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Florida Flats Fishing
Flats fishing can be an exciting and rewarding experience for fishermen of all ages, whether just beginning or accomplished angler. Flats are long, level, shallow water areas next to deeper water. They are found in bays estuaries and marshes.Read more…Bass Fishing In The Florida Everglades
Most anglers agree that bass fishing in the Everglades is a unique and captivating experience. Many people visit this unique environment expecting the stereotypical swamplands of old black and white movies; what they find is one of the country’s most extraordinary natural formations. Thousands of kinds of fish, dozens of endangered species and land forms unlike anywhere else in the United States can all be found in the Everglades.Read more…Offshore Trolling For The King
Trolling for mackerel can be an extremely productive way to hook one of these big feisty fish. However, for anglers who have never trolled before it can also be an arduous and unusual experience. It generally requires large boats and specific equipment which most fishers don’t accumulate for themselves alone.Read more…Ultimate Fishing Knots And Rigs Part I
Mastering the art of tying fishing knots and rigs requires experimentation, practice, patience, and perseverance. If one technique doesn’t work, the individual should willingly try another: some fish like deep water while others like shallow water; some fish don’t like sunlight, while other species may be found in sunny areas; and even their feeding habits may affect the types of fishing knots and rigs the fisher will require. Basically, practicing different techniques will help the fisher to determine the best technique to use, when to use it, and where to use it.Read more…Everything You Never Wanted To Know About The Fishing Reel
A fishing reel is a device used for the sport of angling for the deployment and retrieval of fishing line using a spool mounted on an axle. They are most often used in conjunction with a fishing rod. The first illustration of a fishing reel is from Chinese paintings beginning about 1195 A.Read more…How The Weather And Moon Really Impact Fishing
Let's start with the barometer. The barometer is a very effective tool for measuring the feeding behavior of fish. The barometer is an instrument used to measure ambient atmospheric pressure.Read more…A Day on Tarpon Lake in Palm Harbor
When many people think of Tarpon Springs, they think of beautiful Lake Tarpon. Oddly enough, Lake Tarpon spreads throughout Tarpon Springs as well as much of Palm Harbor. At over 2500 acres long, this is the largest lake in Pinellas County.Read more…Find Your Way Anywhere You Are
I am a serious boater and angler and am amazed with the way technology on the water and even off it has grown over very recent years. The old way of fishing used to be using a map and going out on the water with your compass and trying to locate the places that you want to drop your lines in. The depth of the water and the location of the boat with regard to the reef under the ocean had to be determined by using your local knowledge of the water and boating knowledge in general.Read more…Having The Proper Fishing Pole and Supplies
To the inexperienced eye, a fishing pole, is a fishing pole, is a fishing pole! But to the experienced fisherman a pole is the 1st item in the list of things you must get right to catch a fish. There are heavy duty salt water poles that are made for catching something huge out of the ocean.Read more…Make Your Child's Next Fishing Trip One To Remember
Almost all children like to go on fishing trips. Fishing trips are not only fun; it also gets them outside in the sunshine and in touch with nature.Next time you take your children or grandchildren fishing, get them involved in the whole process.Read more…Women in Waders
When you think of fly fishing, what do you think of? Flies? Gear?Read more…Trout! The Hunt is On
Trout come in a variety which include, brown, rainbow,brook,steelhead and cutthroat. They mainly live in North America, Asia and Europe, but they have been taken into other parts of the world because fishermen love trout for their size, colour and for the great sport of catching them.Mainly you will find trout in cooler rivers and lakes.Read more…Long Verses Short Fly Rods
Have you ever been curious as to what role the length of a fly rod really plays in the fly cast? If you use a 7ft and 9ft rod that are both the same line weight what’s the difference? Is it just the ability to maneuver in tight spots or is there something else?Read more…Don't Turn Your Back on Uncle Jon
Last week, Uncle Jon took me to one of his favorite East Texas fishing spots. It’s a beautiful small lake near Hawkins, Texas. We've been there before and I expected nothing out of the ordinary.Read more…Keep Fishing When Your Fly Rod Breaks
Most anglers who fly fish on a regular basis eventually break a fly rod. I have broken fly rods more times than I’d like to admit. I suppose it will happen to all of us if we fish hard enough long enough.Read more…Catch and Release Revisited
Catch and release versus catch and keep has been a sensitive topic for many years. Fly fishers continue to struggle with this dilemma today.When it comes to trout fishing, I practice C.Read more…How About A Little Bottom Bouncing
Whenever you wet a line in a river in an attempt to catch any fish, whether it's a trout, a smallmouth, a walleye, or whatever kind of fish you're attempting to catch, the bottom is your friend. This fact is often overlooked by anglers, and it shouldn't be. My mentor used to say, "If you're not getting snagged, you're not fishing in the right place.Read more…A Fly Fisher's Respect for Nature
Are fly fishers truly good stewards of our God given natural resources? I’d like to think so but I’m not so sure that all of us are. I would venture to assume that in fly fishing, the gentleman’s sport, we have the ethical fibers within us that drive us to take good care of our rivers, lakes and streams.Read more…Polarized Sunglasses for Fly Fishing
What kind if sunglasses are best for fly fishing? This is a question that I’ve been asked many times. First of all, they must be polarized.Read more…Wrist Bending in Fly Casting
Over the years, there has been some debate on what roll the wrist should play in the basic fly cast. Different casting instructors have different methods. However, most casting experts will tell you that the wrist should be locked and bend very little.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.