Ponds provide as much variety as you would find in a lake: from bass to sunfish, catfish, and Northern pike. You might even catch some crappies if the water is as big as 50 acres in size. If your pond has trout, then you can also check out some expert tips if you are a beginner...
How-to How to catch catfish: know everything about species, tackle, bait and timing By Keith Sutton last updated July 17, 2021 We all love to catch catfish. Haul in more of this popular, lively fish with these essential tips and all the knowledge you need to be a catfishing connoi...
To catch catfish, let’s start with a look at where they’re found. Originally a fish of running water, they still find prime habitat in small creeks just 40 feet wide, as well as larger rivers, all the way up to our massive waterways like the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. One rea...
Known as a favorite by-catch to big game anglers,Wahooare slightly overlooked in favor of the other hard-fighting fish they share their stomping grounds with. Don’t let this fool you, though. These predatory, sharp-fanged fish are real powerhouses. They’re able to grow up to 8 feet l...
Koi are colorful members of the Cyprinid family, closely related to goldfish, and descended directly from various species of wild carp. They are one of the first known species of aquatic life to be kept as pets. Documented evidence of the first koi ponds
Help my Betta Fish are fighting? Why are they so aggressive, why can’t I have more than one male in my tank (pro tip – you can with a big enough tank – more on that later). These are questions I get from my readers every week. It took me a while to approach this subject ...
Big River Cast as far into the river as you can. Skip the 45-degree angle advice here. Just get your bait as far out as you can. River fish don’t linger in shallow water. Farm Pond Use live bait in farm ponds. These ponds are usually stocked with bullheads, panfish, bass, and ...
Fish poop Decaying plants Dirty filters FishLab Fact:Overfeeding is the number one cause of high nitrate levels in aquariums. Not only do overfed fish poop more, but any uneaten food rots, leading to even more nitrates. Overstocking your aquarium comes in as a close second – watch thatbio...
Sudden ammonia spikes from any organic waste produced by your fish can also result in bacterial bloom. A new tank that hasn’t been appropriately cycled can also result in milky water. A new big group of fish can cause this issue if your tank doesn’t have enough beneficial bacteria to su...
A full-fledged 72-hour bug-out bag is too big.Too small, and you won’t be able to take all your critical survival items with you.Purses, fanny packs, and small pouches are typically too small.You also want a bag that can handle real abuse....