Perch is a main food source for many species in the Northern States and Canadian lakes. Live Target has released a new perch jerkbait that will drive these fish crazy.
JP explains how to best use the "walk the dog" topwater technique.
Chad Hoover and friends take advantage of the favorable solunar times and fish for some hungry bass.
Live Target has taken their award-winning soft-bodied frogs to the next level by adding more sizes and colors.
These tips for setting up your topwater gear will have you walking the dog like a pro in no time.
Kelly Jordon has released a new prop bait with Lucky Craft. The Kelly J Jr. is a smaller version of the Kelly J top water plug and includes more colors.
This field mouse bait from Live Target is incredibly detailed with amazingly life-like action that's sure to catch you a ton of big fish.
JP talks about the best gear set up and rigging tips for using a stick bait in clear water.
JP gives tips on the best way to use stick baits while targeting inactive bass in clear, shallow water
Jim Sammons gives us some tips on how to make sure kids have a great time when fishing for the first time from a kayak.
The unique angled core of this stick bait causes it to rock as it falls, which will help you land a ton more fish, especially in high pressured areas.
For less than $100, you could own a Shimano Clarus: a technique-specific line of rods built with IM-8 technology.
JP shows how using light gear will keep your casts accurate, control the fish, and help you work an area quickly without tiring yourself.
JP's tips for tuning into what the bass want will help you land a ton more fish even in changing conditions.
The Shimano Stradic spinning reel allows you to cast further and retrieve your line faster. Pair this reel with the newly designed, technique-specific Shimano Crucial fishing rod and you can land more fish than ever before.
This grub from PowerTeam Lures displaces so much water that bass will think it's an injured baitfish.
When efforts to catch tripletails fail, some kayak anglers set their sights on shark fishing - and the bite is strong.
The Shimano Dryfender rain jacket will not only keep the water out, but keep you cool in even the muggiest of Alabama's thunderstorms thanks to its lightweight design.
The Shimano Clarus line of rods are not only affordable but designed specifically for whatever fishing technique you desire.
JP offers a few tips for fishing small crankbaits in weedy areas.
JP talks about the best setup and techniques for fishing a shallow-diving crankbait.
Jim Sammons heads out off the shores of Costa Rica with a couple of friends for some of the biggest sailfish he's ever seen from a kayak.
These Live Target crankbaits, the Crawfish and Square Bill Bluegill, have life-like colors and actions that are sure to tempt some bass to strike.
This versatile lure has the characteristics of a square bill crankbait, wakebait, and swimbait.
Kevin VanDam talks about the KVD 1.0 - a smaller addition to the KVD line of square bill crankbaits - and and the Strike King 3XD. Both crankbaits are small in profile, perfect for when the bite is tough.
Sport fishing entails angling for recreational or competitive purposes. In other words, you do it for fun rather than for food or survival. This can include saltwater sport fishing or freshwater sport fishing.
Sport fishing varies greatly in the desired fish species, equipment used, and location. Some instances allow for novice anglers to go sport fishing on the fly, without much preparation or planning. For example, beginner anglers can practice their skills in ponds, rivers, or Great Lakes sport fishing from the shore. The more controlled environments work well for those who are just starting out.
Here is a beginner's guide to fly casting.
More advanced and adventurous fishermen can choose to go offshore sport fishing. This often entails going after much larger fish and requires a lot more skill and preparation. For example, ocean sport fishing or deep sea sport fishing adventures can include large game fish like shark and tuna. It should go without saying that going after sharks and tuna is a lot different than trout and bass.
Here is a video that demonstrates some of the more advanced salt water sport fishing.
Fishing for the purpose of recreation gained popularity around the 16th century. In 1653, Izaak Walton published a book called The Complete Angler. The book is one of the earliest works that describes fishing's value as a recreational pastime.
It is historically ambiguous when exactly recreational fishing began. Fishing, traditionally, was an activity for purposes of sustenance and survival. Fishing purely for fun and releasing caught fish is a much more modern development.
The evolution of sport fishing to big game fishing was made possible by the motorized boats. The invention of big game fishing is largely attributed to Dr. Charles Fredrick Holder, who in 1989 published several articles and books on the subject. His works contain accurate scientific details and describe the excitement of the sport.
There are a number of reasons why recreational fishing has become so popular in North America. We outline some of the more important ones here for you.
Some of the more common salt water sport fishing fish species include: marlin, tuna, tarpon, sailfish, shark, mackerel, snook, redfish and salmon.
Popular North American sportfishing freshwater fish species include: bass, trout, pike, catfish, walleye, perch, rock bass, sunfish, and crappie.
Recreational fishing can be enjoyed year-round. Of course, spring, summer, and fall are the seasons when majority of recreational fishing occurs. Winter fishing in the southern states of the US is less of a problem as temperatures are usually permitting. However, American northern states and Canadian sport fishing during the winter is more of a problem. As temperatures drop, many fishing enthusiasts wrap up for the winter season in the cold regions. Those who choose to continue fishing in the winter can enjoy ice fishing.
Ice fishing is not for everyone. If you are willing to handle the cold to enjoy your favorite pastime, then it is definitely something to try out. For your northern sport fishing adventure you will need to prepare the right clothes, equipment, and read up on the safety and regulations for your destination. This can be the perfect idea for a unique Canadian sport fishing trip.
