Whether you are trying to decide if kayaking is right for you, or want to get someone else into it with you, there are many great reasons to get into kayaking. Because there are so many reasons, we are just focusing on the top ten best reasons why you should start kayaking as soon as possible.

Crappies are in abundance during the winter months and it is the perfect time to try to catch some. Because the crappies huddle together in groups you can catch dozens in a very quick period of time with very little effort. For this reason there are limits to how many you can catch, but you are well within your right to hit that limit and use some different methods to  guarantee you get every fish you can. To help you reach your full quota of crappies as easily as possible there are a few great ways to improve your odds and not have to spend days or weeks in the freezing cold.

Take a stroll through the fishing department at the local outdoor retailer and you will see that lures and line come in a broad array of colors. However, does the color of the lure actually matter? The answer will depend on how fish see and depth.

A fish pond is a relatively simple way to add beautiful living art to any yard, garden or landscape. But it is important to consider the climate you live in, especially the winter months. To keep your fish safe and your pond functioning all year round it is important to plan ahead and figure out how specifics like size and depth come into play.

Once the month of October rolls around, particularly in northern lakes, bass start to vacate the shallow water, and migrate to deeper depths in order to set up shop. The off-shore structure may take the shape of rocky shoals, still-healthy weed beds, as well as deep timber, or humps and points. The initial drop-off inside the main lake always is a great starting point.