Freshwater fishing information.
Along the Atlantic Coast of North America, tidal rivers are popular destinations for fishing and other activities. These rivers often begin life hundreds of miles from the ocean as small mountain streams or minor drainages from swampy areas. At their … Continued
A 20-year-old Aurora woman became Colorado’s newest fishing state-record holder after landing a 43-pound channel catfish at Aurora Reservoir on Oct. 4. The mammoth fish, caught by Jessica Walton, is the largest channel catfish ever caught in Colorado and the … Continued
Many types of jigs are popular in freshwater fishing. This article explains a few of the most popular jig styles, rigs and jigging techniques. Types of Jigs Shad darts are small jigs that are dressed with deer hair. These unique … Continued
Natural baits such as nightcrawlers, earthworms, bloodworms, sandworms and others can be effective baits for in freshwater, brackish and saltwater fishing. In addition to fishing cut sections of worms on a top and bottom rig, these worms can be fished … Continued
The West Virginia state record for striped bass has been broken by James Brooks of Summers County, according to Frank Jezioro, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Brooks caught the 47.16-inch, 45.70-pound fish from Bluestone Lake in … Continued