Bill Kinney PhotographyThis step by step tutorial is for the beginning fisherman who needs a few tips on the process of fish filleting.  It is very important to know how to properly fillet a fish so you don't waste your meat or your time, that is why we have broken it down into simple steps just for you!To begin with you will need a nice fish fillet blade.  The blade should be long, thin and atleast 9-11 inches, depending on the size of the fish you are filleting.  The most...

Bill Kinney PhotographyA couple years ago when we were out west a friend of ours wanted to take us fishing.  It was winter time, but the ice had not quite frozen over.  Ice fishing was out of the question and so we asked him,"What are we fishing?""The poor man's lobster."I found out that the poor man's lobster belongs to a group of fish including Eelpout and Lingcod.  They are a little different to catch, but apparently, taste amazing.  It is popular in the Midwest to go...

Bill Kinney PhotographyTechnique may be the most important part of fishing, but if you try catching small crappie with big crayfish, you might have a problem or two.  For you beginning fishermen, we are going to lay out the basics for you to make it simple.Live BaitsWormsWorms are good for about anything, but you will find the best luck when using them on pan fish (such as sunfish, crappie, etc) trout, walleye, bass, and catfish.  Worms are a live bait and are good for those fish that...

Bill Kinney PhotographyYou may be the best fisherman in the world, but without fresh fish, you aren't going to get very far.  Here are a few tips on how best to keep your fish extra fresh!Keeping Fish Fresh While Out in the BoatThe ultimate way to keep your fish fresh and healthy while out on the lake is to have a live well.  This is basically a fish tank built into your boat that pumps air and water into the tank so the fish are kept alive until taken out at the end of the day....

Bill Kinney PhotographyEveryone knows you have to have the right tool for the job or else life just gets frustrating...  Filleting fish is no different, so we're going to share with you some of our fish filleting tools.Fish Filet KnivesObviously you aren't going to be a ble to cut up the fish without a good set of knives.  When choosing a blade it is important to keep in consideration everything from fish size to knife material.  Knives are made in different sizes to accomodate...

Bill Kinney PhotographyBow fishing is a popular sport for among today's fishermen.  You can go after a wide variety of fish and it is very easy to get into if you have the right equipment.  It can be done from almost anywhere and can be a ton of fun! If you are a regular bow hunter, this is also a good way to get some practice in the off season.Essential EquipmentThe basics of bow fishing are simple.  You need a bow, reel, bow fishing arrow, and that is it!  Make sure you...