Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

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

September 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar

Posted on September 1, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

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...

August 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar

Posted on August 1, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

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

Should I Quit Fishing?

Posted on July 25, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Reflections on Fishing (Let's Get Better)

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

Fishing the Manitowish Chain O Lakes by Minocqua, Wisconsin

Posted on July 22, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Posts with Fishin' Stories Reflections on Fishing (Let's Get Better)

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...

July 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar

Posted on June 30, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

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

The Advantages of Fishing From Shore

Posted on June 15, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Posts with Fishin' Stories Reflections on Fishing (Let's Get Better)

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

June 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar

Posted on June 4, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

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

The Ultimate Jighead for ElaZtech Baits

Posted on May 28, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Fishing Lure Reviews, Hacks, Tips

The secret is out: ElaZtech baits by Z-Man are a well balanced combination of salt (in most but not all...

May 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar

Posted on May 4, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

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

Catch More Fish by Doing What Everyone ISN’T

Posted on April 23, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Learn to Fish for Largemouth Bass Learn to Fish Series

You want to catch more fish? Try to zig when everyone else zags. We’ve talked about this many times before...

April 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar

Posted on March 30, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

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

Checking Water Temperature from Shore for Better Fishing

Posted on March 14, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Posts with Fishin' Stories

Checking Water Temperature From Shore Deeper Sonar

Cold. Cold. Cold. Cold. Done with winter. Icicles are gone, but there are still random piles of dirty, crusty ice...

Solunar Calendar Fishing

Posted on March 11, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Posts with Fishin' Stories

Dang it. My inbox threw up all over itself again last night. There are emails everywhere. Whenever I answer a...

Fishing New Kinds of Water

Posted on March 1, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice Posts with Fishin' Stories Reflections on Fishing (Let's Get Better)

Life is full of changes. In fact, change is the only thing that’s consistent. Two years ago when I started...

Wear Boots When You’re Fishing!

Posted on April 17, 2020 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Gear & Hardware Advice

I WAS ATTACKED! Upon returning from a recent fishing trip spent throwing topwater baits from shore on a windy day,...