2) Heat Check! Crappie begins spawning once water temperatures reach above 60 degrees. Usually, this happens right after smallmouth bass and just before the largemouth bass spawning period. What is the best temperature to catch crappie? The best water temperature … Continue reading →

The old adage that fish bite best before a storm and the rhyme about wind direction affecting a fish’s feeding habits gain some credence when applied to barometric pressure readings. Since wind and storms usually indicate changes in barometric pressure, … Continue reading →

Juvenile whiting, croakers, silver perch and red and black drum fish are among the varieties that are biting this time of year. Shrimp, crab, and squid remain popular bait choices, along with synthetic baits. The best times to fish remain … Continue reading →

Paddle Wide and Avoid Other Surfers’ Lines. As you paddle out to go catch some waves, you must do your best to not get in other surfers way as they are riding waves. Don’t paddle right in the impact zone. … Continue reading →

Saltwater Shore Fishing Tips Double check your fishing license. Do you tend to wait until the last minute to renew your fishing license or sometimes forget altogether? Look for birds, find baitfish. Fish troughs and deep pockets. Check the tides. … Continue reading →

Holding an 8000 reel for several hours can be so tiring for your arms, wrists, and shoulders. Yes, the difference in weight may not be so obvious in the fishing shop, but once on the beach, you’ll get tired faster … Continue reading →

As a beginner, you should start by practising on small white water waves (1-2 feet high) and only move on to catching the bigger waves when you feel ready. Not only is this important for your safety, but it will … Continue reading →

The Carolina rig is a plastic bait rig similar to the Texas rig, but with the weight fixed above the hook, instead of sliding down to it. The Carolina rig is suitable for beginning fishers. This specific rig is designed … Continue reading →

HOW TO FISH THE TIDES INSHORE. Tides have a large impact on fish feeding activity in saltwater inshore bay and estuary areas. Fish will generally move towards shallow flats or shorelines to feed on a rising or incoming tide. As … Continue reading →

Red snapper are generally found at 30 to 620 feet deep in the Gulf of Mexico and along the eastern coasts of North America, Central America, and northern South America. They are rare north of the Carolinas. Where are snapper … Continue reading →

To fish in private waters you must buy: a rod licence and. a permit or day ticket. Do you need fishing license on private property UK? Of course, if you are intending on fishing on private land, such as a … Continue reading →

Common to fishing boats of all types, they have become affectionately known as ‘Bayou Reeboks’. The purpose of being white is they don’t leave dark scuff marks on the white painted interior of the boat. Why do fishermen wear white … Continue reading →

Yes, they can. The good news is that not all snakes have fangs strong enough to go through rubber boots. When snakes strike and the fangs sink into their target, they don’t necessarily know whether they’ve broken skin or pierced … Continue reading →

What to do if you get caught in a rip? If you’re caught in a rip current, stay calm, conserve your energy and consider these options: Stay calm. Seek help. Raise your arm and call out. You may be rescued. … Continue reading →

Snapper, redfish, and any number of fish love shrimp. Lots of different species of fish eat shellfish like clams, mussels, or crabs. Anglers like the versatility of shellfish as bait when trying to catch a fish. Clams can be slippery … Continue reading →