Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

Theories, knowledge, advice, physical gear and hardware (DO NOT include baits – not sure about RODS & REELS).

Where You Choose to Fish Makes a Difference

Posted on May 18, 2023 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

Good morning brothers. It’s been a few days since we posted an article… but I assure you, the reason for the delay is good. I’ve...

Top 8 Baits for Borrow Pits

Posted on April 27, 2023 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

Good afternoon brothers. Fishing starts Monday. I’m hitting the water rain or shine, enough waiting – tomorrow we’re headed to Southern Illinois for Prison Ministry....

Best Way to Tie a Fluorocarbon Leader to Braid

Posted on April 25, 2023 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

the best knot fluorocarbon to braid leaders

Good morning brothers. I was sitting up last night tying rigs. We’ve had yet another cold snap here in Illinois, with nighttime temps dropping below...

WARNING: Read This Before Spooling Up with Braided Fishing Line!

Posted on April 11, 2023 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

Good morning, brothers. This is a warning. It’s also not as dramatic as that just sounded… These days… everything is a code red… but I...

How Much Fishing Line is Left on my Spool?

Posted on March 29, 2023 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

how much fishing line is left on the spool

Good morning brothers. Have you ever wondered how much fishing line you have left on your spool? I’m not asking if you’ve wondered how much...

Don’t Be Stupid: It’s Dangerous to Fish with Underpowered Boat Batteries

Posted on November 6, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

“Row row row your boat, straight into the wind. Merrily merrily merrily merrily batteries died… again…“ I am so sick of rowing. This year I’ve...

July 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar (Midwest Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass Fishing)

Posted on July 2, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

Solunar Calendar Fishing - Learn to Use Solunar Calendar

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

June 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar (Illinois Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass Fishing)

Posted on May 27, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

May 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar (Largemouth Bass Fishing in Illinois)

Posted on May 5, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

April 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar (Illinois Largemouth Bass Fishing)

Posted on March 27, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

March 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on February 28, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

February 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on January 25, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

January 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on January 1, 2022 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

December 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on December 1, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

November 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on November 1, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

October 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on November 1, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

September 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on September 1, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

August 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on August 1, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

Should I Quit Fishing?

Posted on July 25, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques Reflections on Fishing (Personal Development & Advice)

Should I quit fishing? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Sometimes… it sure feels like we should quit. Let me tell you a story…...

Fishing the Manitowish Chain O Lakes by Minocqua, Wisconsin

Posted on July 22, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques Posts with Fishin' Stories Reflections on Fishing (Personal Development & Advice)

The Manitowish Chain O Lakes near Minocqua, Wisconsin

“Hey… g’morning Dad…“ You grumble as you shuffle-step over to the coffee pot to get a bit of java. “Morning bud“, he replies. It’s just...

July 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on June 30, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

The Advantages of Fishing From Shore

Posted on June 15, 2021 by AJ Hauser | TheMinimalistFisherman.com Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques Posts with Fishin' Stories Reflections on Fishing (Personal Development & Advice)

“Mornings are so peaceful in spring“, you think to yourself and the first rays of sunlight begin to trickle through your office curtains. A slight,...