What Exactly is Ultralight Fishing?

Don’t let the name  fool you, ultralight fishing is much bigger than its title leads you to believe.  The term “ultralight fishing” comes from the type, and size of the rods and reels that are used when you are out on the water.  In general, ultralight fishing rods and reels are much smaller than what …

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Largemouth Bass, in natural lake light, lives underwater.

How Water Temperature Affects Fishing

Water temperature has a major affect on the behavior of freshwater fish. So, if you want to consistently catch fish, you need to understand how it influences them. Since fish are cold blooded they rely on their surroundings to keep their body temperature within a comfortable range. All fish species have a preferred temperature range …

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The History of Fishing with Hook and Line

Being an avid recreational angler, I never really thought about the history of the sport. Who came up with the concept of using a hook connected to a line to catch fish? Where did this ingenious idea come from? Originally, fishing was not for sport or recreation at all. It was all about catching food …

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Why are Fishermen Known as Liars?

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, …

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Why do More Men like Fishing than Women?

I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that more men/boys like fishing than women/girls. Every time I visit a fishing dock, about 90% – 100% of the anglers are men/boys. I can’t help but wonder why. Here are some of my theories: (1) Traditionally males where considered the providers for their family …

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