Fishing

Whether you make your own saltwater minnow trap or buy one, you have to bait it; and whether you're a human or a minnow, one of the best reasons for to do something is because it's free. If it...

Catfish trapping is a method of catching catfish by tricking them into entering a trap which has a funnel-shaped entrance. The funnel allows the fish to swim into the trap, but prevents them from...

A minnow trap is a cylindrical plastic or metal mesh trap used to catch minnows. It has a small opening on either side to allow minnows in to take your bait. However, once the minnows have entered...

Mud minnows are a variety of small fish that are often used by fishers for bait. They are usually found in the muddy areas of lakes or streams in North America. The easiest way to trap mud minnows...

Lobster fishing is popular year-round in various parts of the world. There are people who fish for lobster solely for recreational purposes, and there are others who do it as a profession, being...

Minnows are small freshwater fish that belong to the carp family. There are many species of minnows of differing sizes, breeding patterns and natural habitat. People typically catch minnows...

Though a nocturnal member of the family of fish, saltwater or marine eels feed on small fish and night-wandering invertebrates. Eels rely on their sense of smell to locate their food, which makes...

Crabmeat is a nutritious, low-calorie, high-protein food. It can be used in recipes like crab cakes and gumbo, or picked apart with mallets in a "crab feast." Crabmeat can also be expensive, so...

Whether they're eaten as crab cakes, in gumbo, or picked apart with mallets, crabs are a nutritious and enjoyable meal. Many people enjoy catching dinner, and crabbing is an inexpensive and fun...

Crayfish, also called crawfish, crawdads and mudbugs, are considered a delicacy. In the U.S., fishers catch them mainly in the South, with a large percentage coming from the Honey-Island Swamp and...

A horizontal tip-up trap for ice fishing is set up with a horizontal reel. Learn how to set up a horizontal tip-up trap for ice fishing for trout and salmon in this free ice fishing video.

Salmon fishing can be done using trotlines or trap lines. Learn how to set up a trotline when ice fishing for lake trout in this free fishing video.

Trout fishing can be done using trotlines or trap lines. Learn how to set up a trotline when ice fishing for lake trout in this free fishing video.

When you catch a fish while ice fishing, a flag rises to the surface. Learn more catching fish in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced nature guide.

Catching catfish is an honored tradition for many expert and recreational fishermen. But you don't need fancy traps to catch your own. For a simple catfish trap that you can make in about an hour,...

A crab pot works like any other crustacean pot, including lobster traps, prawn traps and some minnow traps. The crab pot uses a system of nets inside a large metal cage made of wire or flat metal...

Blue crabs have been consumed for centuries, and Native Americans were some of the first to harvest these animals as a food source. Many people enjoy eating crabs, and some enjoy harvesting them...

Ribbon leeches are commonly used fish bait that brown, rainbow and brook trout gobble up with relish. The ribbon leeches are not bloodsuckers but rather scavenge for dead animals and prey on...

Crab Traps are used to catch crabs in the sea. A baited trap is placed on the sea floor. The crab enters and is unable to leave. Eventually, the fisherman hauls up the trap and removes the crabs....

Progging for crabs may be one of the easiest forms of fishing for fresh seafood around. Unlike finned fish, crabs are not skittish or leery of the fishing tackle used to catch them. They do not...

You have decided to catch your own minnows. You may want them for fishing bait or you may want to add them to your aquarium. Unfortunately, you may not own a minnow net or you forgot to bring it...

Eel is a popular bait for crabbing because it holds together well and can be left in the water for long periods of time or used over and over. You can use eel for crab bait frozen or thawed; the...

Chicken necks make an ideal bait for recreational crabbers because they are readily available, usually considered scraps, produce a lot of crab, and according to some crabbers are not as likely to...

Turkey necks are an ideal crab bait because they're considered scrap, are readily available, and hold together very well when left in the water. Sea lions and seals are also less likely to steal...

You can build a crabbing trap for a relatively inexpensive price with products found at your local hardware store. The measurements indicated in the following steps are suggestions and you can...

Ice fishing trap lines, or tip ups, are typically used to catch big game fish when ice fishing. Learn more about tip ups and ice fishing from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

A great way to cut the costs of seafood and get outdoors for some exercise is to trap your own crabs or lobsters. You've got the trap, but know nothing about the kind of bait to use. Luckily,...

The goal when you use any fish trap is to catch fish. You want to make a fish trap that the fish can swim into but not out of. Part of the trick is the bait, but a big part of the success of any...

You can go to the bait store and buy minnows, but you can also find them free right there where you fish. You can easily make a minnow trap with limited supplies. Just carry it with you when you...

Prized for their beautiful shells and a mainstay of many seafood diets, conch are in high demand. Here are some tips on how to nab one of your own. If pressed for time, you can always buy a shell...

Our ancestors made and used all kinds of baskets for many purposes, including fishing. You can make a basket trap to use for fishing. Some people like to use a basket strictly for catching bait to...

Sunny days, dirty knees, muddy faces and fun, that's what crayfish or crawdad fishing, is all about. No matter what method you use, crawdad fishing is easy and fun for the whole family. Here is...

Crabs are a delicious crustacean that live in the ocean. They can be eaten boiled, fried, stuffed in a casserole, in butter or even in sushi! However they can be a bit pricey at the market. But if...

Buy a crab trap if you have easy access to a Gulf Coast bay or canal and like to fish. Even if you don't fish you can catch mullet with a throw net to bait the trap. If you use chicken, beef, pork...

There are 18 to 20 different species of bait fish used along the Gulf Coast. Each of these have many common names depending on where you are fishing. Stick to those that are the easiest to catch...