How to fish for a crappie from the bank in summer When it comes to crappie fishing in summer a lot of anglers argue that it is easy to fish for a crappie from the bank – especially if you use a jig instead of live bait. Jigs are artificial bait that deliberately look like…
Crappie fish absolutely love a good jig…no, not the whimsical dance sort of jig (although maybe), I’m talking of course about fishing jigs. For the uninitiated, a jig is essentially just a hook weighted at the head to provide more of a vertical motion in the water as opposed to the horizontal travel of spinnerbaits….
It’s probably no surprise to you that ice fishing is one of the most dangerous forms of fishing, maybe even one of the most dangerous hobbies, anyone can undertake. The combination of harsh conditions, treacherous terrain, and the fact you’re teetering over hundreds of feet of freezing water mean that safety is the most important…
What is the best round baitcasting reel? The best round baitcasting reel has to be Abu Garcia Ambassadeur S Round Baitcasting reel. It’s listed as a best seller and Amazon’s Choice online, and it’s no wonder why! It is lightweight and features a multi-disc drag system that’s fairly easy to use. You can purchase left…
If you’re new to crappie fishing, you’ll know how tough it is to choose the right jig colors. Below, we’ll take you through the 3 best colors whatever the water conditions and whenever you’re fishing, as well as give you a few more tips and tricks for crappie fishing. You may notice that a lot…
Most people think about night fishing when they consider fishing for catfish. However, it can be just as satisfying if you are fishing for trout too. Some of the best hours of the way to catch a trout is an hour before sunrise, and an hour after sunset, the change in the light can really…
Crappie can be a great catch, although they are also a bit tricky, they move a lot through the winter months and keeping up with their movement patterns can be just as tricky as it is to catch them. Staying mobile and using a flasher are the keys to finding these in the winter months…
Getting a bird’s nest in your baitcaster is probably one of the most annoying things to happen when you are out fishing. This happens to beginners and experienced fishers alike. That being said, it does happen to inexperienced fishers more often, purely for the fact that it can be hard to know the tips and…
If you’ve decided to go for a baitcaster reel over a regular spinning reel, we commend you on your decision. First off, you get better line control for more accurate casts. But that’s not all, you are also able to gently drop the lure into the water, so that the action doesn’t spook any of…
Night fishing can be either a peaceful hobby with rich rewards, or a blundering evening of stress. With the lights gone, you need to use other methods to catch those pesky nocturnal fish. Otherwise, you might spend several dark hours dangling your line into empty waters. To make sure you have the most successful evening…
