Have you ever hooked your fishing lure on the guide before, or reeled your lure to the tip of your fishing rod? This is one of the most common mistakes I see anglers make at all levels, and one that can be costly in more ways than one.  Today, there is a wide range of quality and cost when buying a fishing rod. Sometimes the guides of a fishing rod can be the most expensive component and cost just as much as the fishing rod itself. Most fishing guides are either a solid stainless steel or made with inserts that...

There are many ways to target fish when the fish move offshore, but when they move deep and live bait is not an option, I am always looking for the best lure that imitates the closest thing to live bait.  In the winter months when water is colder, the need to eat for predator fish slows way down and so does their activity.  It’s not uncommon for bass or other species to move to depths of 40-80 feet or deeper at certain times of the year. They move to these depths because the water is more stable in temperature, has...

Fishing line is a key element to fishing, but one question to ask is, “What do you do with old or used fishing line?” Properly disposing of fishing line will not only help the environment, but it will save wildlife. I have seen countless birds and other wildlife be severely injured with line wrapped around their wings, beaks, legs; I have even seen the line sever limbs and even cause death. Osprey and other big nesting birds are notorious for picking up bundles of line for their nest and unfortunately, this is responsible for 10% of all deaths to...

The Drop Shot is probably one of the most productive fishing techniques today and one that works just about anywhere in the country no matter the time of year. Although this technique is considered to have originated or taken off on the West Coast, primarily in the deeper reservoirs of California, it is believed to have been invented by the Japanese. Regardless, in the early 1990’s, Professional Angler Aaron Martens was the one credited for bringing this technique to the forefront of the bass fishing world when he began to win tournament after tournament using this technique in the deep,...

  Calling all football fans! Arizona Cardinals player, Brett Hundley, will be at Shoppers Supply Chandler for a very special event on November 2nd from 10am-2pm. Get his autograph and your photo taken with him, bid to go on a fishing trip with him and Professional Angler, Ron Johnson, and get the chance to win a ton of other exciting prizes in a raffle! We will even have some surprise special guests! All funds raised will benefit The Hundley Foundation, which raises awareness and funds to help children and families dealing with illnesses,...