Why do fish like hard bottom?

A hard bottom, even though it may have fewer nutrients, means an uneven surface, unlike that of a “flat” of settled silt. With a variation in sizes of rocks, there are places for crayfish and minnows to hide. There also may be higher oxygen content and greater visibility for more sight oriented fish.
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Is it better to fish on top or bottom?

Keep your bait in the fish zone.

Either fish the top or the bottom. When deeper than 8 to 10 feet, always fish on the bottom, not close, but on the bottom whenever possible. The exxception to this rule is when crappie and white bass might "suspend" off the bottom. The same is true when largemouth bass are chasing shad.
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Do fish like deeper water?

As for margins, fish simply love them. Margins are the edges between deep water and shallow water, between fast water and slow water or between cover and open water. Wherever there is a current, fish will look for places where they can hold in slower water while allowing faster currents to deliver food to them.
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What is the best depth to fish at?

For many lakes, the best depth to start ice fishing is in the 8 to 20 foot zone. However, depending on the species, time of year and underwater structure, depths less than 5 feet or more than 20 feet might hold more fish.
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Does deeper water mean bigger fish?

When studying populations of a flounder-like North Sea fish called plaice in the early 1900's, a man named Heincke noticed that older, larger fish are found deeper in the water than younger, smaller fish.
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What time is best to fish?

Fish generally prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright midday rays. In midday, the surface temperature of the water is also hotter, forcing the fish to move deeper.
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How much weight should I use for bottom fishing?

Bottom Fishing Basics. Start off by rigging 10- to 20-pound class spinning gear with a simple two-arm top-and-bottom rig, and add enough weight to keep the rig on bottom. Depending on conditions and depth, one to four ounces should get the job done.
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How do fish finders detect fish?

Fish finders detect the presence of fish primarily by detecting the air in their swim bladders. The air conserved in the swim bladder changes the sound path and reflects energy back. The fish finder detects this reflected energy and converts it into fish images on the screen.
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What does hard bottom mean?

Hard bottom habitat generally occurs in the ocean where rocks or other hard surfaces are exposed from bottom sand or mud. These hard surfaces, called reefs, can be naturally occurring, like rocks, or can be man-made, like shipwrecks or jetties. When hard bottom habitat is man-made it is called an artificial reef.
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What kind of bottom Do bass like?

Sand is one of the most overlooked substrates found in most places, as anglers assume its lack of hiding spots prevents bass from using it. The reality though is that bass absolutely use sand, particularly in the fall.
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Do fish bite in middle of day?

The answer is yes, fish can often be found biting their best during the middle of the day. Fish do often bite well just after daylight and after sunset, but often it can be difficult to tolerate the temperature changes during these times.
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Do fishes sleep?

While fish do not sleep in the same way that land mammals sleep, most fish do rest. Research shows that fish may reduce their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to danger. Some fish float in place, some wedge themselves into a secure spot in the mud or coral, and some even locate a suitable nest.
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Is night fishing good?

It's Easier to Catch a Fish at Night

If you're the only one in the water, then you'll likely catch the big fish. Moreover, fishing at night allows you to have better visibility compared to daytime fishing. Most of the fish species, including crappies, have good eyesight.
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Do bubbles mean fish?

It varies from oxygen to methane and to the noxious, rotten-egg-smelling hydrogen sulphide. But to watching anglers, the chemistry is largely irrelevant, it is simply the act of bubbling that suggests a fish is present.
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How can you tell if there is fish in a lake?

Look for the tip of a long point extending into the lake, where it suddenly drops off into deeper water. The general edge of weeds attract fish. Any turn in the edge further focuses them within a distinct spot. Places where timbers cross or form small gaps can hold fish.
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