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
Fishing Equipment Tips
Cheap SinkersSpark 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... Read More
Grandpas Pond
We can learn alot from kids.Last Friday, which incidently was St. Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec, was also the day we decided to have Grandpa's Pond day in Shady Cove, Oregon.Everything went off just as planned. In Shady Cove, anyway.A beautiful early summer day, this is the annual "take the... Read More
Teaching a Kid to Fish
Teaching a kid to fish does not have to be difficult, if you follow the right steps. There is an old Chinese proverb that states:"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". How true... Read More
Nymph Fishing Techniques
Small stream nymphing is a very productive form of fly fishing. At times, you will not rise a fish to a dry fly. Yet there are fish feeding actively below the surface. So, you put the fly (nymph) to the fish.Nymph fishing is probably the most challenging of all fly... Read More
The Way Of A Bass Fisherman With a Fly Rod And The Way Of A Bass With A Fly
-----SIDEBAR------------------------------------------Older fly fishing classics contain a wealth of knowledge for the beginner fly fisher as well as the experienced angler.The following is an excerpt from Practical Fly Fishing, by Larry St. John (1920)-----END SIDEBAR----------------------------------WADING A STREAMIdeal FishingThe ideal way to fish a bass stream, if its depth and bottom will... Read More
Further North to Alaska
With the excitement of my first trip to Alaska still fresh and percolating in my mind, I can hardly keep from telling fishing friends and aquaintances of my ensuing trip.As you would well expect, it draws different and varied responses from those that I tell. Tom, a softball teammate and... Read More
Colorado Fly Fishing ? Bait Huckin vs. Fly Fishin
It was one of those fishing trips. You know, everyone catches fish but you, you loose six or eight of your most expensive streamers, it rains buckets, and you sink the boat. That's right; I got skunked at Steamboat Lake over Memorial weekend.I was determined to show those meat huckers... Read More
Why Do I Fish?
As part of an email discussion list I'm part of, the subject of following our passions came up. I mentioned that one of my lifelong passions was fishing. I got the following reply... Thanks, John for sharing your passion with us. So -- John -- when you are fishing... What... Read More
Fly Fishing Secrets for the Novice as Well as the Seasoned Angler
Perhaps the most rewarding element of fly fishing is the variety of beautiful natural surroundings in which anglers often find themselves; a secluded stream up in the mountains, a peaceful meandering river deep in the forest, or a tranquil blue lake somewhere out in big sky country. For some, it... Read More
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A New World Record Bass
Many people go to Florida to fish for that trophy... Read More
Dry Fly Techniques
Dry fly angling is at the top of any fly... Read More
The Value of Observation
The beginner must learn to look with eyes that see.... Read More
Fly Fishing Journals ? Keep Track of Your Trips
Fly fishing is addictive. Once you start, you'll never stop.... Read More
Care And Repair Of Fishing Lures
Making fishing lures may be easy for the seasoned do-it-yourself... Read More
Why Do I Fish?
As part of an email discussion list I'm part of,... Read More
Making The Most of Your Time - Fishing Safety Rules Everyone Should Know
When you are going fishing, whether nearby your home or... Read More
Monster Hunt: Ledge Lunker Blues Part I
Originally published in Procats Online MagazineSummertime angling for trophy-sized blue... Read More
Organization is Key to Successful Fishing
Talk to a professional angler like Kevin Schweder(2003 PWT Rookie... Read More
The Yellowfins from HELL!
Hi Lee Palm/Red Rooster crew(San Diego - California).. Keep my... Read More
Introduction to Lake Fly Fishing Techniques
Often lake fish will gather in schools and cruise around... Read More
Finding Trophy Bass
Have you ever noticed some people have all the luck... Read More
Spinnerbait Tactics That Work
How many fish have you missed?It is said you could... Read More
Fort Lauderdale Swordfishing - The Perfect Fix for the Experienced Angler
If you are looking to do battle with the toughest... Read More
How to Fish Spring Trout Streams
Fishing spring creeks isn't easy. Don't expect large quantities of... Read More
Satisfy Your Thirst for Fishing ? 3 Parts to the Fishing Cocktail
Everyone who fishes either for sport or fun knows that... Read More
Its Raining... Time to Go Fishing!
Ah, fishing in the rain. You may not like the... Read More
Fishing The Henrys Fork.... First Test
All the books written on fly fishing all mention the... Read More
Choosing Steelhead Gear
Steelhead GearLike many things in fly fishing you can ask... Read More
The Fish Dont Care What You Wear
The fish don't care what you wear.... Read More
Fishing the Points
Sometimes bass fishing in a big lake can be overwhelming.... Read More
On The Road...With Jack Karpawack
Jack Karpawack here.I've taken to the road...Life can be simple,and... Read More
Tips To Getting Sponsored For Fishing Tournaments
One of the most important steps in getting sponsored to... Read More
Night Fishing Preparation, The Key To Success
Preparation is the Key To Successful Night Fishing, You Better... Read More
The Worlds Top Water Bass Fishing Champion And His Techniques
I was fishing a small lake in central California back... Read More
Fly Fishing the Tide Rips for Coho Salmon off the Northwest Tip of Washington State
Tide rips are one of the most common areas to... Read More
Stream Trout Fishing
Many people enjoy a nice, long fishing trip. Others enjoy... Read More
Choosing The Fishing Trip Destination Thats Right For Your Group
Try doing a web search on the words "fishing lodge"... Read More
Do You Know How to Fillet a Fish?
Finally you've caught the perfect fish. Now, do you know... 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... Read More
Trout Species ? Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout: Few freshwater fish can match the fighting spirit... Read More
Tarpon Fishing and Catching The Elusive Silver King - Megalops Atlanticus
If you have ever had the priviledge of hooking up... Read More
North to Alaska
For many fishermen Alaska is the ultimate "mecca" of fishing.... Read More
Orlando Florida Fishing - Redfish Capital of the World
When visitors think of Orlando and Central Florida, they imagine... Read More
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Paradox (PB&JP)
I started keeping a fishing calendar this past year. My... Read More
Finding Trophy Bass
Have you ever noticed some people have all the luck... Read More
Caring for Your Inflatable Boat - Common Sense & Consistency Are the Keys
Thousands of years ago, the first inflatable boats, made from... Read More
Where To Find 10 Fly Fishing Tips In A Single Paragraph
When looking for information on how to fly fish, fly... Read More
The Things You Wont Look Out For (But Should) When Night Fishing
5 Things To Be Careful of When Night FishingNight fishing... Read More
Fishing for Salmon? Do You Know the Different Salmon Species?
Did you know that there are five species of Pacific... Read More
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... Read More
Find and Catch Those Pesky Fish with a Garmin 240 Fish Finder
Garmin 240 Fish Finder Depthfinder with Transducer - a reviewThe... Read More
Fort Lauderdale Swordfishing - The Perfect Fix for the Experienced Angler
If you are looking to do battle with the toughest... Read More
Women and Fishing -- Not Just A Mans Sport
More and more women are learning to enjoy fishing each... Read More
Tarpon Fishing and Catching The Elusive Silver King - Megalops Atlanticus
If you have ever had the priviledge of hooking up... Read More
Fly Casting - the Overhead Cast
The overhead cast is the most basic fly cast. Learn... Read More
General Overview About Trout Senses
When fly fishing for trout, it is of crucial importance... Read More
Trout Species ? Cutthroat Trout and Golden Trout
Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout are generally found only in high... Read More
The Joys of Trout Fishing
The thrill of trout fishing! It is the best, isn't... Read More
Night Fishing Preparation, The Key To Success
Preparation is the Key To Successful Night Fishing, You Better... Read More
Anglers Who Want Quality Equipment at a Reasonable Price Need the Garmin 160 Fish Finder
The Garmin 160 Fish Finder has some big advantages over... Read More
Fly Fishing for Saltwater Salmon with Surface Flies
One of the greatest thrills in Pacific Northwest fly fishing... Read More
Swimbaits Are Swimming East
What lures are 4-13" long, been used regularly on the... Read More
From Personal Belly Boats to High Performance Racers - An Overview of Inflatable Boats
Inflatable boats, also called rubber boats or dinghies, have been... Read More
Gear Needed for Fishing with Nymphs
Now that we've covered what nymph fly fishing is all... Read More
On The Road...With Jack Karpawack
Jack Karpawack here.I've taken to the road...Life can be simple,and... Read More
Bass Fishing? Watch Out For the Gators!
Lakes in certain parts of the country contain more than... Read More
A Technique To Catch Trophy Size Bass
There is a craze going on that produces big bass,... Read More
How To Catch Largemouth Bass
Six strategies for a good day's fishing(1) Largemouth Bass like... Read More
The Ubiquitous Woolly Bugger
The ubiquitous Woolly Bugger, never quite spelled correctly to my... Read More
Do You Know How to Fillet a Fish?
Finally you've caught the perfect fish. Now, do you know... Read More
Interesting Features of The Speckled Trout
For those who are interested in speckled trout, you will... Read More
Join The Vespa Fishing Team
High fuel prices got you down?Imagine how most of us... Read More
The Sublime Pleasure of Fly Fishing
Fly fishing has a history stretching back to... Read More
Care And Repair Of Fishing Lures
Making fishing lures may be easy for the seasoned do-it-yourself... Read More
Fly Fishing Small Streams
Picture this; you've spent some time hiking into a small... Read More
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