Freshwater salmon fishing can be done from the shore or a boat, and many of the methods can be used either way. Boat fishing affords anglers some opportunities not available to shore anglers. Drift fishing Figure 1. Diagram showing standard strategy for salmon fishing a run or drift on a river. Photo 1. A corky […]
If you’re new to freshwater fishing, or a seasoned angler looking for a new fishing boat, read about the best boats for freshwater fishing. Trout Trout have fins entirely without spines, and all of them have a small adipose (fatty) fin along the back, near the tail. There are many species, and even more populations […]
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Why do I need to keep my speckled trout alive? In my area (Mobile Bay in Southwest Alabama) we have several fishing tournaments that are focused on speckled trout or have speckled trout categories. Many of those tournaments do not require nor reward for bringing in live speckled trout but a few do provide rewards. […]
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10.8. Lymphocystis in Aquarium Fish Fish commonly get a white to pink cauliflower like growth on their bodies. The disease is often referred to as “Cauliflower Disease”. It’s called Lymphocystis. Makes a wart on the fish. It is caused by a virus belonging to the Iridoviridae family. Generally, the growths are white to pink but […]
Courtesy of H Yip on Flickr Two weeks ago, I saw ‘Blackfish’, the fascinating new documentary about killer whales in captivity. Here’s the trailer. I enjoyed the movie, but it left me with questions. A lot of questions. Neuroscience questions. What makes whales different from other animals? How do whales perceive humans? What did the […]
For many people summer in Australia means trips to the beach, often with the company of our furry friends. While a trip to the beach is a day of fun, sunbaking and swimming, there can be hidden dangers lurking for your dog. One of these dangers are puffer fish which are highly toxic to dogs, […]
Planted tanks are a popular and rapidly growing segment of the aquarium hobby, one that allows hobbyists to combine the beauty of nature with the benefits of a balanced ecosystem. Unlike a traditional aquarium, live plants are the primary focus, with fish being an accent or compliment to the overall effect. Benefits of Live Plants […]
Seek Help If Your Fish Exhibits Abnormal Behaviors Of course you’d take your cat or dog to see a veterinarian when there’s a health concern. But what do you do when your sick pet is a fish? Leslie, a third-year student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, noticed something odd on her […]
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Like most fishermen I like to use skill in my fishing, trying new techniques to outwit finned prey. But sometimes I don’t feel like working for my catch, just loafing along shore watching redwing blackbirds and ducks and letting my equipment do my fishing for me. I like it best of all when I develop […]
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NOTE: Always check with your veterinarian first before giving your dog any new foods, especially “people foods.” What might be OK for one dog might not be good for your dog, depending on multiple factors, such as their age, health history, health conditions, and diet. Dogs on prescription diets should not be fed any food […]
If you own freediving, jet or split fins, you may think that you’re quite the swimmer – and you might be – when comparing yourself to your fellow scuba divers. When comparing yourself to the speeds at which the fastest fish in the world reach, we’re sorry to say – you are incredibly slow. While […]
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In northeastern Germany, about 75 km north of Berlin, a little lake sits nestled in the woods. In the lake’s depths swims a little fish – a dwarf cisco, Coregonus fontanae. In the fish’s name, there’s a story tucked away. Coregonus fontanae is one of a pair of cisco species in Lake Stechlin. Around the […]