The Freshwater Fishing Blog

Mother's Day Fishing

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:51:17 GMT

Moms like to fish too. Peaches Smith is a mother of 2 grown children. She has been fishing for many years, and caught her biggest rainbow trout on Mother's Day. Peaches has dubbed this fish as the "Creek Monster". I agree that this is a really nice trout. Congratulations to Peaches on landing one of the biggest trout she has seen running through Wissahickon Creek. Her personal story about her exciting catch can be seen here...
Mother's Day Fishing: The Creek Monster, Rainbow Trout

Glow Worms?

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:34:07 GMT

I am a biochemist with little fishing experience, but I do know a little about bait from my experiences of my youth. I would like to get an opinion from

American BeheMouth
Fishing Book About Record Largemouth Bass

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:16:52 GMT

American BeheMouth is a new book that talks about bass fishing in California, including a world-record bass hooked at Castaic. The book ends with the catch

Andrenaline Rush Noodling Guide Service

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:23:50 GMT

You may have seen Nate and Dillon on the "River Monsters" show with Jeremy Wade as they went noodling for some big catfish. Well, if you're up for a little heart pumping fun yourself, these guys can help you and your buddies wrangle up some of those whiskerfish too. For more info about hand fishing in Oklahoma with these fellas... Adrenaline Rush Noodling

A Day of Catfish Noodling

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:22:46 GMT

These big boys were my first two catfish over 50 pounds. We caught them several summers back... We were noodling some old car bodies. As I checked the

Adrenaline Rush Noodling

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:34:54 GMT

Noodling is the one of the most extreme sports you can take part in. NOTHING gets the adrenaline flowing like the raw power of a massive Flathead on your

How I Became “Famous Mike”

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:38:54 GMT

How I became “Famous Mike” By Mike Gundlach First of all let me say this, even though the title may suggest it, this story is not about me. Gary

Fishing Magazines – Freshwater Fishing Magazine Subscriptions

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:38:25 GMT

Fishing magazines are one of the very best ways to stay updated and current. Articles from experts and pros. Top selling like Field and Stream, In-Fisherman, FLW Outdoors, Bassin', Bass Master, Fishing Facts, Cabela's Outfitter Journal, Fishing Facts, Crappie World, and American Angler.

Why Safety Is Important For Freshwater Fishing

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:58:15 GMT

Freshwater fishing safety is important for yourself, as well as for the other fishermen, women and children around you. Although fishing isn't really such a dangerous sport, it's beneficial to always use safe cautionary measures while out on the water. Here's a list of requirements and recommendations, some common sense tips, a few general laws, necessary gear and equipment that will help aid you for fishing and boating safely. Freshwater Fishing Safety

Freshwater Fishing Safety - Safe Fishing Rules

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:31:09 GMT

Freshwater fishing safety is important for yourself, as well as for the other fishermen, women and children around you. Always use safe cautionary measures out on the water. Requirements, recommendations, laws, gear, equipment for boating and angling safely.

Okie Noodling Tournament

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:37:40 GMT

For you Catfish Noodling enthusiasts, there is something special just for you. The 2012 Okie Noodling Tournament will be June 23, 2012 at Wacker Park in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Over $3,000 in Cash and Prizes.

See the form below for more details, registration and contact information.

Good luck to those of you who do participate.

Jeremy Wade with Bobby Sparks Noodling For Catfish

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:37:40 GMT

I received word from Bobby Sparks, the catfish noodling guide, that the episode of him noodling for catfish with Jeremy Wade from the hit television show "River Monsters," will be airing April 1st, 2012 on the Animal Planet. The episode is called "American Killers." Be sure to stay tuned for that, set a reminder on your DVR if you want to.

By the way, Bobby is still booking for his catfish noodling guide services. Hit him up to reserve your trip. You may want to act soon because his calendar is filling up fast.

Sparks Noodling

Freshwater Fishing Fanatic - Signs Of A Fishing Addict

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:45:32 GMT

Are you addicted to fishing? Freshwater fishing fanatic? Pure enthusiast of the sport? Welcome to the club. Is it a problem? Major signals that you might have chronic fishing addiction. How you can benefit being a commited fisherman.

Mr. Crappie Signature Series Of Premium Crappie Fishing Tackle

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:53:53 GMT

Wally Marshall is the legendary crappie angler behind the productions of his signature series of Mr. Crappie fishing tackle. Their crappie specialty products include rods, reels, lures, hooks, floats and rigs. You should know that you'll be using some of the best panfish gear around because they are designed to specifically target just one type fish... Mr. Crappie Fishing Tackle

Catch Catfish With Catfish Lures And Artificial Catfishing Baits

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:35:16 GMT

Do people really catch catfish on fishing lures? Yes. Many times it's just by pure accidental dumb luck. But there are occasions when anglers have been known to get after them on purpose. But, the circumstances must be right to have greater success... a little bit of luck helps too. Find out what have been the best freshwater fishing lures used to attract whiskerfish. And check out some of the top picks and recommendations of artificial catfish baits. Catfish Lures and Artificial Catfish Fishing Baits

Best Types of Freshwater Fishing Lures for Your Favorite Fish

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:13:19 GMT

Get help selecting the best fishing lures for top water, sub surface and deep water fishing. Get tips and recommendations on for selecting lures and artificial baits for bass, stripers, panfish, and even catfish. Freshwater Fishing Lures - Artificial Baits

Fishing Tattoos - Share Your Fish Tattoo Art

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:42:11 GMT

Inked up? Tatted down? Have tats of fish? Show off your cool fishing tattoos with us! Snap photos of your awesome fish ink, submit those pictures and stories.

SARTOR NOODLING GUIDES

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:23:51 GMT

If you’re looking for an exciting and fun adventure, you have come to the right place. At SARTOR NOODLING GUIDES we’ll teach you how to catch fish with

Lavishing Lunker Largemouth Bass Fishing Extravaganza

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:59:22 GMT

It was a perfectly nice warm day with clear blue bird skies. It was late spring and it seemed that the largemouth bass were transitioning out of their

Boiling Striped Bass - Freshwater Fishing Feeding Frenzy

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:33:05 GMT

One late night, a buddy and I headed out to one of our favorite fishing spots for some striped bass fishing. We had brought some fresh shad, beef jerky

Ghost Shrimp Versus Striped Bass

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:24:47 GMT

My Target Objective: Trophy Sized Striped Bass from the Shorelines of a Freshwater Fishing River It was a beautiful Saturday around mid morning quite

Crappie Pictures - Share Crappie Photos, Panfish Images

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:49:52 GMT

Submit your crappie pictures here. Look at photos from other contributors. Review, Rate, and Comment on any of the pics you would like. White crappies. Black crappies.

Crappie Magnet Lures, Jig Heads And Kits

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:26 GMT

The Crappie Magnet lure is extremely popular. They outright catch a lot of fish. Read our review about these deadly panfish jigs and exclusive crappie fishing tips and techniques.

Crappie Decals - White Crappie and Black Crappie Stickers

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:53:23 GMT

Show off your true panfish fishing admiration with crappie decals. Stick them on the windows of your car, suv, van, truck. Slap them on your boat. Great gifts for women and men. Collect them all. Buy, Sell, Trade

Best Fishing Kayak - Choosing The Best Kayaks For Fishing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:35:02 GMT

Options of finding the best fishing kayak for the money. How to choose the perfect one for saltwater ocean and freshwater fishing. Top 5 things to consider when kayak shopping.

Your Biggest Catfish Pictures - Personal Best Catfish Photos

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:32:14 GMT

A compilation of biggest catfish pictures and stories sent in by freshwater fishing catfishing enthusiasts. Share your big catfish photos too.

Fishing Tackle Boxes - Guide To Selecting A New Tackle Box

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:01:59 GMT

Choosing, shopping, buying fishing tackle boxes. Tackle box selection tips. Size, color, brand, options. Organization solutions, durable, waterproof, guarantee of excellence. Top freshwater fishing gear help and reviews.

Salmon or Trout, New Zealand

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:17:45 GMT

Late at night up at the Rakaia River lure fishing, many hours after I would gladly have called a warm blanket home. I had that moment that I had waited

Crappie Fishing Rods - Selecting Crappie Poles

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:30:20 GMT

Don't buy into those crappy reviews. Find quality crappie fishing rods. Help to quickly and easily pick the right crappie fishing pole. Tips about crappie rod blanks.

Smallmouth Bass, Late Fall in Harshaw, Wisconsin

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:00:18 GMT

My son and I were fishing late fall up in Harshaw, Wisconsin and fairing pretty well with the smallmouth bass. We got up early Friday morning and I was

Crappie Fishing Magazine - Crappie World Subscription

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:25:27 GMT

Subscribe to the best crappie fishing magazine online today. Crappie World. Profesional advice, tips, techniques and tactics to catch panfish any season all year long.

Fishing Calendars - Wall Calendars, Desktop Calendars, Daily Planners

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:47:27 GMT

Check out our great selection of cool fishing calendars. We have calendars of bass fishing, fly fishing, trout, women in waders, and just angling in general. New, used, even vintage fish calendars for the collector.

And She Thinks We're Just Fishing

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:38:46 GMT

This is my youngest daughters first catch. My husband and I had taken our kids fishing and I was randomly snapping pictures. I am so lucky to have taken

Better Off Wet a great read

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:44:32 GMT

Something that struck me in this book was the brutal honesty of the day's log. I wonder how many times we've had a wonderful day on the stream but have

Kentucky Hand Grabb'in Catfish Noodling Guide Service

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:02:29 GMT

If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. We offer the best in successful noodling trips. Our rates are

Thanksgiving Weekend Fishing

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:05:35 GMT

This year, Thanksgiving gave us incredible weather!! It was over 25 everyday. My boyfriend loves fishing for walleye and can out fish any one I know. He

My First Pike!!

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:19:44 GMT

Fishing in a shallow rocky river using a hook and a frog. Was mainly catching smallies, then this got tossed in the mix! Caught and released

Big ole Mahi

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:15:33 GMT

I must first tell you that I had NEVER fished before in my life. My friend loves to fish and told me I have to try fishing down in the keys because there

My 10 Pounds, 27 Inch Catfish, Personal Record

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:12:25 GMT

We got to our place we go fishing at about 6 p.m. At 6:45 p.m. I caught a 10 pound 27 inch Channel Catfish. In my family, I came up with the Big Fish

Fishing Knots - Knot Tying Instructions, Knot Making Pictures for Illustration

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:39:42 GMT

Tips for tying strong secure fishing knots illustrated. Precise fishing line knot tying tutorials. Best knots to match with any type of fishing lines.

Prairie's First Bite

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:15:44 GMT

Not so much about the catch... as we didn't catch. More of the joy in her face as I took my daughter, Prairie (17 months), on her first fishing outing.

42 Pound Fraser River White Spring

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:48:38 GMT

Set the hook fishing off the boat on the Fraser River, this fish stripped almost all the line off the rod. Had to unhook from the anchor and chase this

150 Pound 7 1/2 foot Tarpon CAUGHT by 12 year old

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:44:21 GMT

It took me an hour and a half to catch it all by myself. It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life when it was done I couldn't even lift my

44 inch striper caught right before Irene

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:25:44 GMT

We went out fishing off of cape cod. Didn't get a bite for like 2 hours, then after the first hit they started coming and coming. We caught 11 in the next

The Mangler Fishing Tackle Shop

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:02:13 GMT

The Mangler fishing tackle. Online angling tackle store. Quality lures, gear and baits, extremely affordable cheap prices. Crankbaits, jerkbaits, swimbaits, inline spinner baits, spoons

Golden Masheer

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:55:17 GMT

This is one of the best looking fish I have ever caught in a fresh water river. Just see the color. Now a days one hardly catches golden masheer because

My First Catfish - Caught In The Jia Bhoroli River

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:28:18 GMT

I caught this 10.5 kg catfish in the Jia Bhoroli River in Assam. Jason's response: Congratulations on catching your first catfish... and it's a big fish

'Ol Skipper

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:12:20 GMT

I was fishing out in the hot July sun on a lake I fish just about every day. I spent about an hour out there with not even a bite. I decided I would throw

My First Catfish

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:24:20 GMT

My first catfish was at Summit Lake, Indiana. I was using a lime green hook with half a night crawler while fishing to the left side of what used to be

Delaware fresh water Bass

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:29:31 GMT

Recently, my Grandfather had passed from cancer. All I wanted was to fish with him one last time. He died before I had the chance. His neighbor took me