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Take A Fly Fishing Vacation In Antigua
If you are a fly fishing enthusiast then you probably spend time looking for new places to go participate in your sport. A lot of fly fishermen stay in the United States going to locales in Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska to try their hand. I would like to introduce you to a new world of fly fishing, the Caribbean.Read more…Fishing In Alaska, Are You Out Of Your Mind?
When someone first mentioned to me about fishing in Alaska all I could picture was sitting on some freezing glacier with a hole cut in a piece of ice two feet thick and catching fish the size of bait I use here in Florida. Boy was I way off!My neighbor lived in Alaska for over twenty years and pulled out pictures of Alaska fishing trips that he and his wife had taken.Read more…Just Bitten by the Bass Fishing Bug? A Basic Equipment List
Bass fishing for many begins the first time they get that hit and proceeds from there to become a lifelong avocation. If you have just discovered bass fishing then it's time to start accumulating your bass fishing tackle. Over the course of your bass fishing lifetime you will probably have many rods and reels, literally hundreds of lures and a wide variety of storage boxes.Read more…Kenai Fishing
Kenai fishing has a reputation among sportsmen everywhere as some of the best fishing in the world. Located in beautiful south central Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula is home to, of course, the world famous Kenai River and is dotted with many secluded lakes and ponds perfect for Kenai fishing. The area has many varieties of salmon, dolly varden, rainbow trout, black bass, arctic char, sockeyes, and many other kinds of fish.Read more…Fly Casting - Equipment and Techniques
As with most forms of fishing you will need to know about the equipment, in particular the rod, reel and line. Tackle suitable for other forms of fishing is generally not suitable for fly fishing.The fly rod is the means by which to deliver the fly in a cast, the line and is the tension controller after the fish has been hooked.Read more…Baits Used in Freshwater Fishing
Probably the most universal of all natural baits is the worm. The more easily obtained common garden worm is a good standby for the big, pencil thick variety found in shady gullies between hills along sub-tropical rain forests. They can also be found in marshy, fertile river flats.Read more…Fly Fishing Lines - Leaders and Tippets
The leader consists of a monofilament line which has a heavier butt end to attach to the line and a thinner, tapered end, referred to as the tip or tippet, which attaches to the fly. This leader is meant to serve as an invisible link between the fly and the line and is less likely to deter the fish than the line attached to the fly by itself. It also accentuates the soft landing of the fly on the water.Read more…Fishing Vacation
Going on a fishing vacation can bring relaxation to you and your family. Not only will you be able to enjoy nature and spend time with those you love, you will also be able to get a free meal. There are a number of different vacations that you can participate in.Read more…Ice Fishing Can be a Very Exciting Experience
One of the most popular recreational forms of fishing in Scandinavia, Russia and Germany is Ice Fishing, a sport also practiced in Canada and the United States, not only during winter, but also all year round in Alaska. However the most popular place to enjoy this activity is in the Great Lakes. Considered originally from Scandinavia, it was brought to America by Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish settlers arriving to Minnesota, a state where people from Nordic families is totally engaged in this sport.Read more…My Favorite Fishing in Ohio
I have found over the years that my favorite fishing hole is Twin Creek in Southwest Ohio. For me it is local and I can take my kids and we just have a great time. The one thing that is important to me when I go fishing with my family is the ability to catch fish.Read more…Confidence is Key
There is something just as important as a lures size, sound and color that determines whether you catch fish with it. The anglers confidence in a lure is one of the keys to using it successfully. How many times have you bought a new lure because a "buddy" told you that they had slain the fish on that particular gizmo the previous weekend, but the first time you use it, you have little or no luck?Read more…Planning a Peacock Bass Fishing Trip
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to a tropical country? Do you love to fish? Then start planning a trip to the Amazon to catch peacock bass.Read more…Fishing for Flathead
Concentrations of the flathead can be located in sandy areas between areas of reef and their location changes throughout the day and from day to day. Many types of rig have been trailed and used to catch flathead but the most successful are the drifting rigs with the sinker at the bottom and the hooks on traces further up the line. These traces are made by the use of a loop of about 20 centimetres (8 inches) and a blood dropper knot.Read more…Fishing With Floats
A float when fishing does two jobs: it lets the angler know when his bait has been taken, giving him a visual point where the line enters the water. It also dangles the bait at a pre-determined distance between the top of the bottom and the bottom. As with every other piece of tackle, the angler must know what fish he is after and what the characteristics of that fish are in order to select the correct tackle.Read more…Butterfly-Fishing
I am not a misanthrope but I do shun the company of people when it comes to fly fishing. When I have a stream to myself, I become more at ease, more aware of my surroundings, and open to nature’s bounty. I am not so busy chatting about hatches, competing for water, or enviously eyeing the skillful ease of a fellow angler’s cast.Read more…Learning to Fish in Texas - Taught by the Greats
I grew up in Texas and stayed at my grandmothers' house all week during the summers. My grandparents loved to go fishing. They fished, probably, every lake in Texas, before their passing.Read more…Fly Fishing: Going Against the Grain
"The water is high; must be generating at the dam." These words might be the bane of a long anticipated fishing trip. But it doesn’t have to go that way.Read more…Shopping for a Fishing Boat?
One of the biggest investments a fisherman will every make is the purchase of a fishing boat. Just like cars, fishing boats come in all shapes and sizes and varying levels of quality. To avoid buying a “lemon”, it is always advisable for the potential boat owner to educate themselves on the ins and outs of boat ownership.Read more…Matching Your Fishing Gear To The Type Of Fish You're Fishing For...
One of the biggest mistakes that I see on rivers and streams throughout the country is people fishing on a nice trout stream with fishing equipment that would enable them to fight and land a 25 pound striped bass! This is often overlooked as a reason people are unsuccessful, but it shouldn't be. You're fishing equipment, meaning your rod, reel, line size, hook size, etc.Read more…Baitcasting Reels
As with most fishing gear available on the market, baitcasting reels come in a dizzying array of options, quality, and components. There are several simple characteristics, however, that can be easily learned by the novice, and which will aid tremendously in correctly choosing a good baitcasting reel. The most important characteristics to pay attention to are body material and construction, bearing material and construction, and the turn ratio of the crank.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Fishing category
- Try Fly Fishing, Make It A Vacation - By: Dale Montz
It can be considered part science and part art. Fly-fishing is more than just fishing, for some, it's a Zen moment, maybe even a spiritual experience. - How you make your fishing experience a great one? - By: Kulvir Chouhan
For a truly rewarding experience, try fly fishing. You can step into another world when you are fly fishing. Actually, you don't need to leave the planet or have an out-of-body experience; but, when you are fly fishing, sometimes you get such a feeling. - Going Carp Fishing in France - By: Martyn Davis
When you start thinking of going carp fishing in France, it is so easy to get lost as to what lake or river to fish, but at the same time you will have plenty to choose from, so finding the right place may just be around the corner!! - Lure Spread in Fiji: For Blue Marlin - By: Adrian Watt
OK, so we know that if you tow just about anything around behind a game fishing boat in the South Pacific, eventually, a blue marlin is going to take a look and have a go. - Going on a Gamefishing Charter Boat: Some tips - By: Adrian Watt
Know Before You Go: First, do your research. What you want to catch dictates were you want to go and fish. Once you decide where you want to go, find out what charter boats are in the area. - Fighting Saltwater Game Fish: A Beginners Guide - By: Adrian Watt
The following guidance assumes you are fairly new to big game saltwater fishing and are out fishing on a charter boat. This type of information is given to all guests aboard our game boats if they are not experienced anglers. Occasionally we have to remind experienced anglers as well ! - Aquarium Tank Basics - By: Gaurav Walia
Any new aquarium tank should first be given a thorough test to ensure that it is watertight. If after 12 hours there are no leaks, it may be emptied and placed in its final position. - Family Fishing Holidays In France - By: Martyn Davis
With France being such a vast country with a large coast line and many rivers, lakes, streams and canals, there are many different types of fishing holidays in France that you can choose from. - Florida Fishing Charters - By: Benicio Brown
If you plan to go fishing in the Florida Keys area, the best option is to book a fishing charter. Forget about the complications and leave the job to an experienced captain and his crew. - Getting Ready For Ice! - By: Mike Robertson
Anyone for some ice? No not in your drink, fishing that is! I have put away the fly vest and my favorite summer shorts for another year. This is a time where I almost shed a tear or two because I know open water fishing has ended here in Alberta.