Helpful tips and tricks for sport fishing in the United States. Everything from bass, pike, and musky, to walleye, crappie, perch, and bluegill.
In fact, most bag and length limits are buried in old-fashioned fishing guide PDFs or hidden somewhere on a DNR page. That’s why I checked the crappie limit for every state and wrote this comprehensive guide. I hope you’ll find it useful and that it’ll save you some valuable time.
While most carp in Europe and North America will spawn sometime between April and July, they can spawn as early as March in warmer regions and as late as August or September in colder climate zones.
The best weather conditions for walleye include moderate temperatures of 50 to 75°F, a stable barometric pressure, moderate winds, overcast days for clear water, and sunny days for dark water conditions.
While Daiwa is one of the world’s leading baitcasting reel manufacturers, Pflueger spinning reels are generally the more popular choice for anglers. The Pflueger President is considered better than both the Daiwa Regal LT and the Daiwa Revros LT.
When fishing with a slip bobber rig, it’s best to use a monofilament mainline of 6 to 10lb. A braided mainline of around 6lb is your best choice when using small lures and jigs.
A good bass net should measure at least 17 to 20 inches and be able to hold fish of at least 5 pounds. Landing your bass with a net is both safe and great for fish care, which is especially important when catch-and-release fishing for bass.