Learn How To Fish Rivers and Streams

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What is a Channel & Where is it Located?
We’ll begin by discussing what a channel is and how you can find the deepest water in your stream or river without the use of a depth finder.

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Understanding Current in Rivers & Streams
Let’s discuss why many streams and rivers have a pool-riffle-run pattern, and how you can use this information to find certain species of fish.

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Cover & Current Breaks [Part 1]
Next, we’ll take a look at the streams and rivers that have the best cover, why that is, and talk a bit about the fish that use this prime real estate.

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Cover & Current Breaks [Part 2]
In this section we’ll take a look at several areas you can expect to find slack-water eddies; areas where fish rest and avoid the current.

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Preferred Temp Ranges of Warmwater Gamefish
Combining the preferred temperature range with the ideal current speed will help you zero in on areas that hold your favorite fish species.

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Changing Temperatures in Rivers & Streams
In current – nothing is constant. River and stream temperatures will change in different areas depending on these factors.

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Food & Forage in Rivers & Streams
To find the fish – first find the food. Quality rivers & streams offer a bevy of forage for all sizes of gamefish under different conditions.

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How Streams Change
The cutting force of current keeps streams and rivers in a constant state of flux. Learn how new areas are formed as old areas move.

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Fluctuating Water Levels
Water levels go up. Water levels go down. With that in mind, where do the fish move during these high and low water periods?

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Threats to Stream Habitat
As outdoorsmen and women, the vast majority of us want to take care of nature for future generations. Understanding these threats first will help.

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The Rules of River Navigation
When another boat is approaching you, when should you speed up? Who has the right-of-way? What do common signs & buoys mean?

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River Hazards
Rivers and streams have many of the same hazards as lakes and reservoirs – but many that are different as well. Stay safe. Watch out for these…

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International Scale of River Difficulty
If you’re planning to attack some river rapids get familiar with this difficulty scale – and remember that high water means faster rapids!

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Top 5 Baits for Streams & Rivers
When you’re ready to set out on your next stream fishing adventure, make sure to put these 5 presentations in your bag or tackle box.

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Creek Fishing Adventures
This series wouldn’t be complete without an intro to John Dalton, who runs the excellent Creek Fishing Adventures YouTube Channel.

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Check the Local Water Level in Rivers & Streams
Make sure you don’t waste time like I did recently and head out when the water is too high to fish. Check these tools first and be safe out there!

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The Most Important Fall Creek Fishing Tip
To call this fall morning “brisk” would be a gross understatement. Air temps? About 40 degrees. Can we still find smallmouth bass? Oh… you bet…

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Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips from Matt Straw
Want a few extra tips that will help you load the livewell with smallmouth bass? Check out these tidbits from Matt Straw (In-Fisherman).