Fish do not yawn, at least not the way we do. They do open their mouths sometimes, but that is typically to attract mates or deter aggressors. They do not breath in the same way we do, since they do … Continue reading →

A lot of bettas want to fight but it’s cruel to put two bettas together, with no chance of escape, one of them is going to lose badly. By using a mirror you’re going to make sure no other fish … Continue reading →

Fish need darkness at night. Leaving the lights on all the time will stress the fish. It will probably also give you excessive algae growth. What happens if you leave a fish in the dark? If you keep your fish … Continue reading →

To help you better know how to set the hook, look for common signs a fish is biting such us: your bobber is pulled completely underwater, you feel a true tug on your fishing line or your fishing line starts … Continue reading →

What are the rules for Chinese poker? Each player’s back hand must rank higher than their middle and front hands, their middle hand must rank higher than the front hand but lower than the back hand, and the front hand … Continue reading →

As garfish live and feed in mid-water they are a species that is often targeted by anglers using float fishing methods. A surprisingly high number of species can be caught by float fishing such as mackerel, garfish, pollock, coalfish, wrasse, … Continue reading →

Five cards are dealt from a standard 52-card deck (54 Counting Jokers) to each player, or seven cards if there are only two players. The remaining cards are shared between the players, usually spread out in a disorderly pile referred … Continue reading →

Pole Fishing is now the most popular method of fishing ponds, lakes, canals and rivers. Loved by match fishermen, pole fishing is the most precise and sensitive way to “bag up”. Bait can be presented in tight spots that are … Continue reading →

How do you remove old epoxy from a fishing pole? Use a heat gun on low setting to soften the epoxy. It should feel sorta gummy under fingernail pressure. Once you get the old guide removed, use the edge of … Continue reading →

Can you float fish for carp? Float fishing is one of the most simplistic yet enjoyable ways to catch carp, however, for many modern anglers, float fishing for carp has fallen out of fashion especially as it is considered a … Continue reading →

Treble. “Treble” meaning consisting of 3 hooks (parts), aka. 3 bends and points to it. These 3 hooks provide excellent bite coverage for fishing artificial lures like crankbaits, spinners, topwater, and even for attaching baits (e.g. trolling for Salmon, Trout, … Continue reading →

How do you store crappie jigs? Crappie jigs can be stored in the plastic bags that they come in, or in plastic tackle trays like those made by Plano and Flambeau. I prefer to store my baits in 3600 or … Continue reading →

What is a fishing rod blank? The blank is a pole, typically graphite, that forms the core of the rod. Rod blanks are purchased from any one of a number of suppliers. Selection of the appropriate rod blank consists of … Continue reading →

Level 1. The maximum level for the Mending enchantment is Level 1. This means that you can only enchant an item with up to Mending I, and nothing higher for this enchantment. Background. Enchantment Name Mending Max Level Level 1 … Continue reading →

A match fishing rod is designed primarily for float fishing. Whilst it is possible to land big fish the aim when match fishing is ‘little and often’. By having a quick action, the angler is able to reach significant distances … Continue reading →