Joe Cermele Archives

Fishing

Why Walleye Are a Problem in Idaho Why Walleye Are a Problem in Idaho

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Nov 16, 2023

Fishing

How to Avoid Line Tangles When Fishing How to Avoid Line Tangles When Fishing

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Nov 14, 2023

Survival

How to Tie a Slip Knot How to Tie a Slip Knot

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Nov 7, 2023

Conservation

Grayling Fishing Returns to Michigan After a Nearly 100-Year Absence Grayling Fishing Returns to Michigan After a Nearly 100-Year Absence

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Oct 30, 2023

Fishing

Beginner’s Guide to Bluefish, the Underrated Saltwater Brawler Beginner’s Guide to Bluefish, the Underrated Saltwater Brawler

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Oct 27, 2023

Fishing

How to Tie a Loop Knot How to Tie a Loop Knot

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Oct 18, 2023

Survival

How to Tie a Square Knot How to Tie a Square Knot

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Oct 17, 2023

Survival

How to Tie a Bowline Knot How to Tie a Bowline Knot

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Oct 4, 2023

Netting a trophy fish requires the correct gear and approach

Catfish Fishing

How to Correctly Net Trophy Fish How to Correctly Net Trophy Fish

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Sep 29, 2023

Fishing

A Connecticut Barracuda Brings Up Questions About “Exotic” Fish A Connecticut Barracuda Brings Up Questions About “Exotic” Fish

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Sep 20, 2023

Baits, Lures, & Flies

These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Sep 19, 2023

Fishing

How to Fillet a Fish: Step-By-Step Guide How to Fillet a Fish: Step-By-Step Guide

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Sep 15, 2023

Fishing

Worms in Costco Salmon Spark Unwarranted Outrage. (Because Eating Wormy Fish Is Fine) Worms in Costco Salmon Spark Unwarranted Outrage. (Because Eating Wormy Fish Is Fine)

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

Fishing

6 Fishing Rules That Are Most Commonly Broken 6 Fishing Rules That Are Most Commonly Broken

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Aug 29, 2023

A sheepshead with its human-like teeth is notoriously difficult to hook.

Fishing

The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Aug 24, 2023

A northern pufferfish caught in the northeast.

Fishing

One Bad Mother Puffer: Why Are Anglers Catching Toxic Pufferfish in Rhode Island? One Bad Mother Puffer: Why Are Anglers Catching Toxic Pufferfish in Rhode Island?

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Aug 23, 2023

Fishing

Can Redfish Stocking Save Declining Populations in Louisiana? Can Redfish Stocking Save Declining Populations in Louisiana?

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Aug 16, 2023

Fishing

Can You Eat Snakehead? Can You Eat Snakehead?

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Jul 20, 2023

Catfish have spiny fins that can stab fishermen.

Catfish Fishing

A Flying Fish Stabbed a Surfer in a Freak Accident. These Fish Are More Likely to Impale You A Flying Fish Stabbed a Surfer in a Freak Accident. These Fish Are More Likely to Impale You

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Jul 14, 2023

Fishing

How to Fillet Trout How to Fillet Trout

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Jul 7, 2023

Fishing

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Jul 6, 2023

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Girl Catches 5-Pound Bass on Chicken Nugget. Are We Giving Fish Too Much Credit for Being “Smart?” Girl Catches 5-Pound Bass on Chicken Nugget. Are We Giving Fish Too Much Credit for Being “Smart?”

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Jun 26, 2023

Fishing

The Best Live Baits The Best Live Baits

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Jun 20, 2023

Fishing

Angler Dies After Trying to Save Fishing Rod that Went Overboard Angler Dies After Trying to Save Fishing Rod that Went Overboard

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Jun 16, 2023

A weak hook will straighten when you get bit by a big trophy fish.

Bass Fishing

3 Sleeper Tackle Fails That Will Cost You Fish 3 Sleeper Tackle Fails That Will Cost You Fish

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Jun 13, 2023

Fishing

Fishing Gear Hacks: 3 Things Every Angler Should Carry Fishing Gear Hacks: 3 Things Every Angler Should Carry

By Joe Cermele

Updated on May 31, 2023

Fishing

How to Bleed a Fish How to Bleed a Fish

By Joe Cermele

Updated on May 30, 2023

Joe Cermele with a fat striped bass standing on a boat.

Fishing

There’s No Shame in Catching Striped Bass with Bunker There’s No Shame in Catching Striped Bass with Bunker

By Joe Cermele

Posted on May 18, 2023

Fishing

How to Hook a Shiner How to Hook a Shiner

By Joe Cermele

Updated on May 10, 2023

Catfish Fishing

How to Catch Channel Catfish—and Why You Should Target Them This Spring How to Catch Channel Catfish—and Why You Should Target Them This Spring

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Apr 27, 2023

Fishing

How to Catch Nightcrawlers for Bait How to Catch Nightcrawlers for Bait

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Apr 25, 2023

Fishing

Palomino Trout: The Lure of the Golden Mutants Palomino Trout: The Lure of the Golden Mutants

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Apr 17, 2023

Bass Fishing

How to Be a Fish Bum: These 6 Fishermen Are Living the Dream How to Be a Fish Bum: These 6 Fishermen Are Living the Dream

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Apr 14, 2023

Fish taxidermy mounted in various ways on a gray wall.

Fishing

Fish Taxidermy: The 5 Best Ways to Mount Your Catch Fish Taxidermy: The 5 Best Ways to Mount Your Catch

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Apr 10, 2023

Fishing

The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing? The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing?

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Mar 14, 2023

Carp Fishing

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Mar 7, 2023

Fishing

$50 a Bite? Why One of the Most Expensive Fish to Eat Is Totally Overrated $50 a Bite? Why One of the Most Expensive Fish to Eat Is Totally Overrated

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Mar 6, 2023

Fishing

Old Fishing Lures and Vintage Tackle: Buy These 7 Items If You See Them at a Flea Market Old Fishing Lures and Vintage Tackle: Buy These 7 Items If You See Them at a Flea Market

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Feb 14, 2023

Fishing

Winter Fishing: 5 Common Mistakes Anglers Make Winter Fishing: 5 Common Mistakes Anglers Make

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Feb 7, 2023

Fishing

How to Cook a Great White Shark (And Get in Serious Trouble For It) How to Cook a Great White Shark (And Get in Serious Trouble For It)

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Feb 1, 2023

Grandpa Jimmy's Ice Hole Trap, deployed on the ice.

Fishing

Introducing Grandpa Jimmy’s Ice Hole Trap … Yet Another New Ice Fishing Gadget Introducing Grandpa Jimmy’s Ice Hole Trap … Yet Another New Ice Fishing Gadget

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Jan 20, 2023

Fishing

The Coolest Fishing Bar of All Time, an Insider’s Guide The Coolest Fishing Bar of All Time, an Insider’s Guide

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Jan 11, 2023

Baits, Lures, & Flies

How to Catch Trout on Soft Plastics How to Catch Trout on Soft Plastics

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Jan 9, 2023

Fishing

Steven Spielberg Regrets ‘Jaws,’ My All-Time Favorite Movie Steven Spielberg Regrets ‘Jaws,’ My All-Time Favorite Movie

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Jan 4, 2023

Carp Fishing

Will U.S. Waters Ever Be Managed as Trophy Carp Fisheries? Will U.S. Waters Ever Be Managed as Trophy Carp Fisheries?

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Dec 15, 2022

Catfish Fishing

How to Catch Catfish in Winter How to Catch Catfish in Winter

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Dec 14, 2022

Fishing

Noodle Rods and Egg Patterns: A Primer for Winter Steelhead Fishing Around the Great Lakes Noodle Rods and Egg Patterns: A Primer for Winter Steelhead Fishing Around the Great Lakes

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Dec 8, 2022

Fishing

More Freshwater Anglers Should Try Barracuda Fishing More Freshwater Anglers Should Try Barracuda Fishing

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Dec 5, 2022

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Are Duck, Rat, and Snake Lures Legit or Gimmicks? Are Duck, Rat, and Snake Lures Legit or Gimmicks?

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Nov 18, 2022

Fishing

The Best Tasting Fish Species You’ve Probably Never Eaten The Best Tasting Fish Species You’ve Probably Never Eaten

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Nov 14, 2022

Baits, Lures, & Flies

3 Made for TV Lures That Changed How We Fish 3 Made for TV Lures That Changed How We Fish

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Nov 7, 2022

Fishing

There Should Be Horror Movies About Pike and Muskies There Should Be Horror Movies About Pike and Muskies

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

Fishing

Why We Love (and Hate) Hybrid Game Fish Why We Love (and Hate) Hybrid Game Fish

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Oct 29, 2022

Baits, Lures, & Flies

3 Classic Striper Surf Lures You Should Be Throwing Right Now 3 Classic Striper Surf Lures You Should Be Throwing Right Now

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Oct 28, 2022

Lake Erie walleye are tagged and tracked for their migrations.

Fishing

The Insane Cult of the Lake Erie Walleye The Insane Cult of the Lake Erie Walleye

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Oct 26, 2022

Carp Fishing

The 10 Most Underrated Freshwater Fish The 10 Most Underrated Freshwater Fish

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Why Black Lures Catch So Many Fish Why Black Lures Catch So Many Fish

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Oct 14, 2022

Fishing

The Real Problem with the Infamous Walleye Tournament Cheating Scandal The Real Problem with the Infamous Walleye Tournament Cheating Scandal

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Oct 5, 2022

Fishing

The Ultimate Guide to Spin Fishing for Fall Trout The Ultimate Guide to Spin Fishing for Fall Trout

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Sep 26, 2022

Conservation

Florida Has Become the Budget-Friendly Amazon for Anglers Florida Has Become the Budget-Friendly Amazon for Anglers

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Sep 20, 2022

Fishing

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Sep 18, 2022

Fishing

Why Dolphins (Almost) Never Get Hooked by Anglers Why Dolphins (Almost) Never Get Hooked by Anglers

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Sep 12, 2022

Fishing

I Ate Raw False Albacore — and Liked It I Ate Raw False Albacore — and Liked It

By Joe Cermele

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

Fishing

Will a Few Oblivious Anglers Get Land-Based Shark Fishing Outlawed Entirely? Will a Few Oblivious Anglers Get Land-Based Shark Fishing Outlawed Entirely?

By Joe Cermele

Updated on Aug 11, 2022

More from Joe Cermele (Page 3)

Why Walleye Are a Problem in Idaho Why Walleye Are a Problem in Idaho

How to Avoid Line Tangles When Fishing How to Avoid Line Tangles When Fishing

How to Tie a Slip Knot How to Tie a Slip Knot

Grayling Fishing Returns to Michigan After a Nearly 100-Year Absence Grayling Fishing Returns to Michigan After a Nearly 100-Year Absence

Beginner’s Guide to Bluefish, the Underrated Saltwater Brawler Beginner’s Guide to Bluefish, the Underrated Saltwater Brawler

How to Tie a Loop Knot How to Tie a Loop Knot

How to Tie a Square Knot How to Tie a Square Knot

How to Tie a Bowline Knot How to Tie a Bowline Knot

How to Correctly Net Trophy Fish How to Correctly Net Trophy Fish

A Connecticut Barracuda Brings Up Questions About “Exotic” Fish A Connecticut Barracuda Brings Up Questions About “Exotic” Fish

These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout

How to Fillet a Fish: Step-By-Step Guide How to Fillet a Fish: Step-By-Step Guide

Worms in Costco Salmon Spark Unwarranted Outrage. (Because Eating Wormy Fish Is Fine) Worms in Costco Salmon Spark Unwarranted Outrage. (Because Eating Wormy Fish Is Fine)

6 Fishing Rules That Are Most Commonly Broken 6 Fishing Rules That Are Most Commonly Broken

The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook

One Bad Mother Puffer: Why Are Anglers Catching Toxic Pufferfish in Rhode Island? One Bad Mother Puffer: Why Are Anglers Catching Toxic Pufferfish in Rhode Island?

Can Redfish Stocking Save Declining Populations in Louisiana? Can Redfish Stocking Save Declining Populations in Louisiana?

Can You Eat Snakehead? Can You Eat Snakehead?

A Flying Fish Stabbed a Surfer in a Freak Accident. These Fish Are More Likely to Impale You A Flying Fish Stabbed a Surfer in a Freak Accident. These Fish Are More Likely to Impale You

How to Fillet Trout How to Fillet Trout

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

Girl Catches 5-Pound Bass on Chicken Nugget. Are We Giving Fish Too Much Credit for Being “Smart?” Girl Catches 5-Pound Bass on Chicken Nugget. Are We Giving Fish Too Much Credit for Being “Smart?”

The Best Live Baits The Best Live Baits

Angler Dies After Trying to Save Fishing Rod that Went Overboard Angler Dies After Trying to Save Fishing Rod that Went Overboard

3 Sleeper Tackle Fails That Will Cost You Fish 3 Sleeper Tackle Fails That Will Cost You Fish

Fishing Gear Hacks: 3 Things Every Angler Should Carry Fishing Gear Hacks: 3 Things Every Angler Should Carry

How to Bleed a Fish How to Bleed a Fish

There’s No Shame in Catching Striped Bass with Bunker There’s No Shame in Catching Striped Bass with Bunker

How to Hook a Shiner How to Hook a Shiner

How to Catch Channel Catfish—and Why You Should Target Them This Spring How to Catch Channel Catfish—and Why You Should Target Them This Spring

How to Catch Nightcrawlers for Bait How to Catch Nightcrawlers for Bait

Palomino Trout: The Lure of the Golden Mutants Palomino Trout: The Lure of the Golden Mutants

How to Be a Fish Bum: These 6 Fishermen Are Living the Dream How to Be a Fish Bum: These 6 Fishermen Are Living the Dream

Fish Taxidermy: The 5 Best Ways to Mount Your Catch Fish Taxidermy: The 5 Best Ways to Mount Your Catch

The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing? The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing?

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

$50 a Bite? Why One of the Most Expensive Fish to Eat Is Totally Overrated $50 a Bite? Why One of the Most Expensive Fish to Eat Is Totally Overrated

Old Fishing Lures and Vintage Tackle: Buy These 7 Items If You See Them at a Flea Market Old Fishing Lures and Vintage Tackle: Buy These 7 Items If You See Them at a Flea Market

Winter Fishing: 5 Common Mistakes Anglers Make Winter Fishing: 5 Common Mistakes Anglers Make

How to Cook a Great White Shark (And Get in Serious Trouble For It) How to Cook a Great White Shark (And Get in Serious Trouble For It)

Introducing Grandpa Jimmy’s Ice Hole Trap … Yet Another New Ice Fishing Gadget Introducing Grandpa Jimmy’s Ice Hole Trap … Yet Another New Ice Fishing Gadget

The Coolest Fishing Bar of All Time, an Insider’s Guide The Coolest Fishing Bar of All Time, an Insider’s Guide

How to Catch Trout on Soft Plastics How to Catch Trout on Soft Plastics

Steven Spielberg Regrets ‘Jaws,’ My All-Time Favorite Movie Steven Spielberg Regrets ‘Jaws,’ My All-Time Favorite Movie

Will U.S. Waters Ever Be Managed as Trophy Carp Fisheries? Will U.S. Waters Ever Be Managed as Trophy Carp Fisheries?

How to Catch Catfish in Winter How to Catch Catfish in Winter

Noodle Rods and Egg Patterns: A Primer for Winter Steelhead Fishing Around the Great Lakes Noodle Rods and Egg Patterns: A Primer for Winter Steelhead Fishing Around the Great Lakes

More Freshwater Anglers Should Try Barracuda Fishing More Freshwater Anglers Should Try Barracuda Fishing

Are Duck, Rat, and Snake Lures Legit or Gimmicks? Are Duck, Rat, and Snake Lures Legit or Gimmicks?

The Best Tasting Fish Species You’ve Probably Never Eaten The Best Tasting Fish Species You’ve Probably Never Eaten

3 Made for TV Lures That Changed How We Fish 3 Made for TV Lures That Changed How We Fish

There Should Be Horror Movies About Pike and Muskies There Should Be Horror Movies About Pike and Muskies

Why We Love (and Hate) Hybrid Game Fish Why We Love (and Hate) Hybrid Game Fish

3 Classic Striper Surf Lures You Should Be Throwing Right Now 3 Classic Striper Surf Lures You Should Be Throwing Right Now

The Insane Cult of the Lake Erie Walleye The Insane Cult of the Lake Erie Walleye

The 10 Most Underrated Freshwater Fish The 10 Most Underrated Freshwater Fish

Why Black Lures Catch So Many Fish Why Black Lures Catch So Many Fish

The Real Problem with the Infamous Walleye Tournament Cheating Scandal The Real Problem with the Infamous Walleye Tournament Cheating Scandal

The Ultimate Guide to Spin Fishing for Fall Trout The Ultimate Guide to Spin Fishing for Fall Trout

Florida Has Become the Budget-Friendly Amazon for Anglers Florida Has Become the Budget-Friendly Amazon for Anglers

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly

Why Dolphins (Almost) Never Get Hooked by Anglers Why Dolphins (Almost) Never Get Hooked by Anglers

I Ate Raw False Albacore — and Liked It I Ate Raw False Albacore — and Liked It

Will a Few Oblivious Anglers Get Land-Based Shark Fishing Outlawed Entirely? Will a Few Oblivious Anglers Get Land-Based Shark Fishing Outlawed Entirely?