Finding and Catching Fish has Never Been Easier With the Garmin 250 Fish Finder

The Garmin Fishfinder 250 is Garmin's latest addition to their family of marine chartplotters, handheld GPS, fish finders and GPS sounders and its already gaining a great reputation amongst the angling community.We met up with Johnathan W Ross, a surgeon and keen fisherman to find out his views on the... Read More

Fishing Grubs, The React Lure for all Seasons

One of the most versatile of all lures, the grub mimics baitfish better than almost any other soft plastic bait, and they can be fished many different ways and all year round.A grub's fat short body and thin twisting tail displaces a tremendous amount of water as it moves along,... Read More

Interesting Features of The Speckled Trout

For those who are interested in speckled trout, you will be happy to know that these fish are some great catches. One of the most interesting features of this fish is the actual speckled trout fishing you will get to do. And, when you do hook the speckled trout, you... Read More

Find and Catch More Fish, Quickly and Easily, with the FISHIN BUDDY 2255

"Wherever you like to fish-lakes, reservoirs, rivers or streams, you'll never have a fishing buddy who can spot fish as easy and as fast as a Bottom Line Fishing Buddy?."If you are fishing primarily in lakes I recommend the Bottom Line Fishing Buddy 2255 highly - it's a reasonably priced,... Read More

There Is Bass In The Grass

Did you ever plan that fishing trip to the big lake, then when you got there you realized you had no idea where to start fishing? Too much ground to cover, right? Let's break it down a bit to simplify it.The first thing you want to look for is cover;... Read More

Techniques of Wet Fly Fishing

Many anglers who are new to fly fishing consider dry fly fishing the "traditional" way of catching trout. Well, that's not entirely true. Wet fly fishing dates back hundreds of years, well before dry fly fishing came around.Wet fly fishing is one of the best ways for anglers to get... Read More

Saltwater Fishing Tips

Get Rid Of SharksSharks buggin' you? To get rid of them pour some fish blood on a paper towel or newspaper and roll it into a ball. Toss it overboard and the sharks will follow it with the current.Many anglers move much too quickly from spot to spot. Many times... Read More

Fishing The Henrys Fork.... First Test

All the books written on fly fishing all mention the Henry's Fork.They say you owe it to yourself to fish the Henry's Fork, at least once in your life.As far as scenery goes--they are right. The river around Last Chance is a high mountain meadow meandering stream. The backdrop of... Read More

Ever Said: We Should Have Caught Bass By Now?

Have you ever been on a lake and thought to yourself or said to your fishing partner, "We should have caught some fish by now"? Well, maybe it's time to downsize. One reason to downsize is when the bass are going through the stages between spawn and postspawn like they... Read More

A Big Fish Story

Ketchikan, located in southeast Alaska, is a good place to fish for halibut. Sally and John Balch live in Ketchikan and have a favorite spot nearby to halibut fish. It's a secret spot, so don't ask where it is.The Balches were fishing there one Sunday and having good luck landing... Read More

Pitchin For Large Mouth Bass

Well, we have talked about flippin and now we'll mention pitchin.Both techniques are used to fish cover and to do it quietly. Use pitchin when the distance is too long for flippin, to fish under boat docks, brush piles, logs and shallow water. You can use pitchin to fish with... Read More

Gear Needed for Fishing with Nymphs

Now that we've covered what nymph fly fishing is all about, let's next take a look at what sort of fly fishing gear you're going to need to do it. While nymph fly fishing uses pretty much the same gear you use when dry fly fishing, there is a few... Read More

Trout Species ? Brook Trout

Brook Trout: Frequently gullible, yet extremely tasty, Brook Trout are wonderful trout to fish for - especially since they frequently inhabit the most beautiful stream settings in the U.S.The Brook Trout was originally found in the Midwest and along the East Coast. It is sort of the Eastern counterpart to... Read More

Bass Fishing - Recreation or Obsession?

First of all, we need to look at the word ... recreation. When I break it down, it comes out re-creation. What this means to me is a re-creating of myself; a way to get away from it all and do some soul searching and some thinking and ...... Read More

Tarpon Fishing and Catching The Elusive Silver King - Megalops Atlanticus

If you have ever had the priviledge of hooking up on a big tarpon then you know the exhilaration and thrill of testing yourself in battle against one of the most sought after gamefish in the world. This distinction is easy to see at first glance as the tarpon starts... Read More

A Guide to Non-Typical Catfish Fishing Techniques - Part II

Method 1EquipmentI fish baits at all depths, not just the bottom, in wide-open water. I always set up and fish deep lake structures. Besides an understanding of the contours on the bottom of the lake, being mobile and being able to read your fish locator are the keys. The tools... Read More

Four Fly Fishing Tips

Good Fly PresentationObviously, the goal when casting a fly is to present the fly to the fish in a realistic manner. You are trying to simulate nature here. If you are going for trout in a stream, for instance, this means a drag-free float of 36 inches over a precise... Read More

The Fish Dont Care What You Wear

The fish don't care what you wear. Waders, vests and hats for fishermen are necessities to brave the elements. Waders are a must if you are planning any surfcasting or stream wading. And what you need to know about waders, no matter how much you spend for... Read More

Some Things You May Not Know About Luring Fish In The Night

Night fishing is becoming more and more popular recently, and for good reason.Not only do you get cooler temperatures, less competition and congestion for the best areas, but there are also many more opportunities for bigger catches.When it comes to night fishing, do you need special bait?Yes and no. Depending... Read More

Do Fish See in Color

Fish do indeed perceive color. Every fly fisher knows that or ought to know that. Like humans, the retina of a fish have rods and cones. Cones are used in the day and rods at night. Color vision evolved to help fish identify potential food. In the environment of the... Read More

Fly Fishing for Saltwater Salmon with Surface Flies

One of the greatest thrills in Pacific Northwest fly fishing is bringing large anadramous fish to a surface fly. While surface fishing in the saltwater is not as popular as subsurface fly fishing, feeding saltwater coho salmon will take a popper quite aggressively. Neah Bay is the best place to... Read More

The Truth About Night Fishing

Why Night Fishing Beats Day Fishing Any Day of the WeekWithout a doubt, night fishing is better than day fishing for many reasons.One of the biggest reasons is the size of the fish you can catch at night. In almost every circumstance, you will catch bigger fish at night than... Read More

The Hendrickson Mayfly

Mayflies are essential to trout fly fishing. There are still ultra purists who consider casting dry mayfly patterns upstream to rising trout the ONLY form of fly fishing. I wasn't brought up that way and find that way of thinking too limiting. For one thing it would severely limit my... Read More

What You Need To Know Before You Sell Your Boat

As the owner/operator of a full service boat detailing-yacht maintenance business I can't help but chuckle sometimes at seeing the extremes that otherwise bright, intelligent, successful, people will go to in a misguided attempt to save a few dollars.One of the biggest mistakes that we see is that people will... Read More

Why Do You Need a Tacklebox?

A tacklebox or a tackle bag is a necessity to store your fishing lures, bobbers, and hooks. A tacklebox is a necessity to store your expensive lures. The more you fish the more expensive lures you will accumulate. I can't imagine over time having a tangled mess... Read More

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Asian Carp Could Hurt Boating, Fishing Industry in Great Lakes
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Shifting haul of fish blamed in 2008 sinking
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A New Bedford-based fishing boat capsized and sank last year because it became unstable when a full fishing net was being ...
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No need for a fishing license at Lake Poway
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POWAY — When Lake Poway opened today for fall trout fishing, anglers no longer needed a state fishing license at the suburban reservoir. ...

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Bass Pro Shops offers Black Friday Fishing Deals
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Shopping at first light may be just as good as fishing at first light. Morning specials will abound at Bass Pro Shops on Black Friday. ...
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Fishing with John Edd
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GULF COAST, Ala. - It's an old rule of thumb. People tell you when you fish, you have to be patient. A popping cork is one of the hardest baits to fish, ...
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Fishing report
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Lake Success — Fishing is good for trout, bass and carp. Trout are biting on powerbait, salmon eggs and red worms. Bass are biting on crawdads and ...
Fishing report: Russian River Steelhead clinics a great stocking stuffer ideaNapa Valley Register
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BBC News
Congo fishing rights clashes 'force thousands to flee'
BBC News
The violence started last month after a dispute over fishing rights. Local MPs have asked for more security in the region and a small number of UN ...

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HUNTING AND FISHING NOTEBOOK: Citizens sought for advisory panels
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However, until then the group is expected to meet once a month with its initial attention riveted on changes to sport-fishing opportunities the fish and ...

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Black Friday deals on camping, hunting and fishing gear
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Is someone on your list wanting to learn the art of fly fishing? These guys can help you. They don't have a Black Friday sale, but it is somewhere else to ...

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Winter trout fishing looks hot
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That means they will be significantly more along the road to behemoth status for deep-winter ice fishing and for opening day of regular trout season in ...

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