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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Hawaiian, any of the aboriginal people of Hawaii, descendants of Polynesians who migrated to Hawaii in two waves: the first from the Marquesas Islands, probably about ad 400; the second from Tahiti in the 9th or 10th century. How did … Continue reading →

In a kayak, the paddler is seated and uses a double-bladed paddle pulling the blade through the water on alternate sides to move forward. In a canoe, the paddler kneels and uses a single-bladed paddle to propel the boat forward. … Continue reading →

Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti. In fact, once … Continue reading →