Category: General Fishing

Regulating and restricting bait for fishing is a big issue. People have false misconceptions about the topic. I have heard people claim it is all about money. They want you to buy bait or use lures. There is plenty of bait, taking more than my limit does not hurt. The bait works too well, the…

Fishing and sound is often a topic with little thought. Fish do hear and uses sounds for many purposes. A fish use sound for locating prey, avoiding danger, orientation, and communicating. Fish will move towards certain sound ranges and flee from others. The big question is how do the different sound levels and ranges affect…

The tips to be a better angler may sound easy. In most instances, the tips are easy to follow and learn. The problem is many people are self-learning. They have not had an experienced person to lead their journey. This leads to bad habits and too many mistakes when starting to fish. Fishing is like…

People have a hard time understanding the fall turnover. It is not difficult once you learn what is happening in your waterways. The event is normal and happens twice a year. The spring has the same action occur with water temperature reversing. Although, the fall turnover is the one with more of an effect on…

Using scents while fishing is debatable among anglers. In some cases, they are beneficial, while in other times is unknown the benefit. It is known that fish can smell, some do better than others. As an angler, you have to decide if using a scent is helpful. What science knows is fish have the sensory…

Changing water levels have an effect on fishing. Rising water offers fish more places to roam. Lower water levels create a fish in a barrel scenario in some instances. How you deal with each affects your success rate while fishing.

You need to know wading safety tips before you go fishing. Making a mistake using waders may result in death. This is a simple truth, like it or not. Every year several people die fishing while wearing waders. They failed to understand the safety you need using waders

Wondering how to catch catfish. Catching is easy since the majority of the species are omnivores. The elusive flathead is different since it is a predator. All catfish have preferences in what they eat. The tackle you need is basic with serious anglers upgrading to a more powerful tackle.

Weather conditions for fishing make a big difference in success. If you go fishing on what many call a beautiful day, it is a mistake. Fish do not like a lot of sunlight. The fish will go into deep water and dense cover. The temperature is another factor affecting fishing. Plus, the wind can be…