Everyone wants to land the big one. Though it may not be possible to do this on every fishing trip you take, there are ways to increase your chances. Take the time to consider your bait and location options before heading out. These two factors can make a big difference.
Live bait works well when trying to catch big fish. Though it may sound simple, bigger bait will typically entice bigger fish. A tiny worm or shad may not even be noticed by a large fish. (more…)
Red fish are a saltwater species in the drum family. An adult can weight from 30 to 90 pounds, so your tackle must be able to handle a fish that big. Any good heavy weight rod will do the trick. A good spinning or casting reel will also be acceptable for catching the red fish. A baitcasting reel will also work well if you know how to use them. The line is also just as important as the rod and reel you choose. 15 (more…)
If you are new to the world of fishing, welcome. You will surely find that this is one of the most rewarding and fun sports that exist today. Getting started will require that you purchase some basic equipment. However, the start up cost is usually quite minimal. Choosing the best equipment will increase your enjoyment of this sport.
Obviously, you will need a fishing rod. There are different rods for fresh, fly and salt water fishing. Choose based on where you will primarily be fishing. There are also different line strengths. These should be chosen based on the type of (more…)
In Alabama there a several great places to fish. Smiths Pond is full of largemouth bass with the right water temperature to attract large amounts of this fish. This lake is in Barbour county and has a depth for fifty feet.
Anther great spot to fish is Bartlettes Ferry Lake located in Chambers county. The lake water reaches sixty-seven degrees which fish like. In this lake there are large and small mouth bass along with catfish.
Bear Lake Fishing (more…)
