Of all the groups of freshwater fishermen, bass anglers are most commonly associated with having tackle boxes that are jam-packed with a wide range of fishing baits. Most of those anglers use a few of the baits; the rest sit there, mostly unused. The early summer period is when anglers can dig deep in their tackle boxes, since it's a time of year when the ba… read more
Chumming is a technique often related to fishing in saltwater, but works just as well with freshwater species of fish. In fact, freshwater anglers who use chum are probably catching more fish than those who do not. There are many recipes for chum. It is up to the angler in deciding which recipe and method work best. Making chum is easy, though it is smelly a… read more
Live bait will usually catch more fish than artificial lures. After all, it's the real thing and fish can tell the difference. The more you know about fish behavior, the better your choices will be. Since it's wasteful and expensive to buy many types of bait for every fishing trip, base your choice on the natural diet of the species of freshwater fish you're… read more
Freshwater fishing in Massachusetts is a popular recreation among many outdoor enthusiasts. Large mouth bass and walleye are two of the most coveted sportfish in the state. Hundreds of freshwater lures are available for the choosing, some are more effective than others for catching freshwater fish in Massachusetts. read more
Ponds, lakes and rivers are home to large game fish such as salmon, trout and pike. When fishing in freshwater, opt for freshwater tackle, which is designed specifically for freshwater applications. Bait, hooks, sinkers and other freshwater tackle are available at tackle stores and large fisherman superstores. While fish species and water depth will d… read more
The best fishing rods and reels are those which are uniquely made to work in the environment where you are angling. To this end, the best ice fishing rods differ widely from the best fly fishing rigs. Although a general rule of thumb s… read more
When going fishing, the bait you use will determine your odds in catching a fish. This includes everything form fishing offshore, in a boat, off a jetty, river, freshwater, saltwater and even while fishing from shore. Shore fishing is… read more
Anglers have many choices when it comes to types of bait. People will employ natural baits in both saltwater and freshwater. Often these baits target a certain species. The fishermen that decide to try lures have no shortage of choices… read more
Striped bass are very aggressive fish and will attack large vibrant lures. Lures should imitate bait fish and have a natural swimming motion in the water. Lures are most effective when fished at the same depth of the bass. Topwater lur… read more
Brackish water is technically defined as a point where saltwater and freshwater converge. To an angler, brackish water means fun and the potential for productive fishing. Brackish water allows both saltwater and freshwater game fish sp… read more
Shad are a popular freshwater bait fish for a variety of species. According to Arkansas Stripers, shad are a principle food for black, white and striped bass as well as hybrid bass and crappie. Although shad are abundant in many lakes,… read more
Although many good fishing rod and reel combinations are available as a set, the best combinations often require purchasing the rod and the reel separately. The best rod and reel combinations are balanced, durable and perform a wide ra… read more
Traditionally, sea, or saltwater, fishing tackle is designed to be heavy duty so that it can handle the rigors of the pounding surf and corrosive saltwater. As surf and inshore tackle evolved, many of the rods, reels, lines and even lu… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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