$70K a Year Fishing, How to Make a Living Doing What You Love
Do you pride yourself on your talent for fishing? Feeling triumphant as you fill a stringer with trout when others are coming up empty-handed? Or maybe catching the biggest bass in the overcrowded lake, leaving other bait-throwers in awe? It’s time to take it to another level. Have you considered making a career out of…
Best Baits for Bluegill – Down Fly Adventures
When it concerns bluegill bait, there’s no question that the most popular and typically used is the worm. During the summer season, the quick stop at the gas station to get a pack of dillies or crawlers is nearly synonymous with going out to the bluegill pond. These worms are rigged just, with small earthworms…
Early Spring Trout Fishing Tips
During the early spring, streams usually flow strongly and have higher water levels due to melting snow and rain runoff, so action lures like Panther Martins, Blue Fox spinners, small jerkbaits and crankbaits, as well as spoons can be used to catch rainbow and brown trout. When the water is stained, I prefer to throw…
5 Fly Patterns Any Angler Should Know
1) The Elk Hair Caddis Fly fishing with a floating fly is a favorite among anglers, catching trout snatching insects from the surface while using a dry fly. When trout rise at the right time, it is exciting: anticipation builds as your carefully selected fly drifts downstream toward the rising trout when it does happen.…
BLACKBERRY SMOKED SALMON – Down Fly Adventures
BLACKBERRY SMOKED SALMON When the taste of wild fish and red berries come together it’s like a high of amazing flavors rushing through your taste buds. 5 lbs. salmon or trout fillets3 cups blackberries or other sweet berries1 cup brown sugar1 cup salt3 cups water or enough to cover fish5 lbs. salmon or trout…
THE BEST SOFTSHELL CRAB SANDWICH
SOFTSHELL CRAB SANDWICH Softshell blue crabs are one of the only ingredients that physically make my mouth water. They’re a perfect food in my book—sweet crab meat held together with a soft, thin, edible shell. They’re kind of like chicken wings in some regards, the perfect balance of crispy exterior to tender, delicate meat.…
Fish Finders For Beginners – Down Fly Adventures
Fish finders can be a great way for beginners to get into recreational fishing. Whether you are just starting out or looking to improve your game, these devices offer an exciting way to find the fish that you’re looking for. From basic sonar systems to more advanced models, this guide will introduce you to the…
Win $10,000 in Cash! – Down Fly Adventures
The chamber of commerce of a small town in New Mexico is offering a $10,000 cash prize for anyone who catches a state record smallmouth bass. As a member of the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors and an avid angler, Ron Gilworth conceived the Angler Challenge. In 2006, Cale Sanders set a…
Carp For Money and Cash
Aquatic Protein LLC: How Bow Fishermen Are Making Money From Carp In Eddyville, Kentucky In Eddyville, Kentucky, bow fishermen are now being paid for their carp catches by Aquatic Protein, LLC. a company that specializes in processing the carp into fish meal. This is an exciting development for local fishermen as it provides them with…
ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND PARTS FOR EVERY BOAT
For those of you with boats, when was the last time you took stock of your onboard tool kit and spare parts? Too many of you have not dug in that box or compartment since the last time you were in some kind of trouble on the water. While some of the products you ought…
HOW A FLY FISHING ROD WORKS
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned fly fisherman, understanding how a fly fishing rod works is essential to being successful on the river. Fly fishing rods are comprised of many different pieces, which all work together to cast your line and land your catch. Let’s explore the components of a fly-fishing rod and…
$61,000 For Catching… – Down Fly Adventures
It was a lucrative summer for one fisher who made $61,000 from the Columbia and Snake rivers. Engaging in a program funded by the Bonneville Power Administration, they and hundreds of other anglers in Oregon and Washington earned a bounty on each northern pikeminnow they caught, which are native species that prey on salmon and…
TROUT FISHING AT NIGHT – Down Fly Adventures
Fishing at night can be a rewarding and exciting experience for anglers. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out, the challenge of fishing in the dark brings with it its own unique set of rewards. But to be successful at night fishing, you need to understand how to catch trout under these…
HOW TO FISH WING DAMS DURING COLD WEATHER
On fall days on the upper Mississippi River, Minnesota pro Austin Felix is just winging it. The 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year is certainly an easygoing man, but don’t error this for complacency he’s a male with a plan that includes taking advantage of seasonal fish motion by targeting one of the…