Sleeping fish remain stationary but upright; they do not turn sideways or upside down. A fish that is leaning, is upside down, or lying on the bottom isn’t sleeping but is likely sick. Why would a fish be upside down? … Continue reading →

Air has an extremely low refraction index, making it impossible to see. Neither us nor fish can see the air in the environment. Can fish see air like humans see water? Fish cannot see the water. Just as humans cannot … Continue reading →

The best temperature range to catch crappie is between 55 and 60 degrees. These temperatures can be found be pre-spawn as well as the beginning of the spawning period which offer great crappie fishing action. Crappie may be found shallow … Continue reading →

Just like people, they have both rods and cones in their eyes, so they are able to see contrasting whites and blacks in low light, but also recognize color when enough light is available. What color does crappie see best? … Continue reading →

What should go inside my fishing tackle box for shore fishing Packet of swivels. Some packets of feathers. An assortment of hooks. 2 or more floats (plus weights for them) 2 or 3 different sets of hooks. 6 or more … Continue reading →

How do you pull a big fish? Tips for Reeling in Big Fish Keep the Line Tight, but not too Tight. It is essential that you keep a firm tension on the line at all times. Let the Fish Run. … Continue reading →

Pontoon has a lot of space to spare. It may sound so good but it’s the reason why anchoring is a challenge. Buoyancy makes it more unstable especially in rough waters. When the pontoon moves excessively, anchoring won’t be set … Continue reading →

Bristleworms primarily are scavengers and consume uneaten food, detritus, and carrion in a saltwater aquarium. Some people believe that a bristleworm in their tank has killed a fish when they find the bristleworm chowing down on a carcass. How do … Continue reading →

High spring tide is the best tide for surf fishing, not only because it produces the highest levels of water, but also because the water takes longer to rise or fall and as a result generates more water movement. Consequently, … Continue reading →

These little neon beauties with their vertical blue and orange stripes look more designed for an aquarium than the dinner plate. But make no mistake — they are a good eating fish. Striped sea perch are mostly caught inside the … Continue reading →

There is no evidence that turbines damage the hearing of fish, even at low distances of a few metres. The avoidance distance is about 4m, but only at high wind speeds of 13 m/s. Are wind turbines good for fish? … Continue reading →

The 6:1 gear ratio helps you pull in line quickly which is needed when fishing the Carolina Rig on such a long rod with an 18″ to 30″ leader, especially if that bass makes a run towards your boat! Egg … Continue reading →

Hodgman. Origin. The first manufactured waders were made as early as the 1850s by a company called Hodgman. When rubber became popular around 1912, they started making the waders out of this particularly waterproof and durable material. Why are waders … Continue reading →

There are no toxic components in Fishbites. Just make sure your dog drinks plenty of water and let them outside often. Can my dog get sick from eating a dead fish? If he had the fish over 1-1.5hrs ago, making … Continue reading →

Is it good to fish in a rip current? The inshore trough is best place to find fish Besides troughs formed by waves, strong rip currents also move tons of sand and provide structure for fish. Rid tides are formed … Continue reading →