Where Every Cast Has a Tale to Tell
Think of your fishing line as the critical link between you and the fish. I’m going to help you understand why choosing the right line for the fight is a big deal. It’s not just about tying a knot at the end of your rod; it’s about balancing strength, durability, and performance. Whether you are … Read more
I’m going to kick things off by unpacking the technique of bottom bouncing, a method that’s gained a solid reputation among fishermen. This isn’t just about dragging a weight along the river bed; it’s also about precision, finesse, and understanding the whims of the fish you’re after. You might be asking yourself, what makes bottom … Read more
Your alarms wakes you before the sun is up. You quickly get ready. Grabbed your pole, net and tackle box. You meet your friends at the river bank and are ready to catch that big one. The sun is just starting to come up and a fog is rising up off the water. You see … Read more
Welcome my frosty friends to Willie’s Fishing Hole’s ice capade on “Mastering Ice Fishing for Perch, Walley and Pike”. Catching any of these species through the ice is more exciting than getting a box of chocolates at Christmas time. Well maybe not! Regardless, catching any of these species when the water is wide open is … Read more
As a tackle shop owner, there is nothing more gratifying then when a customer sends me a video with a clip of my store in it. At Willie’s Sports & More I strive to have the latest cutting edge tackle for my customers. This customer has a YouTube channel called The Broke Sportsman. He was … Read more
Have you ever tried to spool a reel by yourself and failed miserably? Maybe you used the 2 person approach where one of you held a pencil with the spool on it and at the same time kept tension to prevent it from unspooling everywhere. Meanwhile the other person would keep the line tight by … Read more
Welcome to the next installment of Willie’s Fishing Hole – “Chasing Giants: Trolling for Trophy Fish”. This is always a topic that even seasoned giant killers can sometime struggle with. There are simply times when you follow all the rules of thumb and nothing works. When you see anglers docking their boats and they have … Read more
So you want to go ice fishing. Welcome to “Chills Thrills: Ice Fishing Safety First” the exhilarating world of winter fishing, where frozen lakes transform into a playground for anglers seeking the thrill of ice fishing. as with any aspect of fishing, there are certain guidelines and safety tips that you should follow. Although we … Read more
As I start this blog and hope that many of you will share some fishing stories, I thought it only appropriate that I share what I remember about my journey. How each outing had its own special memories. The excitement of waking up early in hopes of catching that “Big One”. Spending time with my … Read more
Ahoy, fellow anglers! Welcome to The Art of Steelhead Fishing, where every cast is a step into the unknown, and every catch is a triumph. In this post, I am going to examine some secrets of steelhead fishing, from what type of gear you need to the perfect habitat and temperatures, ensuring you’re equipped and … Read more