The majority of game fish are carnivores or omnivores, with a diet that consists primarily of insects, baitfish, and other critters that are commonly found near the water. Some fish are herbivores and only eat plants, but they’re generally not as popular among anglers. It’s no su...
Lakes are a great place to fish for trout because they contain a variety of habitats and food sources that allows these fish to thrive. Trout can be found in dramatically different parts of the lake from the shallow ledges in the spring and fall, to the deep cool holes in the summer. With clear slow...
Many fish that live in rivers are carnivorous with a diet primarily consisting of smaller fish, worms, and crustaceans. There are some river fish that only eat plants but they are not nearly as popular among anglers. The diet of all freshwater fish can vary greatly depending on the species, environm...
If you want to catch bass, rivers are a great place to start. Rivers provide plenty of food for the voracious predators. Bass love to feast on smaller fish, so the abundance of baitfish in rivers makes them a prime spot for fishing. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are all common river fish,...
Fishing in rivers can be incredibly fun and rewarding if you know how to do it right. Rivers present a unique set of challenges but with these five effective tips and techniques, you'll be more successful the next time you hit the water. So get ready to have some fun out on the water.
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Fishing for trout can be very rewarding when the bite is good but knowing the basics goes a long way. The best methods for catching trout in a river include using the right, lures, locations, and techniques. Rivers are one of the best places to catch trout, as they te...
Captain Billy Sandifer, long time PINS guide and Gulf fishing legend, once told me there are two types of anglers: those who just started and those somewhere on the spectrum of facing their fishing addiction.
We revisited this conversa...
Tuna are a highly desirable family of offshore fish species that put up a stout fight and taste incredible. In the United States, bluefin, yellowfin, and blackfin tuna are the three species that are caught most frequently and have the biggest range. Many tuna have a sim...
My initial introduction to fishing came from my grandfather, who was an experienced angler. We fished for largemouth bass and sunfish from a set of concrete stairs on the bank of a pond on the family ranch. After a few trips of worms and bobbers, I slowly progressed to throwing s...
There are people who sneak off alone, in pairs, or even small groups, to spend time in isolated places usually in complete silence. This might sound insane, but this distilled perspective of spending time outdoors helps to explain its benefits. Truthfully, an outdoo...
Catching bigger fish usually means using heavier and stronger tackle, but using the drag allows anglers to fine tune their approach to battling fish. With the drag set properly, the reel will exhaust the fish quickly and efficiently. The flex of a rod and gears in a ree...
Many game fish have a similar body shape and bone structure, which has led the fish cleaning process to become fairly standard. While some fish may have a few quirks or differences, the steps are largely the same for everything from black crappie to red snapper. Here’s how...
Bonefish can be found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, but the best place to hook one is in the Keys. The Florida Keys are known for being an anglers paradise, with bonefish accounting for a majority of the trips that are run. Even though...
Brown trout can live in a wide variety of lakes and rivers which allows them to overlap with the more picky brook trout. Since these similarly sized fish with speckled bodies overlap in several areas, anglers have a hard time telling them apart from time to time. Knowing...
The popularity of rainbow trout and widespread stocking efforts across the United States, create lakes, rivers, and streams where they overlap with cutthroat trout. These fish can look fairly similar which makes them difficult to tell apart. To make matter...
Amberjack are a species of predatory fish in the family Carangidae and genus Seriola which contains nine species. Called reef donkeys for their strength and stubbornness, amberjacks are an exhilarating fish to catch. Here is a comparison of the greater...
Striped bass, or rockfish as they are sometimes called, are one of the most popular game fish in the United States. These bass can grow huge and challenge anglers, making them fun to catch. Properly prepared filets of striped bass are light, flaky, and delicious white meat which...
Perhaps most famous of all the claims surrounding America’s celebrated false albacore fisheries stands a remark made by Dale Spartas during the early aughts off Palm Beach, Florida, when he hooked one of those tunas for the first time. As backing disap...
Taking a fishing trip with your coworkers can be a blast and bring everyone closer together. If you work with people who love to fish or just enjoy being on the water, booking a fishing trip for your corporate group is sure to be a good time. If you want to get the most out of a trip with a mixed gr...
Planning a fishing trip can get complicated, especially when accounting for kids. Picking a trip that’s fun for kids is tricky because age and capability vary, but largely determine what caliber of fishing they can handle. Also, it's hard to know if your kid...
When one of your buddies decides to get married, finding the right spot to take a bachelor party fishing trip can be tough. While your average group of guys can have a good time together doing almost anything, choosing a spot that combines top notch saltwat...
Spring is one of the most popular and exciting times to go fishing in Texas waters. Warming coastal waters bring in huge trout while the bite in the lakes is firing on all cylinders. With calm water conditions and warmer weather, spring is one of the most popular times to...
Summer is one of the most exciting times to wet a line in Texas waters with a variety of species crushing bait across the state. The warm coastal waters bring in bucket list species while the morning bite in the lakes is firing on all cylinders. With calm water conditions...
Fishing for sharks is an exhilarating experience because these apex predators are as tough as they look. Sharks are some of the oldest animals on earth, and their ability to survive makes them difficult to catch. These toothy fish grow huge and provide mem...
