Top 5 Factors in Locating Bass

What is it about bass fishing that attracts so many new people every year? More and more people seem to be drawn to the simplicity and serenity of bass fishing but stick around because of the excitement and delight of reeling in the big one.
Quite often in both professional and recreational fishing, anglers ask the never ending question of where are the bass located? Being able to locate exactly where the bass are in any lake, stream, river, or what have you is, of course, the very first aspect every good angler should learn and focus upon. Understanding the water and the wheres and whys bass are generally located in certain areas will most assuredly make locating the best place to drop your line much easier and precise.

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Top 5 Facts About Catfish

Catfishing is a lot of fun, whether you are a first time rookie or a seasoned veteran. This article discusses the top 5 facts about my favorite fish, the catfish. I will post another article in the near future discussing the top 5 additional facts. I hope you enjoy!
There are 2 places where catfish are produced. They are grown in the wild and also in fish hatcheries. When catfish are grown in fish hatcheries, they live in ponds that are only 5 feet deep! Its amazing how little water they require.

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The Top Five Things to Do Before You Go Fishing

Fishing is a great recreational sport, that can be very relaxing, and enjoyable if you are prepared. I have made a list of the top five things you need to help you enjoy your trip, and they are.
1. Knowing the location of your trip, is it a lake, a river, or the ocean. This will help you to choose what equipment you will need, so you don't take equipment for fishing in the ocean if you are on a lake, or river, or vice versa.
2. Knowing what your fishing for. If you are fishing in fresh waters, bass and trout, in the ocean, well you name it, you can catch anything from a shark to a squid, that's what makes fishing in the ocean so exciting.
3. Bait, this is the most important thing, without it you won't catch anything. Location is also important for what bait to use. If you fish in lakes and rivers, you can use worms, lures, flies, shiners. In the ocean well you can write a book on all the bait you can use, just make sure you bring plenty of bait, because if you run out, so is your trip.

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Top 5 Reasons You Should Take Up This Sport

Game Fishing:
You may have gone fishing at some point in your life. Be it luring fish in a pond, a fishing or picnic spree by the lake. For all you know you have already at one point or another gone fishing at your friend's house, with that beautiful tank full of colorful fishes, you could just not resist the temptation of luring them with a stick or with your fingers even. Fishing has come a long way since its origin in the early days when it was once a way of life, and for some their source of food. Potential was seen in the activity and many have re-invented fishing now, making it one of the most favorite sport and recreational activity. Game fishing is a sport that stems out from the main streamline of fishing and by far bears the most similarities to the purpose of fishing back in the olden days. Fish are lured for a number of reasons besides the sport and recreational aspects. Whether marine or freshwater fish they are edible, but with the recent decline in fish species, anglers support the catch and release principle to help fish populations recover and multiply in number. A very interesting sport, game fishing is by far one of the most fascinating water sports that is loved and taken on by fishing enthusiasts. Here are some of the reasons why they do and why you will enjoy game fishing yourself.

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Top 5 Reasons for Making Your Own Fishing Lures

Imagine this: You are on sitting on the dock, feet hanging over the side, and a fishing pole in your hand. You are talking to your best friend, drinking a coke, when there is a quick jerk on your fishing pole. You start reeling as fast as you can, and after a minute or two the fish finally emerges from the water hanging from your lure on the end of the line. What an adrenaline rush.
Fishing is one of the most popular and relaxing ways for one to spend their leisure time. It is also one of the best ways to bond with family and friends. I'll never forget the first time my dad took me fishing, it is one the best memories of my childhood.
Fishing like many other sports and hobbies requires costly equipment. A boat can cost as much as a new car. Fishing poles can cost anywhere from $20-$200. Don't forget about other equipment such as fishing line, weights, a tackle box, and most importantly a vast variety of fishing lures.

Lures are the main factor that decides whether or not you catch a fish. Different fish are attracted to certain types and colors of lures, at certain times of the year. So to be prepared for all these circumstances a fisherman must have an extensive assortment of fishing lures.

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