Adjusting it while fighting a fish can be difficult. Also, drag fishing gear is generally not designed to be adjusted while fishing, so doing so could cause damage. Can you adjust drag while fighting a fish? While the idea of adjusting your drag during a long fight may seem a little intimidating, it really isn’t…
Are there fish in creeks? Whatever the name, if you are interested in creek fishing, there are a few creek fishing tips to consider. Creeks are everywhere although they may not be flowing all year. In cooler creeks, tiny jigs, spinners, or small crankbaits may be the ticket for trout or smallmouth bass. Where is…
If you’re under 12 years of age, you do not need a fishing license to fish in Utah. You can fish without a license, use two poles, use a setline and take a full daily limit. If you’re 12 years of age or older, you must purchase a fishing license or a combination license to…
A saltwater recreational fishing license is required when attempting to catch saltwater species such as fish, crabs, clams and other saltwater organisms regardless of whether in state or federal waters. Is brackish water considered saltwater fishing? Brackish water is a term used to describe an area with a mixture of both saltwater and freshwater. The…
Simply put- there is no standard (or traditional) length. Fly rod manufacturers today sell more rods in 9-foot lengths than any other, but that doesn’t make it “standard.” It does make it “average.” For a fly rod, 9 feet is a “middle of the road” length. Why are fly fishing rods so long? There’s really…
Long rods let you move more line on a hookset, faster. By being able to move more line faster, you can keep better and more consistent pressure on a fish. Long rods cushion the pressure on your fishing line by distributing the force over a greater distance and number of guides – less breakoffs. Is…
Go 32-40″ wide if you can. Some brands include Beckman (although I thought I read somewhere that they were bought out) and Frabill. In my opinion, if you buy a net that’s has too small of a hoop, you are going to wind up knocking off many of the big fish when you are trying…
The rule of thumb for drag setting is 30% (or 1/3) of the line breaking strength. So for example, if you are using a 15 lb test line, then the optimal drag for your reel should be around 5 pounds. How much drag do I need for inshore fishing? Since the line I use for…