The Yellow Perch is a very interesting fish. They are not known for being great fighters but are excellent table fare. They are the junior member of the Walleye family and share many of the same proclivities as the Walleye. As their name suggests their body has a yellow shade of color accompanied by vertical black bars and an orange set of pectoral fins.
When it comes to catching Yellow...
It is important to remember that speckled perch, or black crappies, can be caught in several different ways, and it really is a matter of finding what works for you best in whatever special conditions you are fishing. The best thing you can do is a little research. Once you are familiar with the area in which you will be fishing, and the variables caused by conditions in which you will fish,...
Fishing for pike is one of the most thrilling experiences you will ever have. Pike are very energetic and will normally put up a remarkable fight. Sometimes they will put on an amazing show by leaping into the air and turning flips.
Since they can be very aggressive when taking the bait they are considered to be a real challenge for both the novice and the experienced angler. Pike are a...
When it comes to selecting a good walleye fishing boat, you really do have some fine examples to choose from, but to get you started in the right direction, there are some pieces of advice that might help! You really have to consider that buying a boat is going to be a substantial investment for you, and you really do want to plan carefully, so you make a wise choice that is going to stand the...
Summer Crappie fishing is much different than fishing for Crappie in the spring. The main reason of course is the weather, more specifically the temperature of the water. Both White and Black Crappie spawn in the spring. In the southern states this can mean mid March to early April while it can be as late as the end of May before Crappies in the northern states spawn. After spawning occurs...
Walleye fishing is something that is done all over the country and Canada. Walleye are great tasting fish and because they are so popular, many anglers use different methods for catching them.
Live bait is just one way to catch the walleye, but you do have to have a good presentation. It does matter what type of live bait you use, but also the size. Every different season will mean...
Choosing a saltwater fishing reel can be a complicated matter depending on many different factors. From a general standpoint you need to select a reel that will not corrode from the heavy saltwater that will inevitably land on your reel. Saltwater is much more destructive to a reel than fresh water so it is imperative that you clean your reels after each use with a cloth. If you will not be...
This article will discuss ten of the best bass fishing baits of all time. Each has its own specific use and none of them are universally successful. That is the beauty of the sport of fishing you must always have the ability to adjust to the circumstances.
The plastic worm is perhaps the most commonly used bait, especially in the southern United States. It is not my first choice or even...
When fishing for bass the are many basic principles the beginning fisherman must understand and employ in his efforts. Understand that the behavior of this fish not only changes as the season pass but also changes from day to day and sometimes even from hour to hour.
There are many different artificial baits on the market that are designed to catch this fish. More money time and effort is...
There are a huge amount of effective bass swim baits, but perhaps the biggest draw back to bass swim baits, particularly the most popular soft bass swim baits, is the fact that they are expensive, and they tend to get torn up pretty quickly.
Here is a list of some bass swim baits that have proven themselves in the test of time, beginning with the least expensive and moving up to some of the...
