If you love saltwater fishing, you know the importance of learning as much as possible about where and when you are fishing. When you know the waters, you are better capable of fishing successfully and bringing in big catches. Saltwater fishing is a variety and the fish as well as the weather and locations can change greatly from time to time. The more you know about where you will be fishing,...
Whether you're a beginning fisherman or an experienced angler, books can be a helpful resource for learning about new trends, tricks, and tips in the world of saltwater fishing.
However, not all books are created equal. As a result, it's important to know what you're buying before you actually purchase it. It's especially helpful to read various reviews (from users and other outside...
Every experienced angler knows that the country is full of great places to fish. Every state has its unique spots and hot locations for whatever type of fish you are looking for. If you're a crappie fan, then you will great places for crappie fishing in Oklahoma. Whether you live in Oklahoma or are just passing through the state, there are some pie in Oklahoma? The most important thing you need...
Crappie fishing is very popular in many states all across the nation and Texas is no exception. Crappies can be found gathered together in large groups called fish schools. Once you locate a school of crappie you should be able to reel in your limit fairly quickly. The lakes, rivers and reservoirs located in Texas provide the perfect environment that is excellent for crappie, which is one of...
Handfishing is a very old technique that has been used throughout history for catching fish. It is sometimes referred to as "noodling". So what is noodling? It is a fishing technique in which you use your bare hands to catch fish. Handfishing has been around for centuries and requires no equipment, just fast and sturdy hands.
Obviously, handfishing is not for everyone especially when you are...
Saltwater catfish look just like freshwater catfish with a white belly and their back and sides are a blue-gray color. However, there is one big difference that you will notice right away if you ever get stuck by one of its fins. Unlike most freshwater catfish you will find that even the slightest prick from a saltwater catfish can be very painful.
If you receive a full stick from one of...
The elusive walleye made its way into Washington water structures virtually undetected. The first recorded walleye sighting occurred in 1962 at Banks Lake located in the eastern portion of the state. From there, there were sightings in Franklin Lake which connects to Banks Lake through a pumping system.
As time went by, the walleye made their way from these spots to Columbia river. Here,...
When fishing for bass there are a variety of baits that work. The key is to understand why each of them work and to only use the correct bait for the situation you are presented with.
In my opinion the spinnerbait is the best bait a bass fisherman can use. It is a versatile lure that you can use in a majority of the situations you will encounter on the water. There are two main varieties of...
The Smallmouth Bass has very different characteristics than its larger cousin the Largemouth Bass. You must adjust your fishing style accordingly if you wish to have success fishing for this species. In the following paragraphs I will illustrate the differences between these two species in both lake and river habitats.
In lakes, Smallmouth Bass exhibit two main differences in the areas they...
In this article I will discuss the best artificial lures you can use to catch Largemouth Bass. Each is good only in the specific situations I will describe.
In my opinion the spinnerbait is hands down the number one bass catching lure on the market. When selecting a spinnerbait to use you have to choose between two different varieties of blades. Spinnerbaits with willow leaf blades are...
