Category: General Fishing
How to Catch Panfish in the Spring
Trying to catch panfish in the spring is overlooked by anglers. Anglers tend to focus on trout, pre-spawn bass, and muskies in the majority of instances. Fishing for the preferred species is fine, however, a day going for panfish can be more enjoyable due to the aggressive nature of most panfish. The number of bluegills…
Easy to Make Carp and Catfish Baits
Carp and catfish have excellent senses of smell. As a result, adding some flavorings with a good scent help draw them to your bait. A flavoring with oil in it may be better as oil makes a better scent trail. You need to try a few different flavoring in each water fished to see what…
Fishing for Smallmouth in Rivers
Fishing for smallmouth in rivers is an exciting way to spend a day. These fish thrive in the waters with a current. As a result, a river smallmouth feels like a lake bass twice its size. When you hook one the fight is on and it will give you a surprising fight for its size.
Common Panfish in North America
As a child, your first experience fishing was likely common panfish. Although few anglers actually take the time to identify the various species. The panfish go by different names. In the south, they are called bream, and in the northeast, people refer to all panfish as bluegills. It does make a difference as some are…
How to Catch Walleye for Beginners
Walleyes can be a difficult fish to catch for beginners. If your object is to catch walleye understanding their behaviour is the key. The walleye is a roaming fish throughout the year. This makes them an elusive challenge for beginners. Taking the time to know walleye behaviour will increase the chances.
Starter Fishing Combos for Children
A fishing rod for a child needs to be lightweight, easy to use, and be able to withstand the abuse children will accidently inflict on the equipment. They do not have to be expensive and different models will fit the needs of children based on their age when you start them at fishing. Answering a…
Fishing with Floats or Bobbers
The float or bobber is likely the most underutilized piece of fishing tackle. The majority of anglers only use them for panfish. They can be used for any fish and in ways some anglers never thought of using them. There are different styles that are good in various situations.
First Aid Tips for Fisherman
As anglers, we seldom consider an emergency happening while out on the boat or on the shore. The majority of injuries can be treated easily with bandaids and a cream.
What is Fish Cover and Structure
You will often hear them talked about like they are the same thing, although they are different. Structure and cover are two different things and it is important to know the difference.
