Why are tiger nuts banned on some carp waters when they are sold everywhere as fishing bait? The simple answer is that tiger nuts are not universally banned. They are a perfectly legitimate carp bait on many waters, while individual fisheries and angling clubs prohibit them completely or place restrictions on how they can be…
Choosing between a chatterbait vs spinnerbait can be confusing because the two lures occupy much of the same territory. Both are moving reaction baits, both use metal blades to create attraction, both can cover water quickly, and both can catch predatory fish in surprisingly similar conditions. But they do not behave the same underwater. A…
Do fish hooks dissolve when they are left inside a fish? Not exactly. Fish hooks are made to survive water, abrasion and the pressure of fighting fish, so the idea that a hook simply “dissolves” can be misleading. Some fish also get rid of retained hooks before the metal has completely corroded. Others can carry…
A baitcaster can be an excellent reel for catfishing, especially when heavy rigs, strong line and larger fish are involved. Here is how to choose, set up and fish one properly.
Choosing between a flat bottom vs V hull boat is really a choice between two different sets of strengths. A flat-bottom boat is normally at its best where the water is shallow and relatively calm, while a V-hull becomes increasingly valuable as waves, wind and boat wakes become part of the equation. For anglers, that…
Good fishing tips for catfish should help you make a few decisions before the bait ever enters the water: which catfish you are targeting, where that fish is likely to be, what it is likely to eat, and how to present the bait effectively. That matters because channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish do…
Catfishing with stink bait is one of the simplest ways to target channel catfish, but the bait only works well if it actually stays on the rig long enough to release scent into the water. The biggest difference between a frustrating session and an effective one is often not the brand of bait—it is matching…
If you have ever been told to stop talking because the fish will hear you, the warning sounds reasonable. Fish can hear, sound travels extremely well underwater, and many species are sensitive to vibration. But can fish hear human voices when those voices originate above the surface? The answer is more nuanced than a simple…
A fish finder can be mounted almost anywhere there is enough room for the display, but that does not mean every location will work well on the water. The best fish finder mounting ideas keep the screen easy to see and reach, hold it steady in rough conditions, leave controls and fishing space unobstructed, and…
Night carp fishing can turn a quiet evening into the most productive part of a carp session, but darkness also makes simple mistakes much harder to fix. Casting, baiting, landing fish, finding equipment, and even walking around the swim become more difficult once you can no longer see clearly. The solution is not a special…