Now that you’ve made or purchased a trotline, it’s time to get it in the water and do some trotline fishing. There are many different ways of setting a trotline, but we’ll focus on two specific methods, one for catching catfish and the other for catching crabs. In this article, you’ll learn how to set a
If you want to catch catfish, then you need to try trotline fishing. A trotline is an effective method to cover a lot of fishing areas to catch fish passively. In this article, we’ll dive into what a trotline is, how to make one, and what bait to use to catch catfish and other fish
Northern Pike are some of the most exciting freshwater game fish to go after! They have long slender bodies and toothy powerful mouths! Make sure you don’t get your fingers mangled by pike teeth when you’re removing a hook. You might just leave the fishing day with one less digit… These fish can be found
Walleye fishing can be confusing. For some reason, many anglers get walleyes (stinzostedion vitreum) mixed up with some fish that aren’t even in their same family (Percidae). Did you know the walleye is the largest member of the Percidae family? Sometimes they are called other names such as yellow pike or yellow walleye. These fish
Muskellunge, or muskie, as they are commonly called, are one of the largest freshwater fish in North America. If you have ever been muskie fishing and landed one of these huge fish, you know what an adrenaline rush catching it can be. If you haven’t had the chance to go muskie fishing, you’re missing out
When I was first introduced to spearfishing I immediately fell in love with pole spears. Here’s a Gatku pole spear review guaranteed to make you want to add it to your arsenal! Before I ever heard of Gatku Polespears, I was using the yellow single piece fiberglass pole spear…it was horrible. I was able to
Fishing ponds can be found in every part of the world. These ponds can be man-made or natural. Ponds can be home to a wide variety of pond-dwelling fish, from spotted bass, bream, blue catfish, pangasius, largemouth bass, perch, sunfish, and more. How to fish in a pond will depend on the following: Many ponds
When it comes to saltwater fishing, don’t bother with anything less than the best saltwater fishing rods you can get your hands on. You just never know what you hook up on. Missing out on a dream fish because you weren’t prepared is no excuse and will lead to the misery of not knowing what
When you’re fishing in your local lakes, rivers, or ponds, it is always good to know what the best freshwater lures and baits are for the fish you’re going after. Today we will go over the best lures for bass, whether it’s largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, or spotted bass. In this article, I am going
There are many lakes in the world. All of them are home to many different fish species. To help you catch more fish, we’ve compiled a full guide of lake fishing tips for you! One of the most common is bass. Bass fishing in natural lakes is probably one of the biggest draws to lake
It’s the ice fishing season! When ponds and lakes freeze over, many anglers hang their rod and reel up for the winter but not the adventurous ice fisherman. To some anglers, this can seem like a daunting task to take on. In reality, it is not that difficult to enjoy a day on frozen water.
I get asked a lot, “what is finesse fishing?” Well, you’re in luck! I’m sharing what you should know about finesse fishing and what it’s all about, including the gears, guide, and techniques! Listen to more fishing tips on the Cast & Spear Podcast What is Finesse Fishing Finesse fishing is all about presentation. Some
For many youngsters, the bluegill is their introduction to fishing. They are seemingly easy to catch. The larger fish put up a fairly decent fight, they taste absolutely delicious, and they can be found just about anywhere there is water. Bluegill is not a picky eater. This makes catching them on just about any bait
Have you ever been bass or catfishing and realized you want something slightly different? Well, for many people, the answer is crappie fishing. Crappies are entertaining and delicious fish to catch! They fight hard, and it can be somewhat challenging to get to the boat from the depths of your favorite body of water. Plus,
Don’t be scared. Give chub mackerel a try! Chub Mackerel (Pacific Mackerel) Facts Scientific Name: Scomber japonicus Common Name(s): Blue mackerel, chub mackerel, striped mackerel, American mackerel, Family: Scombridae Characteristics Slender torpedo-looking fish that have a dark green/blue back with wavy dark lines. It closely resembles the Atlantic chub mackerel. It has 2 dorsal fins.
For a successful Spanish mackerel fishing trip, start by locating where they are; you can easily spot them via diving birds. Next, string up around 28 feathers to act as a rig. Use live baits or lures such as minnow spoons, Gotcha, and plastics with jig heads. After placing your lure, slowly throw about three