Catch-22

collection of equipment. First, you should understand what carp fishing is. Unlike regular fishing where you cast your line, wait for a bite and real in your catch, carp fishing can be much more involved. The carp fish is a type of fish that takes on many shapes and sizes, but when referring to carp fishing, they are known as one of the largest fish to catch. If you plan on fishing for carp, you will need a pole that is not only flexible but will also stand up to a fight with a fish that can be…

Tips for Catching Summer Bass Most fishermen tend to follow the season by water temperature and what fish are season, not by what the calendar says. Summer is in full bloom here and this means bass have retreated from their rocky shallow nesting ground to find cover and a place to hunker down for the hot summer months. Although less aggressive and harder to find, bass can still be caught. Although Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass have slightly different feeding habits—for example, Smallies like…

I am my 4-H club’s president. My club has 52 people in it with most of them being under the age of ten. Sometimes I regret running for president, but then at other times I feel it is a great leadership experience. The duties of a president are not only running the meetings and showing animals. It is about helping out the community, helping the younger members with their projects and teaching them how to be a better person and also teach them responsibility with taking care of their animals.…

Discover Which Fishfinder Is BEST For You Here you can discover which fish finder is the BEST fit for you. We will cover many different brands like Lowrance, Humminbird, Garmin, Raymarine, and many more. We will keep you up-to-date on new models that come on the market; first with information, and then with reviews and thoughts on how these new fish finders perform. As you head out to go fishing, you probably know which body of water you want to fish. Whether it is a new location or your old…

As time went on, I went from fishing in a small creek to the local lakes around my home area. My cousin had a bass boat and we began fishing together every weekend. From that point on I learned a began to learn a lot more about fishing, bass fishing in general. Preparation was a key thing you needed to try to have a fun successful day on the lake. Tackle and other equipment is a definite factor to narrow down that night before as you will make sure all your tackle is organized and that you…

Many people have stress relievers, whether it be running, music, or even retail therapy. However, for me, nature is where I can be myself, the place I can forget about life’s problems and struggles. Although you can do many things in nature, fishing suits me the most. Fishing is calming, stress relieving, and overall therapeutic. Waking up at 4:30 in the morning is something few people will do no matter the reason. As often as I am able, I wake up an hour before sunrise. I get out of bed and…

Pelican Coolers Pelican products have been made for extreme conditions and are being used in defence, emergency services and expeditions in extremely remote areas. These coolers are now available to you. Whether you are out in the wild game viewing, or far out at sea catching fish or having a leisurely Sunday cruise the Pelican cooler is for you. They are designed to keep ice for days on end even in extreme conditions such as deserts. Cooler Comparison Pelican ProGear Cooler 35Qt Pelican Elite…

I am reading, “The Bass, the river and Sheila Mant” by W.D. Watherell. The story is about a boy who takes his summer crush on a date, but is faced with the struggle of choosing Sheila or the biggest bass he has ever hooked. In this journal I will be questioning and evaluating. While reading this short story I am left to question will the Narrator pick the bass or Shelia Mant. I believe he will pick the bass. One reason I believe this is because the amount of time he spends fishing. In…

years that we have spent on the water and enjoying quality time fishing we have probably tried all kinds of them. There are some that work well for a day trip, but we like the coolers that are able to last all weekend if not more. We do not like our catch of the day to be rotten when we get back to solid ground and we do not like having our cold drinks and sandwich makings to be lukewarm…

ready and wanted to go catch a ton of fish. I had a lots of hope that today was the day that I would finally get a fish, but I thought all wrong. In the afternoon I ended up with a total of zero fish, but my brother got four fish. I was quite upset that no matter how much I tried, I could not get a fish. We ended up going back to the cabin shortly after so I had to wait for the next day for another shot at it. That night I went to bed early because I knew I could not catch a fish. I wanted the…