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What Size Split Shot for Trout? Size and When To Use Them
Most trout anglers stick with split shots that range from BB to size 3. The lower the number, the heavier the split shot. It takes time to understand what size split shot you want, so study how your fly
How to Catch Rainbow Trout: Landing Beautiful, Aggressive Fish
To catch rainbow trout, you want to find sections of water that have ample food sources and don’t make them expend too much energy. Pools, riffles, eddies, cut banks, seams, drop-offs, cover, and structure are all the best places
Best Flies for Rainbow Trout: Set Yourself Up For Success
Some of the best flies for rainbow trout include Zonkers, Woolly Buggers, Royal Wulffs, Stimulators, Elk Hair Caddis, Prince Nymphs, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and Midges. They feed in all levels, so dry flies, nymphs, and streamers work well. Find
How to Catch Brown Trout: Aggressive and Sensitive Predators
Catching brown trout requires understanding their holding areas, including slack water, pools, riffles, seams, and eddies. Understanding their feeding habits and behaviors gives you an advantage in pursuing them. Finally, a quality rod and reel setup with insect and
Fishing Information Network ~
Midwest Fishing & Outdoors Edition
- Tournament fishing coverage ~ FishingInfoNet brings you fishing news and tournament results (courtesy of All Pro Fishing) local events (as we receive them), LEWT & the 2026 Better Half Tour!
- Department of Wildlife News ~ These organizations help maintain the quality of fishing, state parks, and more. Their research is necessary – and so is our support. Let’s put forth our efforts as sportsmen and environmental friends to help them!
- Better Half Tour – The premier couples bass fishing tournament trail in Ohio. SIX(6) events in 2026 – five in OH (including a NEW Sandusky Bay event), plus Chautauqua Lake in NY. Great 1 in 4 payout, sponsor prizes, Vic’s Sports Center $200 loyalty bonus. Inspired with the lady anglers in mind. Check it out HERE!
The Better Half Tour is a competitive, fun & friendly bass fishing tournament circuit, established for male & female bass fishing teams. Husband & wife, mothers & sons, fathers & daughters, next door neighbors – they ALL fish with us!
Our 15th season introduces Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie OH. SIX tournaments, increased payouts, plus 2026 Highest Total Weight Championship for OH events. Vic’s $200 Bass Cash Loyalty Award. Last place to cash always $100.
Join us in 2026 and see why our fishing teams smile in anticipation for these fishing events. Check schedules & enter tournament at Better Half Tour.
Fishing Information Network ~ YouTube Channels we recommend...
When we’re not on the water – and sometimes even when we ARE working (shhh) – we listen to and watch bass fishing videos on YouTube.
Here’s a couple of bass fishing channels we find especially informative and we wanted to share them. Click the title to go to each of their YouTube page(s).
Professional anglers video tips and techniques that you can use all year long to catch more fish!. Lots of bass fishing links and tournament info!