I just really got into fishing within the last 3 years. Whenever I hit the local sporting goods store, I continually have a 20-40 dollar problem with my tackle. That's okay if you have fun and can't put a price on fun. This year I decided to try my hand at fly fishing. I have some basic knowledge on how to tie the proper knots and the motion required to get …
Read moreIt's getting close to spring, and I, for one, can't wait to get out on the open water and do some fishing. When you're from the midwest, you have to get out of the snow and into the sunshine; that's precisely what happened for me. Some siblings moved to Florida a while back and have to make a yearly trip to the Sunshine state for some good weather, g…
Read moreWe are just days away from the highly anticipated Fishing Opener here in Minnesota. Landing squarely on Mother's Day weekend, we have several reasons to celebrate this weekend. In prepartation for the big weekend, fishermen and women are flocking to their local tackle shop to stock up. Here is a list of fish slaying gear you should keep your eye out for when y…
Read moreI would guess that the majority of your gear decisions are based on the performance qualities of the particular item you are looking for. Function before form is a requirement when trusting your enjoyment, if not your safety, to a piece of equipment. Thanks to Jaesen at Cajun Custom Rods I have seen that the two are not mutually exclusive. Cajun Custom Rods builds h…
Read moreIf you are anything like me, the idea of having a custom built fishing rod seemed way outside the realm of practical. Tom Schenk, the co-owner of Chippewa River Custom Rod Company, changed my mind. Tom was able to walk me through the design process for two different rods that will cover nearly all of the fishing I do. Taking into consideration how I fish and what I f…
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