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Fishing Vacation, 1930 Break from the farm My grandfather and grandmother raised seven children through the depression, and they did it on a hardscrabble dirt farm. Grandpa was unusual in that he took his family on a two week vacation every year, a fishing vacation. This is what that vacation looked like…	Bass on the Fly 2014 Lake Fork Tournament The story of two Fish Explorer editors giving it a go Llyod picked up the fact that the world fly fishing for bass was being held at Lake Fork, Texas. Hearing he was planning on fishing it I gave him a call and asked if he'd like to fish it as a team. He agreed. We did and here's our story.
Specific Fish Holding Spots and Fish as Economists Knowing fish are economists allows us to pattern their favorite holding spots Over many years of fishing my favorite river, I've come to realize fish are economists. Knowing that lets me pattern their favorite haunts.	Mapping the West Creating your own contour maps Lake contour maps are often difficult to come by for Western waters and those that exist often have wide contours. Creating your own solves both problems.
Gift of a Lifetime Time reveals the truth on another's words Sometimes we receive the gift of a lifetime and don't truly appreciate what we got until a lifetime passes.	Safety on the Ice, Lessons from a Survivor A story and advice about ice fishing safety This article is about Fish Explorer member Bud Everson, his fishing partner Howie, and an unforgettable trip to the ice at Chatfield Reservoir.
California Bass Clubs are Different! I have been a bass club member since the early 1990s and have seen several styles of operation, but none, so far, have been like the California bass clubs near me.	Fishing With Buzzards Flies, lures, or bait, it really doesn't matter what one uses as long as it catches fish. Some things attract fish better than others and they're worth it no matter the cost.
Granny's Teeth! Making Grandma Proud “Grandma needs new teeth.” That’s was all he could think about as he signed up for the bass tournament notice.	The Trip of a Life Time Fly fishing at Arctic Lodges, Saskatchewan Over our lives if we're fortunate, we'll fish many places and catch numerous fish. And if we're lucky a few of those adventures will fall into the category of being a trip of a lifetime.
It’s Not How Long Your Rod Is It’s How You Use It! Reasons for selecting a short rod. Today, there is a greater selection of rods available to anglers today than ever before. Every company has at least a few dozen, up to dozens of dozens, to choose from. How to pick the right rod for the right applications can be mind boggling. This article discusses the strengths and benefits of short versus long rods.	When a Good Idea Goes Bad Why you should never take your doll fishing! Fishing yarns come in all forms, ranging from total truth to not so much. We'll let the reader decide where this delightful tale by Lloyd and Michael falls on the truth scale.
Post Spawn Bass Fishing Techniques That Work An Interview with Dave Mauldin Dave Mauldin in his interview with Lloyd Tackitt, reveals some of his winning spring bass tactics. Practical approaches all anglers can use to put fish in the livewell.	The Overlooked Realistic Crawfish An A-plus lure anywhere there are crawfish Crawfish are frequently abundant in bass waters across the country. Joshua shares his tactics on using this oft overlooked lure.
An Early Spring Recipe for Walleye Success in and Out of the Kitchen Part Two: In the Kitchen Walleye Recipe - Tempura Walleye Rolls Ronny provides a recipe to use a few of the spring walleyes caught using the techniques presented in part one of this two part series, double recipes for success.	Steelhead Can Change a Man One's journey to catch the fish dreams are made of Twelve years of chasing the elusive steelhead brought out both the worst and best of this fisherman before the dream of landing one was realized.
Early Ice Safely approaching early and late season ice Why miss some great fishing waiting for six inches of ice, when properly approached early and late ice can be fished with minimal risk?	Deep Trolling Options Techniques for getting crankbaits down deep Whether it's a chilly wintery day or a blistering hot summer day, there are times when getting deep is critical to success.
Nebraska Tailwalkers Bruiser trout that mean business Triploid rainbows, Nebraska Tailwalkers provide Southern Californians big fish with an even bigger fight.	Different Casting Strokes Want to catch more fish? Work on your casting mechanics. Many put a lot of money and effort into their equipment when working on the mechanics of fishing would pay greater dividends. Chad discusses different casting strokes, their application, and suggests ways we can improve this critical skill.
Clouser Minnow One pattern that fills many boxes One approach to fly tying is to tie many patterns in order to "match the hatch." Dave shows us how one pattern can match many hatches and fill many fly boxes along the way.	Rigging Your Boat for Tournaments Preparation can be the difference between a loss or a win Winning a tournament is more than just catching fish, it is also requires being prepared to deal with all the issues that pop up while on the water.
Trout Ice Fishing Tips Techniques from years of successful ice fishing for trout. Shane shares techniques he's used over the years to successfully catch trout through the ice.	Researching New Waters Part of the fun of exploring new water is the research before heading out. Many find fishing new waters to be one of the more exciting aspects of fishing. Taking time to do your homework will go a long ways toward making for a successful trip.
Take a Kid Fishing Make it fun and you'll have a lifetime fishing partner Taking kids fishing should be first about having fun. While fishing and catching are always important, they should be secondary to having a fun day with the kids.	Spin Rippin' An introduction to the art Spin Rippin is an approach to catching fish, often big wary fish under less than perfect conditions. Danny shares his insights on how to ripp some lips.
Carp on the Fly Part 2 Cloopers, Mudders, and Rooters! In part two of this fly fishing for carp series, Barry goes into detail discussing some of the easier carp to approach - mudding and rooting fish. Also included: matching the seed hatch for surface cloopers!	Evolution of a Bass Angler: Getting Started The essentials for bassin' big-time Whether or not you aspire to become a bass pro, there is a certain process, or evolution of sorts, that takes place once you take up bass fishing...and Chad walks you through it in this first of a three-part series.
Crankin' Early Springtime Bass Try throwing that crankbait this spring - you may be the only one doing it Springtime brings people out of the woodwork to shake off their cabin fever. Troy discusses in this article how to present crankbaits to early season bass for success.	Carp on the Fly Carp on the fly: presentation, presentation, presentation... Fly fishing for carp is more than a physical game, it is largely a mind numbing puzzle. Barry Reynolds, one of the leading advocates of this endeavor presents some of the most essential elements of turning your biglip quest into a forearm straining success.
Crankbait Trolling 101 An effective way to catch every species of game fish in Colorado Trolling is more than just throwing some lines out and putting the boat into gear. Dan steps through the crankbait types, equipment, and methods for successful trolling.	Fly Fishing for Catfish Understanding our Quarry A must-read article for all catfish anglers, Dave discusses everything from common catfish misconceptions to the flies he uses to catch them. If you ever fish for cats, or are a fly fisherman looking for a unique new challenge, grab a drink and settle in for a great read...
Spring Walleye Pre and post-spawn Colorado walleye fishing When it comes to walleye in the spring, there are three stages pre-spawn, spawn and post-spawn movements. Nate and Stephanie discuss techniques to catch spring walleye in Colorado.	Spring Walleye Pre and post-spawn Colorado walleye fishing When it comes to walleye in the spring, there are three stages pre-spawn, spawn and post-spawn movements. Nate and Stephanie discuss techniques to catch spring walleye in Colorado.

Other Articles and Stories

Channel cat fishing during the day The other time to fish Catfishing is often thought of as a night time activity. In truth, anglers can do as well, if not better, fishing during daylight hours. Daris shows us how to get started.	Backpacks The alternate tackle box Tackle boxes and coolers are traditional gear for anglers, but a backpack allows for greater ease getting to the water, especially when the going is rough.
Logbooks and Topographic Maps An angler's approach to better catching Logging your fishing outings and tacking them on a topographic map will, with time, greatly improve your ability to find and catch fish more consistently.	Old Salts Memories of influentual fishermen Throughout our lives we meet people who have a profound impact on us. The old salts of my youth influenced my fishing then and today.
Water Boatman/Backswimmer Time An often overlooked pattern Many consider boatmen to be a minor part of trout's diet. While they may not be a primary food source, trout readily feed on them and havin a few boatmen patterns will bring fish to the net.	Sixth Sense The Streamer Touch There are many ways to catch trout, but when it comes to big fish, streamers are king. Richard shares his successes with the Crystal Bullet, a streamer of his own design.
Catfish Basics A guide to catching more catfish With Shanto's insights you will better understand how to rig your tackle in order to bring more fish to the net.	Which ice auger diameter is best for you A short guide to ice auger selection While it is possible to ice fish without an auger, having the right tools makes the day's outing far more pleasant.
Putting Your Underwater Camera to Work Ice Fishing Taking your ice fishing to another dimension Using an underwater camera while ice fishing, brings another dimension to the sport. It literally opens up a whole new world for the viewing.	Non-Technical Fly Fishing Fly fishing for the beginner without all the jargon. Fly fishing is sometimes viewed as an elitist sport, but in truth it is just another method of catching fish. Cliff discusses fly fishing from that perspective. A must read for those thinking about taking up fly fishing but are intimidated by all the technical jargon.
Fly Fishing for Bream (Sunfish) An introduction to the basics of fishing for panfish with a flyrod. Fly fishing for bream is an easy transition from trout fishing and just as much fun. Cliff walks us through the basics of this exciting aspect of the sport.	Capture & Release An everyday guide to better photos on the water! Taking a great fish photograph, or any subject is something most amateur photographers struggle with. As a result most great shots are the result of chance. Al provides some simple guidelines that followed will improve the quality of your images.
A Case for Carp Carp fly fishing in Colorado In this article, Longmont's Andrew Spinato and Mark Kyner argue the case for Carp, and promote the fishing for them, despite carp's stray from what are traditionally considered pretty and romantic fish.

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