The Esox genus consists of several species of pike, such as the American pickerel (Esox americanus), the muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), the southern pike (Esox cisalpinus), or the northern pike (Esox lucius). They're all highly prized game fish due to their aggressiveness and combativeness. They also make excellent table fare. Regardless of the species, all pike call … [Read more...] about How To Fish For Northern Pike – The Best Tackle, Baits, Lures, And Fishing Conditions
How To Fish For Carp – The Best Weather Conditions, Baits, and Tackle
Like all the other fish in the Cyprinidae family, carp are considered coarse fish. However, especially in Europe and Asia, it is sought-after as game fish by recreational anglers. Carp fishing seems to grow in popularity in the United States as well. That's because even the smaller specimens can put up quite a fight and they weigh pretty heavy on the line. There are many … [Read more...] about How To Fish For Carp – The Best Weather Conditions, Baits, and Tackle
How To Fish For Chub – The Best Weather Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait
There are several species of fish referred to as "chub". So, before commencing this post, we're going to specify here that it refers to the common chub (Squalius cephalus), also known as the European chub. Although it's considered a "coarse" fish, like carp, barbel, rudd, or other Cyprinids, the chub is still sought by anglers due to its typical readiness to feed, the … [Read more...] about How To Fish For Chub – The Best Weather Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait
How To Fish For Redfish – Best Fishing Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait
There are several species of fish referred to as "redfish", including various types of snappers and deep-sea rockfish. So, to avoid any confusion, we're talking here about the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), also known as channel bass or spottail bass. The red drum is a game fish native to the Atlantic Ocean, specifically to the southern and eastern Atlantic. It can be … [Read more...] about How To Fish For Redfish – Best Fishing Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait
How To Catch Fiddler Crabs For Bait
Fiddler crabs are an important part of many fishes' diet. That's why they make a great bait for off-shore fishing, fishing in the surf, in mangroves, estuaries, and swamps. They're the perfect bait for pompano, sheepshead, red drum, black drum, permit, and more. Catching fiddler crabs isn't too difficult. Especially if you've lived in an area close to the shore where … [Read more...] about How To Catch Fiddler Crabs For Bait