1997 Features
12/29/97 - More Merlin
Some more of my memories of fishing with my dog Merlin.
12/22/97 - Christmas Memories
Christmas means fishing at Clark's Hill to me - and I have actually
caught fish!
12/15/97 - Fishing Companion
Merlin was my fishing companion for 14 years. Here are some of my memories
of her.
12/08/97 - Gifts for the Fisherman
Here is a selection of gifts that will please any fisherman and any price
range.
12/01/97 - Fishing Log, part 2
More information on keeping records to help you catch more fish.
11/24/97 - Fishing Log, part 1
How to use a calendar and a fishing log to improve your catch.
11/17/97 - Late Fall/November Fishing
Patterns
This is a good time to catch bass, crappie and hybrids in my area.
Here are some good patterns to try.
11 /10/97 - Thanksgiving Memories
Fishing, not eating turkey, is what I remember about this holiday.
11/03/97 - Jig and Pig Fishing
A jig and pig is a good bait for big bass. Here are some suggestions for
fishing them.
10/27/97 - Finesse Fishing
Use light line and lures to catch bass and other fish under tough conditions.
10/20/97 - Slinging Spinnerbaits
Some suggestions on when and how to use spinnerbaits, and how to adapt
them to changing conditions.
10/13/97 - Wormin' Ways
Take your pick of Carolina, Texas or split shot rigs - here are some tips.
10/06/97 - Fall Patterns
Give these patterns a try in October for bass, crappie, catfish, stripers
and hybrids.
09/29/97 - Crankbait Techniques
How to use them, what color and size to pick, and where to fish them.
09/22/97 - Brackish Water Fishing
Where salt and freshwater mix, fishing can be fantastic. Special conditions
must be considered though.
09/15/97 - Fall Turnover
A change is coming to our favorite fishing hole. What is fall turnover,
how does it affect fishing and what can you do about it.
09/08/97 - Fish Recipes, Cooking
What You Catch
Fish taste good, are easy to cook and are good for you. Release most
of what you catch, especially the big ones, but here's how to cook the
little ones.
09/01/97 - September Fishing
September can be a mean month for the fisherman. With the kids back in
school, it seems the fish should already be on a fall pattern, but it is
a little early.
08/25/97 - State and Country Resources
List
Lists of resources by state and country will be added starting next week.
Here are my plans, please offer your suggestions..
08/18/97 - Mepps Memories
Mepps spinners are great for catching all kinds of fish. The #2 is just
right for bream and small fish. Just my luck I would hook my biggest bass
ever on one with tiny hooks.
08/11/97 - Carp I Have Known
Some people fish for these rubber lipped mudsuckers on purpose. Most I
have caught were by accident but they do fight hard and are fun to hook.
08/04/97 - The BASS Masters Classic
The biggest bass tournament of them all is this week. Bass fishing has
changed over the past 30 years and evolved to this extravaganza.
07/28/97 - Late July Fishing Patterns
Its hot and the fish are hard to catch. Try these methods to catch some
while increasing your comfort.
07/21/97 - Bowfin - Fish or Monster?
What good are bowfin? They're mean, ugly and will destroy your tackle.
But they are fun to catch.
07/14/97 - Gar - Jurassic Park Fish
Gar are ugly, inedible fish with a mouth full of teeth. Why would anyone
want to catch one on purpose?
07/07/97 - Lure Hype on TV
Banjo Minnow - Flying Lure - Tornado Lure - Helicopter Lure - Do they work?
Should you order some to catch more fish?.
06/30/97 - Holiday Escape - How to Beat
the Crowds
Lakes are crowded for the July 4th week. You can still fish in peace if
you work at it. Try these ways to get away from it all.
06/23/97 - Seasonal Patterns -
Late June in Georgia
The bass in Georgia are still on a May pattern, holding in blowdowns on
the river channels and hitting a jig and pig. Try this pattern where you
live when the water is in the low 70's.
06/16/97 - Fishing Shows on TV,
from I to Z
The rest of the television fishing shows. Check them out and let me know
which is your favorite. I will try to do a question and answer session,
or a chat, with the stars of the most popular ones.
06/09/97 - Fishing Shows on TV, from A
to H
There are many good fishing shows on TV. These are the ones I know about
and my evaluation of each, from A to H.
06/02/97 - More Aquarium Watching to Learn
The fish in a big aquarium can teach you a lot about how they live. Several
tackle businesses have them, and city tanks can also teach you a lot. Visit
and watch to catch more fish.
05/26/97 - Watching and Learning
If you want to learn how to catch fish, watch them. Observing them in the
wild is instructive but difficult. Aquariums provide valuable information
for the fisherman.
05/19/97 - Catfish and Bullheads - How
Big is Big?
Catfish come in lots of sizes. How big do they get? The International Game
Fish Association lists records for 14 catfish and bullhead species. Find
out how big they are and where they were caught.
05/12/97 - Catfish for Fun and Food
The catfish isn't much to look at, but some species grows to huge sizes,
they live everywhere and will hit just about any bait. These fish fight
good and taste even better. What more could the fisherman ask for?
05/05/97 - Mother's Day Fishing
Thanks to my grandmother and mother, fishing has been an important part
of my life. Do you have any memories of fishing with your mother on this
special day?
04/28/97 - Make the Connection, Use the
Right Line
The line you choose is arguably the most important piece of equipment you
use. If it fails, you lose the fish. And if you don't tie a good knot,
even the best line can't save your fish.
04/21/97 - It's Time for Topwater
Tie on a topwater lure and get ready for some heart racing thrills. Bass,
bream, stripers, and hybrids all will addict you to fishing on top.
04/14/97 - Bream Are Bedding
When bream are on the bed, nothing else seems to matter to the fisherman.
Here are some ways to catch several different species of bream and information
about them.
04/07/97 - Fishing for Bedding
Bass
Are bass on the bed in your area? Should you fish for them? If you do,
what are the best ways to catch them?
03/31/97 - Moonstruck
Do the sun and moon movement affect fishing? Check out other's opinions
and find out how to determine when the fish will be feeding in your area.
03/24/97 - Georgia
On Your Mind
Fishing gets hot in the south while snow and ice cover the north. Georgia
offers the fisherman a great escape and great fishing. And it is my
home state! Come on down and join me this spring.
