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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.	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.
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.
Fly Fishing the Brazos An approach to warm water river fishing Fly fishing and rivers are meant for each other, regardless of the species. Lloyd presents techniques for success on warm water rivers as he walks us through a day's fishing his home river.	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.
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.	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.	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.
How-To - Carolina Rigging for Black Bass The first of Dave's series of How-To fishing articles. While Dave has won and placed in many tournaments with Carolina rigs. In this article Dave covers the subject A to Z including his 5 rules of rigging.	Anatomy of a Bass Club Thoughts on the benefits of belonging to a club Bass fishing is becoming more popular each year and as new people are introduced there are many who would wish to have a teacher, a tutor if you will, to better learn how to bass fish. Bass clubs are one of the fastest ways to learn how to be a successfu
The Cat and Mouse of Bed Fishing The next time during the spawn you come across largemouth giving you trouble, try this technique All bass fishermen have come across, at one time or another, a big bass guarding the bed, who just won’t take a bait. Jc explains the why and the how of a great bed fishing technique so you can experience greater success.	Evolution Two: Getting off the Bank Part two of becoming a Bass Pro In part one of this 3-part series, Chad discussed bank fishing with simple tackle. Moving on up, in part 2 he gets into small boats and more advanced tools and techniques.
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...
Fall Wiper (Hybrid Bass) on the Fly Fly fishing for wiper in cold water Don't put away the boat, don't put away your gear. Wiper fishing in the fall offers tremendous fights and big fat fish that will warm you on these cool crisp days. In this article Matt describes the techniques and approaches he uses fly fishing for fall wiper.	Getting started Fly Fishing Warm Water Turning your trout outfit towards warm water species Don't think that fly fishing is reserved for only trout. Dave discusses the basics of warm water fly fishing in this article including why trout fly-fishermen do not have to break the bank to begin a quest for warm water species.

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.
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.	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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