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Fish to Look Out for This Fall

Fish to Look Out for This Fall

A lot of fishermen put away their boats and gear when the summer ends. This is a huge mistake because the fall season offers some of the best fishing of the year. The cooler temperatures make your long trips a lot more enjoyable when compared to the hot days during the summer. Just be prepared to change a few of your fishing techniques as the weather gets cooler.

The Best Smartphone Apps for Fishing

The Best Smartphone Apps for Fishing

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. Sitting on the peaceful water early in the morning is the perfect way to unwind. While fishing is always guaranteed to be a good time, catching fish is far more enjoyable. Luckily, you can increase your chances of filling the boat with the use of technology.

4 Tips for Fishing From a Pier

4 Tips for Fishing From a Pier

While you may be accustomed to fishing from a boat, you may be surprised to learn how good the fishing can be right from your local pier. Small fish are forced to come close to the shore when the weather heats up.

The Best Locations to Fish on the Chesapeake Bay

The Best Locations to Fish on the Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay is an angler’s dream location. The bay and her tributaries form upper, middle, and lower areas encompass 4,479 square miles of water and border Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. All of the bay from the shore to the heart of the waterway welcomes fishing enthusiasts.

Great Catches for Summer Fishing

Great Catches for Summer Fishing

With the onset of summer, many people plan vacations that include areas for good fishing. Those fishing in summer realize that warmer weather causes fish to move to areas where the water temperature is comfortable. Many fish also swim a little slower in the hot weather, although carp often move around more.

4 Tips for Small Stream Fly Fishing

4 Tips for Small Stream Fly Fishing

As links courses are to golf, small stream fly fishing represents the most challenging part of a quality fishing experience. Small streams are where fishing aficionados go to test their skills; if you want to get the most out of your small stream fly fishing experience, try using a few of these tips.

4 Tips for Stocking a Pond

4 Tips for Stocking a Pond

Success in aquaculture, or aquafarming, involves stocking the right fish in the right order to ensure balanced populations and good fishing. Stocking a pond brings about not just enjoyable fishing; maintaining fish also controls the growth of weeds and algae, as well as helping to keep worms and leeches and some insects under control

The Best Beaches for Surf Fishing

The Best Beaches for Surf Fishing

Fishing in the ocean does not necessarily require chartering a deep-sea vessel, crew, and expensive gear. Consider casting a line or two from the shoreline into the surf. While anglers may not snag a catch weighing hundreds of pounds, the variety of fish available wrangled from the sidelines are in abundance along the eastern, western and southern coastlines.

4 Tips for Night Fishing

4 Tips for Night Fishing

While fishing during the day is a bit easier, nocturnal angling brings its charms and can even increase your chances of success. Lots of species are more active after sunset. To give yourself your best shot at catching them, you’ll have to target them when they’re most likely to be feeding.