Check you gear before you get out there, guys. Check all your safety gear. What’s the point of having safety gear if it isn’t proper working order?
Author: Willie Rip
24 Most Valuable Items in a Boating Emergency
I’ve had several emergencies on the water. While I won’t share those stories in detail here, it seemed proper to put together a list of safety items you would need and be ready to use if you got in trouble out there. (These are not in any order of priority.) 1. Life Jacket Wear it.…
How to Launch a Boat Off a Harbor Freight Boat Trailer
Someone asked if I would do a video of how I launch my little 12 ft. jon boat off the Harbor Freight Trailer. Well, here you go. It’s simple. Light weight boat can be man handled.
How to Rig Your Black Warrior Lures Channel Catfish Float
Black Warrior Lures Stop Knot Rig These floats are all about sensitivity. They are not bait barges. (In fact I probably should make a float called a Bait Barge.) It’s designed to use a bare minimum amount of weight and very light gear so that it can detect even the slightest movement. If you use…
Spotted Bass Trolling Rig
This is a great rig for late-winter, early-spring trolling for spotted bass, striped bass and crappie.
Fishing Gauge | Steve Douglas | Homemade Barometer
I found this little gem over at Steve Douglas’ YouTube channel. Simple little instrument that will let you gather some baromtric data that can be use to judge the best times to go fishing.
Free Channel Catfish Float Coupon Code
That’s right I’ll buy a float and ship it to you if your are one of the first of five people who use the coupon code. In order to get it you have to sign up below:
How to Practice Your Catfish Casting
I find an underhanded pitch the most accurate cast when using spinning gear with a long, limber rod. Side-arming it is best for distance as it keeps the rig low over the water, as the main line would not be as effected by the wind as an overhead cast. Practice your casting, folks. More accurate…
Why We Catfish
We love catfish angling. In a world full of bass fishermen and trout fishermen and carp anglers and big, saltwater guys, we stick to our beloved catfish. Channels, blues, flatheads or big ones overseas, it boils down to three reasons we all fish for catfish: Nostalgia Food Gear Nostalgia This is the biggest category. It…