The single most sought after food source for the gamefish in our local reservoirs is the shad. We have two species of shad in both Belton and Stillhouse Hollow lakes — gizzard shad and threadfin shad.

After getting the fish in a bucket, I re-baited and sent the treble hook down again. Almost immediately, I felt another bite, and pulled up gently to set the hook. Feeling some heavy resistance and a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Bait is a crucial part of catching fish in Tampa Bay. When looking for live bait, it can be expensive. Using ...

Aug. 28—Recent sightings of individuals using cast nets to harvest fish from streams in northeastern Oklahoma sparked concerns among water protectors. State law prohibits the use of cast nets and ...

In this fun cast net fishing session, I use a cast net as a bait trap to catch some incredibly colorful bait fish for my next big catch. Watch as I throw, scoop, and reveal a surprising variety of ...

Although shad reports have been slow thus far, that will change as the water temperature begins to rise. The peak is normally ...