Jim Moynagh offers some gift ideas for the fisherman. If you are searching for something to wrap for the fisherman in your life, check out these suggestions. These are reasonably priced and things you might not think of when searching for that prefect gift.

picture Jim Moynagh's Fishing Christmas Gift Guide

Asian Carp are native to Asia but have been introduced in many other areas as a food fish. In the US they escaped and are now widespread in all of the Mississippi River drainage. There is fear they will get into the Great Lakes.

These carp eat huge amounts of plankton and remove this critical food from the food chain, hurting all native species. They also take food from native filter feeders like paddlefish. Growing up to 100 pounds and 40 inches long, they can eat up to 40 percent of their body weight. They also jump when frightened, so when a boat passes they may jump up and hit boaters and skiers. Some have been injured and a few killed.

Asian Carp Are Causing Huge Problems

Jim Moynagh is a professional bass fisherman on the FLW trail and has been very successful, winning over $900,000 in his career. He helped design the Rock Jig for All Terrain Tackle and his tips on how to use it will help you catch more bass.

picture (c) Jim Moynagh

Jim Moynagh On Fishing The Rock Jig - How To Fish The Rock Jig

There are untold numbers of plastic worm manufacturers out there and you can get any color, shape and size you want. Sometimes I think I have tried them all and haul half of them in my boat. For the past two years I have fished one bait about 90 percent of the time.

The T-Mac Worm from NetBait is a straight seven inch worm that comes in a wide variety of colors. I rig them on jig heads, Texas and Carolina style and even fish them weightless. They work well for me.

NetBait T-Mac Plastic Worm Review

Captain Jim Hirt has a method for finding brown trout on Lake Michigan. He says they are controlled by temperature so he looks for temperature zones to catch them. This article explains what a zone is, how to find the right zone, how to fish it and what lures to use.

Do you fish zones for fish? Share your tips and methods in the comment section below.

picture (c) Captain Jim Hirt

Catch Brown Trout In Lake Michigan By Fishing the Zone

Knowing how to fish a jig and pig helps but where do you fish it? It will catch fish just about anywhere you try but some types of cover and structure are beter than others. Try to find these kinds of places and you should catch bass in them this winter.
Where To - Fish a Jig and Pig

A jig and pig is a great bait for cold water bass fishing. It will catch bass, especially big bass, almost any time of year but it is expecially good in the winter. Try these ways to fish a jig and pig and see if they will work for you.
How To Fish a Jig and Pig

Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

I was sent a Sheffield Lock-Back Pocket Knife to test and review. This knife has several features that make it a good fishing knife. It is aluminum and stainless steel which keeps it light and slows corrosion. The clip on lanyard is a nice feature no matter what kind of fishing you do but would really help when wading. And the price is very reasonable. picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Sheffield Lock-Back Pocket Knife Review

Information about different kinds of cats and records for each kind. What kinds of cats have you caught? What is your biggest? Share your story in the comments section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Catfish and Bullheads