What’s flat, swims across the sea bed, and is delicious to boot? The answer is the California halibut. This fish is elusive to many, but when you do catch a keeper, make some of the best fish and chips on this side of town. Use these California halibut fishing tips to catch more of them
I won’t lie. The alligator gar looks TERRIFYING! With a striking resemblance to the American alligator, this gar is definitely a trophy fish worth the challenge for seasoned anglers. So get your gears, rod, and reel ready. Here are alligator gar fishing tips! They are often referred to as “dinosaur fish,” “primitive fishes,” or “living
A big brook trout is one of my favorite trout to catch in the upper Sierras. I wanted to make sure you had a handy brook trout fishing tips guide to help you land a bunch. Let’s get trout fishing! Overview Also known as Brookies, this trout is known for its beautiful olive-green coloring
After watching Jeremy Wade catch a red tail catfish on an episode of River Monsters, I knew I had to catch one! The journey took me to Bangkok, Thailand, where I was led by a guide to catch these magnificent creatures. This fish is a hungry monster and will eat nearly anything. In this guide,
Anglers often look at leaders as a sense of security, insurance on a lure or rig. The mono, fluoro, or steel line that connects the main line to the bait or lure is often connected via a swivel, easily detachable. Looked at as a guarantee when angling for something with teeth or around underwaTackle Crafters
Catfish Stink Bait is the best catfish bait to use in 2023. While they may not be the most pleasant-smelling baits, they are popularly used for catching catfish. Their stinky nature attracts catfish miles away, and it’s advisable to use one with enough detectable but manageable scent. For example, Catfish Stink bait is made from
As the weather warms up and the fish start biting, anglers everywhere are getting ready to hit the water. And one of the most popular baits for catching fish is the plastic worm. There are many different types and brands of plastic worms on the market, so it can be tough to decide which ones
Do you want to know how to catch the powerful steelhead trout, and how to clean and cook it? You’ve come to the right place for steelhead fishing help! The term ‘steelhead’ refers to an anadromous form of rainbow trout, and it actually shares a scientific name with that trout species (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Overview When
If you’re looking to visit Barcelona for a little fishing, then you’re in luck. I had a chance to hang out with one of the top guides in Barcelona, Carles Verdaguer, who was kind enough to help put together this Barcelona fishing guide for you. I hope it helps you catch trout and other
Is the spiny cabezon giving you a hard time as an angler? Before you can successfully catch this ‘thorny’ fish, you need to know it inside and out. The cabezon is the only member of its genus. It’s a large species of the sculpin which is native to the Pacific coast of North America. Also
Are you searching for fish that can give you a real challenge as an angler? Use these trout fishing tips to help you catch the cutthroat trout, a fish that is as challenging to catch as it is delicious. If a challenge is what you seek as an angler, look no further than the Cutthroat
California Grunions are a fun fish to catch here in California. If you’ve never seen a grunion run, just imagine a bunch of fish on the beach mating. Unlike most people, I was exposed to the infamous Grunion Run later in life. Most people I talk to are first exposed when they are kids, running
The ocean whitefish isn’t typically a sought-after fish in the sportfishing community. Most of the time, they are just nice fish to help fill your catch bag. I like how they taste, so we’ll cover how to catch them in this guide. Overview The California whitefish is a species of tilefish that call the Pacific
Lingcods look like a fish from your nightmares. They have fangs for teeth and weird bluish meat color. However, they can be challenging to hook up and land, but if you do, they provide great table fare. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to bring home a keeper lingcod! Overview Lingcod is known
You can catch calico bass by drifting, trolling, and still-fishing from anchored boats or kayaks. Since this bass is a light tackle fish, you can find it along breakwaters in bars and kelp beds. Use different baits, such as sardines, anchovies, mackerel squid, and queenfish to attract them. Artificial lures you can use include streamer
I’m here to tell you that opaleyes are not a trash fish! They get a bad wrap in the spearfishing community, but they can be fun to catch and when prepared right can even taste good. They are also known as the rudderfish and are part of the Girella nigricans family. There are over