Fishing Persuasive Essay

Locating bass can sometimes prove to be a futile attempt leaving one to wonder, where did they all go? During one such outing at Shakamak State Park located in Jasonville Indiana. I found myself searching shallow and deep, shade and sun, grass and rock, dead-falls and standing timber for any bass willing to take the bait. I had decided that the bass just were not in a feeding mood but I was. I eased into a cove and pondered my predicament over a cold drink and turkey sandwich. I had searched every possible hiding spots in that lake and wondered what it would take to salvage the day after such a long trip to enjoy some of the great bass fishing Shakamak State Park has to offer.

As our seasons change, so does the cycle of the bass. The seasons can be quite beneficial to fisherman or detrimental to novices who don’t know the cycle of the bass and where to find them during different seasons. As the seasons change, so does the ability to catch bass. Most professional bass fishermen will know that it is extremely difficult to catch bass in the summer however, it is still possible and as the bass life time progresses, usually by summer you can find the biggest and juiciest bass. I have devised a series of tips which should be followed to ensure you are in the right place at the right time.

Northern Pike are a big predator in a lake's ecosystem, and a fear to countless fish.

Stehekin River is able to offer you some of the best fly-fishing that is available in the Northwest. As of March 1st, Catch and Release Season opens in the lower river, although bait is prohibited. Regular Season, which allows artificial

The Northern Pike is truly a staple of Canadian sports fishing. It has not only survived the cold Canadian temperatures, it has thrived for 62 million years. Although this species can be found in most of the northern hemisphere, the pike as we call it or the jackfish if you’re in Manitoba, is prevalent in Canada as one of our ultimate game fish. The Pike is an ambush predator and once this fish attacks there is no escape from it razor teeth.

Recent surveys by the U.S. fish and wildlife service have shown that over 40 million fishing and hunting licenses were sold in 2014. Fishing and hunting products such as lead bullets, lead fishing weights, and lead hooks have been released into the environment for many years now. After talking to my dad about a recent story of California condors being lead poisoned and killed after ingesting lead from dead animals, it made me think of how much lead is truly in the environment which sparked my curiosity. According to my estimation, I contribute around 175 ounces of lead into the environment. This is due to the hundreds of shotgun shells I shoot every year for hunting and target practice and the numerous ounces of lead lost while fishing due

Finding a spot to fish is definitely a major key in being successful at ice fishing. Your best bet is to pick a lake that is actively fished and go out where all the other fisherman are. Most guys you encounter out on the ice are very courteous and share tips and tricks with you. Fishing in 12-15ft of water over a weed bed will be your best bet at catching a significant number of fish. If you fish around many guys at all, you are bound to encounter fish finders like Vexilars or Marcum flasher.

The water level at Beardsley Lake is up on the launch ramp extension, and plants from Moccasin Creek Hatchery have been made. I have no reports on how the fishing has been.

When you are fly fishing, you will want to go where the fish are most plentiful. That means traveling (perhaps) to rivers and streams where fish like trout and walleye are known to live. The challenge in fly fishing lies in making the fly look real to the fish below water. Fly fishing in remote places like Alaska and Canada are great vacation getaways. You can plan a fly fishing trip to many different spots including Mexico, South America, and even Russia.

Walleye, Sauger, and Saugeye can be caught up to twelve pounds with a length of thirty inches with an average of three pounds and twenty inches. Northern Pike can be caught up to forty pounds with a length of fifty five inches. An average size pike is about twenty five inches, weighing about three pounds. Perch are a smaller breed of fish, with a maximum weight of three and a half pounds and a length of twenty inches. On average, perch caught are about eleven inches long weighing a pound. Sturgeon are by far the largest fish, weighing in at fifteen hundred pounds and a maximum length of twenty feet. Sturgeon are a rare fish on the lake we travel too, therefore only a few small sturgeon have been caught. Chub are another breed of fish that can be caught in Canada. The maximum length and weight for a chub is nine pounds and twenty five inches. Fisherman do not each chubs because of their likelihood of having worms or other diseases, contaminating the meat. On average, chubs caught are fifteen inches weighing in at two pounds. Whitefish is another kind of fish that can be caught at Parent Lake, but are very rare. The maximum length and weight of a whitefish is twenty five inches and five pounds. On average, they are only fifteen inches and weigh only a pound and a half. Flatfish is the last kind of fish that can be caught at Parent

I believe any type of fish would sell well in the Minnesota especially my Northern Pike!

This specific fish is a very interesting animal. The muskellunge (muskie) is the largest member of the pike family. These fish love to lurk around rock bars, stumps, ledges, and many different types of weeds. “A lean mean fightin’ machine that is arguably the most sought-after trophy in Wisconsin.” (Terrance Dehring WI DNR). Muskies will attack almost anything that can fit in there mouths such as muskrats, ducks, mice, and others. These fish are very aggressive they are a superlative predator that lurks in the freshwaters of the northern states. Muskies can be located in many states such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New york and some provinces in Canada. The muskie is a very pressured fish in the northern states and spots you have fished in the past have been overfished. The fish is a very smart animal that isn't afraid to attack and conquer.

Government research into lake fishing has brought us some interesting figures. It turns out that 90% of the fish congregate in 10% of the lake. Have you ever gone fishing and not had a single bite? While on the other side of the lake catch nets are brimming? If you had a fish finder you would be able to identify the exact area where the fishing is best.

The large amount of fresh water in lake Winnipegosis (195 km ) serves as a excellent habitat for fishes therefore allowing fishing.

Surrounded by beautiful scenery, there are mountains and lakes Lake Lure is a perfect place to visit when you want to escape and spend time outdoors or just enjoying the wonderful mountains and lakes .