The Fresh Water Fishing Blog

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Enjoy!
Nick Basok of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC explains three basic knots that are commonly used when fishing in British Columbia. For more information on freshwater fishing [...]

It’s common knowledge that fisherman, especially freshwater fishermen tend to stretch the truth a bit. Those less educated in the ways of fishing might even call it a lie.
You know that right? Well apparently it’s so very well known that the IGFA has to resort to polygraph testing when certifying a fish as a record [...]

Just a quick post today.
The new “Fish and Wildlife Digest” issue is now avialable for all of you who fish in New Jersey.
It includes highlights of regulation changes for the 2010 year, as well as listing the season dates, size and creel limits and when and where the trout will be stocked.
So cruise on over [...]

What do you think of when someone tells you they caught a perch? You probably think of a small panfish – fun to catch and release, but not big enough to keep and eat. Right?
You can check out some pictures of our typical North American perch here:Labor Day Freshwater Fishing Fun (My sons caught [...]

You know it upsets me when I read about invasive species being introduced to our native waters and so I share the news with you to help me find relief! So thank you for your tolerance and patience with me.
Did you know that the Silver carp, one of the imported invasive Asian carp [...]

Here’s a question I found on yahoo Answers that I found interesting and thought I’d share it.
I get to do a project on fishing which is cool so give me all the information you have on Bass fishing with artificial worms. I already know the basics concerning a Texas, Carolina and Wacky rigs.
I need as [...]

There’s so much information to be found on the Internet!
I was reading about a gentleman who caught a rather large catfish in Texas last month. How large – the catfish weighed 45 pounds, measured 41 inches long, had 28 inches in girth and was 9½ inches across its head. Oh! … And it was caught [...]

Your Attitude Can Affect Your Fishing results!
With all this talk about “The Secret” and calling positive energy into your life, it reminded me of an article I read years ago on how to improve your catch while fishing. I believe it was an article in “Field and Stream” but I’m not 100 percent certain of [...]

Connecticut Has A Bad Case Of Crabs!
It’s true! I was reading a story about these new intrusive freshwater crabs that are showing up in Connecticut – the Chinese Mitten Crabs. Seems we’ve gotten another import that is ruining our natural resources – AGAIN!
In all fairness though it’s not just Connecticut that has these crabs. They’ve [...]

Have you given much thought as to what you should wear when you go freshwater fishing?
OK – so I got an e-mail from Joseph at Ap3xpr3dator.com asking me to review his line of products for him. Joseph seems like a nice guy and has made a few comments at the blog so I agree to [...]