don't forget backup hotdogs for dinner.
SEXY SHOT
A look at split shot to improve bait and other fishing.
FLY FISHING LAKES WITH CHIRONOMIDS
A look at the most effective spring flyfishing system for trout on lakes
FISHING REPORTS. FACT? OR FICTION?
A look at the fiction and fact of fishing reports
Kid's Stuff
A look at teaching kids to fish in the spring.
ANGLER'S ODDMENTS
Information on fishing gear beyond rods and reels.
HAPPY HOOKERS
Selecting fishhooks to improve results.
CATCHING CRABS
Crabbing as a supplemental activity for saltwater anglers
GPS CONFESSIONS
GPS and DGPS information for anglers and others
TROPICAL FISH TO CHECK RESULTS
Using tropical fish and other clues to tell when fish bite.
TEMPERATURE KEYS RESULTS
Temperature sensitive fishing approaches.
FISH PICS
A quick and dirty look at quick and dirty "fish pics"
PISCATORIAL QUOTES
Ten tidbits for the quotationally deprived angler
TRAVELER'S FISHING
Fishing gear and an approach for travelers.
The Great Chowder Controversy
Enjoy Chowder -- either red or white --
Ten New Year's Resolutions to Improve Fishing Results
10 New Year's Resolutions to improve fishing results.
English Angling
Enjoy angling on your England adventure.
Houseboat Angling
Enjoy fishing from the comforts of a houseboat.
SHOWS AND SUCH
A look at fishing and outdoor shows.
CHRISTMAS STROKES FOR FISHING FOLKS
Christmas Gifts for Anglers
FISH STEWS AND SOUPS WITH A GULF COAST FLAVOR
A look at Gulf Coast fish soup recipes
FREEING GALLEY SLAVES
Tips for boat, shore and home fish cooks.
Improving Saltwater Results Part II: Tide and "Temps"
Factors that influence Saltwater Fishing Results.
Improving Saltwater Results Part I: Gear
Gearing up for Saltwater.
SAFER FISH FOR DINNER
A guide to eating fish safely.
On Line Fishing Reports
Fishing Reports, Bah!, Humbug!
THE GEAR YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN
Things to do to retain your gear's value.
OCTOBER OUTINGS
A last chance to get out and fish before winter.
TIME FOR TIDDLERS
Cooking smaller saltwater fish
PIKE RECORDS
A look at American Pike Records
MANY, MANY MAYFLIES
A quick look at Mayfly basics
RED TROUT ON A GREEN BED
A solid recipe for fall trout
A DIFFERENT ANGLE: FLY FISHING STORIES BY WOMEN REVIEWED
A review of women's stories of fly fishing
SAVING SALAR SUPREME: ATLANTIC SALMON NEED HELP
Atlantic salmon records and recovery
SPONTANEOUS SUMMER STRIPERS
San Francisco Bay Summer Striped Bass Fishing
ANGLER'S BOAT INSURANCE: WANNA' BET?
A look at angler's boat insurance options.
BETTER BOUILLABAISSE: IT'S NOT THAT COMPLEX
A look at a classic French Fish Stew
RECORD LARGEMOUTH BASS: FISHING'S MILLION DOLLAR PRIZE
The world record largemouth bass story.
EPICURE ON A ROLL
Better food for fishing trips
THE SECOND BEST BLUEGILL
Nearly the largest bluegill on record
FLY PHOTOS
Taking photos of fishing flies and other small objects.
THE CASE FOR FISHING BOOKS
A look at classic books on fishing.
DON'T DROWN
A quick look at safety measures for anglers who boat or wade.
HAWAIIAN FISH RECIPES
Favorite Hawaiian fish recipes.
EASY, AFFORDABLE HAWAIIAN FISHING
Affordable Hawaiian fresh and saltwater fishing
FILLET IT FAST: Methods
Three different ways to fillet fish
FILLET IT FAST: Part 1 Blade, Steel, Shape & Sharpening
A look at knife blades, steel, size, selection and sharpening
AN HISTORICAL LOOK AT FISHING IN THE NORTH EAST
A History of Fishing in New England and the Northeast
RIGGING FOR CONSISTENT TROLLING
Use appropriate tackle and trolling methods that match the species you seek, and you should more than double your trolling results.
WORLD RECORD STRIPED BASS
The story of the saltwater striped bass record with photo.
CLOSE WATERS
Consider close in urban fishing action
DEPTH FINDERS AND TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS
Take a low tech approach to angling for more fun and less technology.
FINDING OPENING DAY TROUT
Getting ready for opening day trout.
MESSING ABOUT IN MUDDY WATERS
Early season muddy water options
SPRING FOR TERMINAL TACKLE TUNE UP
Getting Terminal Tackle Ready for Spring
SPRING GEAR UP Part One RODS, REELS, WADERS, ETC.
A quick look at getting gear ready for the season.
CANADIANS CAN COOK FISH -- AND OTHER THINGS
A special Canadian fish dinner.
TERRESTRIAL BUGS IMPROVE RESULTS
Using terrestrial baits to take large fish
CATCHING BIG TROUT
Fishing for larger trout takes big baits, lures or flies
STRIPERS ON THE SAND
Striped Bass fishing off San Francisco beaches.
SUPER FISH SOUPS
Fish and shellfish suits winter.
CASTING CANOES
Alternatives to float tubes for those in search of "people-powered" boats.
MAKE MINE MEAD
Everything you need to know to fish Lake Mead just out of Vegas
CASTING CONSIDERED
A BASIC LOOK AT FLY CASTING SKILLS
PLASTIC PERFECTION
The case for plastic lures
TRAVELER'S TIDDLERS TACKLE
Always carry tackle so you don't miss angling opportunities.
HIGH SPEED TROLLING
HIGH SPEED TROLLING COVERS MORE WATER AND CATCHES MORE FISH
SIMPLE SMELT
Some of Northern California's best pier fishing involves Jack Smelt
WALKING THE DOG
Topwater "walking the dog" catches fish.
SUPERIOR FISH STEWS
Superior Fish Stews.
POKE A POLE IN A HOLE
A unique method for fishing reefs and rocks in saltwater
NET RESULTS
Selecting and using better landing nets.
Fishing Shows: Fact or Fiction?
Fishing Shows
A CASE FOR CREELS
Creel Choices keep fishing gear in order and fish out of your clothing
THE GEAR YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN
Take Care of Gear to Save Money and Improve Results
LOGGING FISH
Keep records of your trips and you can improve your results and recall trips decades later.
USE NATURAL KEYS TO FIND FISHING
Using plants and such to key fishing results
FALL FOR BROWN TROUT
Big Brown Trout Bite Best in Fall
TIDAL TIDDLERS
A look at easy inshore saltwater fishing
FAVORITE FISHING
Quality fishing does not require great expense, long travel or uncomfortable conditions.
Eating Fish - What's Best?
A chef and foodwriter's look at the best fish meals internationally.
Smallmouth Bass Tackle & Techniques: Think Trout!
Consider Smallmouth Fishing to beat Trout Crowds
SWIVEL DRIVEL, OR WHY CHEAP ONES DON'T.
Swivels may not do what most anglers think
TROUT TIME
A low tech approach to trout fishing for wild and hatchery trout
Realistic Results
A professional outdoor writers look at the hype and dubious "results" seen in print or on the "action" shows seen on TV.
POLE PLEASURES
NICE ICE
ROLLING YOUR OWN RODS
CATFISH & CARP CONSIDERED
EARNING A WORLD RECORD
BUYING BETTER BOATS
CONSIDER THE COAST
Saltwater shore basics for freshwater anglers
RIGGING FOR RECORDS ON THE FLORIDA FLATS
PIKE RECORDS
ICE IS NICE
WORMS WORK
REEL RECORDS
Going With Guides
Float Fishing with Bait for Trout

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