Selecting an Inline Planer Board

Inline planer boards were invented years ago, but their popularity has blossomed over the past decade.  While most popular on “big water” they have found use nearly anywhere anglers troll.  As their popularity grew, many manufacturers started producing them, and now there are plenty of models for the angler to choose from.

Inline boards are designed to take the trolled lure to the side of the boat where the lure can be presented to fish that have not been spooked by the boat.  Planer boards also allow anglers to troll many more lines without tangling.  While most inline planer boards are very versatile, some are particularly useful in certain situations.

Take a Kid Fishing…Angling with Children

If you are reading this you are most likely an angler.  When you started your fishing career, there was probably someone who started you in the outdoors.  In many cases it may be your father, but often it could be your mother, uncle or neighbor.  To keep the angling tradition alive, we must pass the torch to younger anglers.

Many anglers, even experienced ones, are unsure about taking youngsters fishing.  Below are some tips for family fishing.

Twelve Months of Lake Erie, PA

Pennsylvania has approximately 45 miles of shoreline on Lake Erie.  North of the city of Erie, 5000+ acre Presque Isle Bay is formed by a penninsula that is connected to the main lake by a narrow channel.  The open waters and Presque Isle Bay are very different in habitat and species of fish.  This allows a wide variety of angling opportunities throughout the year.  Preque Isle Bay also offers sheltered water to fish in case of rough water on the main lake.  Below are some “hot bites” that occur yearly.

Choosing a Fly Rod for Trout

There was a time when most anglers carried a cane rod 8-9 feet long with a  reel filled with 6 weight level line.  In the 1950’s fiberglass became popular, particularly with anglers on a budget, as these rods could be mass produced.  Cane rods were still mostly built one at a time.  In the 70’s and early 80’s, graphite (and boron for a time) became the new miracle fiber.  Some traditionalist scoffed, but the graphite fly rod was ingrained in the fiber of fly fishing forever.

Angler’s Cures for Cabin Fever

With cold weather and slushy to completely frozen conditions in much of the country, many anglers are sitting home, watching playoffs and waiting for the warmer weather of Spring.  There are many activities the home-bound angler can do to prevent the Winter duldrums.  Below is  a to-do list for the angler to prepare for the upcoming fishing season.