Fall Pike Fishing
Of all the fall fishing opportunities, northern pike has to be one of my favorites. Triggered by shorter days and dropping water temperatures, pike will begin to move into shallow water and feed as often…
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Schooling Fall Crappie
For some anglers, myself included, late September and October are some of the most productive times of the year to fish for black crappie. The fish are schooled up, holding in basins, and feeding aggressively.…
Vertical Jigging For Lake Trout
If you love vertical jigging any species of fish, and you enjoy catching them in large numbers, vertical jigging for lake trout might be for you. The fish are present in numbers, they are there…
A Day In The Life Of A Kayak Fishing Guide
PHOTO: Most clients have no idea what went on behind the scenes of their own trip. People often ask me, “What’s it like to get paid to fish all the time?” I used to I…
So, You Want to Be An Ice Fishing Guide?
PHOTO: Tim says if the scenery doesn’t make the job worth it, the people sure do. For most of my childhood, my dream was to be a professional hunting and fishing guide. My dad loved…
A Match Made In Heaven
PHOTO: Heavier lures need heavier rods. One of the first lessons I teach new anglers and those looking to increase their catch is how to properly match their rod and reel to their line and…
TRS: The Right System
PHOTO: Moore attributes much of his success as an ice angler to his system. A system is a series of steps that work together to complete a task. In this year’s Ice Annual Magazine, I…
Safety First
PHOTO: Floating ice fishing suits are also available for women. Pictured is lady angler, Sam wearing a women’s Glacier Suit from Clam Outdoors. As we progress into the month of December, skims of ice will…
Interview With The Godfather Of Modern Ice Fishing: Dave Genz -Part Two
PHOTO: Dave Genz is a leader in the ice fishing industry. His innovations and ideas have turned a hobby into a passion for many an angler. In part one of this Weirs Times exclusive two-part…
The Godfather Of Modern Ice Fishing
PHOTO: Many of the latest ice fishing products you see on the ice, regardless of manufacturer, were originally ideas of Dave Genz. “A Guide’s Life” columnist Tim Moore interviews the legend in the first of…
When Good Lures Go Bad
PHOTO: Tim Moore struggled to get this fish to bite, but once he figured out how they wanted his lure it was game on. All fish have a place and time that they bite best.…
Is There A Late Season?
PHOTO: Tim Moore says fun fishing, beautiful scenery, and having spots all to yourself make a braving cool morning worth it. October is a month when many people have written off any type of fishing…
You Hired a Fishing Guide…
PHOTO: Paul and Heidi are regulars who book multi-day trips with Tim Moore Outdoors twice each year. As I near my fifteenth year as a licensed New Hampshire guide, I often pause to reflect on…
Lake Turnover And Fall Fishing
PHOTO: The author has already been testing the waters with some early panfish success. If you’re like me, then this cooler weather has you thinking about the next phase, or season, of fishing, fall. When…
Become An Efficient Kayak Angler
PHOTO: The author’s motto is, “A place for everything and everything in its place.” Kayak anglers are always looking for ways to improve and up their fishing game. We are like sponges, soaking up every…