7 Winter Fly Fishing Tips from Tom Rosenbauer - Falcons LedgeFalcons Ledge

7 Winter Fly Fishing Tips from Tom Rosenbauer - Falcons LedgeFalcons Ledge: "As we get into the heart of winter we wanted to share some insight on winter fishing from a fly fishing master and Falcon’s Ledge patron, Tom Rosenbauer as found in his article “Tips for Winter Trout”, many of which apply to our favorite streams out here at Falcon’s Ledge Lodge.
1. In winter, trout won’t move more than a few inches for your fly and they’ll be close to the bottom. So, fish your flies deep and slowly. Your best bet is a nymph fished dead-drift."

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The Forgotten Winter Technique | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Forgotten Winter Technique | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "It was during the fall semester 1993 at college that I really fell deeper in love with bass fishing. 19 years of baseball had taken its toll on my body. It was November and I was about three weeks away from major shoulder surgery. Since I was no longer the starting catcher, and would be relinquishing my scholarship at the end of the semester, I spent as much time at The Fishin' Fools, the local tackle store, as much I could"

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Slow Down For Winter | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Slow Down For Winter | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "This winter and early spring season of the year is a fine time to chase Mr. Largemouth. Actually, "chase" may not be the right word in these cold water temperatures. A slow, steadfast pursuit is more like it.
   Most of the time in late winter, cabin fever is running pretty high. Anglers are ready to rock and roll, but the half-frozen bass are sulking on the bottom somewhere in deep water waiting for spring. These two contradictory and opposing moods often result in a tough bite. Quite often it's a really tough bite."

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Are We Overdoing Catch And Release? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Are We Overdoing Catch And Release? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "The art of catch and release could be on the verge of be coming the next big concern of fishery managers and biologists. It's actually already been under scrutiny for some time because keep-and-eat is what's supposedly missing from "workable" slot limits. Fisheries biologists claim that the only way slot limits really work for any lake is for small fish, those under the slot, to be retained in larger numbers than what is currently in style with bass fishing society (which is practically none).
   But they were inclined to support and promote catch and release as part of their fisheries plans and perhaps had hoped to strike some kind of balance between live release and a visit to the table, for bass in particular. No one realized that catch and release would become THE THING TO DO, almost a religious experience, for bass anglers and that such a noble ethic could become a problem for fisheries management."

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Queen of Gourmet Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Queen of Gourmet Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Bill and Ann Boone are a hard working, fun loving couple in their prime. Their business is pizza... literally... the Boone's own a number of Mr. Gatti's stores around the nation. They live in Austin, Texas and own a race horse farm in Louisville, Kentucky. Several years ago, the Boone's decided to elevate the practice race track at their Round House Farm. What better way to find the dirt than excavate a pond in the middle of the track?"

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Missouri River Bronzebacks | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Missouri River Bronzebacks | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Smallmouth bass are one of my favorite fish to target and when we look at the fishing opportunities available up and down the Missouri River Reservoir in both North and South Dakota, there is no shortage of great fishing opportunities.  For strong numbers of fish up to nineteen inches, Lake Sharpe, Francis Case and Lake Audubon are all great bass fisheries. For a chance at bigger fish, you cannot go wrong with either Oahe or Sakakawea."

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The 10-Pound Bluegill | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The 10-Pound Bluegill | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "One of my favorite things about Pond Boss and its following is constant reinforcement to identify your goals. When my lake was built, I knew I wanted it to be a trophy largemouth bass fishery, mainly for my dad to enjoy during his most prime of the golden years. Plus, I'm a pretty competitive guy, and a challenge such as raising big bass seemed like fun.
    It is."

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Eleven Essentials for Saltwater Rigging | OutdoorHub

Eleven Essentials for Saltwater Rigging | OutdoorHub: "If you are heading south for a fishing vacation this winter and plan to trailer your freshwater boat, here are 11 things to bring to allow you to be better prepared for fishing in saltwater."

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Thirteen Kinds of Bass Anglers | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Thirteen Kinds of Bass Anglers | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "The Sportsman" - Most easily identified by the seventy-five different bumper stickers on the back of his new lifted F-150.  He's got all the gizmos and gadgets—Powerpole? You betcha.  He camped out in front of Bass Pro to get the new Humminbird side-imaging system.  For a while he tried to make some "side-income" bassing professionally in club tournaments until he realized it's very tough to turn a profit by tournament fishing."

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Baitcast Skipping To Tight Spots | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Baitcast Skipping To Tight Spots | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "The dark spot covered with cobwebs in the back of that wooden pier looks like the ideal hiding place for a big bass.
   However the target is unreachable with a conventional overhand cast and those wooden posts next to the spot make it dicey to skip your lure on spinning gear with light line.  So to get to that spot you are going to have to resort to skipping a power bait with a baitcast reel."

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