Do you want to catch one of the catfish family’s best-fighting member species? Then stick around and see if you can learn something about these magnificent freshwater giants. The current world record blue catfish was reeled in by Ken Pruitt and weighed a remarkable 124 pounds. While that is a huge blue catfish odds are …
Can a light source help you catch fish at night? In this case, YES! Watch the Crazy, Funny, and Entertaining Video. The fishermen don’t even use fishing rods. They use nothing but flashlights to attract the fish to them. It would be awesome if this worked for fat trout, lunker bass, and thick catfish. I …
Fishing with live bait fish is one of the most effective forms of fishing for predatory game fish (like bass, pike, etc.). Since live bait fish are more effective as bait than a dead ones, you need the keep them alive as long as possible. But, keeping the bait fish alive, while on the hook, …
Have you ever looked at the moon and wondered how exactly it affects the fishing? I’m sure you’ve heard that the moon phase can make a big difference in the success of your fishing trip. But How? What? and When? The attached video is great for explaining in great detail what the moon phases have …
Looking for ways to rig your soft plastics? Well look no further because I have found a great, if not the best, online guide to rigging your soft plastic baits/lures. We all know how well soft plastic baits/lures can work to bring more fish into the boat. But most of us only rig our baits …
The best time of year for largemouth bass fishing is during the spring. This is when they move from deeper water into the shallows to start their spawning action. This is a great time to catch those big bass because they will be concentrated in the shallows near the shore. Between about the middle of …
After the white sturgeon, the alligator gar is the largest freshwater game fish in North America. They are known to reach up to ten feet in length and 365 pounds in weight. Wow, fishing for alligator gar is crazy. It’s no joke to hook one of these suckers. You need some serious muscle power to …
Nightcrawlers and earthworms are one of the best fishing baits for a wide variety of freshwater fish including varieties of panfish. They provide the benefit of a live, active bait on the hook without the hassle that comes with keeping a bait fish alive on the hook. “So how can I get some?” You could …
Taking proper care of your spinning reel can make a big difference in how well your reel works and how long it lasts. Fishing is not the cleanest sport in the world, your spinning reel will collect sand/dirt/dust in all the nooks and crannies. This is why they need a periodic cleaning. You also need …
The one that got away… We hear the stories all the time. How unbelievably big the fish was. Are the anglers lying? Most people seem to think so. Here is what I think: I’m sure there ARE some fishermen/women that lie about the size of the fish that got away, but for the most part, …