Types of Fish You Don't Want To Catch

There are a few fish that you don't want to catch. One of these is gar. You don't want to catch gar because they can bite through your line with there extremely sharp teeth. Another fish that you probably don't want to catch is a sheep head. These fish are basically worthless. You can't eat them, and they don't really have a purpose once they are caught. You just have to throw them back. They do nothing but steal bait and break lines, and if you catch one you can't even do anything with it! There are also other fish that you don't want to catch, but the problem is that you don't realize it until they get to the boat.

Places to Fish

In Ohio, there are many places to fish. The most obvious is Lake Erie, since it is gigantic and there are a ton of fish in it. You can catch perch, walleye, and sheep-head (but no one wants those). Another obvious place to try is the Ohio River. You can catch catfish, carp, perch, gar, and other stuff. The river is slightly better than the lake because it is easier to fish from the bank instead of having to go out on a boat. I also have gone fishing at many state parks to catch cat fish. My favorite fish to catch is the catfish. The biggest one I ever caught was about 25 pounds. The picture on the right is of a lake near where I live, provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

Fishing Equipment

There is a lot of fishing equipment, such as hooks, rods, reels, and lures. Hooks range in size from 1 to 8. Size 1 is the smallest hook, which is good for catching little fish. Size 8 would be the largest, and it is good for catching large fish like a shark. Rods come in all kinds of sizes, from two feet long to twelve feet long. The longest fishing rod I ever used was 10 foot long. The lure is the most important part, because it is what attracts the fish to the hook. Lures are mostly used for bass or other top water feeders. If you want to catch walleye in Lake Erie, though, you should use an Erie Dearie Spinner, because they work great.