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By Tom Budniak
The fishing village of San Felipe lies between the San Pedro Martir Mountains and the Sea of Cortez. This small town traditionally depended upon fishing for their livelihood. More recently, tourism has replaced fishing as the primary industry and more and more foreigners are buying beachfront property and vacation homes in San Felipe. The fish taco was invented in San Felipe and is now served all over the U.S. Playa Del Carmen provides an excellent central location to visit San Felipe.
The tourist season runs from October to May and many Snowbirds stay in Mexico for months at a time during the winter season. The average year-round temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The eco-system of San Felipe is unique with the desert running right into the sea. It is only 10 feet above sea level. Sometimes temperatures can reach 115 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade during the summer months. Winter temperatures can reach 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night, but both of these are extremes. Your Mexico Real Estate Agent can help you with climate expectations year round.
San Felipe offers many activities for the visitor and resident alike. Beachcombers revel in 23-foot tides that expose a half-mile of ocean floor. San Felipe experiences one of the largest tidal bores in the world due, in part, to the Colorado River delta. A local Mexico Realtor can give you more information on things to do in San Felipe.
The weather is gorgeous and just what one would expect in paradise – sunny skies, gentle evening breezes and warm ocean waters. The beautiful beaches are what attract many to San Felipe. Many retirees buy real estate in this area and live part-time in Mexico. The area is also popular with weekend vacationers from southern California and Arizona.
The population is approximately 25,000 but increases significantly on popular weekends and during the tourist season. There are many vacation and retirement homes available in San Felipe. A
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By John Fyfe
The most important item in fly fishing is the fly at the end of your leader. The artificial fly should imitate as closely as possible, the natural insect life of that particular stream/water, the angler may be fishing at the particular time he is fishing that stream. So it follows that the fly fisher should observe carefully what natural flies are to be found about and over the water that he is about to fish. The imitation of a natural insect is important on over fished waters.
Getting Started. Fly tying is merely wrapping a thread around a hook, then binding various tying materials to the hook; hair, feathers, yarns or tinsels to simulate a fish food. Tying flies is a relaxing pastime and a ideal in and off-season indoor complement to fly fishing. More and more people are tying in addition to fishing with a bead or cone or eyeballs at the head of their fly.
Tying. Flies with either beads or cones requires that the tier flattens down the barb on the hook or uses a barbless hook to start with. We attach eyeballs on top of the hook with thread, but beads and cones are inserted onto the hook. They must be able to go over the barb as well as around the bend of the hook. If the hook is an up-eye or bend-back style hook, the bead or cone must also slide over that extra wire in order to end up right at the hook-eye.
Flies. Many anglers also organize specific boxes by the specific rivers or locations they fish the most. Each of these methods has its pros and cons. That seems
By John Fyfe
The most important item in fly fishing is the fly at the end of your leader. The artificial fly should imitate as closely as possible, the natural insect life of that particular stream/water, the angler may be fishing at the particular time he is fishing that stream. So it follows that the fly fisher should observe carefully what natural flies are to be found about and over the water that he is about to fish. The imitation of a natural insect is important on over fished waters.
Getting Started. Fly tying is merely wrapping a thread around a hook, then binding various tying materials to the hook; hair, feathers, yarns or tinsels to simulate a fish food. Tying flies is a relaxing pastime and a ideal in and off-season indoor complement to fly fishing. More and more people are tying in addition to fishing with a bead or cone or eyeballs at the head of their fly.
Tying. Flies with either beads or cones requires that the tier flattens down the barb on the hook or uses a barbless hook to start with. We attach eyeballs on top of the hook with thread, but beads and cones are inserted onto the hook. They must be able to go over the barb as well as around the bend of the hook. If the hook is an up-eye or bend-back style hook, the bead or cone must also slide over that extra wire in order to end up right at the hook-eye.
Flies. Many anglers also organize specific boxes by the specific rivers or locations they fish the most. Each of these methods has its pros and cons. That seems
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Blackfoot River In Montana
By Cameron Larsen
We took a trip in June of 2005 to Montana and fished the legendary Blackfoot River, and the Clearwater River. For those of you whose life circumstances allow you to regularly fish different waters, you have my envy. It has been some 4+ years since I had been able to fish out of state. And virtually all of that other time is spent right here on the mighty Deschutes. Not that I am complaining. If you are 'imprisoned' into fishing one spot the Deschutes is a decent place to serve your time.
But there is something special to fishing different waters. A certain thrill accompanies that first fish in new territory. A delight in discovering a new fishing hole. And like discovering a new treasure, that feeling accompanied us when we arrived at the Blackfoot. Located outside of Missoula, we knew to expect crowds. But fishing mid-week we were pleasantly surprised by the lack of fishermen. There were a lot of tubers, especially on the lower section. But fishing was very scattered.
The Blackfoot provides incredibly easy access. Something very nice indeed when trying to cram in as much fishing into 3 days as possible. Over twenty miles of access line Highway 200 in what is called Blackfoot River Recreation Corridor. There is quite a
Blackfoot River In Montana
By Cameron Larsen
We took a trip in June of 2005 to Montana and fished the legendary Blackfoot River, and the Clearwater River. For those of you whose life circumstances allow you to regularly fish different waters, you have my envy. It has been some 4+ years since I had been able to fish out of state. And virtually all of that other time is spent right here on the mighty Deschutes. Not that I am complaining. If you are 'imprisoned' into fishing one spot the Deschutes is a decent place to serve your time.
But there is something special to fishing different waters. A certain thrill accompanies that first fish in new territory. A delight in discovering a new fishing hole. And like discovering a new treasure, that feeling accompanied us when we arrived at the Blackfoot. Located outside of Missoula, we knew to expect crowds. But fishing mid-week we were pleasantly surprised by the lack of fishermen. There were a lot of tubers, especially on the lower section. But fishing was very scattered.
The Blackfoot provides incredibly easy access. Something very nice indeed when trying to cram in as much fishing into 3 days as possible. Over twenty miles of access line Highway 200 in what is called Blackfoot River Recreation Corridor. There is quite a
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Fishing The Henry's Fork.... First Test
By Search EzineArticles.com
All the books written on fly fishing all mention the Henry's Fork.
They say you owe it to yourself to fish the Henry's Fork, at least once in your life.
As far as scenery goes--they are right. The river around Last Chance is a high mountain meadow meandering stream. The backdrop of the Tetons to the east, and the lodgepole pine covered hills, make you feel like like you are standing in a Trout Unlimited calendar. July looks good!! It is quite wadable and fisherman friendly. It is all "catch and release"-so I guess it makes it quite fish friendly also. The guidebooks also say that when a hatch comes off--you better match it exactly, otherwise these fish will ignore your bugs and turn your evening
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Fancy Catching Something Slightly Different? How About An Angler Fish?
By Search EzineArticles.com
The true Angler Fish lives in both shallow and deep water and there is regularly confusion over their identity as either Angler Fish or Monkfish. It is more a case that there is more than one variety of both and at some point the two species cross over. Some Angler Fish can legitimately be called Monkfish and vice versa, but then again, there are some Monkfish (although equally entitled to the name) which are actually from the Shark family. To go into that further would involve getting into the Latin names of the species which I'm not going to do here!
It is not the sort of fish that most people target but more the type that you would happen upon by accident when fishing for Flatties. They're prefered habitat is a sandy/mud seabed but gravel or shell beds also offer much of an attraction where they eat anything in their path, especially smaller fish and shellfish.
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There Is Bass In The Grass
By Search EzineArticles.com
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, they will probably be there.
Quite often, you will see stumps and reeds sticking up out of the water. These are easy and obvious spots to fish, and you should definitely fish them. But you also want to look for something that is not always so obvious: grass.
Sometimes you will see grass sticking up near the shore line, and it may extend out from the bank several feet, maybe even many yards. You want to fish these areas very thoroughly early in the morning and in the evening. Also, fish these areas as well on cloud covered days and cooler days when the bass may stay shallow.
Don't pull your boat in at a high speed, just get close enough where you can drift
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We Can Put A Fish On The Moon
By Search EzineArticles.com
This aint exactly rocket scientry boys...
I picked up a copy of The Oregonian this morning and read a story about how the ocean conditions this year are killing off seabirds in record numbers. Murres and cormorants are washing up on shore like pieces of Northwestern forest driftwood, mainly due to starvation.
Most biologists are blaming a lack of cooling ocean winds which are causing warmer Pacific ocean temperatures, which are causing a lack of phytoplankton production, (which then need to stirred up from the ocean bottom by the wind),which are causing Anchovys and Sardines to die, which are causing the birds to go without food.......which is causing the birds to die!
Whew.
Scientists seem to have a pretty good grasp on this theory, and even though solution wise,they are pretty much held at the mercy of Mother Nature, the explanation still makes perfect sense.
Of course, any discussion of warming of anything on this planet wouldn't be complete--without the blaming of global warming. Which of course has been blamed for everything short of the scalding temperatures of McDonalds coffee.
The Oregonian's article mentioned global warming on several occasions, and biologists and scientists would not rule this out as a possible contributing factor in the changing oceanic conditions this summer.
Enter the Coho.
Biologists have also recorded fewer catches of Coho Salmon on the Oregon coast with numbers down from 44,000 fish last year to about 5700 this year. Marine biologists have also stated that the size of the fish has generally been smaller, again, with one theory being that there is less food for the Coho to feed on--therefore less growth. Where the fish are or where they have gone is a complete mystery. As one wildlife biologist said " it is a big ocean nobody really knows".
O.K., this is where I get confused.
We have the ocean-- which past history has told us is affected greatly by currents and temperature.
We
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Trout Fishing Techniques
By Search EzineArticles.com
One of the most popular trout fishing techniques is called trolling. Trolling is popular as far as trout fishing techniques go because on still bodies of fresh water like lakes and ponds, the act of fishing for trout is meant to be as relaxing and enjoyable as the act of catching trout is exhilarating.
Of all the trout fishing techniques available, trolling is one of the easiest to perform. It can be done by all experience levels from beginner to expert and by all ages from six to sixty. But don't let this fool you. Although trolling is one of the easiest trout fishing techniques, it is also one of the most effective. A well-executed troll in a stocked lake will give you very satisfying results.
What you'll need for trolling is a fishing boat equipped with oars or a motor for propulsion, your rod
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Fishing The Points
By Search EzineArticles.com
Sometimes bass fishing in a big lake can be overwhelming. Do you fish deep? Fish the banks? Are they out in open water? What?
This will depend on the lake, the time of year, the time of day and many other factors such as air and water temperature. There is no short answer; no hard and fast rule. But mostly, to put yourself on fish, you are going to be looking for cover and structure.
Cover is vegetation and things like that where bass can hide. Structure is things like drop offs, road beds, creeks, stumps and such.
There is a good way to combine these and that is to look for points on the lake; especially points near quick drop offs and creek channels.
Points are areas of the shore that come to a 'point' in the lake. Often these will be on the outside of, or the entrance to, coves, but not always. That's just to give you an idea of how one might look. It simply sticks out from the rest of the shoreline.
Quick drop offs are important because bass will hang around these points
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Tarpon Fishing And Catching The Elusive Silver King - Megalops
By Greg, Fri Dec 9th
Growing to lengths of more than eight feet and weighing morethan 280 pounds, it is easy to see why the tarpon is one of themost sought after saltwater gamefish in the world. It's habitatis close to the shoreline so fishermen of all types and skilllevels can catch them.
If you have ever had the privilege of hooking up on a big tarponthen you know the exhilaration and thrill of testing yourself inbattle against one of the most sought after gamefish in theworld. This distinction is easy to see at first glance as thetarpon starts a series of spectacular acrobatic leaps in the airthat will have your heart pounding, your rod bending and yourdrag screaming. You better hold on!
Since the tarpon's habitat is so close to the shoreline,fishermen of all types and skill levels can catch them. They canbe caught from jetties, passes, docks, bridges, beaches, piersand rivers. Tarpon can be caught while using many types oftackle, rods, baits, lures and rigs either while fishing from aboat, canoe, kayak or walking and wading from the shoreline asthe tarpon work up and down the beaches.
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Picking Out The Ultimate Fishing Boat
By Michael Sneed, Fri Dec 9th
You and your family are heading out early in the morning for aday of fishing in your brand new fishing boat. You hit thathighway that leads to the lake, excited voices echoingthroughout your SUV. Your wife and kids are just as delightedwith the new boat as you are and are discussing the whopper theyhope to catch. You arrive at the lake, launch the runabout thatcontains the entire family's fishing gear and in no time at all,you are skimming across the water, every family member safelyencased in a lifejacket. You just know that this is going to bea great family outing and everyone loves the new fishing boat.
A fishing boat can be anything between a canoe where you danglebasic bait over the side in a river or stream to a powerfulcabin cruiser or yacht. Basically, all you need to get out ontothe water is a vessel that is seaworthy. There are a largevariety of fishing boats available on today's market. You canbuy them at boat shows, fishing shows or dealerships. Let's lookat some different types of fishing boats.
Freshwater Fishing Boats If you enjoy fishing in freshwaterrivers, lakes and streams, leave the big, powerful boats forsomeone else. Choose a fiberglass or aluminum boat that islightweight and easy to transport. A bowrider, runabout, walleyeboat or a boat with a small or dual console will meet all ofyour freshwater fishing needs. These boats are perfect forfamily outings.
By Michael Sneed, Fri Dec 9th
You and your family are heading out early in the morning for aday of fishing in your brand new fishing boat. You hit thathighway that leads to the lake, excited voices echoingthroughout your SUV. Your wife and kids are just as delightedwith the new boat as you are and are discussing the whopper theyhope to catch. You arrive at the lake, launch the runabout thatcontains the entire family's fishing gear and in no time at all,you are skimming across the water, every family member safelyencased in a lifejacket. You just know that this is going to bea great family outing and everyone loves the new fishing boat.
A fishing boat can be anything between a canoe where you danglebasic bait over the side in a river or stream to a powerfulcabin cruiser or yacht. Basically, all you need to get out ontothe water is a vessel that is seaworthy. There are a largevariety of fishing boats available on today's market. You canbuy them at boat shows, fishing shows or dealerships. Let's lookat some different types of fishing boats.
Freshwater Fishing Boats If you enjoy fishing in freshwaterrivers, lakes and streams, leave the big, powerful boats forsomeone else. Choose a fiberglass or aluminum boat that islightweight and easy to transport. A bowrider, runabout, walleyeboat or a boat with a small or dual console will meet all ofyour freshwater fishing needs. These boats are perfect forfamily outings.
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Camping And Outdoor Activities
By Valerie Giles, Fri Dec 9th
Camping mixed with outdoor activity is a great way to getourselves involved with nature. National Parks can provide anexcellent backdrop for some of your outdoor activities.Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling, horseback riding,white water rafting and kayaking, skiing, rock climbing andmountaineering are just a few of the sports you might want toinclude on your camping adventure.
It's important when traveling to bring along the properclothing. Always include some rain and windwear, a fleece jacketis also a good idea. A first aid kit and plenty of drinkingwater should always be available. Of course if you are planningon doing any outdoor activities in the winter you will need moreclothing etc. Bring along your bicycles and hiking boots if youhave them. Usually equipment rentals will be available foractivities you don't generally do.
Whatever outdoor activity you decide on pursuing, it's always agreat idea to do a little research. Most of the National Parksyou will be visiting have excellent web sites that you can lookinto and see what sort of hiking trails and activities areavailable. Information such as popular points of interest in theparks will also be available in travel books and park brochures.Depending on where you will be staying you can also research thearea you will be visiting for information on bicycle rentals,kayak rentals and lessons, and boating. There will be differentoutfitters available in the area that may offer excursions andrentals through the park you are visiting.
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The Salmon Purse Seine - Competition And Information Among
By Max Ledbetter, Sat Dec 10th
In British Columbia, Canada, salmon purse seiners line up atfishing access points, forming well defined queues. These queueswere measured over time, using a one-dimensional recordingscale. Sixty-one overflights of Johnstone Strait and QueenCharlotte Strait were attempted; 51 flights were completed.
Two models were presented for exploitation rates in relation toqueuing patterns. The overflight model was fit to the line-updistributions. One underlying assumption was that the skipperspossessed fairly accurate information regarding the distributionof catches (analysis of variance methods utilizing skippers'logbook data showed that line-up lengths reflected catch rates).The model fit well and the parameter estimates reflectedanecdotal and statistical information about fish behavior. Theexploitation rates saturated at an effort level of 100 vessels(whereas the maximum effort observed was 363 boats) andindicated that (at saturation)
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Czech-nymph-fly-fishing---80--of-trout-food-is-found-on-the-river-bed-or-just-off-of-it
By Andy Burton
The Essential Fly Fishing Technique
Czech nymph fly fishing was introduced to the UK during the 1990 World Championships. The Czech team beat the UK International teams on the Welsh River Dee. The Czech team caught grayling in numbers from places that were thought impossibly fast or deep previously by traditional fly fishermen. This sent shock-waves through the world of competition angling. The technique is today considered to be pretty much a standard - an essential part of every grayling anglers armoury and great for trout and other fish.
Firstly, let's take a look at the flies, the Czech nymph has many, many variations, but all are based upon one simple design, utilising a heavily-leaded hook. They are intended to be fished very deep, in fast water, weight & a slim profile are important.
Czech Nymph Fly Fishing Tackle
A 5 or 6-weight rod will be sufficient, 9' to 10' is ideal for better control of the flies. Leader should be of about 9' in length, NOT tapered as they are counter-productive as tapered leader won't sink quickly enough. Just use something like 6lb down to the top dropper, with 4lb from there down. Use two 5-6" droppers, one about 18" above the point fly, the other about 18" above that. The true Czech method is to fish the heaviest nymph on the top dropper, so that it helps carry the other flies down to the correct level. To help ensure rapid sinking of the flies, degrease the leader. You will be looking for takes on the end of the fly line, so depending on your eyesight you may wish to use some sort of bite indicator.
Czech Nymph Fly Fishing Tactics
The water will be fast flowing water, normally considered to not be able to fish on using a fly, probably 18" - 3' deep. You'll want to get your flies as near to the bottom as possible. Do not fish with more than about 3-4' of fly-line outside the tip ring. This is difficult to do, as the fly fisherman's natural
Czech-nymph-fly-fishing---80--of-trout-food-is-found-on-the-river-bed-or-just-off-of-it
By Andy Burton
The Essential Fly Fishing Technique
Czech nymph fly fishing was introduced to the UK during the 1990 World Championships. The Czech team beat the UK International teams on the Welsh River Dee. The Czech team caught grayling in numbers from places that were thought impossibly fast or deep previously by traditional fly fishermen. This sent shock-waves through the world of competition angling. The technique is today considered to be pretty much a standard - an essential part of every grayling anglers armoury and great for trout and other fish.
Firstly, let's take a look at the flies, the Czech nymph has many, many variations, but all are based upon one simple design, utilising a heavily-leaded hook. They are intended to be fished very deep, in fast water, weight & a slim profile are important.
Czech Nymph Fly Fishing Tackle
A 5 or 6-weight rod will be sufficient, 9' to 10' is ideal for better control of the flies. Leader should be of about 9' in length, NOT tapered as they are counter-productive as tapered leader won't sink quickly enough. Just use something like 6lb down to the top dropper, with 4lb from there down. Use two 5-6" droppers, one about 18" above the point fly, the other about 18" above that. The true Czech method is to fish the heaviest nymph on the top dropper, so that it helps carry the other flies down to the correct level. To help ensure rapid sinking of the flies, degrease the leader. You will be looking for takes on the end of the fly line, so depending on your eyesight you may wish to use some sort of bite indicator.
Czech Nymph Fly Fishing Tactics
The water will be fast flowing water, normally considered to not be able to fish on using a fly, probably 18" - 3' deep. You'll want to get your flies as near to the bottom as possible. Do not fish with more than about 3-4' of fly-line outside the tip ring. This is difficult to do, as the fly fisherman's natural
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Catch Giant Largemouth Bass: New Techniques by
Sure, you can catch bass using the traditional methods like bait casting top water lures, flinging out spinner baits, stick baits, plastic baits, jigs…you can Texas rig, Carolina rig your baits and jerk and twitch them over the sunken logs, through the weeds and along the docksides…and you will catch bass; most of the time, small bass.
But, with each cast of your chosen bait, you are full of intense anticipation, just waiting for the water to explode with each turn of your reel handle where you catch a glimpse of that 8 pounder exploding through the water's surface then zipping away as your reel sings and your rod bends double! But that doesn't happen very often…the good news is, it can happen a lot!
How? By adding fly fishing to your bass fishing arsenal. Consider these facts:
Bass are the wolves of fresh water. They will eat almost anything that flashes or moves in the water. Zippo cigarette lighters have been found in the bellies of bass.
Monster bass grow lazy but remain very alert and intelligent. Trophy sized bass like to lie suspended just below the water surface where they can easily pluck off any food that hit's the water's surface.
Big bass know it takes less energy feeding from the water surface than chasing small minnows and crawfish all over the place, through the water: Smart Bass, those who know how to conserve energy, grow to be monster bass…fly fishing gives you a much more calculated chance for landing huge bass time and time again.
Using fly fishing techniques will:
Put your bait in the areas where the monster bass are located.
Allow you much more flexability with your equipment.
Give you much more bang for your bass fishing buck because catching a monster bass on a fly rig is a lifetime memory; it is much more exciting than traditional crank methods.
Ron Peterson, pro bass fisherman has it all in his book, entitled: "Bass Fishing Fly," where he offers a simple blueprint for catching monster bass time and time again. He leaves no stone unturned. Plus, he includes:
The basics of bass fishing.
How to shape YOUR OWN PERSONAL APPROACH to catching Bass, AND THEN catch more, bigger bass, more often, consistently and regardless of conditions.
Here is a partial listing of the table of contents in this amazing and revealing book that teaches anyone how to catch more than one monster bass:
1. Foreword
§What are we fishing for again? The Target: 'Bass' defined
2. Introduction
§Knowing and Going where the fish are – Locating, Luring and Acquiring the target
3. The basics of Bass Fishing – An overview
§Tools of the trade: Tackle, Boats, Accessories, Lures and Baits (all about plastics, spinners, crank and others- top-water and specialty lures)
§Water, Weather, Timing and Other Environmental Aspect, Facets and Considerations for Bass Fishing
§Techniques for Bass Fishing like a Pro (worms, skipping, Ripping, Drift trolling, Fly-rodding)
4. Mistakes and Secrets to Bass Fishing
5. Styles and Specialty Bass Fishing Techniques
6. Final Thoughts: Summary and Conclusions
7. References And Other Handy Books On Bass Fishing
APPENDIX 1: Bass Fishing Glossary
To get a look at this incredible book jammed full of new ideas, go to http://www.BassFishingFly.com..plus more great tips and secrets for landing monster bass over and over again. Vernon Rich is an investigative journalist, book reviewer and advid bass fisherman.
Information on Bass Fishing
Information on Bass Fishing
Must Have Information On Bass Fishing
By Blake Stuart
The number one way to success with bass fishing is to have a good knowledge and understanding of the bass fish itself. Once you understand the bass more clearly you will catch more and have a much more enjoyable time in the process.
By fully understanding the bass you will be able to consider all the conditions and circumstances when you are on your fishing trip which in turn stacks the odds in your favour when you are going out bass fishing.
The first important thing to consider is how the bass eats, a recent study conducted on bass fish in tanks showed that bass prefer to eat bait from the crawfish family, this includes crayfish and crawdads. This was found to be the case largely because they are the easiest food for the bass to find and catch.
This does not mean that you should limit your bait to crawfish whenever you go out bass fishing as there are other good baits that can be just as effective. Choosing the right bait depends largely on the conditions when you are out fishing, it is therefore worth having a number of bait options with you when you are out bass fishing.
Oxygen Levels
We all know that all creatures, even water borne ones like the bass require oxygen to live so it is important to consider the oxygen levels in the water at the time you are fishing.
If you are fishing in a stretch of water with a low oxygen content the bass are very likely to be slow and cumbersome so will not want to chase your bait through the water. The oxygen content of the water is largely dependant on its temperature, warmer water tends to harbour less oxygen than the cooler water so bear this in mind while fishing in shallow water in the summer!
Secluded areas
This is the last important factor to consider when fishing for bass. Bass tend to like to hide and ambush their prey wherever possible this means you are more likely to find them in cover than out in open water. Bass are not particular fans of bright sunlight either so this is just one more reason you are far more likely to find bass in secluded areas such as under trees and plants than in open water.
Your equipment
The use of good quality bass fishing equipment can mean the difference between landing a trophy bass and going home empty handed. It is important to buy the best equipment you can afford but it is important to remember that the most expensive equipment may not necessarily be the best. If you are looking to buy some good kit then I highly recommend you get the latest magazine with equipment reviews in it as these often contain special offers on good quality kit.
A Guide To Striped Bass Fishing In The USA
A Guide To Striped Bass Fishing In The USA
By John Andersen
The striped bass is almost always known to as the "striper." Like largemouth bass fishing, striped bass fishing has caught on to become one of the most popular sports and leisured activities in North America. In fact, in some places like Cape Code, it is one of the most acclaimed forms of angling throughout the season. Both children and adults can participate in striped bass fishing.
Although bass can be found in many different spots throughout the North American continent, the striped bass often resides on the Eastern Seaboard, ranging from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Southern Georgia.
Part of the reasons why striped bass fishing is more popular in Northeastern states and Mid-Atlantic states, other than Southeastern states, is because the perfect spawning temperature is somewhere in the mid-range for striped bass. Normally,the striped bass will spawn when the water is between 59 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. If it gets hotter than that, the quality of the eggs can be affected by the higher water temperatures. This means that the striper have to travel to deeper and cooler waters when the temperature of the water starts to increase.
In the Springtime, striped bass fishingis is becoming even more popular in the Northeastern United States, as striper travels up the Eastern Seaboard to spawn to waters of optimum temperature. Usually, the female will lead and several males will follow – the purpose, of course, is to spawn further North and down the coastline.
In the Fall, again, as water temperatures cool off, striper re-emerge from colder, deeper water to be visible on the Eastern Seaboard, which means that striped bass fishing once again becomes extremely popular.
No matter where you reside or what season of the year it happens to be, striped bass fishing is almost guaranteed to be an interesting endeavor, as striper is one of the largest variations of bass – and is known for putting up a fierce fight against anglers. Good luck with your Bass fishing.
John Andersen is a passionate Bass fisherman who has written several articles on Bass fishing located
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Fly-fishing-for-trout-in-southeastern-ok-and-baked-trout-recipes-to-celebrate-your-catch
By Marcia Drewitz
I have some delicious baked trout recipes for you to try (read on!). Did you know that some of the country's best rainbow and brown trout fishing is in Southeast Oklahoma, less than a gas tank away from Dallas/Fort Worth - the Metroplex?
Trout fishing is available year-round in McCurtain County (in Broken Bow, Oklahoma), and it is one of the most popular activities in the park. You will find deep mountain lakes surrounded by national forests and clear-running rivers. The area offers outstanding fly fishing (if you are a purest), as well as excellent river bank fishing with a spinning rod (I suggest using artificial salmon eggs or spinners if you are not a fly fisherman). Featured bodies of water in McCurtain County include Beaver's Bend, the Mountain Fork River, and the Glover River.
McCurtain County is the perfect fishing destination for weekend getaways. For example, The Lower Mountain Fork River offers 14 miles of trout habitat. The lower Mountain Fork is a tailwaters fishery flowing out of Lake Broken Bow and includes a 3.8 mile Trophy section where boats and barbed hooks are banned. Fly fishermen will have good success using nymphs with the fish taking a black (occasionally red) zebra midges. You can also catch fish on soft hackles, San Juan worms, and of course, the olive wollie bugger.
Anglers on the Mountain Fork are celebrating the fourth consecutive year of the spawn of rainbow trout and the second year of documented reproduction of brown trout in the river. Not long ago, Jason Archie of Broken Bow caught a brown trout that not only surpassed the old record - it nearly doubled it with a catch weighing over 17 pounds, 4 ounces.
McCurtain County is an easy 2-to-4-hour drive from Dallas/Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Tyler, Little Rock and Shreveport.
Once you have caught your trout, try using it in one of these delicious baked trout recipes:
Recipe #1 - Simple Baked Trout Recipe:
This recipe was made available to us by find-a-seafood-recipe.com. It is very simple to prepare and cook, and it uses minimal ingredients.
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By Marcia Drewitz
I have some delicious baked trout recipes for you to try (read on!). Did you know that some of the country's best rainbow and brown trout fishing is in Southeast Oklahoma, less than a gas tank away from Dallas/Fort Worth - the Metroplex?
Trout fishing is available year-round in McCurtain County (in Broken Bow, Oklahoma), and it is one of the most popular activities in the park. You will find deep mountain lakes surrounded by national forests and clear-running rivers. The area offers outstanding fly fishing (if you are a purest), as well as excellent river bank fishing with a spinning rod (I suggest using artificial salmon eggs or spinners if you are not a fly fisherman). Featured bodies of water in McCurtain County include Beaver's Bend, the Mountain Fork River, and the Glover River.
McCurtain County is the perfect fishing destination for weekend getaways. For example, The Lower Mountain Fork River offers 14 miles of trout habitat. The lower Mountain Fork is a tailwaters fishery flowing out of Lake Broken Bow and includes a 3.8 mile Trophy section where boats and barbed hooks are banned. Fly fishermen will have good success using nymphs with the fish taking a black (occasionally red) zebra midges. You can also catch fish on soft hackles, San Juan worms, and of course, the olive wollie bugger.
Anglers on the Mountain Fork are celebrating the fourth consecutive year of the spawn of rainbow trout and the second year of documented reproduction of brown trout in the river. Not long ago, Jason Archie of Broken Bow caught a brown trout that not only surpassed the old record - it nearly doubled it with a catch weighing over 17 pounds, 4 ounces.
McCurtain County is an easy 2-to-4-hour drive from Dallas/Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Tyler, Little Rock and Shreveport.
Once you have caught your trout, try using it in one of these delicious baked trout recipes:
Recipe #1 - Simple Baked Trout Recipe:
This recipe was made available to us by find-a-seafood-recipe.com. It is very simple to prepare and cook, and it uses minimal ingredients.
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Secret Smallmouth Fishing Techniques by Trevor Kugler
Secret Smallmouth Fishing Techniques by Trevor Kugler
For those of you who like to catch Smallmouth Bass this article is for you. I'm going to reveal one very effective technique that will help you catch more Smallmouth on your next fishing outing. Not only that, but I will also provide you with some tips that will make you a better angler as well. These simple yet effective tips are easily worth the five minutes it's going to take you to read this article.
For the purpose of this article, I'm going to focus on fishing for these bass in the current of a river or stream, simply because that's my area of expertise...river and stream fishing. If you've never had the pleasure of hooking and fighting a two to four pound Smallmouth in the flowing waters of a river or stream, let me assure you that it's as much fun as can be had while clothed! Catching these feisty fish in rivers and streams is a ton of fun.
Let's begin with the technique. It's really quite simple. All that you need are some small swivels, split shot sinkers, pre-tied gang hooks, and live worms. I'm going to assume that you're standing in a river or stream that contains smallmouth bass. Begin by taking the end of your line and tying on a small barrel swivel (size 10 or 12). Now on the opposite end of the barrel swivel, tie on a set of pre-tied gang hooks (size 8 or 10). At this point add split shots above the barrel swivel for weight. Start with two or three, the goal is to have your offering bounce off the bottom as it tumbles naturally with the current. The number and weight of the split shot will have to be adjusted depending on the current. Now simply add a live worm to your gang hooks and your good to go.
The goal is to cast your line parallel to the current, and then let it flow naturally with the current, until the worm is directly below where you are standing. Keep your line taught as it flows with the current, and you should feel it hitting bottom from time to time (getting snagged will happen while using this technique). With a little practice, you'll quickly be able to tell the difference between a bite and bottom.
The technique just mentioned is an extremely effective technique for smallmouth fishing is rivers and streams. It works quite well for trout also, if you're interested? Another great tip is to make sure that your on the water fishing when the fish are the most active. How do you know when the fish are the most active? Simple, by paying attention to the weather and moon, and knowing how these two forces of Mother Nature relate to fishing.
The final tip/technique for smallmouth fishing is to use lures that are as realistic as possible. I realize this might sound very sophomoric, but there are fishing lures that are more realistic than others, and using these amazingly realistic fishing lures will increase your catch rates, it's as simple as that.
About the Author
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!