Fishing

Nothing is quite like being out on the water fishing. Or maybe you like to fish from land? No matter where you fish, in this category we’ll give you tips and answer commonly asked questions about fishing.

What is the best bait for striped bass?

What is the best bait for striped bass? Bunker and Herring as Striped Bass Baits Bunker (also known pogies or alewives or, properly as menhaden) are probably the number-one most common bait used for stripers, and herring aren’t far behind. We’re lumping these two types of fish together because they’re extremely similar and usually are equally effective.

Do you fish streamers up or down stream?

Do you fish streamers up or down stream? I prefer to throw streamers upstream and strip them back downstream. This presentation can be utilized on big or small water and tends to be more effective when fish are more active, elevated, or in shallower, faster water, in the late spring, throughout summer and into early fall.

What is the best bait for snook?

What is the best bait for snook? The best baits for snook fishing are shrimp, finger mullet and pin fish for any water depths. The best lures for snook are 3 inch and 5 inch white paddle tails with an 1/8 ounce jig head in shallow water and a 1 1/2 ounce flair hawk jig for deeper water fishing scenarios.

How do you fish smallmouth in a river?

How do you fish smallmouth in a river? Jerkbaits, spinner baits and buzz baits can all be used for smallmouth fishing. The lightest weight plastics like a Texas Rig or jig head need just enough weight to make bottom contact and then walk it down the shoal. You can use a variety of baits to catch smallmouth in small rivers; it’s all about the presentation.

How do you know if a fish is asleep?

How do you know if a fish is asleep? It’s pretty easy to tell when fish are sleeping: they lie motionless, often at the bottom or near the surface of the water. They are slow to respond to things going on around them, or may not respond at all (see some sleeping catfish here). If you watch their gills, you’ll notice they’re breathing very slowly.

What is the best bait for shark fishing?

What is the best bait for shark fishing? Mackerel — Another pungent and oily fish, the mackerel makes an ideal shark bait. Most species of mackerel are available year-round and have an open season. Mullet — is excellent shark bait.