smith mountain lake stripers generally prefer a live shad over other baits/lures and over the years we have “Taxied” shad over the whole lake in order to catch these beasts. Does Smith Mountain Lake have striper? The striper fishery is also very notable with striped bass ranking as the second most popular sport fish at … Read more
Search for bluegills, redear sunfish and other lake and pond dwellers around weed beds, brush piles, fallen or standing timber, boat docks, riprapped banks, stumps and other cover Stream-loving bream like the redbreast usually live in deep pools out of fast current near rocky or woody cover. Where can I buy big bream ? During … Read more
First, we should clarify that there are thirteen different species in the genus Lepomis. These species include: Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus). How do you identify bluegill fish? You can identify a Bluegill because it has a compressed, round body that is typical of the sunfishes Its color is highly variable and many range from dark blue … Read more
largemouth bass are the most common predator for bluegill but other fish such as walleye, muskellunge, striped bass, white bass , etc. will eat bluegill. Terrestrial predators include the great blue heron, kingfishers, raccoons, and humans, to name a few. What fish will bass eat? Largemouth bass eat frogs, leeches, insects, baitfish like shad, minnows, … Read more
If you are fishing for northern pike 10 pounds or larger that means an eight-inch lure or larger is a reasonable choice. Because northern pike are used to bursting into action you retrieve lures at a fairly fast speed. In fact, a common technique is to swim the lure quickly just above the top of … Read more
Crawfish, crayfish, crawdads, crabs, mudbugs, freshwater lobsters , or whatever you want to call them make up 80% of the diet of a smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River. Without crawfish, there would be no smallies. A good population of crawfish is a good indication that the water is pretty clean. Can you keep smallmouth … Read more
<img src=https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F6G8gLo_aXo/hqdefault.jpg /> What size reel is the abu garcia black max ? Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reels. Models (2): BMAX3 (RH), BMAX3-L (LH) Gear Ratio: 6.4:1. Line Capacity: 12lb/145yds. Is the Black Max a good baitcaster? The Black Max is an awesome option for someone learning to cast a baitcaster It has plenty … Read more