Recreation

Herring has been a staple in many countries for centuries, often eaten by poor fishermen when no other catch was available. Small and bony, the herring has found a niche in recent years as popular...

Tube baits are hollow, soft-plastic lures, often with squidlike tentacles dangling from the end. The lures are popular for saltwater applications, especially deep-sea trolling, and come in a...

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...

When a school of striped bass are feeding, the fishing is fast,paced excitement. Striped bass, or stripers, are therefore a popular target of sports anglers. They are found across a wide area of...

Baiting or chumming a catfish hole is the well-known practice among catfish fishermen. It entails using loose bait to attract catfish to the area where you plan to fish. You can choose from a...

Bait fish tanks allow you to keep bait fish alive during long fishing trips. Homemade bait fish tanks are easy to construct and can save you the hundreds of dollars that large, store-bought bait...

The bony shad found in brackish waters makes an excellent live bait for many species of fish, including smallmouth bass. Building a bait tank for shad is a fun and inexpensive project to occupy...

Crappie are a species of freshwater panfish commonly found in lakes across North America. The crappie is prized both for the dinner table and the scrappy fight it can put up on light tackle....

You will learn how to make a trotline and what bait to use.

Native to Europe and Asia, the carp is a freshwater fish now commonly found in many waters of North America. Often considered a nuisance fish by game anglers, the carp is gathering interest as a...

Glow sticks, which can be purchased cheaply, provide the ideal illumination for night fishing. A quick bend and snap is all it takes to light a glow stick, and rigging on the fishing line takes...

Bass fishing can cause you to lose a lot of lures if done incorrectly. Most fish will be close to cover such as logs, seaweed, fallen branches and rocks. Many bass fishing bait and lures will get...

Crank baits are typically constructed of hard plastic or wood and are designed to imitate fish found naturally in a particular area. These baits will feature the shape and coloring of such bait...

Surf leaders for fishing are made from wire or monofilament line, typically with four loops for attaching the main line, two hooks and sinker weight at the bottom. Rigged correctly, a surf leader...

Night crawlers are the old standby in fishing bait. More fish have been caught using them than any other live bait, but they have to be hooked correctly in order to maximize fishing success. When...

Lane snapper are one of the smallest fish in the snapper family, with the average size being about 1 lb. The lane snapper is silvery-pink to red in color and has a black spot on its side, just...

Stink bait is one of the few things in life that truly lives up to its name. The two words deliver a precise description of a food lure for catching fish with an indiscriminate appetite. For the...

One of an angler's best bait options is a smaller fish that a bigger fish will attack and try to eat. These types of bait fish have proven to be excellent enticement for many species of game fish,...

The Bass Assassin company produces a variety of soft plastic fishing lures that primarily are used by bass fishermen, although some of its lures also can be used for other species. The three...

Flathead catfish will attack a sunfish bluegill that appears injured or is moving erratically, which is often the same thing. Unlike channel catfish and other cousins that prefer foul-smelling...

Crank baits are versatile lures used for all species of game fish found in all waters. When tying a crank bait to a fishing line, it is important to have a knot that is strong enough not to come...

Bait casting rods are designed for use with an open-face bait casting reel when fishing live bait, poppers, plugs and lures that require casting accuracy to be effective in the water. The reel...

Trout eggs will catch a variety of trout species, but are most often used to catch steelhead trout. Anglers catch trout on eggs any time of year, but spring and fall are the best times to use eggs...

Caught and killed rattlesnakes can make an effective bait for freshwater game fish, especially largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and sturgeon. Rattlesnake meat is tough and rubbery, making...

Live bait angling produces the largest catches in size and number whether you are fishing in fresh or salt water. Using prey fish, such as anchovy or herring, taps into the normal feeding patterns...

During a camping trip or just for fun, you might want to go fishing. Fishing is a good activity if you are camping by a river or a lake, where you can catch your fish and grill it up for dinner! ...

Raccoons are a wildlife pest that get into household garbage and destroy garden plants. Despite their amusing, bandit-like appearance, which some people might even consider cute, raccoons are also...

Saltwater fishing is a great way for an angler to enjoy the toughest challenges of the sport. Whether casting from the surf, dropping a line off a pier or wrestling brutes in the deep, plucking...

Live bait--such as leeches, nightcrawlers and minnows--is among the most popular options of anglers who fish for walleyes, and the Lindy fishing rig is a classic way walleye anglers present such...

Surf fishing with lures is a great way to enjoy angling with minimal expense. A surf-casting rod and reel, an assortment of lures and a fishing license, if required, are the only items needed for...

Jig heads are fishing hooks which have a molded piece of lead attached just below the eye of the hook. The lead head may be round, oval, or even flat, but regardless of shape, the main purpose is...

Mini jigs are small-sized hooks which have a round piece of lead attached just below the eye of the hook. The jig is designed to be fished by bouncing along the bottom of a stream, thus imitating...

There are some fish that just love to see a maimed or injured fish swimming on the surface - it is an easy grab! Well this only works when you are elevated at least 14 ft above water ie. a tall...

Fishing line weight needs to be matched to your rod and reel. Depending on the type of fishing you are doing, lures and bait you are using, and line type you choose, you may want a heavier or...

You can make your own fish bait at home with typical ingredients from the kitchen. Fish will love the break from the traditional worm and the cost is very little. Next time you get your line...

The active pursuit and capture of a monster catfish is the dream of many an angler. However, there is more to catching this whiskered bottom dweller than is immediately apparent. The elusive and...

Mullet is a species of small saltwater fish commonly used for bait in surf fishing, from a pier and for trolling behind a boat. Hooking mullet for flounder fishing requires a rig and sinker weight...

The bobber rig is probably the first live bait rig that the angler is introduced to; "When the bobber goes down, a fish is eating your bait!" The rig has another purpose for the more experienced...

The Atlantic Croaker (aka "croaker") and the Spot (aka "Norfolk Spot") are Atlantic coastal fish whose habitat extends from Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. Atlantic croaker fish grow to around 18 to...

Flathead catfish are one of the largest catfish species in North America and they can grow to enormous sizes. Catfishing for flathead catfish is exciting and a lot of fun. Flathead catfish are...

Ice fishing can be challenging due to frigid weather conditions and difficult angling technique, which involves drilling a hole in ice on a lake. Fortunately, bluegill--a species of panfish--is...

Bass Magic swimbaits are easy to rig and can be fished without snagging in areas where bass look for prey -- deep or shallow, through weeds, along rocky or sandy bottoms or through open water....

Seining is a great technique for catching your own bait fish, rather than buying expensive live bait at a tackle shop on the way to the fishing hole. Seining is similar, though on a much smaller...

Bait-casting reels are popular for their accuracy in dropping a baited rig or artificial lure precisely where the angler wants them to hit the water. The open-faced reels mount on top of a rod and...

Bait buckets hold live bait like minnows and other small fish. The most important part of a bait bucket is keeping the bait alive, which means keeping the water fresh inside the bait bucket. It's...

The pursuit of the Canadian walleye has become one of the most popular recreational activities in both the United States and Canada alike. Many anglers crave the flavorful meat fillets the walleye...

The spinning rod and reel is a widely used type of reel that anglers employ to catch fish such as crappie, trout, bass, pickerel and bluegill. The spinning rod and reel works under a simple...

Tying your own nightcrawler harnesses will save you money and allow you to effectively modify your lures and tackle on the go for the best odds at landing the big one. Nightcrawler harnesses with...

Fishing for any species is a challenging yet rewarding experience, but walleye and sauger have become two of the most coveted fish in the U.S. Their fillets are among the most appealing, and many...

Striped bass will attack herring shad with breathtaking recklessness. Once hooked, stripers continue to put on a show by leaping form the water and tail-dancing on the surface. Keeping the shad,...