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Fishing In Alaska, Are You Out Of Your Mind? When someone first mentioned to me about fishing in Alaska all I could picture was sitting on some freezing glacier with a hole cut in a piece of ice two feet thick and catching fish the size of bait I use here in Florida. Boy was I way off!My neighbor lived in Alaska for over twenty years and pulled out pictures of Alaska fishing trips t ...Fishing The Power Drop Shot Rig Most people believe that the drop-shot rig is only for finesse fishing, but there is more than one way to skin a cat! (or Fish), as the case may be. The new Power Drop-Shot style started by Kotaro Kiriyama, is fast becoming the way to bigger and better bags on many of the tournament trails.Drop-shot rigs consist of a hook tied above a sin ...The Benefits of Inflatable Fishing Boats Inflatable fishing boats are great yacht tenders/camping boats that are light enough to be carried in a backpack. Some 8-foot inflatable fishing boats are good for two and gear, and are large enough to float in moderate whitewater rivers. They can also be used as a large yacht tender. Inflatable fishing boats that are 9-foot long can carry enoug ...Fishing Vacation 101 Universally, the term “gone fishing” is associated with vacations. In that case planning a fishing vacation should be nothing more then a natural choice. Fishing combines sport, relaxation, communing with nature and free food and hence qualifies as the perfect vacation. From a weekend trip to the closest lake front camping ground to an adventuro ...Some Night Fishing Tips Experienced fishermen advice that if one wishes to have a good bite it is best to begin fishing two hours before sunrise or after sunset. This is particularly difficult, but an alarm clock can always act as your wake-up call. In addition, it is best if you set up and have ready a wet-bait half an hour before the sun rises. Keep in mind that anch ...There Is Bass In The Grass Did you ever plan that fishing trip to the big lake, then when you got there you realized you had no idea where to start fishing? Too much ground to cover, right? Let's break it down a bit to simplify it.The first thing you want to look for is cover; something that 'looks' like a good place for a bass to hide. Depending on the time of day ...10 Reasons To Go Fishing For me there doesn't have to be a reason to go fishing. Fishing itself is enough I'll just go at the drop of a hat but for those of you who may need a reason, here are ten. Who knows, when you need an excuse to wet a line one of them might come in handy. So here they are, in no particular order.1) To get out in nature. We all get cau ...Spoiled When I found out my wife was pregnant, I told myself we got to get out of here. The San Fernando Valley was no place to raise our family. We moved to a small town in Colorado. The Population was about 4,000 people. Boy, am I glad we did.This town, Granby, was literally a stone's throw from the north fork of the Colorado River. This part o ...Taking My 2 1/2 Year Old Daughter Fishing, or Should I Say Rock Throwing? Have any of you had the pleasure of taking your 2 1/2 year old daughter fishing for the first time? Well actually, it was a rock throwing trip more than a fishing trip, but it showed me what love is. Who knew that a little girl throwing rocks into a flowing river would have anything to do with love?I find it so ironic that I used to thi ...Your Fly Is Down! How to Care For Fly Fishing Flies Fly fishing flies can last for many years to come… if properly cared for. It may seem odd that things as small as fly fishing flies need to be maintained, but they do. There are many people who are sure to take great care of their prized rod and reel, but then neglect their flies.In theory, it just does not make any sense to ignore your ...What Makes Effective Fly Fishing Flies? As any experienced lover of fishing knows, the type of fly makes all the difference when it comes to catching fish. But what exactly makes a truly effective fishing fly? There’s a lot more to making an artificial bug on a hook than you might imagine. Before heading out on your next fishing trip, do a little research online about the companies ...The Salmon Versus The Jetboat - And The Winner Is The Labor day weekend has passed, and I was lucky enough to spend one of the days on the Rogue River here in Oregon.Not getting to be a "tourist" in my own backyard very often, we treated ourselves to an exciting day on one of the jetboats that travel down and up the middle section of the Rogue below Grants Pass.This is a bit of a ...Fishing Rods - The Weapon Of Choice For All Good Anglers With more and more great companies producing great fishing rods today, finding the right rod for you could easily be a daunting task to say the least. While you will have to take into account the type of fishing you plan on doing, there are many different rods that you can purchase to do the job. While we all know that ice fishing rods would not ...Opening Day Of Fishing Season Well, here it is the end of April.Like the uncontrollable urges that the groundhog, the wild turkey, and Brad Pitt, have come over them at this time of year, it is a time when an internal alarm goes off in the fisherman.Unlike those sex crazed species, the anglers yearly sense of duty is aroused by.........Opening day, trout ...Importance of Artificial Light While Swordfishing The use of light, either chemical or battery powered plays an important role in catching swordfish. There is no question that the use of artificial light increases the probability of catching a swordfish.Swordfish have giant pupils, about the size of a racquet ball which makes them extremely sensitive to light. Swordfish are designed to b ...Take A Fly Fishing Vacation In Antigua If you are a fly fishing enthusiast then you probably spend time looking for new places to go participate in your sport. A lot of fly fishermen stay in the United States going to locales in Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska to try their hand. I would like to introduce you to a new world of fly fishing, the Caribbean.In the heart of the Caribbe ...Fishing The Dark Season As we move into December, for many fishermen this marks the beginning of the "Dark Season" of fishing.By "Dark", I don't mean anything secretive, nor do I imply any sort of clandestine operations taking place on our rivers and streams.By "Dark", I simply mean the time of year when it is cold, gloomy,wet, and short of light--you kno ...Salmon Fishing in Maine You may have known or gone to a lot of places known for salmon fishing just to pursue your favorite pastime, but have you even tried salon fishing in Maine? Well, you better try it some time, especially if you are looking for another level of salmon fishing adventure. Whether you go for trolling, spin-casting, or fly flying, you are sure to expe ...Fly Fishing Beaver Ponds Since the water is slow, clear and shallow, the fish seem to be extra skittish. This means you need to practice extra caution to have any luck. If you can see the fish in a beaver pond, more than likely they can see you, too. All but the very small and gullible fish will retreat to safety. Avoid the overwhelming temptation to walk up to the ...Cleaning Trout - How to Clean and Gut a Trout Fish Learning how to clean trout, It is really pretty easy. A little practice and you will soon be cleaning trout with ease. If at all possible, use clean, running water to rinse the trout as you clean.Scaling the trout.For this step, you will need a fish-board with a clip to hold the tail or you can hold the tail with your hand. ...A Technique To Catch Trophy Size Bass There is a craze going on that produces big bass, it's called flippin. Flippin puts the lure where the big bass are.....in cover! You will want a 7 1/2 to 8 foot rod with at least 20 pound test on your reel with the drag tightened. You will also want a 1/8 ounce to 1 ounce weight according to the cover you are trying to go through. Don't forget ...Why Is The Humble Australian Camping Swag So Popular All Of A Sudden? The Australian swag has been around for a long time but not in it's current form.Swags, or swag bedrolls as they are also known, are becoming the must have camp bed for camping, fishing, outback adventure, motorbike clubs, school camps and staying overnight at friends.Traditionally they were used in the outback as a travelling bed ...Tips For Planning A Perfect Fishing Trip Planning a perfect fishing trip isn’t as easy as loading your tackle box into the car and setting off in the direction of water. You need to really define what exactly you want in your fishing experience and plan accordingly.There’s lots to consider when planning your trip and even more so if you are planning a trip with buddies or for y ...The Truth About Night Fishing Why Night Fishing Beats Day Fishing Any Day of the WeekWithout a doubt, night fishing is better than day fishing for many reasons.One of the biggest reasons is the size of the fish you can catch at night. In almost every circumstance, you will catch bigger fish at night than you can during the day. There are several reasons for t ...Catch and Release Revisited Catch and release versus catch and keep has been a sensitive topic for many years. Fly fishers continue to struggle with this dilemma today.When it comes to trout fishing, I practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release). I release every trout that I catch. One of the main reasons that I fly fish is for the joy and relaxation of the spor ...How to Create a New Information Product If you have never written a book or developed a product before, creating a brand-new information product may seem downright daunting to you today. In this article, I will break down the steps to creating your own product to their rawest elements.What is an information product? An information product teaches someone else how to do someth ...How to Catch Trout While Night Fishing One of my favorite pastimes is fishing. I enjoy getting out on the open water, free from daily worries and not having a care in the world except hooking up with a big trout or redfish. You just can’t beat heading out into the back bays, trolling along a shoreline, sneaking up on a school of reds with their tails out of the water ready to str ...Fishing Injuries-Are You Joking? Who would have thought?When you think of fishing, you seldom envision too many things that can keep you from partaking in this recreational activity.Think again.I am on the disabled list.That's right, in rehab-- to much pain to cast my fly. Or my powerbait for that matter.Now, complaining about a "fishing injur ...Where The Bassalo Roam Have you ever thought why fishing timbers is so productive? Well, for one, most anglers don't want to fish them because they're afraid of losing a $5.00 lure. This makes it better for us that are willing to take the risk. Sure, you get those who will throw a spinnerbait on the top of the timber but the fish are in the timber. You need to throw c ...Salmon River Fishing: One of the Most Favored Fishing Destinations Is salmon fishing your favorite outdoor activity? If not, you should try it one day. Those salmon fishing enthusiasts, who feel in love with this leisure interest, will always have time to pleasure themselves in one of the many salmon fishing destination in the country. You will know why more and more people are getting interested with salmon fi ...
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