Bala Sharks: A Guide to Their Captivating World

bala shark

With their shiny silver look and iconic black-trimmed fins, Bala Sharks have fascinated fish tank owners for decades. However, beyond their eye-catching appearance lies a complex fish that intrigues both fish enthusiasts and scientists with its lifespan, behavior, and temperament. Examining the Lifespan: How Long Do Bala Sharks Live? Under excellent tank conditions, Bala Sharks … Read more

5 Life Lessons One Can Learn on a Fishing Trip

For some people, fishing is just a pastime activity that they do to keep boredom at bay. To others, it’s a means of livelihood. To a few, fishing is a deeply spiritual experience that can leave you with powerful life lessons. As a fisherman, you’ll pick up traits that will surely serve you well all … Read more

Rock Bass – Ambloplites Rupestris

Distinguishing Features – Brown-gold colouring, fading to whitish on belly. Sides patterned with small dark brown spots. Bright red eyes. Size – Maximum Weight – 225 g (1/2 lb). Habitat Found throughout NW Ontario to Manitoba border in vegetated and rocky areas of rivers, streams and lakes. Notes A favourite of young anglers, the rock … Read more

Minnow Family – Cyprinidae

The Minnow family Cyprinidae is perhaps the most diverse and dynamic group of fishes in the world. Members of this family can be found in all of our rivers and streams and in most lakes. Their range of environmental tolerance varies from those that are on the very extremes of their natural continental distribution and … Read more