The Bering sea, near the chain of the Aleutian Islands, is one of the most intense patches of ocean on Earth. Strong winds, freezing temperatures, and icy water are normal conditions. The combination makes for some of the most ferocious waves on the planet, where the water can rise andRead More →
Saltwater shrimp’s body isn’t suited to low salinity in water. They only thrive in seas and oceans where the salinity is above 35 gm/Kg. So a saltwater shrimp cannot live in freshwater. Putting these shrimps in freshwater will disrupt their natural osmosis process causing them to bloat and die. IsRead More →
Anglers can troll with both live bait and artificial lures. Slowly trolling a live herring or shad is the predominant method for taking big striped bass in freshwater lakes. Downriggers and sinkers are used to get the baits down to the desired depth. The boat is moved slowly, just enoughRead More →
Look out for storms, high winds and weather fronts, these usually bring lots of driftwood, especially during the winter months. Also look at the direction of the wind and the storm fronts. This will tell you what areas and beaches the driftwood will be washed up on. Can you takeRead More →
Brackish water is a broad term used to describe water that is more saline than freshwater but less saline than true marine environments. Often these are transitional areas between fresh and marine waters. An estuary, which is the part of a river that meets the sea, is the best knownRead More →
According to a fisheries biologist friend, removing dogfish could result in more harm to the aquatic ecosystem than good. Because the dogfish is so well-suited to shallow, low oxygen habitats, they are an efficient predator of juvenile carp. Do freshwater dogfish have teeth? Its canine-like teeth are sharp and numerous,Read More →