Learning to Fish

  For my fifth blog post I will be outlining some commonly used gear in fresh water fishing. Since starting the blog I have done hours of research into what kind of gear to use to improve my overall fishing experience. When I moved to Chico I was using a small, light weight, and very old rod and reel combo. While this combo worked well for catching trout in mountain streams and small fish, the age of the reel finally let me down, causing a lot of tangles, jams, and headaches. In search of a new rod, I researched the many types of rods and reels, in search of the best fit for me.  https://irp.cdn-website.com/0a3bd12b/dms3rep/multi/fishing+rods+on+racks.jpeg The first thing that I researched was what kind of rod I wanted. My old rod was a 5’5” rod with light action, which worked well with small fish and in brushy and cramped fishing spots. For my new rod, I wanted something with a little heavier action, and a little longer so that I could cast farther. I originally considered ...

  For my fourth post in this blog, I will be exploring different species of fish that reside in the waters near me. Butte County is home to a number of different species of fish that reside in many different environments, such as lakes, rivers, small streams, and ponds. There are varieties of fishing species ranging from bluegill to white sturgeon. Each of these fish present their own unique challenges when anglers are attempting to catch them. In this blog post I will be exploring the different methods used to catch these different species of fish, and the uses people have for them.  One of the most common and popular varieties of fish in the United States is the bass. Butte County is home to multiple bass species, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, and striped bass. Being the most common sportfish in the United States, there is a huge list of ways to catch them. Bass are very aggressive predatory fish, and will try to eat anything that fits in their m...