When choosing what is best to use when fishing it is important to consider lots of different variables, including weather, terrain, which prey live there, and water clarity. Using different custom fishing rods, casting techniques, personal preferences, and fishing styles can affect this. When fishing in an area where there are a lot of crawfish, bream, perch and bluegill it is common to use natural browns and greens. Also as a general rule of thumb, when the water is clear […]
The migration patterns of crappie can be very interesting and helpful when fishing for them. Once a thin layer of ice forms they will start to settle deeper, around 40 or 50 ft below. When there is a thick layer of ice they tend to stay closer to the surface. They do this because when the ice is thin the sunlight can penetrate considerably farther down than when there is a thick layer of ice. When they do go deeper […]
Fishing is a super fun hobby that can be as relaxing as you want it to be. It can also become an intense hobby with a lot of work behind it, depending on what you’re fishing for. Whether you’re just starting out or know exactly what you’re doing, Castaway Rods has the right tools for the job. Today we’re going to talk about some tips that can make your fishing more fun. To make sure that everything starts off on […]
A topwater plug is a great lure to use for many different kinds of fishing situations. This can be a really great type of bait to use whenever your fishing for largemouth bass especially. We’re going to take a look at some tips that can help you to be more successful when using this type of lure. When you use a topwater plug, you need to remember that it’s imitating a baitfish. The moment this hits the surface of the […]
When a beginner angler looks at saltwater fishing, it can be a bit overwhelming. Taking a look from the outside, you may think that it’s complicated with all the gear and equipment. Take those preconceived notions and throw them all out the window. If you are interested in starting to saltwater fish, then I’m here to tell you that it’s doable. Not only that, but you can do it without having some crazy expensive gear. It’s all about locating your […]
One of the most versatile types of bait out there is the crankbait. There is a wide variety of styles to choose from whenever you want to fish with a crankbait. There will be some that stay shallow and some that can dive incredibly low. Regardless of which you pick, you’ll need to know how to use the crankbait properly. Today we’re going to take a look at the moderate-diving crankbait. This bait is perfect for seven to eleven-foot range […]
There are many tips that can help you accomplish a successful flipping and pitching excursion. You need to pay attention to the rod that you are using. You’ll be doing most of this type of fishing in heavy cover, likely with a lot of vegetation. That means you’ll need something that is sturdy and can endure some tension. A typical rod used for this type of fishing will be over 7 feet long. This length gives you a lot of […]
When it comes to bass fishing, there are many ways to get the job done. Bass will go for live bait and fake lures alike. This means that there are also many different techniques that you could catch bass with. You, of course, don’t need to learn every single type of method, but it couldn’t hurt to learn several for your future fishing. Learning your basics and applying those steps during fishing is essential. Starting from those basics, you’ll have […]