Species |
Habitat |
Fishing Method |
Largemouth bass |
Found in freshwater. Likes to stay near underwater
structure and vegetation |
Largemouth bass are usually fished for using lures but
can also be caught on live bait. |
Crappie |
These fish are usually found in larger bodies of
water and are a freshwater species. |
A popular method to catch crappie is called jigging which involves
using a weighted hook called a jighead. Artificial or live bait is
placed on the hook and the bait is dropped down to a certain depth. |
Common Carp |
These fish are freshwater and like to stay near vegetation. |
Carp are very finnicky so they require a stealthy presentation.
Dough or corn is usually put on a small hook as the bait.
|
Bluegill |
Bluegill like to stay in schools in shallower water. |
These fish are very aggressive which makes them easy to catch.
The most common baits to use are worms and corn. |
Catfish |
Catfish like to stay in deeper water and occasionally come
to shallower areas at night to hunt. |
Bottom fishing is a method used to catch catfish. This method
requires a heavy weight to reach the bottom and patience while
waiting for a bite. A commonly used bait is live bluegill. |