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Should I fish with a bobber?

Asked: Capt Bill Lepree, Last Updated:

Is it better to fish with or without a bobber? If fishing live bait for trout, panfish, and bullheads, or you want to suspend your bait off the bottom, a bobber is beneficial to most fishermen. If you are fishing large bait for bigger fish or fishing on the bottom, a bobber can be detrimental to your fishing success.

FAQ

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    While your packages of Herring are continuing to thaw it is now time to make your brine. This is a very simple brine that contains only two ingredients, Rock Salt and bottled water. Combine one bottle (16.9 oz) of water to 1 cup rock salt. At this point you can now add any optional scents or dyes to the brine.

  • Is darker salmon better?

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    May pose a health risk Raw salmon may harbor bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens. ... Cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) kills bacteria and parasites, but if you eat the fish raw, you run the risk of contracting an infection ( 1 , 2 ).

  • Are crawfish bad for ponds?

    Crayfish can make a fun addition to your pond. They nibble on aquatic plants, so they help control weed growth. They eat decaying material, so they - along with Airmax MuckAway - will help keep pond muck to a minimum. ... And they make for some delicious eating for you and your resident fish!

  • Which salmon can you keep?

    Chinook Wild-caught, Chinook (King) Salmon is the most prized salmon in California, not only because it is incredibly delicious, nutritious, and the largest of the salmon species caught commercially, but also because it is only available fresh during certain weeks of the summer.

  • Do ocean fish eat worms?

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    A few species are able to live in brackish as well as fresh water and might live a while. But in general terms, a fresh water fish won't live more than a few minutes in salt water.

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