There is a question I see quite a lot when it comes to freshwater fishing in America. Are carp invasive? Is the common carp an invasive species that we should kill at every opportunity? As odd as it may sound, the common carp is only really invasive in the United States of America. It seems … Read more
When you look at them compared to other fish, every species of gar is intimidating and somewhat mysterious. The alligator gar doesn’t shy away from a good fight. It is no surprise that many would decide to target the fish for recreation. Built with incredibly thick rows of teeth that resemble razor wire mixed with … Read more
If you are a mom or dad that is trying their hardest as a parent to get your child off of the gaming console and playing outside, one of the best ways you can do this is to take them fishing. Teaching children outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking can be … Read more
If you wanted to know the hardest species of fish to catch in North America, many would probably say the muskellunge. Regardless if you call them muskie like in Wisconsin or musky from out of state, it depends on your location and both are correct. Learning how to catch muskellunge is a task right out … Read more
The most basic of all fishing related stories begin with one simple concept. Fish location. Knowing how to find the fish is the ultimate determining factor that will decide if you catch them or not. While many would choose to have a debate about it, you cannot ever catch anything if you do not go … Read more
Flathead fishing is not the easiest thing in the world. When you ask others how to catch a Flathead Catfish, they either catch them all the time, none at all, or will pull one up by accident. In the meantime, one must understand that these potential giants are nothing short of a blast to reel … Read more
The Texas rig is one of the most effective ways to rig any soft plastic. When done properly, it lets you throw soft plastic bodies into thick vegetation without hanging up. For anybody who is not yet aware, many huge catches often lurk just beneath the thick stuff. This is, “the best place” to fish. … Read more
Few things are more fun than being on Lake Erie. Lake Erie is home to some of the best Walleye fishing anywhere on Earth. All of the Great Lakes are generally stacked with great catches. Erie is different because it is the shallowest of the Great Lakes. Because it is so shallow, it is also … Read more
Anglers all over the globe tend to have one question that is common to the carp as a species. What do you use on your hook? To be quite frank, there is no genuinely easy answer. Most of us have heard about a friend of a friend who has caught fish his entire life on … Read more
Whenever the average person thinks of a carp, the image that usually comes to mind first is the common variety. These are species of fish that are not commonly fished for or targeted by anglers in much of the United States. They also have an abundant population in areas such as New Zealand, Australia, and … Read more