Leeches are a favorite live bait of many freshwater anglers. With rising costs and scarcity of live bait these days it is more important than ever to be able to preserve your bait as long as possible. There are three factors that play a major role in preserving your leeches for longer… Water Temperature Water …
Seining for minnows requires a couple of friends, a long net, and two poles. It takes some practice to get the hang of it, but by working together, you’ll be able to catch your own bait fish. Growing up in Florida, I’d gone fishing ever since I was a kid. I had fished with minnows …
So you are in the market for a new rod, but you aren’t sure which weight to buy. The most important thing to consider is the species of fish that you are after. Let’s take a deeper dive into all of the factors that will determine whether you need a medium or medium heavy weight …
Berkley’s Powerbait is undeniably handy for catching many different fish species, but is it worth your while as a steadfast catfish attractant? Yes, however its efficacy depends on your specific fishing needs. To determine this we are going to take a closer look at the behavior of these fish as well as some of Berkley’s …
Europe is often an overlooked destination for fishing holidays. Many people are jet-setting worldwide to destinations like South America or New Zealand, and only thinking about Europe for sightseeing holidays or when their wife wants to go fashion shopping. What if we told you that Europe is one of the best fishing destinations you could …
I’ve eaten my fair share of fish, and for the most part, I’ve been pleasantly surprised. However, on some occasions, the surprise wasn’t so pleasant. In my opinion, the worst-tasting fish is tench. My opinion is just one, so I got to asking around and came up with this list of worst-tasting fish. 5 Worst …
Fishing with worms is one of the oldest practices, but keeping worm farms to supply your fishing needs is not always possible. Buying worms from a store is a nice commodity, but often you don’t use all the worms from the packet, and instead of throwing them away, you put them in the fridge for …
Nightcrawlers are one of the best, if not the best, worms for fishing. Fish love them, and they work great on a hook. Under the right conditions, nightcrawlers can live for over six years, with some reportedly living up to 20 years. How long do Nightcrawlers Live We know that nightcrawlers can live for more …
Finding the right fishing reel can be an overwhelming task for some fishermen. There seem to be so many variables to consider many fishermen don’t know where to start. One of the biggest factors for a fishing reel is the speed at which the lure is retrieved through the water. The gear ratio of the …
Not all fly lines have welded loops to attach your leader, or in some cases, the loop may break. In these situations, you may need to tie your fly line to the leader without the loop. The best method to tie your fly line to the leader without a loop is by using a nail …
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