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Carp Fishing – Big Pussy


Andy playing & landing a 100lb Catfish from Le Val Dore – lake 2. The fight lasted almost an hour…. www.carpland.co.uk http

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Carp Fishing : Winter Spirit


A carp fishing session shot in the Winter of 2006 at the Etang de Pierre La Treiche in France. The clips shows info on carp fishing techniques as well as some great carp banked by the group of top class anglers present.

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Tips On How To Build A Pond

A pond is not only a stunning garden feature but is also a wonderful wildlife habitat, attracting birds, insects and many other animals.


Building a pond from scratch can seem a daunting task however it need not be, having the correct equipment and understanding what form of pond will suit your needs is half the battle.


The first thing to consider when you build a pond is where it will be located, try to view where the pond will be from many different angles, try looking from an upstairs window also, use what ever you have to mark out a make believe pond so you can see it from different angles.


You need to consider the size of your pond, this will be affected by the size of your garden and what you are considering to have in the pond. A larger pond would be needed for larger fish such as koi carp where as a smaller pond would suit goldfish or if the pond was just for newts and frogs.


Once you have defined the parameter of the pond (this is often done with string or hosepipe) and you are happy with the size and positioning you will need to excavate the area. Dig out the turf and keep going until the required depth is achieved, remember to remove any sharp stones or large lumps of mud.


When digging the pond it is recommended that you leave one side with a slop so any animals that accidentally fall in have a way of getting out, it is also a place where you fish can bask in the sun.


Once you have dug the pond you will need to lay a base, if you decide to use concrete then you will need to add some sort of wire to it to bind it together and prevent it from cracking, sand is another option, lay a layer of sand around the hole you have dug, this will protect the pond liner and help to prevent it from being punctured.Adding a layer of old carpet adds to this protection.


Once the base has been laid you need to position your pond liner, this will require some help depending on the size of your pond. Ask a friend to help with this part, hold each end and lay over the hole you have dug out, take care not to damage the liner by dragging it over rough ground or sharp stones.

Once the liner is in place secure the sides with some bricks and most importantly leave plenty of overlap.


Once the liner is in place it is time to start to fill your pond, as the pond is being filled it is important to pull the edges of the liner so it fits neatly in the contours of the pond.

Keep adding water until the pond is full then cut away any excess liner leaving an overlap large enough to lay slabs or turf on to keep in place.


Stand back and have a look at what you have created!, Now you have the job of decided which fish and plants you will add and position around your new pond.

Allen Jesson writes for several sites including Seapets, a leading source for Ponds he also specializes in hot dog training tips and training for dogs.

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Before you Buy Fish

I am writing this article to tell you something about aquariums in general. However, not about those big aquariums which can be found in Zoo’s or museums, but about home fish tanks. Of course, if you have a castle, or really big house, your home aquarium can be as big as those public ones. On the other hand not everybody is Bill Gates, or Queen of the United Kingdom. For us, ordinary people, smaller versions are produced.

But from another point of view, small doesn’t immediately mean it’s small too much; It’s relative. Even in a small flat or house you can have aquarium with capacity of few hundred litres. Basically, you can have only 10 litres aquarium as well. Bear in mind that introducing any fish into such small tank would be crime. Small sized aquariums are more suitable for plants only.

Previous idea leads me to the first point: tanks division based upon living beings. You can have, as I just wrote, a plant of a fish tank. And you can have an aquarium, which contains fish and plants living together in peace and harmony. Especially the harmony aspect is very important. Some fish prefer green food, and we can say that healthy looking aquarium plants are irresistible for them, but some fish need plants for hiding purposes as well. If such species don’t have enough hiding places, they feel stressed and they can even die. On the other hand we know species which don’t require plants necessarily, but they love to lay on their leafs and they also appreciate smooth touches how leafs slide through their bodies when swimming around.

Now, when you know that there is a direct relation between fish and plants, you should know something about various fish species compatibility. Let’s take a quick look into the natural food chain; It’s not the rule every time, but almost every time that larger fish eat smaller ones. Naturally, there exist exceptions where some little aggressive fish can eat the a big one as well. Piranhas, Puffer species, etc., etc. And this is how it goes in home aquariums too. An aquarium with many peaceful fish is called community aquarium. An aquarium where you keep aggressive fish and small peaceful fish together can be called a dinner time. And the last type is characterised by many aggressive fish kept in one little tank; This is called “fight to the dead” or “fight until the end”. Generally, I recommend community tanks instead of second and third case.

Previous paragraph shows you that it’s important to know everything about fish you want to own. Focus on temperament primarily. If you are beginner, there are some species, you should start with. These species are not demanding, and they don’t require much care. I am talking about Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Neon tetras, etc. These species are very peaceful and harmless, sometimes shy. Bear in mind that they should be kept in shoals, what means you shouldn’t keep 1 or 2 of them in one tank, otherwise they will not feel happy. Plecos and many catfish species belong to this “not demanding” group. Unlike fish which do best in shoals, they don’t need to be kept with too many specimens of their family or genus. Plecos require driftwood which becomes their most favourite place as time goes by. They suck it all day long. Another good fish for beginners is betta fish. Especially males are beautiful. They exist in many colour variants and their big fins look like jewels in the tank. They don’t harass other species, but if you put two males into one aquarium, they will kill each other. Nobody knows why. Once scientist put two males into very big garden pond, but they found each other and started to fight immediately. So how they could survive the evolution? In Thailand where they live in lakes, there is an alpha male which is the boss and nobody is fighting when he’s in.

If you aren’t a beginner any more, you can try for example Gouramies – bit aggressive, territorial and they eat everything small, what is or isn’t moving sometimes. Another nice species is the Angelfish. But they grow to big sizes, so they need a big tank. This category includes also Cichlids which come from America, Africa, and many species originating in Asia.

But if you don’t mind to spend a lot of time and and if you have enough experiences, you can choose a demanding fish, like the Discus fish – it needs special water conditions, or puffer fish. Fish from this group need special water, special feeding, or they breed unusually. Or they even need large aquarium, like Oscar fish, freshwater Sharks, or Koi carps. Sometimes it is better to keep them in garden ponds and not in the tank in the room.

Jan Hvizdak, the author of this article published many fish related articles on his web site. You’re welcomed to read about aquarium decoration and aquarium driftwood as well.

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How to Have Good Success With Redeye Bass Fishing

Redeye bass forms as the Shoal, Alabama, or Apalachicola bass. Apalachicola bass have dark spots about the tail base, which the fish is spotted in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The Apalachicola River runs through Georgia, where Redeye Shoal may have got its name in this form. Redeye bass are aggressive species. Redeye bass will fight or jump hooks when captured.

Redeye bass are commonly known as “Flint River Smallmouth,” Coosa, or Shoal bass. One of the common fishes is the Alabama Redeye. The fish is famous for its caudal fins, red-tone dorsal and blue spots on the upper sides of its body. Redeye bass also have a blue-tone underneath, yet the fish colors vary, depending on where the fish is spotted.

Redeye bass are freshwater sunfish species, which come from the family of Micropterus Coosae. Redeye bass are spotted in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, etc. Colorado and Michigan waters also house the bass. Redeye is distinguished for its red eyes. As well, Redeye bass are noted for the greenish or brownish sides that comprise vertical bars. Moreover, Redeye bass have gill covers that comprise dark spots, as well as a jaw line that extends near the rear eye. Its lateral bands are similar to that of the smallmouth bass.

The fish are often attracted to crayfish, worms, hellgrammites, minnows, minute spinners, minute surface lures, nymphs, and so on. Crayfish seems to be a popular lure for attracting Redeye, black bass, largemouth, smallmouth, and related bass. You will find Redeye bass along minute streams near headwaters, or areas where black bass will not appear. To find Redeye bass you can also look along the main-channels or areas where the water temperature is around 65 degrees.

Hitting the Records Redeye bass is recorded in the World Record book, in which the largest Redeye weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces. The fish was apprehended in Georgia at Flint River. Basic Length and Weight Common length of Redeye bass reach up to 8.9 inches in Alabama, and the Shoal reaches up to 21.5 inches. The standard weight is 5.5 at a length of 20 inches. The fish enjoy feasting on smaller fish, larval insects, crayfish, terrestrial insects, etc. Redeye bass often live up to 10 years. The common spawning habits start in spring. During spring Redeye, bass will spawn in 69 degrees water temperature, or 62 degrees. Contrasting the female guard, male Redeye bass guard the fry and eggs prior to fry.

If you are planning a fishing trip, go online to view the guides. Guides online will take you on tours around lakes where Redeye bass, largemouth, smallmouth, black bass, and related bass swim. Some people prefer to hunt a specific fish, and if you are one of these people, having a guide available can take you to the hot fishing spots. Now that you have an idea about Redeye bass, you may want to learn more about black bass, since these creatures may offer a surplus of catch whereas the Redeye bass may not provide you.

Stevie James is an experienced fisherman who has set up a Free Fishing Information website to offer free tips, techniques and tutorials that will really help you on the way to more successful and more enjoyable fishing!

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