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Freshwater Species

Introduction

One important step in learning to catch fish consistently is understanding them. Here, each game fish is described in detail as well as their various habits, characteristics and the techniques used to catch them. With the information on these pages, you will be able to increase your likelihood of consistently landing more fish.

Rick Smeland wrote us and said, "...There has never been a better teacher than experience, and it is useful for both beginners and experts alike to understand as much about the fish that they are trying to catch as it is to understand techniques and equipment, etc. A combination of understanding the fish and the techniques used to catch them will help you to hook more fish to the end of your line. Your section on species is one of the best I have seen."

We share the opinion that knowledge of the species is essential, which is why we emphasize and repeatedly reference this section. By providing you with a detailed knowledge of the various species, which is often overlooked when looking for tips, techniques and the latest, greatest lures, we hope to help you increase your catch significantly. This section also serves as a basic reference and guide to the primary freshwater game fish in North America. Explore these pages. We promise you that there is something for the novice and the expert.

Kurt Wintermeyer writes, "Not only should today's angler equip himself with the various "tools of the trade," but he should also equip himself with a better understanding of the fish that he is trying to catch. Having this knowledge in your tackle box will make you a more successful angler, whether you are wading a river for trout or drift trolling on open water..."

Every day more and more research is conducted on fish physiology, habitats, etc. There has never been a better time for the angler to learn more about this sport. In addition to Fishresource.com, there are more resources at the fingertips of today's anglers than ever before. You can reference magazines, books, workshops and the World Wide Web. Please visit our Fishing Links section for other online fishing resources.

Although the technologies will always change over time, from hooks made of bone to satellite GPS systems, a few things remain relatively constant. Firstly, the general principles of fishing have not changed, from as far back as we can see, from luring to catching and secondly, the actual fish themselves have not changed. This is why we encourage you to explore this section to gain a better understanding of the fish species themselves.

If you would like to see additional species added to our list of freshwater fish, please email your request to admin@fishresource.com and we will do our best to add it. Or, if you have specific questions regarding individual species, please email ask@fishresource.com and we will do our best to answer them.

Freshwater Fish Species

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