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see has thousands of acres and miles of nature freshwater sources which are full of both Black Crappie and White Crappie. And if you enjoy fishing for crappie, you will never be at a loss for a great fishing spot. The State Record for Black Crappie is 4 pounds, 4 ounces. Black Crappie prefer water temperatures of 68 to 72 Degrees, and deeper, slow moving waters. The State Record for White Crappie is 5 pounds, 1 ounces. White Crappie also prefer water temperatures of 68 to 72 Degrees. White Crappie prefer darker, murky waters, with ample amounts of cover available. Tennessee Fishing Rules and Regulations Anyone over the age of 13 must possess a fishing license when fishing on any public water system...

In the spring, the secret to finding crappie is to locate their spawning areas. These areas are in rooty or weedy shallows, usually near shore, in water 1 to 10 feet deep. The best shallows are near drop offs providing escape to deeper water, where the fish go after spawning. Before spawning, crappies will school in the drop offs near the shallows and will remain nearby for a week or two after spawning. Fishing the shallows and along the drop offs can be good for a month or two in spring with the best fishing being in the shallows on the windward shore where the winds have driven the food sources. After spawning, schools of crappie will move to deeper water where there is protective cover such as...

Bait fishing for crappie in the fall can sometimes be very confusing. As the water starts to cool, the crappies normal feeding and living patterns are unpredictable. Patterns you were anticipating and using in the late summer months may not work in the fall. The bait fish have stopped spawning so there is more competition for the remaining bait fish. The fact can actually work to your advantage, there are a few facts about bait fishing for crappie in the fall that you need to study on first. It is true that the bait fish will be larger and you would think that you would need increase your crappie jig size in this fishing situation to match the size of the crappie's food source and in many occasions...

Are you thinking of crappie fishing in Washington but you want to know exactly how to do so successfully and like the pros? When we think of crappie, all fishermen don't think of Washington first but if you live in this great state, you may already know that there are actually many great bodies of water for fishing for freshwater crappie of all sizes. About Washington Crappie Crappie are actually found in all of the continental states. They are a member of the sunfish family and they enjoy freshwaters such as ponds and lakes all over the country. Depending on where in the world you are from, crappie are known by many different names such as goggleye, bridge perch, paper mouth and speckled perch. The...

Mexico is a great country to practice bass fishing; this country located south of USA offers many great lakes and spots to choose from if you love fishing. One of these popular spots is Lake Agua Milpa. Agua Mila is a 70,000 acre lake that opened for this sport in 1997. This is a heavily preferred lake not only because it is excellent for fishing but also because it is perhaps the most accessible lake in Mexico. It can be easily reached after a 3 hour trip from Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara. You can even get sooner if you fly to Tepic. The lake is located in a beautiful place surrounded by green mountains covered in tropical foliage. The lake is popular for its large bassmouth of up to 10 pounds...

Well it's fall and there is a lot of fishing left until the snow falls. A friend and I decided to go to our local lake, Caesar Creek in Ohio, just to see what we could catch. We started the day of fishing a little before day light with a little breeze giving us just a little chop on the water.Now everyone has their preference on fishing gear; I like to have three rods, two spin cast and a bait caster for trolling. I like using braid fishing line at least 4 lb diameter and not more than six lb diameter. My spin cast reels are at least 7 bearing, I like the smooth action. The rods are 6 1/2 to 7 feet one peace rods medium heavy. We were fishing in my friend's boat. He carries about 5 rods each being 7...

I grew up fishing for crappie with a bobber, gold hook and a tuffy minnow. Brush piles in the spring and then throughout the rest of the summer with a little drifting which helped get those suspended crappie that were scattered throughout the lake. Recently, since relocating to the mid-west, I have found that many of the small lakes are often structureless. I found myself searching for structure in the open water. Crappie are structure oriented and that structure can be many things. Points, drop-offs and ledges often hold piles of Crappie. In my search for hidden structures I was noticing large schools of baitfish suspended in the deepest part of the lake. With these suspended baitfish, shad in...

Springtime is here and the crappie are on the banks. Most people will employ the ever popular minnow and bobber. There are those however that prefer to use artificial only presentations and for those this technique could be of interest. Early spring is a great time to be on the water in search of crappie. Crappie tend to take up residence in some impenetrable brush that can be hard to present a crappie jig effectively, without hanging up. These brush piles can be tough to fish but they also tend to hold a lot of crappie because it is so hard to fish and many anglers just do not risk hanging up to fish the thickest part of the brush leaving behind a gold mine for the bobber jiggers. Many of you have...

Want to know how to fish for crappie? In contrast to what everyone thinks you got to have some amount of skill if you want to know how to catch crappie. You can't just go up to a lake or river and expect to start catching crappie. There are some things that you need to be considering when you go on crappie fishing. Is it sunny or cloudy outside? Did a cold front just passed by? What kind of bait should I be using? These are some of the more obvious and important questions that you should be asking when you're thinking of fishing for crappie. Choosing the right color of the lure is something that many anglers disagree about. Some think it's not a factor in crappie fishing while others will tell you...

There are two common types of fishing reels used in bass fishing and understanding a little about each one will help you make a decision on which to use depending upon the type of fishing you will be doing out on the water. It is also important to know what is best when you begin to learn bass fishing because it can make life a whole lot easier. Spinner Reels - These reels are most commonly used by beginner anglers and recreational bass fisherman because they are very easy to use. The spinner reel mounts at the bottom of the fishing rod and has what is known as a "bail" that hold the line in place. The spinner real is very simple to use because you simply hold your line against the rod with a finger...

Southern California is truly a paradise for the avid fisherman, no matter what your favorite type of fishing is. You may like to fish for bass or trout or go freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing. In Southern California, all of these are right at your fingertips thanks to the abundance of lakes, reservoirs, and the Pacific Ocean. Lake fish have long been categorized into three groups. These are the food fish, the game fish, and the bait fish. Game fish are called that because of their sporting quality and include fish such as trout and bass. The food fish include catfish, perch, and carp and are also prized for recreational fishing and as a food source. Learning how to cast isn't really something...

My second Red Lake fishing trip: Sometimes we come across these hidden paradises that seem to be made for only a few people and for one purpose only; pure enjoyment. Red Lake is like that for me. It's this 30 mile long lake that was created for a true fisherman. You see, I don't just like to catch fish; I involve myself in the entire process from head to toe. This place is ideal, with the exception that it's in Canada. But minor drawbacks aside it really is a great place to catch some fish. Myself, I like fly fishing, so I took advantage of as many rivers that branch off as I could. Red Lake has more arms than an Indian deity, so I found the conditions I like to fish in, (and that fish like) within...

Basically you have 3 different types of lake fishing. Game fish lakes, food fish lakes, and bait fish lakes. Typically the bass and trout are generally regarded as game fish because of the sporting value. Believe me, bass fishing is tough and if you can find out what type of lake you are fishing at, that will help. Carp, suckers, and several of the catfish are considered a food fish. Game fish and food fish lakes are probably what you will be focusing on. There are other types of lake fish, but these are the most common. Usually speaking, with lake fishing, words are insufficient when it comes to describing the right process of casting. The most effective approach to understand how to cast is always...

Crappie are some of the best tasting fish to eat and some of the most fun to catch as well. But if you have never been taught crappie fishing, how do you do it? The following Crappie tips for beginners will help you get started on the right path to enjoying the thrill of catching Crappie. - Use light action rods. You do not have to spend a fortune on expensive rod and reel combos. You can even use a cane pole quite effectively. The best rod and reel combo is something lightweight such as a Zebco 404 or similar model. Do not buy a medium or heavy action rod for Crappie fishing. You will not be able to feel the bite as well with these type of rods. - Do not blow a lot of money on loads of tackle. All...

The crappie feed on a variety of different food sources but their primary food chain includes small crappie bait fish such as fathead minnows, small aquatic insects, such as damselfly larva, or dragon fly larva, and crustaceans such as small crayfish. The crappie will be close by if you can locate one of these food choices they are feeding on and then imitate your bait fishing crappie bait to match as natural as possible. The closer you can match your crappie bait fishing selection to there natural food source the better luck you will have. Crappie will feed on a variety of bait fish through out the year. The species of bait fish that the crappie feed on depends on a variety of different factors...

How great is that to just let it all hang loose and fish to your heart's content. This is a fantastic time for everyone. There is nothing that would tempt me more than an offer of a day of fishing, my favorite sport; and the absolute tops in the fishing world is bass fishing. Bass fishing is so exciting and a terrific way to relax. There's no doubt how relaxing bass fishing can be; but you must be aware at all times as you simultaneously kick back and wait for the fish to do their thing. There is one thing that is a given when it comes to bass fishing and that is...when folks first try their hand at fishing, they either take to it like they were made for it, or they want absolutely nothing to do...

For many people, the best bass fishing is to be found in Florida. Everyone wants to go there, and once you have fished for bass in Florida, you will certainly want to return again and again. What's So Great About Florida? The state's warm climate encourages fish to grow very large, and in many places there is so little fishing competition that the bass are eager to bite at whatever is before them. There's no doubt that there's great fishing in Florida. In fact, many lures that were unsuccessful in other parts of the country will work when you use them in Florida! Top water fishing is particularly great early in the morning and just before dark. It can be thrilling to watch the fish aggessively...

"Weather" is caused by uneven heating of the earth's surface. Warm air is lighter than cold air, so it rises. Rising air would create a vacuum, but nature won't permit that, so surrounding air rushes in to fill the void that rising air is trying to create. The result is "wind". Also, its the warm air, rising air in one area, and the cold, descending air in a different area that creates differences in air pressure, i.e. barometric pressure, and at any given spot in the world this pressure is constantly changing. We humans seem a bit out of tune with barometric pressure changes, as they don't seem to affect us as much, at least outwardly. Do these pressure changes affect other land animals? Probably...

We've all been there. Driving on the freeway, we see that lush green golf course with a series of ponds that look like would have to be holding bass. Or passing by a rock quarry that's been partially filled. Maybe there's a city park that closes once the sun goes down. What ever the case, you probably convinced yourself of quality and quantity of the monster fish inhabiting your local taboo lake/pond/sinkhole. And then you told yourself, "if only..." Well, stop telling yourself "if only" and get out there and find out! Most anglers would be extremely surprised at how voraciously bass feed at night and during the the right moon phase, it can be downright ridiculous! When deciding on whether your...

One of the more popular types of fishing for a person to engage in is lake fishing. Some anglers enjoy fishing in the flowing waters of a stream or river and some enjoy fishing out of a lake or pond. There are some fairly big differences and as a general rule, lake fishing is a bit simpler process, although we as anglers always seem to complicate the simplest of processes. There are two main types of lake fishing that are going to be discussed in the article. Fishing from shore and fishing from a boat. The two are more or less entirely different animals. Fishing From A Boat - Lake fishing from a boat can be quite relaxing and quite effective. Some of the more popular lake fishing techniques...

For many years, lake fish have been classified under three general heads: game fish, food fish, and forage or bait fish. The bass, trout, pike, pickerel, muskellunge, pike perch, etc., have been generally known as game fish because of their sporting value. On the other hand, carp, suckers, some of the catfish, yellow perch, etc., have been considered as food fish. While this latter group has not been considered as furnishing the sport that the so-called game fish do, nevertheless, it has a real economic and recreational value. Generally speaking, in lake fishing, words are really inadequate when it comes to describing the correct procedure in casting. The best way to learn how to cast is to go down...

Fishing With Minnows: There are just hundreds of minnow rigging methods when fishing with live minnows. They can be fished stationary or in motion under a cork. They can be tightline fished. They can be trolled. They can be cast and retrieved. They can be used with a combination of fishing jigs You can use minnow rigging that is set up for one at a time or two minnows in tandem. The ways in which you can hook a minnow for crappie are almost endless and are only limited by your imagination and experiences. Some effective rigging for crappie will be discussed in some detail in the following paragraphs. Lets first discuss some basics that need to be understood on how to hook a minnow for crappie. For...

e fishing is literally a sport for all ages. Bass and Stripers put up such a fight that a small child or weaker adult may just simply not be able to get the fish in. On the other hand, Crappie are often so gentle that you may have caught them before you even realize it. Because of the behavior of Crappie, no fancy equipment is needed. A simple cane pole, lightweight fishing pole, or even your son's Snoopy pole will catch a Crappie. If the experience of catching fish is what you crave, the crappie will put up a small, but admirable fight with a lightweight pole. However, just because of the nature of the Crappie, you should not confuse Crappie with fish that easy to catch. Following a few steps is...

Crappie is popular fish amongst fishermen. Most fisherman prefer to fish when they are either in pre- or pro spawning phase. The methods employed differ for both phases but some serious Angler do not like waiting for a season and can catch Crappie at any stage. When in their spawning phase, Crappie moves to shallow water when the temperature of the water is between 50 - 60 degrees. Males are the first to move to shallower parts to prepare the spawning beds and then the females follow. It is best for Anglers to fish in those shallow areas that are protected by the wind. Unfortunately, it's virtually impossible not to encounter wind in spring, which is the season for spawning, but since they'd most...

Walleyes have some unique features and habits about them that definitely make them stand out from other fish. In order to successfully catch these fish, it is necessary to have a good understanding of what makes this type of fish different from all the others. The walleye's most unique physical feature is its eyes. They are incredibly dark and glassy, and are light sensitive. There is a pigment on their eyes called tapetum lucidum that aids them in seeing in dark conditions. While they may be able to see well at night, their special eyes cause them to be sensitive to bright lights, such as the sun. If you have ever tried walleye fishing in the middle of a sunny day, you may not have had a lot of...

The best three crankbaits to have in your tackle box will vary, depending on the time of year and the lake you are fishing. If you ask any professional angler to choose only three of their best though, most would be aghast at the thought of going after Walleye with just these. This choice should include at least one clear water bait color, such as silver, blue, or black, and one dark or dingy water bait color, in orange, green, or another bright color. Making a choice between all the quality cranks out there is difficult, because there are large numbers of very effective ones out there. There are a few that stand heads above the rest when it comes to catching Walleye though, and these should be your...

It's a challenging task to catch a walleye. It's very hard to hook a walleye on a fishing line. Widely known as short strikers among fishermen, walleye fish have the courage and wits to take away your bait without getting hooked on the line. No other fish is so good at striking the bait without getting caught. You have to learn about their habitual patterns of living in order to catch a fish. It will be a plus to understand their escape once they strike the bait. A walleye's mouth is wide open when it is striking the bait. The water goes in and leaves through the gills of walleye fish. If you make any attempts to snag the fish too early, they will pull most of the water inside and to your misfortune...

Trolling is excellent for catching walleye in deeper waters. That's why it's especially good to fish for walleye by trolling during the day. During the day, walleye swim fairly deep. At night, though, they sometimes head for shallower waters. Of course, trolling allows you to scan a lot of water so you can find where the fish are on the day you're out on the water. You can troll for walleye a couple of different ways. You might try using a crankbait. If that doesn't appeal to you, try baiting your line with a minnow or a worm and bottom bouncing, instead. Another bait you could try is a floating stickbait. You may have to try a few different techniques, before you find one that works. A lot depends...

Those that catch the most and biggest walleye fish have one word of advice "Walleye fish go deep. To catch Walleye successfully fish deep and deeper". Just how big those Walleye are fish, where are the Walleye located and hiding, and lastly how far deep in the water and with what tackle? To begin with what is a reasonable size of Walleye that you should reasonably expect to land on a fishing trip either with your fishing buddies and friends or your kids? You may have heard of monster weighting 10 - 11 pounds however generally most of the Walleye fish caught by reasonable fisherman and sports anglers run in the ranges of 1 to 3 pounds weight. Which tackle is best for these size fish? You may need...

If you can't fish at night, the next best time is dawn. Especially, in the summer and early fall. Fish don't want to be caught broiling away in the sun, so they will go deep during the day, and cruise the shallows at night and in the early morning. The hotter it is during the day, the better the next day's early morning fishing will be. It gets the coolest right as morning approaches. So that is when you want to be on the water. Most likely, it will still be dark when this cooling process occurs. Good baits during the early dawn are medium sized crank and jerk baits, especially suspending jerk baits. The fish will be coming off a feeding frenzy at night if it is extremely hot during the day, and as...

Throughout the evolution of mankind, there are not many things that have remained still facing thousands of years, which have stubbornly refused to change and morph into something else. One of these few things are fishing, an aspect so familiar and common that it is often disregarded by such categorizations. What started off as a means of food providing has become over the centuries one of the world’s favorite pastimes, attracting people of any age and from any corners of the planet. Fishing is a very ancient practice that dates back at least to the Mesolithic period which began about 10,000 years ago. Archaeological features such as shell middens, discarded fish bones and cave paintings show that...

Impounded: 1969, Lake Livingston is located in Texas on the Trinity River in Polk, Walker, San Jacinto, Trinity and counties. The dam is located in Polk and San Jacinto counties, just west of Livingston Texas and approximately 50 miles north of the city of Houston Texas. Lake Livingston has approximately 90,000 acres with a maximum depth of 77 feet. Normal Pool level is 131 ft. msl with a fluctuation of about 1-2 feet per year. The water clarity is moderate to highly turbid. Lake Livingston Vegetation: Native plants are few and are mostly found in the north part of the Lake Livingston with some vegetation located in the coves. Floating water hyacinth is found over the entire lake. Lake Livingston is...

Lake Barkley is a very popular fishing lake located in Kentucky. Most people have heard of Kentucky Lake and of the Land Between the Lakes. Lake Barkley is the other lake that surrounds the Land Between the Lakes. This lake is known for its excellent crappie fishing, just like Kentucky Lake. If you can get to this lake in the spring, you can experience some awesome fishing. The crappie will move into the shallows to spawn during the end of March through the first couple of weeks in April. The weather will dictate when the spawn happens and a cold front near spawning time can push fish into depths of 12 to 16 feet, which can make fishing tougher for the average angler. If you do time it right...

In this posting we will speak about the three great methods for catching largemouth bass in Florida. And this is the most-attentive and concise resource you'll ever need for catching springtime largemouth bass in the southeast quadrant of North America. While everyone knows that Florida is the capital of largemouth bass fishing in the world, the peripheral states such as Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, all offer great largemouth bass fishing. What's special about this review is that the experience and the time that went in to creating this accumulation of three great methods for bedding bass is fantastic and easy to complete. Let's start by analyzing a lake in North Florida. • Upon...

Some of the best ponds during the heat, day or night, have been Millsboro, Killens, Canal Pond and Noxontown First of the closest ponds to both upper and lower Delaware is Killens in Dover. Killens is located right off rt.13. Turn left onto State Park Road, follow the road around the curve, past the main park entrance, and about a mile and a half down the road is the pond. It has parking for about six to eight trucks with trailers, with an adequate launching ramp. Killens is a state park, and they also rent boats and cabins, but you will find little competition for bass except on the weekends. Most of Killens is one to five feet deep at the shoreline, except in the extreme upper end, where it is...

I have always been addicted to lure fishing. It is because the sport of fishing with lures provides both a very interesting, exciting, challenge as well as a lovely relaxing time spent outdoors. You are always in competition with the fish even if you cannot see them. Being in the great outdoors and enjoying the sights and sounds of the wildlife in and around the river and bush can help you to relax and rejuvenate your senses. Having a goal to catch some large bass can even become a secondary consideration (not always, as this can depend on your mood). However, when lure fishing for large and smallmouth bass the excitement of catching a large fish can kick your fishing addiction into overdrive. The...