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Crab Fishing Techniques

Most saltwater anglers have tried their hand at crab fishing at one time or the other. Along the Eastern coastal waters, the blue crab is the most abundant and tasty of all the species of crabs frequenting the area. There are many techniques and baits used to catch crabs, but it is best to experiment with what works best for you. Be sure to check what the lo… read more
The Best Winter Bass Fishing Lures

Bass fishing in the winter can be a challenging task. The right lures and presentations are a must to lure strikes out of the slow wary winter bass. Colder water temperatures slow down the body function of fish, making it harder to entice a strike. The favorable bass fishing conditions of bright sunlight and vegetation blooms of summer are lacking during… read more
How to Fish for Salmon from Shore

Shore fishing for salmon is an exciting and inexpensive way to catch this popular game fish. No need for a boat or a guide; just a promising river and the 3 basic techniques to shore fish for salmon. read more
Crab Fishing Tips

Fresh crab can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: steamed and eaten whole or picked over and added to soups, stews, casseroles and even Mexican food. Crab is best eaten right after harvesting, though it can be frozen. A day of crabbing with the proper technique and right weather conditions can produce enough crab for a large dinner party. read more
Catfish Soap Bait Recipe

Catfish are exciting to catch and can often be very large, making them good sport for anglers. The meat is often breaded and fried. One of the most popular baits used to target catfish is soap bait. People used store-bought soap as bait when it was made of lye and animal fat, but store-bought soaps are no longer made of lye and have other ingredients that wi… read more

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What Bait Is Used for Ice Fishing?

Ice fishing baits offer many options. The fish that the angler is after often dictates the choice of bait, as does the features of the body of water being fished. Ice fishing baits are deployed on tip-ups or on jigging rods and played… read more
Where to Catch Walleyes in Michigan?

The walleye is a toothy fish commonly found in freshwater lakes in the mid-western United States. Michigan is a northern state that is surrounded by the Great Lakes on all three sides. Fishing for walleye can be done year round, even w… read more
How to Tie Snelled Hooks

Snell knots are popular with bait fishing anglers all over the country. With the knot on the shank of the hook, bait can be pinched between the knot and the eye of the hook leaving the hook point exposed to do its job. Read on for inst… read more
How to Fish With Salmon Eggs

Salmon eggs are popular bait for trout. Eggs are available in a wide range of colors. Properly rigged, these small baits are readily taken by trout. Fished with light tackle and line, salmon eggs can be highly effective. Many other fis… read more
How to Hook a Cricket Fishing Bait

Crickets are a popular bait used in fishing, particularly panfish. If they are a part of the local ecosystem, fish will recognize them as prey. You can catch crickets on your own or buy a handful from a bait shop for just a couple buck… read more
Fishing Bobber Techniques

Bobber fishing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to fish. There are several ways to utilize a bobber in targeting different fish or different situations, and when used properly, simple techniques will allow you to catch mor… read more
Lake Powell Fishing Tips

Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir created by the Glen Canyon Dam. The lake is at the border between Arizona and Utah and helps provide freshwater from the Colorado River to many communities. There is excellent fishing in Lake Powell.… read more
What to Use for Bait When Trout Fishing

Trout, in several different varieties, including the famous rainbow trout, are found throughout the United States. They are excellent for both catch-and-release fishing and for anglers who are fishing for food. While many anglers use f… read more
How to Bait Catfish

Deciding how to bait various fish can be tedious and frustrating, particularly when you can't figure out why some baits don't work. The simple truth is that no matter how hard you try or how popular a bait is supposed to be, there are… read more
Carp Fishing Bait Recipe

One of the more popular baits for carp fishing is the doughball. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish it to be, consisting of damp balls of some kind of breading and whatever additives you choose to put into it to make it ta… read more
Ways to Catch Earthworms

Earthworms are one of the most popular baits used for fishing. They are attractive as bait because they are cheap, abundant and able to remain alive for a period of time while submerged on a hook. They also give off a scent in the wate… read more
How to Market Your Fishing Worms

Fishing worms are popular bait among many anglers for catching a variety of game fish, from small mountain trout to large mouth bass. As a means to supplement their income, some people decide to take advantage of the earthworm's popula… read more
Walleye Pike Fishing Methods

The walleye pike is a combination of pike and perch rather than a true pike. Depending on where you bring up one of these night feeders, you may hear other anglers describe what you've caught as simply a walleye, a walleye perch or pik… read more
How to Catch Shad for Live Bait in Minnesota

Shad are a popular bait fish and minnow, often stocked by states' departments of fisheries intentionally as a feed for the larger sport species. There are some shad big enough to catch via a traditional rod and reel, but they are not a… read more
Perch Fishing in Michigan Waters

Michigan's Great Lakes and inland waters are prime fishing ground for yellow perch. In Michigan, you can catch perch all year, though tactics may change from season to season. Perch are the most frequently caught fish in the state beca… read more

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Backcountry Camping Tips

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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

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...
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