Fishing 101 – BaitYourHook Blog

Life History of a Fish: Crappie

I am a broad-backed panfish with a soft mouth, and a fine table reputation. I am the very definition of a springtime obsession. I am crappie.

Fishing 101: How Heat Changes Fish Behaviour and Tips for Summer Fishing

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

As summer water warms, fish shift depth, location, and feeding windows to balance temperature, oxygen, and prey. Here’s how to adapt and keep catching.

Life History of a Fish: Redfish (Red Drum)

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

I am bronze-backed, copper-sided, and strong-tailed. I am a tradition, an obsession, the fish that turns casual fishing into a lifelong disease. I am redfish.

Fishing 101: How to Talk Fishing Boats. A Beginner’s Guide to Boating Lingo

Fishing 101

Confused by charter boat jargon? This guide translates essential terms to help you book the perfect fishing adventure and enjoy your day on the water!