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Posted on Jan 24, 2010 under Fishing Knots |
Most people think of fly fishing as a peaceful sport. They picture themselves standing on the banks of a beautiful river, whipping a fishing rod back and forth and sending a fishing line flying back and forth above their heads in a manner that is relaxed and graceful. They can see the line flying about, tempting one trout after another. Maybe they’ve seen a movie that features fishing, or they went with a friend. Whatever the reason, the person is now interested in fishing and wants to learn more.
Chances are this person is you. You’ve done your research. You’ve gone shopping and spent a small fortune on fishing equipment. Now you are ready to head out to the water…technically. Sure you have all of the right gear, but have you been given any fly fishing tips?
This article serves to give you a few basic fly fishing tips that, hopefully, will help you come home much richer in fish than when you left.
Make sure that you practice casting. The more time you spend practicing your casting, the better you will get at it. The best way to practice casting is to use a flat surface outside of your house (definitely do not practice casting indoors, it would lead to inevitable disaster). Mark a few targets on this flat surface and then go out for a little bit each day and practice casting to these targets. This will help you to improve your casting accuracy.
Choose a rod that feels comfortable for you. You know what kind you will want, flexibility wise, but choose one that is the right length as well. If you are short, you will probably get hung up if you try to use a rod that is too long. To this end, you will want to learn how to hold your fly rod correctly. This type of fishing is not a quick sport. You will want to be able to hold onto this rod comfortably for long periods of time.
The best bait is a natural prey of the fish you are trying to catch. There are experts who swear that the fancy bait is not necessary and that all you need is a simple worm. In the event that you would like to buy the fancy bait, you should choose bait that mimics a worm or a grub and is brightly colored so that it will attract the fish’s attention.
Waterproof your dry flies. This will help them to float on the water for a longer period of time. You can do this with Scotch-guard (which can be found in almost any general goods store). The waterproofing keeps them from becoming waterlogged and sinking.
Make sure that your knots are tied tightly and effectively. A knot that is tied improperly or that is too loose could spell disaster in fly fishing.
These are just a few of the many fishing tips that anglers will share with each other when they are out fly Fishing. A simple search through the internet or your local library is sure to turn up pages more.
Steven Magill
http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/great-fly-fishing-tips-714267.html
Posted on Jan 24, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
Southern California has a vast array of streams running through its mountains which are stocked regularly with trout during the cooler months. Although we will be concerning ourselves mainly with these ‘stocked’ fish, many of these streams also contain ‘native’ trout which may be caught year round. In this article, we will be discussing the equipment and tackle needed to catch these sometimes elusive fish.
Before you can even begin, you will need a rod and reel (Although you could just as easily use something as simple as a stick with fishing line and a hook?). Ultra-light tackle is preferable, as it is smaller, lighter and more sensitive than its normal (or heavy duty) counter parts. Fishing line comes in many pound (lb.) test ratings, but 2 to 4 lbs. test is best for stream Fishing as it is of a small diameter which makes it harder for the fishes to see underwater. This light line is also ok since most of the fish caught will be less than one pound. Many anglers find that a fly fishing rig works well too, but unless you have experience fly fishing it can be a daunting task on the small mountain streams.
The only other things we will need to begin are hooks, weights, and bait. For hooks, treble hooks in the 14 – 16 range work best for these smaller trout, and cheese baits stay on these best. There are also small salmon egg hooks if you chose to us salmon eggs as bait, but you can also just put 3 eggs on one hook and save from having 2 types of hooks. For weight, small lead ‘split-shot’ work best as you can add and remove them as needed. Split-shot come in many sizes, but it is sometimes easier to get the smaller and use what is needed than the larger and not be able to put the amount weight you want. Lastly we will need some sort of bait (although spinner bait and spoons can be used, bait is easier in these small streams). Bait can be commercially packaged salmon eggs, cheeses and other so called trout baits, but what I personally found to work best is plain old Velveeta cheese. You may also want to try corn, worms, live bugs or dry flies– the choice is yours.
Now for the fishing part, almost – but if you are 16 years of age or older, you will need to purchase a fishing license for a small fee (this helps to pay for the fish we are trying to catch). All that is left now is to find one of the many streams that are stocked, find a good fishin’ hole and catch a few trout for dinner.
In the next part, we will cover some actual techniques for fishing the streams of the mountains of Southern California.
Jonathan Parker
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/trout-fishing-in-southern-california-mountain-streams-part-i-177729.html
Posted on Jan 24, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
Fish hook stuck in hand while Fishing in Alaska. Great removal technique.
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Posted on Jan 24, 2010 under Fishing Knots |
http://www.hookthreader.com/store/ Learn an awesome way to tie the Clinch knot and Fish-Killer knot. These are two of the best fishing knots. They are both very easy to tie and are also extremely reliable. At the same time I invented my hook threader I worked out a new way to tie these knots for night time Fishing as my eyesight was getting poorer. When I’m fly fishing I use the Fish-killer knot. This is the only knot I use when I’m tying on a fly.
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Posted on Jan 24, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
SUBSCRIBE PLEASE Hey YouTube, this is a video on how to make a Fishing lure, I use some basic techniques.
heres what i used
any wood i have laying around
a wood lathe
sandpaper
small eye screws
split rings
any paint
2 ton epoxy (not 5 minute epoxy)
treble hooks
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Posted on Jan 23, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
The Candlewood Lake Jig & Pig Ice Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Jan. 30 at Connecticut’s New Fairfield Town Park, writes Charlestown ice fisherman Gil…
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Posted on Jan 23, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
Individuals who will participate in the upcoming darkhouse spearFishing season can now register onli…
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Posted on Jan 22, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
The foul economy is taking its toll on tackle stores. David Henault, owner of Ocean State Tackle is closing his big store at the Centre…
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Posted on Jan 22, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
DURHAM, N.H. – Good news has been in short supply for Great Bay oysters lately, but recent findings …
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Posted on Jan 22, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
Fishing lures are items that are similar to baits to which fish get attracted. Conventionally, live worms or such other small, living animals were used for the same purpose. But later even artificial fishing lures were used. Artificial baits could be reused each time. These antique fishing lures have become popular have become popular collectible items over the years.
The oldest lure manufacturing company was established in 1860s. The first commercially made lures were available in Michigan and Ohio. The companies that made these artificial fishing lures were Heddon, William Shakespeare Jr and Pflueger. They dominated the fishing lures market for above 40 years that is from 1900 to 1940. The earliest lures were prepared by the company at home. They prepared the later lures using carvings on wood with glass eyes which made the fishing lures very exquisite.
The antique fishing lures date back to the time. In 1898, the fishing lures were carved frog shaped lures attached to broom sticks. This simple kind of lure was successful in attracting fish to it. From there, began the idea of commercially prepared artificial lures.
The antique fishing lures are made out of wood or metal. These lures are painted with attractive colors to lure different kinds of fish. The antique fishing lures are classified based on the size, weight, material, color and many other more factors. These fishing lures could help catch any kinds of fish. Moreover the condition and the age of the lures were important for determining its value. For example, a ‘mint’ lure in a very good condition fetches far more than the one in an average condition.
Sometimes even the paint was considered as an important factor in deciding the value of lures. Metal lures also had a great commercial value. many collectors and buyers were even interested by the rare plastic lures as they had longer life and were comparatively cheaper.
The wooden lures were much popular than any other kinds of lures. These lures were made available for casual use from the 1800s. Wooden fishing lures dominated the market from 1915 to the 1950s.
Early 20th century fishing lures are available even today. Collecting fishing lures has become a hobby for many people. Antique fishing lures has also become a sort of collectible. Well decorated wooden boxes are also available for holding these artificial fishing lures. They are exquisitely decorated and have compartments for keeping the lures. Different collectors of the lures pay only a small amount of money to get hold of these boxes as well as lures.
The antique fishing lures are available on the Internet biddings, auctions as well as passed down as heirlooms. These lures are also available at antique stores. Some well preserved antique lures are hard to find but the dealers can fix them for interested buyers. A great deal of information can be found on these lures from the different dealers and shops.
Today antique fishing lures are available at reasonable costs. These lures are considered to be fortunes and people consider themselves lucky to get hold of one. As they are reasonable in cost many people are interested in buying them because of their value and rustic charm.
Muna wa Wanjiru
http://www.articlesbase.com/antiques-articles/a-look-at-the-value-and-rustic-charm-of-antique-fishing-lures-429483.html