Natural baits such as nightcrawlers, earthworms, bloodworms, sandworms and others can be effective baits for in freshwater, brackish and saltwater fishing. In addition to fishing cut sections of worms on a top and bottom rig, these worms can be fished … Continued
Capt. Bob Zales, II, president of the National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO) recently emailed a letter to charter captains encouraging comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) petition to ban all lead in fishing tackle. According to Zales, … Continued
Crappie are among the most popular freshwater fish of North America. The white crappie is silver and greenish colored. Its dorsal fin has a maximum of six spines. The black crappie is similar, but has a deeper body and darker … Continued
For panfish fanatics, having an arsenal of techniques can make the difference between success and disappointment while fishing for bluegill, pumpkinseed and other sunfish species. As sunfish are members of the same family as largemouth and smallmouth bass, it’s not … Continued
Spinning outfits are essential equipment for freshwater fishing. When choosing a rod and reel, there are a variety of factors to be considered. Several factors are important when choosing a reel. Line size and capacity, drags, spools, bearing construction, gear … Continued