posted by admin on Mar 1
Ice fishing has come a long way since the days of sitting on a pail with a fish hook attached to a stick. Now a days, there are all kinds of gear used for ice fishing. Depth finders, GPS systems, underwater cameras and fish shanties to keep the wind and weather at bay; are just a few of the more contemporary types of gear. Fish or ice shanties can be used to store equipment, as well as, food and drinks. The shanty does sound nice, but to me Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Feb 27
Fish bones by ancient campfires have proven the man has been a fisherman for over 40,000 years. Although man no longer fishes for his personal sustenance, he continues to go to the rivers, lakes, ocean and streams to fish. Fishing is one of the fastest growing recreations and for many it has become more than a sport; it is a discipline and a passion. Whether fishing for bluegill or blue marlin, trout or tuna, there is some required gear.
The first fishing rods were Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Feb 24
Are you gearing up for the ultimate fly fishing trip? To ensure that your experience is enjoyable and successful make sure you have the right equipment before stepping into the wild.
One of the most important items for any fly fisherman is the rod. This can be your most expensive piece of equipment. Rods vary by flexibility or stiffness, their length, and what they are made of or composition. As an angler, you will choose the length of the rod based on inch for a trout rod to the Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Feb 22
Ah, fishing.
Sitting in a boat, or on land, rod in your hand, catching fish as the breeze blows by, nothing could be simpler, right?
Fishing isn’t just about catching fish, it’s about the gear. You need certain gear in order to have the bare minimum needed to catch fish.
First you’ll need your fishing license if your area requires one. The second thing you’ll need is a good fishing rod. And with the rod you’ll need fishing line, a few lures, some hooks, maybe some worms or other critters to use as bait.
If it’s a Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Feb 20
Saltwater fishing is completely different from fresh water fishing and any experienced fisherman will tell you this. A trip to your local sporting goods store will provide you with a refreshing list of necessities for you to have a successful saltwater fishing experience. One of the first things you need to know is if you will be fishing from the shore or if you will be going out on a boat to do some deeper sea fishing. Deeper water means bigger fish and bigger fish require a different type of bait, heftier lines, a stronger Read the rest of this entry »