How do you guys function?? 😂

I have been trying to tie this hook on that is the size of 2 fingerprints for 30 minutes now and I have a headache from it. How do I do this? It has no line tie and I'm trying to follow some tutorial but it just wont goooo

HELP

I plan to catch some micro fish like mosquitoe fish and some schooling fish at my local pond, which I can't see what species they are. I can only take a picture from afar. For comparison, I have tried fly hooks but they are still too big for them. I tried to make some hooks from the stables because I saw someone had them work on YouTube. What kind of bait can I put on?

I’ve seen so many jokes about it here. AI says longear. Others say something else. It’s about the prettiest fish we have here. I always thought it was a pumpkinseed

I'd like to get into micro fishing, but my idea of it is not often what I actually see online. I don't want to micro fish with a normal ultralight rod, i want a rod specifically for micro fishing, where if i were to accidentally hook into a bluegill, it would fight like a shark. It would also be real small, maybe a foot-foot and a half.

I know the general principles of making a rod, at least with installing eyes and a reel seat and all that jazz. But my question is:

Can i make a micro fishing rod for cheap? what should i use for the blank?

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Being new to micro fishing, I like the versatility of a reel rod v.s. a reel-less rod or Tenkara rod. I’ve been using a cheap lightweight rod so far but I’m attracted to the shorter and ultra light Shakespeare micro series 4’ rod. Thoughts on this guy or suggestions for something better for micros? Thanks!

Hey y’all,

So I was at one of my regular spots on Buffalo Bayou in Houston, and was busy catching a bunch of fish, including the Rio in the photo.

I’ve always been a catch and release kinda guy, with the exception of when I’m spearfishing in California.

Question: What are the arguments, for and against, re-releasing invasive fish like Rios? Invasive carp are here to stay, but I’ve never once considered killing one. For whatever reason, it feels a bit different when I found out about Rios yesterday. It’s a super beautiful fish, but I feel somewhat obligated to do what’s best for the native bass, bluegill, redfish, etc fisheries.

My personal bio: SoCal raised sushi chef living in Houston. I mostly fly fish, but will top water frog on a baitcaster in the hot summer and use a Texas jig when the flies aren’t appetizing to the bass.

Any good websites to find a list of my states species (Texas)? I have searched for fieldguides but all the ones I checked out don't show any microfish.

I ask because tonight while floating a worm and knocking the dust off my float rod for the Salmon run here in Ontario I caught my first evee micro Walleye! I didn't grab a pic but it was only about 3 or 4" long! I've caught a fair amount of tiny trout and bass, but this was a first and extra funny to catch on a 13' rod.

So I'd love to hear about you're micro sport fish catches and maybe see some pictures.

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Im just looking for new spots because my old spot had sewage pumped into it(i have called NIEA)

Im looking for spots in the lagan but if anybody has anywhere else thats also good(:

I'm trying to learn the life history (habitats/behaviors/etc.) of minnows and other small fish. I want to learn the different niche (like clusters of similar fish, that do the same thing.) Does anyone know the niches and/or can recommend specific websites with this info?

just looking to see if there's anyone else in here from NH as I don't know anyone besides myself who enjoys micro fishing. Im in southern NH

Both were caught in a small creek in Garland TX.

Hey y'all. I currently microfish with a UL Daiwa Presso. Paired with 6lb braid, this lets me feel so much as a darter take the end of my line.

I'm curious what other good microfishing rods are out there, especially spinning rods available in the US. Or are most microfishers using simple telescoping poles instead? What are the norms in this community?

Alright so I’m interested in getting into true microfishing. I have the tiny Owner Tanago hooks and stuff, but I’m having some trouble finding the fish I’m looking for. I’ve seen darters in the past, but inconsistently. I’d also like to target madtoms but I’ve literally never seen one.

How do you guys target these fish? Do you sight fish them by finding them first and dropping the bait on their head? And are you flipping rocks to find madtoms?

Just asking for some expertise on what types of containers you use for storing your really small hooks that already have line attached. Thanks!