Lets Catch And Reel Big Fish

Native American Indian Fish Trap Building a fish trap starts with a body of water that holds fish. Gather a bunch of sticks that are long and thick, like in the video. Tie them up or put in a bin to carry them. You will need some bait like bread worms or corn niblets to put in trap. You're going to place sticks in bottom of water side by side like a wall for a circle. You need an open side where the fish will come in the sticks forming a V shape to allow the fish to go into the trap. The tip of the V will be left open to allow the fish to go in but very hard to get out. Place more sticks in any openings that might allow fish to get out. Now place bait inside the trap. Make sure trap is in shallow water so sticks are sticking out of the water.

Rare Underwater Footage: Why a Pike Will Hit Dead Bait I get a small electric thrill with watching a Northern Pike explode from the deep water — and I get even more when the video footage shows it attacking what looks like a, dead bait. At first glance, a dead fish shouldn’t be interesting. But underwater behavior is different and more nuanced than that: scent, silhouette, and timing all combine to turn something still into tasty prey. Using underwater cameras brings in the excitement on how pike hunt. They don’t simply crash in blindly; more often they stalk, circle, and test the bait. A pike may approach from an angle it hides in the shadow, pause to checkout the bait, then commit. That brief hesitation — a predator risking it all for the reward — is exactly what anglers see in slow-motion footage. It’s a reminder that predation is equal in parts patience and power. For anglers, the takeaways are practical. First, don’t dismiss dead bait. Even when it isn’t thrashing,...

Why Fish Behavior Changes Everything: Tips for Crappie & Pike Enthusiasts There’s a moment in every fishing day—whether casting for crappies off the bank or watching underwater footage of a pike lunging at a dead bait—when you realize: it’s not always the gear, but the behavior. Understanding how fish think, move, and respond turns lucky days into consistent ones. For crappie anglers fishing from the bank, patience isn’t optional—it’s essential. Crappies often hug structure: submerged limbs, brush, docks, or shallow weed edges. They hold there because it offers shelter and ambush opportunities. When casting, try to imagine the hiding places rather than blank water. A small, subtle movement—like dropping a light jig or providing a gentle twitch—can trigger a bite from fish that are wary of anything too flashy. Now, flip to pike. Those predators are not just muscle and speed—they're calculated. Underwater video reveals it: a “dead” bait still beckons with scent, si...

Unexpected Thrills: Fishing from Inside the Minnow Trap I’ve always thought of the minnow trap as a humble tool—a small boxful of promise, dangling quietly in the water. But sometimes, fishing from inside the trap itself becomes the real surprise. It’s not just about what you catch; it’s about what you learn when your hopes are confined to a little cage in the stream or lake. Most folks use minnow traps strictly to gather bait. You drop it in, wait, pull it out, and perhaps refill your live bait supply for the day. But there’s something mesmerizing about leaning over the edge, watching fish dart in and out, circling the opening, tempted by the smell, by the motion—or by nothing at all but your presence above the water. A while back I placed a trap near a weed edge, where current brushed by submerged branches. I expected minnows, maybe small sunfish. When I dipped my hand in, I could feel the water’s pulse, smell the earthy decay of lake leaves and algae. Then, as I lifte...

Ice Fishing For Beginners

By Jeff Matura Hand Power Ice Augers Hand powered ice augers are the least expensive, and do a great job at cutting through the ice, especially the Strike Master Lazer. For occasional fishermen that don't log a lot of days on the hard stuff, this is probably the best choice. When selecting a hand auger you can save a lot of work and time by using the smallest diameter auger you can. The larger the diameter of the blade, the tougher a task it is to drill as you are moving more ice. So in my opinion it's very important when buying a hand auger to purchase a size of auger no bigger than it has to be. Gas Powered Ice Augers For those that spend a great deal of time on the ice, or fish lakes that are prone to thick ice, a gas-powered auger is the way to go. These augers can cut through the hard surface in seconds, allowing you more time to fish, and less time to rest your weary body. Being to quickly drill many holes also lets you lower your ice transducer into that many more ...