Freshwater Fishing

There are a few ways fish survive in frozen lakes.

Most Lakes Don’t Freeze Down to the Bottom

How do fish live in frozen lakes?

It is important to understand that most lakes do not completely freeze all the way down to the bottom (unless they are very shallow).

Colder water rises to the surface and warmer water sinks to the bottom. The water on the surface will freeze to form a layer of ice. Ice has the least density, which makes it float.

Water Pressure Prevents Freezing in Deeper Waters

Essential fish habitat includes all types of aquatic habitats where fish spawn, breed, feed or grow to maturity.

Cliffs and Steep Shore Banks

When a cliff or steep shore has a bank that drops directly into deep water, it doesn’t provide the type of environment that attracts fish.

However, cliffs and banks can be good places to fish if they have ledges, underwater shelves, or gentle slopes that lead out to deeper water.

To determine if a cliff has an underwater shelf or slope, check the base for crumbled-off rock. These rocks are good places for deep-water fish to come to spawn or search for food.

Are you going on a fishing trip in the near future?

Do you have a handy checklist that can help organize and simplify your trip?

Even if you are a novice or expert angler, or if your trip is for 2 weeks or 2 hours, this fishing checklist will help you make the most out of your trip.

This list includes things you may or may not need.

The Complete List

1 . Fishing License, including applicable stamps and if going on private property written permission

2. Fishing Pole(s), make sure you know the legal limit on how many poles you can use

The Difference Between Mono and Braided Line

Casting Distance

A braided line is considerably stronger with a smaller diameter than mono. That means you can spool more lines onto your reel, and you can cast further with lighter lures or rigs.

The ability to fire a cast way out into any spot in your vicinity is a reason that anglers tout braided lines.

Ease of Knot Tying

The braided line is thinner, which can make knot-tying a little more difficult.

Line Stretch

The monofilament line is far more prone to stretching than the braided line.

Monofilament Line vs Braid Line

When it comes to fishing lines, there are two main types: monofilament and braid.

Monofilament Line

A monofilament line is made from a single layer of wire that’s tightly coiled. This makes the line strong but also makes it less flexible than the braided line.

This might not be a problem if you’re looking for a stiff line that won’t break easily, but it could be limiting if you’re after a line that’s capable of handling some flex.

One downside of the monofilament line is its limited range.