You’ve probably heard someone use the words ‘oar‘ and ‘paddle‘ interchangeably. Although oars and paddles serve the same purpose, to steer vessels through the water, they differ in their materials, design, and intended uses. Read …
Winter fishing for crappie presents a unique set of challenges: Cold temperatures, inclement weather and a change in fish patterns and behavior. But, it also present a great opportunity. Many die-hard crappie anglers will tell …
One of the most important parts of being a successful and ethical angler, is fish identification. By properly identifying fish, you learn more about their biology, preferred habitats and ultimately become a better and more …
Yellow perch are freshwater panfish, and what they lack in size they make up for in taste and abundance. Today I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about eating yellow perch…and trust …
The US is home to more than 30 species of catfish! However, anglers are typically after “The Big Three” – the blue catfish, the channel catfish, and the flathead catfish. In the past decade or …
During the spring and summer when the sun is shining and the water is warm, bass fishing is at its best. Not only is it a great time of year, but it’s pleasant outside and …
Muskellunge, aka muskies, are renowned as one of the most aggressive of freshwater predators, willing to attack nearly anything in the water. They’re apex predators, famous for their violent hits and great fight, but are …
Ice fishing for crappie at night can be a unique and rewarding experience. If you love getting outside, crisp, cool temperatures, and eating the most delicious fish you’ve ever had, then ice fishing is the …
One of the most common members of the bullhead family is the yellow bullhead catfish. They’re found all over North America and easy to catch…but are yellow bullhead catfish good to eat? Do they really …
Oscar are a South American fish that has established breeding populations in South Florida, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. In these areas, oscars often conflict with native fish populations, and in recent years they’ve gained attention …