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How to Catch a Bonefish

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The Florida Keys, Islamorada and Key West rank as the premier fishing location for large bonefish. Many world class tournaments held in the area continue to draw anglers with hopes of catching the largest fish. Bonefish give a good fight when ... more »

How to Catch a Carp

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Many people will have their own ideas on the best way to catch carp. Here is one of the easiest... more »

How to Catch Lake Trout

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Lake trout are popular trophy fish, especially in northern regions. Lake trout typically eat baitfish, but they also eat shrimp and insects. Because they feed near the bottom, that is where you need to fish. During the spring lake trout move into ... more »

How to catch more fish

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In this article you will unlearn all the fancy ways of fishing and get back down to the basics where you WILL catch more fish.. more »

How to Find a Great Trout Fishing Creek in North Georgia

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Rock Creek in North Georgia offers extremely easy fishing access (just step out of your car and cast) and, if you are looking for a creek that is literally teeming with trout, this is your place. Another plus is the Chattahoochee National Fish ... more »

How to Fish for Flounder in the Surf

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You can catch flounder in the surf with a rod and reel or a gig, which can be made from a broom stick and nail. Gigging must be done at night. Either way you end up with highly-prized seafood... more »

How to Fish for Little Cost

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If you are new to fishing, you should know that it doesn’t have to cost much of anything. Fishing for little cost is a great way to see if fishing is something you want to invest in as a hobby... more »

How to Fish for Speckled Trout in Gulf Coast Bays

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Put it to a vote. The majority of inshore and near-shore fishermen would elect the Speckled Trout as the most popular fish on the Gulf Coast. It is tricky when hooked, as it tends to dart in many directions and is often lost. It was almost ... more »

How to Fish With Crickets

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Fish are more likely to swallow live bait than fake lures, which they may bite and then spit out, making it more difficult to set the hook. Crickets are a great choice for live bait, and they're effective in catching a variety of fish in just ... more »

How to Get a Fish Hook Out of a Duck

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Fish hooks, left behind or attached to lines that have broken off, can pose a danger to waterfowl, especially ducks. Embedded hooks can injure these birds or even trap them in positions that bring about death. Here's how to prevent this tragedy... more »

How to Get a Fishing License in California

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With more than 1,000 miles of beautiful coastline, thousands of lakes and reservoirs and miles of rivers and streams, California is an angler's dream come true. The hardest part of your California fishing trip will be knowing where to begin. But ... more »

How to Get a Fishing License in Kentucky

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If you want to go fishing in the Bluegrass State you will need more than a rod, reel and some good bait. No matter what your age, you will need a fishing license. Here is how you can get a fishing license in Kentucky... more »

How to Get a Fishing License in North Dakota

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There are thousands of miles of rivers in North Dakota. The Missouri River alone runs through North Dakota for more than 350 miles. If you feel a pull to go fishing in any of North Dakota's waters, you will need a fishing license. Here's how you ... more »

How to Get a Fishing License in Oklahoma

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Oklahoma is home to more than 175 species of sport fish. These are the fish that anglers love to wrestle with! As you get ready for the struggle, make sure you have all the necessary equipment: a rod, a reel, bait and a fishing license. Here's ... more »

How to Get a Fishing License in South Dakota

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South Dakota offers a series of streams and mountain lakes that are teaming with fish. There are nearly 30 fish species swimming the waters of South Dakota, and the only thing standing between you and them is a fishing license. Here's how you can ... more »

How to Get Your Gear Ready for Ice Fishing

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Here is a run-down of the basic fishing tackle and riggings that are often used in ice fishing... more »

How to Get Your Rod And Reel Ready To Go Fishing

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Winter is over and spring is here and you can't wait to get your rod and reel out and go do some serious fishing. But today it's very cold and rainy and looks like it will be this way all day. Now is a real good time to get out your rod and reels ... more »

How to Go Jackpot Fishing For Carp

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More than 95 percent of the US population has no idea what the term "Jackpot Fishing" means. The small percentage of people that know about this exploding trend that started in South Carolina are quickly jumping in on this great money ... more »

How to Gut and Clean a Fish

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There are many different ways to go about gutting and cleaning a fish. It is dependent upon the type of fish you have caught. However, there are some basics to gutting and cleaning a fish... more »

How to Ice Fish

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Ice fishing is a great, laid back sport you can enjoy in the winter or somewhere that stays super cold the year round. If you're interested in finding out where and how to ice fish, your Internet connection can be a great resouce... more »

How to Identify a Freshwater Carp

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Freshwater carp belong to the fish family Cyprinidae, which is the largest family of freshwater fish. Goldfish, barbs, minnows, and danios are part of this group, as well as the common carp. Although these types of fish vary, identifying a ... more »

How to Identify a Freshwater Perch

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Freshwater perch are bony fish, typically with two separate or narrowly joined dorsal fins. There are roughly 150 different species of freshwater perch in the United States, Europe and Asia. One of the most common characteristics of perch is that ... more »

How to Identify a Freshwater Salmon

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Salmon is easily one of society's most favored fish for eating. It is healthy for you (considered "brain food") without the mercury risk that most of the fish we consume have. Though many of the fish in the salmon family are similar in look, ... more »

How to Identify a Saltwater Salmon

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Knowing how to properly identify a saltwater Salmon can mean the difference between fishing within the regulations and outside them. These steps will help you identify 2 different types of salmon found on the west coast when you head out for your ... more »

How to Identify Freshwater Crappie

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The freshwater Crappie is well-known with fishermen because of its adaptability over the years to expand from the Great Lakes states to the rest of the nation's waterways. Some of these fish are called perch or bass, but they are still considered ... more »

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