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These things croak!!...

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 22:43:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aspirate72 - Species list says its in the Jack/Pompano family. As an avid fisherman, I don't know of any other Jack/Pompano that makes the same "croak" sound as found in the Drum family. This one does! I live in Northwest Florida and I've been cast netting these...

A good little fighter, and tastey, too!

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:12:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruzion - Pompano can be found near all shores in the Gulf coast during summer. They are a very pretty fish, and put up a good fight for their size, especially on light tackle. Their meat is very light,and tastes like it has already been seasoned with herbs. They...

BLUEGILL - Fun For The Kids

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:12:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcmaster - Bluegill While reading through the many different species of fish that people enjoy fishing for I noticed the Bluegill. It was rated very high so I decided to put my two cents worth in about the Bluegill. In Northern California and...

The Sad, Untold Story About Northern Pike and the Southcentral Alaska Epidemic

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 05:10:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author glacier - Editor's Note: You may be about to read what amounts to the only negative review of Northern Pike you've ever seen. As a sport fish, they are energetic, feisty and downright thrilling to catch--even dangerous at times (try wearing waders with a...

Great All-Around Fish

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:05:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rpeeples999 - The bluegill is the very best fish of all, in my opinion. The reasons are that even the smallest bluegill will put up a great fight, they are easy to catch on a wide of variety of natural and artificial bait, if you decide to keep any to eat they have a...

Chumming to go.

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:29:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lowwtrtrip - It became apparent to me a few years ago that I was missing out on a sure-fire way to draw more fluke to the boat. It occurred during a fishing trip with a close friend. We each took our respective boats out on the bay and began scouting around for a...

The true trout of the wild

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:41:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author abalone_girl - Most times I fish the secluded lakes of the Marble Mountains. the fish here are not big, but full of fight. The best thing to get a cutthroat's attention is terrestrials. Take a look around. What do you see? Ants? Grasshoppers? Mosquitos? This is what is...

The Amazing Steelhead Trout.

Tue, 2 Aug 2005 10:22:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marinechic - Easy to catch it is just like the rainbow trout.See the rainbow trout info.they are good eatin!you can find em in rivers and streams...

The Fighting Fun Fantastic Trout!

Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:41:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marinechic - I went to a trout farm to catch the rainbow trout.the trout was fun to catch and easy to catch. The bad thing is that they die so easily and your out of luck if you catch a small...

Steelhead Fishing Is As Good As It Gets!

Mon, 7 Mar 2005 01:15:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcmaster - Fishing for Steelhead is one of the most fun species of fish that you can fish for. All sorts of people can be found fishing for the elusive Steelhead. These fish are difficult to catch. They are an old and wise Trout that have managed to...

Bluefish Fishing Advice

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 18:12:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bassmaster233 - Bluefish are one of the most exciting sport fish to catch. They grow to be pretty big, with an average size of about 5-15 pounds, with fish over 20 pounds not uncommon. They also fight very hard for their size. They inhabit primarily east coast...

The Alpine Trout

Mon, 13 Sep 2004 06:31:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcmaster - The Golden Trout is one of the most colorful fish that I have ever caught. The fish is quite beautiful! What makes the Golden Trout so fun to catch is the hike that you are going to have to go on in order to find them. With the exception...

The Dolly Varden, The Wild Trout

Mon, 13 Sep 2004 04:48:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcmaster - While I was looking through the many different species of fish to write about. I came across one of my favorite wild trout, the Dolly Varden. I was very surprised to see a review on this elusive fish, as they are hard to find in the lower 48...

The Grand Daddy Of Trout, The Rainbow

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 04:15:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcmaster - Fishing for Rainbow Trout is one of the most superb pastimes, that I have! Cooking and eating a Rainbow is also fun, as well as delicious! Fishing is also a great way to spend time with your family. I started teaching my daughter to fish when she...

Great eating and a fair game fish

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:21:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Northern Pike are not the greatest game fish out there, but they are a great Northern tradition. The flesh is sweet, the fish can run to huge size, and they're strong fighters while they last. Here in Michigan, there's only one way to catch pike, and...

Sweet tasting and easy to catch

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:02:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Crappie are one fish which I generally don't go after with fly gear. Instead, I take any rod and reel that can handle 4 wt mono, tie a 1/16th or 1/32nd oz. pink and white jig on, and just jig alongside the boat. Depending on the temperature of the water...

The best sport and the best eating

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:56:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ke8yy - Someone once said that if bluegills regularly grew to 4-5 pounds, no one would ever look at a a trout again, and I have to agree. Not only are they some of the sweetest, best tasting fish you'll ever eat, they are, in the words of a friend, "gram for...

Costa Rica for Sails! A Classic Big Game Opportunity

Sat, 19 Jun 2004 08:19:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jaxdad - Even though I grew up in the metro NY area (ie. New Jersey), I've fished my entire life. Bass and trout in freshwater, bluefish, stripers, flounder, etc. in the ocean. I had never caught a billfish.... On my honeymoon in Costa Rica, my bride arranged...

Winter Flounder Love the Mud and Canals on the South Shore

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:55:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author interpreter - In New York, the winter flounder season opens on the third weekend in March. For those who suffer from cabin fever sickness, flounder is the cure to get out of the house and drop a line. Yet on the south shore of Long Island one needs not venture far...

Wild Trout

Sat, 20 Dec 2003 17:36:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Logster55 - I don't need my alarm this morning, the sun has not risen yet, and I am in the garage getting my trout fishing gear ready. I can see my breath, and my anticipation makes it hard to take the time to take a sip of coffee. Fishing for wild trout is an...

sandbar sharks

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 00:35:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author icyfx - They are fun to catch and very hard fighters. Use chunks of Bonita or other large bait to catch them. I have to tell you, IN MY AREA, THEY ARE A PROTECTED SPECIES!!!! Catch and release only so I can't tell you how they taste, I haven't a clue and I...

Salmon Wrestling

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:01:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Logster55 - BUZZZ, BUZZZ, Oh my alarm. Why am I getting up at five o'clock in the morning on a Sunday? Oh, yea...

Ain't that a fine liquer?

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:54:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Logster55 - Wake up. WAKE UP!

It is time to go fishing. I hear out of my dream state, the alarm telling me its time to go fishing. Who's idea was that anyways? It is not even light yet, and my eye lids are stuck together. "OK!" I mumble, sounds more like...

fishing for bluegills

Sun, 23 Feb 2003 00:37:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bassmaster233 - Bluegills a fun fish to catch. Although they are small, they fight hard for their size and provide great sport on light tackle. They can be caught in virtually every lake or pond in the United States.

My favorite lure for bluegills is the...

Cutthroat trout: The fish of adventure!

Sun, 8 Dec 2002 04:53:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author illmatrix - Cutthroats are one the most sought after next to the finicky browns. The fish is a recluse, dwelling in higher altitude lakes away from human contact. Here in my home of the Rocky mountains these fish still thrive and even crossbreed with other species...