Crappie prove a year-round catch with crappie spawning season the most productive and exciting catches. One female crappie is capable of laying 20,000 to 25,000 eggs at a time and can lay eggs more than once a year depending on your climate. In this case, the male will stay shallow and guard more than one…
Many factors influence an angler’s success of finding a honey hole, no matter what the species. In a nutshell, a lake’s morphology and its shape influence fisheries. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a fishery as a geographic area that is associated with a population of aquatic organisms, which are harvested for…
If you were a fish in a lake, where would you like to live, hunt, and play? Anglers from ancient times until this day all over the world have been using any means possible to enter into a fish’s domain. Of course, in ancient times, fishing sated a basic human need, hunger. Today, the fishing…
The holiday season is upon us, which means that we are officially in winter. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and have some fun. Despite the cold weather, you can spend as much time outdoors as you would like, if you plan well and dress properly. When it comes to choosing your base…
No matter what activity you are enjoying on or around the lake, a quality pocket knife can be the single most handy tool you can carry on you. It can even be a life saver on occasion. Preparedness leads to peace of mind when having fun, and a pocket knife is the cornerstone to being…
There could be some confusion between the biggest freshwater fish, and the biggest freshwater fish ever caught. The biggest freshwater fish caught can possibly outweigh the biggest species of freshwater fish. Russia’s beluga sturgeon, also known as huso huso, is the biggest freshwater known fish in the world according to the Pan-European Action Plan for…
Cooking trout in a pan may seem like an easy task, but there are a few things to consider to ensure you get the best out of your fish and make it delicious every time. Although trout might seem to be an odd fish to cook in a pan, it actually makes for a tasty…
Fishing spots are easy to come by, but do you know which ones are the best for your favorite type of fishing? One of the less known types of spot that people tend to overlook is below a dam. It might sound odd, but fishing below the dam might be absolutely amazing in terms of…
A compact and reliable flashlight can be a fantastic addition to your pocket every single day, or a great backup item for your vehicle, tackle box, toolbox or camping gear. If you’re looking for the best pocket flashlight, you’ve come to the right place. In our opinion, the perfect mix of brightness, reliability and affordability…
Spring time is when many freshwater fish spawn, and that’s especially true across all of Texas and Oklahoma. This is the time of year when anglers pay close attention to the water temperature, the moon phases and every nuance of the weather. These all factor into when the fish get triggered to spawn. Right now…
