By Tim F. Richardson Platinum Quality Author
We often think we pretty much know enough to explain nearly everything; such has been the amazing speed of advances in scientific discovery... But when it comes to energy and matter even Einstein got many things wrong as he himself suggested and even the greatest scientific minds ever still have not figured what is really happening with matter and energy explained, so why should natural carp food, its detection and exploitation be really any different?
Because we are evolving as humans we feel we are at our peak of knowledge and understanding. But the more we discover just shows what a tremendous amount there is yet to be learnt. For example, there is the great debate about the origins of man because there has never been a ‘missing link’ found for man which has not been debunked. The fact that gravity (which gets stronger the nearer to the ground you get), time and are linked may explain something. Around full moon / new moon many species of fish get caught, often the bigger specimens. Is it because the moon’s electro-gravitational influence effects the power of electrical fields and bio-electrical reactions making food easier to detect? So many natural rhythms are dictated by this including a normal woman's release of eggs. The truth is out there; we may hold the answers within our own bodies and brains without even realising it!
For example, Terry Hearn’s talents may be more than just the extraordinary angling prowess which is so obvious. Added to this, an element of ‘ESP’ may be closer to the truth than is thought at present among us modern hunters. It is a fact that most men are able to detect magnetic North – as opposed to women. The ancestral use for this ability are obvious. But it may be that this only indicates the presence of other abilities which can present in some individuals more than others and become extremely well honed and enhanced by very long intense practice.
Is it the fact that in fishing, we really do ‘tune-in’ not just to the natural rhythms of the scenic environment around us, but even in to the very bio-energetic activity and state of our ‘prey’ using abilities latent and only brought into action in those people with this ability strongest in them? Not all men are born equal that is for sure, or we could all run the 100 meters in 10 seconds and average 7 feet tall the height new generations are heading for. The differences in DNA among humans in the human genome studies are revealing more significant numbers of differences than were originally stated and many more are going to be found. So perhaps, DNA is a far greater factor in landing those little caught or uncaught giants that we dream of.
It is absolutely true that in waters that are fed considerable quantities of bait which hold very large fish which just seem never to have been caught, that these natural feeding fish have more of an abundance of natural food to exploit than would possibly be available without such additional feeding. This abundance which is converted to energy and nutrition so much more efficiently than anglers’ baits seems the key to these fish’s sometimes huge sizes and not necessarily infrequent binge feeds on anglers’ baits.
The fact that many of these fish have never been caught on anglers’ baits demonstrates the fact that these fish are not the ‘wisest fish in the lake.’ Logically it takes the fishes experiences of being hooked, landed and of having to deal with anglers’ rigs to deter such fish from eating certain baits completely. Juvenile fish have a different diet to mature fish, but obviously in some cases the dietary preferences of some fish remain with algae, water weeds, insects larvae; daphnia, bloodworm, shrimps, snails, mussels etc, but perhaps have not developed any further mechanism for detecting other smells or tastes of alternative food as offered by anglers? Boilies and pellets mostly take more energy to digest and assimilate than natural foods.
Personally I’ve got a feeling that successful baits developed to tempt those un-caught commons will have much more to do with actually using the unique characteristics of a bait to attract and concentrate natural organisms around the hook and exploiting directly those DNA and energy differences. Some angling inventions exploit electromagnetic energy fields to attract algae. Aside the nutritional aspects of algal attraction, its electromagnetic field may well be far more important than is estimated at the present time... Angler’s conventional baits will display a totally different electromagnetic energy field to natural food. Perhaps turning your hook rig into a copper wire, nickel hook battery really is a correct step in the right direction, or even adding magnetite powder or tiny quartz crystals to hook baits? (Salt in baits has obvious other implications too.)
Looking at the radar structures on the front of World War 2 airplanes reminds me so much of catfish and carp barbels. You might like to try testing your own electromagnetic field. Try rubbing your hands together vigorously for a minute and then pressing your palms together and drawing them apart slowing, bringing them together again and repeating this. You might a strange coolness or bouncing as if 2 magnets were acting against each other. Can you feel your ‘force?’ Some people can and some people cannot. Some are more naturally 'sensitive' than others. We are are all uniquely different individuals, just like fish...
The author has many more fishing and bait ‘edges’ up his sleeve. Every single one can have a huge impact on catches. (Warning: This article is protected by copyright.)
By Tim Richardson.
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Tim Richardson is a carp and catfish bait-making expert and a highly successful big fish angler. His bait making and bait enhancing books/ebooks are even used by members of the ‘world elite’ “British Carp Study Group” for expert reference. For bait making guidance and cutting-edge information see this bait making secrets website.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
Fly Fishing Calendar
By Steven Sharpe
What are the best times to try and schedule a fly fishing expedition? When we talk about a fly fishing calendar, we aren’t referring to a printed date book that you can hang on your wall. We are talking about targeting and specifying the right times to fish and the right places to fish at.
The things you need to look at most when considering a fly fishing calendar is when the water will be at the right temperature that is prime for catching fish. Depending on the area you are looking at for your fly fishing trip will depend on the right time to go.
In some places like California, the fishing is pretty good year-round. While in other places such as Washington, you’ll want to avoid the water in the winter as the cold temperatures will stress the fish and they won’t be as plentiful.
Generally, the fly fishing calendar shows the best fishing in the spring and summer months. Early fall will also find some places showing good fishing as well. Almanacs can be helpful guides to guide you towards the best fishing times as can constant updating through Internet web sites.
Most places will give weekly, and sometimes daily, fishing reports on their websites. They can tell you where the fish are biting and where the best places are to cast your line. They generally keep these areas of their sites updated pretty regularly, so you can get quality reports just by looking at what others have to say.
Fish like warmer waters, although, there are other species that thrive in cold water such as salmon or steelhead. In general, warm water will attract more fish. However, if the water is too warm, the fish will be sluggish and will navigate to places where the water is cooler.
The fly fishing calendar used most often by experienced fishermen has been compiled over a period of time. They spend a considerable amount of effort to estimate where and when the best fishing will occur. Then they share it with others. That’s one of the best parts of fly fishing – the camaraderie and sharing that can come about with a love of the sport.
You can compile your own fly fishing calendar with a little time and effort. Just do your homework and keep copious notes. When you see a trend, you’ll know it’s time to fish! Then be sure to help your fellow fishermen as they try to figure out what you already know. They’d do it for you!
Steve is the owner of http://www.articleland.co.uk and http://fishing.articleland.co.uk He is well known for his love of fishing and has travelled the world, always taking time to try out the local waters. He has wriiten a book on the art of fly fishing which can be found at http://fishing.articleland.co.uk
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What are the best times to try and schedule a fly fishing expedition? When we talk about a fly fishing calendar, we aren’t referring to a printed date book that you can hang on your wall. We are talking about targeting and specifying the right times to fish and the right places to fish at.
The things you need to look at most when considering a fly fishing calendar is when the water will be at the right temperature that is prime for catching fish. Depending on the area you are looking at for your fly fishing trip will depend on the right time to go.
In some places like California, the fishing is pretty good year-round. While in other places such as Washington, you’ll want to avoid the water in the winter as the cold temperatures will stress the fish and they won’t be as plentiful.
Generally, the fly fishing calendar shows the best fishing in the spring and summer months. Early fall will also find some places showing good fishing as well. Almanacs can be helpful guides to guide you towards the best fishing times as can constant updating through Internet web sites.
Most places will give weekly, and sometimes daily, fishing reports on their websites. They can tell you where the fish are biting and where the best places are to cast your line. They generally keep these areas of their sites updated pretty regularly, so you can get quality reports just by looking at what others have to say.
Fish like warmer waters, although, there are other species that thrive in cold water such as salmon or steelhead. In general, warm water will attract more fish. However, if the water is too warm, the fish will be sluggish and will navigate to places where the water is cooler.
The fly fishing calendar used most often by experienced fishermen has been compiled over a period of time. They spend a considerable amount of effort to estimate where and when the best fishing will occur. Then they share it with others. That’s one of the best parts of fly fishing – the camaraderie and sharing that can come about with a love of the sport.
You can compile your own fly fishing calendar with a little time and effort. Just do your homework and keep copious notes. When you see a trend, you’ll know it’s time to fish! Then be sure to help your fellow fishermen as they try to figure out what you already know. They’d do it for you!
Steve is the owner of http://www.articleland.co.uk and http://fishing.articleland.co.uk He is well known for his love of fishing and has travelled the world, always taking time to try out the local waters. He has wriiten a book on the art of fly fishing which can be found at http://fishing.articleland.co.uk
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The Biggest Fishing Secret
By Trevor Kugler Platinum Quality Author
Have you ever wondered what the biggest fishing secret is? There is a ton of crap floating around in the toilet bowl known as the 'fishing industry', and much of it claims to be the biggest fishing secret. I have discovered something very interesting, after spending more than 20 years on rivers and streams throughout North America, that has helped me discover what the biggest fishing secret is. This secret has nothing to do with anything that you spend money on. I realize that this flies in the face of what all the individuals and companies that are trying to sell you the biggest fishing secret, are telling you.
You see, most of these individuals and companies are interested in money, rather than actually helping you catch more fish. It seems to me that many of them are more interested in selling you their product, that they claim is some sort of secret, than they are in actually helping you catch fish. The biggest fishing secret that I'm referring to, has nothing to do with money, it has to do with Nature. And nature doesn't cost anything, it's free to everyone.
When I use the word nature, I'm actually referring to the weather and moon. You see the weather and moon have as much of an impact on fish as anything. So understanding how both the weather and moon impact fishing is of the utmost importance to us an anglers. As a matter of fact, it's the biggest fishing secret; the weather, moon, and how the two relate to fishing.
Don't worry, I'm not trying to sell you some book that's about the weather, moon, and fishing. I am giving one away though, if you're interested. And if not, then you can do the research yourself. The bottom line is that the biggest fishing secret is to start using the weather and moon to your advantage, so that you're fishing when the fish are the most active.
Doesn't it just make good sense to be fishing when the fish are the most active? Of course it does, because when fish are active, they are feeding, and when fish are feeding, they are biting. And that's what we as anglers should be interested in. It's not necessary to become a scholar on these subjects either. The weather and moon have quite an effect on fishing, and you can learn what you need to know in an hour or so. We only get so much time to fish, so make sure you're using that time as wisely as possible, by fishing when the weather and/or moon are to your advantage. Because when the weather and/or moon are to your advantage, then the fishing is to your advantage as well. That my friends, is the biggest fishing secret.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Have you ever wondered what the biggest fishing secret is? There is a ton of crap floating around in the toilet bowl known as the 'fishing industry', and much of it claims to be the biggest fishing secret. I have discovered something very interesting, after spending more than 20 years on rivers and streams throughout North America, that has helped me discover what the biggest fishing secret is. This secret has nothing to do with anything that you spend money on. I realize that this flies in the face of what all the individuals and companies that are trying to sell you the biggest fishing secret, are telling you.
You see, most of these individuals and companies are interested in money, rather than actually helping you catch more fish. It seems to me that many of them are more interested in selling you their product, that they claim is some sort of secret, than they are in actually helping you catch fish. The biggest fishing secret that I'm referring to, has nothing to do with money, it has to do with Nature. And nature doesn't cost anything, it's free to everyone.
When I use the word nature, I'm actually referring to the weather and moon. You see the weather and moon have as much of an impact on fish as anything. So understanding how both the weather and moon impact fishing is of the utmost importance to us an anglers. As a matter of fact, it's the biggest fishing secret; the weather, moon, and how the two relate to fishing.
Don't worry, I'm not trying to sell you some book that's about the weather, moon, and fishing. I am giving one away though, if you're interested. And if not, then you can do the research yourself. The bottom line is that the biggest fishing secret is to start using the weather and moon to your advantage, so that you're fishing when the fish are the most active.
Doesn't it just make good sense to be fishing when the fish are the most active? Of course it does, because when fish are active, they are feeding, and when fish are feeding, they are biting. And that's what we as anglers should be interested in. It's not necessary to become a scholar on these subjects either. The weather and moon have quite an effect on fishing, and you can learn what you need to know in an hour or so. We only get so much time to fish, so make sure you're using that time as wisely as possible, by fishing when the weather and/or moon are to your advantage. Because when the weather and/or moon are to your advantage, then the fishing is to your advantage as well. That my friends, is the biggest fishing secret.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Fishing Charters - What You Need to Know
By Garvin Douglas Platinum Quality Author
It is important that every human being finds an opportunity to relax and unwind from the pressures of everyday life. Fishing is one of the most popular activities in the world, and there are hundreds of thousands of anglers enjoying the sport every day.
For almost every angler there is a type of fish. Many people choose to only fish for one or two species, as they enjoy the skill development hunting that type of fish entails. All fish are different and have different habits. This is one reason that makes fishing so unique.
Some fishermen enjoy setting off on their own during their free time to see what the lakes and rivers offer. Others, however, prefer a planned fishing charter.
Fishing charters are the ideal choice if you don’t have all the equipment needed to fish but would like to all the same. Fishing charters are not all the same though. And it is important to consider the following points before doing so.
1. Cost of the Charter
You will want to collect enough information to gain a good idea of what you get for your money. What is included in the price? What equipment will the charter provide?
If there is a payment or deposit needed before setting off on the trip, how much is it and is it refundable if you have a change of plans?
Do their costs seem reasonable to you? If so, great; if not, look elsewhere for another charter that is more suitable. Remember it is up to you to schedule the trip that you want.
2. The Length of Each Charter Trip
You should determine how long the trip will last. Many captains will allow people to do extra fishing before docking. Does this cost any extra? If you are not happy with the answer, say so.
Also, if the time frame or duration on the water is liable to change, you need to know in advance. Some charters even charge by the minute. Since you are the person paying for the time, it is crucial you know what you are getting.
3. The Captain
Find out information that is available about the captain. What chartered fishing experience does he have? The more experienced he is, the more you will likely get out of your trip. Any captain should be more than happy to answer a few questions for you before you decide to opt for his charter.
These few points are very basic. However if you follow through with them, you should have a terrific fishing charter adventure!
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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It is important that every human being finds an opportunity to relax and unwind from the pressures of everyday life. Fishing is one of the most popular activities in the world, and there are hundreds of thousands of anglers enjoying the sport every day.
For almost every angler there is a type of fish. Many people choose to only fish for one or two species, as they enjoy the skill development hunting that type of fish entails. All fish are different and have different habits. This is one reason that makes fishing so unique.
Some fishermen enjoy setting off on their own during their free time to see what the lakes and rivers offer. Others, however, prefer a planned fishing charter.
Fishing charters are the ideal choice if you don’t have all the equipment needed to fish but would like to all the same. Fishing charters are not all the same though. And it is important to consider the following points before doing so.
1. Cost of the Charter
You will want to collect enough information to gain a good idea of what you get for your money. What is included in the price? What equipment will the charter provide?
If there is a payment or deposit needed before setting off on the trip, how much is it and is it refundable if you have a change of plans?
Do their costs seem reasonable to you? If so, great; if not, look elsewhere for another charter that is more suitable. Remember it is up to you to schedule the trip that you want.
2. The Length of Each Charter Trip
You should determine how long the trip will last. Many captains will allow people to do extra fishing before docking. Does this cost any extra? If you are not happy with the answer, say so.
Also, if the time frame or duration on the water is liable to change, you need to know in advance. Some charters even charge by the minute. Since you are the person paying for the time, it is crucial you know what you are getting.
3. The Captain
Find out information that is available about the captain. What chartered fishing experience does he have? The more experienced he is, the more you will likely get out of your trip. Any captain should be more than happy to answer a few questions for you before you decide to opt for his charter.
These few points are very basic. However if you follow through with them, you should have a terrific fishing charter adventure!
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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Basic Trout Fishing Tactics For Any Angler
By Trevor Kugler Platinum Quality Author
For those of you who are new to trout fishing I figured I'd write an article on some basic trout fishing tactics, tactics that will help you catch more trout. From these basic trout fishing tactics, as you practice and refine them, comes all of the trout fishing tactics that are available today. For the purposes of this article, these tactics will have to due with spin fishing, simply because that's my area of expertise. For those of you who like to wave feathers in the air in an attempt to catch trout, this article probably isn't for you. These basic trout fishing tactics are for the spin fisherman.
Before we get down to the actual tactics themselves, lets discuss our gear for a minute. When fishing for trout, it's important to use gear that's not too heavy. You could be using the best trout fishing tactics in the world and if you're gear is too heavy, your success will be limited. I prefer ultra light action rods and reels, spooled with four pound test monofilament fishing line. When fishing for trout, your gear should almost never be heavier than light action and the heaviest line I would suggest would be six pound test. But again, I personally prefer ultra light action rods and reels, spooled with four pound test line. Now that our gear is covered, let's get down to the basic trout fishing tactics, shall we?
* Pay Attention To Your Hands - This is the most basic of trout fishing tactics, but also very important. Any scent on your hands will transfer to whatever bait you're using and will be detected by the trout. And when a foreign scent is detected by the trout, it will cost you bites. A great technique is to rub a handful of grass or dirt in your hands prior to baiting up. This will eliminate any unnatural odors that may be on your hands.
* Pay Attention To Nature - When I refer to the word nature, I'm referring specifically to the weather and moon. You see, paying attention to the weather and moon can have quite an impact on you trout fishing success (as a matter of fact all of your fishing success). That's way educating yourself as to the way the weather & moon impact fishing is so important. There's no need to get your doctorate on the subjects either, a free report such as this will do wonders. Doesn't it just make sense to fish when the fish (trout) are the most active? Once you start fishing when nature is helping you out, you'll wonder how you ever fished without knowing this information.
* Always Use Gang Hooks - When it comes to trout fishing, presenting your bait in a natural manner is key, especially where live worms are concerned. There is no better way to present a live worm while fishing like a set of pre-tied gang hooks. Gang hooks are so important because they enable you to present your live worms in a completely natural manner. This means that your worm will be outstretched, the way God intended, rather than "threaded" onto a hook, thus looking like some sort of worm ball.
These basic trout fishing tactics will get any angler on there way to becoming a trout fishing master. Now that you have the basic tactics, all that you have to do is practice your craft, by spending time on the water. Begin trout fishing while using these tactics, while fishing at the most opportune times of the day/month and you'll begin catching more trout than you ever though possible.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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For those of you who are new to trout fishing I figured I'd write an article on some basic trout fishing tactics, tactics that will help you catch more trout. From these basic trout fishing tactics, as you practice and refine them, comes all of the trout fishing tactics that are available today. For the purposes of this article, these tactics will have to due with spin fishing, simply because that's my area of expertise. For those of you who like to wave feathers in the air in an attempt to catch trout, this article probably isn't for you. These basic trout fishing tactics are for the spin fisherman.
Before we get down to the actual tactics themselves, lets discuss our gear for a minute. When fishing for trout, it's important to use gear that's not too heavy. You could be using the best trout fishing tactics in the world and if you're gear is too heavy, your success will be limited. I prefer ultra light action rods and reels, spooled with four pound test monofilament fishing line. When fishing for trout, your gear should almost never be heavier than light action and the heaviest line I would suggest would be six pound test. But again, I personally prefer ultra light action rods and reels, spooled with four pound test line. Now that our gear is covered, let's get down to the basic trout fishing tactics, shall we?
* Pay Attention To Your Hands - This is the most basic of trout fishing tactics, but also very important. Any scent on your hands will transfer to whatever bait you're using and will be detected by the trout. And when a foreign scent is detected by the trout, it will cost you bites. A great technique is to rub a handful of grass or dirt in your hands prior to baiting up. This will eliminate any unnatural odors that may be on your hands.
* Pay Attention To Nature - When I refer to the word nature, I'm referring specifically to the weather and moon. You see, paying attention to the weather and moon can have quite an impact on you trout fishing success (as a matter of fact all of your fishing success). That's way educating yourself as to the way the weather & moon impact fishing is so important. There's no need to get your doctorate on the subjects either, a free report such as this will do wonders. Doesn't it just make sense to fish when the fish (trout) are the most active? Once you start fishing when nature is helping you out, you'll wonder how you ever fished without knowing this information.
* Always Use Gang Hooks - When it comes to trout fishing, presenting your bait in a natural manner is key, especially where live worms are concerned. There is no better way to present a live worm while fishing like a set of pre-tied gang hooks. Gang hooks are so important because they enable you to present your live worms in a completely natural manner. This means that your worm will be outstretched, the way God intended, rather than "threaded" onto a hook, thus looking like some sort of worm ball.
These basic trout fishing tactics will get any angler on there way to becoming a trout fishing master. Now that you have the basic tactics, all that you have to do is practice your craft, by spending time on the water. Begin trout fishing while using these tactics, while fishing at the most opportune times of the day/month and you'll begin catching more trout than you ever though possible.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Alaskan Salmon Fishing Tips
By Garvin Douglas Platinum Quality Author
If you are looking to fish for salmon, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to do it as they are plentiful there. The benefits include the tides and currents in the area which make it an ideal spawning ground for such types of fish.
Alaska is also one of the best places to catch the famous King Salmon, which is the largest salmon in the world. You can fish for these all year long since there is no specific season for them as there is with some other types of fish.
The ideal way to fish for them is by using a baited line drawn through the water since this maximizes your chances to land one successfully.
Here are a few of the most prized salmon known to man:
1. The Chinook, or King Salmon, that can grow beyond of twenty pounds; some of them even reach the forty pound mark. They have distinctive spotty markings with a greenish blue back. A Chinook will normally live to five or even seven years and its flesh can be ivory or a deep red color. There are other names which the Chinook goes under, such as springs, tyee, tule, and mouth/kins quinnat.
2. The Coho or Silver Salmon weighs less than a Chinook with its average being around eight to twelve pounds. These like to live in small streams which are slower flowing, and their spawning period is between July and November.
3. The Sockeye Salmon is probably the salmon that all salmon fishermen long to catch due to its appealing flesh that is colored a deep red.
If you intend to go fishing for salmon in Alaska, it is very important that you follow the following tips and make sure that you have all the correct equipment both for fishing and for yourself to wear:
1. Make sure you wrap up in warm clothes; this is so important as the temperature can turn out to be much colder than you might anticipate on the water.
2. Bring waterproof gear to go over your clothes; make sure however that all your clothes are not too bulky or your agility will be significantly hampered while you fish.
3. If you are going on a planned trip with a cruiser, the crew normally provides bait for you, but double check to make sure. You definitely do not want your excursion to be cut short - or start late - because you have no bait at hand.
Even if you are a novice fisherman, you will gain a lot from your trip since cruisers will have a guide on board to assist you with any difficulties. They will even bait your line if you wish and help you with other tasks you may not be familiar with.
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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If you are looking to fish for salmon, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to do it as they are plentiful there. The benefits include the tides and currents in the area which make it an ideal spawning ground for such types of fish.
Alaska is also one of the best places to catch the famous King Salmon, which is the largest salmon in the world. You can fish for these all year long since there is no specific season for them as there is with some other types of fish.
The ideal way to fish for them is by using a baited line drawn through the water since this maximizes your chances to land one successfully.
Here are a few of the most prized salmon known to man:
1. The Chinook, or King Salmon, that can grow beyond of twenty pounds; some of them even reach the forty pound mark. They have distinctive spotty markings with a greenish blue back. A Chinook will normally live to five or even seven years and its flesh can be ivory or a deep red color. There are other names which the Chinook goes under, such as springs, tyee, tule, and mouth/kins quinnat.
2. The Coho or Silver Salmon weighs less than a Chinook with its average being around eight to twelve pounds. These like to live in small streams which are slower flowing, and their spawning period is between July and November.
3. The Sockeye Salmon is probably the salmon that all salmon fishermen long to catch due to its appealing flesh that is colored a deep red.
If you intend to go fishing for salmon in Alaska, it is very important that you follow the following tips and make sure that you have all the correct equipment both for fishing and for yourself to wear:
1. Make sure you wrap up in warm clothes; this is so important as the temperature can turn out to be much colder than you might anticipate on the water.
2. Bring waterproof gear to go over your clothes; make sure however that all your clothes are not too bulky or your agility will be significantly hampered while you fish.
3. If you are going on a planned trip with a cruiser, the crew normally provides bait for you, but double check to make sure. You definitely do not want your excursion to be cut short - or start late - because you have no bait at hand.
Even if you are a novice fisherman, you will gain a lot from your trip since cruisers will have a guide on board to assist you with any difficulties. They will even bait your line if you wish and help you with other tasks you may not be familiar with.
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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The Best Fishing Tip You'll Ever Get
By Trevor Kugler Platinum Quality Author
There are a lot of claims made today about 'the best fishing tip you'll ever get'. It seems like everyone and their brother has something to sell us that they claim will help us catch more fish, whether that thing be a new type of bait or some sort of device that will "call" fish to the area that we're fishing in. After more than 20 years of fishing, I've come to the realization that most of this stuff is complete bunk. There are few things that will increase your catch rates like spending time on the water (practice) and using efficient methods (technique). Oh yea, and spending a little time learning about the effects of Mother Nature.
That's right, the best fishing tip you'll ever get simply involves learning a little about nature, and the ways in which nature effects fish, and in turn fishing. This fishing tip isn't something that's going to cost you one red cent either, so if anyone tries to charge you for said info, run away. The only way that the information you need should cost you money, is if you want to get really in depth, in which case you might need to buy books and such. But for the most part, the information that you need is readily available to anyone who's interested in finding it.
When I refer to the word 'nature', I'm actually referring to the weather & moon and the ways they relate to fishing. Believe it or not, the weather and moon hold they key to the best fishing tip you'll ever get. As a matter of fact, they are the best fishing tip you'll ever get. Have you ever had one of those days fishing where it felt like you could do no wrong? Like no matter what you threw in the water, you caught fish? If you've had the wonderful experience of having a day like this, it was about nature more than you as an angler.
That's right nature has an amazing effect on the behavior of fish, and understanding this and how it works is an incredible advantage to any angler. Both the weather & moon effect fishing greatly. For example, there are certain times of the month that fish are much more active than others, simply because of what phase the moon is in. And guess what happen when fish are more active? That's right, you catch more! The same thing goes for the weather. Fish are more active during and after certain types of weather activities.
This is why the biggest fishing tip you'll ever get involves The Weather and Moon and they way these two natural occurrences effect the behavior of the fish under the water. The good news is also that it's not necessary to become a scholar on the subject (unless of course you want to). You can read a quick e-book and get the information you need. In all honesty, doesn't it make sense to be fishing when the fish are the most active? Of course it does, and that my friends, is the best fishing tip you'll get.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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There are a lot of claims made today about 'the best fishing tip you'll ever get'. It seems like everyone and their brother has something to sell us that they claim will help us catch more fish, whether that thing be a new type of bait or some sort of device that will "call" fish to the area that we're fishing in. After more than 20 years of fishing, I've come to the realization that most of this stuff is complete bunk. There are few things that will increase your catch rates like spending time on the water (practice) and using efficient methods (technique). Oh yea, and spending a little time learning about the effects of Mother Nature.
That's right, the best fishing tip you'll ever get simply involves learning a little about nature, and the ways in which nature effects fish, and in turn fishing. This fishing tip isn't something that's going to cost you one red cent either, so if anyone tries to charge you for said info, run away. The only way that the information you need should cost you money, is if you want to get really in depth, in which case you might need to buy books and such. But for the most part, the information that you need is readily available to anyone who's interested in finding it.
When I refer to the word 'nature', I'm actually referring to the weather & moon and the ways they relate to fishing. Believe it or not, the weather and moon hold they key to the best fishing tip you'll ever get. As a matter of fact, they are the best fishing tip you'll ever get. Have you ever had one of those days fishing where it felt like you could do no wrong? Like no matter what you threw in the water, you caught fish? If you've had the wonderful experience of having a day like this, it was about nature more than you as an angler.
That's right nature has an amazing effect on the behavior of fish, and understanding this and how it works is an incredible advantage to any angler. Both the weather & moon effect fishing greatly. For example, there are certain times of the month that fish are much more active than others, simply because of what phase the moon is in. And guess what happen when fish are more active? That's right, you catch more! The same thing goes for the weather. Fish are more active during and after certain types of weather activities.
This is why the biggest fishing tip you'll ever get involves The Weather and Moon and they way these two natural occurrences effect the behavior of the fish under the water. The good news is also that it's not necessary to become a scholar on the subject (unless of course you want to). You can read a quick e-book and get the information you need. In all honesty, doesn't it make sense to be fishing when the fish are the most active? Of course it does, and that my friends, is the best fishing tip you'll get.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips
By Trevor Kugler Platinum Quality Author
In this article, I'm going to discuss some basic and very effective smallmouth bass fishing tips. These smallmouth bass fishing tips are going to be focused on fishing for these wonderful fish in the flowing waters of rivers and streams, so if you happen to be exclusively a boat angler, this article may not appeal to you. If, on the other hand you're like me and enjoy fishing for smallmouth bass in flowing water, you should find some valuable information in this article.
For the beginning part of my fishing career, I was primarily a trout fisherman, and had the pleasure of being taught how to fish for trout by a man who I considered a master. As my fishing career continued , I quickly came to the realization that smallmouth bass could be caught in rivers and streams using many of the same techniques that are used to fish for trout. Below are a few of the best smallmouth bass fishing tips that I've come across, and any or all of them will help you catch more smallmouth bass, especially when fishing in the flowing waters of either a river or stream.
* Work With The Bottom - Don't be afraid of the bottom, which means; don't be afraid of getting snagged. When fishing in the flowing water of rivers and streams, the bottom is your friend. As a matter of fact, you want to bounce your offering off of the bottom as much as possible. I've become so accustomed to getting snagged, that it doesn't even bother me anymore. My fishing mentor used to always remind me, "if you're not getting snagged, you're not fishing in the right place". Don't let getting snagged bother you, it happens.
* Make Sure That You're Fishing At The Best Times - A great smallmouth bass fishing tip is to make sure that you're fishing when the fish are the most active. If you didn't realize it, there are times of the day and/or month when smallmouth bass (and all fish) are more active than others. Knowing which times are more conducive to fishing is simply a matter of having the proper information. Some people will claim that you have to buy something to know this information, but that's not true. All you have to do is a little research, that all.
* Present Your Bait Naturally - What do I mean by this? Simple. Anytime that you use live bait, you want it to look as natural as possible. This is achieved through the use of a set of pre-tied gang hooks. Smallmouth bass love live worms, and when live worms are rigged on gang hooks, the results are quite impressive. All too many anglers don't realize that simply "threading" a live worm onto a single hook isn't the best way to fish with a worm. The way to present live bait (especially live worms) naturally is through the use of gang hooks.
* Pay Attention To Your Hands - Many anglers overlook their hands, but all anglers need to remember that fish, especially smallmouth bass, have very sensitive senses. This means if you have any foreign substances on your hands (such as nicotine or gasoline) fish can smell this and are much less likely to bite whatever you happen to be using for bait. This is especially true for those of you who fish with live bait. Your bait needs to small like the bait and not a cigarette! A great tip is to rub your hands in a clump of grass of dirt before baiting up. This will eliminate any unnatural odors that may be on your hands.
These simple, yet effective, smallmouth bass fishing tips will help you catch more 'smallies', especially when fishing in the flowing waters of your favorite river or stream. And if you've never had the pleasure, hopefully you can hook into a 3-4 pound smallmouth in said river or stream. Catching smallmouth in the manners described in this article is as much fun as can be had with your clothes on, I promise you.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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In this article, I'm going to discuss some basic and very effective smallmouth bass fishing tips. These smallmouth bass fishing tips are going to be focused on fishing for these wonderful fish in the flowing waters of rivers and streams, so if you happen to be exclusively a boat angler, this article may not appeal to you. If, on the other hand you're like me and enjoy fishing for smallmouth bass in flowing water, you should find some valuable information in this article.
For the beginning part of my fishing career, I was primarily a trout fisherman, and had the pleasure of being taught how to fish for trout by a man who I considered a master. As my fishing career continued , I quickly came to the realization that smallmouth bass could be caught in rivers and streams using many of the same techniques that are used to fish for trout. Below are a few of the best smallmouth bass fishing tips that I've come across, and any or all of them will help you catch more smallmouth bass, especially when fishing in the flowing waters of either a river or stream.
* Work With The Bottom - Don't be afraid of the bottom, which means; don't be afraid of getting snagged. When fishing in the flowing water of rivers and streams, the bottom is your friend. As a matter of fact, you want to bounce your offering off of the bottom as much as possible. I've become so accustomed to getting snagged, that it doesn't even bother me anymore. My fishing mentor used to always remind me, "if you're not getting snagged, you're not fishing in the right place". Don't let getting snagged bother you, it happens.
* Make Sure That You're Fishing At The Best Times - A great smallmouth bass fishing tip is to make sure that you're fishing when the fish are the most active. If you didn't realize it, there are times of the day and/or month when smallmouth bass (and all fish) are more active than others. Knowing which times are more conducive to fishing is simply a matter of having the proper information. Some people will claim that you have to buy something to know this information, but that's not true. All you have to do is a little research, that all.
* Present Your Bait Naturally - What do I mean by this? Simple. Anytime that you use live bait, you want it to look as natural as possible. This is achieved through the use of a set of pre-tied gang hooks. Smallmouth bass love live worms, and when live worms are rigged on gang hooks, the results are quite impressive. All too many anglers don't realize that simply "threading" a live worm onto a single hook isn't the best way to fish with a worm. The way to present live bait (especially live worms) naturally is through the use of gang hooks.
* Pay Attention To Your Hands - Many anglers overlook their hands, but all anglers need to remember that fish, especially smallmouth bass, have very sensitive senses. This means if you have any foreign substances on your hands (such as nicotine or gasoline) fish can smell this and are much less likely to bite whatever you happen to be using for bait. This is especially true for those of you who fish with live bait. Your bait needs to small like the bait and not a cigarette! A great tip is to rub your hands in a clump of grass of dirt before baiting up. This will eliminate any unnatural odors that may be on your hands.
These simple, yet effective, smallmouth bass fishing tips will help you catch more 'smallies', especially when fishing in the flowing waters of your favorite river or stream. And if you've never had the pleasure, hopefully you can hook into a 3-4 pound smallmouth in said river or stream. Catching smallmouth in the manners described in this article is as much fun as can be had with your clothes on, I promise you.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Bass Fishing Guide
By Robert Kokoska
Bass fishing not only a popular hobby, but it is also considered a sport with many events and competitions being held each year in the US and other countries around the world. Three of the most popular types of event bass are the small and largemouth bass as well as the kentucky bass species.
Bass Fishing originated roughly in the mid 18th century. It was primarily thought that fishing for bass in these times was for food and not recreation. It was in 1768 that bass fishing became a sport.
There are many different ways to catch a bass. Here are just a few of the most popular methods.
Live Bait Fishing
There is live bait fishing, with popular baits being worms, wild shiners and shad which are considered by some fishing experts to be the easiest way to catch that big bass. Care needs to be taken not to kill the bait and fish will strike at bait that looks healthy and normal rather than bait that can barely move.
Spinner Fishing
Using lures is very popular amongst bass fisherman. The best time to use lures are first thing in the morning or late at night. Using lures will require patience to find the right type at the right fishing spot. One thing to remember with spinnerbait is that the darker the water you're fishing in, the brighter the spinner should be.
Plug Fishing
Plugs are another type of bass lure and there are many different types. Some are for the surface and other are to catch deep swimming bass. Because bass are a predator and eat most of their food alive, some say that certain plugs are the best way to catch them other than live bait because the ones that give off vibrations and make sound look as life-like as something alive that the bass would eat.
There are two major bass fishing tournaments in the US which are the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the Wal-Mart FLW Tour which have a first prize of $500,000 and $1,000,000 respectively and are televised all around the US on television.
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Bass fishing not only a popular hobby, but it is also considered a sport with many events and competitions being held each year in the US and other countries around the world. Three of the most popular types of event bass are the small and largemouth bass as well as the kentucky bass species.
Bass Fishing originated roughly in the mid 18th century. It was primarily thought that fishing for bass in these times was for food and not recreation. It was in 1768 that bass fishing became a sport.
There are many different ways to catch a bass. Here are just a few of the most popular methods.
Live Bait Fishing
There is live bait fishing, with popular baits being worms, wild shiners and shad which are considered by some fishing experts to be the easiest way to catch that big bass. Care needs to be taken not to kill the bait and fish will strike at bait that looks healthy and normal rather than bait that can barely move.
Spinner Fishing
Using lures is very popular amongst bass fisherman. The best time to use lures are first thing in the morning or late at night. Using lures will require patience to find the right type at the right fishing spot. One thing to remember with spinnerbait is that the darker the water you're fishing in, the brighter the spinner should be.
Plug Fishing
Plugs are another type of bass lure and there are many different types. Some are for the surface and other are to catch deep swimming bass. Because bass are a predator and eat most of their food alive, some say that certain plugs are the best way to catch them other than live bait because the ones that give off vibrations and make sound look as life-like as something alive that the bass would eat.
There are two major bass fishing tournaments in the US which are the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the Wal-Mart FLW Tour which have a first prize of $500,000 and $1,000,000 respectively and are televised all around the US on television.
Want to learn secret bass fishing techniques the pro's use? Visit : Largemouth Bass Extreme
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Fishing River - Run Salmon
By Ernest Miller
One of my favorite things to do is fishing for Salmon in the rivers. Standing within 40 feet of a groups of 10 to 20 pound fish that are in one foot of water of less is a beautiful thing. For anyone who hasn’t experienced it for them self, I’m always inspired by it. Many people say these fish don’t bite once they get into the rivers. There is some truth to that. They aren’t as aggressive as when they are suspended out in the great lakes. They don’t feed as often but they do feed. They will also strike for other reasons. The will strike out of aggression, dominance, frustration and to protect their young.
There are three things to consider that will help in getting river run fish to hit. The first thing is try not to spook the fish. The second thing is how you present your bait . The third is the size of your lure or bait. Being prepared with small less conspicuous baits and larger flashy baits is always best. Visually these fish are very sharp. If you can see them they can see you. These fish are typically spooky and for good reason . Most of these fish have seen and had to deal with people several times before they have had the opportunity to start spawning. The odds are they have tried to start their spawning process more than once and have been scared off by over eager fisherman before they ended up in front of you.
The fish quickly learn to associate people as a threat. When determining how close to get you need to keep in mind that It’s import to have good control over where your casts land in the water. You don’t want to be casting so hard to get your bait to the fish that you have to cast three times to get one in the zone. The odds are that if you can’t control you casts a few of your casts will land on or near the fish. It doesn’t take many times where your sinkers or lure lands to close to the fish and they become spooked. The end result is they move on or won’t stay in one place long enough to concentrate on them.. What your wearing can make a difference on how close you can get to the fish. Try to dress in neutral or dark colors that don’t completely contrast with the background of the river bank. If you can stay close to the bank or structure on the bank.
Presenting your baits is as important as anything. The main thing is what ever your fishing with, you don’t want it to enter the water near the fish. There are several presentations to key in on that can help with this. One is using bobbers with spawn. This is an effective technique when fish are in holes or deeper runs. This works well for several reasons. Your hook is up off the bottom which in the rivers usually has rocks, leaves or wood tight to bottom. If your fishing on bottom all that stuff can interfere with your presentation as it drifts through the fish. Let alone it can be very frustrating if you getting snagged and losing hooks and having to tie on new hardware several times at every stop.
You don’t need to be at the same depth as the fish. If anything you can be 12 inches to 24 inches above them and still be in the strike zone. With this presentation it’s a good idea to use a barrel swivel below your bobber. Tie on to that using about a two foot leader. If your main line is 10 pound test use a leader of 8 pound. If your Main line is 8 pound use a 6 pound leader. If you do get caught on structure you can usually limit your loss to a hook and some leader line. Keep in mind you want to cast above the whole keeping the entry of your bait well away from the fish. Now set the length between your hook and your bobber about 2 feet longer than the hole is deep. Start off by using less weight than what you think you need. You don’t want your bait to sink straight down. Ideally what you want is by the time your bait has drifter down to the hole where the fish are your bait has worked it’s way down toward the bottom. Because your bait is sinking as it’s drifting with the current your line will be at an angle. Furthest down stream is your bait.
This will be what the fish will see first which is exactly what you want. If your not quite sure if your down to where the fish are and decide to add weight let your bobber tell you when you have added enough. If you bobber begins to hesitate as it’s drifting you catching bottom and that’s not what you want. This presentation usually works best with a 2 inch ball of Skein Spawn. The large ball of skein well above the fish is a large target the fish will key on. The easiest way I’ve found to keep the skein on is to use a snelled hook. Slip the knot down the hook about ¼ inch and pinch the knot to the hook to keep it from moving. With your other hand push your leader line from in front of the eye of the hook back through the eye. This will make a loop behind the eye of the hook. Push it until you have a large loop. Slip the skein inside the loop so it’s centered and pull until the skein is attached. To finish it off I usually make sure the point of my hook is turned into the skein so it’s not showing.
While fishing for fish on beds I usually use a 7or 8 weight fly rod with a sinking tip or a spinning rod with split shot and a small wet fly. I find the sink tip with a small minnow imitator 18 inches behind a #12 single egg pattern is very effective. I usually try to target the fish that are hanging near the back of the bed first. What your trying to do is get your sinking line to pull the fly through the fish in a down stream direction. This represents a minnow chasing a single egg as it drifts down stream. This triggers the fish to feed for two reasons. The first reason is they don’t like fish feeding on the eggs. The second reason is male dominance. There is a natural pecking order established in every group of fish especially when they are on beds. The smaller fish always get picked on and pushed around by a bigger fish in the area.
Sometimes it takes fishing flies up to six inches long to trigger this response. When the fly lands you want it upstream and on the opposite side of the as you are. The sinking tip should land down stream from the fish. You want the current to pull your sinking tip which will drag your fly though the fish. You want this to happen without the sinking tip going through the fish if at all possible. It takes some practice. By the time you get the placement of your cast correct you may have spooked some fish. This is another reason I target the fish toward the back first. If some of the fish do get spooked with little adjustment you can cast a little further upstream and fish the front of the beds. Your now targeting fish that haven’t been startled by your previous casts.
When fishing with a spinning rod and flies it’s a bit easier. I tie a barrel swivel on with a 5 to 6 foot leader to a fly or a spawn sack. When I tie on the barrel swivel I leave a tag end of about 4 inches. I use the tag end for split shot. If your split shot gets hung up in the rocks you can do a quick snap and the split shot will slide off. For someone who is buying their flies this can save them allot of money. Another advantage is It’s easier to put on a split shot than a whole new leader, especially when it’s cold outside. When deciding where you need to be when casting you should stand up stream from the fish. Cast well past the fish and up stream. This keeps the noise from the bait entering the water away from the fish.
As soon as it hits the water start reeling your line in. As your reeling in, your line will fade back toward the fish because of the current .You want to reel it in so your sinker ends up about 10 feet upstream from the fish. By this time your bait is down stream form your sinkers. This is where the long leader comes in. At this point allow your bait to drift down and through the fish. The fish see your bait well before they see your sinkers. I try to use either small eggs of neutral colored flies when trying to get the fish to feed out of hunger. I will spend a good amount of time on a group of fish before giving up. I believe by drifting baits that aren’t bold or flashy a person is less likely to spook the fish. If you can keep the fish together in one location some of the fish will bite.
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One of my favorite things to do is fishing for Salmon in the rivers. Standing within 40 feet of a groups of 10 to 20 pound fish that are in one foot of water of less is a beautiful thing. For anyone who hasn’t experienced it for them self, I’m always inspired by it. Many people say these fish don’t bite once they get into the rivers. There is some truth to that. They aren’t as aggressive as when they are suspended out in the great lakes. They don’t feed as often but they do feed. They will also strike for other reasons. The will strike out of aggression, dominance, frustration and to protect their young.
There are three things to consider that will help in getting river run fish to hit. The first thing is try not to spook the fish. The second thing is how you present your bait . The third is the size of your lure or bait. Being prepared with small less conspicuous baits and larger flashy baits is always best. Visually these fish are very sharp. If you can see them they can see you. These fish are typically spooky and for good reason . Most of these fish have seen and had to deal with people several times before they have had the opportunity to start spawning. The odds are they have tried to start their spawning process more than once and have been scared off by over eager fisherman before they ended up in front of you.
The fish quickly learn to associate people as a threat. When determining how close to get you need to keep in mind that It’s import to have good control over where your casts land in the water. You don’t want to be casting so hard to get your bait to the fish that you have to cast three times to get one in the zone. The odds are that if you can’t control you casts a few of your casts will land on or near the fish. It doesn’t take many times where your sinkers or lure lands to close to the fish and they become spooked. The end result is they move on or won’t stay in one place long enough to concentrate on them.. What your wearing can make a difference on how close you can get to the fish. Try to dress in neutral or dark colors that don’t completely contrast with the background of the river bank. If you can stay close to the bank or structure on the bank.
Presenting your baits is as important as anything. The main thing is what ever your fishing with, you don’t want it to enter the water near the fish. There are several presentations to key in on that can help with this. One is using bobbers with spawn. This is an effective technique when fish are in holes or deeper runs. This works well for several reasons. Your hook is up off the bottom which in the rivers usually has rocks, leaves or wood tight to bottom. If your fishing on bottom all that stuff can interfere with your presentation as it drifts through the fish. Let alone it can be very frustrating if you getting snagged and losing hooks and having to tie on new hardware several times at every stop.
You don’t need to be at the same depth as the fish. If anything you can be 12 inches to 24 inches above them and still be in the strike zone. With this presentation it’s a good idea to use a barrel swivel below your bobber. Tie on to that using about a two foot leader. If your main line is 10 pound test use a leader of 8 pound. If your Main line is 8 pound use a 6 pound leader. If you do get caught on structure you can usually limit your loss to a hook and some leader line. Keep in mind you want to cast above the whole keeping the entry of your bait well away from the fish. Now set the length between your hook and your bobber about 2 feet longer than the hole is deep. Start off by using less weight than what you think you need. You don’t want your bait to sink straight down. Ideally what you want is by the time your bait has drifter down to the hole where the fish are your bait has worked it’s way down toward the bottom. Because your bait is sinking as it’s drifting with the current your line will be at an angle. Furthest down stream is your bait.
This will be what the fish will see first which is exactly what you want. If your not quite sure if your down to where the fish are and decide to add weight let your bobber tell you when you have added enough. If you bobber begins to hesitate as it’s drifting you catching bottom and that’s not what you want. This presentation usually works best with a 2 inch ball of Skein Spawn. The large ball of skein well above the fish is a large target the fish will key on. The easiest way I’ve found to keep the skein on is to use a snelled hook. Slip the knot down the hook about ¼ inch and pinch the knot to the hook to keep it from moving. With your other hand push your leader line from in front of the eye of the hook back through the eye. This will make a loop behind the eye of the hook. Push it until you have a large loop. Slip the skein inside the loop so it’s centered and pull until the skein is attached. To finish it off I usually make sure the point of my hook is turned into the skein so it’s not showing.
While fishing for fish on beds I usually use a 7or 8 weight fly rod with a sinking tip or a spinning rod with split shot and a small wet fly. I find the sink tip with a small minnow imitator 18 inches behind a #12 single egg pattern is very effective. I usually try to target the fish that are hanging near the back of the bed first. What your trying to do is get your sinking line to pull the fly through the fish in a down stream direction. This represents a minnow chasing a single egg as it drifts down stream. This triggers the fish to feed for two reasons. The first reason is they don’t like fish feeding on the eggs. The second reason is male dominance. There is a natural pecking order established in every group of fish especially when they are on beds. The smaller fish always get picked on and pushed around by a bigger fish in the area.
Sometimes it takes fishing flies up to six inches long to trigger this response. When the fly lands you want it upstream and on the opposite side of the as you are. The sinking tip should land down stream from the fish. You want the current to pull your sinking tip which will drag your fly though the fish. You want this to happen without the sinking tip going through the fish if at all possible. It takes some practice. By the time you get the placement of your cast correct you may have spooked some fish. This is another reason I target the fish toward the back first. If some of the fish do get spooked with little adjustment you can cast a little further upstream and fish the front of the beds. Your now targeting fish that haven’t been startled by your previous casts.
When fishing with a spinning rod and flies it’s a bit easier. I tie a barrel swivel on with a 5 to 6 foot leader to a fly or a spawn sack. When I tie on the barrel swivel I leave a tag end of about 4 inches. I use the tag end for split shot. If your split shot gets hung up in the rocks you can do a quick snap and the split shot will slide off. For someone who is buying their flies this can save them allot of money. Another advantage is It’s easier to put on a split shot than a whole new leader, especially when it’s cold outside. When deciding where you need to be when casting you should stand up stream from the fish. Cast well past the fish and up stream. This keeps the noise from the bait entering the water away from the fish.
As soon as it hits the water start reeling your line in. As your reeling in, your line will fade back toward the fish because of the current .You want to reel it in so your sinker ends up about 10 feet upstream from the fish. By this time your bait is down stream form your sinkers. This is where the long leader comes in. At this point allow your bait to drift down and through the fish. The fish see your bait well before they see your sinkers. I try to use either small eggs of neutral colored flies when trying to get the fish to feed out of hunger. I will spend a good amount of time on a group of fish before giving up. I believe by drifting baits that aren’t bold or flashy a person is less likely to spook the fish. If you can keep the fish together in one location some of the fish will bite.
http://www.michiganfishguide.com
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The Best Fishing Lure
By Trevor Kugler Platinum Quality Author
In this article I want to discuss some of the more popular fishing lures in the hopes that I can narrow the choices down to the best fishing lure. Actually, I believe that the term the best fishing lure is different for every angler, I mean come on is one fishing lure actually the best? Of course not, there are different fishing lures for different fishing situations, so what I'm going to discuss the most popular, and you can make your own decision as to which fishing lure is actually the best fishing lure…for you.
Obviously, when it comes to fishing lures, trying to figure out which is the best can be a tough decision. There are literally tens of thousands of choices available and navigating through those choices can be a tall order. With this article I hope to cut through some of the BS and give you some real world information, and even some suggestions as to the effectiveness of this or that fishing lure. Lets begin our search for the best fishing lure, shall we?
* Top Water Fishing Lures - Top water fishing lures are just what the name suggests…fishing lures that are fished on the surface, or top, of the water. These fishing lures can imitate wounded bait fish, frogs, or even small mammals. I've always had success with frog imitation poppers and minnow imitation top water plugs such as the Zara Spook. A great tip for fishing top water lures is to do it when the water is as calm as possible, the more the surface of the water is like glass, the better top water fishing lures will work.
* Spinners & Spoons - I'm grouping spinners and spoons together because I believe they are in the some family. The both imitate baitfish (for the most part) and can both be quite effective as fishing lures. The two most popular versions of spinner and spoons are probably Rooster Tails for spinners and Daredevils for spoons. A daredevil spoon in the colors red and white have long been known as a great pike bait. Rooster Tails are wonderful for trout and smallmouth bass fishing. Are spinners and spoons the best fishing lure? That’s for you to decide…
* Minnow Imitations - Minnow imitation fishing lures are more than likely the type of fishing lure that all of the world is the most familiar with. These are the fishing lures that look like bait fish and come in all of the sizes and colors that actual baitfish are available in. These types of fishing lures are also available in colors that only a 3-year old could love. There are minnow imitation fishing lures that dive a few feet deep to as many as thirty feet deep. You can cover the entire water table with minnow imitations. The most popular of these types of fishing lures has to be Rapala's. Rapala's are made from balsa wood and are a very lifelike, realistic, and effective fishing lure. Another lifelike and realistic fishing lure is the KickTail Minnow. The KickTail Minnow is fairly new to the fishing lure market and looks as much like a real bait fish as anything that I've ever seen. The bottom line is that minnow imitations are exactly what the name suggests: fishing lures that imitate minnows…
* Rubber Worms & Grubs - These might not be considered 'fishing lures' to some anglers, but they are close enough to be added to the list in my mind. Rubber worms have been a favorite of bass fishermen for generations, and rubber grubs attached to a jig head can be an incredibly effective method for catching almost every species of fish. Rubber Worms are rigged in various ways and one of the most popular methods is called the 'Carolina rig'. Rigs such as the Carolina rig are used mainly for fishing for large mouth bass.
At the end of the day, the best fishing lure is the lure that's your favorite. It would be impossible to say that one type of fishing lure is truly better than another. Some work better than others, or dive deeper than others, but the bottom line is that your favorite, is your favorite, and your favorite fishing lure is, to you, the best fishing lure. No matter what type of fishing lure you consider to be the best, make sure that You're fishing when the fish are the most active. There is no substitute for the two factors of fishing when the fish are active and practice. The better that your angling skills become, the more fish you'll catch, no matter what type of fishing lure you use.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
Great Fishing Lures: http://www.jrwfishing.com/ktm.html
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In this article I want to discuss some of the more popular fishing lures in the hopes that I can narrow the choices down to the best fishing lure. Actually, I believe that the term the best fishing lure is different for every angler, I mean come on is one fishing lure actually the best? Of course not, there are different fishing lures for different fishing situations, so what I'm going to discuss the most popular, and you can make your own decision as to which fishing lure is actually the best fishing lure…for you.
Obviously, when it comes to fishing lures, trying to figure out which is the best can be a tough decision. There are literally tens of thousands of choices available and navigating through those choices can be a tall order. With this article I hope to cut through some of the BS and give you some real world information, and even some suggestions as to the effectiveness of this or that fishing lure. Lets begin our search for the best fishing lure, shall we?
* Top Water Fishing Lures - Top water fishing lures are just what the name suggests…fishing lures that are fished on the surface, or top, of the water. These fishing lures can imitate wounded bait fish, frogs, or even small mammals. I've always had success with frog imitation poppers and minnow imitation top water plugs such as the Zara Spook. A great tip for fishing top water lures is to do it when the water is as calm as possible, the more the surface of the water is like glass, the better top water fishing lures will work.
* Spinners & Spoons - I'm grouping spinners and spoons together because I believe they are in the some family. The both imitate baitfish (for the most part) and can both be quite effective as fishing lures. The two most popular versions of spinner and spoons are probably Rooster Tails for spinners and Daredevils for spoons. A daredevil spoon in the colors red and white have long been known as a great pike bait. Rooster Tails are wonderful for trout and smallmouth bass fishing. Are spinners and spoons the best fishing lure? That’s for you to decide…
* Minnow Imitations - Minnow imitation fishing lures are more than likely the type of fishing lure that all of the world is the most familiar with. These are the fishing lures that look like bait fish and come in all of the sizes and colors that actual baitfish are available in. These types of fishing lures are also available in colors that only a 3-year old could love. There are minnow imitation fishing lures that dive a few feet deep to as many as thirty feet deep. You can cover the entire water table with minnow imitations. The most popular of these types of fishing lures has to be Rapala's. Rapala's are made from balsa wood and are a very lifelike, realistic, and effective fishing lure. Another lifelike and realistic fishing lure is the KickTail Minnow. The KickTail Minnow is fairly new to the fishing lure market and looks as much like a real bait fish as anything that I've ever seen. The bottom line is that minnow imitations are exactly what the name suggests: fishing lures that imitate minnows…
* Rubber Worms & Grubs - These might not be considered 'fishing lures' to some anglers, but they are close enough to be added to the list in my mind. Rubber worms have been a favorite of bass fishermen for generations, and rubber grubs attached to a jig head can be an incredibly effective method for catching almost every species of fish. Rubber Worms are rigged in various ways and one of the most popular methods is called the 'Carolina rig'. Rigs such as the Carolina rig are used mainly for fishing for large mouth bass.
At the end of the day, the best fishing lure is the lure that's your favorite. It would be impossible to say that one type of fishing lure is truly better than another. Some work better than others, or dive deeper than others, but the bottom line is that your favorite, is your favorite, and your favorite fishing lure is, to you, the best fishing lure. No matter what type of fishing lure you consider to be the best, make sure that You're fishing when the fish are the most active. There is no substitute for the two factors of fishing when the fish are active and practice. The better that your angling skills become, the more fish you'll catch, no matter what type of fishing lure you use.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
Great Fishing Lures: http://www.jrwfishing.com/ktm.html
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Common Carp Fishing Baits - Big Bait Detection Secrets
By Tim F. Richardson Platinum Quality Author
What about common carp? It does seem that if anyone had gotten their baits really right then many more of those ‘un-caught monsters’ in lakes etc would appear as if by magic instead of remaining un-caught for years. The full impact of DNA differences between many commons and mirror carp on catches are something that is mostly totally underestimated as well as the very subtle but potent effects of food item electrical fields which may or may not be present in fishing baits...
Apparently human adults can detect 30,000 smells and a child 10,000, which shows this chemoreception changes even with us. Some ‘natural feeding’ common carp may literally have no need to develop a capacity to detect other smells or tastes other than the natural. According to its DNA programming it may only need to detect perhaps 500 natural tastes or smells to fully exploit its natural food resources. It seems logical then that they will not be at all aware that our angling baits are food wherever natural live food is not used is bait. (In the past, silk weed has been known to catch fish, why should this be a surprise?) My personal results using live natural baits on a hook rig with conventional boilie baits gives a strong argument for using these natural baits as part of the approach to catch rarely caught fish.
The electromagnetic field given off by a bait may well cause response by changing the electromagnetic state of chemoreception and other cells which pass on this ‘signal’ directly to the brain possibly more by electromagnetism and not electrochemistry. I have personal experience of giving natural healing energy and studies have proven the ‘Reiki’ energy transfer actually changes DNA in positive ways, just as air pollution and water pollution does in negative ways in humans. This is fact.
Common carp having different DNA to mirror carp can easily have different requirements or parameters of electromagnetic radiation which they are evolved to detect emitted from their natural food. In fact it is very frequent that rarely caught natural feeding commons are hooked on a lobworm, bunch of red worms or on maggots such as the legendary ‘Herman’ of Warmwell UK fame. Why? Perhaps it's not just the amino acids given off or the movement of the bait which is detected with natural baits, but even more importantly, the living organism's electrical field emitted.
We are all 'batteries' as such, and have our own electromagnetic fields. Those closest to the physical body are the strongest, but there are other levels or layers like the layers of an onion which are far more subtle as we get further away from our bodies. One explanation of light, although it is far from being understood, is that it is electromagnetic radiation.
Now anyone who has had an 'aura photograph' taken will notice that the energy patterns surrounding you change colour, intensity and size according to your physical, mental and spiritual state at the moment the picture is taken. The Russians had for years been ahead of the rest of the world regarding this whole field and have extremely sensitive advanced technology for measuring these energies. Measurement is possible of mythical energies like ‘orgone’ ‘chi’ or ‘prana’ (life force or universal energy) as in those involved in 'natural healing' for example as in acupuncture, therapeutic touch technique, spiritual healing, Reiki etc.
Similar energy is also emitted very strongly when a talented person is attempting telepathy or influencing movement of objects using their minds. In this case the most ancient part of the brain are used which is the least understood, although many gifted psychics have developed their ability following head trauma involving the right frontal lobe of the brain. The amazing abilities of sharks use of electromagnetism and dolphins’ use of sonic pulses in food’s favourable detection demonstrate brains’ amazing evolution and even unknown potentials.
But why should fish’s attraction to electromagnetism in the form of luminescent coloured or light emitting boilies, pellets and plastic baits (and even lures) surprise us? Well perhaps there is much more than merely detection involving the ‘curiosity factor.’ What about the particular link to the fact that certain natural fish food items emit bioluminescence including bacteria in the case of shellfish for example and even certain types of algae.
In more physical terms, many known and unknown substances given off by anglers touching baits may well be significant. Due to our modern diets there is every chance that acids and such like are present in the skin in some individuals more than others as we excrete toxins and overloads of chemicals as our bodies are constantly trying to cleanse themselves. The skin itself is an organ interacting with our bodies and the environment after all. Is it possible that we can actually enhance bait attractiveness by boosting them with light emitting bacteria as well as butyric acid and yeast alcohols etc just by touching our baits? Does this mean certain individuals have more suitable diets or body chemistry for enhancing their baits more than other people as part of the complex equation in their success?
A major factor in fishing bait and fish farming food is its energy value after assimilation. (Remember that some food actually can generate stress, which is very energy draining.) Stress is indirectly one of the biggest killers of modern humans so diet and food purity and quality is very important to health and healthy energy levels. Look what happens to fish which get hooked on particular compounds which affect their brain chemistry in negative ways for them. Both tiger nuts and peanuts can affect carp health and healthy nutrient intake, when eaten in virtual exclusion of other foods in certain fishing waters. These baits obviously make them feel good, but are bad for their health, much like the conventional human western diets which often are depleted and not high enough in essential minerals and amino acids for example, required to prevent many major diseases. Hemp affects the brain too but hemp is an amazingly nutritionally packed food ideal for both carp and humans. Many carp anglers will use hemp as a significant ground bait ingredient regardless of the water, conditions, natural food or anything else with good reason.
Like us humans, fish have evolved to be extremely efficient at extracting energy from the most available foods in our natural environment. The fish’s entire body, ability to move, the eyes, digestive system and chemoreception mechanisms etc have all been extremely highly evolved and tuned for this purpose. Attempting to replicate live natural food factors such as amino acid profiles, vitamin and mineral content, live enzymes, proteins and lipids etc, will still not deliver to fish the same energy values of natural food. The energy field of such a bait will be utterly different too. In some aspects of aquaculture, fish are not even fed artificially, but are left to feed on the natural algae and other beneficial factors as results of correct sediment ‘seeding’ preparation and water characteristics in a raising pond.
So many reactions involve using energy to digest and assimilate the food ingested, with boilies and pellets no matter how much they are ‘digestible’ and pre-treated with enzymes, they may still provide less energy than natural food after assimilation. No bait has been discovered that truly solves the limiting effects of bait ingredients; the nitrogen and amino acids requirements and limiting effects of these artificial foods.
But this is obviously just the tip of the iceberg of important factors in baits to be taken very consistently over time. For example, fish like humans are very much composed of water and minerals. Perhaps the impact of minerals in baits and live food (including plant material) are far more significant regarding biological energy supply and electrical field type food detection than we yet know. For example, demand for live enzymes to promote efficient food digestion and assimilation, or calcium needed for fish scales in common carp...
Perhaps certain ingredients that improve the fish’s ability to detect food item energy fields is more significant an edge than is currently realized. E.g. using astralagus root to boost the fishes’ immune system and general health will improve detection performance. There is also the effects of anti-microbial compounds found in all kinds of plant extracts for example, which are seriously effective ‘investigation triggers’ in baits. Garlic and onion oil are famous for their healing properties and fish-catching record as used in pastes and boilie baits among others. Eugenol from clove bud oil for example, is highly recommended to anesthetize fish in transport and is a very well proven bait additive. Menthol is a special case too. There is certainly potentially more to bait than meets the nose!
The author has many more fishing and bait ‘edges’ up his sleeve. Every single one can have a huge impact on catches. (Warning: This article is protected by copyright.)
By Tim Richardson.
For the unique and acclaimed new massive expert bait making ‘bibles’ ebooks / books:
“BIG CATFISH AND CARP BAIT SECRETS!” AND “BIG CARP BAIT SECRETS!” (And the forthcoming bait flavour secrets book) SEE:
http://www.baitbigfish.com
Tim Richardson is a carp and catfish bait-making expert, and a highly successful big fish angler. His bait making and bait enhancing books / ebooks are even used by members of the ‘world elite’ “British Carp Study Group” for expert reference. For bait making guidance and cutting-edge information see this bait making secrets website!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_F._Richardson
What about common carp? It does seem that if anyone had gotten their baits really right then many more of those ‘un-caught monsters’ in lakes etc would appear as if by magic instead of remaining un-caught for years. The full impact of DNA differences between many commons and mirror carp on catches are something that is mostly totally underestimated as well as the very subtle but potent effects of food item electrical fields which may or may not be present in fishing baits...
Apparently human adults can detect 30,000 smells and a child 10,000, which shows this chemoreception changes even with us. Some ‘natural feeding’ common carp may literally have no need to develop a capacity to detect other smells or tastes other than the natural. According to its DNA programming it may only need to detect perhaps 500 natural tastes or smells to fully exploit its natural food resources. It seems logical then that they will not be at all aware that our angling baits are food wherever natural live food is not used is bait. (In the past, silk weed has been known to catch fish, why should this be a surprise?) My personal results using live natural baits on a hook rig with conventional boilie baits gives a strong argument for using these natural baits as part of the approach to catch rarely caught fish.
The electromagnetic field given off by a bait may well cause response by changing the electromagnetic state of chemoreception and other cells which pass on this ‘signal’ directly to the brain possibly more by electromagnetism and not electrochemistry. I have personal experience of giving natural healing energy and studies have proven the ‘Reiki’ energy transfer actually changes DNA in positive ways, just as air pollution and water pollution does in negative ways in humans. This is fact.
Common carp having different DNA to mirror carp can easily have different requirements or parameters of electromagnetic radiation which they are evolved to detect emitted from their natural food. In fact it is very frequent that rarely caught natural feeding commons are hooked on a lobworm, bunch of red worms or on maggots such as the legendary ‘Herman’ of Warmwell UK fame. Why? Perhaps it's not just the amino acids given off or the movement of the bait which is detected with natural baits, but even more importantly, the living organism's electrical field emitted.
We are all 'batteries' as such, and have our own electromagnetic fields. Those closest to the physical body are the strongest, but there are other levels or layers like the layers of an onion which are far more subtle as we get further away from our bodies. One explanation of light, although it is far from being understood, is that it is electromagnetic radiation.
Now anyone who has had an 'aura photograph' taken will notice that the energy patterns surrounding you change colour, intensity and size according to your physical, mental and spiritual state at the moment the picture is taken. The Russians had for years been ahead of the rest of the world regarding this whole field and have extremely sensitive advanced technology for measuring these energies. Measurement is possible of mythical energies like ‘orgone’ ‘chi’ or ‘prana’ (life force or universal energy) as in those involved in 'natural healing' for example as in acupuncture, therapeutic touch technique, spiritual healing, Reiki etc.
Similar energy is also emitted very strongly when a talented person is attempting telepathy or influencing movement of objects using their minds. In this case the most ancient part of the brain are used which is the least understood, although many gifted psychics have developed their ability following head trauma involving the right frontal lobe of the brain. The amazing abilities of sharks use of electromagnetism and dolphins’ use of sonic pulses in food’s favourable detection demonstrate brains’ amazing evolution and even unknown potentials.
But why should fish’s attraction to electromagnetism in the form of luminescent coloured or light emitting boilies, pellets and plastic baits (and even lures) surprise us? Well perhaps there is much more than merely detection involving the ‘curiosity factor.’ What about the particular link to the fact that certain natural fish food items emit bioluminescence including bacteria in the case of shellfish for example and even certain types of algae.
In more physical terms, many known and unknown substances given off by anglers touching baits may well be significant. Due to our modern diets there is every chance that acids and such like are present in the skin in some individuals more than others as we excrete toxins and overloads of chemicals as our bodies are constantly trying to cleanse themselves. The skin itself is an organ interacting with our bodies and the environment after all. Is it possible that we can actually enhance bait attractiveness by boosting them with light emitting bacteria as well as butyric acid and yeast alcohols etc just by touching our baits? Does this mean certain individuals have more suitable diets or body chemistry for enhancing their baits more than other people as part of the complex equation in their success?
A major factor in fishing bait and fish farming food is its energy value after assimilation. (Remember that some food actually can generate stress, which is very energy draining.) Stress is indirectly one of the biggest killers of modern humans so diet and food purity and quality is very important to health and healthy energy levels. Look what happens to fish which get hooked on particular compounds which affect their brain chemistry in negative ways for them. Both tiger nuts and peanuts can affect carp health and healthy nutrient intake, when eaten in virtual exclusion of other foods in certain fishing waters. These baits obviously make them feel good, but are bad for their health, much like the conventional human western diets which often are depleted and not high enough in essential minerals and amino acids for example, required to prevent many major diseases. Hemp affects the brain too but hemp is an amazingly nutritionally packed food ideal for both carp and humans. Many carp anglers will use hemp as a significant ground bait ingredient regardless of the water, conditions, natural food or anything else with good reason.
Like us humans, fish have evolved to be extremely efficient at extracting energy from the most available foods in our natural environment. The fish’s entire body, ability to move, the eyes, digestive system and chemoreception mechanisms etc have all been extremely highly evolved and tuned for this purpose. Attempting to replicate live natural food factors such as amino acid profiles, vitamin and mineral content, live enzymes, proteins and lipids etc, will still not deliver to fish the same energy values of natural food. The energy field of such a bait will be utterly different too. In some aspects of aquaculture, fish are not even fed artificially, but are left to feed on the natural algae and other beneficial factors as results of correct sediment ‘seeding’ preparation and water characteristics in a raising pond.
So many reactions involve using energy to digest and assimilate the food ingested, with boilies and pellets no matter how much they are ‘digestible’ and pre-treated with enzymes, they may still provide less energy than natural food after assimilation. No bait has been discovered that truly solves the limiting effects of bait ingredients; the nitrogen and amino acids requirements and limiting effects of these artificial foods.
But this is obviously just the tip of the iceberg of important factors in baits to be taken very consistently over time. For example, fish like humans are very much composed of water and minerals. Perhaps the impact of minerals in baits and live food (including plant material) are far more significant regarding biological energy supply and electrical field type food detection than we yet know. For example, demand for live enzymes to promote efficient food digestion and assimilation, or calcium needed for fish scales in common carp...
Perhaps certain ingredients that improve the fish’s ability to detect food item energy fields is more significant an edge than is currently realized. E.g. using astralagus root to boost the fishes’ immune system and general health will improve detection performance. There is also the effects of anti-microbial compounds found in all kinds of plant extracts for example, which are seriously effective ‘investigation triggers’ in baits. Garlic and onion oil are famous for their healing properties and fish-catching record as used in pastes and boilie baits among others. Eugenol from clove bud oil for example, is highly recommended to anesthetize fish in transport and is a very well proven bait additive. Menthol is a special case too. There is certainly potentially more to bait than meets the nose!
The author has many more fishing and bait ‘edges’ up his sleeve. Every single one can have a huge impact on catches. (Warning: This article is protected by copyright.)
By Tim Richardson.
For the unique and acclaimed new massive expert bait making ‘bibles’ ebooks / books:
“BIG CATFISH AND CARP BAIT SECRETS!” AND “BIG CARP BAIT SECRETS!” (And the forthcoming bait flavour secrets book) SEE:
http://www.baitbigfish.com
Tim Richardson is a carp and catfish bait-making expert, and a highly successful big fish angler. His bait making and bait enhancing books / ebooks are even used by members of the ‘world elite’ “British Carp Study Group” for expert reference. For bait making guidance and cutting-edge information see this bait making secrets website!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_F._Richardson
Inflatable Pontoon Boats - For Fishing
By Trevor Kugler
It may sound strange, but have you ever considered an inflatable pontoon boat – for fishing that is? Inflatable pontoon boats are amazingly maneuverable and durable, as well as being extremely convenient. Imagine being able to put your boat in the trunk of your car, and then simply inflating it in your favorite fishing area? Then, when you're done fishing, you simply deflate it and conveniently store it until you next fishing trip? That's right, no more trailers or waiting in line at the boat ramp. Not whenever you use an inflatable pontoon boat.
Inflatable pontoon boats are great for almost any type of fishing as well. They are great for lakes, ponds, or rivers. I love the fact that I don't have to hike up and down my favorite river to fish it, if I don't want to. With my inflatable pontoon boat I can simply float the river, and then stop at all the area's that look promising for fishing. I just wear my waders and when I get to what looks to be a good area, I pull over, get off of my personal pontoon boat, and fish! It's great and there's very little wasted effort. Because of my personal pontoon boat, I'm a much more efficient angler.
In case you don't know exactly what a personal pontoon boat is, let me explain. It's simply a pair of small inflatable pontoons attached to a platform, with a seat attached. They are literally a little personal boat, and they are great for fishing. There are oars attached for maneuverability, and they are great for both rivers, ponds, and lakes. There are different manufacturers who make these types of personal boats, and in my humble opinion, there's one big thing to keep in mind; The word quality.
When it comes to personal pontoon boats – for fishing especially, quality is of the utmost importance. That means you'll want to stick with manufacturers who stick behind there boats with things like money back guarantees and "package" offers that include shipping and handling and such. I've always believed that if a company is willing to give you your money back if you aren't satisfied, they usually make a quality product, and this has always proven to be true. That's why I prefer to stick with Quality Personal Boats. When I personally spend the money I like to have options as well. That's why I always buy these types of boats with 2 seats. That way If I want to take my daughter or a friend with me fishing, I can. But, I don't have to if I feel like fishing alone.
The bottom line is that for fishing, it's difficult to beat a personal pontoon boat. Whether you prefer fishing in a pond or small lake or love to float a river, a personal pontoon boat offers the average angler everything that they need. And their convenience is hard to beat. The next time that you're thinking of spend tens of thousands of dollars on a boat, do some research on a quality inflatable, I think you'll be glad you did. Your wallet will be happy as well, because a quality inflatable is not only much more convenient, but a ton less expensive than a traditional boat as well.
Trevor Kugler is Co-founder of JRWfishing.com Trevor has more than 20 years of fishing experience as well as 15 years of business experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country....Montana.
Great Boats and Pontoons... - http://www.jrwfishing.com/boats.html
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It may sound strange, but have you ever considered an inflatable pontoon boat – for fishing that is? Inflatable pontoon boats are amazingly maneuverable and durable, as well as being extremely convenient. Imagine being able to put your boat in the trunk of your car, and then simply inflating it in your favorite fishing area? Then, when you're done fishing, you simply deflate it and conveniently store it until you next fishing trip? That's right, no more trailers or waiting in line at the boat ramp. Not whenever you use an inflatable pontoon boat.
Inflatable pontoon boats are great for almost any type of fishing as well. They are great for lakes, ponds, or rivers. I love the fact that I don't have to hike up and down my favorite river to fish it, if I don't want to. With my inflatable pontoon boat I can simply float the river, and then stop at all the area's that look promising for fishing. I just wear my waders and when I get to what looks to be a good area, I pull over, get off of my personal pontoon boat, and fish! It's great and there's very little wasted effort. Because of my personal pontoon boat, I'm a much more efficient angler.
In case you don't know exactly what a personal pontoon boat is, let me explain. It's simply a pair of small inflatable pontoons attached to a platform, with a seat attached. They are literally a little personal boat, and they are great for fishing. There are oars attached for maneuverability, and they are great for both rivers, ponds, and lakes. There are different manufacturers who make these types of personal boats, and in my humble opinion, there's one big thing to keep in mind; The word quality.
When it comes to personal pontoon boats – for fishing especially, quality is of the utmost importance. That means you'll want to stick with manufacturers who stick behind there boats with things like money back guarantees and "package" offers that include shipping and handling and such. I've always believed that if a company is willing to give you your money back if you aren't satisfied, they usually make a quality product, and this has always proven to be true. That's why I prefer to stick with Quality Personal Boats. When I personally spend the money I like to have options as well. That's why I always buy these types of boats with 2 seats. That way If I want to take my daughter or a friend with me fishing, I can. But, I don't have to if I feel like fishing alone.
The bottom line is that for fishing, it's difficult to beat a personal pontoon boat. Whether you prefer fishing in a pond or small lake or love to float a river, a personal pontoon boat offers the average angler everything that they need. And their convenience is hard to beat. The next time that you're thinking of spend tens of thousands of dollars on a boat, do some research on a quality inflatable, I think you'll be glad you did. Your wallet will be happy as well, because a quality inflatable is not only much more convenient, but a ton less expensive than a traditional boat as well.
Trevor Kugler is Co-founder of JRWfishing.com Trevor has more than 20 years of fishing experience as well as 15 years of business experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country....Montana.
Great Boats and Pontoons... - http://www.jrwfishing.com/boats.html
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Catching Fish Isn't Always About The Fisherman
By Trevor Kugler Platinum Quality Author
Did you ever consider the fact that catching fish isn't always about the fisherman? We all tend to think that catching fish is about our technique or the type of bait we happen to be using, but I've learned over the years that catching fish isn't always about the fisherman. Actually this is a very egocentric way of thinking about things (and especially fishing), but it's what we all do. We think catching fish is totally about us, but in this article I'm going to explain how this actually isn't true.
Catching fish isn't about the bait, color, or technique either. These things all need to be taken into account, obviously, but at the end of the day if the fish aren't active, all of that stuff makes little difference. Don't get me wrong, there's no single thing that can make a difference in the amount and size of the fish you catch like practice, that is spending time on the water but again, if the fish aren't active, none of it amounts to a hill of beans.
That's why it's so important to know a little bit about fish behavior. I'm not talking about becoming a scholar and getting you doctorate on fish behavior, but I am talking about educating yourself a little bit. What you need to know specifically, is how both the weather & moon relate to fishing. You see the weather & moon both play huge roles in the feeding behavior of fish, and knowing this can help you become much more successful.
A great place to start is by reading a FREE Report such as this. That or simply do a search on the Internet. Again, you can learn what you need to know in a couple of hours, so becoming a scholar isn't necessary. The bottom line is that the weather & moon impact the feeding behavior of fish quite dramatically and knowing how this impact works can be a great advantage to you.
My entire point to this article is that catching fish isn't always about the fisherman. Haven't you ever had one of those days fishing when it seemed like you could do no wrong? Like whatever you threw into the water resulted in a bite? This was more than likely due to the fact that you were fishing at the exact right time and didn't realize it. A time when both The Weather & Moon had aligned to create the perfect fishing situation. Do a little research so that you know when these situations are going to occur.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Did you ever consider the fact that catching fish isn't always about the fisherman? We all tend to think that catching fish is about our technique or the type of bait we happen to be using, but I've learned over the years that catching fish isn't always about the fisherman. Actually this is a very egocentric way of thinking about things (and especially fishing), but it's what we all do. We think catching fish is totally about us, but in this article I'm going to explain how this actually isn't true.
Catching fish isn't about the bait, color, or technique either. These things all need to be taken into account, obviously, but at the end of the day if the fish aren't active, all of that stuff makes little difference. Don't get me wrong, there's no single thing that can make a difference in the amount and size of the fish you catch like practice, that is spending time on the water but again, if the fish aren't active, none of it amounts to a hill of beans.
That's why it's so important to know a little bit about fish behavior. I'm not talking about becoming a scholar and getting you doctorate on fish behavior, but I am talking about educating yourself a little bit. What you need to know specifically, is how both the weather & moon relate to fishing. You see the weather & moon both play huge roles in the feeding behavior of fish, and knowing this can help you become much more successful.
A great place to start is by reading a FREE Report such as this. That or simply do a search on the Internet. Again, you can learn what you need to know in a couple of hours, so becoming a scholar isn't necessary. The bottom line is that the weather & moon impact the feeding behavior of fish quite dramatically and knowing how this impact works can be a great advantage to you.
My entire point to this article is that catching fish isn't always about the fisherman. Haven't you ever had one of those days fishing when it seemed like you could do no wrong? Like whatever you threw into the water resulted in a bite? This was more than likely due to the fact that you were fishing at the exact right time and didn't realize it. A time when both The Weather & Moon had aligned to create the perfect fishing situation. Do a little research so that you know when these situations are going to occur.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Summer Fishing Means More Baits and Pests
By Shareen Aguilar
Fishing is always a great idea during the dry season. When everybody goes on vacation because of the summer days, going to the nearby river or creek is the best and productive way to spend the afternoon with families and friends. Though fishing requires time and yes, spending it in the same vicinity for hours just to get a satisfying catch is important; fishing builds bond and of course, improves your love and personal skills in fishing on your own.
Days that are far from winter, the dry season is a fine time to teach yourself what to try for fishing. You can try a new rod, line, hook or bait without worrying about the after-effect of the weather. Fishing gears that you have been dying to use since winter can all be tried on for the very first time during summer. But that is not only what is fun during summer fishing. And to emphasize that, summer fishing can't be entirely fun when you have many bugs and insects surrounding you.
You can do your best to prevent yourself from being bitten or stung by these creatures because there are some which, when bothered, could really get angry. And you wouldn't want to mess with the likes of hornets and wasps. Carry an insect repellent if you need to just in case you find yourself in an area where there are more of them than the fish that you are aiming to catch. Mosquitoes can become quite a “bug” when you go out fishing. Wear something that will cover your arms but not to the extent that could match to the heat of the summer days.
But despite the strange company you have during fishing, summer is still a great time as there are many baits you can use. Worms, crickets, grasshoppers and even frogs can all be used as baits for fishing. Worms most especially, are great to find and these wriggling creatures are good baits. If you have selected the right type of worms, you will have more catch than the other anglers in the same area. You have to find the right places though where these earth creatures thrive.
Whether or not you get good baits and more catch, summer days are long and it would matter more if you have fun while fishing.
Fly Fishing Tips is a perfect site in the internet which contains useful information about fly fishing.
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Fishing is always a great idea during the dry season. When everybody goes on vacation because of the summer days, going to the nearby river or creek is the best and productive way to spend the afternoon with families and friends. Though fishing requires time and yes, spending it in the same vicinity for hours just to get a satisfying catch is important; fishing builds bond and of course, improves your love and personal skills in fishing on your own.
Days that are far from winter, the dry season is a fine time to teach yourself what to try for fishing. You can try a new rod, line, hook or bait without worrying about the after-effect of the weather. Fishing gears that you have been dying to use since winter can all be tried on for the very first time during summer. But that is not only what is fun during summer fishing. And to emphasize that, summer fishing can't be entirely fun when you have many bugs and insects surrounding you.
You can do your best to prevent yourself from being bitten or stung by these creatures because there are some which, when bothered, could really get angry. And you wouldn't want to mess with the likes of hornets and wasps. Carry an insect repellent if you need to just in case you find yourself in an area where there are more of them than the fish that you are aiming to catch. Mosquitoes can become quite a “bug” when you go out fishing. Wear something that will cover your arms but not to the extent that could match to the heat of the summer days.
But despite the strange company you have during fishing, summer is still a great time as there are many baits you can use. Worms, crickets, grasshoppers and even frogs can all be used as baits for fishing. Worms most especially, are great to find and these wriggling creatures are good baits. If you have selected the right type of worms, you will have more catch than the other anglers in the same area. You have to find the right places though where these earth creatures thrive.
Whether or not you get good baits and more catch, summer days are long and it would matter more if you have fun while fishing.
Fly Fishing Tips is a perfect site in the internet which contains useful information about fly fishing.
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The Stalking Method of Carp fishing in South Devon
By Simon B Rogers
Stalking
A Carp anglers favourite way to fish, well it is mine. Obviously this method of Carp fishing does not lend itself to fishing tournaments.
There are probably many different ways to stalk fish, here are a couple of them.
1) Move around the area of water looking for the tell tale signs of Carp feeding.
2) Try and gain access to a remote part of the water where other Carp fishing isn’t normally carried out.
1) Stalking on the move is a great way to fish, watching for the big Carp and the tell tale signs of feeding. This method is also known as freelining.
All that is needed is a good rod, small float, small landing net, everything is concentrated on being portable, as you are moving around. Light and small, travel with the least amount of kit you require.
When you are stalking it is vital that you are very, very quiet as not to spook the fish, always check that your shadow does not cast onto the water and that your approach is very silent. Camouflage gear is useful too, try to blend with your back ground, keep low and try not to be spotted because as soon as you are seen the fish will spook and go.
Gently lower your bait into the water and wait!!
2) Carp are no fools, and can be found in the quietest parts of the water, wouldn’t you. However there is often a reason for the area of water being the quietest, it’s overgrown with brambles or deep undergrowth.
Whilst carp can be very social and congregate in groups, I have found that the larger fish spend a lot of time on there own and in these quiet areas of the water.
So have a look over the water and see if you can spot this quiet area, then you have got to get to it and in it and remember in a responsible manner. Ideally you should leave the area as you found it, not trampled down with broken and smashed undergrowth.
Both methods benefit from camouflage clothing. Carp are very sensitive to being spooked, by sound, vibrations and things that don’t belong. Stalking is the art of being quiet and patient, making yourself invisible, blending and molding yourself into the background, so that as far as the Carp are concerned you are part of that background and nothing to fear. You need to develop the persona of the hunter, the Carp assassin, but we don’t expect you to kill them.
Baits are all as you have previously used, all your favourite concoctions and mixtures, but don’t spook the fish by dropping your bait on its nose, drop it up to 2 M in front and ease it into their view, so as not to frighten or spook them, so watch your large baits plopping into the water.
Maggots and casters are good and you can ground bait small amounts slightly in front of the carp, but try and keep your movements to a minimum.
Bear in mind that the places you are fishing are full of snags, you have the possibility of losing gear, also be aware that your Carp is probably going to dash for cover and more snags, so take that into account when you are stalking, try and predict the way the Carp will run.
This is very important. I find this a great way to fish but always respect other anglers and do not stalk where their bait lies.
Have a go and see what you think it’s good, see what you find works for you. Here at Newbarn Farm, we think it is a very effective South Devon Fishing method, or anywhere for that matter, in the right hands and the right time of course, not the sort of method that can be used in a fishing tournament.
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Stalking
A Carp anglers favourite way to fish, well it is mine. Obviously this method of Carp fishing does not lend itself to fishing tournaments.
There are probably many different ways to stalk fish, here are a couple of them.
1) Move around the area of water looking for the tell tale signs of Carp feeding.
2) Try and gain access to a remote part of the water where other Carp fishing isn’t normally carried out.
1) Stalking on the move is a great way to fish, watching for the big Carp and the tell tale signs of feeding. This method is also known as freelining.
All that is needed is a good rod, small float, small landing net, everything is concentrated on being portable, as you are moving around. Light and small, travel with the least amount of kit you require.
When you are stalking it is vital that you are very, very quiet as not to spook the fish, always check that your shadow does not cast onto the water and that your approach is very silent. Camouflage gear is useful too, try to blend with your back ground, keep low and try not to be spotted because as soon as you are seen the fish will spook and go.
Gently lower your bait into the water and wait!!
2) Carp are no fools, and can be found in the quietest parts of the water, wouldn’t you. However there is often a reason for the area of water being the quietest, it’s overgrown with brambles or deep undergrowth.
Whilst carp can be very social and congregate in groups, I have found that the larger fish spend a lot of time on there own and in these quiet areas of the water.
So have a look over the water and see if you can spot this quiet area, then you have got to get to it and in it and remember in a responsible manner. Ideally you should leave the area as you found it, not trampled down with broken and smashed undergrowth.
Both methods benefit from camouflage clothing. Carp are very sensitive to being spooked, by sound, vibrations and things that don’t belong. Stalking is the art of being quiet and patient, making yourself invisible, blending and molding yourself into the background, so that as far as the Carp are concerned you are part of that background and nothing to fear. You need to develop the persona of the hunter, the Carp assassin, but we don’t expect you to kill them.
Baits are all as you have previously used, all your favourite concoctions and mixtures, but don’t spook the fish by dropping your bait on its nose, drop it up to 2 M in front and ease it into their view, so as not to frighten or spook them, so watch your large baits plopping into the water.
Maggots and casters are good and you can ground bait small amounts slightly in front of the carp, but try and keep your movements to a minimum.
Bear in mind that the places you are fishing are full of snags, you have the possibility of losing gear, also be aware that your Carp is probably going to dash for cover and more snags, so take that into account when you are stalking, try and predict the way the Carp will run.
This is very important. I find this a great way to fish but always respect other anglers and do not stalk where their bait lies.
Have a go and see what you think it’s good, see what you find works for you. Here at Newbarn Farm, we think it is a very effective South Devon Fishing method, or anywhere for that matter, in the right hands and the right time of course, not the sort of method that can be used in a fishing tournament.
www.newbarnfarm.org.uk
http://www.newbarnfarm.com
http://www.selfcateringcottages.blogspot.com
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Still Enjoy Fly Fishing During Winter
By Shareen Aguilar Platinum Quality Author
The cold season is fast approaching and for most of the anglers, cold season means winter, and winter isn't the best or ideal time to continue on with this great hobby – fly fishing. But there are still those anglers with brave hearts whom we see by the river banks or in the chilly waters that still pursue the spirit of fishing no matter how cold the winter season is.
These anglers are most likely the ones that are “addicted” to fishing which is why whether it be a cold or hot season, fishing is not a problem at all. If you are the type that is still yet to experience having a good catch by fly fishing, there are some things you need to know. If you would like to continue fishing during the winter season, might as well switch from your stylish and expensive hook to a cheaper one.
The cold weather causes the water to chill and when it does, your hook can easily crack because of the temperature. And if you are really serious about doing winter fly fishing, make sure that you bring along a spare rod. You never know how long your current rod could stand out the ice cold temperature of winter.
When you have rods and you are out in the cold winds, remember to keep the reels of both rods dry. The spare rod, you can keep in a cool, dry place where it won't get wet and freeze. While the rod you are using, make sure that the reel is also dry. You really don't want to get stuck when reeling in a catch, do you?
These things are simple but it will make a difference on how you can go fishing without any issues during the cold season. And oh, remember to protect yourself as well from the dropping temperature.
Fly Fishing Tips is a perfect site in the internet which contains useful information about fly fishing.
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The cold season is fast approaching and for most of the anglers, cold season means winter, and winter isn't the best or ideal time to continue on with this great hobby – fly fishing. But there are still those anglers with brave hearts whom we see by the river banks or in the chilly waters that still pursue the spirit of fishing no matter how cold the winter season is.
These anglers are most likely the ones that are “addicted” to fishing which is why whether it be a cold or hot season, fishing is not a problem at all. If you are the type that is still yet to experience having a good catch by fly fishing, there are some things you need to know. If you would like to continue fishing during the winter season, might as well switch from your stylish and expensive hook to a cheaper one.
The cold weather causes the water to chill and when it does, your hook can easily crack because of the temperature. And if you are really serious about doing winter fly fishing, make sure that you bring along a spare rod. You never know how long your current rod could stand out the ice cold temperature of winter.
When you have rods and you are out in the cold winds, remember to keep the reels of both rods dry. The spare rod, you can keep in a cool, dry place where it won't get wet and freeze. While the rod you are using, make sure that the reel is also dry. You really don't want to get stuck when reeling in a catch, do you?
These things are simple but it will make a difference on how you can go fishing without any issues during the cold season. And oh, remember to protect yourself as well from the dropping temperature.
Fly Fishing Tips is a perfect site in the internet which contains useful information about fly fishing.
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The Right Fishing Line
By Joseph Scott
With so many brands of fishing line on the shelves today, it is getting extremely difficult to choose what is best for your style of fishing. You have to choose between Fluorocarbon, Monofilamint, Braided/Super Lines. Then you have to select a color. After that you need to know what lb test you need. Whatever happened to buying a 1000 yd spool of 10lb test? It used to work fine when I was a kid!!
There are some things that beginners, and experienced anglers alike, forget when purchasing line. Ask yourself these questions:
* What is my reel rated at? (Not many people realize their reel and spool are rated for certain test limits and line diameter)
* What am I fishing for? (Are you going to a State Park to teach the kids how to catch Bluegill or are you gonna try to land a 36" Striper)
* What conditions will I be fishing in? (specifically you should check the current water color on the fishing reports and the weather for the coming trip.)
You should also know a little more about each type of line. Fluorocarbon is a popular choice amongst my buddies, but it has one drawback environmentally speaking. It is strong, does not stretch as easy as mono-filamint and is very low-vis. Fluorocarbon does not break down naturally or "bio-degrade". The major outdoors shops have added recycle bins for you to dump your old line. This certainly helps to reduce the amount of old line left lying around. As everyone is aware, fishing line breaks which means it is inevitably going to enter the eco-system of the body of water you frequent. I am no expert on the environment or ecological dangers, but it doesn't sound like we want this stuff in our waterways. These lines tend to be the most expensive as well. So be responsible when using this line. Tie strong knots, avoid snags and don't throw your tag ends into the water.
Braided/Superline is synthetics braided together. Highly sensitive and tougher then piano wire. You will find this line next to impossible to break during everyday angling. Weeds, snags, teeth and stumps rarely are a problem when using braid. I have used a palomar knot to secure my lures and rigs and only lost one rig over a 1yr period. This line will work for most fishing styles, but should be reserved for the larger fish. If you are going after Blue Catfish, braid will stand up as good as most trotlines. There is no worry about line twists since the braid does not retain any memory. The diameters are extremely small compared to monofilamint and fluorocarbon. I have a spool of 50lb test that looks only slightly thicker then ordinary thread. This is all sounds great, but remember it is limited in it's uses. The price is at the higher end of the spectrum, but cheaper then fluorocarbon in most cases. Watch out for tangles with this line. If you get a bird's nest or a line full of spaghetti, cut it. The frustration of trying to untie the knots and tangles will drive you to the hospital. Also be careful handling the line. Just kite string, this fishing line will slice your finger. It is also thought to be harder on your gear.
So I guess we are left with Mono-filamint. Thick diameter. Plenty of stretch. Rots on you when you least expect it. Cheap...but it is reliable. It was the only kind of line that I new about until 4yrs ago. It is also made from nylon and everybody loves nylon. All kidding aside, mono is a good, trustworthy and dependable line. I stick to name brands because I do notice a slight difference between them and those 1000yrd spools. I find that changing the line every 90 days is a good rule of thumb. Some say you can keep it up to 1 yr, but why chance it. Also, I do bring it to the recycle bins at the tackle shop. As with a lot of things these days, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Mono has been an acceptable fishing line for decades and I find it still does the job.
Hope to see you on the water.
The Angler
Please help to keep our waterways and the environment clean. Practice responsible outdoor recreation, clean up after yourself, avoid lead weights & lures, think of those who will follow in our foot steps.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joseph_Scott
With so many brands of fishing line on the shelves today, it is getting extremely difficult to choose what is best for your style of fishing. You have to choose between Fluorocarbon, Monofilamint, Braided/Super Lines. Then you have to select a color. After that you need to know what lb test you need. Whatever happened to buying a 1000 yd spool of 10lb test? It used to work fine when I was a kid!!
There are some things that beginners, and experienced anglers alike, forget when purchasing line. Ask yourself these questions:
* What is my reel rated at? (Not many people realize their reel and spool are rated for certain test limits and line diameter)
* What am I fishing for? (Are you going to a State Park to teach the kids how to catch Bluegill or are you gonna try to land a 36" Striper)
* What conditions will I be fishing in? (specifically you should check the current water color on the fishing reports and the weather for the coming trip.)
You should also know a little more about each type of line. Fluorocarbon is a popular choice amongst my buddies, but it has one drawback environmentally speaking. It is strong, does not stretch as easy as mono-filamint and is very low-vis. Fluorocarbon does not break down naturally or "bio-degrade". The major outdoors shops have added recycle bins for you to dump your old line. This certainly helps to reduce the amount of old line left lying around. As everyone is aware, fishing line breaks which means it is inevitably going to enter the eco-system of the body of water you frequent. I am no expert on the environment or ecological dangers, but it doesn't sound like we want this stuff in our waterways. These lines tend to be the most expensive as well. So be responsible when using this line. Tie strong knots, avoid snags and don't throw your tag ends into the water.
Braided/Superline is synthetics braided together. Highly sensitive and tougher then piano wire. You will find this line next to impossible to break during everyday angling. Weeds, snags, teeth and stumps rarely are a problem when using braid. I have used a palomar knot to secure my lures and rigs and only lost one rig over a 1yr period. This line will work for most fishing styles, but should be reserved for the larger fish. If you are going after Blue Catfish, braid will stand up as good as most trotlines. There is no worry about line twists since the braid does not retain any memory. The diameters are extremely small compared to monofilamint and fluorocarbon. I have a spool of 50lb test that looks only slightly thicker then ordinary thread. This is all sounds great, but remember it is limited in it's uses. The price is at the higher end of the spectrum, but cheaper then fluorocarbon in most cases. Watch out for tangles with this line. If you get a bird's nest or a line full of spaghetti, cut it. The frustration of trying to untie the knots and tangles will drive you to the hospital. Also be careful handling the line. Just kite string, this fishing line will slice your finger. It is also thought to be harder on your gear.
So I guess we are left with Mono-filamint. Thick diameter. Plenty of stretch. Rots on you when you least expect it. Cheap...but it is reliable. It was the only kind of line that I new about until 4yrs ago. It is also made from nylon and everybody loves nylon. All kidding aside, mono is a good, trustworthy and dependable line. I stick to name brands because I do notice a slight difference between them and those 1000yrd spools. I find that changing the line every 90 days is a good rule of thumb. Some say you can keep it up to 1 yr, but why chance it. Also, I do bring it to the recycle bins at the tackle shop. As with a lot of things these days, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Mono has been an acceptable fishing line for decades and I find it still does the job.
Hope to see you on the water.
The Angler
Please help to keep our waterways and the environment clean. Practice responsible outdoor recreation, clean up after yourself, avoid lead weights & lures, think of those who will follow in our foot steps.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joseph_Scott
Fishing Reports - Everyone Wants To Know The Hot Fishing Spots
By Bruce Soileau
Fishing reports are usually reported by professional fishing guides and anglers wanting to share their knowledge with others about lake conditions, what's being caught, and on what type of bait. Some things to look for when reading a fishing report are:
* Date the guide went fishing
* Location - City/State
* Name of the lake, river or body of water
* Lake conditions - water depth, water temperature, wind direction, wind speed and water clarity
* Fish Species - black bass, striped bass, redfish, catfish, crappie, snapper, etc.
* Bait Used - crank baits, jerk baits, swim baits, top water baits, live bait, worms, etc.
* Method Used - cranking, flipping, rigs, etc.
* Pictures - you can never see enough good pictures of a great catch
Fishing Guides If you want to go fishing in an unfamiliar lake or river, having a good guide is beneficial and well worth the price. Guides have lake knowledge, usually years of fishing experience and can almost always guarantee that you will catch some fish. Most guides can also give you private instruction to help you become a better fisherman. Guides usually supply the tackle and gear needed for your fishing trip. It's always a good idea to start with a short biography of the guide, get a referral from someone who has used them and also visit their website. Guides are using their websites to advertise their services and promote their business, so you will usually see everything you need there to make an informed decision on using their guide service.
Increase your odds of having a great day of fishing by using fishing reports and fishing guides, which can be found on many websites promoting outdoor sports, such as Lone Star Outdoor News. Lone Star Outdoor News provides fishing reports, fishing news articles, hunting news, game warden reports, new product reviews, fishing and hunting videos and downloadable versions of their bi-weekly newspaper. Lone Star Outdoor News is your outdoor hunting and fishing resource.
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Fishing reports are usually reported by professional fishing guides and anglers wanting to share their knowledge with others about lake conditions, what's being caught, and on what type of bait. Some things to look for when reading a fishing report are:
* Date the guide went fishing
* Location - City/State
* Name of the lake, river or body of water
* Lake conditions - water depth, water temperature, wind direction, wind speed and water clarity
* Fish Species - black bass, striped bass, redfish, catfish, crappie, snapper, etc.
* Bait Used - crank baits, jerk baits, swim baits, top water baits, live bait, worms, etc.
* Method Used - cranking, flipping, rigs, etc.
* Pictures - you can never see enough good pictures of a great catch
Fishing Guides If you want to go fishing in an unfamiliar lake or river, having a good guide is beneficial and well worth the price. Guides have lake knowledge, usually years of fishing experience and can almost always guarantee that you will catch some fish. Most guides can also give you private instruction to help you become a better fisherman. Guides usually supply the tackle and gear needed for your fishing trip. It's always a good idea to start with a short biography of the guide, get a referral from someone who has used them and also visit their website. Guides are using their websites to advertise their services and promote their business, so you will usually see everything you need there to make an informed decision on using their guide service.
Increase your odds of having a great day of fishing by using fishing reports and fishing guides, which can be found on many websites promoting outdoor sports, such as Lone Star Outdoor News. Lone Star Outdoor News provides fishing reports, fishing news articles, hunting news, game warden reports, new product reviews, fishing and hunting videos and downloadable versions of their bi-weekly newspaper. Lone Star Outdoor News is your outdoor hunting and fishing resource.
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Fishing Bait Options
By Garvin Douglas Platinum Quality Author
There are countless types of bait that can be used for fishing. Arguably, no one bait is always better than another, so it is difficult to recommend anything that is sure to work effectively every time.
The bait used for fishing will typically weigh up to 3 ounces. Different fishermen will have their own favorite bait weight, but most use roughly a 5/8 ounce bait. Some people like to chop up their bait, while others use it whole. It simply depends on the preference of the individual angler.
Bait Types
One of the most popular types of bait to use when fishing is small fish or, as they are more commonly known, bait fish. These are the fish that the larger fish would naturally choose to hunt themselves on their own. Chunks of larger fish can also be used.
The bait used for fishing can come in a variety of sizes. Testing will help you to determine what size works best for you. The bait placed on the hook is normally in proportion to the size of the fish that is being hunted. There are many other types of bait that can be used, including worms, shrimp, squid, sand fleas and a large selection from other living organisms.
One of the best types of bait to use for the ‘inshore’ fish is shrimp. Crabs, on the other hand, are generally preferred by ‘bottom fish’.
Where to Find Fishing Bait
Bait sources for a successful fishing trip are plentiful. Many people like to catch their bait themselves since then they know where it came from and are familiar with its freshness. Or, if you favor convenience, you can simply purchase your bait at a fishing shop.
There are, of course, pros and cons to buying or catching your bait. If you buy it you will have exactly what you want, but can sometimes pay an inflated price depending where you shop. On the other hand, catching your own bait is free, so you save money. However, you may spend a lengthy day gathering the amount of bait you need, so it can be very time-consuming. One great bait for fishing is earthworms, and they can easily be obtained for free.
Once you have been fishing for a while you will learn through trial and error which are the best baits for your specific fishing trips. Until then, experiment with different types and sizes to determine those that prove to be most successful.
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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There are countless types of bait that can be used for fishing. Arguably, no one bait is always better than another, so it is difficult to recommend anything that is sure to work effectively every time.
The bait used for fishing will typically weigh up to 3 ounces. Different fishermen will have their own favorite bait weight, but most use roughly a 5/8 ounce bait. Some people like to chop up their bait, while others use it whole. It simply depends on the preference of the individual angler.
Bait Types
One of the most popular types of bait to use when fishing is small fish or, as they are more commonly known, bait fish. These are the fish that the larger fish would naturally choose to hunt themselves on their own. Chunks of larger fish can also be used.
The bait used for fishing can come in a variety of sizes. Testing will help you to determine what size works best for you. The bait placed on the hook is normally in proportion to the size of the fish that is being hunted. There are many other types of bait that can be used, including worms, shrimp, squid, sand fleas and a large selection from other living organisms.
One of the best types of bait to use for the ‘inshore’ fish is shrimp. Crabs, on the other hand, are generally preferred by ‘bottom fish’.
Where to Find Fishing Bait
Bait sources for a successful fishing trip are plentiful. Many people like to catch their bait themselves since then they know where it came from and are familiar with its freshness. Or, if you favor convenience, you can simply purchase your bait at a fishing shop.
There are, of course, pros and cons to buying or catching your bait. If you buy it you will have exactly what you want, but can sometimes pay an inflated price depending where you shop. On the other hand, catching your own bait is free, so you save money. However, you may spend a lengthy day gathering the amount of bait you need, so it can be very time-consuming. One great bait for fishing is earthworms, and they can easily be obtained for free.
Once you have been fishing for a while you will learn through trial and error which are the best baits for your specific fishing trips. Until then, experiment with different types and sizes to determine those that prove to be most successful.
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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Fishing Vacation Tips For Selecting a Guide
By Garvin Douglas Platinum Quality Author
During the summer months, many tourists head for an Alaskan vacation to fish for salmon. If you are excited about fishing in Alaska you should get the Alaska fishing guide. The recommendations below will help you in selecting the best choice for your Alaskan fishing.
If you do indeed opt for a guide, here are a few questions that you will need to address.
1. How long has the person been a guide in Alaska? The longer someone has been residing in the area, the more advantageous for you. Asking this question will provide you an indication of the guides experience. Ideally you will want the most experienced guide you can find at a cost you can afford. That way you get the best advice on where to fish successfully.
2. How long will the fishing trip take? You need to work out a general time line to determine how much to pay your guide. This will include the time getting to and from the fishing spot. Take into account your planned length of time fishing on the water. This may add up to longer than you might otherwise anticipate. If this is the case and you are conscious of costs, consider fishing at a closer location.
3. Ask people you trust for a guide reference. This way, you gain the best of other people's experiences in selecting the right person. Family or friends might be able to help you with this selection. Or you might be able to get information on good guides from your hotel or fishing shops.
4. How much does your guide charge? Do they charge by the minute, the hour, or day? If you find that a guide is significantly undercutting others, is there a reason for this? Cheaper is definitely not always better! You might be paying less for someone with very little experience and consequently waste your money. On the other hand, don't pay so much for a great guide with decades of experience that the cost is likely to cloud your fishing enjoyment. If in doubt, seek the help of someone who has hired a guide previously.
5. You have the right to ask any fishing-related questions of your guide that you wish. A good guide should have no qualms about answering any questions you might have. If so, that's an indication you may want to scratch the person from your list of considerations. You are the one who will be paying for their services so you need to have as much information as you can reasonably collect to ensure you will benefit from the person's service. Do not feel pressured into opting for a certain guide. Take your time and consider more than one person. Remember once out on the water, it will be very difficult to change your mind.
If you adhere to these few tips in selecting a guide for your Alaskan vacation fishing trip, you will not regret having taken the time and effort.
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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During the summer months, many tourists head for an Alaskan vacation to fish for salmon. If you are excited about fishing in Alaska you should get the Alaska fishing guide. The recommendations below will help you in selecting the best choice for your Alaskan fishing.
If you do indeed opt for a guide, here are a few questions that you will need to address.
1. How long has the person been a guide in Alaska? The longer someone has been residing in the area, the more advantageous for you. Asking this question will provide you an indication of the guides experience. Ideally you will want the most experienced guide you can find at a cost you can afford. That way you get the best advice on where to fish successfully.
2. How long will the fishing trip take? You need to work out a general time line to determine how much to pay your guide. This will include the time getting to and from the fishing spot. Take into account your planned length of time fishing on the water. This may add up to longer than you might otherwise anticipate. If this is the case and you are conscious of costs, consider fishing at a closer location.
3. Ask people you trust for a guide reference. This way, you gain the best of other people's experiences in selecting the right person. Family or friends might be able to help you with this selection. Or you might be able to get information on good guides from your hotel or fishing shops.
4. How much does your guide charge? Do they charge by the minute, the hour, or day? If you find that a guide is significantly undercutting others, is there a reason for this? Cheaper is definitely not always better! You might be paying less for someone with very little experience and consequently waste your money. On the other hand, don't pay so much for a great guide with decades of experience that the cost is likely to cloud your fishing enjoyment. If in doubt, seek the help of someone who has hired a guide previously.
5. You have the right to ask any fishing-related questions of your guide that you wish. A good guide should have no qualms about answering any questions you might have. If so, that's an indication you may want to scratch the person from your list of considerations. You are the one who will be paying for their services so you need to have as much information as you can reasonably collect to ensure you will benefit from the person's service. Do not feel pressured into opting for a certain guide. Take your time and consider more than one person. Remember once out on the water, it will be very difficult to change your mind.
If you adhere to these few tips in selecting a guide for your Alaskan vacation fishing trip, you will not regret having taken the time and effort.
For great fishing trip information, please visit http://www.fishing-trip-adventures.com, a popular site providing insights concerning how to maximize your fishing adventures.
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Deep Sea Fishing - Going After Salmon
By Craig Stanford
I felt a feeling of excitement as I stepped onto the charter boat. Would this be the time? Would I finally get my Salmon? Every time I had been out deep sea fishing I didn't even get a bite. The arguments have been flying around for years as to why the Salmon have gotten so rare. I haven't been paying too much attention to these arguments. I have to admit that I am selfish and just want to catch my Salmon.
My day started at 6:00 AM, when our windup alarm went off in our tent. Our little party consisted of me, my dad, and my Uncle Bob.
We had set up our tent in a public campground only a couple of miles from the harbor of Garibaldi, Oregon. Garibaldi is a small town situated on the Tillamook Bay along the Oregon coast. Garebaldi has the perfect location for a harbor and a marina because the waters are relatively calm in the bay.
It was still dark, so getting up wasn't easy. As we pulled out of the campground, several cars sped past us going in the other direction. I found out later that these were the charter boat captains driving out to the jetty, so they could see what the bar conditions were like.
I was comfortable with the boat because it was fairly new and looked to be in pretty good shape. It looked big to me. I was used to my grandfather's 14 ' boat. There were eight of us fishing plus the captain and a high school kid who baited the hooks and netted the fish.
As we approached the bar, the captain ran back, lifted the cover off the engine and looked around. He had a very serious look on his face. That's when I realized that going over the bar is not an event to take lightly. I couldn't believe the size of the waves at the bar, they towered over us to about ten feet. I felt pretty sheepish when the high school kid said that the bar was pretty good that day.
Once we got into the ocean, the waves were only two or three feet and there was no wind. At first, we were glad there was no wind, but soon we wished there was. The boat we were on was a cabin cruiser with the captain's position up on top. All of the exhaust was routed thru a pipe that went up through the center of the boat. This arrangement was probably ok when it was windy, but on our day the exhaust was sucked down to the passenger area. We all got a little green because it took an hour and a half to get to the captain's favorite fishing "spot".
When we reached the captain's "spot", the high school kid handed us each a Salmon rod with the bait already attached. We fished for about an hour without any bites. Since there didn't seem to be any Salmon around, the captain had the high school kid give us bottom fishing gear. We caught lots of fish with the bottom fishing gear.
I actually caught a couple of Sea Bass. Another guy caught a Rockfish. This fish was the oddest living thing that I had ever seen. It looked prehistoric. It was really strange with funny looking fins and an orange tongue. Very strange indeed!
After we fished for bottom fish a couple of hours, the captain had us pull in our lines and motored for about an hour to another one of his Salmon "hot spots" Nobody caught a Salmon, so I guess the spot wasn't that "hot".
We pulled in our Salmon lines and traveled for one and a half hours back to Garibaldi. Once again, the captain ran down and looked at the engine before we crossed the bar, but by that time, I was too tired and too green to care about the bar, I just wanted to get back to dry land.
We got back to port about 3:30 PM. We didn't catch any Salmon, but at least we caught some bottom fish, and had fun doing it, so the important thing was, we didn't get skunked.
The trip cost $145.00 . It's less if you decide to only fish for Salmon or bottom fish, but if you only go for one type your chances of not getting anything goes up.
I'm glad that we decided to fish for the bottom fish too because they really made our day. As for the Salmon, the arguments and the finger pointing about what caused their rarity goes on. It would be nice, however, if next time there was more wind and at least some Salmon.
Craig Stanford comes from a long line of fishermen. His grandfather fished until he was 88. His great uncle was nicknamed Deschutes River Joe because he spent so much time fishing on the Deschutes River in Oregon. For more information about deep sea fishing and many other types of fishing, check out the "Fishing Guide" at http://online-fishing-info.com
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I felt a feeling of excitement as I stepped onto the charter boat. Would this be the time? Would I finally get my Salmon? Every time I had been out deep sea fishing I didn't even get a bite. The arguments have been flying around for years as to why the Salmon have gotten so rare. I haven't been paying too much attention to these arguments. I have to admit that I am selfish and just want to catch my Salmon.
My day started at 6:00 AM, when our windup alarm went off in our tent. Our little party consisted of me, my dad, and my Uncle Bob.
We had set up our tent in a public campground only a couple of miles from the harbor of Garibaldi, Oregon. Garibaldi is a small town situated on the Tillamook Bay along the Oregon coast. Garebaldi has the perfect location for a harbor and a marina because the waters are relatively calm in the bay.
It was still dark, so getting up wasn't easy. As we pulled out of the campground, several cars sped past us going in the other direction. I found out later that these were the charter boat captains driving out to the jetty, so they could see what the bar conditions were like.
I was comfortable with the boat because it was fairly new and looked to be in pretty good shape. It looked big to me. I was used to my grandfather's 14 ' boat. There were eight of us fishing plus the captain and a high school kid who baited the hooks and netted the fish.
As we approached the bar, the captain ran back, lifted the cover off the engine and looked around. He had a very serious look on his face. That's when I realized that going over the bar is not an event to take lightly. I couldn't believe the size of the waves at the bar, they towered over us to about ten feet. I felt pretty sheepish when the high school kid said that the bar was pretty good that day.
Once we got into the ocean, the waves were only two or three feet and there was no wind. At first, we were glad there was no wind, but soon we wished there was. The boat we were on was a cabin cruiser with the captain's position up on top. All of the exhaust was routed thru a pipe that went up through the center of the boat. This arrangement was probably ok when it was windy, but on our day the exhaust was sucked down to the passenger area. We all got a little green because it took an hour and a half to get to the captain's favorite fishing "spot".
When we reached the captain's "spot", the high school kid handed us each a Salmon rod with the bait already attached. We fished for about an hour without any bites. Since there didn't seem to be any Salmon around, the captain had the high school kid give us bottom fishing gear. We caught lots of fish with the bottom fishing gear.
I actually caught a couple of Sea Bass. Another guy caught a Rockfish. This fish was the oddest living thing that I had ever seen. It looked prehistoric. It was really strange with funny looking fins and an orange tongue. Very strange indeed!
After we fished for bottom fish a couple of hours, the captain had us pull in our lines and motored for about an hour to another one of his Salmon "hot spots" Nobody caught a Salmon, so I guess the spot wasn't that "hot".
We pulled in our Salmon lines and traveled for one and a half hours back to Garibaldi. Once again, the captain ran down and looked at the engine before we crossed the bar, but by that time, I was too tired and too green to care about the bar, I just wanted to get back to dry land.
We got back to port about 3:30 PM. We didn't catch any Salmon, but at least we caught some bottom fish, and had fun doing it, so the important thing was, we didn't get skunked.
The trip cost $145.00 . It's less if you decide to only fish for Salmon or bottom fish, but if you only go for one type your chances of not getting anything goes up.
I'm glad that we decided to fish for the bottom fish too because they really made our day. As for the Salmon, the arguments and the finger pointing about what caused their rarity goes on. It would be nice, however, if next time there was more wind and at least some Salmon.
Craig Stanford comes from a long line of fishermen. His grandfather fished until he was 88. His great uncle was nicknamed Deschutes River Joe because he spent so much time fishing on the Deschutes River in Oregon. For more information about deep sea fishing and many other types of fishing, check out the "Fishing Guide" at http://online-fishing-info.com
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Special Fishing Bait Flavours - Natural And Synthetic Investigation Triggers
By Tim F. Richardson Platinum Quality Author
Flavoured fishing baits from boilies to pellets, meats to ground baits, dough baits to pastes and seed and nut baits can all be enhanced or differentiated further by using flavours. But there is far more to flavours than meets the nose!
The lines are definitely blurred with fishing flavours and these are now extremely complex with vast lists of components. Some synthetic flavours may have 100 individual components, while a natural flavour may have 50 or more compounds present, 25 volatile ones and even others which remain unidentified at the present time. If ‘authenticity’ is important to you this is a tricky business with flavours. Most anglers just care that their flavours catch fish, not how many carcinogenic or possibly toxic compounds might be present. But then again probably the majority of fishermen smoke or drink, and toxins are certainly present in these activities. (Pure nicotine is more toxic than cyanide but in very insignificant levels is actually stimulatory to carp for instance!)
Words like ‘pure’ and ‘absolute’ do not describe the same ‘naturally derived flavour’ and a pure flavour may be 90 percent flavour with 10 percent solvent, (for instance, ethanol alcohol.) The divide between natural flavours and synthetic ones can be hard to judge when trying to make a guided ethical choice. Many flavours may have insignificant fish stimulating value nutritionally, but natural extract flavours can contain powerful compounds and components which the fish will certainly detect, for example such things as phytoestrogens, oleoresins, phenols, biofavonoids and terpenes. Nerve site ‘potentiators’ are being used in significant amounts as are ‘relatives’ of neurotransmitter precursors and a host of very powerful and complex compounds many inducing a ‘feel – good’ factor in fish.
Cocaine is one extreme example where a plant (Cannabis species) can produce a substance which feels good to some animals; changing brain chemistry and activity, but can also kill! Hemp seeds are different because they only contain trace levels of brain altering substances. However this includes traces of the psychoactive component of marijuana (THC or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.) Cannabinols are proven to be effective to treat certain diseases in humans and may be beneficial in some ways to fish but in what levels, who know? However, I’ve no proof they or similar types of compounds are not used in some flavours...
Nutritional stimulation is really mostly the purpose of your bait base mix anyway but a good flavour really can boost of fish to your bait and how the fish beneficially associates that flavour with your bait. Aniseed oil is a prime example as it holds fish in the area of bait significantly longer than many attractors. The best way to test flavours for fishing is to test them. Many companies have field testers doing this for you and prove their reliability, but there is lots you can do to vary commercial flavours from the most popular ‘straight’ versions which have been previously successful on your waters.
Fishing bait companies make many claims about their flavours, base mixes, boilies and pellets etc. Many claims are absolutely true, if not understated! But there are some flavours whose performance does not match the words written to promote them. Often with fishing flavours, the most expensive ones are the ones to be trusted and relied upon to produce fish and even the occasional bonus fish in colder temperatures and when conditions are about as far from ideal as can be. Personal fishing flavors testing results are the only genuine guide to effectiveness. Confidence with flavours comes mostly from personal experience of using flavours against each other over time, in all the seasons and numerous waters and against other fishermen’s baits! This is why personal favourites differ from angler to angler.
Personal recommendations of flavours from the most experienced fishermen are well worth recording. Sometimes it’s worth blending 2 or more extremely successful flavours together. Even Rod Hutchinson has blended his incredible ‘Scopex’ flavour with his awesome ‘Chocolate malt’ flavour.’ (Each has proven as good in winter as in summer.) Making homemade baits with innovative blended flavours to get an edge can be as simple as pouring one bottle of ‘Tutti Fruitti’ flavour into another bottle of another company’s version of the same ‘named’ flavour and shaking this thoroughly. You can hit upon a combination that is a significant edge for you personally for years to come!
The author has many more fishing and bait ‘edges’ up his sleeve. Every single one can have a huge impact on catches. (Warning: This article is protected by copyright.)
By Tim Richardson.
For the unique and acclaimed new massive expert bait making ‘bibles’ ebooks / books:
“BIG CATFISH AND CARP BAIT SECRETS!”
AND “BIG CARP BAIT SECRETS!” (And the forthcoming bait secrets book) SEE:
http://www.baitbigfish.com
Tim Richardson is a carp and catfish bait-making expert, and a highly successful big fish angler. His bait making and bait enhancing books / ebooks are even used by members of the ‘world elite’ “British Carp Study Group” for expert reference. For expert bait making experience, cutting edge information; view this dedicated bait making secrets website.
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Flavoured fishing baits from boilies to pellets, meats to ground baits, dough baits to pastes and seed and nut baits can all be enhanced or differentiated further by using flavours. But there is far more to flavours than meets the nose!
The lines are definitely blurred with fishing flavours and these are now extremely complex with vast lists of components. Some synthetic flavours may have 100 individual components, while a natural flavour may have 50 or more compounds present, 25 volatile ones and even others which remain unidentified at the present time. If ‘authenticity’ is important to you this is a tricky business with flavours. Most anglers just care that their flavours catch fish, not how many carcinogenic or possibly toxic compounds might be present. But then again probably the majority of fishermen smoke or drink, and toxins are certainly present in these activities. (Pure nicotine is more toxic than cyanide but in very insignificant levels is actually stimulatory to carp for instance!)
Words like ‘pure’ and ‘absolute’ do not describe the same ‘naturally derived flavour’ and a pure flavour may be 90 percent flavour with 10 percent solvent, (for instance, ethanol alcohol.) The divide between natural flavours and synthetic ones can be hard to judge when trying to make a guided ethical choice. Many flavours may have insignificant fish stimulating value nutritionally, but natural extract flavours can contain powerful compounds and components which the fish will certainly detect, for example such things as phytoestrogens, oleoresins, phenols, biofavonoids and terpenes. Nerve site ‘potentiators’ are being used in significant amounts as are ‘relatives’ of neurotransmitter precursors and a host of very powerful and complex compounds many inducing a ‘feel – good’ factor in fish.
Cocaine is one extreme example where a plant (Cannabis species) can produce a substance which feels good to some animals; changing brain chemistry and activity, but can also kill! Hemp seeds are different because they only contain trace levels of brain altering substances. However this includes traces of the psychoactive component of marijuana (THC or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.) Cannabinols are proven to be effective to treat certain diseases in humans and may be beneficial in some ways to fish but in what levels, who know? However, I’ve no proof they or similar types of compounds are not used in some flavours...
Nutritional stimulation is really mostly the purpose of your bait base mix anyway but a good flavour really can boost of fish to your bait and how the fish beneficially associates that flavour with your bait. Aniseed oil is a prime example as it holds fish in the area of bait significantly longer than many attractors. The best way to test flavours for fishing is to test them. Many companies have field testers doing this for you and prove their reliability, but there is lots you can do to vary commercial flavours from the most popular ‘straight’ versions which have been previously successful on your waters.
Fishing bait companies make many claims about their flavours, base mixes, boilies and pellets etc. Many claims are absolutely true, if not understated! But there are some flavours whose performance does not match the words written to promote them. Often with fishing flavours, the most expensive ones are the ones to be trusted and relied upon to produce fish and even the occasional bonus fish in colder temperatures and when conditions are about as far from ideal as can be. Personal fishing flavors testing results are the only genuine guide to effectiveness. Confidence with flavours comes mostly from personal experience of using flavours against each other over time, in all the seasons and numerous waters and against other fishermen’s baits! This is why personal favourites differ from angler to angler.
Personal recommendations of flavours from the most experienced fishermen are well worth recording. Sometimes it’s worth blending 2 or more extremely successful flavours together. Even Rod Hutchinson has blended his incredible ‘Scopex’ flavour with his awesome ‘Chocolate malt’ flavour.’ (Each has proven as good in winter as in summer.) Making homemade baits with innovative blended flavours to get an edge can be as simple as pouring one bottle of ‘Tutti Fruitti’ flavour into another bottle of another company’s version of the same ‘named’ flavour and shaking this thoroughly. You can hit upon a combination that is a significant edge for you personally for years to come!
The author has many more fishing and bait ‘edges’ up his sleeve. Every single one can have a huge impact on catches. (Warning: This article is protected by copyright.)
By Tim Richardson.
For the unique and acclaimed new massive expert bait making ‘bibles’ ebooks / books:
“BIG CATFISH AND CARP BAIT SECRETS!”
AND “BIG CARP BAIT SECRETS!” (And the forthcoming bait secrets book) SEE:
http://www.baitbigfish.com
Tim Richardson is a carp and catfish bait-making expert, and a highly successful big fish angler. His bait making and bait enhancing books / ebooks are even used by members of the ‘world elite’ “British Carp Study Group” for expert reference. For expert bait making experience, cutting edge information; view this dedicated bait making secrets website.
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Bass Fishing Lures, Fishing in Alaska, Bass Fishing in Alaska
By Jack Beckham and Kevin Foulds
When most people think of Bass Fishing Bait, what comes to mind is usually the food that goes on the end of the hook or other basic information that’s not interesting. There is a lot more to choosing the right Fishing Bait than just throwing any old line out.
Most of this information comes straight from the Fishing Experts who know the type of bait you need to lure the fish into a false sense of security. This is not always easy for those who are just starting out in this exciting game.
How do you reel in those monster fish? What gives you so much satisfaction of knowing that you are seconds away from getting the catch of your life. Are you capable of catching big fish? How can you attract those fish in the daylight weather? How can you have the best catch of your life? These are questions that all have a full answer for themselves. You need to know what attracts their attention, and why they get hooked by the professionals, and not by any old fisherman. Its a sport that requires a good eye, and technique, and the knowledge of what equipment to use at what time and in what conditions. What you really need is the best Fishing Lures.
Fishing Lures are a very important part of Bass Fishing as it will help you to catch the fish you are after in the time scale you are in, in the weather conditions at the time, and in the water you are fishing. If you don't have all this information before you enter the water, you are already at a big disadvantage to your competitor.
There are various types of Fishing Lures that are used specifically for bass fishing. There are fishing lures for use in landing small fish, for fishing in shallow waters, for fast swimming fish, for big and large fish as well as for a big-mouthed fish.
In Bass fishing you need something that attracts the fish. Believe it or not, the fish is not stupid. He knows that you are out there. He can sense from the movement of water, the movement of land, the sound through the water that something is out there. This makes him aware of the food around that he may want to eat. That will include your Fishing Lure. Fishing lures help you to excite the fish awareness. Some of the lures contain a rotating and shaking action and it produces an overall thrill for the starving trout, pinfish or bass into a feeding emotion.
Fishing Lures come in a multi-color design so that the fish can see them clearly and get attracted. These Lures are created to try and get the attention of the fish, without it looking to obvious that it is not what it seems to be. A fish-like imitation also makes a fish swims fast towards it. This is one of the oldest form of fishing lures.
Different forms of Bass Fishing Lures are also designed to be thick in the middle and have a curve at both edges to create an angle when it glides through the water. The design and actions of the lures, will also let you manipulate the fish and you will hopefully catch them in the easiest way.
There are many different colors for the fishing lures, like silver, gold plated, red/white, firetiger, lightning flash, rainbow, shades of red gold and the yellow slash. Bass fishing lures comes in a different size; some are big with small edges, and others are slender and thin. Make your choice for the area you fish, and the size of fish you are hoping to pull in.
Bass Fish will look at what is around them before making their move. If your Lure is to big, it will just ignore it. If its to small the same might happen again. Its a game, a professional game, that needs skill and judgement that will heap rewards when done correctly.
Several of the Fishing lures also vary in the weight, some lures are ultra light and they are angled so that it will cause a spin. As an effect of the angel the fishing lure will be consistent on its action, it can also have the territorial defense against the instinct of the predator fish.
Fishing Lures are meant to look life like. If it does not float like it should in the water you will not get a bit. This could be down to the water you are fishing, the depth, the current in the water, almost anything. Your Lure must look like the real mcCoy to the Fish. Several types of life-like fish lures have sparkling eyes so that it would be easy for the fish to identify the lure and the fish will get tempted.
If you want to have deep fishing lures, those with tight design will exile, break and do better than any other crankbaits. Because of the features a wobbling effect in swallow water. Some of professional anglers add some blood on their crankbaits so that hungry fish will immediately recognize it and swim towards the lure. Afterwards if the fish already take up the scent of blood, the fish will surely bite the hook.
Take your time when you go to buy your Lures. If you are in a new area on a holiday, ask the local fishing store for advice. Don't just jump straight in as you may have a disappointing day.
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When most people think of Bass Fishing Bait, what comes to mind is usually the food that goes on the end of the hook or other basic information that’s not interesting. There is a lot more to choosing the right Fishing Bait than just throwing any old line out.
Most of this information comes straight from the Fishing Experts who know the type of bait you need to lure the fish into a false sense of security. This is not always easy for those who are just starting out in this exciting game.
How do you reel in those monster fish? What gives you so much satisfaction of knowing that you are seconds away from getting the catch of your life. Are you capable of catching big fish? How can you attract those fish in the daylight weather? How can you have the best catch of your life? These are questions that all have a full answer for themselves. You need to know what attracts their attention, and why they get hooked by the professionals, and not by any old fisherman. Its a sport that requires a good eye, and technique, and the knowledge of what equipment to use at what time and in what conditions. What you really need is the best Fishing Lures.
Fishing Lures are a very important part of Bass Fishing as it will help you to catch the fish you are after in the time scale you are in, in the weather conditions at the time, and in the water you are fishing. If you don't have all this information before you enter the water, you are already at a big disadvantage to your competitor.
There are various types of Fishing Lures that are used specifically for bass fishing. There are fishing lures for use in landing small fish, for fishing in shallow waters, for fast swimming fish, for big and large fish as well as for a big-mouthed fish.
In Bass fishing you need something that attracts the fish. Believe it or not, the fish is not stupid. He knows that you are out there. He can sense from the movement of water, the movement of land, the sound through the water that something is out there. This makes him aware of the food around that he may want to eat. That will include your Fishing Lure. Fishing lures help you to excite the fish awareness. Some of the lures contain a rotating and shaking action and it produces an overall thrill for the starving trout, pinfish or bass into a feeding emotion.
Fishing Lures come in a multi-color design so that the fish can see them clearly and get attracted. These Lures are created to try and get the attention of the fish, without it looking to obvious that it is not what it seems to be. A fish-like imitation also makes a fish swims fast towards it. This is one of the oldest form of fishing lures.
Different forms of Bass Fishing Lures are also designed to be thick in the middle and have a curve at both edges to create an angle when it glides through the water. The design and actions of the lures, will also let you manipulate the fish and you will hopefully catch them in the easiest way.
There are many different colors for the fishing lures, like silver, gold plated, red/white, firetiger, lightning flash, rainbow, shades of red gold and the yellow slash. Bass fishing lures comes in a different size; some are big with small edges, and others are slender and thin. Make your choice for the area you fish, and the size of fish you are hoping to pull in.
Bass Fish will look at what is around them before making their move. If your Lure is to big, it will just ignore it. If its to small the same might happen again. Its a game, a professional game, that needs skill and judgement that will heap rewards when done correctly.
Several of the Fishing lures also vary in the weight, some lures are ultra light and they are angled so that it will cause a spin. As an effect of the angel the fishing lure will be consistent on its action, it can also have the territorial defense against the instinct of the predator fish.
Fishing Lures are meant to look life like. If it does not float like it should in the water you will not get a bit. This could be down to the water you are fishing, the depth, the current in the water, almost anything. Your Lure must look like the real mcCoy to the Fish. Several types of life-like fish lures have sparkling eyes so that it would be easy for the fish to identify the lure and the fish will get tempted.
If you want to have deep fishing lures, those with tight design will exile, break and do better than any other crankbaits. Because of the features a wobbling effect in swallow water. Some of professional anglers add some blood on their crankbaits so that hungry fish will immediately recognize it and swim towards the lure. Afterwards if the fish already take up the scent of blood, the fish will surely bite the hook.
Take your time when you go to buy your Lures. If you are in a new area on a holiday, ask the local fishing store for advice. Don't just jump straight in as you may have a disappointing day.
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Discover the Secrets to the Best Trout Fly Tying Techniques
By Cillian Bailey
When avid fly fishing enthusiasts are determined to catch bigger trout, fly tying becomes a passion. They often develop their own special methods and patterns that work for them over time. Some even make it a hobby of its own and try to tie flies that look so real that they have to be closely examined to see if they are artificial. As with all things, though, trout fly tying is an art form that must be learned starting with the basic techniques.
The first consideration in learning trout fly tying is the tools that will be needed. A good fly tying vise is the first piece of equipment you will need since you won’t be able to tie very well if the hook isn’t held firmly. Next is a good, bright lamp to light the work area well. Others tools needed are as follows: bobbins, bobbin threaders, scissors, needle- nosed pliers, hackle pliers, bodkin/half hitch tool, and round toothpicks. As proficiency is developed, other tools that will help in trout fly tying can be added to the list, such as whip finishers that aide in tying off the fly.
The materials needed for trout fly tying will consist of some basics and items specific to the kind of fly being tied. No matter what type of trout fly tying you will be doing, you will need #8 and #10 size hooks, size 6/0 black thread, fine vinyl rib, copper wire and head cement. Other materials that are good to keep on hand for trout fly tying are red wool yarn, medium chenille in black, olive and brown, Grizzly hackle, black and green marabou, medium silver tinsel, strips cut from a plastic freezer bag, pheasant feathers of the type used for hackles on wet flies, pheasant tail feathers, bead eyes and peacock herl.
A basic technique to master in trout fly tying is controlling the bobbin. You don’t want to let it flop around, getting in the way but you do want it to help keep tension on the thread. A good way to do this is to control the bobbin with the small and ring finger of the hand you are tying with and use your thumb and first two fingers of your free hand to work the material. Successful trout fly tying can depend on control of the thread and keeping it tight as you work.
Wrapping the hackle is another basic technique for trout fly tying that should be practiced often. Though there are several ways of wrapping hackle in trout fly tying, a good basic technique for trout fly tying is to take a feather approximately four inches long and strip the fluff off the quill until about two-thirds of the quill is bare. Trim the thick end of the quill off so it is easier to tie onto the hook shaft without being bulky. With your forefinger and thumb, rub the feather against the ‘grain’ until it is spiky. Tie the quill end to the shaft, fold the spiked feather in half length-wise and wrap it around the shaft three or four times so the quill is lined up against itself on the wrap but not overlapping.
There are many techniques in trout fly tying, from tying the thread onto the hook to finishing off the fly, that can be modified to suit the particular person and the type of trout fly tying being done. Each pattern in trout fly tying will have its own techniques. There are different types of flies to tie, such as dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers and bucktails. Experimenting with different techniques and different types of flies will help you to find the best methods for your trout fly tying.
Don't worry if you can't even tie your own laces or all you can catch is a cold, check out Trout fishing Tip for the latest tips and information on trout fishing.
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When avid fly fishing enthusiasts are determined to catch bigger trout, fly tying becomes a passion. They often develop their own special methods and patterns that work for them over time. Some even make it a hobby of its own and try to tie flies that look so real that they have to be closely examined to see if they are artificial. As with all things, though, trout fly tying is an art form that must be learned starting with the basic techniques.
The first consideration in learning trout fly tying is the tools that will be needed. A good fly tying vise is the first piece of equipment you will need since you won’t be able to tie very well if the hook isn’t held firmly. Next is a good, bright lamp to light the work area well. Others tools needed are as follows: bobbins, bobbin threaders, scissors, needle- nosed pliers, hackle pliers, bodkin/half hitch tool, and round toothpicks. As proficiency is developed, other tools that will help in trout fly tying can be added to the list, such as whip finishers that aide in tying off the fly.
The materials needed for trout fly tying will consist of some basics and items specific to the kind of fly being tied. No matter what type of trout fly tying you will be doing, you will need #8 and #10 size hooks, size 6/0 black thread, fine vinyl rib, copper wire and head cement. Other materials that are good to keep on hand for trout fly tying are red wool yarn, medium chenille in black, olive and brown, Grizzly hackle, black and green marabou, medium silver tinsel, strips cut from a plastic freezer bag, pheasant feathers of the type used for hackles on wet flies, pheasant tail feathers, bead eyes and peacock herl.
A basic technique to master in trout fly tying is controlling the bobbin. You don’t want to let it flop around, getting in the way but you do want it to help keep tension on the thread. A good way to do this is to control the bobbin with the small and ring finger of the hand you are tying with and use your thumb and first two fingers of your free hand to work the material. Successful trout fly tying can depend on control of the thread and keeping it tight as you work.
Wrapping the hackle is another basic technique for trout fly tying that should be practiced often. Though there are several ways of wrapping hackle in trout fly tying, a good basic technique for trout fly tying is to take a feather approximately four inches long and strip the fluff off the quill until about two-thirds of the quill is bare. Trim the thick end of the quill off so it is easier to tie onto the hook shaft without being bulky. With your forefinger and thumb, rub the feather against the ‘grain’ until it is spiky. Tie the quill end to the shaft, fold the spiked feather in half length-wise and wrap it around the shaft three or four times so the quill is lined up against itself on the wrap but not overlapping.
There are many techniques in trout fly tying, from tying the thread onto the hook to finishing off the fly, that can be modified to suit the particular person and the type of trout fly tying being done. Each pattern in trout fly tying will have its own techniques. There are different types of flies to tie, such as dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers and bucktails. Experimenting with different techniques and different types of flies will help you to find the best methods for your trout fly tying.
Don't worry if you can't even tie your own laces or all you can catch is a cold, check out Trout fishing Tip for the latest tips and information on trout fishing.
http://www.troutfishingtip.info/
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