Weights used in freshwater fishing include egg sinkers, split shot, bullet weights, slip sinkers, drails, bottom fishing sinkers, and other tackle. Weights and sinkers are used to control the depth of lures and to increase casting distances. When fishing live … Continued
Although many people associate largemouth bass with summer fishing, these popular members of the sunfish can be caught throughout the fall and winter in many parts of North America. Bass fishing techniques begin to change as cool fronts begin moving … Continued
Circle hooks are an important tool for freshwater anglers. Originally used in commercial fishing, these uniquely engineered hooks work quite differently than most other hook styles. As anglers continue to release more and more fish, circle hooks have become an … Continued
Along the Atlantic Coast of North America, tidal rivers are popular destinations for fishing and other activities. These rivers often begin life hundreds of miles from the ocean as small mountain streams or minor drainages from swampy areas. At their … Continued
The largemouth bass, one of North America’s most popular freshwater fish, is an opportunistic feeder. Adult bass are voracious, eating nearly anything that they can swallow, including fish, crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and even members of their own species. … Continued