The fishing rod is the first basic piece of tackle the average bass fisherman needs to consider. I recommend a medium or medium light action graphite spinning rod. I advise buying a rod six foot long. This rod can be used in a variety of different fishing conditions. As you become more experienced you will see the need for more specialized rods at times. I have always used Berkley or...
There really are only a couple pieces of equipment that are absolutely necessary to fish. Most of the other items fisherman own simply make the experience more rewarding or enhance the ability to catch fish.
Obviously the two most important pieces of equipment are the rod and reel. You must choose wisely in selecting which rod and reel to use.
For the beginning fisherman you need to...
If you live at or around Lake Weiss, then you probably already know that it is one of the best crappie fishing locations in Alabama. If you're not from Alabama but just a fan of crappie fishing, then you have still probably heard of Lake Weiss. Maybe you or someone you know has even been fishing at this lake before. This 30,200 acre impoundment has over 455 miles of shoreline for fishing and it...
Do you love saltwater fishing? Do you live in or around the Alabama area and want to try your hand at saltwater fishing? Will you be traveling to Alabama and want to know about the hottest and greatest places for saltwater fishing in Alabama? Alabama is a great place for any angler, from freshwater to saltwater, there are many different bodies of water available for you to consider.
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Ice fishing is lots of fun, and it's a great place to catch catfish in certain parts of the country. They're hungry in the winter time, and it's especially easy to catch big blues and flatheads. You can also get quite a few smaller fish ice fishing.
If you're a first time ice fisher, it's always a good idea to go with some friends. For one thing, you can learn a lot from them. For...
When it comes to picking a deep sea charter, there are numerous factors to consider. Not only do you want to find a charter that is reputable and professional, you also want to look for one that will meet your individual needs.
Essentially, when you want to take a deep sea fishing trip you have two options. You can either rent your own boat or charter a boat. One of the many beneficial...
Many anglers enjoy the challenge that saltwater fishing provides. In fact, it is some of the most exciting fishing that you could ever enjoy. When you go saltwater fishing the tackle you use is very important. There are several things that you need to be aware of before you buy tackle that will be used for fishing in saltwater. One of your main concerns should be the quality of the tackle and...
Flounder are a species of flatfish that are typically found in the Northern Atlantic and in waters that are off the shores of the east coast (in the U.S.). There are actually several different types of species that we often include in the term "flounder." In the United States, we have the summer flounder (found primarily in the Western Atlantic), the southern flounder, and the winter flounder....
If you read any book about catching bass, you will find that the majority of authors actually make a point of distinguishing between the different species that come under the bass heading. They do this for a reason. It is easy to tag all bass with the same label and same characteristics when you are out fishing and many inexperienced fishermen and women do. However, doing so could actually...
There are three main species of catfish found in the rivers, lakes and streams of the United States - the channel catfish, the blue catfish, and the flathead catfish. For the most part, you go about catching them the same way, but there are some differences in technique between them. If you're going for a certain species of catfish, here are some tips on catching what you want.
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