After a long Winter season, Spring is in the air and most of us can’t wait to bust out the shorts and sandals and soak up the sun.  Although the warmer weather is always welcome, for fisherman it means that some of the best fishing of the year is about to take place over the next few months. Fishing is always on the top of my list, but the winter months can be quite challenging for most, so rather than face the cold or tough fishing conditions many people hang up their fishing rods waiting for March to roll around. ...

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...

  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,...

Fall is right around the corner and it’s one of my favorite times of year to fish for Big Bass in the grass. As the nights cool, baitfish will move from the main lake into the backs of creeks and flats as water temperatures also drop. Baitfish that normally roam around open water will make their move to the grass for cover and to feed which usually means the bass are not far behind. If you hear crackling or snapping noises in the grass, you have most likely found the feeding baitfish. The grass has been growing all summer...

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Braided fishing line has become incredibly popular over recent years due to its strength to diameter, sensitivity, abrasion resistance, and its lack of memory which usually causes other lines to twist and can frustrate any angler. Although this super line has made its way to the top of every anglers list of preferred fishing lines, it can be quite pricey compared to other fishing line choices. The average angler only casts 30 to 50 yards on a good cast, so most of the line spooled up never hits the water. I used to change out my whole spool of line once...

The fishing reel is the catalyst that handles most of the workload during a day of fishing, so taking good care of it is very important. Fisherman can be very hard on their equipment and after a few fishing trips with that new fishing reel, it tends to get neglected. No matter your level of experience, the components of a fishing reel such as gears, brakes, and bearings will naturally suffer from wear and tear over time depending on use and care. Some of the largest contributors that will speed up or destroy these vital components of your fishing reel...