What fish are biting at Lake Greenwood? Fishermen target Lake Greenwood’s healthy populations of largemouth and now spotted bass, black and white crappie, bream and catfish, and channel and flathead catfish. DNR also stocks striped bass in the lake, although not in the quantities which they put into Lake Murray, Clarks Hill and other major…
What fish are biting at Kure Beach? The three main species that we target throughout the year, reds, black drum, and speckled trout, are usually chewing at their best and we can find big numbers of these fish on a weekly basis. Are the fish biting at Carolina Beach? Carolina Beach fish are biting, Flounder…
A heavy action allows an angler to drive a hook into a fish’s mouth. Heavy or fast actions better suit baits with single hooks, including a spinnerbait, jig, or Texas rig soft plastics where a strong hook set is required. What do you use a heavy action rod for? Heavy action rods are the default…
Can you fish in the winter in Arizona? “Winter months in our state make Arizona a whole new destination for anglers.” This portion of the lower Colorado River in Bullhead City offers some of the best rainbow trout fishing in Arizona, as well as a chance to catch some hearty striped bass. Is there a…
Almost any equipment or gear used for fishing can be called fishing tackle. Some examples are hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, rods, reels, baits, lures, spears, nets, gaffs, traps, waders and tackle boxes. What else can you use for fishing bait? Try using these various baits and pairing with a small sinker and a small bobber!Check…
Is a 5’6 rod too short? A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts. When pinpoint accuracy is less critical, a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go. What is a 5 foot fishing rod used for? If you really want to go…
Can you fish without a license in Tennessee? Anyone (resident or non-resident) of any age can fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters, agency owned and operated lakes, and Tennessee State Parks. Children, ages 15 and younger can fish for free all week in Tennessee’s public waters, agency owned and operated lakes, and…
A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts. When pinpoint accuracy is less critical, a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go. Dingy or dirty water and heavy cover are two situations where short-range accuracy is part of the recipe for success, and…