Learning how to attract fish is quite a fascinating pursuit on more than one level. Firstly, I think it appeals to one of our most basic instincts, namely to go out and procure something to eat. That urge must be so hard-wired into our DNA that even trying to deny it would prove to be …
What exactly are the best fishing movies of all time? If you are an angler or a fishing enthusiast of any sort, you probably love getting as many trips to the waterside as you can. Sometimes, though, actually doing it is not humanly possible— family birthdays, high school reunions, and job obligations are a thing …
In the crazy, distracting, and hectic world of today, there is an endless supply of sources of stress. If you can find the time, then searching out the most beautiful places to fish in the USA can go along way to limiting the stress. Fishing promotes emotional well-being and provides an excellent way to spend …
Before we start to examine this interesting phenomenon, we first have to make a distinction between schooling fish and shoaling fish. When fish are shoaling, they can be observed congregating in large numbers, but without a (seemingly) clear pattern or goal. A shoal can consist of a number of different species as well as different …
Fancy a beach vacation? Sitting on the sand, dipping your toes in the pristine waters of an undefiled beach that resembles something from tropical prehistory. Sipping a light cocktail while on the water, waiting for the little fish to bite. That’s what the ocean is, after all, right? Wrong! What we see near the coast— …
Whether you are an angler or not, I am pretty sure that quite a few people regularly observe fish jumping out of the water, be it at the beach or next to a lake or river. Some of these observers, being curious by nature, may also briefly ponder why do fish jump out of the …
Firstly, carp are cold-blooded creatures which means their body temperature is the same as their environment. Knowing this gives us a good clue as to what do carp eat. Warmer temperatures speed up metabolism and colder temperatures slow down metabolism (and digestion). That means they will feed more actively when the water temperature is high. …
Nearly every fisherman and fisherwoman have a favorite time to go fishing. While some prefer early morning or late evening excursions when the sky’s colors are prettiest, others prefer mid-day ventures when the waves are at their bluest. Whatever the time, there is, at the very least, one time and place that unites all people …
As any experienced angler will know, you never stop learning. The more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know. There are many tips and tricks you pick up when surf fishing involving weather, bait, technique, and today’s subject timing of the tides. The key to your success surf fishing is in …
Salmon fishing has always been especially popular with fishermen all over the world. These beautiful fish spend most of their time feeding in the ocean and when the time comes, return to the river they were born in to breed. This is when fishermen have their chance as hundreds of salmon start coming upriver and …
