What fish are running at Topsail Island? During the spring, summer and fall months fishermen can expect to find sheepshead, spot, tarpon, red drum, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, whiting, trout, flounder, amberjack, striped bass, croaker, white marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, wahoo and dolphin running in the local Topsail waters. What fish are biting in Surf City…
How does a crankbait work? A crankbait is a lure with a plastic lip that dives underwater when it is reeled in. Crankbaits are used to target fish at specific depths. The length and angle of the plastic lip is what determines the depth that the bait can reach. Longer, less-angled, lips dive deeper than…
Leader lines are also necessary for baitcasting and spinning gear to prevent line twist when using certain lures and reduce line visibility. Many of the bass pros I have fished in recent years now rely on thin braided line with a fluorocarbon leader when fishing finesse baits with a spinning reel. Do I need a…
Does line color matter for musky fishing? I like light colored line, as others have stated, because it points the way to my lure when looking at it from above the darker water/bottom. It’s just an added bonus that it is less visible to any fish looking at it from below (not that it matters…
If you don’t want to go to the trouble of making fish sticks, try one of these nutritionally sound brands: Dr. Praeger’s, Ian’s, Natural Sea, or Henry & Lisa’s. Both are excellent sources of protein, but they have fewer healthy omega-3 fats than oily fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines. Are any frozen fish sticks…
Can you fish in Tumwater Falls? Tumwater Falls is near The Dalles. The most popular species caught here are Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Pumpkinseed. Are the salmon at Tumwater Falls? Walking along the half mile trail to Tumwater Falls, visitors can watch as the salmon work their way up the fish ladders to the…
What are steel fishing leaders used for? A wire leader is needed when targeting predatory freshwater or saltwater fish with sharp teeth. As such species will have no problem biting through conventional fishing line, using a wire leader will effectively ensure that you won’t lose your hook, lure, or fish. Should you always use a…
Do I need a leader on my fishing line? Leader lines are needed for saltwater fishing. Saltwater fish are generally larger, stronger, and can have lots of teeth. If you don’t pick a leader line that can withstand the punishment that it will experience then you will be losing a lot of fish. What is…
The best multipurpose line is monofilament. It has been an all-around great bass fishing line for years and is affordable. Monofilament has more stretch than fluorocarbon or braid so it is ideal for running shallow-diving crankbaits through wood or rocks. What is the best line to fish with? Here is the best fishing line you…