Choosing the right rod and reel combo can make or break your saltwater fishing experience. With so many options available it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you are fishing the flats in Sarasota casting from a pier in Bradenton or heading offshore occasionally having a reliable and well-matched setup is essential. At Economy Tackle/Dolphin […...

Many of you have heard about Bassing Bob and Fish Intel over the last dozen years. I helped Bob start the business years ago and consulted him each month for the last 12 plus years. Unfortunately he passed away last summer this was a sad time for the entire Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Community. The website had 1000's of members and 100's of loyal f...

Our next Women on the Water kayaking excursion is happening on March 5 2026 at Blackburn Point! We’ll launch from the south side of Blackburn Road at the kayak launch near the swing bridge and paddle into Oscar Scherer Park for a beautiful morning on the water. If you’d like to join us registration is […] The post Women on the Water: March Kayakin...

Last week the weather was warm and nice. Water temps in the high 70s and fishing was killer! We have several good days of fishing on both fly and spin gear. Landed a bunch of cudas and hooked into several tarpon too. I was happy to see more Permit around both west of Key West… The post February and March fishing is weather dependent appeared first...

There is an inherent legendary quality to Montana in the early spring as the landscape shifts into those vibrant natural […]

Snake River A little wetter and colder over the past two weeks which has brought fishing conditions a wee bit closer to “normal conditions” for this time of winter.  Midges are the name of the game and begin to pop around noon each do and last until around 3pm (but can go past 4pm).  We are starting to see our first tiny brown stones of the year w...

Yesterday a fisherman in his wheelhouse went out for Perch and had some action but it was slow. We removed the ramps crossing the pressure ridge on the South Spider Road so we only have one access point to cross it on the Tullibee Road. We will keep that going over the weekend for wheelhouses […] The post February 25th 2026 first appeared on Lybac...

Another cold and sunny day greeted us up at Old Town Bait and Tackle this morning when I met Bob and William Blalock with plans to fish the last hour of an outgoing tide. We were right there in Eagans so we eased up the creek and found some docks to anchor up current and fish back into the pilings. It was a slow start but it was a good move. The...

Our friends over at Native Fish Society are commencing their annual Babine for a Benjamin Raffle. The Babine is a world class steelhead river up in British Columbia that spey anglers’ dreams are made of. Tickets are $100 and limited … Continue reading →

Water Level: 297.68 | Water Temperature: 41.4˚ Weather: 31˚ | Chance Rain Showers | Winds: 8 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Fishing is fair to good on main lake points and shallow humps in 6-10 feet of water near rocks and brush. Use crankbaits spinnerbaits and plastic grubs as well as Carolina-rigged lizards to entice bites. […]

Not once but Twice! That was how many Big fish were on and off!  The day had started early cold but sunny out at Goffinsville Park where I met Bob Blalock his two sons William and Robby and Collin the Legend.  We were all bundled up as we ran down the river to the first stop where we opted to pitch jigs and live shrimp in some deep water by some...

Fishing for Winter Steelhead here in Southern Oregon(North South Main Umpqua Rogue and coastal rivers) has been pretty dam good this year 2026! We will be fishing for them through April. Our next season will be on the Upper Rogue River for Spring Chinook.... May through July. If your looking to book a trip give us a ring! [...]

Should you fish the Yellowstone River in February? Sweetwater’s Rich Ridgeway says “Heck yes!” He got into some nice fish yesterday in the Paradise Valley (check out the colors and kype on that big rainbow) and this is his advice if you’re heading out this warm […] The post Rich’s Yellowstone River Winter Fishing Report – 2/24/26 appeared first on...

Fishing around Tampa Bay has been very consistent this week, especially on the shallow grass flats and along mangrove shorelines during moving water. Redfish have been feeding early, with several quality fish coming tight to oyster bars and sand pockets on the outgoing tide. Snook action has also picked up around structure, particularly near pa...

Venice, Louisiana continues to produce strong redfish action, and with waterfowl season just wrapping up., the combination of fishing and duck hunting was  a popular request from visiting anglers. We antipate the inshore fishing to continue to be excelant and the 2027 2028 waterfowl season to be even better then this past years.  cast...

Yesterday we pulled all the houses except for a rental coming on Thursday for Perch and Northern Pike. We made a few more readily available to set up if needed. There is approximately 30″ of ice in most areas with little snow cover so we will remain open for some time yet for wheelhouses and portable […] The post February 24th 2024 first appeared...

It appears that everyone up and down the east coast had quite a snowstorm yesterday. Here we had a lot of wind cold and some snow. The wind was the big feature for sure and I am thinking that we met the definition of a blizzard. The bulk of the storm went out to sea far enough to our south so that we skipped most of the snow.

Some fishing trips are a one-time outing while others become part of a family's routine. For many Long Island families Celtic Quest is the kind of day on the water they plan around each season. Parents bring kids for a first trip grandparents join for a calm morning on the Sound and returning guests come back because the experience feels familiar...

A private charter is a great way to enjoy a fishing trip with just your group onboard. Whether you're planning a family day a getaway with friends or a special event this private fishing trip offers a peaceful and tailored experience departing from Port Jefferson. The post Private Charters with Celtic Quest Fishing appeared first on CelticQuestFis...

Celtic Quest Fishing plans sea bass fishing trips around the active fishing season in Long Island Sound. This guide explains what sea bass fishing is when trips run what the day looks like and why sea bass are a good choice for first-time anglers. The post Sea Bass Fishing with Celtic Quest Fishing appeared first on CelticQuestFishing.com.

Record setting high temps and a full moon that is now waning have the bass moving at Guntersville. I have guided everyday this week and the end result has been huge 5 fish stringers but getting to that result has been challenging. I have fished deep,shallow and in between with 10 different baits. Our catch rate has been 20 per day. A big group sp...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT MARCH 1 2026 LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA Madness of March 2026 begins today. And honestly it already started. This past week felt like March even though the calendar still said February. We started seeing bigger fish grouped up early in the mornings. Then we watched them spread out during the day but […] The post Mad...

Late February early March on Guntersville Baits of Choice As we move closer to the spawn the late February bite will be all about the right bait in the right place at the right time. Late February early March will be about change you will still have to force some bites as reaction baits will... Read more » The post Late February early March on Gun...

It didn't rain on us this morning it wasn't freezing cold like earlier in the week but it was a little cool and the wind was the worst we had had all week and it was overcast making for a nasty looking day. But my guests - Craig and Christina Jones and their son Craig were up for the challenge and met me early down at Sawpit Creek boat ramp and...

It's not often I say that about month's end but this has been a tough month.  With the steady cold fronts dropping air and water temps into unusual lows the fishing has been tough.  The cold water temps made fishing a challenge on most trips making us really work for the fish we caught. With that being said I had plenty of good trips.  The good ne...