Author: Scotty Kyle – Page 5 – BaitYourHook Blog

Life History of a Fish: Nile Perch

I am one of the biggest freshwater fishes in the world. People in the basins of the Nile and the Congo call me “king of the river” or “water elephant”. I am Nile perch.

Life History of a Fish: Common Carp

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

I am an irresistible attraction for many anglers, the fish that started aquaculture back in Ancient Rome, and a dangerous invasive species. I am the common carp

Life History of a Fish: Northern Pike

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

I am a large and aggressive freshwater fish, whose long body and flat head with big mouth and numerous teeth remind many of the crocodile: northern pike.

Amazing Fly-Fishing Opportunities in Africa

Fishing in Africa

From sneaking up on giant Nile perch in a remote river in Cameroon to casting for billfish off the Kenya coast or hunting trophy rainbow trout in South Africa there are now incredible, and often well organised, but little known, opportunities for the sport fly fisher in Africa.

Life History of a Fish: Brown Trout

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

I belong to the true trout family and am a prized quarry for fly-fishing enthusiasts. You can catch me on many continents. I am a brown trout.

Life History of a Fish: Atlantic Blue Marlin

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

I am an Atlantic blue marlin, probably the most sought after species for extreme sport fishing anywhere in the world.