A float line is a basic method of rigging a fishing line with a float. The float rig is often one of the first methods of fishing used by many anglers. The rig allows a hook and bait to be presented at a specific level in the water. A few basic pieces of tackle are used to assemble the float line di......[Read More]

Fishing line will break when you exceed its test strength which is a measure of the maximum tension that can be placed on the line before it breaks. And using the heaviest line will frighten fish that require a delicate, soft approach–conversely, using light line with "boat-busting fish" will ......[Read More]

The Blacktip shark is commonly found in the inshore waters off the eastern U.S. coast from the State of New England to Mexico, the largest concentrations are found in spring and summer from North Carolina to Texas. Blacktip sharks are fished off the U.S. coast using lines baited with the foods commo......[Read More]

Trout fishing is a challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable sport enjoyed by a wide range of individuals. Trout may be found in streams, creeks, and rivers and may be caught using a variety of lures. Fishing for trophy trout requires the use of many of the same techniques and baits as when fishing for ......[Read More]

Many options for saltwater fishing exist in Virginia. The state's climate and marine ecology make it hospitable to a wide variety of saltwater fish. The saltwater fishing industry is a source of tourism and revenue for the state and one of the leading recreational outlets, along with hunting and fre......[Read More]

Knowing how to make a proper fishing spear to catch sturgeon is useful for anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors. If you get lost and don't have proper rations, you will need to know how to survive off of the land. With a proper sturgeon spear, you can catch fish to survive. However, spear fishin......[Read More]

Coral first appeared in the fossil record more than 400 million years ago. Corals are anthozoans, the largest class of organisms in the phylum Cnidaria. Stony corals, called scleractinians, make up the largest order of anthozoans, and are the reef-building corals. While traveling in the South Pacifi......[Read More]

While it is not the traditional hardware used for fly-fishing, it is still possible to fly fish with a spinning rod. The technique is effective for catching various types of trout, especially when the water current in a river moves too quickly for traditional fly-rod fishing, or when the fish are sw......[Read More]

Some angling enthusiasts like to use equipment that lets them fish in deeper water, pull in bigger fish more easily, cast bait farther, and retrieve lures correctly. If you want any of these experiences, you'll want a reel to use with your pole or rod. There are four types of reels-- spincast, spin......[Read More]

Bottom-bouncing for walleye involves the use of a specially designed weight. The weight is shaped so that it literally bounces along the bottom. The ease with which the weight moves helps to prevent hang-ups and snags on underwater structure. The weight also holds a rigged bait near the bottom where......[Read More]

Ancient Egyptian pharaohs spent much of their time preparing for death. The Egyptians believed that the more sumptuous your tomb and the better care by embalmers of your corpse, the better your afterlife. Tombs were often stocked with the occupant's favorite games, beloved mummified pets, food and c......[Read More]

This article will tell you how to make a great corn dough bait for carp fishing.......[Read More]

According to the Coral Reef Alliance, about 25 percent of the world's marine life, or approximately 1 million species of fish, plants, animals and coral, live in coral reefs. Coral reefs also benefit us by providing tourism dollars to local communities and protecting buildings and beaches from poten......[Read More]

Crappie are a species of freshwater panfish commonly found in lakes across North America. The crappie is prized both for the dinner table and the scrappy fight it can put up on light tackle. Getting an open palm-sized crappie to hit a hook can require some ingenuity, as the crappie is more wary than......[Read More]

Fishing ponds can be a fun and exciting experience and can bring in a variety of different fish. Choosing your bait depends on the type of fish that may be inhabiting the pond, though there are a few baits that are usually universal in interest to freshwater fish. Try to determine what kind of fish ......[Read More]

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Catfish are denizens of the deep. These whiskered fish prefer the cold waters of the bottom. Because of their preference, when fishing for the species, the line must drop to the water bottom to reach the catfish.......[Read More]

A promising bass habitatPond image by Adam from Fotolia.comBass fishing in northeast Texas presents anglers with more than 100 rewarding options including, lakes, rivers, reservoirs and ponds. Bass exist in similar habitats throughout northeast Texas, and respond positively to a variety.........[Read More]

Pink snapper are typically located in Western Australia and Hawaii, and can be found as far north as the Montebello Islands. They are also referred to as Crimson Snapper or Perth Snapper. They are best caught in sheltered, shallow, in-shore waters, and despite their size are relatively easy catches ......[Read More]

Native tribes of the Pacific Northwest used salmon runs as a source of subsistence. Modern tribes in the lower 48 states remain active in the fisheries, but traditional techniques are less frequent. Tribes in Alaska and Canada are more active with traditional techniques and continue to rely on the r......[Read More]