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Fishing Line- As you stroll down the fishing aisles, there are many different types of line to choose from, and it can be very confusing to say the least. We hope that after reading this, you'll have a good understanding of fishing line.
Fishing Reels-The reel is one of the first major decisions you need to make when starting out. First, we'll talk about reels in general, then about the different types.
Fishing Rods- When it comes to rods, how do you know which one to choose? This article shows you what to look for when choosing a rod and discusses why choosing the right one is important.
Fishing Lures- This page serves as an introduction to  the basics of real and artificial bait.  After reading this, you should have an understanding of both types, and how to use them.    Fish are funny.  You never know what they want.  Some days they want real bait, and others they want the artificial stuff.  This page discusses both types.
Fishing license- Fishing requires a license. Since each state has different laws. We've gone ahead and made two links for each state. One takes you to the official state DNR site. The other is the specific license page for that state.
Bass Fishing Tips- The Bass fishing tips page is about learning more tactics for catching this very popular fish! We hope you you enjoy the articles you read. We'd love to hear any comments you have.
Crappie Fishing- Crappie may be fished year round but Fall and Spring are the best times. They will move into the shallows become very aggressive when the water temp is 45-50 degrees. This is their prespawn time. They wait till the water gets a few degrees warmer before actually spawning. During these times, look for shallow water that also provides cover such as bushes, weedbeds, fallen trees rocks, points etc.
Bluegill fishing- Bluegill feed on insects and smaller aquatic life. They like quiet water and cover, such as weed beds stumps, brush, docks etc. They can be caught year round, but one of the best times to fish for them is during the spawn. The spawn takes place in the spring and early summer when the water temperature hits 70 degrees. They're easily caught during their spawn because aggressive males guard the spawning beds. Bluegill tend to school together, so if you catch one don’t move, others should be there.
Yellow Perch- Perch is a popular type of panfish. They spawn in the spring, and prefer cool water. During the spawn, can be found in the shallows, and in weed beds. Once the spawn is over, they'll feed in the shallows then travel back to the deeper water. Perch travel in schools. When you’ve found one, don’t move because others are down there as well.