Fishing in Canada

A report about fishing in Canada

Fishing activities around our coastline have definitely stepped up as the weather improved and the sea turned an excellent colour for Kob, plus the South Westerly wind is also warming the water up. Regular shore anglers have caught a number of "bosklas" Kob and a few slightly larger fish, although most of the Kob are just size and the smaller Kob are plentiful.

Anglers fishing from small boats for Kob have also been quite active in Die Poort, Gaatjie and Melk Bay areas.

If the good weather conditions continue, Kob and bank fishing should be productive this weekend.

I have included a complete report in this week’s column which I received from Professor Hennie Heyns about his fishing trip and holiday in Canada, which I believe readers will find both interesting and informative.

Professor Heyns is an avid fisherman and regular reader of this column and he thought readers would enjoy reading about his experiences in Canada.

He recently returned from his annual fishing trip and visit to his daughter in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and also visited the Queen Charlotte Islands south of Alaska as well as Alaska itself, where he did quite a bit of fishing.

According to Professor Heyns, what was almost as exciting as the time spent fishing was the seemingly endless options one has when it comes to choosing one’s British Columbia fishing destination.

Thousands of lakes

With thousands of kilometres of coastline and more than 25 000 lakes and literally thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams as well as the ocean, the angler is really spoilt for choice as far as fishing spots are concerned.

No matter where one goes in the province, one is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty that makes British Columbia (BC) a world-class vacation destination.

It is easy to understand why sport fishing, which offers unparalleled experiences to anglers from far and wide, is a way of life there.

For freshwater anglers, BC offers a wide variety of fish throughout the province, from right in town to the furthest and most remote areas.

For salt water anglers the waters of BC and specifically those of Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte Islands and Alaska is a place where eagles, bears, whales and fish outnumber people and where fishing is both a job and a recreation.

Professor Heyns said imagine yourself aboard a fully equipped charter boat on the Pacific Ocean, especially in one of these areas, feeling the salt spray and sea wind as you wait for the first strike on your line. Imagine before your first cast, admiring the breathtaking vistas along the Cheena River or a glasslike mountain lake deep in the haunting wilderness with not a soul in sight.

Fishing experience

This is the fishing experience awaiting you in Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte Islands and Alaska.

The waters around these areas are rich in nutrients that support an abundant resident fish population.

The waters of these regions are a primary rearing area and is located along a Salmon migratory route south from their northern feeding grounds and is an excellent starting point for a salt water fishing adventure.

The local waters support abundant populations of all five Salmon species, Halibut, Ling Cod, rock fish as well as crabs and prawns.

The powerful Sheena River and its tributaries alongside Prince Rupert and the regions has an international reputation for outstanding fishing opportunities and is a beautiful and very popular destination for visiting anglers.

Professor Heyns reported that he had a brilliant fishing holiday with fine catches of Salmon and Halibut as well as crab.

Concerning the general conditions for fishing for Salmon and Halibut the recreational fisherman, native fishermen and commercial fishermen all had a bumper season.

He said that the Coho Salmon was not as big as on previous occasions, but the Spring Salmon were larger and more abundant than previous years.

Unusual

He added that it was a bit unusual to catch them this time of the season as they were usually caught at the start of the season (from June to July).

The crabbing season was however, once again excellent and crabs were abundant, so much so that Professor Heyns was able to eat crabs every day and apart from the crabs he caught himself, he was also supplied by other recreational anglers, friends and professional fishermen who were patients of his son-in-law - who is a medical doctor in the area.***

A Place of Many Fish

A Place of Many Fish: Alaska’s Aniak River

By King Montgomery

The first thing you notice about Alaska is how much there is of it. More than one-third the size of the United States, its landscape varies from temperate rain forest to glacial fiords, to snow-capped mountains, to tundra, with some places having all those terrains.

Wildlife is everywhere, and the streams, rivers and lakes teem with fishes of all description, including the wonderful Pacific salmon: the king (Chinook), silver (Coho), sockeye (red), chum (dog) and pink (humpback). It is an angler’s nirvana, and I, once again, was about to cast in paradise for a week.

The view from the Pen Air twin-engine aircraft is stunning, particularly on a clear day. After leaving Anchorage, you cross over the impressive Alaska Range, and Mount Denali (McKinley) cuts a striking figure to the north. Denali, the “High One” in the native language, is one of the most beautiful and haunting mountains on earth.

Some of the finest wilderness-fishing for all five species of Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling, shee fish (inconnu) and Northern pike is found in the fertile and gorgeous Aniak River, which was my destination, an hour-plus flight from Anchorage to the West. There are no roads or rails into the region, and much of the area lies in or near the huge Yukon National Wildlife Refuge.

The Aniak River Lodge is a fine log-structure sitting high on the south bank of the Kuskokwim River. It has all the amenities, including warm beds, modern plumbing and fine food. But the 10 to 12 guests a week only stay here for two nights, sometimes three. The remaining time is spent about 40 miles up the Aniak River, a tributary of the Kuskokwim, in a comfortable riverside Spike Camp, right smack in the middle of some of the best angling that Alaska has to offer.

It takes all day to travel in the jet boats to the camp because guests fish along the way; first for Northern pike in the tributary sloughs and sheefish in the lower, slower-moving waters of the Aniak.

While salmon filets roasted in aluminum-foil pouches, and beans or corn bubbled in their cans, several of the guests broke out five or six weight-rods with floating lines or medium-light spinning gear for Dollies, grayling and rainbows over 20 inches.

However you catch your fish, Alaska is the place to do it, and the Aniak River is as wild and beguiling a place you’ll ever see. There might be a few rubber drift boats sliding by, but otherwise there won’t be another soul. Having the modern jet boats -- two anglers fish with one guide -- opens up miles of water up and down stream. Anglers can follow fish upriver and into tributaries, something that can’t be done in a drift boat or raft.

After arriving at camp, the gear is unloaded in a large, comfortable two-person tent with a wooden floor, cots with sleeping bags with liners and mosquito netting. Then there is a great meal in the mess tent, followed by a superb night’s sleep.

Wake up, visit the canvas port-a-potty-type latrine, get into waders, have a cup of coffee in front of the fire while the chef does breakfast, and enjoy the changing of the light as the sun rises higher in the sky. Then go down to the boats, pick up the rods in the rack by the river along the way, fish until you’ve had enough (and you will), and repeat the process on your return in the late afternoon.

Life is good on the Aniak River. Fish are all around the camp, either spawning in the redds or passing through, and with the longer days of an Alaskan summer, an angler could fish most of the night as well.

And always keep an eye out for bears, wolves, moose, eagles, minks, river otters, beavers and other critters that make the Alaska experience even more special.

The Aniak River Lodge is open from June into September. It is a well-run operation, and the guides are some of the best I’ve ever worked with. You may use conventional equipment and fly-fishing gear, and catch-and-release is encouraged, although arrangements can be made to keep some of your catch for shipment home -- these salmon are not endangered.

***

Our fishing editor King Montgomery fishes in Alaska every year and never tires of it. Sure he sometimes gets worn out catching so many fish, but someone has to do it to bring these fishing tales to PressBox readers.

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Report

A report about fishing in Canada Fishing activities around our coastline have definitely stepped up as the weather improved and the sea turned an excellent colour for Kob, plus the South Westerly wind is also warming the water up. Regular shore anglers have caught a number of "bosklas" Kob and a few slightly larger fish, although most of the Kob are just size and the smaller Kob are plentiful.

Anglers fishing from small boats for Kob have also been quite active in Die Poort, Gaatjie and Melk Bay areas. If the good weather conditions continue, Kob and bank fishing should be productive this weekend. I have included a complete report in this week’s column which I received from Professor Hennie Heyns about his fishing trip and holiday in Canada, which I believe readers will find both interesting and informative.

Professor Heyns is an avid fisherman and regular reader of this column and he thought readers would enjoy reading about his experiences in Canada.

He recently returned from his annual fishing trip and visit to his daughter in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and also visited the Queen Charlotte Islands south of Alaska as well as Alaska itself, where he did quite a bit of fishing.

According to Professor Heyns, what was almost as exciting as the time spent fishing was the seemingly endless options one has when it comes to choosing one’s British Columbia fishing destination. Thousands of lakes

With thousands of kilometres of coastline and more than 25 000 lakes and literally thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams as well as the ocean, the angler is really spoilt for choice as far as fishing spots are concerned.

No matter where one goes in the province, one is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty that makes British Columbia (BC) a world-class vacation destination.

It is easy to understand why sport fishing, which offers unparalleled experiences to anglers from far and wide, is a way of life there.

For freshwater anglers, BC offers a wide variety of fish throughout the province, from right in town to the furthest and most remote areas.

For salt water anglers the waters of BC and specifically those of Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte Islands and Alaska is a place where eagles, bears, whales and fish outnumber people and where fishing is both a job and a recreation.

Professor Heyns said imagine yourself aboard a fully equipped charter boat on the Pacific Ocean, especially in one of these areas, feeling the salt spray and sea wind as you wait for the first strike on your line. Imagine before your first cast, admiring the breathtaking vistas along the Cheena River or a glasslike mountain lake deep in the haunting wilderness with not a soul in sight.

Fishing experience
This is the fishing experience awaiting you in Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte Islands and Alaska.

The waters around these areas are rich in nutrients that support an abundant resident fish population.

The waters of these regions are a primary rearing area and is located along a Salmon migratory route south from their northern feeding grounds and is an excellent starting point for a salt water fishing adventure.

The local waters support abundant populations of all five Salmon species, Halibut, Ling Cod, rock fish as well as crabs and prawns.

The powerful Sheena River and its tributaries alongside Prince Rupert and the regions has an international reputation for outstanding fishing opportunities and is a beautiful and very popular destination for visiting anglers.

Professor Heyns reported that he had a brilliant fishing holiday with fine catches of Salmon and Halibut as well as crab.

Concerning the general conditions for fishing for Salmon and Halibut the recreational fisherman, native fishermen and commercial fishermen all had a bumper season.

He said that the Coho Salmon was not as big as on previous occasions, but the Spring Salmon were larger and more abundant than previous years.

Unusual
He added that it was a bit unusual to catch them this time of the season as they were usually caught at the start of the season (from June to July).

The crabbing season was however, once again excellent and crabs were abundant, so much so that Professor Heyns was able to eat crabs every day and apart from the crabs he caught himself, he was also supplied by other recreational anglers, friends and professional fishermen who were patients of his son-in-law - who is a medical doctor in the area.***

A Place of Many Place

A Place of Many Fish: Alaska’s Aniak River

By King Montgomery

The first thing you notice about Alaska is how much there is of it. More than one-third the size of the United States, its landscape varies from temperate rain forest to glacial fiords, to snow-capped mountains, to tundra, with some places having all those terrains.

Wildlife is everywhere, and the streams, rivers and lakes teem with fishes of all description, including the wonderful Pacific salmon: the king (Chinook), silver (Coho), sockeye (red), chum (dog) and pink (humpback). It is an angler’s nirvana, and I, once again, was about to cast in paradise for a week.

The view fromthe PenAir twin-engine aircraft is stunning, particularly on a clear day. After leaving Anchorage, you cross over the impressive Alaska Range, and Mount Denali (McKinley) cuts a striking figure to the north. Denali, the “High One” in the native language, is one of the most beautiful and haunting mountains on earth.

Some of the finest wilderness-fishing for all five species of Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling, sheefish (inconnu) and Northern pike is found in the fertile and gorgeous Aniak River, which was my destination, an hour-plus flight from Anchorage to the West. There are no roads or rails into the region, and much of the area lies in or near the huge Yukon National Wildlife Refuge.

The Aniak River Lodge is a fine log-structure sitting high on the south bank of the Kuskokwim River. It has all the amenities, including warm beds, modern plumbing and fine food. But the 10 to 12 guests a week only stay here for two nights, sometimes three. The remaining time is spent about 40 miles up the Aniak River, a tributary of the Kuskokwim, in a comfortable riverside Spike Camp, right smack in the middle of some of the best angling that Alaska has to offer.

It takes all day to travel in the jet boats to the camp because guests fish along the way; first for Northern pike in the tributary sloughs and sheefish in the lower, slower-moving waters of the Aniak.

While salmon filets roasted in aluminum-foil pouches, and beans or corn bubbled in their cans, several of the guests broke out five or six weight-rods with floating lines or medium-light spinning gear for Dollies, grayling and rainbows over 20 inches.

However you catch your fish, Alaska is the place to do it, and the Aniak River is as wild and beguiling a place you’ll ever see. There might be a few rubber drift boats sliding by, but otherwise there won’t be another soul. Having the modern jet boats -- two anglers fish with one guide -- opens up miles of water up and down stream. Anglers can follow fish upriver and into tributaries, something that can’t be done in a drift boat or raft.

After arriving at camp, the gear is unloaded in a large, comfortable two-person tent with a wooden floor, cots with sleeping bags with liners and mosquito netting. Then there is a great meal in the mess tent, followed by a superb night’s sleep.

Wake up, visit the canvas port-a-potty-type latrine, get into waders, have a cup of coffee in front of the fire while the chef does breakfast, and enjoy the changing of the light as the sun rises higher in the sky. Then go down to the boats, pick up the rods in the rack by the river along the way, fish until you’ve had enough (and you will), and repeat the process on your return in the late afternoon.

Life is good on the Aniak River. Fish are all around the camp, either spawning in the redds or passing through, and with the longer days of an Alaskan summer, an angler could fish most of the night as well.

And always keep an eye out for bears, wolves, moose, eagles, minks, river otters, beavers and other critters that make the Alaska experience even more special.

The Aniak River Lodge is open from June into September. It is a well-run operation, and the guides are some of the best I’ve ever worked with. You may use conventional equipment and fly-fishing gear, and catch-and-release is encouraged, although arrangements can be made to keep some of your catch for shipment home -- these salmon are not endangered.

***

Our fishing editor King Montgomery fishes in Alaska every year and never tires of it. Sure he sometimes gets worn out catching so many fish, but someone has to do it to bring these fishing tales to PressBox readers.

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Care and Repair

Care And Repair Of Fishing Lures

Making fishing lures may be easy for the seasoned do-it-yourself angler. But the maintenance of these lures is just as important to ensure a tip-top condition.

After buying or making the fishing lures there is still the responsibility of taking care of and repairing them so that they are always in good condition. This requires some effort and time but is usually easy for the angler who makes his own fishing lures.

Since he makes them and puts them together, he also knows how to take them apart and repair them. He also has the tools and fishing lure parts necessary for such work. All the tools required to assemble the parts and make the lures are explained on this page at http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com/hand-tools.html .

Fishing lures in general do not require much care when storing them in a home or shop. The best idea is to put them into cabinet drawers or individual boxes so that they can be found easily and can be kept dry. In humid climates or near the seashore it is important not to expose the metal parts to the air; otherwise, hooks will rust and other metals will corrode.

Fishing lures that have feathers or hair should be kept in airtight containers so that moths and other insects or small animals will not get to them. This also applies to new fishing lures that haven’t yet been used. Lures which have been used require considerable care if you want to get the maximum use from them. Freshwater fishing lures usually require less care and repair than saltwater ones.

In general, when examining any fishing lure you have made or bought it’s a wise policy to repair it if you are the least bit doubtful about its condition. Repairing usually means sandpapering the part of the lure body that is slightly chipped and then touching up with a small brush, using enamels or lacquers.

Replace the hooks with new ones if they are badly rusted. When doing this it is important to use the same size and weight as the old ones so that the action of the fishing lure is not changed in any way. If the damage is too bad and the lure cannot be repaired, throw it away after salvaging any usable parts.

It doesn’t pay to take chances with a fishing lure that is weak in any way. You may hook a record fish but lose it if the lure is not dependable. Many anglers who buy their fishing lures in tackle stores often use them until they fall apart, before buying new ones. But if you make your own fishing lures you can afford to use only those that are still in good condition.

It is better to be safe than sorry.

About the Author

Keith Lee is a practical, do-it-yourself angler and owns Make-Your-Own-Fishing-Lures.com , an info-packed website on making fishing lures. Learn how to make high-quality fishing lures at http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com and use it as your trusted guide on home made fishing lures.

Surprise

Surprise Earn 8 Tail Goldfish

Forthright, my background like to fishing, when in the office friend invite fishing in order to Priangan newspaper anniversary. Previous, I do not like fishing more than anything else become nuts aboutly. But, because for the shake of and solidarity perfection of silaturahmi (in Indonesian language) string with friend, I perforced to follow fish " formality" just. Its intention do not seriously go out desire of fishing from conscience.

Even when friend office leave in the morning to go to fish place, oppositely, I come noon about at 11.00, going with my wife to pool property of Abub family in Cilembang Tasikmalaya area.

In place fishing even also I am only justly look on. But, when there my friend which loan fishing rod appliance, yes " perforced to" I follow fishing also. At that time, because it is true only " formality", yes fish cannot a even also. But, my feeling at that time is not disappointed, differing from now, if cannot fish, " disaster" make me, hi hi. Pipe one year later; I invited again fishing in order to Priangan newspaper anniversary. That place Fishing moment in pool property of Keman in Burujul Town lake area. That moment, I earn eight kilogram, size measure fish tail three tail. Become can be conceived by the level of fish which I obtain, get.

Though planted fish about one goldfish quintal (one kg size measure three or four tail). Acquirement that Goldfish moment, I assess quite extraordinary to beginner angler like. So, after the time, I become addictive follow fishing with friend. If Priangan newspaper anniversary is always performed by fish race. And after the time of that always called "pede" (self confidence), sure have never in " zonk" (zero), just to eyebrow always earn fish.

Now, I can suggest you about fishing, fishing trip, recipe bait, etc. I really expert in this hoby. Every time go to fish I prepare with everything, example angler and recipe bait. Even I pray before do anything, I hope my godbless. Because although however nicely it bait, if not there is the infinite permit, have of course we do not will earn fish. So, do not forget to pray before going to fishing trip. More than that, feeling of us have to be happy, so that its influence to well enough haul. If us ever remember to god, at least fish haul will not disappoint. Because in place fishing often happened things beyond reach human being.

Choosing The Fishing

Choosing The Fishing Trip Destination That’s Right For Your Group

Try doing a web search on the words �fishing lodge� and you will come up with hundreds of thousands of matches. Visit any major sports show and you�ll find dozens of outfitters, each offering promises of the trip of a lifetime. How on earth do you narrow it down and find the fishing destination that�s just right for you?

Identify Your Priorities for you fishing trip...

The first step in selecting a destination is to sit down with everyone else going on the trip and discuss what it is that you want out of the experience. It�s not enough to decide you want great fishing, because that can mean very different things from one person to the next.

One person in your party might be delighted to catch 20 fish per day, while another might expect 20 fish an hour. This is the time to be perfectly clear and up-front, because the more honestly you communicate your wishes, the better the chances you will have a great trip.

Some important things to decide right from the beginning include:

What species of fish do you want to catch?

This sounds like a no-brainer, but it definitely needs to be discussed. If one member of your party really wants to catch lake trout and the resort you pick has lousy fishing for them, that person will be very disappointed. If the place you pick has fishing for multiple species, you should decide how much time and effort you want to apply to each. What matters most, and what matters least? Do you want to catch walleye, northern pike, bass, char?

Do you want lots of action? Or trophy fish?

Does great fishing mean catching a fish on every cast? Or would you go all day for one bite, provided that fish was a giant? Of course we would all like fast action with trophy fish, but it�s important to keep your expectations realistic. So between the two, which is most important? And what honestly constitutes a big fish for you? Would a 20-pound salmon make you smile? Or would it have to be a 50?

How are the fish caught?

Can you sight-fish? Or is it primarily deep trolling? Imagine how disappointing it would be to spend all winter watching people on TV fishing shows hammer big pike on topwaters, then find on your trip of a lifetime the only way to catch them is by deep trolling in 60 feet of water?

What is your realistic budget?

Let�s face it; money is a deciding factor for all of us. You need to be honest about what you�re prepared to spend, and also how you want to spend it. If you have $1,000 to blow on a trip, do you want a week at Lodge A, or three days at Lodge B which might offer more upscale accommodations or a better shot at a trophy fish?

Once you have decided exactly what kinds of fish you want to catch and how you want to catch them, you need to discuss the accommodations.

In order to get the kind of fishing your group wants, are you willing to rough it in a tent camp where you have to prepare your own food, or is a certain amount of creature comfort also a priority?

How important is a hot shower at the end of the day, or having someone else deal with the cooking and cleaning up? Can you live without a flush toilet? Would you rather bring your own boat?

Again, it�s important to be honest and realistic right up front.

Once you�ve established clear priorities for the fishing and the accommodations and set a rough budget, it�s time to start looking at what different lodges have to offer.

The species of fish you want to catch, the amount of time you want to be away and the amount of cash you have to spend should help focus your search to a general geographic area, while the priorities your group collectively identified should allow you to narrow your search within that geographic area fairly quickly. It’s everyone’s fishing trip ... so plan it well.

Now, it�s a matter of contacting fishing lodge operators within that region, and seeing what they have to offer.

Call The Government

State or provincial tourism departments are the best way to find fishing lodges within specific areas. If you�ve decided your group wants to go to Alaska to fish for salmon and steelhead, then start with a call to the Alaska department of tourism. They can send you all sorts of information on outfitters, general fishing information, plus stuff on license requirements, fishing regulations and such.

Selecting the right fishing trip destination is probably the single most important aspect of planning your fishing trip. Well, choosing the right fishing buddies is pretty important, also.

Dave Cushion is the author of the comprehensive manual "The Ultimate Fishing Trip Guidebook!" For more tips on planning your dream fishing trip, or to just learn how the experts catch more fish, go to http://www.fishing-trip-advisor.com and check out our other articles.

Fishing Bait

Fishing Bait Explained

What is Fishing Bait? There is such an assortment of bait that it is difficult to recommend any particular color, size, or type as the best. There are more than a thousand good baits on the market.
All will catch fish at some time or another. Fishing baits usually weigh from � to an ounce to three ounces. The most popular weight preferred by the majority of bait casters is the 5/8-ounce bait, while the average is between � and 3 quarters of an ounce.
Baits can either be used as a whole or cut into chunks. Anglers can also use dead or live baits. The Different Types of Bait There is a wide array of organisms being used as fishing baits. Among the different types used in fishing, the commonly used are the small fishes.
These consist of widely used fishing baits such as herring, anchovies, menhaden, and some others that are inborn to certain local waters. Larger fishes are usually used as chunk baits.
Fishing baits can be used whole, chunk, and strips, based on the activities of the type of fishes being chased. The size of the fishing bait is usually well matched with the size of the fish being hunted.
Other common organisms used for bait fishing are crabs, worms, shrimps, crabs, clams, sand fleas, eels, and squid. Among all of the organisms mentioned, the crabs and the shrimps are the well-liked organisms to be used as fishing baits.
Shrimp are favorably used as fishing bait and are considered to be very valuable bait for a huge number of saltwater fish, especially those that are considered "inshore fish" like redfish, speckled trout, shook, and a lot more. Whereas, various crab species, especially the fiddler crab, sand flea, and the blue crab, are perfect fishing baits for many varieties of "inshore fishes" and "bottom fish."
These crabs are usually clasped through their shell, usually on either the right or left of the head. How to Acquire Fishing Bait? Fishermen can acquire fishing bait either buying them in bait shops or simply by capturing it themselves.
The advantage of buying fishing bait is convenience, while catching live fishing bait is less expensive and can be more effective in luring fish. Digging for earthworms is another activity.
Earthworms make an excellent bait. Indeed, when it comes to bait fishing, using the proper fishing bait are important and imperative to the success of fishing. Hence, anglers should know the basics of choosing fishing baits in order to save time and money.

Your Kids Fishing

Do You Make Your Kids Fishing Experience Enjoyable

If you take your children fishing with you, they can enjoy something for the rest of their lives, as long as you make it pleasant for them.

If on the other hand, you yell, scream and get upset with them a lot, then they won’t enjoy it and neither will you. Make their fishing trips enjoyable and teach them responsibility at the same time.

Let them get their own rod and reel ready with your help. Let them pack it in the car, get their own tackle ready. The only thing you really want to watch is the hooks if they’re really young.

Of course, if they need help then you give it to them. What they learn now will be with them forever. It is said the first few years of their life builds their character forever.

Make their fishing experience pleasurable and they will always love to fish and love you for taking them.. It sure beats drugs!

Charles E. White has fished for almost 50 years for bass from California to Florida. In his lifetime, it is estimated that he has caught over 6,000 bass. His biggest bass is a 12 pound 14 ounce that hangs on his wall in his office.

Charles has fished with people who have never fished for bass before and taught them how to become successful anglers and also has fished with the Pros in Florida. His new website about fishing for bass is at: http://www.bassfishingweekly.com

Key LArgo Flats

Key Largo Flats & Backcountry Fishing Report 1-23-06

Welcome back to "What’s Bitin". Here’s this weeks fishing report. The weather forecast for this week was supposed to be nice for fishing but Mother Nature sure didn’t hear it. In between the winds and the low tides we fished hard for Reds and Snook.
We caught a lot of Trout, Jacks and Ladyfish but we did get our Redfish and Snook. On the last day of the week I had two Anglers, Chris & Andy who are my good friends. (that’s them in this weeks photos).

We fished on Andy’s boat in the Backcountry.
The winds wouldn’t let up so we couldn’t do any poling on the flats. We hit the deep holes instead. My buddy Chris hooked the first Redfish and lost him at the same time Andy hooked a Red and on the boat he came. I hooked a nice Snook but he broke my line (Thanks to Andy’s rigging).

I was using his rod & reel. (just kidding Andy).
A little while later my little buddy Chris hooks a Redfish and saves the day. Sometimes it pays to fish the Flamingo and Capt Sable area where you can hide from the winds. Coming up this week we’ll be doing more fishing for Big Redfish, Snook and Trout. If you would like to take one of these Backcountry trips just call me on my boat phone (305) 394-0505 anytime. http://www.reelranger.com

Care and Repair

Care And Repair Of Fishing Lures

Making fishing lures may be easy for the seasoned do-it-yourself angler. But the maintenance of these lures is just as important to ensure a tip-top condition.

After buying or making the fishing lures there is still the responsibility of taking care of and repairing them so that they are always in good condition. This requires some effort and time but is usually easy for the angler who makes his own fishing lures.

Since he makes them and puts them together, he also knows how to take them apart and repair them. He also has the tools and fishing lure parts necessary for such work. All the tools required to assemble the parts and make the lures are explained on this page at http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com/hand-tools.html .

Fishing lures in general do not require much care when storing them in a home or shop. The best idea is to put them into cabinet drawers or individual boxes so that they can be found easily and can be kept dry. In humid climates or near the seashore it is important not to expose the metal parts to the air; otherwise, hooks will rust and other metals will corrode.

Fishing lures that have feathers or hair should be kept in airtight containers so that moths and other insects or small animals will not get to them. This also applies to new fishing lures that haven’t yet been used. Lures which have been used require considerable care if you want to get the maximum use from them. Freshwater fishing lures usually require less care and repair than saltwater ones.

In general, when examining any fishing lure you have made or bought it’s a wise policy to repair it if you are the least bit doubtful about its condition. Repairing usually means sandpapering the part of the lure body that is slightly chipped and then touching up with a small brush, using enamels or lacquers.

Replace the hooks with new ones if they are badly rusted. When doing this it is important to use the same size and weight as the old ones so that the action of the fishing lure is not changed in any way. If the damage is too bad and the lure cannot be repaired, throw it away after salvaging any usable parts.

It doesn’t pay to take chances with a fishing lure that is weak in any way. You may hook a record fish but lose it if the lure is not dependable. Many anglers who buy their fishing lures in tackle stores often use them until they fall apart, before buying new ones. But if you make your own fishing lures you can afford to use only those that are still in good condition.

It is better to be safe than sorry.

About the Author

Keith Lee is a practical, do-it-yourself angler and owns Make-Your-Own-Fishing-Lures.com , an info-packed website on making fishing lures. Learn how to make high-quality fishing lures at http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com and use it as your trusted guide on home made fishing lures.

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How Stop Sterss and Start Living!

by: cecep_2000

Discover how top fisherman really get a lot of goldfish.
Once, do you have stress and solve problem?
A Way of exact to disappear stress
How the answers to three questions can change your life.
Your opinion needs help ... now!
I sugest you step by step
If you believe In being the best, this website is for you!
For friends that like fishing trip only!
How one small change can lead to big progress!
Tips so that more fish capture
Labouring one day or last night before going to fish, mood in a state of liking.
Its meaning, feeling of our liver do not in a rage.
For example like this, on the previous evening, when making bait, don’t there dispute little with children or wife at home. If moment make bait, sudden wife grouse, so that our liver become resentful, don’t hope to get fish capture which many. That thing often I experience of before going to fish.
Have one day when will go to fish to area of Garut, about 60 kilometre from home,
there is a driver which follow entourage. When me see him follow in entourage, feeling
less have the pleasure to to him start to emerge. Why? Because last some years
when he still become a driver, I have noticed to it ask to be fetched to
both of the same go to Bandung. Because our think journey of its entourage from Ciamis to Bandung
have to pass Tasikmalaya, where me reside in. Become Ciamis - Bandung is one way via Tasikmalaya.
But in reality, after me await for hours in office and do not be fetched also,
I phone to representative office of Ciamis, officer over there say that entourage of
Ciamis since morning once have Bandung. I reckon distance between Ciamis
with Tasikmalaya can be gone through during 30 minute. But, that day after several hours
nothing that fetch, so that its conclusion of me left.
So, after the time of that hateful feeling and resentful to mentioned driver cannot vanish in a few year.
Feeling less like to that driver there still when he emerge and wish to follow in
our entourage go to fish to Garut.
Surprisingly, after all day long fish, I get news that the mentioned driver obtain get many fish. While me get fish disagree with expectation.
By degrees, when experience like that happened, that is when mood is just always do not get fish capture which many. More than anything else if wife often
chatter before us leave to fish, can be estimated fish capture do not gratified.
Tips 1. Labouring happy mood always before going to fish 2. Previous night, don’t clash with wife 3. Don’t hate to friend.

Choose The Perfect

Choose The Perfect Fishing Trip Destination

One of the first things you must do to plan a great fishing trip is to identify your priorities. You need to be more specific than just saying you want great fishing. Great fishing may mean different things to each person in your fishing party.

One person might be happy with catching 20 fish per day, while another might be expecting 30 fish per hour. So, you need to decide this up front.

Let’s take a look at some of the most important things to consider when deciding where to go on your fishing trip.

What type of fish do you want to catch?

While this may seem obvious, it is something that needs to be discussed. One person may want to fish for walleye and northern pike, while others may want to go bass fishing. Since many northern lakes have water too cold for bass, you may end up at a lake that would really disappoint the bass fisherman.

Do you want tons of action? Or trophy fish?

Some anglers simply enjoy catching lots of fish (most any size) with the hope of getting a few big ones. Other fishermen would rather give up catching a large quantity of fish for a better chance at catching the biggest fish they can find. You need to decide which is more important to your fishing group... lots of fish that maybe aren’t the biggest or fewer fish but a greater chance of a really big one.

It should be noted that there are many places where you can do both... catch lots of fish and get some big ones. But, these tend to be at the more remote and pricey lodges and are not always feasible for many fishing groups.

How are you going to catch your fish?

Do you like to troll? Or drift? Fish in streams? Deep water fish?

We’ve seen people trolling in 60 feet of water thinking the fish were only a few feet from the surface. Not much chance of catching anything this way. Be sure you know the type of fishing your group prefers and that the lake will offer it.

What do you want to spend for this fishing trip?

The price you’re willing to pay will have a great impact on the type of fishing trip you’ll have.

Be realistic. How much do you really want to spend? Are you comfortable in a tent or tar-paper shack on a lake with great fishing?

Or would you prefer staying at a more upscale fishing lodge?

Do you want to cook for yourself... or do you want the fishing camp to do the cooking?

And what about shower facilities? Are you willing to use a community shower or do you want a private shower and bath in your own cabin. Gentlemen, if you’re taking your spouse on this trip, make absolutely sure you consider this one! If you don’t, it could spoil an otherwise great trip.

Other considerations are how long the trip will be and the type of fish you are looking to catch. A trip to a fishing lodge on a lake with pan fish and bass will likely be much cheaper that a trip to Alaska or Northern Canada for arctic char.

So, if you really want a great fishing trip, start by planning just exactly what you want out of the trip and how much you are willing to spend. Do it right and you can have the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com

Visit www.fishingyarns.com with host, Sintilia Miecevole, a site which reveals the thrills of outdoors and the pleasure of fishing. Information from Alaska fishing, deep sea, tackle, boats and trips to ice fishing, gear, lake fishing and more. Visit www.fishingyarns.com for great resource material on fishing.

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How To Book A Fly Fishing Trip In 3 Easy Steps

Did you know that fly fishing is one of the most relaxing sports around? Casting a line into a calm stream can be said to be one of lifes greatest pleasures. Fly fisherman can seem a bit fanatic in their quest for the perfect river and the perfect spot to spend the day looking for a good catch. I ve done a little research into the world of fly fishing vacations and have come up with the three tips that can turn your next fly fishing trip into an experience to remember.
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1) Consider lesser known fly fishing spots. Did you know that there is absolutely incredible fly fishing available in a lot of states that wouldn,t seem obvious at first glance? There sure is. One such spot is Montana. True pros know that Montana has a ton of incredible fly fishing spots and that you only really need to find one to make your vacation incredible. During the summer, Montana and Wyoming can become very crowded with tourists looking to visit the stunning national parks. However, these 1 week tourists might not be overly interested in visiting the secluded lakes and streams that you might love to fish in Montana.

2) Compare online deals. Orbitz and Expedia can offer some really good deals on package vacations. However, sometimes it’s best to check out discount airlines for really good deals. Southwest and JetBlue have become extremely popular airline options and they cover a good part of the US now. Booking separate hotel and (a discount) airfare might be a great option if you want to save some bucks. You should spend your money on fly fishing gear, not overpriced transportation and accommodation.

3) Canada. This is the most important tip (and overlooked destination) of all. There is nothing quite as good as saving some money during the exchange rate process. Canada is just over the border and has an absolute bounty of natural resources. Lakes, ponds, and streams team with fish. This country is a fly fishermans dream come true. There are tons of places that will gladly book you in for a fly fishing vacation.

Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com

Linda Harrison is author of Fly Fishing Canada A Reel Good Time. Grab your copy at www.zippysflyfishing.com

fishing trip

Choose The Perfect Fishing Trip Destination

One of the first things you must do to plan a great fishing trip is to identify your priorities. You need to be more specific than just saying you want great fishing. Great fishing may mean different things to each person in your fishing party.

One person might be happy with catching 20 fish per day, while another might be expecting 30 fish per hour. So, you need to decide this up front.

Let’s take a look at some of the most important things to consider when deciding where to go on your fishing trip.

What type of fish do you want to catch?

While this may seem obvious, it is something that needs to be discussed. One person may want to fish for walleye and northern pike, while others may want to go bass fishing. Since many northern lakes have water too cold for bass, you may end up at a lake that would really disappoint the bass fisherman.

Do you want tons of action? Or trophy fish?

Some anglers simply enjoy catching lots of fish (most any size) with the hope of getting a few big ones. Other fishermen would rather give up catching a large quantity of fish for a better chance at catching the biggest fish they can find. You need to decide which is more important to your fishing group... lots of fish that maybe aren’t the biggest or fewer fish but a greater chance of a really big one.

It should be noted that there are many places where you can do both... catch lots of fish and get some big ones. But, these tend to be at the more remote and pricey lodges and are not always feasible for many fishing groups.

How are you going to catch your fish?

Do you like to troll? Or drift? Fish in streams? Deep water fish?

We’ve seen people trolling in 60 feet of water thinking the fish were only a few feet from the surface. Not much chance of catching anything this way. Be sure you know the type of fishing your group prefers and that the lake will offer it.

What do you want to spend for this fishing trip?

The price you’re willing to pay will have a great impact on the type of fishing trip you’ll have.

Be realistic. How much do you really want to spend? Are you comfortable in a tent or tar-paper shack on a lake with great fishing?

Or would you prefer staying at a more upscale fishing lodge?

Do you want to cook for yourself... or do you want the fishing camp to do the cooking?

And what about shower facilities? Are you willing to use a community shower or do you want a private shower and bath in your own cabin. Gentlemen, if you’re taking your spouse on this trip, make absolutely sure you consider this one! If you don’t, it could spoil an otherwise great trip.

Other considerations are how long the trip will be and the type of fish you are looking to catch. A trip to a fishing lodge on a lake with pan fish and bass will likely be much cheaper that a trip to Alaska or Northern Canada for arctic char.

So, if you really want a great fishing trip, start by planning just exactly what you want out of the trip and how much you are willing to spend. Do it right and you can have the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com

Visit www.fishingyarns.com with host, Sintilia Miecevole, a site which reveals the thrills of outdoors and the pleasure of fishing. Information from Alaska fishing, deep sea, tackle, boats and trips to ice fishing, gear, lake fishing and more. Visit www.fishingyarns.com for great resource material on fishing.

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How To Create a Huge Opt-In List

Big Opt-In Lists, Trade Secrets & Fishing Trips

Last weekend, on a beautiful Saturday morning, I went fishing with a friend on the Pecos River here in New Mexico. We had been fishing for a couple of hours when my friend decided he would carefully approach the subject of getting more opt-in subscribers for his newsletter. He knew I had over 400,000 opt-in subscribers for T-Shirt King�s newsletter and he wanted to know how I did it. He was afraid that it was a trade secret and I would brush him off and continue to fish. That was my reaction initially.

You see, I get this type of question all the time. When it comes at a time when I�m fishing, a simple answer like that is the easiest, and it keeps us fishing instead of talking. However, this morning I was a softy and, after some prodding, I gave in.

To begin with, let me quickly explain that there are two sales tools that all online retailers should use regardless of what you sell. You should have a newsletter and an affiliate program. My friend already had a newsletter and an affiliate program and I�m going to assume you do too. If you need one - http://www.manzanomarketing.com/Resources/ultimateaffiliate.html

We put our poles down and sat on the edge of the river to discuss how my friend could build an opt-in list of over 100,000 this year. He had a lot bigger expectations for his opt-in list than he did for this fishing trip. He never did get back to fishing.

His first question was about getting people on his site to opt-in. He had an opt-in subscription box on his site already and it was prominently placed. But, with over 5,000 daily visitors, he was only getting about twenty subscribers. It was a real disappointment.

So, my first suggestion was to set up a contest. He could give away just about anything he wanted to from a free t-shirt to a free fishing trip. I use a free t-shirt a day on T-Shirt King. To join the contest, you just have to join the newsletter (opt-in). Check it out � http://www.t-shirtking.com/

The next suggestion was to use a pop-up to promote the contest and the subscription offer. Of course, my friend immediately groaned at the thought of adding a pop-up to his site (for a minute there, I thought we might get back to fishing). However, I told him about using a cookied pop-up that occurs only once a day for each user. This way it minimizes the annoyance of pop-ups. Plus, anyone that really hates pop-ups already has pop-up blocker software. But the proof is in the results. When I added our contest and a pop-up, we did better than quadrupling our subscriber rate. For my fishing buddy, it would take him from 20 opt-in�s a day to over 80.

Note - Free Pop-Up Generator: http://www.manzanomarketing.com/popup.html

The investment for a contest can be minimal when compared to the cost of gaining subscribers any other way. You know that you can find companies that will sell you subscribers for fifteen cents a piece or more � right? Why pay such a high price for poor quality subscribers when you can make a smaller investment and get more subscribers of much higher quality?

At $.15 per subscriber, that�s $15,000 for 100,000 subscribers of questionable quality. Using these methods can cost you less than a hundred bucks for 100,000 high quality, targeted subscribers!

Alright � now for the big guns. Uh, er, the �heavy tackle� - since we�re fishing. Let�s take your list building operation and put it on hundreds, or even thousands, of other websites. There are two methods. Building a newsletter co-op and arming your affiliates with a secret weapon.

These methods use two inexpensive pieces of software that will become a key to selling your product successfully online. Of course, they help you build your opt-in list, but the true end result of a big high quality list will be increased sales. You�re going to love the feeling of sending your newsletter out and watching the sales immediately begin to come in! It�s a great feeling. So is waking up the next morning and checking your sales before you take the day off to go fishing � because you can.

These tools take some effort to set up but once they�re established, they run on auto-pilot which leaves you the time to go fishing. Your co-op members and affiliates do the promoting and list building for you.

The first tool is Opt-In Explosion. This is a newsletter subscriber co-op. You�ve probably seen them run by other people. You could join one of these co-op programs and you would substantially increase your subscriber rate. Or, you could start your own co-op and build your opt-in list at hyper speed.

You see, when you join their lists, typically, you get your newsletter subscription offer shown four times for every time you show the co-op subscriber box. Not bad. But start your own co-op and it�s your members that get four exposures for every one time they show the subscription offer. You get your newsletter offer shown on every exposure, on every website, to every visitor � every time. If you even get a small number of members, your subscription rate will explode!

To see this tool, visit: http://www.optinexplosion.com

At this point, my friend was so excited, he wanted to leave this beautiful Saturday morning, quit fishing (he�s obviously not making enough money) and start right away. However, I saved the best for last.

Newsletter Syndicator! How about putting your subscription sign-up box prominently on hundreds, or even thousands, of websites? And, you can offer the webmaster credit for the sales of your product generated from their list? What a great idea! This little program allows you the ability to give out subscription boxes to your affiliates. They can put them on their site and begin building opt-in subscriber lists specifically for your newsletter.

Using Newsletter Syndicator, when you send your newsletter out it will automatically replace your standard url with their affiliate url. Your newsletter with your url and the affiliate�s get your newsletter but with their unique affiliate url. It�s easy for you to set up and it�s easy for your affiliates to set up. Makes you money and makes your affiliates money. Even if you have a small website with very little traffic, one good affiliate can sign-up more opt-in subscribers in a month than you would get all year.

To find this tool, go to: http://www.newslettersyndicator.com

At this point, my friend was no longer interested in fishing. When I was done talking, he packed up and headed for the car to get back to his website. I was glad we drove separately. I settled back in to a nice day of fishing. I could afford to because I knew that I was getting a whole lot more opt-in subscribers during that day of fishing than I was fish. In fact, there�s a limit to the number of fish I can get in a day. There�s no limit to the number of opt-in subscribers.

You can get both programs for under a hundred dollars. At fifteen cents per subscriber, that�s only 667 subscribers. You�ll get more than that in no time. With some honest effort, 100,000 high quality opt-in subscribers this year is very possible.

It�s not rocket science and it�s a lot easier than catching those Pecos River Browns. Give these three methods a try and you will get to know the excitement of sending your newsletter out and watching the sales roll in. There�s nothing like it.

� 2003 by Bill Broadbent ----------------------------------------------------------- Written by Bill Broadbent Free eBook Available � Affiliate Detective 1.0 Visit: http://www.affiliatedetective.net -----------------------------------------------------------

About the Author

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Cheap Sinkers

Cheap Sinkers

Spark plugs make excellent disposable sinkers. Need some cheap (free) fishing weights? Go to any gas station and ask for them. Then, loop a rubber band through the electrode and then tapping the wire down the plug can be attached to a loop of monofilament. The rubber band stretches when the plug is hung up, and even if the extra stretching force isn�t enough to break free, the band will break before the monofilament.

*Special Tip - An amazing secret many fishermen don’t know about is The Evening Secret. It is an amazing way of swarming fish to your spot instantly. (http://www.eveningsecretfishing.com/specialsecret/Fishing_Equipment_Tips.php)

Jig Weights

Jigs are one of the most versatile game-fish catchers in either fresh or saltwater. It is so important to have the right weight jig for your line weight. If the jig is too heavy for the line, you will loose your jig far too easily. If the jig is too light for the line, its swimming pattern will be disrupted and it won�t be ass effective. This simple chart will help you select the correct jig:

Line Strength Jig Size
4-lb. Test 1/16 to 1/8 oz.
6-lb. Test 1/8 to � oz.
8-lb. Test � to 3/8 oz.
10-lb. Test � to � oz.
12-lb. Test 3/8 to 5/8 oz.
14 to 20-lb. Test 5/8 to � oz
Treble Hook Replacement

When replacing the treble hooks on your lures, there are a few things to consider. Chang the split ring too because it is subject to stress and rust. Use a stainless-steel split ring for strength. They do not spread or rust as to most of those that come wit h the plugs. Don�t, however, use stainless steel hooks � they are more easily bent out of shape by a fighting fish. Also, if a fish gets away with your plug, stainless steel will not rust out, as a plain steel hook will. Lastly, get some split-ring pliers � they make changing your hooks easy.

Extra Springs

If you use a spinning reel, you have probably had a spring break when the fishing gets really hot. Always carry extras (use a 35mm-film canister) � and make sure to have a little screwdriver along as well. Practice changing it before you go out

No-slip Soles

If your winter boot soles are worn, just cut the liner to match the sole of an old sneaker. Fasten the felt to the sneaker sole with a non-soluble glue. Please a heavy object on top of the sneaker overnight, and by morning you have an all purpose non-slip shoe.

Snag-proof Spinners

Treble hooks are oftentimes �trouble� when using spinners, causing snags. Make them snag-free by removing the treble hook and replace with a single hook. Next thread on a three to four inch twister-tail grub and Texas-rig it.

Downriggers

Need to drop your bait down deep? Fish are very uncooperative creatures, and don�t always hang out near the surface. If your depth sounder is alerting you to fish down deeper, a downrigger can really help out.

If you aren�t exactly sure what it is, it is simple. It is a spool holding between 200-600 feet of steel cable. There is a weight attached that is between 6-12 pounds. Additionally there is a quick-release line gripper, just like a clothespin.

The fishing lines from your rods are attached to the quick-release mechanisms. Then the entire thing is dropped down to the depth you want. The bait is far enough from the weight and line gripper not to spook the fish. If you get a bite, the line is released from the gripper, so it is just you and the fish!

Some downriggers have fish-attractant properties (either electrical, or a special kind of paint), but not most of them.

Downriggers work great for deep trolling, and some even have an electronic crank that will bring everything up. If you need to get at deeper schools of fish, these are highly recommended.

Nail Polish Helps

Does your spoon, spinner, or plug get the paint chipped after only a few casts? Use clear fingernail polish to protect the paint and increase durability. Carry a bottle with you when you are fishing, and give it a shot.

Ferrules

If there is dirt on your ferrule it can contribute to rapid wear. Make a plug out of wood to help keep the female ferrule clean.

Is your ferrule stuck? Use �Liquid Wrench�, which you can get at any auto-parts store. Just spray it around the male ferrule and let it drip down. In a few minutes you will be able to pull it apart.

Getting Out Line Tangles

Use a pair of large fabric needles to work out these tangles. They have a smooth finish which won�t damage the line as you work the mess out. They are also handy to sew canvas tarp, leather, or carpet strips.

Pocket Tackle box

Attach a cord to your pocket tackle box, so you don�t worry about dropping it in the water or leaving it behind. Just drill an undersized hole near the back of the box and insert a small eye-screw. A know will stop the cord from slipping through the eye. Just put a clip on the other end so that you can secure the rope to a belt loop or buttonhole.

Avoiding Line Twist

Line twist is the leading cause of fouled fishing. To check for it, pull off enough line to span your outstretched hands � about 6 feet. Next, bring your hands together in front of you, causing the line to drop into a loop. If the loop wraps around itself, you have line twist. Remove it by trolling about 100 feet of line behind a boat. Next install a ball-bearing swivel to prevent future line twist.

Knots Are Key

One of the most important things in losing or landing a hooked fish is your knot. Be certain the knot you are tying is strong and properly tied.

To make sure, tie your usual knot and test it against other knots. A good test is to take two four-inch sections of a broom handle with the screw eye in the center of each. Tie a knot in each screw eye and pull steadily until you see which knot survives. Do it 10 times to get an average. The knot that holds best should be your new knot.

Anchor Pulley, Keep it Quiet

If you use an anchor pulley, you risk spooking the fish as most pulleys eventually start to squeak. Try this alternative to a pulley:

Get a large U-bolt, a few nuts and washers, and an old-style glass or porcelain fencepost insulator.

Slip the insulator on a U-bolt, drill a couple of holes to accommodate the bolt, and tighten it to the mounting surface. The anchor rope will slide freely in the insulator�s groove, and the anchor lowers and raises as effortlessly as with a pulley, especially once the rope is wet.

Casting Poppers

Casting poppers with a fly rod is awkward. To get better distance bore a slightly undersized small hole in the popper, just big enough to fit a BB in. It should fit snugly and will give you another 30 feet of casting distance at least.

Cheap and easy depth finder

Using two felt-tipped markers (red and black) mark an anchor rope as follows: A single red mark around the rope at five feet, a red and black mark at 10 feet, a single red mark at 15 feet, two black marks at 20 feet, a single red and two black marks at 25 feet and three black marks at 30. Use the color code red for every five feet and multiples of black for 10 feet.

Netting baitfish

Increases the efficiency of your minnow scoop by putting a bend in it. Just turn the wire handle down 90 degrees, then push the net back on line. The forward-positioned net makes it much easier to trap a baitfish against the inside of an open-top bucket.

A Cheap Anchor For A Fishing Boat

For holding a good-sized boat over a rocky bottom, use a large swivel snap to fasten four fee of heavy chain to a standard mushroom anchor. You can get one from a junkyard. The chain boosts the anchor�s weight and holding power, provides convenient handles for lowering and raising, and gives extra leverage when an anchor jams in rocks or snags. When he brings it aboard, he coils the heavy chain on a bed of old foam-rubber pads so it doesn�t rattle around or dent his boat. In calm water, he simply unsnaps the chain and uses the mushroom anchor by itself.

About the Author

Copyright 2005 EveningSecretFishing.com Fishing

Long-Time Fisherman and friend of EveningSecretFishing.com (http://www.eveningsecretfishing.com/specialsecret/Fishing_Equipment_Tips.php)

Feel free to use this article on your website or anywhere else - but all links and bio information must remain in tact.

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Lake Erie fishing report

Associated Press - November 7, 2007 8:55 AM ET

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Here is the Lake Erie fishing report provided by the Division of Wildlife of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources:

Unstable fall weather continues to limit fishing opportunities. Wind, waves and stained water are making walleye fishing difficult. When the winds calm and conditions stabilize expect fishing to improve.

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Heading into the late fall season the Bass Islands, Kelleys Island and nearshore from Port Clinton to Vermilion will all produce walleye. Stable conditions and clear water produce the best results. The best technique to catch fall trophies is trolling crank baits around open water baitfish during the day or along rocky shorelines at night. Shore anglers can also catch walleye from western basin piers after dark as walleye move inshore to feed on shiners and gizzard shad.

The Lake Erie surface temperature is 49 degrees off of Toledo and 55 degrees off of Cleveland.

The yellow perch daily bag limit on Lake Erie has been reduced to 30 fish per day. The change in yellow perch bag limit occurred after the printing of fishing regulations brochure. The 2007-08 fishing regulations brochure incorrectly lists the Lake Erie yellow perch bag limit as 40 fish per day, which has now been changed to 30.

The black bass (largemouth and smallmouth) daily bag limit is 5 fish with a 14-inch minimum size limit.

The walleye daily bag limit is 6 fish. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches.

The steelhead trout daily bag limit is 2 from Sept. 1 until May 15. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches.

On the Net:

To view the latest steelhead fishing reports visit:

http://tinyurl.com/2owjtf

To view the predicted weather forecast for Lake Erie visit:

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/CLE/GLFLE

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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FOXBOROUGH

At Patriot Place, Bass is big lure

By Robert Preer, Globe Correspondent | November 8, 2007

Hard-hat workers swarmed the two-level, 150,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops store in Foxborough last week, putting the finishing touches on the chain’s first outlet in New England, part of the much-heralded Patriot Place center.

In a man-made indoor pond, several live turtles were getting used to their accommodations. Nearby, taxidermist-stuffed animals - coyote, fox, turkey, and bobcat - awaited dispersal to other parts of the venue, which includes an arcade where visitors fire toy guns at stuffed animals that respond by waving their tails or standing on hind legs.

Retail specialists predict that when the outdoor and sporting goods megastore opens Wednesday - one of the first at Patriot Place - its ripples will be felt throughout the region.

"They are almost a tourist attraction," said Richard Fenker of the retail consulting firm Experian Business Strategies. "When they get this big, they become entertainment."

Bass Pro officials say they do not know how many people will show up for the grand opening, but note that 20,000 came to the grand opening of the chain’s first store in California this year.

The company specializes in fishing, boating, and hunting equipment, but it also sells apparel, camping and hiking gear, and general merchandise. The new store includes an indoor archery range.

In about a month, a sit-down restaurant is slated to open inside the Foxborough store. The store will also offer classes and demonstrations, and a 100-person meeting room that will be open to Scouting groups and sportsmen’s and environmental clubs.

"We consider ourselves more than just a sporting goods store," said Tom Keating, head of promotions for the Missouri-based company. "It’s a whole experience."

Company representatives note that while most customers will come from within 50 miles of the store, others will travel 500 miles to visit.

The arrival of Bass Pro Shops, which has 46 outlets in North America, can help and hurt local merchants, according to retail specialists.

"It can negatively impact smaller fishing and tackle stores and some of the outfitters, but as far as the economy goes, they tend to bring in more business than they would take away," said John Bemis, executive vice president and director of leasing and development for the real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle Retail.

Area merchants appear not to be worried about the arrival of Bass Pro, according to Susan McQuaid, president of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Members of the chamber recently heard a presentation on Patriot Place from officials of the Kraft Group, which is developing the area next to the stadium as a shopping and entertainment center.

"People seem enthusiastic about what is taking place," McQuaid said. "Certainly, a Bass Pro Shop is something we haven’t seen in this region. They are trying to make it a place where people can bring their families."

Bass Pro Shops is not the only outdoor specialty retailer targeting the area. Two days after Bass Pro’s opening, L.L. Bean will open its second Massachusetts store at Mansfield Crossing on Route 140 in Mansfield.

While the two retailers will sell many of the same products, the scale of the operations will be very different. The L.L. Bean store will be about 25,000 square feet, while Bass Pro Shops will be six times larger. The other Massachusetts L.L. Bean store is in Burlington.

Laurie Brooks, spokeswoman for L.L. Bean, said the Freeport, Maine-based company has a strong and loyal customer base. She said the two national chains have the same objective.

"What we are all competing for is our customers’ time - using our products and getting out into the outdoors," Brooks said.

The market for outdoor products and services has been growing nationally, according to Denise Conroy-Galley, senior vice president of marketing and research for the Outdoor Channel. She noted that a recent US government survey identified 87 million Americans as outdoor enthusiasts, up 6 million from 2002.

Both L.L. Bean and Bass Pro Shops are planning big celebrations next week. The L.L. Bean store will open at 9 a.m. and stay open around the clock until 8 p.m. Nov. 18. The event is in the spirit of the L.L. Bean Freeport flagship store, which never closes.

Grand opening events for Bass Pro will start at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 and will include appearances by NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr., television fishing star Jimmy Houston, and New England Patriots Rodney Harrison, Mike Vrabel, and Matt Light.

Patriot Place, which is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2008, is to include a hotel, multiplex cinema, New England football hall of fame, medical office building, a dozen restaurants, and about 70 stores.

Robert Preer can be reached at preer@globe.com.

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Australia warns Indonesian fishermen against trespassing

JAKARTA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Despite mounting public outcry in Indonesia, the Australian government is adamant about continuing its zero-tolerance approach toward Indonesian fishermen caught in its waters.

Australia’s ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer, in a recent visit to East Nusa Tenggara province, reiterated his government’s stance on illegal fishing.

The country’s laws specifically target fishermen using modern boats and industrial-grade fishing equipment.

When fishermen are caught violating Australian maritime laws, authorities generally sink their boats and destroy their equipment, Farmer said.

"However, fishermen using traditional boats and equipment are still allowed to fish in Australian waters ... specifically designated for that purpose," he was quoted Thursday by local newspaper The Jakarta Post as saying.

In 2006, Australian authorities apprehended a total of 359 ships belonging to Indonesian fishermen. In 2005, the number of crews caught violating the country’s maritime laws numbered 279.

Farmer said in 2006, the Australian parliament ratified a law providing legal grounds for authorities to imprison foreign fishermen violating Australian laws.

Indonesian fishermen caught fishing in Australian waters face prison sentences of up to three years.

"We need to work together to ensure the sustainability of fisheries resources on both sides of the border," he said, adding that illegal fishing was a common problem that cost the Australian and Indonesian economies millions of dollars each year.