Fishing Guides

How to Start Fishing: Complete Beginner’s Guide to Your First Catch

Standing on my grandfather’s dock at age eight, watching my line disappear into the dark water...

Why Do You Need a Fishing License? It’s More Than Law

I’ll never forget the sinking feeling in my stomach when a conservation officer approached me...

Surf Fishing: The Complete Guide to Catching Fish From Shore

The charter boat captain’s laugh still echoes in my head. “You paid $300 to catch two...

Best Barometric Pressure for Fishing: The Complete Weather Guide

Three years ago, I was guiding a corporate group on Lake Sam Rayburn when the client’s phone...

Fly Fishing vs Regular Fishing: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Angling Adventure

Picture this: you’re standing on the banks of a pristine mountain stream at dawn, mist rising...

How to Line a Fishing Pole | RichardsDiary

I still remember the first time I tried to put a line on a fishing reel by myself. I was 12 years...

How to Tie a Hook on a Fishing Line: 4 Essential Knots Every Angler Should Know

It was 6 AM on a crisp morning at Bass Lake, and I was fumbling with my fishing line in the dim...

Fishing in the Rain: Complete Guide to Rainy Day Success

Last summer, I watched half my fishing buddies pack up and head home when the first raindrops hit...

Early Spring Bass Fishing: Your Complete Pre-Spawn Success Guide

The ice was finally melting off Lost Lake, and I could practically feel the bass stirring beneath...