“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet - Act II, Scene II. That quote is often used in reference to imply that names of things do not have bearing on what they really are. This directly applies to the naming of fish. Many fish names are different. This is dependent on where you are from and your regional dialect. The … [Read more...] about A Fish by Any Other Name (How to Understand Fish Names)
4 Essential Items for Summer Fishing Trips
Do you like summer fishing? It's almost here! Soon the moist, hot, sticky air of the Tennessee summer will be upon us. Heat, humidity, and not a breeze to be had. This is probably the time people fish the most during the year. So, how do you beat the heat and concentrate on fishing? It helps to set yourself up with the right summer fishing gear. Four items should be in every … [Read more...] about 4 Essential Items for Summer Fishing Trips
Mountain Fishing With Extreme Temperature Changes
Recently, I went to several extremes on a trout trip into the mountains. I learned several things from this trip including using an overlooked tactic. Looking back, I don’t know why I didn’t realize my omission before, but this trip helped remind me of changing for seasonal conditions. The first extreme was the temperature. In the morning, there was ice in the guides after … [Read more...] about Mountain Fishing With Extreme Temperature Changes
Getting Away From It All
Getting away from it all is everybody's dream, right? So why is it so hard? And ... don't shoot me for saying this, but it is always a good idea? I sometimes find it hard to get away and fish when I really want to. Don't you? Many things demand our time nowadays, and I find myself having to schedule my spontaneous fun well in advance. With so many ways to stay connected, … [Read more...] about Getting Away From It All