Winter is a perfect time for us anglers to check our equipment and update it if necessary. During the quiet winter months when fishing brings its own challenges, it is important to ensure our equipment is in top shape. Here are some tips for checking and […]
Tips for fishing in winter
Even in the cold season, the real Petri disciple doesn't hide behind the stove because he knows that predatory and predatory fish bite all year round. He also enjoys the special nature experience in the transformed landscape and can choose the best places. Water temperature Different fish species react differently to temperature changes. And especially in the last […]
Spoons – reliable metal baits
Spoons and their big brothers the spoons catch bass all year round, but are especially effective during cold water periods. In recent years, several new metal lures have appeared on the market, which speaks of their effectiveness in catching bass and other species of fish. The term “spoon” refers to a wide range of baits. When bass fishing in northern […]
ELLA – Organization for the Protection of Europe’s Lakes
Lakes and wetlands are at great risk in Europe. In order to better protect them, eight environmental protection organizations came together and founded ELLA. Its mission is to protect the endangered habitats that are so important, especially for anglers. Background EU ELLA Lakes and wetlands in Europe are highly threatened. Climate change, pollution and […]
Otter released for shooting
After the species was eradicated in large parts of Germany, it was placed under protection. In Bavaria it has recently been released for shooting again. The pond industry had complained about an existential threat from a “stock explosion”. However, there are doubts about the sense of the measure. Stock In Germany, the otter was widespread until the end of the 19th century [...]
Pioneer England: Fishing on prescription
Every angler knows from their own experience the positive effect that fishing has on their own mood. Since its benefits for mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety have been scientifically proven, it has become increasingly popular, at least in Great Britain. Connecting with nature has a positive impact on our health by reducing stress and its harmful […]
Fishing ban in Amsterdam?
The street fishing trend also has its origins in the cities of Amsterdam and Hamburg. In these places, young anglers travel light through the canals, canals and harbors of the urban area. Between cars, ships, tourists and sights, they take on the challenge of chasing perch, zander and pike. This trend has now spread to a wide [...]
State-of-the-art technology on the rise: fishing with drones
In the age of technology, drones are conquering a new area of application: fishing. A trend that is finding more and more followers, especially in the USA, is now also being practiced here. This method expands fishing by using drones to survey fish populations from the air, find ideal fishing spots and precisely place bait. She […]
Water flea in the service of clean waters
A new meter can measure water quality accurately and quickly. This makes a symbiosis of biology, technology and software possible, the most important part of which are water fleas. The daphnia toximeter A daphnia toximeter is a device that uses the behavior of water fleas (daphnia) to measure the toxicity of water samples. Water fleas are small freshwater […]
The Boddenhecht project
The pike is a widespread freshwater predatory fish in North America and Eurasia. It can also live and reproduce in slightly saline waters. In Germany it is particularly popular with anglers. The Bodden waters offer optimal feeding conditions for pike. Reproduction is possible up to a salinity of 10 per mil, which limits distribution in the inner coastal waters […]