Ice Water Esox
Several years back, I received a tip regarding an early ice season pike bite on a local lake. That was almost a dead end tip. I’m not an ice fisherman. Fortunately, I gave it some thought. If they are being…
More Than Bait – Targeting Fall Panfish with Purpose
As a catfish aficionado, I have one rule: use the freshest bait possible. Through this continual quest for fresh bait, I’ve become intimately familiar with sunfish haunts and habits. This familiarity has led to a greater appreciation of all panfish.…
Take Out More Than You Bring In
No matter where we fish, it is inevitable that we will run in to the same thing – the trees, sand, grasses, and water decorated fully with litter. Much of the debris gets there by accident. A raccoon tears open…
Choosing the Right Bait for the Conditions
Fundamentally, fishing is very simple. A rod, a reel, line, a hook, and some bait are the only reel tools needed to do the job effectively. However, the only part of that arsenal that the fish really care about is…
IRT Reels Secures New Patent on Handle Drag System
IRT® Reels is proud to announce the issuing of Canadian Patent no. 2,910,528. Though the possibilities for this patent are endless, IRT® will be using this invention immediately to add a more practical drag system into an industry-changing line of…
IRT On the Cape
Ordinarily, early June in Cape Cod sees large influxes of 40+ pound “stripahs” as well as the beginnings of a bluefin tuna run that is second to none. Unfortunately, with regular rainstorms and seasonably chilly weather racking the cape’s coast,…
IRT Around the World: Adventures in the Amazon (Part 3)
The following day we fished the river, catching Payara (Vampire Fish), Sardinata, Pacu, and some CRAZY Catfish. This gave us an excellent chance to explore some really neat parts of the river. I lost a 60-70lb Redtail Catfish when my…
IRT Around the World: Adventures in the Amazon (Part 2)
Sunday morning began just as any other… with four of us venturing deep into the Amazon jungle to find a repurposed cocaine camp. After a 2-hour long trek by foot, we arrived at our well-hidden destination which would double as…
IRT Around the World: Adventures in the Amazon (Part 1)
I’m not usually one to do a big photo dump or a full trip recap, but this one needed an exception: On Friday, March 8th, myself and six other USA based anglers packed our gear and saddled up as we…
Ben’s Fish Tales
Every single fishing story is 100% true. My family had just arrived in Marathon Key, Fla. when my father and I began searching for a place to rent a boat for the week. Once we found a reputable shop, we…