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This unique Fishing tackle box used by fishermen includes various articles to collect for your fishing tackle box. After work on Friday I thought I would take my fishing tackle box, a cup of coffee and find a quiet spot to scratch around and find an article about sailing.
Lets go back in time to 18th century .
Escape from the stresses of the 21st century and enjoy an experience of sailing as it was long ago.
I when at sea a sailor was kept fully employed; he worked watch and watch, four hours on and four hours off, and in a sailing ship there was usually plenty to do.
At times it was also necessary to call up the watch below to give aid in shortening sail.
Authorities differ as to the amount of work done in harbour. Some say that a man had little or nothing to do. Some say he was kept fully employed, being turned out at 6am, if not earlier, to scrub decks and thereafter employed at drills until piped down at 8 or 9 pm.
It is probable that this picture applies more to the Victorian Navy than to that of a century earlier, but on a sailing ship there must always have been much refitting to be done.
And now let’s go sailing.
“But he, being a man well expearienced in the navigation of those seas, bids us all to prepare agains a storm…..Finding it was likely to overblow, we took in our sprit-sail, and stood by to hand the fore-sail; but making foul weather, we looked the guns were all fast, and handed the mizen.
The ship lay broad off, so we thought it better spooning before the sea, than trying or hulling. We reeft the fore-sail and set him, we hauled after the fore-sheet; the helm was hard a weather.
The ship wore bravely. We belayed the fore-downhaul; but the sail was split, and we hauled down the yard, and got the sail into the ship, and unbound all the thing clear of it.It was a very fierce storm; the sea broke strange and dangerous.
We hauled off upon the lanyard of the whipstaff, and helped the man at the helm. We would not get down our top-mast,but let all stand,because she scudded before the sea very well,and we knew that the top-mast being aloft,the ship was the wholesomer,and made better way through the sea,seeinig we had sea room .
When the storm was over, we set fore-sail and main-sail.and brought the ship to;then we set the mizen,main-top-sail and the fore-top-sail.
Our course was east-north-east.the wind was at south-west.
We got the starboard tacks aboard.we cast off our weather-braces and lifts; We set in the lee-braces,and hauled foreward by the weather-bowlings,and hauled them tight,and belayed them,and hauled over the mizen tack to windward, and kept her full and by as near as she would lie.”
Quoted from A Voyage to Brobdingnag by Captain Lamuel Gulliver(1727)
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Surf fishing
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Let's deal with surf fishing and all that goes with this unique form of angling.
Surf fishing anglers come in all varieties, but can be just as fanatical as any other anglers.
Because surf fishing is a very specialized type of fishing it requires some very specialized tackle. Surf fishing is possible on any almost any coast worldwide.
If you don't have a boat, and you want to be exposed to the possibility of some really large fish, try surf fishing.
Surf fishing is the sport of catching fish standing on the shoreline or wading in the surf. A general term, surf fishing may or may not include casting a lure or bait, and refers to all types of shore fishing - from sandy and rocky beaches, rock jetties, or even fishing piers.
The terms surf casting or beach casting refer more specifically to surf fishing from the beach by casting into the surf at or near the shoreline. Basic surf fishing can be done with a fishing rod between seven and twelve feet long equipped with a suitably-sized spinning or conventional casting fishing reel.
There are hundreds of different lures effective for surf fishing, such as spoons, plugs, soft plastics and jigs.
Most can be purchased from local bait and tackle shops, online tackle retailers, at fishing tackle expositions or specialized surf fishing catalogs and directly from here.
Surf fishing is done often at night to follow the nocturnal feeding habits of many target species.
Much surf fishing is done in rough whitewater surf conditions.
Although the term "beach buggy" may be applied to special vehicles for transportation on sand, 4x4 trucks and suv's with deflated tires are more often used in surf fishing.
The purchase of a surf fishing permit enables individuals to drive onto the beach for a great day of fishing. Surf fishing is both a popular recreational activity for beach-goers, and also a recognized sport.
It is important for an angler to know the best bait to use for surf fishing, as different baits have different strengths and weaknesses. The best bait to use when surf fishing for pompano, which are best fished for in calmer weather when the waves are not too rough, is shrimp.
Cut squid, shrimp, and fish all represent some of the best bait to use for surf fishing.
From crank baits and trolling lures to floating top water poppers, these fishing lures make an excellent choice for freshwater or surf fishing.
Dedicated surf casters know that surf fishing requires durable fishing lures that can be cast long distances and are irresistible to schooling fish.
The surf caster has been for thirty years the name in saltwater surf fishing tackle and accessories.
When surf fishing with live bait choosing the right surf fishing tackle can make the difference between lots of action or a lesson in surf casting.
When choosing surf fishing tackle, spoons are a simple and affordable lure.
There are a lot of selections when it comes to surf fishing tackle and bait, so if you aren't sure what you'll need, ask at the local bait shop.
Do you need surf fishing tackle or salt water fishing tackle?
The basic snook Surf fishing tackle outfit would be a medium spinning reel that would hold 200 or more yards of 10-12 lbs test line.
The massive cod catches from Dungeness beach in Kent back in the 1960's were the catalyst that spawned the dramatic development in surf fishing tackle and casting techniques that we witnessed through the 70's and 80's.
Be sure to explore through the other links here, to learn about the different surf fishing tackle and rigs.
Extensive and diversified surf fishing tackle selection including custom surf rods, a huge selection of "impossible-to-find" and custom-made surf plugs, plus all major brands can be found here.
Fishermen are urged to be prepared for catch and release and to use stout surf fishing tackle to lessen the stress on the fish.
Pier and surf fishing is an easy way to learn how to fish, and even more importantly, an inexpensive way to learn fishing.
And now back to my woodworking and craft workshop to start on the next project, after a cup of coffee of course.
See you there.
http://woodworkingnews.blogspot.com
Meanwhile, Good fishing and tight lines
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Let's deal with surf fishing and all that goes with this unique form of angling.
Surf fishing anglers come in all varieties, but can be just as fanatical as any other anglers.
Because surf fishing is a very specialized type of fishing it requires some very specialized tackle. Surf fishing is possible on any almost any coast worldwide.
If you don't have a boat, and you want to be exposed to the possibility of some really large fish, try surf fishing.
Surf fishing is the sport of catching fish standing on the shoreline or wading in the surf. A general term, surf fishing may or may not include casting a lure or bait, and refers to all types of shore fishing - from sandy and rocky beaches, rock jetties, or even fishing piers.
The terms surf casting or beach casting refer more specifically to surf fishing from the beach by casting into the surf at or near the shoreline. Basic surf fishing can be done with a fishing rod between seven and twelve feet long equipped with a suitably-sized spinning or conventional casting fishing reel.
There are hundreds of different lures effective for surf fishing, such as spoons, plugs, soft plastics and jigs.
Most can be purchased from local bait and tackle shops, online tackle retailers, at fishing tackle expositions or specialized surf fishing catalogs and directly from here.
Surf fishing is done often at night to follow the nocturnal feeding habits of many target species.
Much surf fishing is done in rough whitewater surf conditions.
Although the term "beach buggy" may be applied to special vehicles for transportation on sand, 4x4 trucks and suv's with deflated tires are more often used in surf fishing.
The purchase of a surf fishing permit enables individuals to drive onto the beach for a great day of fishing. Surf fishing is both a popular recreational activity for beach-goers, and also a recognized sport.
It is important for an angler to know the best bait to use for surf fishing, as different baits have different strengths and weaknesses. The best bait to use when surf fishing for pompano, which are best fished for in calmer weather when the waves are not too rough, is shrimp.
Cut squid, shrimp, and fish all represent some of the best bait to use for surf fishing.
From crank baits and trolling lures to floating top water poppers, these fishing lures make an excellent choice for freshwater or surf fishing.
Dedicated surf casters know that surf fishing requires durable fishing lures that can be cast long distances and are irresistible to schooling fish.
The surf caster has been for thirty years the name in saltwater surf fishing tackle and accessories.
When surf fishing with live bait choosing the right surf fishing tackle can make the difference between lots of action or a lesson in surf casting.
When choosing surf fishing tackle, spoons are a simple and affordable lure.
There are a lot of selections when it comes to surf fishing tackle and bait, so if you aren't sure what you'll need, ask at the local bait shop.
Do you need surf fishing tackle or salt water fishing tackle?
The basic snook Surf fishing tackle outfit would be a medium spinning reel that would hold 200 or more yards of 10-12 lbs test line.
The massive cod catches from Dungeness beach in Kent back in the 1960's were the catalyst that spawned the dramatic development in surf fishing tackle and casting techniques that we witnessed through the 70's and 80's.
Be sure to explore through the other links here, to learn about the different surf fishing tackle and rigs.
Extensive and diversified surf fishing tackle selection including custom surf rods, a huge selection of "impossible-to-find" and custom-made surf plugs, plus all major brands can be found here.
Fishermen are urged to be prepared for catch and release and to use stout surf fishing tackle to lessen the stress on the fish.
Pier and surf fishing is an easy way to learn how to fish, and even more importantly, an inexpensive way to learn fishing.
And now back to my woodworking and craft workshop to start on the next project, after a cup of coffee of course.
See you there.
http://woodworkingnews.blogspot.com
Meanwhile, Good fishing and tight lines
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
So, here's a fish story for ya
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So, here's a fish story for ya by Chuck Warren
I'm down in Marathon, and all I really wanted to do on my trip is catch at least one tarpon. I really miss fishing for them. I got to go a few times, but the tide was wrong every time, and I didn't even get a bite.
The last night, I decided to give it one last try, so down to the bridge I go, and since no one else could go with me, I was alone.
It was about 9:00 in the evening and very dark when I got to Vaca Cut bridge, but the street lamps up by the road gave off enough light for me to find my way down the rocky path to the waters edge.
There was nobody else around when I got there, which was just fine with me. The tide was still coming in, and there was a good running current, which were perfect conditions.
I made my first cast, and immediately got a bite.
I got a few more bites on the next few casts, which made me pretty happy. Sooner or later something had to latch on to the lure I was throwing. It always amazes me that a fish can hit one of those things and get away, since they have two very sharp treble hooks of impressive size on either end with only about four inches in between.
It's not that easy to avoid the hooks when you're handling them, so I don't know how the fish get so lucky.
On my next cast, something comes shooting out from the shadows and slams into my lure.
I finally had a fish on! I couldn't tell what it was in the dark, but he was putting up a pretty good fight, so I didn't really care. When I finally got him up to the rocky shoreline I was balancing on, I could see I had hooked into a barracuda about three feet long.
I was disappointed, but still glad that I had at least caught something. As I stood there looking down at the thrashing fish, it occurred to me that, all though I was prepared to catch a fish, I wasn't prepared to catch a fish that was not only very unhappy about it's predicament, but also hade a mouth full of very nasty teeth.
I didn't think to bring any kind of tool to remove the hooks. Now I had a bit of a problem.
I stood there for a minute trying to decide what to do. I had caught lots of 'cudas before, and I wasn't afraid to handle him. You just grab them by slipping your hand into his gill slit and lifting them up.
However, I still had no way to remove the hook. It didn't look like he was hooked too badly, so I bent down, grabbed him by the gill, and lifted him up. He seemed to be tired out by this point, so I figured I might as well see if I could remove the lure and drop him back into the water.
He had other ideas.
As I reached to grab hold of the lure, he went off like cannon. He threw his head and body, violently trying to get free, but succeeding in making himself even more attached to me. He had sent the free end of the lure whipping around until one of the hooks went completely through my left middle finger.
Now I don't know how many people have found themselves standing by a bridge in the moonlight with a three foot Barracuda hanging from their arm, but I can honestly tell you I would not recommend trying this at home.
He was pretty unhappy about being out of the water, and I was not really interested in putting him back until I was no longer attached to him. Of course, I still had no way of removing the hook from his mouth, which means I also had no way of removing the hook from my finger.
Now, if the hook had gone through a small layer of skin, the next time he thrashed, the problem would have been solved. But, I have always believed in doing things right, so I had the hook bury so deep into the skin that I was able to hold him completely out of the water suspended from my finger like some freak in a circus side show.
I can't believe Barnum never thought up that one. To make matters worse, there was no one around, even within yelling distance, to ask for help.
I had no idea what to do. I thought I was going to have to kill the fish, and then drive down the road with it hanging out of the window of the car. I thought about going to the emergency room just for shock value, but being in the Florida Keys, I might actually sit in the waiting area unnoticed until my hand fell off.
Nothing much throws the medical people off down there, they've seen it all.
Just as I was trying to decide how to kill the fish as humanely as possible, it freaked out again, spinning his body, and the flesh on the tip of my finger, completely around in a circle, and managed to pull the hook, and a substantial amount of my skin, free from my hand.
I was bleeding a little, but at least I was no longer attached to a garbage disposal with a bad attitude.
He went back in the water, still on the hook, and I had to dive for my rod to save it from disappearing into the sea with the fish.
Of course, I was back to square one, and I still had no way to get the hook out of his mouth.
They say that God looks out for babies, drunks, and stupid people, so I guess he got tired of laughing and decided it was time to intervene on my behalf.
As I was holding the rod under my arm and trying to slow the bleeding from my finger, the fish gave a last mighty thrash and threw the hook.
I don't know where fish go, but I'm sure right now he's sitting on some underwater barstool with a bunch of his friends around saying "You're not going to believe this one!"
After I did the obligatory male "It doesn't hurt at all" dance, I went up to the car to find something to wrap around my finger.
The only thing I could find was a plastic shopping bag, so I decided that would have to do. I managed to wrap it tight enough to keep it on, and it was still pretty early, so I figured there was only one thing to do. I went back down to the water and went back to fishing.
The bag made it a little hard to cast, but I managed. I fished for another hour and, although I never landed one, I did end up fighting a couple of tarpon. Just having them on the line for a few minutes made everything worthwhile. I'm sure there's a moral to this story buried in
there somewhere, but for now it escapes me.
That's probably why next year, if you want a good laugh, come down to the Vaca Cut Bridge in the heart of the Marathon Keys and look for me. I'll be easy to find. Just ask P.T Barnum for a look at his new act, "The Amazing Barracuda Boy".
That is some story and it makes me feel that I should just stay in my woodworking and craft workshop and start on the next project after a cup of coffee of course.See you there
http://woodworkingnews.blogspot.com
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So, here's a fish story for ya by Chuck Warren
I'm down in Marathon, and all I really wanted to do on my trip is catch at least one tarpon. I really miss fishing for them. I got to go a few times, but the tide was wrong every time, and I didn't even get a bite.
The last night, I decided to give it one last try, so down to the bridge I go, and since no one else could go with me, I was alone.
It was about 9:00 in the evening and very dark when I got to Vaca Cut bridge, but the street lamps up by the road gave off enough light for me to find my way down the rocky path to the waters edge.
There was nobody else around when I got there, which was just fine with me. The tide was still coming in, and there was a good running current, which were perfect conditions.
I made my first cast, and immediately got a bite.
I got a few more bites on the next few casts, which made me pretty happy. Sooner or later something had to latch on to the lure I was throwing. It always amazes me that a fish can hit one of those things and get away, since they have two very sharp treble hooks of impressive size on either end with only about four inches in between.
It's not that easy to avoid the hooks when you're handling them, so I don't know how the fish get so lucky.
On my next cast, something comes shooting out from the shadows and slams into my lure.
I finally had a fish on! I couldn't tell what it was in the dark, but he was putting up a pretty good fight, so I didn't really care. When I finally got him up to the rocky shoreline I was balancing on, I could see I had hooked into a barracuda about three feet long.
I was disappointed, but still glad that I had at least caught something. As I stood there looking down at the thrashing fish, it occurred to me that, all though I was prepared to catch a fish, I wasn't prepared to catch a fish that was not only very unhappy about it's predicament, but also hade a mouth full of very nasty teeth.
I didn't think to bring any kind of tool to remove the hooks. Now I had a bit of a problem.
I stood there for a minute trying to decide what to do. I had caught lots of 'cudas before, and I wasn't afraid to handle him. You just grab them by slipping your hand into his gill slit and lifting them up.
However, I still had no way to remove the hook. It didn't look like he was hooked too badly, so I bent down, grabbed him by the gill, and lifted him up. He seemed to be tired out by this point, so I figured I might as well see if I could remove the lure and drop him back into the water.
He had other ideas.
As I reached to grab hold of the lure, he went off like cannon. He threw his head and body, violently trying to get free, but succeeding in making himself even more attached to me. He had sent the free end of the lure whipping around until one of the hooks went completely through my left middle finger.
Now I don't know how many people have found themselves standing by a bridge in the moonlight with a three foot Barracuda hanging from their arm, but I can honestly tell you I would not recommend trying this at home.
He was pretty unhappy about being out of the water, and I was not really interested in putting him back until I was no longer attached to him. Of course, I still had no way of removing the hook from his mouth, which means I also had no way of removing the hook from my finger.
Now, if the hook had gone through a small layer of skin, the next time he thrashed, the problem would have been solved. But, I have always believed in doing things right, so I had the hook bury so deep into the skin that I was able to hold him completely out of the water suspended from my finger like some freak in a circus side show.
I can't believe Barnum never thought up that one. To make matters worse, there was no one around, even within yelling distance, to ask for help.
I had no idea what to do. I thought I was going to have to kill the fish, and then drive down the road with it hanging out of the window of the car. I thought about going to the emergency room just for shock value, but being in the Florida Keys, I might actually sit in the waiting area unnoticed until my hand fell off.
Nothing much throws the medical people off down there, they've seen it all.
Just as I was trying to decide how to kill the fish as humanely as possible, it freaked out again, spinning his body, and the flesh on the tip of my finger, completely around in a circle, and managed to pull the hook, and a substantial amount of my skin, free from my hand.
I was bleeding a little, but at least I was no longer attached to a garbage disposal with a bad attitude.
He went back in the water, still on the hook, and I had to dive for my rod to save it from disappearing into the sea with the fish.
Of course, I was back to square one, and I still had no way to get the hook out of his mouth.
They say that God looks out for babies, drunks, and stupid people, so I guess he got tired of laughing and decided it was time to intervene on my behalf.
As I was holding the rod under my arm and trying to slow the bleeding from my finger, the fish gave a last mighty thrash and threw the hook.
I don't know where fish go, but I'm sure right now he's sitting on some underwater barstool with a bunch of his friends around saying "You're not going to believe this one!"
After I did the obligatory male "It doesn't hurt at all" dance, I went up to the car to find something to wrap around my finger.
The only thing I could find was a plastic shopping bag, so I decided that would have to do. I managed to wrap it tight enough to keep it on, and it was still pretty early, so I figured there was only one thing to do. I went back down to the water and went back to fishing.
The bag made it a little hard to cast, but I managed. I fished for another hour and, although I never landed one, I did end up fighting a couple of tarpon. Just having them on the line for a few minutes made everything worthwhile. I'm sure there's a moral to this story buried in
there somewhere, but for now it escapes me.
That's probably why next year, if you want a good laugh, come down to the Vaca Cut Bridge in the heart of the Marathon Keys and look for me. I'll be easy to find. Just ask P.T Barnum for a look at his new act, "The Amazing Barracuda Boy".
That is some story and it makes me feel that I should just stay in my woodworking and craft workshop and start on the next project after a cup of coffee of course.See you there
http://woodworkingnews.blogspot.com
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When Fishing
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Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Try, whenever possible to unhook your fishing tackle from the fish while it is in the water and let it go free without it ever leaving its enviroment.
Always wet your hands before touching a fish.Remove the barbs from hooks as it makes unhooking them twelve times faster.
Don’t be greedy. If you have caught enough fish, pack it in for the day.
When game fishing if you want to take a fish for the table, pick a male rather than a female.This especially applies to salmon, whose eggs are precious.
Most vital of all watch out for any sign of pollution. If you see water becoming tainted or, even worse, fish in distress then make an immediate call to the local enviromental agency.Remember that anglers are the gardians of the countryside, so take this vision of yourself seriously.
Now I am not going to insult you with cliché’d advice about leaving litter, fishing line, empty bottles, cans, plastic wrappers and so on.
It’s a good idea to collect other people’s litter. up. Take a bin liner with you so that you can clean up your own little patch of other people’s litter. This might sound like a chore but many anglers are now doing this: litter breeds litter and the less there is around the less the the likelihood of it being dropped in the future.
It is important to realize that unless you are comfortable and at peace with yourself, you just wont be able to concentrate properly on your fishing.
In fact, you will pretty soon make an excuse to pack up and go for home, and you won’t catch many fish that way!
In the winter supply yourself with plenty of hot drinks to maintain warmth. The early and late summer months can also prove to be very chilly.
Even if you don’t wear it .always take a hat with you.In winter a great deal of heat escapes through your head and even in summer, if your head gets wet, you will soon begin to feel cold.
When planning a fishing outing don’t forget the insect repellent.You just cannot fish if you are being harassed by insects.
Don’t stint on energy producing food as fishing can be a demanding and physical activity. If you are feeling hungry, then you will soon be thinking of home.
Its all too easy to imagine fish as alien to us .
They are cold-blooded, they breathe through gills,have scaly skin,and fresh water fish are covered in a protective slime.
In all these ways they are indeed different from us but there are many similarities between humans and fish.
Fish have very acute eyesight. They can feel vibrations just as easily as we pick up sounds.They have a very well developed sense of taste and they learn rapidly through expearience.
Fish are not fools, they are complicated packages of subterranean life.
Its interesting to recognize that all fish species behave in slightly different ways.The expearienced fish watcher knows that each and every species has its own distinctive characteristics that immediately mark it out as unique and individual.
Again if the fish are off the bite, the wind is howling and you want a crafty way to spend the day visit:
http://woodworkingnews.blogspot.com
Meanwhile, Good fishing and tight lines
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Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Try, whenever possible to unhook your fishing tackle from the fish while it is in the water and let it go free without it ever leaving its enviroment.
Always wet your hands before touching a fish.Remove the barbs from hooks as it makes unhooking them twelve times faster.
Don’t be greedy. If you have caught enough fish, pack it in for the day.
When game fishing if you want to take a fish for the table, pick a male rather than a female.This especially applies to salmon, whose eggs are precious.
Most vital of all watch out for any sign of pollution. If you see water becoming tainted or, even worse, fish in distress then make an immediate call to the local enviromental agency.Remember that anglers are the gardians of the countryside, so take this vision of yourself seriously.
Now I am not going to insult you with cliché’d advice about leaving litter, fishing line, empty bottles, cans, plastic wrappers and so on.
It’s a good idea to collect other people’s litter. up. Take a bin liner with you so that you can clean up your own little patch of other people’s litter. This might sound like a chore but many anglers are now doing this: litter breeds litter and the less there is around the less the the likelihood of it being dropped in the future.
It is important to realize that unless you are comfortable and at peace with yourself, you just wont be able to concentrate properly on your fishing.
In fact, you will pretty soon make an excuse to pack up and go for home, and you won’t catch many fish that way!
In the winter supply yourself with plenty of hot drinks to maintain warmth. The early and late summer months can also prove to be very chilly.
Even if you don’t wear it .always take a hat with you.In winter a great deal of heat escapes through your head and even in summer, if your head gets wet, you will soon begin to feel cold.
When planning a fishing outing don’t forget the insect repellent.You just cannot fish if you are being harassed by insects.
Don’t stint on energy producing food as fishing can be a demanding and physical activity. If you are feeling hungry, then you will soon be thinking of home.
Its all too easy to imagine fish as alien to us .
They are cold-blooded, they breathe through gills,have scaly skin,and fresh water fish are covered in a protective slime.
In all these ways they are indeed different from us but there are many similarities between humans and fish.
Fish have very acute eyesight. They can feel vibrations just as easily as we pick up sounds.They have a very well developed sense of taste and they learn rapidly through expearience.
Fish are not fools, they are complicated packages of subterranean life.
Its interesting to recognize that all fish species behave in slightly different ways.The expearienced fish watcher knows that each and every species has its own distinctive characteristics that immediately mark it out as unique and individual.
Again if the fish are off the bite, the wind is howling and you want a crafty way to spend the day visit:
http://woodworkingnews.blogspot.com
Meanwhile, Good fishing and tight lines
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Monday, August 24, 2009
A Fishing Tackle Box that really works.
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Fresh water fish are fish that spend most or parts of their lives in fresh water, such as rivers dams and lakes with a salinity of more less 0.06%.
These environments differ from marine conditions in many ways, the most obvious being the difference in levels of salinity.
To survive fresh water, the fish need a range of physiological aptations in order to keep the ion concentration of their bodies balanced.
If you’re serious about your fishing, you want a fishing tackle box that keeps all of your equipment neatly stored and protected against the elements. Having a box that is easy to carry also makes life much simpler, especially during that long walk from the car to the riverbank.
About 40% of all known species of fish are found in fresh water.
This is primarily due to the rapid speciation that the scattered habitats make possible. When dealing with ponds and lakes, one might use the same basic models of speciation as when studying island biogeography.
Compartmentalised and with removable sections to make storage easier, fishing tackle boxes should be lightweight and exceptionally robust to put up with the knocks and bumps of outdoor sports.
Fresh water fish differ physiologically from salt water fish in several aspects. Their gills must be able to diffuse water while simultaneously keeping the salts of the bodily fluids inside.
Buying fishing tackle online is a quick and easy way of shopping and this extensive website offers you the chance to choose the best equipment and have it delivered straight to your door.
The online contact forms also give you the chance that your response will be answered by an experienced angler, no matter if you’re a beginner or regular competition angler.
The scales of the fish also plays a part in the scientific process; fresh water fish that have lost too many scales get a surplus of water diffused in through the skin, causing the fish to die.
You can also get the latest equipment and fishing tackle for your fishing tackle boxes here so browse our website for further information
You will be surprised to discovert just how, with the right equipment ,techniques and knowledge your fishing will improve.
Another trait characteristic of fresh water fish are the well developed kidneys. These have to be large because a lot of water passes through them.
For almost as long as human beings have pursued the art of fishing, they have used fishing tackle boxes to store and organize their gear.
This fishing tackle box delivers reliable fishing tackle that really works and is perfect for all to enjoy.
One of the better ways of filling your fishing tackle box is to figure out what your box is going to be for. This fishing tackle box has all the bits and pieces to get you started and many examples of how to make your fishing easier and better.
This unique fishing tackle box used by fishermen and their famlies has various articles and fishing gear to collect for your fishing tackle box.A good idea to add to your fishing tackle box is a light mounted in the lid of the box which is oriented to direct light downwardly into the open interior so that the fishing lures and other paraphernalia contained in the fishing tackle box can be seen at night as you rig out your or change your lure and to provide additional safety.
While only you know the kind of bait and gear you most likely need, there are some readily forgotten items that should be mandatory in any fishing tackle box.
A notebook and pencil for example is a must if you are a serious fisherman
However, you cannot underestimate the power of a unique fishing tackle box because it can plays an huge part in the success of your fishing trips.
The wrong fishing tackle box could force you to spend your day fishing for tackle instead of fish!
Many men are quite particular about the order inside their fishing tackle boxes and will begin organizing fishing tackle by purchasing a fishing tackle box that have lots of separate compartments.
Fishing is quite relaxing and it gives fishermen the time to contemplate things that matter to them, and to many fishermen the contents of their fishing tackle box is given prime consideration during these lax times on the water.
When organizing a fishing tackle box, the fisherman should always ensure that they have a sharp knife with them so that they can use it to fillet the fish that they catch before they leave for the day. By keeping their fish just as organized as their fishing tackle box, fishermen are making sure that the fish are ready for the pan when they walk in the back door.
All fishermen from beginners to experts have a fishing tackle box and a good fishing tackle box should l keep your fishing tackle l dry and rust free meaning that they will last a lot longer than if they were left out somewhere else.
Meanwhile, Good fishing and until we meet again next time,
Tight lines.
.
Fresh water fish are fish that spend most or parts of their lives in fresh water, such as rivers dams and lakes with a salinity of more less 0.06%.
These environments differ from marine conditions in many ways, the most obvious being the difference in levels of salinity.
To survive fresh water, the fish need a range of physiological aptations in order to keep the ion concentration of their bodies balanced.
If you’re serious about your fishing, you want a fishing tackle box that keeps all of your equipment neatly stored and protected against the elements. Having a box that is easy to carry also makes life much simpler, especially during that long walk from the car to the riverbank.
About 40% of all known species of fish are found in fresh water.
This is primarily due to the rapid speciation that the scattered habitats make possible. When dealing with ponds and lakes, one might use the same basic models of speciation as when studying island biogeography.
Compartmentalised and with removable sections to make storage easier, fishing tackle boxes should be lightweight and exceptionally robust to put up with the knocks and bumps of outdoor sports.
Fresh water fish differ physiologically from salt water fish in several aspects. Their gills must be able to diffuse water while simultaneously keeping the salts of the bodily fluids inside.
Buying fishing tackle online is a quick and easy way of shopping and this extensive website offers you the chance to choose the best equipment and have it delivered straight to your door.
The online contact forms also give you the chance that your response will be answered by an experienced angler, no matter if you’re a beginner or regular competition angler.
The scales of the fish also plays a part in the scientific process; fresh water fish that have lost too many scales get a surplus of water diffused in through the skin, causing the fish to die.
You can also get the latest equipment and fishing tackle for your fishing tackle boxes here so browse our website for further information
You will be surprised to discovert just how, with the right equipment ,techniques and knowledge your fishing will improve.
Another trait characteristic of fresh water fish are the well developed kidneys. These have to be large because a lot of water passes through them.
For almost as long as human beings have pursued the art of fishing, they have used fishing tackle boxes to store and organize their gear.
This fishing tackle box delivers reliable fishing tackle that really works and is perfect for all to enjoy.
One of the better ways of filling your fishing tackle box is to figure out what your box is going to be for. This fishing tackle box has all the bits and pieces to get you started and many examples of how to make your fishing easier and better.
This unique fishing tackle box used by fishermen and their famlies has various articles and fishing gear to collect for your fishing tackle box.A good idea to add to your fishing tackle box is a light mounted in the lid of the box which is oriented to direct light downwardly into the open interior so that the fishing lures and other paraphernalia contained in the fishing tackle box can be seen at night as you rig out your or change your lure and to provide additional safety.
While only you know the kind of bait and gear you most likely need, there are some readily forgotten items that should be mandatory in any fishing tackle box.
A notebook and pencil for example is a must if you are a serious fisherman
However, you cannot underestimate the power of a unique fishing tackle box because it can plays an huge part in the success of your fishing trips.
The wrong fishing tackle box could force you to spend your day fishing for tackle instead of fish!
Many men are quite particular about the order inside their fishing tackle boxes and will begin organizing fishing tackle by purchasing a fishing tackle box that have lots of separate compartments.
Fishing is quite relaxing and it gives fishermen the time to contemplate things that matter to them, and to many fishermen the contents of their fishing tackle box is given prime consideration during these lax times on the water.
When organizing a fishing tackle box, the fisherman should always ensure that they have a sharp knife with them so that they can use it to fillet the fish that they catch before they leave for the day. By keeping their fish just as organized as their fishing tackle box, fishermen are making sure that the fish are ready for the pan when they walk in the back door.
All fishermen from beginners to experts have a fishing tackle box and a good fishing tackle box should l keep your fishing tackle l dry and rust free meaning that they will last a lot longer than if they were left out somewhere else.
Meanwhile, Good fishing and until we meet again next time,
Tight lines.
.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Boats and your Fishing Tackle Box
Hi
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
A boat is a watercraft of modest size designed to float or plane, to provide passage across water. In naval terms, a boat is something small enough to be carried aboard another vessel (a ship).
In a ship there are often several decks, but a boat is unlikely to have more than one, if any at all.
For many, buying a boat is a dream come true and is something that you and your family will spend many happy days on.
A boat is a wonderful place to celebrate an important occasion with someone special and owning a boat is a wonderful experience, however, to keep the boat in good working order you will need to properly maintain it.
One of the primary mistakes that people make when they buy a boat is to simply buy the wrong kind of boat for their needs.
I always tell people that renting a boat is the best way to find out what kind of boat is the perfect fit for their family.
In general a boat is a luxury item. Renting a boat is a much more economical alternative to purchasing your own vessel.
Fishing from a boat is generally more successful in the summer and fall than fishing from the shoreline
Use of petrol in a boat is always a fire risk.
Renaming a boat is, of course, not something to be done lightly.
While you can get some decent fishing in along the banks of rivers or edges of lakes, and even venture out a little further with the waders on, a fishing boat is what you really need to get access to fishing wherever and whever you want it. The first step in buying a fishing boat is deciding how you intend to use the boat.
A fishing boat is a vessel specifically designed and used for catching fish in various bodies of water, including fresh water and salt water.
The flying bridge of a fishing boat is a fine place for introspection.
Since a fishing boat is the source of catching fish in water, you need to get a good fishing boat.
A fishing boat is a big investment and one that you may have lots of questions about.
Apparently, having bananas on board a fishing boat is considered bad luck.??
Any writer who has not bought, towed, operated, maintained, bragged about and occasionally wished to set fire to a fishing boat is not qualified to write about boating.
Even if you're not into catching fish, a fishing boat is a great excuse to enjoy a relaxing day on the water. That is why joining a fishing expedition on a fishing boat is a prerogative for wealthier anglers
Often, negligence resulting from operator inattention is the foremost contributing factor in a case of accidents on boats, according to the boating accident report database (bard) system.
Accidents on boats and ships can happen at sea, on rivers, canals or lakes and passengers may suffer injury whilst embarking, disembarking or during their journey. Accidents on boats can also occur whilst taking part in sporting activities such as rowing, canoeing, sailing or rafting.
Accidents on boats are particularly tricky since this involves the water and its undetermined depths.
Have you had a particularly sunny day spending time in a boat or yacht that turned awry due to unexpected accident on board and at sea? In fact accidents on boats can be more deadly than on land.
Even if you're not into catching fish, a fishing boat is a great excuse to enjoy a relaxing day on the water.
Meanwhile, Good fishingand until we meet again next time,
Enjoy
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
A boat is a watercraft of modest size designed to float or plane, to provide passage across water. In naval terms, a boat is something small enough to be carried aboard another vessel (a ship).
In a ship there are often several decks, but a boat is unlikely to have more than one, if any at all.
For many, buying a boat is a dream come true and is something that you and your family will spend many happy days on.
A boat is a wonderful place to celebrate an important occasion with someone special and owning a boat is a wonderful experience, however, to keep the boat in good working order you will need to properly maintain it.
One of the primary mistakes that people make when they buy a boat is to simply buy the wrong kind of boat for their needs.
I always tell people that renting a boat is the best way to find out what kind of boat is the perfect fit for their family.
In general a boat is a luxury item. Renting a boat is a much more economical alternative to purchasing your own vessel.
Fishing from a boat is generally more successful in the summer and fall than fishing from the shoreline
Use of petrol in a boat is always a fire risk.
Renaming a boat is, of course, not something to be done lightly.
While you can get some decent fishing in along the banks of rivers or edges of lakes, and even venture out a little further with the waders on, a fishing boat is what you really need to get access to fishing wherever and whever you want it. The first step in buying a fishing boat is deciding how you intend to use the boat.
A fishing boat is a vessel specifically designed and used for catching fish in various bodies of water, including fresh water and salt water.
The flying bridge of a fishing boat is a fine place for introspection.
Since a fishing boat is the source of catching fish in water, you need to get a good fishing boat.
A fishing boat is a big investment and one that you may have lots of questions about.
Apparently, having bananas on board a fishing boat is considered bad luck.??
Any writer who has not bought, towed, operated, maintained, bragged about and occasionally wished to set fire to a fishing boat is not qualified to write about boating.
Even if you're not into catching fish, a fishing boat is a great excuse to enjoy a relaxing day on the water. That is why joining a fishing expedition on a fishing boat is a prerogative for wealthier anglers
Often, negligence resulting from operator inattention is the foremost contributing factor in a case of accidents on boats, according to the boating accident report database (bard) system.
Accidents on boats and ships can happen at sea, on rivers, canals or lakes and passengers may suffer injury whilst embarking, disembarking or during their journey. Accidents on boats can also occur whilst taking part in sporting activities such as rowing, canoeing, sailing or rafting.
Accidents on boats are particularly tricky since this involves the water and its undetermined depths.
Have you had a particularly sunny day spending time in a boat or yacht that turned awry due to unexpected accident on board and at sea? In fact accidents on boats can be more deadly than on land.
Even if you're not into catching fish, a fishing boat is a great excuse to enjoy a relaxing day on the water.
Meanwhile, Good fishingand until we meet again next time,
Enjoy
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
What Makes an Effective Fishing Fly?
Hi
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
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 that make the fishing flies you are considering purchasing and compare their flymaking process with the basic standards of a well crafted fishing fly.
Master craftsmanship: Fly tying is an art that takes years to truly perfect. Just like a homemade apple pie from a tenured baker tastes better than any bulk manufactured pie could ever hope to taste, a professionally hand crafted fishing fly makes all the difference.
Fishing flies require a highly organic look and feel that machines can’t completely replicate.
People who have a passion for fishing and have been using fishing flies on a regular basis for years understand what works and what doesn’t.
Chemically sharpened hooks:
No matter how effective the fly, if your hook doesn’t snare the fish then its game over.
Regular hooks, shaped only by mechanical sharpening, have slight ruts and imperfections.
The process is similar to sharpening a knife on a sharpening stone. Chemical sharpening is the process of taking a mechanically sharpened hook one step further by dipping it into a specific type of acid, making the metal ultra smooth and sharp.
A well crafted chemically sharpened hook can sear through flesh and rigid bones quickly, meaning fewer close calls for fish and more catches for you.
Whiting Farms Feathers:
A fishing fly made from a high quality grizzle rooster cape will outperform a dyed fabricated feather time and again.
Whiting Farms feathers are the absolutely highest quality in fishing fly materials and are standard among fly tying craftsman.
The difference between Whiting Farms feathers and imitations is that Whiting Farms chickens have been specifically bred since the 1960’s to achieve the precise color patterns most attractive to fish. Whiting Farms feathers keep their shape and move naturally in the water.
Environmentally controlled storage facility:
A fishing fly is made up of organic feather material, glues, and metals that can be negatively affected by unfavorable storage conditions over long periods of time.
Facilities that are too hot can cause glues to dry and crack.
Too damp of an environment can cause the metals to tarnish.
To maintain their high quality, fishing flies must be stored in a controlled environment with adequate temperature, humidity, and air quality.
Materials should be well packed to ensure that they arrive in tact with the feathers fluffed and hooks perfectly shaped.
Author Resource: - Author is a writer for Blue Fly Café.
For more information you can visit http://www.BlueFlyCafe.com.
Article From Articledude.com Article Directory
Till Next Time, Tight lines.
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
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 that make the fishing flies you are considering purchasing and compare their flymaking process with the basic standards of a well crafted fishing fly.
Master craftsmanship: Fly tying is an art that takes years to truly perfect. Just like a homemade apple pie from a tenured baker tastes better than any bulk manufactured pie could ever hope to taste, a professionally hand crafted fishing fly makes all the difference.
Fishing flies require a highly organic look and feel that machines can’t completely replicate.
People who have a passion for fishing and have been using fishing flies on a regular basis for years understand what works and what doesn’t.
Chemically sharpened hooks:
No matter how effective the fly, if your hook doesn’t snare the fish then its game over.
Regular hooks, shaped only by mechanical sharpening, have slight ruts and imperfections.
The process is similar to sharpening a knife on a sharpening stone. Chemical sharpening is the process of taking a mechanically sharpened hook one step further by dipping it into a specific type of acid, making the metal ultra smooth and sharp.
A well crafted chemically sharpened hook can sear through flesh and rigid bones quickly, meaning fewer close calls for fish and more catches for you.
Whiting Farms Feathers:
A fishing fly made from a high quality grizzle rooster cape will outperform a dyed fabricated feather time and again.
Whiting Farms feathers are the absolutely highest quality in fishing fly materials and are standard among fly tying craftsman.
The difference between Whiting Farms feathers and imitations is that Whiting Farms chickens have been specifically bred since the 1960’s to achieve the precise color patterns most attractive to fish. Whiting Farms feathers keep their shape and move naturally in the water.
Environmentally controlled storage facility:
A fishing fly is made up of organic feather material, glues, and metals that can be negatively affected by unfavorable storage conditions over long periods of time.
Facilities that are too hot can cause glues to dry and crack.
Too damp of an environment can cause the metals to tarnish.
To maintain their high quality, fishing flies must be stored in a controlled environment with adequate temperature, humidity, and air quality.
Materials should be well packed to ensure that they arrive in tact with the feathers fluffed and hooks perfectly shaped.
Author Resource: - Author is a writer for Blue Fly Café.
For more information you can visit http://www.BlueFlyCafe.com.
Article From Articledude.com Article Directory
Till Next Time, Tight lines.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Catching Trout from the Lakeshore
Hi
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
With certain techniques, casting for trout from the shore of a lake can result in a good day’s catch.
The thrill of catching a trout from a shoreline and fighting him into exhaustion is never-tiring.
A trout seems to fight harder and longer as he is brought closer to shore than in the open water. And there is always that last thrusting effort before submission ensues.
Whether it is by fly fishing or casting a lure with a spinning rod, fishing from shore can yield a creel full. Although some fishermen feel that fishing from shore is not as productive as in a boat nor as exciting, fishing from the shores of a lake can produce great results for those who know what they are doing.
There are a number of key factors to catching a good number of trout by casting from shore.
The ability to cast a lure far out into the water is a significant consideration for getting your fishing lure noticed. Although many trout come close to shore while the water is cold, the lunkers are stay a bit further out, beyond most casting techniques.
One of the keys to getting the furthest cast possible is to use a heavy lure. A good-weighted lure will fly further than most lures on sale today.
The weight of the lure will depend upon the strength of the fishing line. The heavier the lure for the given fishing line rating the better.
The fishing line is the other factor in getting a long cast. It is best to use the lightest fishing line possible for the weight class of the trout being fished for.
There is also the line-snap factor when casting a heavy lure.
If the cast is not perfect, the heavy fishing lure is likely to snap the line as it flies faster than the line can keep up.
It is also key to find the right spot to fish from shore.
The ability to read a lake’s shoreline becomes very beneficial. If access is available to work along a good stretch of lake shoreline, the prospect of catching fish is improved. Moving down a shoreline while casting allows you to cover a lot of ground and you can work your way back up when you get to the end.
The technique to use when fishing from shore is to cast out in the form of a fan. Start your casts to your left and stagger each cast towards your right in an arc like opening a fan until your casts end up to your right.
If you were catching trout, reverse the order of your casts from right to left. If you have not been catching fish after one complete casting arc from left to right, move down the shoreline of the lake twice the distance of the arc distance of your casts.
Do this until you catch fish.
And make sure to give your lure some action.
A bright lure is best for most visibility.
Give the tip of your rod a good twitch every couple of reeling cycles. The right speed is necessary to get the right action out of the lure. Too fast will make it spin and repel trout. Too slow will not make the lure act appropriately and fish leave it alone.
As you reel in, just a short, quick twitch of your rod will give the action to your fishing lure that will make it most effective.
And don’t forget to switch lures if the one you are using is not getting results after one sweep of casts. You may need to try two or three before you find the right lure that the capricious fish are happening to prefer at that time.
The time of day or night also comes into play when fishing from shore. As with most freshwater fishing, the early morning and evening into dark are the best time to catch trout and most fish.
And so it is true with lake fishing from shore. To have to most luck, these times are the best bet for catching fish because that is when they feed the most and are the most active.
When fishing from shore, however, these times are extended as some trout venture into shallower waters for a late morning or afternoon snack of bait fish that are eating along the shoreline.
And when the weather is cloudy, fish will come closer to shore.
If you have not fished from shore because you thought of poor results and too much work or you have fished from a lake shore, but you had little luck, try the methods outlined above and see if that doesn’t work for you.
If there are fish within casting distance and they are hungry or very active, you will catch trout, assuming you are using the right lure.
If you don’t catch fish with these strategies, the fish are either not biting or there are no fish there. Then it’s time to move on or call it a day when the casting arm gives out.
Some things you can control to determine a fishing day’s outcome like what we have discussed here and some things you cannot like the weather and the whims of the fish.
If the fish aren’t biting, you can always play a round of golf or visit http://woodworkingandcrafts.blogspot.com
But no matter what the outcome of a fishing outing, there is always another day.
Fish have to eat.
Wtitten by: Bernie Rosellen http://www.TheFishermansSite.com
Till Next Time,
Tight lines.
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
With certain techniques, casting for trout from the shore of a lake can result in a good day’s catch.
The thrill of catching a trout from a shoreline and fighting him into exhaustion is never-tiring.
A trout seems to fight harder and longer as he is brought closer to shore than in the open water. And there is always that last thrusting effort before submission ensues.
Whether it is by fly fishing or casting a lure with a spinning rod, fishing from shore can yield a creel full. Although some fishermen feel that fishing from shore is not as productive as in a boat nor as exciting, fishing from the shores of a lake can produce great results for those who know what they are doing.
There are a number of key factors to catching a good number of trout by casting from shore.
The ability to cast a lure far out into the water is a significant consideration for getting your fishing lure noticed. Although many trout come close to shore while the water is cold, the lunkers are stay a bit further out, beyond most casting techniques.
One of the keys to getting the furthest cast possible is to use a heavy lure. A good-weighted lure will fly further than most lures on sale today.
The weight of the lure will depend upon the strength of the fishing line. The heavier the lure for the given fishing line rating the better.
The fishing line is the other factor in getting a long cast. It is best to use the lightest fishing line possible for the weight class of the trout being fished for.
There is also the line-snap factor when casting a heavy lure.
If the cast is not perfect, the heavy fishing lure is likely to snap the line as it flies faster than the line can keep up.
It is also key to find the right spot to fish from shore.
The ability to read a lake’s shoreline becomes very beneficial. If access is available to work along a good stretch of lake shoreline, the prospect of catching fish is improved. Moving down a shoreline while casting allows you to cover a lot of ground and you can work your way back up when you get to the end.
The technique to use when fishing from shore is to cast out in the form of a fan. Start your casts to your left and stagger each cast towards your right in an arc like opening a fan until your casts end up to your right.
If you were catching trout, reverse the order of your casts from right to left. If you have not been catching fish after one complete casting arc from left to right, move down the shoreline of the lake twice the distance of the arc distance of your casts.
Do this until you catch fish.
And make sure to give your lure some action.
A bright lure is best for most visibility.
Give the tip of your rod a good twitch every couple of reeling cycles. The right speed is necessary to get the right action out of the lure. Too fast will make it spin and repel trout. Too slow will not make the lure act appropriately and fish leave it alone.
As you reel in, just a short, quick twitch of your rod will give the action to your fishing lure that will make it most effective.
And don’t forget to switch lures if the one you are using is not getting results after one sweep of casts. You may need to try two or three before you find the right lure that the capricious fish are happening to prefer at that time.
The time of day or night also comes into play when fishing from shore. As with most freshwater fishing, the early morning and evening into dark are the best time to catch trout and most fish.
And so it is true with lake fishing from shore. To have to most luck, these times are the best bet for catching fish because that is when they feed the most and are the most active.
When fishing from shore, however, these times are extended as some trout venture into shallower waters for a late morning or afternoon snack of bait fish that are eating along the shoreline.
And when the weather is cloudy, fish will come closer to shore.
If you have not fished from shore because you thought of poor results and too much work or you have fished from a lake shore, but you had little luck, try the methods outlined above and see if that doesn’t work for you.
If there are fish within casting distance and they are hungry or very active, you will catch trout, assuming you are using the right lure.
If you don’t catch fish with these strategies, the fish are either not biting or there are no fish there. Then it’s time to move on or call it a day when the casting arm gives out.
Some things you can control to determine a fishing day’s outcome like what we have discussed here and some things you cannot like the weather and the whims of the fish.
If the fish aren’t biting, you can always play a round of golf or visit http://woodworkingandcrafts.blogspot.com
But no matter what the outcome of a fishing outing, there is always another day.
Fish have to eat.
Wtitten by: Bernie Rosellen http://www.TheFishermansSite.com
Till Next Time,
Tight lines.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
A Fishing Trip
Hi
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
A fisherman is only as good as his equipment (to a degree) and having a good fishing reel is bound to be one of the most important pieces of equipment the fisherman will ever own.
I think one of the most interesting questions you can ask a fisherman is how they got into the sport of fishing.
A fisherman is born!
A fisherman is walking with his companions at night when he finds the hagoromo, the magical feather-mantle of a tennin (an aerial spirit or celestial dancer) hanging on a bough.
On a lonely stretch of welsh coastline, a fisherman is killed by a hideous creature from beneath the waves.
Synopsis: on a lonely beach, a chance encounter with a fisherman is the key to a young man letting go of his past and embracing his future.
A fishing trip can be one of the best ways to get away from it all, and I say if you are going to plan a trip then make it a good one.
Planning a fishing trip can be tough.
A fishing trip can be anything from a couple of minutes hike to a neighborhood pond in search of pan fish, to a journey halfway across the world in pursuit of the fish of a lifetime.
A fishing trip can be a one to three day excursion to your favorite river or to a neighboring state. The point is that taking a fishing trip can be just what the doctor ordered to clear your head and have some fun.
A fishing trip can be a wonderful thing as long as you remember to stay with what you know.
Taking your kids out on a fishing trip can be a great learning experience for you and your kids.
Taking a fishing trip can be a great way to get your family together for a weekend
Planning a fishing trip can be fun and exciting, especially if it is for that exotic location.
There are thousands of fishing lakes across the world and when choosing the one you must pass the time at when organizing a fishing trip can be rather disconcerting.
In these high-tech, busy times; a fishing trip can be an occasion that will stick with a person for a lifetime.
A fishing trip can be an excellent way to spend a family vacation.
Going on a fishing trip can be an excellent time for teaching your children about nature, safety, and ultimately getting along with family members in a different environment.
Renting a cabin on lake for you and your family for a fishing trip can be an exciting adventure.
All aspects of a fishing trip can be recorded and referenced to identify patterns in times, localities, tides and detailed weather conditions.
From lures to rod and reel, you will need to take into account the body of water where you will be, since freshwater lake fishing is very different from deep-sea fishing.
The earliest known illustration of a fishing reel is from Chinese paintings and records beginning about 1195 (?)
Asking how much you should spend on a fishing reel is much like asking how much you should spend on a car.
I must get back to the workshop now
Enjoy the day and
Bye for now.
P/s if you are looking for fun projects to take along visit-
http://woodworkingandcrafts.blogspot.com
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
A fisherman is only as good as his equipment (to a degree) and having a good fishing reel is bound to be one of the most important pieces of equipment the fisherman will ever own.
I think one of the most interesting questions you can ask a fisherman is how they got into the sport of fishing.
A fisherman is born!
A fisherman is walking with his companions at night when he finds the hagoromo, the magical feather-mantle of a tennin (an aerial spirit or celestial dancer) hanging on a bough.
On a lonely stretch of welsh coastline, a fisherman is killed by a hideous creature from beneath the waves.
Synopsis: on a lonely beach, a chance encounter with a fisherman is the key to a young man letting go of his past and embracing his future.
A fishing trip can be one of the best ways to get away from it all, and I say if you are going to plan a trip then make it a good one.
Planning a fishing trip can be tough.
A fishing trip can be anything from a couple of minutes hike to a neighborhood pond in search of pan fish, to a journey halfway across the world in pursuit of the fish of a lifetime.
A fishing trip can be a one to three day excursion to your favorite river or to a neighboring state. The point is that taking a fishing trip can be just what the doctor ordered to clear your head and have some fun.
A fishing trip can be a wonderful thing as long as you remember to stay with what you know.
Taking your kids out on a fishing trip can be a great learning experience for you and your kids.
Taking a fishing trip can be a great way to get your family together for a weekend
Planning a fishing trip can be fun and exciting, especially if it is for that exotic location.
There are thousands of fishing lakes across the world and when choosing the one you must pass the time at when organizing a fishing trip can be rather disconcerting.
In these high-tech, busy times; a fishing trip can be an occasion that will stick with a person for a lifetime.
A fishing trip can be an excellent way to spend a family vacation.
Going on a fishing trip can be an excellent time for teaching your children about nature, safety, and ultimately getting along with family members in a different environment.
Renting a cabin on lake for you and your family for a fishing trip can be an exciting adventure.
All aspects of a fishing trip can be recorded and referenced to identify patterns in times, localities, tides and detailed weather conditions.
From lures to rod and reel, you will need to take into account the body of water where you will be, since freshwater lake fishing is very different from deep-sea fishing.
The earliest known illustration of a fishing reel is from Chinese paintings and records beginning about 1195 (?)
Asking how much you should spend on a fishing reel is much like asking how much you should spend on a car.
I must get back to the workshop now
Enjoy the day and
Bye for now.
P/s if you are looking for fun projects to take along visit-
http://woodworkingandcrafts.blogspot.com
Monday, August 10, 2009
Organizing a fishing tackle box
Hi
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Today’s topic is: - Organizing a Fishing Tackle Box
edited by N
There are all different kinds of fishermen throughout the world. Some have been reeling in the "big one" for decades, whereas others can only dream of the day when the "big one" bites.
Many fishermen like freshwater lakes, some like rivers or streams, and then there are those who prefer the ocean. Regardless of age, experience, or preference, there is one must: the right equipment and an organized fishing tackle box.
Most fishermen have accumulated various lures, tackle, rods, and reels over the years.
They have developed favorites, and they certainly have discovered which equipment works best in which conditions. Being prepared with the right equipment to suit the fishing conditions will make or break a fishing trip.
One way to prepare you as a fisherman is to have an organized fishing tackle box. Organizing all of your gear, especially what is located in your tackle box, has many advantages.
Some of these include:
1. No tangled lures! That is the worst; you get out onto the water and are all set to go, only to find that all of your lures are tangled into a huge mess. You end up spending half of your time fixing the jumbled mess.
By using a fishing tackle box that is designed to separate lures and keep them from tangling with other lures you are going to save yourself a lot of time.
2. Many fishermen don't fish in the same fishing spot every time they go out. In fact, some may fish in the ocean one day and on the lake the next.
If your gear is organized according to what conditions you will be fishing in, you will most likely have a more successful trip.
Better yet, organize two different fishingtackle boxes; one for freshwater fishing and the other for saltwater fishing.
3. Quick lure exchange. Whether you are in the middle of a tournament or just enjoying a Saturday afternoon, no one likes wasting time changing their lures. With a fishing
Tackle box that is organized you are bound to spend more time with your line in the water.
If you haven't yet bought a tackle box, or are looking into an upgrade for better organizational benefits, consider these aspects before buying:
1. is it waterproof and watertight? Most tackle fishing
Boxes are made of material that is waterproof, but can water still creep inside through the cracks?
This could form a mold on your expensive equipment if there is not adequate ventilation. Some boxes come with removable parts to air out wet lures and remove any water that snuck in.
2. Durability. You definitely don't want your nicely organized tackle fishing box falling apart on you.
Pick a strong plastic or a metal that won't rust. Fishing is not for pansies, your tackle box shouldn't be built like one either.
3. It is always nice to have a little extra space for gear other than lures, weights, etc. A compartment for a pair of pliers (with quick access) is a plus. Some fishing tackle boxes even come with a spot for a flashlight; always handy when fishing at dawn or dusk.
There are many things to think about and prepare before any fishing trip. An organized fishing tackle box will ensure arriving on the water with the right equipment every time!
The size and function of your fishing tackle box should largely depend on your intended use.
Tournament fishermen need to have quick access to different lures and a fairly light box. The same goes for shore fishermen; they have to carry their tackle box to the shore, so it would make sense to consider weight when purchasing a new tackle box.
On the other hand, many fishermen use a boat and prefer to store their fishing tackle box on board. In this case, they can afford to have a bit more weight in exchange for extra storage or waterproofing features.
If the fish are again off the bite,
the weather is miserable, and you are looking to entertain the family and friends visit me at http://woodworkingandcrafts.blogspot.com
Enjoy your fishing and best wishes
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Today’s topic is: - Organizing a Fishing Tackle Box
edited by N
There are all different kinds of fishermen throughout the world. Some have been reeling in the "big one" for decades, whereas others can only dream of the day when the "big one" bites.
Many fishermen like freshwater lakes, some like rivers or streams, and then there are those who prefer the ocean. Regardless of age, experience, or preference, there is one must: the right equipment and an organized fishing tackle box.
Most fishermen have accumulated various lures, tackle, rods, and reels over the years.
They have developed favorites, and they certainly have discovered which equipment works best in which conditions. Being prepared with the right equipment to suit the fishing conditions will make or break a fishing trip.
One way to prepare you as a fisherman is to have an organized fishing tackle box. Organizing all of your gear, especially what is located in your tackle box, has many advantages.
Some of these include:
1. No tangled lures! That is the worst; you get out onto the water and are all set to go, only to find that all of your lures are tangled into a huge mess. You end up spending half of your time fixing the jumbled mess.
By using a fishing tackle box that is designed to separate lures and keep them from tangling with other lures you are going to save yourself a lot of time.
2. Many fishermen don't fish in the same fishing spot every time they go out. In fact, some may fish in the ocean one day and on the lake the next.
If your gear is organized according to what conditions you will be fishing in, you will most likely have a more successful trip.
Better yet, organize two different fishingtackle boxes; one for freshwater fishing and the other for saltwater fishing.
3. Quick lure exchange. Whether you are in the middle of a tournament or just enjoying a Saturday afternoon, no one likes wasting time changing their lures. With a fishing
Tackle box that is organized you are bound to spend more time with your line in the water.
If you haven't yet bought a tackle box, or are looking into an upgrade for better organizational benefits, consider these aspects before buying:
1. is it waterproof and watertight? Most tackle fishing
Boxes are made of material that is waterproof, but can water still creep inside through the cracks?
This could form a mold on your expensive equipment if there is not adequate ventilation. Some boxes come with removable parts to air out wet lures and remove any water that snuck in.
2. Durability. You definitely don't want your nicely organized tackle fishing box falling apart on you.
Pick a strong plastic or a metal that won't rust. Fishing is not for pansies, your tackle box shouldn't be built like one either.
3. It is always nice to have a little extra space for gear other than lures, weights, etc. A compartment for a pair of pliers (with quick access) is a plus. Some fishing tackle boxes even come with a spot for a flashlight; always handy when fishing at dawn or dusk.
There are many things to think about and prepare before any fishing trip. An organized fishing tackle box will ensure arriving on the water with the right equipment every time!
The size and function of your fishing tackle box should largely depend on your intended use.
Tournament fishermen need to have quick access to different lures and a fairly light box. The same goes for shore fishermen; they have to carry their tackle box to the shore, so it would make sense to consider weight when purchasing a new tackle box.
On the other hand, many fishermen use a boat and prefer to store their fishing tackle box on board. In this case, they can afford to have a bit more weight in exchange for extra storage or waterproofing features.
If the fish are again off the bite,
the weather is miserable, and you are looking to entertain the family and friends visit me at http://woodworkingandcrafts.blogspot.com
Enjoy your fishing and best wishes
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Plan Your Fishing Trip.
Hi
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Today’s topic is: - Don’t Be Cheap
Anglers leave fishing expenses buried in the fine print of a credit-card bill or, better yet, pay cash and forget about it. After all, fishing the ocean from a private boat offers relaxation, fun, the chance to catch dinner and hours of uninterrupted time for family bonding — pleasures that, at least in theory, have no price tag.
Yet, as the long days and calm seas of summer expand fishing opportunities, costs— like it or not — become a factor.
If the cost of a fishing trip and getting your fishing tackle box up to standard are not ever a factor for you, congratulations. For the rest of us towing fishing boats and grumbling about the cost of a gallon of gasoline at the neighborhood filling station, is a reality. Here are some tips for fishing on the cheap.
Make a few phone calls. Find the fish before launching the fishing boat, then launch the boat as close to the fish as possible.
Take a friend. Fishing buddies can chip in for fuel, bring bait and tackle for the fishing tackle box and make the trip more enjoyable. The number of fishing guests should be limited based on the size of the boat. Nobody likes fishing in a crowd. If you're lucky, fishing friends will help you wash the boat, clean the fish and chip in at the fuel pumps.
Don't troll — unless you're doing so on the way to another fishing spot. True, you'll still have to run the engine to get back to the boat ramp if you're drifting over productive fishing areas, but you won't be running it for hours while you're fishing. Another cost-cutting option: Anchor near a nice patch of reef and chum to catch fish.
If you trailer your fishing boat, fill it up before you launch. At marinas, gasoline often sells for more than it does at a filling station.
Keep the bottom of your fishing boat clean. Barnacles and other bottom grunge increase friction. Similarly, keep the engine tuned so the fishing boat runs as efficiently as possible.
Use live fishing bait if it's available and you have a live well on your boat, but bring dead fishing bait such as sardines and squid as a backup. That way, you won't spend time and fuel running the ocean in search of bait.
Start planning your fishing trip and your fishing tackle box the night before, especially on weekends. If the ice and food are in the cooler and the boat is hooked to the car or truck, you'll make it to the boat ramp earlier, launch with fewer hassles and be out on the ocean fishing well before the fish are picked over or an afternoon thunderstorm chases you off the water.
Oh, many a salty sea angler has a few recycled sardines, squid or ballyhoo lurking in his or her freezer. These can be chopped up and tossed overboard to attract fish to the boat — or used for tipping jigs pitched at fish. And there are plenty of stories floating around about prized fish taken on fishing baits that have been in the freezer since the Korean War, probably because the lucky anglers happened to be at the right place at the right time.
But, as a general rule, don't skimp on your fishing bait and fishing tackle kept a in fishing tackle box.
Be careful when it comes to fishing hooks, leaders, jigs, swivels and other fishing tackle as this is where knowledge of fishing knots plays an important part.
Fishing hooks should be strong and sharp and fishing Lines and leaders should be changed regularly.
Wire tips are a good idea on monofilament leaders because toothy fish such as kingfish can sever monofilament leaders. Check to make sure the wire has not been kinked and that connecting fishing knots, swivels and other components linking the terminal tackle to the fishing line are in good shape.
Fishing Rigs are best changed a day or two before a fishing trip.
Don't use old fishing line that has been worn down by abrasion, sun and salt. If it's questionable, change it at home and throw it away there.
Few fates are worse than hooking the fish of a lifetime — or worse, having a friend or child hook it — and watching the fishing line snap because you were too cheap or too lazy to change it.
Finally, if your fishing reel has a drag that's about as smooth as a car lumping along on a flat tire, have it serviced, fix it yourself, give it away or leave it at home.
With some things, it actually pays not to be cheap.
Good fishingand until we meet again next time,
Enjoy your Fishing
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Today’s topic is: - Don’t Be Cheap
Anglers leave fishing expenses buried in the fine print of a credit-card bill or, better yet, pay cash and forget about it. After all, fishing the ocean from a private boat offers relaxation, fun, the chance to catch dinner and hours of uninterrupted time for family bonding — pleasures that, at least in theory, have no price tag.
Yet, as the long days and calm seas of summer expand fishing opportunities, costs— like it or not — become a factor.
If the cost of a fishing trip and getting your fishing tackle box up to standard are not ever a factor for you, congratulations. For the rest of us towing fishing boats and grumbling about the cost of a gallon of gasoline at the neighborhood filling station, is a reality. Here are some tips for fishing on the cheap.
Make a few phone calls. Find the fish before launching the fishing boat, then launch the boat as close to the fish as possible.
Take a friend. Fishing buddies can chip in for fuel, bring bait and tackle for the fishing tackle box and make the trip more enjoyable. The number of fishing guests should be limited based on the size of the boat. Nobody likes fishing in a crowd. If you're lucky, fishing friends will help you wash the boat, clean the fish and chip in at the fuel pumps.
Don't troll — unless you're doing so on the way to another fishing spot. True, you'll still have to run the engine to get back to the boat ramp if you're drifting over productive fishing areas, but you won't be running it for hours while you're fishing. Another cost-cutting option: Anchor near a nice patch of reef and chum to catch fish.
If you trailer your fishing boat, fill it up before you launch. At marinas, gasoline often sells for more than it does at a filling station.
Keep the bottom of your fishing boat clean. Barnacles and other bottom grunge increase friction. Similarly, keep the engine tuned so the fishing boat runs as efficiently as possible.
Use live fishing bait if it's available and you have a live well on your boat, but bring dead fishing bait such as sardines and squid as a backup. That way, you won't spend time and fuel running the ocean in search of bait.
Start planning your fishing trip and your fishing tackle box the night before, especially on weekends. If the ice and food are in the cooler and the boat is hooked to the car or truck, you'll make it to the boat ramp earlier, launch with fewer hassles and be out on the ocean fishing well before the fish are picked over or an afternoon thunderstorm chases you off the water.
Oh, many a salty sea angler has a few recycled sardines, squid or ballyhoo lurking in his or her freezer. These can be chopped up and tossed overboard to attract fish to the boat — or used for tipping jigs pitched at fish. And there are plenty of stories floating around about prized fish taken on fishing baits that have been in the freezer since the Korean War, probably because the lucky anglers happened to be at the right place at the right time.
But, as a general rule, don't skimp on your fishing bait and fishing tackle kept a in fishing tackle box.
Be careful when it comes to fishing hooks, leaders, jigs, swivels and other fishing tackle as this is where knowledge of fishing knots plays an important part.
Fishing hooks should be strong and sharp and fishing Lines and leaders should be changed regularly.
Wire tips are a good idea on monofilament leaders because toothy fish such as kingfish can sever monofilament leaders. Check to make sure the wire has not been kinked and that connecting fishing knots, swivels and other components linking the terminal tackle to the fishing line are in good shape.
Fishing Rigs are best changed a day or two before a fishing trip.
Don't use old fishing line that has been worn down by abrasion, sun and salt. If it's questionable, change it at home and throw it away there.
Few fates are worse than hooking the fish of a lifetime — or worse, having a friend or child hook it — and watching the fishing line snap because you were too cheap or too lazy to change it.
Finally, if your fishing reel has a drag that's about as smooth as a car lumping along on a flat tire, have it serviced, fix it yourself, give it away or leave it at home.
With some things, it actually pays not to be cheap.
Good fishingand until we meet again next time,
Enjoy your Fishing
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
The Surfrider Foundation
Hi and,
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Today’s topic is:- The Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
Surfrider Foundation Principles
Represented by over 50,000 members and 60+ local chapters in the U.S., the Surfrider Foundation also has affiliations in Australia, Japan, France, and Brazil. The Surfrider Foundation has adopted the following principles to guide and govern the activities of the organization.
1. SURFRIDER recognizes the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the planet's coasts are necessary and irreplaceable. SURFRIDER is committed to preserving natural living and non-living diversity and ecological integrity of the coastal environment.
2. SURFRIDER promotes the right of low-impact, free and open access to the world's waves and beaches for all people. SURFRIDER acts to preserve this right of access.
3. SURFRIDER is dedicated to enhancing wave-riding opportunities in ways which will not adversely impact nearshore ecosystems.
4. SURFRIDER believes environmental education is essential to the future health and well- being of the planet. SURFRIDER seeks to develop and utilize educational materials that are informative, factual, proactive, synergistic and fun.
5. SURFRIDER strives to be accurate and nonpartisan in its communications with its members and the general public. In addition, SURFRIDER will express the unique values inherent in wave-riding — individualism, camaraderie, non materialism, and an appreciation for human kind's historic relations with the Ocean.
6. SURFRIDER is a grassroots organization, effective through the participation of its members.
SURFRIDER activities emphasize the value of an involved membership.
7. SURFRIDER encourages all commercial enterprises to adopt the Ceres Principles. Their determination to do so will favorably influence SURFRIDER's willingness to provide support.
SURFRIDER will not permit sponsors to divert the Foundation from its mission or projects undertaken.
8. SURFRIDER does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin for any reason. SURFRIDER promotes the healthy enjoyment of the coastal environment for all people.
9. SURFRIDER and its representatives, affiliations and chapters agree to abide by these principles and all rules and regulations governing non-profit organizations.
Welcome to the Surfrider Foundation Action Alert page. If you're not already signed up to receive Surfrider Foundation email action alerts and monthly eNews newsletters, then you can sign up here.
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
Surfrider Foundation's unique membership includes ocean enthusiasts of all sorts: Surfers, bodysurfers, bodyboarders, windsurfers, swimmers, divers, beachcombers and ocean-loving families from all walks of life. If you're interested in becoming a member, go to www.surfrider.org/join or call 1-800-743-SURF.
Meanwhile, good fishing and until we meet again next time.
Best wishes.
Welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Today’s topic is:- The Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
Surfrider Foundation Principles
Represented by over 50,000 members and 60+ local chapters in the U.S., the Surfrider Foundation also has affiliations in Australia, Japan, France, and Brazil. The Surfrider Foundation has adopted the following principles to guide and govern the activities of the organization.
1. SURFRIDER recognizes the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the planet's coasts are necessary and irreplaceable. SURFRIDER is committed to preserving natural living and non-living diversity and ecological integrity of the coastal environment.
2. SURFRIDER promotes the right of low-impact, free and open access to the world's waves and beaches for all people. SURFRIDER acts to preserve this right of access.
3. SURFRIDER is dedicated to enhancing wave-riding opportunities in ways which will not adversely impact nearshore ecosystems.
4. SURFRIDER believes environmental education is essential to the future health and well- being of the planet. SURFRIDER seeks to develop and utilize educational materials that are informative, factual, proactive, synergistic and fun.
5. SURFRIDER strives to be accurate and nonpartisan in its communications with its members and the general public. In addition, SURFRIDER will express the unique values inherent in wave-riding — individualism, camaraderie, non materialism, and an appreciation for human kind's historic relations with the Ocean.
6. SURFRIDER is a grassroots organization, effective through the participation of its members.
SURFRIDER activities emphasize the value of an involved membership.
7. SURFRIDER encourages all commercial enterprises to adopt the Ceres Principles. Their determination to do so will favorably influence SURFRIDER's willingness to provide support.
SURFRIDER will not permit sponsors to divert the Foundation from its mission or projects undertaken.
8. SURFRIDER does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin for any reason. SURFRIDER promotes the healthy enjoyment of the coastal environment for all people.
9. SURFRIDER and its representatives, affiliations and chapters agree to abide by these principles and all rules and regulations governing non-profit organizations.
Welcome to the Surfrider Foundation Action Alert page. If you're not already signed up to receive Surfrider Foundation email action alerts and monthly eNews newsletters, then you can sign up here.
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
Surfrider Foundation's unique membership includes ocean enthusiasts of all sorts: Surfers, bodysurfers, bodyboarders, windsurfers, swimmers, divers, beachcombers and ocean-loving families from all walks of life. If you're interested in becoming a member, go to www.surfrider.org/join or call 1-800-743-SURF.
Meanwhile, good fishing and until we meet again next time.
Best wishes.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Weather Patterns.
Hi and welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box.
Today’s topic is:-
Weather patterns.
Offshore boat fishing, sometimes called deep sea or open water fishing, is fishing in deep water (more than 30 metres) and at some distance from land. It is dangerous compared to shallow water or lake fishing and more knowledge is needed by fishing boat captains about the weather patterns, navigation and safety precautions when in a boat.
This is not an activity for beginners.
Offshore fishing boats are generally much larger than inshore fishing boats, and may need to be moored in a marina. They are sturdily constructed so they can brave the weather and water conditions encountered in open waters.
Although fishing boats often differ in design and purpose and prices vary widely, as they are generally expensive to build and maintain. Most offshore recreational fishermen charter fishing boats and fishing tackle rather than own them.
It is often a sport of the affluent, and there is a demand for charter fishing boats with fishing tackle boxes equipped to luxurious excess.
Understanding how weather affects fishing
By John Leech and Edited by Neil.H
A study of weather gives us a bigger piece of the puzzle of fish behavior than any other single study.
To the number of fish caught, from fishing boats to the safety and comfort of a fishing trip, the weather is a big factor.
Knowing what the weather has in store for us helps us to plan what direction we go when we leave the launch site . If the wind is going to blow 20 mph out the North it's not time to fish the South shore. Not only would fishing conditions be tough but safety and comfort would be left at the launch site.
Understanding the fish's reaction to the weather helps the anglers to respond in the proper manor.
A prime example of wrong response is when in a fishing boat, would be in the passing of a weather front. The water temperature drops 10 plus degrees and anglers chooses shallow running crank bait from his fishing tackle box to burn over shallow flats. What do you give this fishing boat angler’s chance of success?
This is a prime reason to study weather and its effect on fish behavior.
Understanding a weather front’s make up and origin and the weather they bring, is a key factor in predicting weather events.
Most of the winter weather starts in the Northern Pacific Ocean and moves northwest to southeast. Most all weather starts in the west and moves east. Tropical weather is the exception to this rule.
Now with all this said, let’s look at frontal effects.
This is not a lesson on weather as taught by the weather experts but one taught by a fisherman that spends almost every day observing it, and its effects on the fish when on a fishing boat ,on a bass fishing boat or for that matter in a fly fishing boat.
After three days of any constant weather the fish will start to become accustomed to the conditions and return to normal activity. The passing of the weather fronts are the change factors. Cold fronts have the biggest negative effect.
Let us first define a cold front characteristic: high pressure, freaky high winds, and always high blue skies.
The first day after a cold front passes the fish movement is short in distance and duration. The resident fish bury up in heavy cover and are sluggish at best. With each day the fish movement will get better, but the movements will be best with the return of some cloud cover. By the forth day with constant weather the fish will return to normal movements.
Warm fronts are the fisherman’s catching fronts. Cloudy weather, dropping barometer, south to west winds are the predominant conditions.
If the water temperatures are warm these are good days for top water baits to be used when fishing from a fishing boat.
Good fishing and until we meet again next time,
Best wishes and,
Enjoy your Fishing.
Today’s topic is:-
Weather patterns.
Offshore boat fishing, sometimes called deep sea or open water fishing, is fishing in deep water (more than 30 metres) and at some distance from land. It is dangerous compared to shallow water or lake fishing and more knowledge is needed by fishing boat captains about the weather patterns, navigation and safety precautions when in a boat.
This is not an activity for beginners.
Offshore fishing boats are generally much larger than inshore fishing boats, and may need to be moored in a marina. They are sturdily constructed so they can brave the weather and water conditions encountered in open waters.
Although fishing boats often differ in design and purpose and prices vary widely, as they are generally expensive to build and maintain. Most offshore recreational fishermen charter fishing boats and fishing tackle rather than own them.
It is often a sport of the affluent, and there is a demand for charter fishing boats with fishing tackle boxes equipped to luxurious excess.
Understanding how weather affects fishing
By John Leech and Edited by Neil.H
A study of weather gives us a bigger piece of the puzzle of fish behavior than any other single study.
To the number of fish caught, from fishing boats to the safety and comfort of a fishing trip, the weather is a big factor.
Knowing what the weather has in store for us helps us to plan what direction we go when we leave the launch site . If the wind is going to blow 20 mph out the North it's not time to fish the South shore. Not only would fishing conditions be tough but safety and comfort would be left at the launch site.
Understanding the fish's reaction to the weather helps the anglers to respond in the proper manor.
A prime example of wrong response is when in a fishing boat, would be in the passing of a weather front. The water temperature drops 10 plus degrees and anglers chooses shallow running crank bait from his fishing tackle box to burn over shallow flats. What do you give this fishing boat angler’s chance of success?
This is a prime reason to study weather and its effect on fish behavior.
Understanding a weather front’s make up and origin and the weather they bring, is a key factor in predicting weather events.
Most of the winter weather starts in the Northern Pacific Ocean and moves northwest to southeast. Most all weather starts in the west and moves east. Tropical weather is the exception to this rule.
Now with all this said, let’s look at frontal effects.
This is not a lesson on weather as taught by the weather experts but one taught by a fisherman that spends almost every day observing it, and its effects on the fish when on a fishing boat ,on a bass fishing boat or for that matter in a fly fishing boat.
After three days of any constant weather the fish will start to become accustomed to the conditions and return to normal activity. The passing of the weather fronts are the change factors. Cold fronts have the biggest negative effect.
Let us first define a cold front characteristic: high pressure, freaky high winds, and always high blue skies.
The first day after a cold front passes the fish movement is short in distance and duration. The resident fish bury up in heavy cover and are sluggish at best. With each day the fish movement will get better, but the movements will be best with the return of some cloud cover. By the forth day with constant weather the fish will return to normal movements.
Warm fronts are the fisherman’s catching fronts. Cloudy weather, dropping barometer, south to west winds are the predominant conditions.
If the water temperatures are warm these are good days for top water baits to be used when fishing from a fishing boat.
Good fishing and until we meet again next time,
Best wishes and,
Enjoy your Fishing.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Such marvellous souls
Hi and welcome to the Fishing Tackle Box
Marine fly fishing gains new converts every weekend.One of the reasons may well be that fly fishing is much more effective than other ways of catching game fish in the sea.
The marine game fish that respond to lures from your fishing tackle box, such as Shad, Kingfish Garrick and skipjack, are reputed to be complete pushovers when it comes to taking a fly, as apposed to a spoon or bait from your fishing tackle box.
Added to that, few who have tried fly fishing will deny that dealing with a lusty marine fish on a light fly fishing rod is the greatest thrill of all.
Marine fly fishers get their sport in estuaries, in the surf, among the rocks and from boats.Some, indeed, have taken to going after the deep sea giants, Tuna and Swordfish.
People that go fly fishing are an extraordinary breed, and meeting them makes me wonder what it is about the pastime that attracts and binds together such marvellous souls, from the whimsical to the bizarre, the aberrant to the quaint.
I have heard of man speaking in tongues to his materials as he crouched over a fly fishing -vice from his fishing tackle box assembling a collection of feathers and hair into fishing lure.
I have heard of an otherwise impeccable respectable woman stridently curse the fish she was fighting in a language that would embarrass a docker.
There was the fisherman who never went near the water until the sun had set and another accurately recited Keats to himself as he went about fly fishing.
Would Swift have called all of them fools?
Probably, for they inhabit a very singular world in which they dither along a river bank, blessed with the sounds and herbal sweetness of the place.
They creep around a jutting boulder, peer at a delicate waterfall and the troubled pool beneath. They flick a cunning line,letting it grow longer, each cast hanging in the air before it falls.The bright fly drops lightly on to the pool.
As it touches there is a swirl,the fly fishing line tightens, the wispy rod bends….
Some are lazier, happy merely to drift the afternoon away in a rowing boat. They trial their fly fishing lines from their fishing tackle box behind them in the hope that some passing fish will take an interest in what they have tied to the end of them.As often as not they are as surprised as the fish at the result.
In his book, The log from the Sea of Cortez, John Steinbeck reflects on the habit of men to knock on hollow things.
He perceives a nexus between the man in Macy’s department store who taps his knuckles on the hull of a smart powerboat, and the primitive man who once did the same to his dugout canoe.Perhaps it is a whimsical teleology, but fishermen have been doing what they do for thousands of years, and to be an angler is to be joined to an ancient community.
Norman MacLean’s small masterpiece, A River Runs Through It ,ends with the following:”I often do not start fishing until the cool of evening.
Then in the Arctic half-light of the canyon, all existence fades to being with my soul and memories and the sounds of the Big Blackfoot River and a four-count rhythm and the hope that a fish will rise.
Eventually ,all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time.
In the meantime, if you have any articles or stories you would like to publish please let me know.
If the weather is not good for fishing and looking for something to do there are lot of fun crafts at http://woodworkingandcrafts.blogspot.com/
Enjoy your fishing.
Marine fly fishing gains new converts every weekend.One of the reasons may well be that fly fishing is much more effective than other ways of catching game fish in the sea.
The marine game fish that respond to lures from your fishing tackle box, such as Shad, Kingfish Garrick and skipjack, are reputed to be complete pushovers when it comes to taking a fly, as apposed to a spoon or bait from your fishing tackle box.
Added to that, few who have tried fly fishing will deny that dealing with a lusty marine fish on a light fly fishing rod is the greatest thrill of all.
Marine fly fishers get their sport in estuaries, in the surf, among the rocks and from boats.Some, indeed, have taken to going after the deep sea giants, Tuna and Swordfish.
People that go fly fishing are an extraordinary breed, and meeting them makes me wonder what it is about the pastime that attracts and binds together such marvellous souls, from the whimsical to the bizarre, the aberrant to the quaint.
I have heard of man speaking in tongues to his materials as he crouched over a fly fishing -vice from his fishing tackle box assembling a collection of feathers and hair into fishing lure.
I have heard of an otherwise impeccable respectable woman stridently curse the fish she was fighting in a language that would embarrass a docker.
There was the fisherman who never went near the water until the sun had set and another accurately recited Keats to himself as he went about fly fishing.
Would Swift have called all of them fools?
Probably, for they inhabit a very singular world in which they dither along a river bank, blessed with the sounds and herbal sweetness of the place.
They creep around a jutting boulder, peer at a delicate waterfall and the troubled pool beneath. They flick a cunning line,letting it grow longer, each cast hanging in the air before it falls.The bright fly drops lightly on to the pool.
As it touches there is a swirl,the fly fishing line tightens, the wispy rod bends….
Some are lazier, happy merely to drift the afternoon away in a rowing boat. They trial their fly fishing lines from their fishing tackle box behind them in the hope that some passing fish will take an interest in what they have tied to the end of them.As often as not they are as surprised as the fish at the result.
In his book, The log from the Sea of Cortez, John Steinbeck reflects on the habit of men to knock on hollow things.
He perceives a nexus between the man in Macy’s department store who taps his knuckles on the hull of a smart powerboat, and the primitive man who once did the same to his dugout canoe.Perhaps it is a whimsical teleology, but fishermen have been doing what they do for thousands of years, and to be an angler is to be joined to an ancient community.
Norman MacLean’s small masterpiece, A River Runs Through It ,ends with the following:”I often do not start fishing until the cool of evening.
Then in the Arctic half-light of the canyon, all existence fades to being with my soul and memories and the sounds of the Big Blackfoot River and a four-count rhythm and the hope that a fish will rise.
Eventually ,all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time.
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