Most people consider king salmon, also known as Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), the finest of the wild Pacific salmon. King salmon is known for its high content of healthy omega-3 oils and its big taste. What’s special about king salmon? King Salmon is the largest of the Pacific salmon species (they can reach over 100 … Read more
But let’s be honest, the reason people catch them is that they’re delicious. Most anglers agree that Bluegill taste slightly better. They have more fIavor and their flesh is firmer and flakier. Crappie, on the other hand, have a soft meat which some people find bland. What are bluegill fish good for? Due to their … Read more
Sunfish are considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, including Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. In the European Union, regulations ban the sale of fish and fishery products derived from the family Molidae. Sunfish are frequently caught in gillnets. Can you catch a sunfish? Three common techniques for catching bluegills are bobber fishing, casting … Read more
The largest catfish ever caught, according to The Guiness Book of World Records, was a Mekong giant catfish that weighed 646 pounds. Caught by a villager from Thailand, the record-setting catfish was 9 feet long. It is the largest fish ever recorded since Thailand began keeping records in 1981. What is the biggest catfish ever … Read more
Salmon are native to tributaries of the North Atlantic (genus Salmo) and Pacific Ocean (genus Oncorhynchus). Many species of salmon have been introduced into non-native environments such as the Great Lakes of North America and Patagonia in South America. Where do most of the salmon we eat come from? Two-thirds of the salmon eaten by … Read more
Adult pompano and permit can be distinguished from each other by their size. Pompano rarely grow larger than seven pounds, whereas permit weighing 40 pounds are common. The body of a juvenile permit is deeper than that of a pompano of similar length; also, the anal fin of the juvenile permit is orange. Why is … Read more
What state has the largest bluegill? bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) holds the AL State Record and the IGFA World Record. This lake, created by a flooded quarry in Birmingham, Alabama, holds the claim to fame for big bluegill fishing. What’s the world’s biggest crappie? The black crappie would weigh an astonishing 5 lbs 7.68 oz, making … Read more
Treble Hook Size (Small >> Large) Length Width 4 22.60mm 19.05mm 2 26.16mm 20.82mm 1 28.70mm 23.36mm 1/0 31.24mm 25.90mm How do I know what size my treble hook is? Which hook is bigger 1 or 2? The first series relates to the smaller hooks and uses a numbering system generally ranging from 32 to … Read more
Mecca Flat Campground Trail Head. +− Maupin City Park. +− Mecca Flats – Mile 1. +− Mecca Flats – Farmhouse. +− Mecca Flats – Mile 3. +− Trout Creek Campground. +− Davidson Flats Launch and Campground. +− How do you pee on a boat if you’re a girl? A bucket or portable toilet is the … Read more
Species Minimum Size Limits (Total Length in Inches) (1) Open Seasons *2022 UPDATED REGULATION* Summer flounder (fluke) (4) 18.5 May 1 – Oct 9 *2022 UPDATED REGULATION* Black Sea Bass (5) 16 June 23 – Aug 31 Sept 1 – Dec 31 Oyster Toadfish 10 July 16 – May 14 What fish are in season … Read more