Float Tubes: Fly Fishing at its Best Many anglers search for the perfect spot away from others to hike and then fly fish for the big ones. Float tubes have many advantages for fly-fishing. 5 Best Float Fishing Tubes Float fishing tubes have a lot of advantages over fishing boats or kayaks. They are lightweight,…
The Farmer’s Almanac has been in existence since 1457, according to historians. It is a publication that advises the best times to plant garden items and the best times to harvest your crops. Many successful farmers today still enlist the help of this journal, which also revolves around the moon phases each month. The scientific…
Missouri State Parks have a wealth of events for the public as well as fishing events. If you are planning a day float trip, you may want to consider doing it around some of the fun family activities in Missouri to make your weekend or vacation time the best it can be and packed with…
Which is better – fishing with baits or lures? The question can offer much different answers depending on who ask! Beyond preference, correctly choosing between the two can positively effect your day on the water. Ask yourself these questions to determine if you should fish with baits or lures.
Missouri is home to 35 species of crayfish, but they all naturally live in different parts of the state. In fact, we have more crayfish density than almost every other place in the world. In their natural environments, crayfish (we also call them crawdads) are an important part of the ecosystem. They eat debris that…
It doesn’t matter if your idea of fun is fishing, swimming, boating, or simply lounging on the beach, the St. Louis area is home to several lakes and rivers that are great day trip destinations. Each location we feature has multiple options for family fun and enjoyment. Creve Coeur Lake – Maryland Heights, MO Creve…
Mark Twain Lake is a very popular fishing lake in the northeast area of Missouri. Located in Ralls County and Monroe County, it is named after Samuel Clemens, noted Missouri author that used the pseudonym, Mark Twain. Clemens was born and raised in the nearby towns of Florida and Hannibal. The lake is a U.S.…
The name, Ozark Hellbender, conjures images of a wicked fast roller coaster or perhaps, an outlaw biker gang yet in reality it’s neither. The Ozark Hellbender is one of the world’s largest salamanders. It’s a homely creature. It’s not going to win second prize or any prize in a beauty contest, but nonetheless it deserves…
One of the best meals on a Missouri float trip is a fish fry. And what could be better than frying up the freshest fish ever from your catch of the day? Experienced Missouri anglers find that fishing in early spring requires different fishing strategies than those used in summer and fall. Early spring water…
When we think of trout fishing most of us think of those early spring gatherings for opening day. We rarely think much about fishing for trout in the fall. But true anglers are always thinking about fishing any time of the year. Fall fishing can be very successful because the fish are feeding heavily in…