Monster Hunt
Summertime angling for trophy-sized blue cats on huge reservoirs can be tough. Peer across an expansive lake and the sheer vastness will seemingly swallow you whole. Where do you start? Do you just go out and look around with a good locator and hope to see some arches and begin fishing? Based on past experiences you know two things. Sometimes you have to drift. Other times you'll have to anchor. How do you know which to do first and what types of structure are you looking for that will hold ...Read the rest of this post »
March 7, 2010
Posted in: Sports and Fitness
Enjoy the great outdoors while you fish for bass or catfish
It's that time of year again, when fishing calls us to the great outdoors! Fighting a lunker bass or a mean ol' catfish on your line just seems to somehow go perfectly with all the sights, smells, and sounds of Spring and Summer. There are so many great aspects to fishing that it's often easy to overlook them. Catching bass or catfish is great fun, of course, but there's so much more going on around us. Don't forget to take it all in! Use all of your senses when fishing and you'll enjoy the ...Read the rest of this post »
February 25, 2010
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Lured to sport fishing? Jamaica hooks more than your attention
Deep and productive waters only 15 minutes from shore, well-equipped sport fishing boats and scenic views add up to a quality fishing experience in Jamaica. Visiting anglers have a chance at landing blue and white marlin, wahoo, tuna and dolphin (dorado) in deep water that drops to thousands of feet beyond the reefs. Blue marlin is the mostprized big game fish and catching your first marlin in Jamaica is well within reach. The Cayman Trench creates conditions of one to two knots of consistent ...Read the rest of this post »
February 11, 2010
Posted in: Travel
Deep Sea Fishing in Hilton Head South Carolina
Hilton Head deep sea fishing can be a lot of fun. In fact, many fishermen will tell you that there is no better way to spend the day than soaking up the sun on the deck of a deep sea fishing boat. If you plan on going deep sea fishing while you are in Hilton Head there are a few things you should do to prepare. You will need to call around to find out how much a fishing charter will cost. You should be able to find the names and phone numbers of several different fishing charter companies on ...Read the rest of this post »
February 11, 2010
Posted in: Travel
Fishing Spots in the Great Lakes of North America
It is wonderful to spend summer vacations near the great lakes of North America. There are some locations which have plenty of fish species at these lakes. The three prominent lakes in North America are Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior. These are occupied with walleye and other fish species. There are also guide services operating on these three lakes. However, it also largely depends on the water temperatures, weather and the state of the water. Ice Fishing Ice fishing is in demand ...Read the rest of this post »
February 11, 2010
Posted in: Travel
A Great Getaway for the Whole Family! Fly Fishing Vacation
Are you planning to have a vacation and tired of the usual getaway spots that most people are going? Would you like to have the kind of fun you've been wanting to experience? Well, fly fishing is the way to go. It is far different from any vacation activity that one would have. Fly fishing vacation is surely a great way to have a relaxing and fun weekend. Although it would require a little skill and practice, still, for sure it will be all worth it. It is highly suggested that before planning ...Read the rest of this post »
February 11, 2010
Posted in: Travel
Deep Sea Fishing at Sea Isle New Jersey
In ever increasing numbers, fishermen from the novice to the experienced are finding the excitement and adventure of deep-sea fishing easily available in the waters off Sea Isle, New Jersey. With almost year-round fishing opportunities, it remains to simply choose the best time to book a boat or charter. Because of the unique cross flows of the Delaware River, the Hudson River, and the Gulf Stream, a nice variety of fish are attracted to this area. Closer in to shore, you can catch blue fish, ...Read the rest of this post »
February 11, 2010
Posted in: Travel
All About the Bocaccio Rockfish
Latin name: Sebastes paucispinisBest time to catch: None, due to restrictionsAlso known as: Pacific red snapper, red snapper, rock cod, salmon grouperBocaccio is one of the largest of about seventy species of rockfish that inhabit the Pacific coast from the Gulf of Alaska to Mexico. It is abundant off the central and southern coast of California.It has a fairly large mouth. The upper jaw is long and extends beyond the eyes; the lower jaw is considerably behind the upper jaw. The forward dorsal ...Read the rest of this post »
January 29, 2010
Posted in: Hobbies
Unveiling the Fly Fishing Secrets of Casting
Fly fishing is an intricate game of catching different species of fish thru imitating movements of insects to lure fishes. The success of fly fishing depends on many factors. One of the most important factors to consider in fly fishing is the casting of the fly line. Fly casting is all about the right timing and angle precision. To be able to achieve the fly fishing secrets of right and successful casting, it is important to practice it to master the secrets of casting success.Below are some ...Read the rest of this post »
January 25, 2010
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Fly Fishing Techniques; Strike Indicators
Fishing with a strike indicator is a delicate technique. Some say its cheating and even some fly fishing lake ban it.I like many others disagree! Using strike indicators is a method that needs plenty practice. Things such as turning over the fly for a good presentation and the depth the strike indicator is set at all take time to master.In this short article I hope to cover the basic technique of fly fishing with strike indicators and ultimately help you catch more fish.Love 'em or hate 'em ...Read the rest of this post »
January 25, 2010
Posted in: Hobbies
Fly Fishing Instruction
If you are new to fly fishing then you may find some good information in these fly fishing Instructions. Do not think that fly fishing is something that has been around for only a couple of hundred years; in fact people have been fly fishing since Roman times.Dry fly fishing is one of the most exciting types of fishing than anyone can experience. It takes quite a bit of practice to learn how to get the line and the fly just where you want it, which will be discussed shortly.People who fly fish ...Read the rest of this post »
January 25, 2010
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Bass Fly Fishing
Bass fly fishing is becomming very popular as more fly fishermen are finding how good a fight bass are on a fly rod.Bass are an adaptable fish that can live in many different water conditions. Bass will eat almost anything from mayflies to large frogs and in some cases; they have been reported to eat popcorn and even dough balls. Pound for pound, Bass will put up a longer and harder fight than a trout will. Catching bass on a fly rod is amazing and a great fight. Some even say better than a ...Read the rest of this post »
January 25, 2010
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Fly Fishing Rods
Choosing the right fly fishing rod.Fly fishing rods are different from normal bait and spinning rods. The come in lengths of 7 foot to 15 foot.Usually rods over 12ft 6in are "double handed" and used for salmon or salt water fly fishing.Choosing the right rod for you should be your main priority when your learning to fish. You should always ask your self these questions.First, how much am I willing to spend? Always keep this in mind as rods can range from a few dollars to thousands. If its your ...Read the rest of this post »
January 25, 2010
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Fly Fishing for Trout
Fly fishing for trout is the most popular form of fly fishing. Most fly fishing techniques were developed for fly fishing for trout.Approximately 90% of the trout feed on the bottom of a river/stream or lake; and only come to the surface when there is something large enough to eat. During the summer months, anglers should always be prepared with the right flies to match any circumstance.Dry Fly Fishing is done with the line and flies that float, using a tapered leader, which is placed between ...Read the rest of this post »
January 25, 2010
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How To Fish Trout Fishing Flies
There are thousands of flies for trout fishing. So how do you know what flies to fish and when and where to fish them?A trout fly fisher man has a selection of flies to choose from.1.Streamer Fly (lure): A large fly that may look like small fry or like nothing living at all but just rely on the fishes instinct to attack.2.Wet Flies: Traditional wet flies are great for fishing rivers or streams and also work well on lakes, some look like real insects while others just resemble insects.3.Dry ...Read the rest of this post »
January 25, 2010
Posted in: Hobbies