JP is fishing a new lake and shares some tips on how to figure out the patterns the fish are looking for.
KVD talks about some new soft plastic jerkbaits making their debut at ICAST 2010. The Strike King Rodent and Caffeine Shad are sure to give the big bass a jolt
JP talks about the best technique and gear for sight fishing smallmouth bass.`
Byron Velvick drops some great tournament fishing tips. Velvick suggests using these shakey heads when the bite slows down around mid-day and the best rig to use for the most success.
While everyone else is bottom fishing and getting no bites JP ties on a deep diving crank to bounce off the ledges and steep drop offs with great results.
Getting School'd host JP DeRose answers a viewer's email question about keeping your rod and reel in the best condition.
By the name, you'd think that this would be a lake brimming with Tarpon. However, there is another prized trophy fish that is largely sought after when you venture to this jewel just north of St. Petersburg. This Florida jewel isn't called a spo
Find out about why the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission introduced the Butterfly Peacock Bass in Florida.
Join Mark Melnyk and Billy Bob Crosno as they head out in the Florida Everglades for a successful day of bass fishing.
Deep sea fishing gets a lot of attention in Florida, but don't dismiss the quality freshwater fishery that exists here. There are no closed fishing seasons for all of Florida's combined 3 million acres of lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, and 10, 550 miles of rivers, streams, and canals. With all that water available year-round, it's no surprise that 1.4 million anglers annually take up the rod and reel for some recreational fishing. But where exactly do all these anglers go to fish? And what are the top species people go after? Read on to find out why freshwater Florida fishing is so hot.
Four species of black bass make their home in Florida: spotted bass, shoal bass, Suwannee bass, and the Florida largemouth, which is the state freshwater fish. Florida largemouths are a different strain than the common northern largemouth found throughout the rest of North America. Largemouth bass grow to well over 10 pounds in Florida (certified state record is 17.27 lb), making them the premier freshwater species in the state.
A major reason why black bass are such a major target is there wide distribution. As the map to the right indicates, Florida largemouth can be found throughout most of the state, with Suwannee, spotted, and shoal bass taking up residence along the northern portion. Hundreds of quality bass lakes and rivers are spread throughout Florida, but where are the very best spots to go? The FWC has put together a list of the top sites for black bass, including fishing tips for each location. Check out the top sites for bass fishing in Florida by clicking here.
Be sure to check out WFN's Bass Fishing section for videos, tips, species information, and so much more to help you land that trophy bass.
Black bass gets the most attention, but catfish fishing is right up there thanks to a variety of different cats spread throughout the state. Catfish swim in pretty much any freshwater out there, from ponds and lakes to streams and rivers. Channel and flathead catfish are the two most popular species anglers seek, but there’s also white catfish and the biggest cat in all of North America, the blue catfish. Cats over 40 pounds are a real possibility in Florida. To find out where the best spots are, click here.
"Bream" is a local term used throughout southeast Florida that includes a variety of deep-bodied panfish belonging to the sunfish family. Typically, the species included when talking about bream are bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, redbreast sunfish, and spotted sunfish. Bluegill, the most popular of bream, as well as redear sunfish can be found in almost every body of water, regardless of size or locale. They are a great fish to go after for first-timers to fishing and to kids. More information on bluegill and redear sunfish can be found in our Fishing 101 section.
Preparing for spring is certainly an endeavor in patience and persistence. There are so many things to remember in the late winter and early spring preparation it is hard to say where to start. I usually begin with trying to whittle down all the tackle I bought last summer and fall down to a manageable level. I used to carry 4 hard sided plastic tackle boxed and two soft sided
March is prime freshwater fishing season for many species of fish in Florida. Here's everything you need to know to take advantage, including a list of top spots in the state.
With the first EverStart event over. Cooler weather and high winds brought low weights on day one by Okeechobee standards. But day two prove to be a different story, with weights as high as 35lbs. Day two leader Brandon Medlock went on to win for the second year in a row. His double weed guard jig that his father makes was the major lure he use to help him win. Other techniques were used such as
Sitting at my tying bench I was inspired to tie something a little different. I came across a spider pattern in one of my books and modified it so that it was easier to tie and was more fishable than the original. Take a curved scud hook (size 12) and place it in your vice. Take 6/0 white tying thread and dress your hook. Take some white deer hair (not bucktail) and tie it on top of
Here are 10 great spots if you're looking to take the family on a fishing getaway in the great state of Florida.
Me, my friends and family gettin r done!
All were only 12 to 14 inches and 1/2 lbs.
Ambassador package
Adventures fishing with friends
2012 FISHING
The fish of 2012
Bassin in the 509
i went fishing this weekrnd with my dad and my brother on the richelieu river. we had a blast!! we caught what i wanted at the end , BASS. catch and release , aways!!
Fishing 20 miles off of the coast on Sea of Cortez down in Mexico. We caught two 150lb striped marlin!
Some fish I have caught....More photos in time still working on getting out fishing more :)!!!!
Like to go out to my grandparents who live off of moira lake and do some fishing together here are the pics
Bay of Quinte
CPW colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing derby in Broomfield CO
London Ontario. Fanshawe Conservation.
A good pair of polarized sunglasses can make all the difference in your day on the water!
All the bass me and my friends catch
smallmouth bass caught in 2012
The elk river fishing n stuff
Good old time
ShutUpAndCampGear.com Camp Site/Location
Misc fishing pics
35.11 lb Black Drum from Taylor Lake out of a john boat.
Fish pics
Fishing May 2011 Kazan River Northern Saskatchewan
Fish I have caught over the past few years before joining WFN.
Black Bass
Micropterus
Catfish
Gar
Lepisosteidae
Crappie
Pomoxis
Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Sunfish
Centrarchidae
