There are so many fish in the seas, lakes, rives, and ponds in and around the United States. Sadly, I usually only come across trout and bass anglers. Don’t get me wrong, I love bass fishing and trout fishing too, but I also like to catch other fish from time to time.

In this article I’ll go over some of the other fish that you should be searching for during your angling adventures. I’ll talk about fish that both amateurs and experts can have fun fishing for.

One of the most exciting fish to catch after trout and bass is catfish. You’ll find that catfish fishing is easy since you don’t have to worry about throwing out a great bait presentation. Catfish just want to eat bait that smells pungent. Catfish go after their food by scent and the stronger the scent, the more catfish you’ll reel in. This fish puts up a great fight, and is usually pretty easy to find.

Another great fish to go after is the pike. People that do not have access to deep rivers and lakes should really take advantage of pike fishing. The reason for this is that pike are easily found in shallow ponds and lakes. These fish can usually be found lurking around thick brush and underneath logs and fallen trees. These fish can also get really long so they are pretty impressive to take pictures with after you catch them.

The sunfish is another fish that many people tend to overlook. Most people conjure up images of tiny fish swimming around in an old polluted creek when they think of sunfish. However, large sunfish like bluegill and carp can get really big and really put up a nice fight. I’ve never eaten one, but I’ve even heard of people that like to toss them on the grill after they catch them.

Bluegill fishing is best done in shallow waters in the spring and summer. This is generally when they mate with each other and they are very hungry during this time. Fish during this time period and you will be in a position to toss almost anything in the water and they’ll latch on like its the greatest meal they’ve ever seen.

Carp can be a bit more difficult to catch. They have an inclination to want to inhabit deeper waters and will get frightened easily. This means you will have to be a bit craftier with your bait presentation. Websites like http://www.guide-to-fishing.com can help give you information on how to present your bait so that you won’t scare your carp away.

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