Bass fishing is a game of matching wits and tactical prowess against the innate survival senses of one of the nation’s most prolific game fish. Some days an angler feels as if they can do no wrong, boating one bass after another. However, many days are spent pondering how best to pull lock-jawed fish from …
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If you grew up freshwater fishing as a child, there’s almost one guarantee: you have caught a bluegill (or another similar sunfish) at some point. If you hit the water regularly, it’s also likely you have caught a crappie. That said, there are a surprising number of casual or beginning anglers who do not know …
Just as Missouri saw a proverbial changing-of-the-guard with its yellow perch state records in early 2020, West Virginia now follows suits. The Mountain State, however, isn’t producing new state record yellow perch. Instead, the “go-to” species for new records is the grass carp. We previously shared the story of the first new grass carp state …
Trout fishing is one of the most popular outdoor pastimes in West Virginia. This article will keep a running log of West Virginia trout stocking dates, lake, creeks, streams, and information. Update: October 23, 2023 West Virginia Fall trout stocking began October 16. Be sure to check the list below for daily updates on locations. …
When I was eight or nine years old, my dad and I filled our boat’s live well with saugeye. As a strange and curious child, I wanted to grab one of the fish. Fortunately, my dad informed me of a hard lesson that one of those fish could have taught me in a much worse …
What are the best crappie lures and live baits? Crappie are one of the most abundant, attractive, and potentially addicting freshwater species around. While not nearly as popular as bass, crappie own a decent share of the American fishing market. Every year, countless tournaments are held throughout the country for crappie. For instance, in 2020 …