Deer are widely known as grazing herbivores. As ruminants, they even have a specialty designed digestive system to process plants and get the absolute best nutrition out of them. This gut system shares the famous feature that cows’ guts do by having four different stomach parts! So if they have evolved to make the most …
Dough balls are a bait often associated with catfish, but if you have the right recipe they can work well in attracting and catching trout. Dough balls are an old creation, used for centuries by European anglers who took the recipe across the Atlantic to America. Why are Dough Balls a Good Bait for Trout? …
Zander, popularly known as pike-perch, or European Walleye, is a Eurasian native. It is very similar to the North American fish, its cousin, the walleye. Both species belong to the same genus, Sander. They have plenty of similarities, but few differences help distinguish wild zander from the walleye. What’s the Difference Between Zander and Walleye Size Walleye females usually …
When it comes to using a light vs. ultralight rod for trout fishing, I’ve learned it depends on which type of trout you’re fishing for. Ultralight rods with a super-sensitive tip are good for smaller species like brook trout, but overall light action rods are better in terms of catching and handling bigger trout. That’s …
Carp and catfish are two kinds of fish that have a tendency to look a lot like each other. There are notable differences between the fish, but they still manage to get a lot of fishers confused. In this article we’re going to look at all the ways that catfish and carp differ and how …
Wondering where to aim shooting ducks? Always remember to aim for the eye, not the body, and stay just in front of the bird. That’s the most important lesson I took away from my early duck hunting days, and this simple, successful aim has earned me a lot of birds. Here are the top things …
What are the best Japanese fishing rod brands? My personal favorites are Shimano and Megabass, but there’s a lot to like about all of them. Let’s take a look at the best Japanese fishing rod brands and what they have to offer for your next fishing adventure. Shimano Shimano has been around for 100 years, …
Is it an elk or a moose? In Sweden, the answer is both! While in North America, Alces alces is a beautiful woodland inhabitant known as a moose, whereas in Europe, it is known as an elk. To make matters even more complicated, in North America, the term “elk” refers to a completely different species, …
Although moose and caribou are both types of deer, there are plenty of differences between them. Size, weight, coloring, habitat, temperament, diet, antler shape, existing predators, migration habits, and their history vary greatly. For example, moose are a lot bigger than caribou. Moose are solitary animals, while caribou travel in large herds. Moose have dark …
Ever wondered why do trout jump out of the water? I was taken by surprise the first time I saw a trout fly out of the water, but I’ve learned it’s actually fairly common. Trout jump out of the water to catch insects, relieve irritation from lice and parasites, or shake hooks out of their …