Fishing

Anchor Light (360 degree light) for Kayaks

Personalize Your Pelican Catch 100 With Full Electronics

AJ and I each have a Pelican Catch 100 kayak. Theyโ€™re great, lightweight, basic kayaks to toss in the bed of the truck when youโ€™re running out for a few hours of fishing. Weโ€™ve had all kinds of success taking them out on creeks, lakes, and other small waterways. But, …

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Learning to fish can be overwhelming. Stick to our 3 steps and all this will become as simple as a bait fish.

Your 3 Step Guide to Beginning Fishing

Youโ€™ve seen videos of people who fish and thought, โ€œthat looks like fun.โ€ When you check out the fish counter at your grocery store youโ€™re discouraged by the rising prices of fish that appears to be getting less and less fresh. You have time on your hands that youโ€™d like …

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Live Bait is a perfect introduction to fishing for any new angler

4 Must Know Setups for the New Angler’s Live Bait Fishing

The following is the second installment of a series of articles AJ and I are developing to give you an in-depth reference point to the lures, baits, and fishing techniques available to you as a beginner angler. From this broad overview, youโ€™re going to be able to explore options for …

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Morning Fishing can bring rewards, but is it the only option for anglers? Fishing at night can bring large rewards.

Fishing At Dawn| The Myth, The Truth, The Doubt

Youโ€™ve no doubt heard the saying โ€œthe early bird gets the wormโ€ and youโ€™ve most certainly heard the old-timers talk about how youโ€™re not really a fisherman if you donโ€™t get up before dawn to catch your fish. But, in reality, is it truly necessary to get up before dawn …

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Matching your fishing rod to your Target fish will ensure a smoother, more enjoyable fishing adventure.

A Full Breakdown on Matching Your Rod to Your Target Fish

As a reminder: Kat, AJ, and The Outdoors Quest are not sponsored or affiliated with any gear discussed in this article. We are presenting you with information gathered during our own experiences as it pertains to the individual choices we make. We will not receive compensation for anything you choose …

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When you learn to spool your own fishing line you free yourself to a world of angling that knows no limits.

Spooling Your Own Reels: The Basics Every Woman Should Know

A popular choice,ย especially for new anglers, is to have a staff member at your local tackle shop spool your reel before you go fishing. Now, this is definitely convenient and (in some cases) can ensure that you are starting with a properly spooled, ready-to-fish reel. There are, however, 3 MAJOR …

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There are 10 things every new kayak angler should have when hitting the water to fish. Learn about those 10 items today.

The Ten Things Every New Kayak Angler Needs Every Outing

The beginner kayak angler has 10 things that she โ€œmustโ€ have with her every time she ventures out on the water. As her experience level grows and her goals for the adventure become more focused, this list will change to one degree or another. Ultimately, though, these basics will always …

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AJ fishing from the Bass Raider 10e

A Female Perspective on the Pelican Bass Raider 10e

So, letโ€™s start this off by stating the basics. One, Iโ€™ve owned better than 10 kayaks over the years, most of which were intended for fishing. Two, Iโ€™ve owned multiple watercraft ranging from eight feet (a beginnerโ€™s kayak) in length to over twenty feet (a classic bass boat). Three, there …

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Women of the Outdoors need a voice, need to be heard; and that place is here at the Outdoors Quest

The Benefits of Being an Outdoors Woman

The benefits of outdoors adventures are exponential, to say the least. As you explore and grow into your endeavors the more advantages you will discover. Many of you already know about some of these health benefits… Fresh air and natural plant life provide a calming and relaxing effect on the …

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kayak fishing opens a world of opportunities to the avid angler.

Kayak Fishing: The Ultimate Adventure

Fishing from a kayak is a very unique and exhilarating sport. Fishing opportunities are opened exponentially to these anglers who can access waterways obstructed from standard boat anglers and can bank fish areas not typically accessible to anglers on foot. This ability to go virtually anywhere, fish just about anything, …

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Left-Handed fishing has always been treated as rare and has been discouraged

When Left is Right: Fishing Options When You’re Left-Handed

Left-handed fishing has been a point of contention, debate, and discord for centuries. Left-handedness, for that matter, has been grounds for ostracization from just about all aspects of civilized life. To date, people of the left-handed persona are still significantly limited in their options for tools, equipment, and everyday supplies. …

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Learning where to expect and anticipate ticks will make for a safer adventure

Ticks, The Forgotten Enemy

Pretty much everyone whoโ€™s had some exposure to outdoors adventures knows the risk of running into those merciless creatures: Ticks. It’s most common to hear outdoors enthusiasts talking about these monsters when discussing hunting and hiking-type activities. What may surprise some is that these are prominent enemies of fishing adventures …

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A campfire dinner by the lake at the end of a valentines day can make the date all that much more memorable.

7 Valentines Dates for Fishing Couples

Valentines Day is a perfect time… …to enjoy being together by spending a perfect day on the water. Bank fishing, Lake fishing, Pond hopping, Ocean exploration…The sky’s the limit when you’ve got a companion that loves to fish as much as you. Now, I’m not talking about just your husband, …

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There are 6 fishing rod components we will discuss today

A Woman’s Guide to Picking the Right Fishing Rod

When youโ€™re getting ready to buy your first fishing rod setup, the choices can seem overwhelming. By knowing your options and your needs, the process can become easier. In the fishing world, there are a lot of anglers that have a dedication to particular brands. That doesnโ€™t mean they only …

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Catfishing a little creek in the middle of the city

The Three Rules for Becoming a Successful Angler

Have you listened to the experienced anglers? They’ll often bemoan the difficulties of confrontations with game wardens. New fishermen, who chose to start fishing without actually learning to be a sportsman first, full on cry about how they had to deal with wardens “harassing” them while they were innocently fishing.
Wonder why the animosity? It can be summed up in one, simple, explanation.

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