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What do fish do in the fall?

Asked: Reeds Rod Wraps, Last Updated:

When the sun starts warming that top layer of the water column, that bait gets active and therefore, the fish get active. Fall is just a nice break in the fishing grind because this is a good time of the year to sleep in, eat some breakfast and get out there mid-morning.

FAQ

  • Why can catfish survive better in low oxygen conditions?

    Catfish have evolved to tolerate muddy, low water situations. Under low oxygen levels, certain catfish such as brown bullheads can breathe through their skin and even use their air bladder as an emergency lung by gulping surface air.

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    Prawns are a great source of high quality protein, and provide some of the most important vitamins and minerals that make up a healthy diet. They are surprisingly low in calories and are made up of extremely healthy cholesterol.

  • Who has the most expensive boat on Wicked Tuna?

    The most expensive boat on the series is the Hot Tuna, a 48' Dixon Series 60 Detroit that costs $300,000. After that, the PinWheel, a 45' Provincial Boat Builder, set crews back $280,000. The Hot Tuna is captained by TJ Ott, while the PinWheel is helmed by Tyler McLaughlin.

  • Why is the red swamp crayfish bad?

    Why it is a problem: According to MISIN, red swamp crayfish can be a host for parasites and diseases and can carry crayfish fungus plague. Once they become established, they can negatively impact an ecosystem due to its diverse diet, including plants, insects, snails, fish and amphibians.

  • How many shrimp are in 10 pounds?

    The other confusing thing is that the larger the count, the smaller the shrimp! Huge shrimp may count 10 per pound, while very small shrimp count 60 per pound. When reading shrimp package labels, you'll see numbers like 16/20 or 16-20 count. That means there are between 16 and 20 shrimp per pound.

  • Why can't I catch fish?

    Once the water temperature gets too hot or cold fish tend to shut down. If the fish aren't biting it may just be too cold or too hot for the fish that you are trying to catch. Or you may just need to slow your presentation and cast directly on them so that it doesn't take a lot of energy for them to grab your lure.

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