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You need to understand how to wade safely in streams and rivers

Here is the definition of a fish camp

Do not kiss your fish

A few pointers about fishing for smallmouth bass

Here is are some tips from guide, Mike Pehanich

In the January issue of In-Fisherman, there was a short article in the “From the Lab” section that discussed the impact of odor on bass.

Use the Predictive Gages to estimate future water levels in rivers

The cheap dry bags at Walmart work fine

If you worry about losing your keys while fishing, here is a backup truck key storage solution.

Fly fishing provides a significant advantage over spin fishing in fast water.

I had to go to Orlando for a business trip during the week after Thanksgiving.  Every time I go on a trip that extends to Thursday or Friday, I immediately evaluate the opportunity to extend that trip into a local fishing expedition.  In this case, I decided to take vacation and go down a few

It’s winter.  I’m cold.  I want sun. This summer, my son’s wedding was a destination wedding.  The bride’s family normally does a reunion on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, so they decide to wrap the wedding into that annual event.  The basswife, who is a beach lover from way, way back, instantly ratified that

For trout, I’m a catch and release kind of guy.  I’ll eat any walleye that’s legal and keep a bass or two if they are larger than 15 inches, but trout have generally been off limits.  For one, they are a hassle to cook – have plenty of bones – and the ones I catch

Here is an idea for crappie anglers to consider

My tips on working with a fishing guide

Here is a tip to avoid puncturing your waders on bushes

Here are a few excuses you can use to go fishing

Should you fish for trout up or downstream

I take a look at the Flyfisher’s Guide to Virginia

Here are some links to whitewater kayak and canoe sites

I hate bugs.  The worst thing about being on the stream is dealing with them.

I was fishing on Seneca Creek in Gaithersburg the other day and a pit bull runs up…

I hate ticks. I really hate ’em

I get a kick out of this sign.

I was fishing on the Gunpowder River for trout and did not put on the Ivy Block for some reason.

What you wear when fishing for trout might matter more than you think.

I’ve got to vent about trash.

It is very easy to transfer human smells to your lure just by tying it onto your line. 

there is camping available in the Potomac State Forest when fishing for trout

We dropped into the water on Turville Inlet south of Ocean Pines.

If there is one thing that the Basswife likes better than bass fishing, it’s baking on a beach – so I go surf fishing.

I have not seen much published on casting techniques for trout fishing

Great issue of BassMaster this month. It had a super article on the hot colors to use for largemouth bass.

I am really sensitive to poison ivy.

In Virginia, we have to deal with Black Bears.

Here is a quick way to filet a bass