Trotline fishing has been around for as long as there have been fishermen needing to feed hungry mouths. A simple guide to trotline fishing will help you to understand how to construct and use a trotline for fishing. A trotline is basically just some type of a long cord or line with a number of fish hooks suspended from it so that when it is strung across water, the hooks dangle below the...
There are almost as many ways to keep shad alive as there are "The One That Got Away" tales, but the truth is some work and some don't, and if you have fished with shad for very long, you probably are looking for solid advice on how to pick good shad bait tanks. Probably the first fact you need to know is that keeping shad healthy and alive is not so hard to understand as you might think.
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Catfish have always been and will continue to be one of the most sought after species of fish around. They can grow to some very amazing sizes and put up a struggle you won't soon forget. However, the challenge this species provides for the fisherman is not the only reason they are so popular. They are also well-known for their great taste. There are many recipes available that provide...
Fishing for catfish can be one of the most exciting types of fishing you can do, but there really are some monster cats out there, so knowing how to select the right catfish hooks for the job is of major importance.
Depending on where you plan to fish, and whether you are out to catch basic table cats or huge monster cat, you will want to adjust the type of hook you plan to use. The good...
Fishing for catfish can be one of the most exciting types of fishing you can do, but there really are some monster cats out there, so knowing how to select the right catfish hooks for the job is of major importance.
Depending on where you plan to fish, and whether you are out to catch basic table cats or huge monster cat, you will want to adjust the type of hook you plan to use. The good...
Everyone has catfish tackle that they prefer when they are fishing, and really whatever catfish tackle works best for you is the one you should use. The best way to make sure, when it comes to catfish tackle preparation, that you have made the best choice for you, is to choose a good quality catfish tackle based on considerations such as the area in which you plan to fish and the conditions...
When it comes to fishing for spoonbill catfish, there is almost as much misinformation as there is legitimate information available. Probably the first thing of which you should be aware is that it is not legal everywhere to fish for spoonbill.
The regulations are going to vary state to state, but as states, some states prohibit fishing for spoonbill at all, and some states make it illegal...
If you want to get advice on which fish baits work best, ask the old timers and the professionals who routinely fish the areas in which you are planning to attempt to catch fish. Something that attracts the attention of the catfish is essential. Try something they can see well, or a good, stinky catfish bait recipe!
The areas in which you normally find catfish tend to be murkier waters, and...
There are many commercial catfish baits out there, and while minnows is probably the most popular catfish bait around, there are lures, live baits, home made bait recipes, and commercial bait galore. If you would like to use commercial bait, a guide to catfish punch bait can probably help you to determine what is out there, so you can experiment on what is the best choice for you.
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If you want to catch really huge catfish, then live, or cut bait is the way to go. But if you just want a mess of eating-sized channel cats, then you might want to try making your own bait. Commercial dough baits are available, but it's more fun to make your own.
Most involve ingredients with, shall we say, a pronounced bouquet. Catfish have an incredible sense of smell, and are attracted...