Although there's no precise number for lobster traps lost along the New Jersey coast, researchers estimate that over 400 traps may be lost annually, with a 20% trap loss rate
Every tool should have its place, allowing you to react quickly when a fish strikes without tripping over loose gear
Real Fishing Scenarios Understanding hook design is useful, but real-world fishing situations make the differences easier to visualize
Bluegills love company, usually living in loose schools of 20 to 30 individuals
But if the fish are lethargic, pressured, or the water is really dirty, vertical jigging often becomes the necessary approach with a long rod
That way, we can certify it and release that fish as soon as we can. Another call Mefford made was to Cory Watters, who held the previous world record after snagging a paddlefish nicknamed Girth Brooks and weighing at 151.9 pounds in July 2020