Featuring a revolutionary EXO-skeletal hybrid construction, Quantum shoots conventional reel design full of holes with the Quantum EXO PT Spinning Reels. By combining special, ultra-rigid aluminum alloy in load bearing areas with lightweight composite that reduces weight in non-critical locations by 50%, Quantum was able to build the lightest possible frame with absolutely no sacrifice in strength.  In fact, it’s 38% stronger than magnesium and 6-times stronger than a graphite composite frame. Quantum shaved weight from the EXO PT reels in every place possible for a difference you’ll feel on the water. Even the spinning reel rotor is built with  [ Read More ]

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It’s that time of year again in which I purge away unneeded fishing gear. Up for sale are five rods (4 St. Croix, 1 Shimano) that need to be sold quickly and immediately in order to accommodate new arrivals at Andrew’s Tackle Shop. I have very little use for ANY for these rods. I prefer to sell these items to FHQ members, blog readers, and Facebook friends. The details All rods are in pristine condition, and very well maintained/taken cared of. All rod prices are listed as FINAL I will not negotiate, trade, or barter  [ Read More ]

Here is a blog post that will absolutely not lead to any future opportunities with Bass Pro Shops. But after my recent observations and lack of a quality shopping experience, why would I want to join forces in the first place anyways? If fishermen, gear shoppers, and my friends and fellow fish junkies still read Fishcast during the offseason, I thank you for stopping by despite the fact I’m on a fishing vacation until March and my writings will be insignificant in number. Hear me out: The last five times I’ve visited any Midwestern Bass Pro Shops store, I have  [ Read More ]

Learning to fish a new, unfamiliar body of water is an intimidating task. Most fishermen endure these challenges whether it’s fishing for tournaments, guiding, or leisure. As one who frequently fishes new lakes throughout the Upper Midwest each year and loves to explore, learning to fish them isn’t as difficult as it seems. It’s actually become a routine that has led to exceptional results and has turned me into a better, more-rounded angler. Imagine being able to fish every day, spending as much time on the water as you desire. Some folks are privileged to do this while others aren’t.  [ Read More ]

What’s a productive big bass technique for late fall? Get on board with the bait Mother Nature provided. Most bass anglers will cringe at the concept of fishing with live bait, let alone the thought of ever using it. Putting the ego aside, as water temperatures at your favorite bodies of water cool down to below 50 degrees in mid to late fall, fishing with live bait is an excellent option for catching largemouth and smallmouth bass. I was introduced to bass fishing at a young age by strictly live bait fishing. Until I learned how to successfully fish with  [ Read More ]

Gliders aren’t only stereotypical late season cold water lures, they consistently catch muskies year-round. It was a cold and snowy February, 2011 morning. Not thrilled about going outside to shovel the snow, I woke up with the intentions of turning on the television. It seems that whenever I get the chance to watch any Saturday morning television, I turn on Comcast Sports or the Outdoor Channel. On this particular Saturday morning, I was excited to watch Jim Saric catch muskies on his television program, “The Musky Hunter.” The subject of this particular show was fishing with gliders for early summer  [ Read More ]

We proudly announce the release of Fishing-Headquarters Magazine, Issue 7. I’m on a strict schedule because I’ve got a bunch of paying jobs to do so I had to get this one done as early as possible. http://issuu.com/aragas/docs/fishing-headquarters2.1 http://www.fishing-headquarters.com/magazine/winter2012.html I want to thank all of the contributors for making this look good, because without them, this wouldn’t have been possible to do: Todd Wendorf, Tony Boshold, David Graham, Jim Gronaw, and Bryan Blazek. The next one will be out on March 1st, 2012. At this point I need a break and don’t even want to start thinking about it and  [ Read More ]

Braided lines often bewilder anglers. We either love them or we  hate them and there is never a happy medium. From a personal standpoint, I often get frustrated by braided lines. This is a consequence of having endured bad experiences with their casting and handling, as well as their frays and damage caused by rod and reel components. Many of today’s newest braids feature precise weaving processes and state of the art coatings that improve performance. Cortland Master Braid is one of Cortland’s finest flagship lines that is designed to cast with ease, exhibits zero stretch, is strong like bull,  [ Read More ]

If my local rivers didn’t get dumped on by unwanted rainfall at such an inopportune time, I’d be out fishing. But since fishing won’t be in my plans for the next few days, I will write stories during my available free time. Not counting my next few article submissions for Heartland Outdoors and Fishing-Headquarters Magazines, I have a lot of stories. Tons. For starters, here’s an easy one that I will get out of the way first. ____________________________________________ Dam Nice River Gators: Before all of this rainfall, the fishing was pretty good. My walleyes were on the move and chomping,  [ Read More ]

A couple times per month I receive e-mails and messages from blog readers and visitors of Fishing-Headquarters. Usually this is feedback from certain stories that were read, comments and compliments in regard to the quality of website they’re on, and questions pertaining to fishing as well as knowing more about my knowledge and experiences. I enjoy reading these messages and I thank everyone for them. One in particular caught my attention. The latest was sent to me on 11/2 by Bill B. I’ve tried to respond via. e-mail, to the address that was left in my contact form, but according  [ Read More ]