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 We've already discussed pike and trout fishing, but what about carp? This post will discuss carp fishing and what you need to know about it.     Carp's lifestyle     Carps have a pretty relaxed lifestyle, living in freshwater environments, like lakes, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs. They prefer shallow to moderate depths in less-turbulent waters and besides living in freshwater environments they can tolerate Brackish water (where the river meets the sea). In deeper waters, they tend to stay close to the surface plants, where they can find food and shelter.     They're warm-water fish, being the most active between temperatures of 15-30 degrees Celsius. In the winter they are semi-dormant.     Carp is tolerant to low-oxygenated waters, being very adaptable to a variety of aquatic conditions. That's why you can find them in almost all artificial ponds. They prefer slow-moving or still waters and they spawn in early spring when temperatures rise...

In this post, we'll discuss one of the most beautiful fishing spots on Earth, The Danube Delta.         Looking fictional, The Danube Delta is located in Romania, with a small part of it in Ukraine. Before emptying into the sea, the Danube River splits into multiple lakes, channels, marshes, and wetlands.     Covering around 4,152 square kilometers, the Danube Delta is the second-largest delta in Europe, but the best one preserved in the continent. Birds are a very important category of the Danube Delta's biosphere, here you'll find  Pelicans, Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, and many more.     But what about fish?     The Danube Delta hosts over 100 species of fish, the most important being the Sturgeon.  The biggest species of Sturgeon, the Beluga, can reach 7 meters (23 feet) and a weight of over 1000 kg (2200 lbs), so yeah, here, the Sturgeon is the boss. Unfortunately, some, 50-100 years ago fishermen hunted those gigantic...

Have you ever wondered what this is? Yeah, in this post we'll discuss fly rods and everything you need to know about them. History     The first recorded mention of fly fishing comes from Aedian who 2000 years ago wrote about local fishermen fishing for trout with fly rods using artificial flies tied to a line. It was built from simple materials like wood.     As time passed by, the fly rods became more sophisticated. Nowadays materials for rods are graphite and carbon fiber, those being the most popular ones, for their strength and flexibility.     Fly rods are usually longer than usual rods because in fly fishing you're basically casting the line, not a lure or bait. So, a longer rod allows the angler to cast further. Another important aspect of the fly rod is placing the fly in tight spaces, where trout may hide.     The flying rod looks very simple. It does have a long rod and a reel. Let's talk about the reel.     As you've probably...

In this post, we'll discuss spinning rods from A to Z, so grab a cup of coffee and let's begin. This is going to be a good one. History     The first development of a fishing reel appeared in China as early as 400 CE, but more specifically the spinning reel was first recorded in 1651, and was used by Thomas Barker in his book,, The Art of Angling''. The Spinning rod began to take shape in the mid-19th century, and from then on the development of the reel was represented by materials. Most of them were made from split bamboo until fiberglass became popular in the early 20th century.     Nowadays the complexity of the spinning rods is just unbelievable, and the variety of models, and colors. sizes and so more is captivating. Size     The size of the spinning rod shouldn't be a very big problem even for a beginner. The size is represented by numbers.      500-1000.     These reels are lightweight and designed for light fishing. They wo...

Let me tell you a story. The second time I've ever gone fishing was in a lake very close to the beach. Yeah, I was on a holiday with my parents at the beach. Before we left, the guy who taught me everything about fishing had come up with the idea to take a spinning rod (which I didn't know what it was) with me. I agreed and he showed me all the instructions about the use of it and much more. He gave me as bait, 2 small spoons, and one soft micro-lure. Long story short, I've reached the lake and started asking around for maggots or worms. Everybody was looking strangely at me, seeing that I was fishing with artificial lures. At that time I didn't even know that you don't need to add anything to the hook when spoon or soft lure fishing, but what can I say? Dumb little boy. I cast the first time and once my lure got in the water I let the lure sink to the bottom and started waiting. This is what I have to do (I told myself). 10 minutes later a guy with almost the same ...

 My name is Voicu Flavius, and I've been fishing for quite some time. I'm your host on this digital fishing trip because fishing is complex, and without somebody guiding you, the probability of falling in love with fishing is very small.  My Blog has been created to help beginners and even amateurs in their fishing journey. It discusses different topics, from starting fishing to reel mechanics and professional equipment for advanced anglers. I expose some of my adventures and events in almost all my posts because you can learn from my mistakes, and by doing that you'll love fishing a lot more. That's enough about me, now is your time to shine! I hope you'll enjoy the content and learn something from it!

Tackle Box, tackle box and tackle box, angler's desire. In this post, we'll discuss one of the most researched topics around anglers, the tackle box, what you need to add to it, types of lures, and many more.     The tackle box itself.     Most of the tackle boxes come empty, so you need to fill them up.     This is a small-sized tackle box, but sometimes those are better than bigger ones. You can find them in different colors, mostly transparent, in different sizes, and most commonly in different shapes.          What do you put in it?     This is a national importance problem, because all the anglers, beginners or professionals, buy too much stuff. Believe me, even though I have the same problem, I'll tell you something better than,, stop buying so much stuff''. STOP bringing so much stuff with you when fishing. I know a guy that will bring every pike equipment even if we fish for carp, so yeah we're all crazy.   ...

When living, or traveling in the mountains or close to them, the only way of fishing is fishing for trout. So, in this post, we will discuss the behavior of trouts, their favorite food, lures special for them, and the retrieving of the cast.     Let's talk about the fish itself.     The Trout is a freshwater fish, belonging to the salmonid family. YES! Trout is related to the Salmon, so when catching a trout you can say,, I caught a Salmon, Kind of'''.     They thrive in clean, cold waters, being dependent on well-oxygenated waters. Common habitats:     Streams and Rivers- They love to hide in very fast cold streams, especially rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout. Hiding from predators is crucial for them so they hide in deeper pools. In general, you can find them in gravel or cobblestone riverbeds.     Cold water lakes with temperatures typically below 13 degrees Celsius, like mountain lakes, are a great habitat for them especia...

One of the main components of a rod is the line so having good knowledge about it will help you become a better angler. This post will discuss the strength, colors, and usage of different line types.      Now let's clarify something. Does the line color matter?     YES! It does matter. So here are the things you need to know:     - The clarity of the water is crucial. The lighter or translucent colors in clear water are more effective, because the fish will be less precarious, and the biting chances are bigger. In murky waters, something more colorful line like red and yellow is the best choice.       - Environment. If you're fishing along some vegetation or sandy areas you should have some green or yellow lines, imitating the environment.     - Fish Species. Some fish are more shy and scared than others, like trout fishing, where you need translucent lines to ensure your catch.     Ok, now that you know what lin...

If you're going on a fishing trip and don't know what to bring? You are in the right place. In this post, we'll discuss the equipment for your trip and much more.     Ok, let's get straight to the point. We all know that when you have a day more and you're leaving for that fishing trip you're too excited and you can't sleep. Now, let me tell you how to fix that.  You can't.     Now that we've clarified this unfixable problem let's focus on more important things, like location. Location is the most important aspect in fishing. It doesn't matter if you've been to that place before because you just might find America again. So yeah, going to a place that you've never fished on it's not just a mystery, but an expedition too.     Good. We can now focus on the equipment. What do you take in? Rods! It doesn't matter what you fish for, the most important thing that you must normally have are rods! Multiple rods if you can, because a l...