In many parts of the world, fishing at night is extremely productive, providing opportunities to fish for species you wouldn’t normally see during the day. In addition, the waters are often less crowded, meaning there’s less competition for prime spots and less pressure on the fish. The best fish to catch at night are catfish,…
Fish Species Optimum Water Temperatures for Fishing Decent Fishing Temperature Range Largemouth Bass 65-75°F 50-84°F Smallmouth Bass 63-68°F 48-74°F Striped Bass (Freshwater) 50-70°F 46-80°F Striped Bass (Saltwater) 55-68°F 46-75°F Musky & Northern Pike 60-65°F 45-74°F Catfish 68-72°F 50-81°F Walleye 40-45°F 32-75°F Crappie & Yellow Perch 68-72°F 40-80°F Trout 52-64°F 40-70°F Atlantic Salmon 56-60°F 38-65°F Pacific…
When you’re after a particular target fish, one of the most important things to consider is how that fish will fight and what to expect before you’re able to get it to air. Knowing how a fish fights makes the experience more fun, as you can predict its movements and counter appropriately. The hardest fighting…
Worms are one of the most popular fishing baits available. The truth is, at least in freshwater, there is no more widely used bait. I can assure you, most bait shops carry nightcrawlers and everyone has caught at least one fish in their life using them. Worms are very good at catching bullheads, catfish, trout,…
Freshwater drum are one of the most overlooked gamefish in North America but should not be ignored. They are one of the strongest fighting and best-eating fish you can catch in freshwater. In this article, we will teach you how to catch them and then how to cook them to thoroughly appreciate these tough fish….
Leave a comment after this article and let’s talk more about fishing. I’d love to read your feedback. We can’t pick our weather when we go fishing but cloudy or overcast skies can actually make for some great fishing if you are prepared. Reduced sunlight makes fish harder to find and less predictable but it…
Leave a comment after this article and let’s talk more about fishing. I’d love to read your feedback. Marshmallows have many uses and functions. I saw a bunch of anglers online asking if marshmallows could be used as fishing bait. They were genuinely curious if marshmallows could catch as much fish as some other baits…
Leave a comment after this article and let’s talk more about walleye fishing. I’d love to read your feedback. The idea of fishing at night gives many new and intermediate anglers hesitation. Not only is nighttime fishing a foreign concept to many fishermen, but they also don’t know which species of fish to go after….
Leave a comment after this article and let’s talk more about fishing. I’d love to read your feedback. Live bait is one of the best types of bait you can use for freshwater gamefish. Earthworms and nightcrawlers are some of the most popular and effective live bait you could use for a whole variety of…
Leave a comment after this article and let’s talk more about fishing. I’d love to read your feedback. I was reading an online forum and someone was asking if they could use herring as freshwater bait. I thought that was a great question and worthy of its own article on my site. Can you use…