Author: Angler
There are many species of catfish. There are also many ways to catch the various species of catfish commonly pursued by anglers. The pole float is one of the things used by people targeting catfish in parts of the US. It can work very well. Despite that, a lot of people don’t seem to be aware …
The common carp is one of the most common fish species around. It has spread around the world and can now be found in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams all over. Common carp grow to very large sizes and they fight with a strength and speed that most other species. So, what is the easiest way …
The common carp has been described as both the finest gamefish in freshwater and a trash fish. While the merits of anyone who calls a fish that commonly grows to more than twenty pounds and fights with strength and speed “trash” are highly debatable, it is a fact that a lot of people seem to have …
Smallmouth bass are some of the scrappiest fighters in freshwater. Anyone who has hooked a smallmouth knows what fun it can be. Smallmouth feed year round though in early season they can be a little slower due to the lower water tempatures. At the same time, the earliest months of spring can be the best time …
Fly fishing has been around for nearly two thousand years in one form or another. The earliest versions of flies are no longer in use but there are some patterns dating back a century that still feature in many fly boxes. These are the classic flies that continue to catch trout to this day. There is …
Fly fishing works well in a variety of situations. The main reason for that is that a lot of fish eat a lot of small aquatic insects. These insects are small and light. They can be impossible to catch or hook. Thus, fly fishing aims to mimic the insects with the use of feathers and similar …
Lures are often a good choice for trout. Whether fishing in a lake, stream or river, lures can be used to cover a lot of water and catch a lot of fish. It is not much different than fly fishing with streamers or bass fishing with crankbaits. Most species of trout are piscivorous, which means they …
Catching stocked trout isn’t the most difficult task on the planet. In some cases it can seem to easy. There are times when even stocked trout can get tight lipped however. One of the most effective baits for trout is Berkley Powerbait. Berkley produces a whole line of Powerbait products that includes everything from nuggets for …
As I explained in a recent post on the best live bait for trout, live bait is the most effective approach to catching fish in the majority of situations. Still, anglers aren’t always able to find or use live bait. There are places with no bait shops around and waterways where the use of live bait …
Live bait fishing is one of the most effective ways to catch trout, just as is the case with most other species of fish. There are many types of live bait available and trout will eat most of them. Still, some types of live bait are clearly better than others. Some people even shy away from …
