Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to catch fish?

That's easy, practice and have fun! Seriously, there is no right way to catch fish as many different techniques are effective and a specific lure, technique or bait can be hot one day and cold the next. The best way to become good is to practice and always observe even the minor details. Pay attention to what works and what doesn't. Absorb your surroundings. I learn more when I'm NOT catching fish. Note the weather, water conditions, time of day, time of year, what you're using, etc. Everything paints a picture and overtime you'll learn patterns. Most importantly enjoy the sport while respecting the land, water, and fish.

Are you professional fishermen?

Although we certainly wish we could make a living doing this, we are just a couple weekend amateurs who use this site to document our findings, enjoy the sport, and show off a few pictures. We generally fish from easily accessible public locations due to limited resources which helps provide an unbiased perspective of what any beginner to average angler could expect.

Do you sell lures or tackle?

No. We do not sell lures, tackle or merchandise. However, you may find links from our advertisers on Better-Fishing.com that go to external web sites where you may purchase many of the items profiled on this site.

I signed up for your e-Newsletter, but I haven't received it lately?

We have discontinued our e-newsletter. We have always valued the privacy of our visitors and discontinuing the newsletter was just an additional step we can take to further protect your internet privacy. Any information submitted through the old site has been purged. We invite you to join us on Facebook or Twitter where we will focus our efforts to provide updates and apologize for any inconvenience.

Do you fish saltwater?

Whenever we get the opportunity!!! But, since we're based in land-locked Michigan and have abundant freshwater lakes all around us — we've decided to keep the focus of this site on freshwater for the time being. Hopefully, as this site grows, we'd like to add content related to saltwater fishing in the future.

Can I link to your site?

Absolutely. We encourage web links and appreciate your support. To learn more about linking to our site, email developer@better-fishing.com.

Who designed and built your site?

Better-Fishing.com was built by our in-house web designer/developer during his spare time. He is always interested in new opportunities, especially if they involve the outdoors or conservation. Interested parties may contact: developer@better-fishing.com