A FISHING GUY|FISHING OVER SKY

Jeanie Smith asked:


Before you attempt to catch fish, you need to find out where they are. Remember that fish are found nearly everywhere there is water with sufficient levels of food, oxygen, and cover. You are certain to be within a relatively close distance to a body of water that has fish living in it. For an angler, this is good news. They are there – now you have to find them! 

All fish are different. Because of this, they do not all live in the same kind of waters. Fish tolerate different environmental conditions. Some of these include differing levels of salt, amounts of oxygen, types and amounts of food, water temperature, and hiding areas. The most distinguishing element of fish is salt. Some fish do not live in areas where there is a lot of salt.

On the other hand, some fish need salt to survive. There are also some types of fish that can live in both saltwater and freshwater.  Freshwater ponds, reservoirs, and rivers contain significantly less salt than the ocean. North America has a majority of freshwater bodies. Some of the fish that you will find in these freshwater bodies are the bluegill, carp, catfish, crappie, and bass. In contrast, many species of fish live in the ocean’s salty water. Thanks to their kidneys, these fish are able to keep the proper balance of salt in their body. The more popular saltwater fish are the bluefish, cod, sea trout, tuna, and flounder.  

Another factor that weighs heavily on where you will find certain fish is oxygen. All fish must have a certain level of oxygen to survive. Some fish, such as carp, survive on less oxygen than fish like trout. The living plants within a lake or stream directly affect the amount of oxygen in the water. They add oxygen to the water through photosynthesis. This process uses sunlight to make food. Oxygen also makes its way into water from the surrounding air.  You will find certain fish in certain bodies of water based on what kind of food is there. It is based on the amount and type of food available in a setting. All fish need to eat, so the amount of competition with other fish is a factor that determines which fish will be in certain areas.  

Fish prefer different water temperatures. Some fish are flexible. They have the ability to live in a wide range of temperatures. Other fish, however, need either cold or warm water to survive. Trout is an example of this. You will only find trout in cold water. Your best bet for finding a certain type of fish is to learn about the type of water it prefers. They are most often found in water that is close to their preferred temperature. We, as humans, can control one factor when it comes to where fish live. Water quality often determines where a fish will live and we have the means to ensure a high level of water quality. All fish must have water that has adequate levels of oxygen. Good-quality water will obviously support more species of fish than water that is polluted. Water that is stagnant, polluted, or lacking adequate oxygen simply cannot support a large group of fish.

While some fish, such as carp, live in water that is not very clean, most fish need a high quality of water in order to survive.   Discovering the places where fish live is the first step to successful fishing. Several factors come into play when looking for a fish’s habitat. Some of these are the levels of salt and oxygen found in water. Another factor is the temperature of the water. All fish are different. Because of this, it benefits you, the angler, to take the time necessary to find the bodies of water in which they live.

Daniel Eggertsen asked:


A pike by definition is a kind of fish that is mainly found in the northern region of America, and northern hemisphere in general. It is common to find the pike fish in Europe, Dakota and Russia. Most fishermen describe the pike as one of the most exciting and adventurous fish to catch, especially during winter. Fishing for other types of fish is quite a hustle especially during the winter, as the fish tend to shut down and hide. The pike however is different because even with the change of weather it is still readily available in most lakes.

The winter period is characterized by ice, even on the surface of large water bodies where fishing is done. Fishing for the pike fish thus require some tips, especially when done during the winter period. According to devotees of pike fishing, the major secret behind pike fishing is to be able to locate the actual location of the fish and be able to attract the pike fish with food.

On the onset of the winter season, the bigger pike fish is easily found in shallow waters. The explanation for this is because during this period, Whitefish and Tulibees are found in shallow water at this time and form very good meals for the pike fish. One of the secrets therefore that is used to catch the pike fish during the winter season is to ensure that one gets there early, so that by the time the pike fish comes out to enjoy its meal for the day, it is caught.

Different lakes have different sizes of pike fish. This variation in size is brought by the nature of the habitat a particular lake provides to the pike fish. An ideal habitat will facilitate growth of fish and vice versa. One may wonder why there should be tips of catching the pike fish. Why can’t the ordinary methods of fishing be used? The answer is rather simple. Although they may be easier to catch, they are not easy to locate especially during the winter and that’s the reason why one must have some fishing tips to be able to catch the pike fish. In addition, pike fish keep moving from the fishing line one too many times making the work rather tiresome. It is thus a challenge though adventurous and exciting to catch the pike fish.

As already mentioned, the pike fish feeds on Whitefish and Tulibee which are types of fish. This means that the pike fish is a carnivorous kind of fish. The pike fish is one kind of fish that behaves strangely. Besides eating other kinds of fish, it sometimes feeds on rats, mice and other small rodents and has also been spotted feeding on the young ones of a duck and even other pike fish! Pike fish are fierce in nature and have the characters of predators.

It is the aggression that the pike fish have that makes pike fishing adventurous and fun. Catching pike fish during winter is more fun and exciting. Besides the manner in which the pike fish are caught during this season, it is also the only fish that is readily available in most lakes during the cold winter season.

However, pike fish is not only available during the cold season but is actually available all round the year and that makes it more preferable to other types of fish that are available seasonally.