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  Catfish are one of the most popular game fish in North America. They can be found throughout the continental United States and Canada, but they're particularly abundant in Louisiana and Mississippi. Catfish grow to an average length of 2-4 feet and weigh 6-75 pounds. The best bait for catching catfish is shrimp because it's their favorite food! Some people think that there is no such thing as a "best" bait for catfish because they will eat just about anything thrown at them, from chicken livers to hot dogs to live minnows or even earthworms, but if you want a high percentage chance of catching a fish then use shrimp! Catfish are diverse and thrive in waters from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico to California. These big freshwater fish eat almost anything they find, from plant life to smaller catfish. Most species of catfish, from flathead back blue, are apex predators making them aggressive in pursuit of wriggling live baits. However, as ...

Do you love fishing? Fishing is a great hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. It's also a great way to get some exercise and spend time outdoors with friends or family. If you're looking for the best places to fish near you, we've got you covered! Check out our list below of bait and tackle shops in America. You'll find everything from live bait to frozen bait at these locations, as well as rods, reels, lures, nets and other fishing gear. These stores are staffed by experts who know what they're talking about, so don't hesitate to ask them any questions about your next big catch! They'll even help you pick out the perfect rod for your needs if needed. So stop wasting time online trying to figure out where the nearest place is - just read on! Florida Keys Off the southern coast of Florida is a fisherman's paradise - and for those recreational anglers hop...

A Guide to Tie A Fishing Knot The Perfect Way In order to practice the art of sport or recreational fishing with certain guarantees of success, it is necessary to take into account several factors. In addition to having the most complete equipment possible and an insurance with ample coverage to practice this activity with all the guarantees, there is certain basic knowledge that every angler should have, such as how to tie a fishing slip knot. It is important to know how to make strong and resistant fishing knots, since a poorly made or weak knot will irremediably ruin the whole job, even if the other items and materials are of the best quality. Bearing in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect knot, the best thing to do is to learn how to tie as many knots as possible and use them according to the type of fishing you are going to do. How to tie a fishing knot? Knots fail for two reasons: because they come loose or because they break. That is why it...

What fishing rod should you buy? A complete guide The rod is the beginning and the end of fishing, the main element without which the sport fisherman is nothing. Throughout the history of fishing, there have been many types of rods that have been created with the aim of always offering more and better performance. Materials, actions, lengths... nowadays the offer is so wide that anyone can get lost. How to know which rod is the right one for me? There are many things to take into account. Of course, the final choice will depend on many other considerations that have to do with the specific type of fishing you are going to do as well as with your tastes and economic possibilities. And of course, don't hesitate to ask, we can advise you and solve any doubt you may have. Length The size or length of the rod is one of the most important points that must be taken into account. A good advice is to always choose a rod whose length allows us to maneuve...

Most commonly used fishing lures for inland water predators: The Jelly Worm Lures It is a lure that due to the length and shape of its tail makes some very striking movements for both pike and black-bass, quite effective. Red-tackle spoon They come in a variety of shapes. Thanks to the vibrations of its blade and the tuft of red wool in the jig, it exerts a great attraction on predators, especially on pike. Red wobble spoon, one of the most commonly used fishing lures. Pikies Vinyl lures that imitate a fish. Light and fluorescent colors are the most used, both for pike and black-bass. The most used organic fishing lures for the sea, from the shore: Sardine It has to be prepared before use. It is covered with coarse salt and put in the freezer for at least 6 hours before use so that it takes consistency and does not fall apart when cut into small squares for hooking (buoy fishing). If it is going to be used...

How Covid-19 affects fishing sport industry Days go by and the consequences caused by the coronavirus continue to affect the fishing guild, which for months has been forced to suspend all sporting activities due to governmental regulations. The fishing sector is one of the most affected. "We are going through a very critical situation in the entire coastal sector. In addition to sport, our daily work is fishing and now with the curfew we have not been able to go out, besides there is no commerce in the area to sell the product". These types of cases are expressed by those who are actively engaged in fishing, both recreationally and commercially. Strategy for the future of the angling sports industry in the face of the pandemic In view of the current situation, the companies providing fishing services have had to take different measures to stay afloat and be able to provide their commercial services. Some of the measures that service providers and recreational ...

How to fish like a pro? If you want to learn to master the art of fishing, perhaps you think that to begin to practice fishing must be a very complicated activity, but not at all. Besides being a sport suitable for all ages, it can be practiced in family, with friends or alone. There are no magic recipes to be a good fisherman, or to get started in this spectacular sport, but there are essential keys: willingness to learn and teach, patience, humility, commitment and observation. Here are some good fishing tips to improve your fishing skills: Do not limit yourself to only one fishing technique We always have preferences when it comes to choosing the type of fishing to practice, but if you only practice one you will not evolve and learn new things. Try rivers, reservoirs, boats, banks... little by little your mind will open up as an all-terrain angler. Don't be adventurous and know your limits Especially when it comes to freediving and scuba diving. Fi...