Why A GPS System Is Almost Mandatory For Fishing These Days

By Gregg Hall 

Today in the world that we live in if you didn't have a GPS when you go fishing you are likely to not come back home because people go so far offshore these days that when you are offshore you cannot see land, therefore you do not know which direction the land is without electronics unless you are a trained sailor. A GPS is a Global Positioning System that is used to create plots and also to point you in the right direction if you are lost. Satellites will circle the earth twice a day and they will send transmits down to earth to give you an exact location of where you are if you are lost.

GPS will allow you to plot certain points on the GPS so when you go back out fishing you can go to the same spot you went before and catch more and more fish. Where as if you don't own a GPS you will just have to rely on your instinct when you fish and won't be able to know where you last fished. When you have a GPS it is easy to go fishing in the same spot where you caught all the good big fish.

There are so many benefits so owning a GPS. One benefit is for fishing so when you go out fishing you can just plot the points and you will have that spot marked on your GPS so when you go back out fishing you can go back to the same spot or just go find another good spot and mark that down on the GPS. A GPS is and can be used for a lot of different things. Like if you are in your boat and you are lost you should have a plot that says home so that you can just activate home and it will send you in that direction.

A GPS is just a good tool to have when you are out in the ocean boating or fishing offshore. If you don't have a GPS and you are fishing offshore then you don't need to be fishing offshore because you are bound to get lost when going miles off the coastline. When you are 20 miles off the coastline of Florida you cannot see land therefore you do need a GPS to help you navigate and get back home safely. So if you don't own a GPS and you own a boat you need to go to Wal-Mart or Sports Authority or some boating store and get yourself a GPS so you don't become lost in the open sea. This can be very bad if you are out at sea fishing. You won't know which way is land therefore will cause you to possibly drive the boat in the wrong direction which would never happen if you owned a GPS. Once you have a GPS you will always know where you are and how far out you are where as when you are just using your eyes and brain you have no idea where you are when you are fishing offshore without a GPS.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about fishing as well as GPS systems at http://www.nsearch.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gregg_Hall

How To Prepare For The Exciting Sport Of Shark Fishing

By Gregg Hall 

If you are actually trying to catch a shark then you should do so with forethought and preparation. The best time to catch a shark is really all year round, people will always say oh man the best time to catch a shark is in June but I think that is dead wrong. You can catch the biggest shark you have ever seen in the middle of winter. People who say that you can only catch them in one month are ignorant and uniformed. Just last week I caught a big bull shark and it's almost Christmas time. You can catch a shark at any time of the year as long as you have some bloody fish bait.

When you are going shark fishing you are going to need many things. The first thing you are going to need is a few shark rods and reels. You will want to have something so that they cannot spool all your line out then rip the rod out of your hand. You will want to have a big rod and reel like a boat rod. You will also need some sort of mode to get your bait out in the water casting it will not work since you are going to have about a 10 foot steel cable leader. You will want a kayak or small boat to run your baits out. I think the best rod to use is a big boat rod so that you ca catch anything, when you are shark fishing you can catch other things besides sharks, other fish eat the same stuff that a shark will.

You will also need to know which type of shark it is you want to catch. You can catch mostly all types of sharks inshore, such as bull sharks, tiger sharks, black tip sharks, and lemon sharks. Basically if you live on the North American continent you will be able to catch a wide variety of sharks. A lot of people think that you cannot catch certain sharks all over the world but they are wrong you can catch just about every kind of shark in the Atlantic Ocean.

After you have your bait in the water all you do is wait for the run. Once you have that bait in the water and on the bottom you will just have to wait until something takes the bait. You will know when something takes your bait it will pick it up and run with it. You will want to let the shark or fish it all the bait so give it team then you will want to set the hook. After the hook is set you will want to just let the fish run and do its thing until it is tired then you can either reel them in or it will be a fight to last for hours. I have friends that have fought sharks for hours and haven't even caught them that are how big and gnarly they were. What are you waiting for, get out there and experience them for yourself.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about shark fishing as well as saltwater fishing gear at http://www.nsearch.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gregg_Hall

Trout Fishing Tips - For The Novice

By Trevor Kugler 

There are many anglers out there who are just getting started fishing for trout, and in this article I'm going to reveal some fishing tips that will help the novice be more successful. At first glance, catching trout can seem a bit daunting, especially if you pay attention to the hard core flea flickers. When most anglers think of trout fishing , they automatically think of fly fishing (or flea flicking as my mentor described it). This however, is not the case. For example, I've been an avid fisherman for over 20 years and I do not flick flea's.

So, if you're interested in fly fishing tips, this article will be of no help to you. The tips in this article are for spin fishermen. And the first of these tips concerns the type of gear that is employed. When I refer to the word "gear" I'm referring specifically to the size rod, reel, and fishing line that used in your trout fishing endeavors.

When it comes to fishing for trout, I personally use no gear larger than light action. As a matter of fact for 99% of my fishing I use ultra light gear. Yes, ultra light gear is very light and small, but once you get used to using ultra light gear, it's difficult to use anything else. My ultra light reel is always spooled with four pound test monofilament, but if you wanted to upgrade to six-pound test you could. As a matter of fact, for the novice (which is what this article is about) I would probably saddest six-pound test to get you started, and get the "feel" for the light gear.

You see these fish have very sensitive eyesight and can see your line under the water if it's too heavy. And if the trout detect your fishing line they are much less apt to bite, which I'm sure you can imagine. So make sure that you're always using ultra light rods and reels and as light fishing line as you feel comfortable with (no heavier than 6-pound test).

The next fishing tip is to always use gang hooks when using live bait (especially live worms). Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem that allow you to present live bait (and especially live worms) in a completely natural manner. This makes a very big difference when fishing for trout. Especially the larger more experienced trout. Having pre-tied gang hooks ready to use when trout fishing is a great advantage. They allow your bait to be presented in the most natural and effective manner possible.

Finally, remember to be as efficient as you can when fishing. Being efficient simply means that you will be able to spend more time with your line in the water (where the trout are), rather than out of the water while you bait up, search for gear, and/or re-tie. Having items like a bait bag, retractors, and rod rulers will help you be as efficient as possible when fishing. For the experienced, as well as novice angler, being efficient is a key to success of failure.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing 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! Get Fishing Tips & Techniques Twice A Month For FREE - http://www.jrwfishing.com/signup.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler

What Makes A Good Fishing Lure?

By Trevor Kugler 

So what is it exactly that makes a good fishing lure? This article is going to discuss some of the factors that go into making a good lure. I think the first thing we need to do is define what a 'fishing lure' actually is, at least for the purposes of this article. The term lure is defined as: anything that attracts, entices, or allures, and in our world that refers to attracting fish to the lure.

Although there seem to be an infinite number of lures on the market and available to anglers, for the purposes of this article I want to focus on those lures that imitate bait fish. To me, these types of fishing lures, the ones that imitate baitfish, can be very effective. So what is it that makes one more effective than the other. Should we just purchase the least expensive version of this type of lure? Or should we purchase the most expensive? Maybe getting something in the "middle of the road" is the way to go?

In reality the cost of the fishing lure shouldn't be the reason you choose on over the other. The single biggest factor in what makes one of these types better than another is which type looks the most realistic. The thing that makes a good lure is simply how realistic it appears under the water. In other words, when you're reeling the lure in, what does it look like? If it's supposed to imitate a bait fish, guess what? It better look like a live bait fish!

So how do you know if it looks like a real bait fish, without actually trying the lure? The first thing you can do is take the advice of experts, people who have used the lure you're interested in and will give you an honest assessment. The other thing to look for is that the company that makes the lure has stood the test of time. For example, Rapala has been being made for many years and look very natural in the water. Rapala's are very good fishing lures.

In some cases, you can see videos of what the lure actually looks like underwater. If this is the case, you can see for yourself. Does it look like the bait fish it's supposed to mimic? If so, you are in good shape. These types , the ones in which you can see for yourself how they look are worth investigating, and are quite effective as well.

The bottom line is that the thing that makes a good fishing lure is how realistic it appears under the water. Remember: what it looks like in the package, makes no difference to the fish! The packaging is for the fisherman! If you found this tip helpful, get more like it two times a month for FREE.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing 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! Realistic Fishing Lures: http://www.jrwfishing.com/ktm.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler