A Fishing Addiction's new Lure Wizard is a browser tool that asks you, the angler, 3 simple questions about the current fishing conditions. The Lure Wizard then provides you with several options or suggestions for lures to use in those conditions.
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This map of the AEP area highlights ponds, campsites, and some fishing notes. It may also contain some of my recorded catches.
This map of the Akron area highlights various ponds, rivers, lakes, and other notes about fishing in the Akron, OH area.
This Lake Erie map highlights many public boat launch ramps, river mouths, notable docks, and underwater structure in the Cleveland, OH area. I've found these marks over the years and have added them to this map of Lake Erie.
Get ready to reel in the big one with our guide to the top-rated bass fishing lures on Amazon. From topwater frogs to buzzbaits to jerkbaits, we've got you covered with pros and cons and easy affiliate links.
Learn how to catch more bass in heavily pressured lakes and reservoirs with these proven fishing lure tactics. From finesse techniques to topwater baits, our comprehensive guide has got you covered.
Baitcasting reels are particularly well-suited for bass fishing, but can be challenging to use. This article goes over how to use a baitcasting reel and things to consider when troubleshooting them.
Once the weather gets colder and the snow starts flying, fishing can be a non-starter or off-limits for some. If you’re an avid angler, the fishing off-season can be a real downer. Here are some activities you can do in the fishing off-season.
Fishbrain is your personal fishing log, map, and forecasting tool in one app. I will be reviewing the app, comparing both Basic (free) and Pro features. This is a review of only the Fishbrain app and I will not be comparing it to other fishing or angler apps on the market.
Bass fishing in Spring can be one of the most exhilarating activities for the average bass angler. Calm air, warmth, a gentle breeze, and a sense of unity with nature - this is a feeling that not many experience.
Here are a few tips that will help you out with fishing the wacky rig and hopefully will help you catch more bass when using it.
Visiting the same fishing spot over and over can become boring. I've got a few tips that will make this process easier and more enjoyable.
Whether you are like me and walk along the bank, constantly trying to find good spots, or if you have that one spot that you fish all day, follow these bank fishing tips to make your experience much better.
There are many things that you can do to improve your fishing game. Here are a few tips for using plastic worms to help you achieve that goal of catching those lunkers.
During the little fishing time I had that day, I made a few largemouth bass observations from the ones I caught and the ones I was attempting to catch.
Discover how a new fish finder helped us locate structure and catch more fish on Mosquito Lake in Ohio. Read about our experience with the Lowrance Elite-4x DSI.
I've caught several Smallmouth Bass from many different angles along the shore and from the island in the center of the Cuyahoga River.
I really wasn't sure what it was at the time, but after looking at the photos, I figured out it was a muskie and not a pike based on the direction of the stripes.
After a painful winter of 2011, I went out in mid-March 2012 to Wingfoot Lake pond and caught these beautiful largemouth bass.
For Christmas 2011, I asked Santa to upgrade my plastic tackle box to a canvas tackle bag. He didn't bring me one, but he did give me a gift card for Gander Mountain and asked me to pick out my own.
Late in the 2011 fishing season, I was talking to my uncle about the places he used to fish with his buddies when he was younger and before he had his bass boat. One of those places was AEP's ReCreation Land (formerly called Ohio Power).
After catching this crappie, I immediately texted my uncle asking what species it was. I had no idea, as I was still new at fishing at that point.
I caught a good sized bass and went to unhook him when he flailed. The hook scraped across my thumb, leaving this cut. I'm looking at my hand as I write this and I can faintly see the scar.
I caught this in a little pond in Wingfoot Lake Park back in 2011. I was fishing with my brother-in-law that day. Luckily he was there to take the picture, because apparently I had trouble holding it up.
