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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Concentrate on your fishing
- I was watching a TV Show with Bill Dance and he was talking about concentration. I thought well this is going to be a boring show but of course, it wasn't. Matter of fact it made sense. Bill says Concentration not only makes you a better fishermen but also helps you forget your daily woes.Learn something from every cast. When you get a strike.....analyze it. What was the cover? ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Techniques and tactics for nymphing
- Just like dry fly fishing, there are many, many ways to fish a nymph. Which one you should use really boils down to how skilled you are in nymph fly fishing and what you are attempting to catch and where you are doing it. Make sense? Probably not, but let's move forward to give you some idea on the different nymphing techniques available when fly fishing.This e-book goes over the easiest me...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 small items that any successfully nymph fisherman will want to have. These items are strike indicators, some small weights, and a good pair of fly fishin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Challenges of nymph fly fishing
- When nymph fly fishing, the angler is imitating the juvenile stage of aquatic insects. As such, all fly fishing is done underwater, not on top of it. Thus, unlike when dry fly fishing, an angler will not see a rise or the fish itself pop through the surface when gulping in a fly.Additionally, unlike dry fly fishing, when using nymphs an angler will usually not be able to see the actual fly ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 fishing techniques. Since the fly is underwater and is often extremely small, nymph fishing can test the abilities of any angle...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you holding your mouth right to catch more fish?
- My young stepson and I was fishing at Rush Creek in Ohio and using the same rod and reel, line and lure. Everything was exactly the same, the problem was I had caught about a dozen bass and he hadn't caught any and we were only standing about 10 feet apart.He finally asked me why I was catching all the fish and he wasn't. I said "Well John, you're not holding your mouth right". He said "How...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Concentrate on your bass fishing
- I was watching a TV Show with Bill Dance and he was talking about concentration. I thought well this is going to be a boring show but of course, it wasn't. Matter of fact it made sense. Bill says Concentration not only makes you a better fishermen but also helps you forget your daily woes.Learn something from every cast. When you get a strike.....analyze it. What was the cover? ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Orlando florida fishing - redfish capital of the world
- When visitors think of Orlando and Central Florida, they imagine the exciting attractions, breath-taking roller coasters, and swimming with the dolphins. What many people don't know is that fishing in the Orlando, Florida area is just as exciting. The Central Florida East Coast is also named the "Redfish Capital of the World". The area is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. It offers visitors a differ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Drop-shotting for picky-overfished bass
- There is a fairly new technique when it comes to bass fishing but it works great especially when bass are under a lot of pressure, it's called drop-shotting. When you see other fishermen using worms and fishing the edges of creek channels, try this and fish the bottom of the channels instead of the edges. It's also good around boat docks and bridges and in shallow water when the bass are bedding....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bass fishing in the winter in the north
- The next few days in Ohio are supposed to be in the 50's, so, guess what I plan on doing if the lakes thaw out? Yep, go fishing for bass.As you know the bass are not going to spend a lot of energy going after your bait, so offer them something a little larger than usual. A 10" worm comes to mind, a pig and jig or something to that effect.Where you might have this in the water for 30 ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - I gave a brand new rod and reel to an alligator for free
- One day a friend and I decided to go fishing in Florida. It was a beautiful day and we were going in my friend's boat, so we got up at 4 AM and was on our way for about an hour's drive. We finally got there and backed the boat into the water, I do want to say one thing, there are some primitive boat ramps in Florida.First thing I noticed was all the alligators, now I'm not afraid of gators ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My fishing trip with the pro
- I was in Southwest Florida and was asked to go fishing by one of the pro bass fisherman there. Thinking I would learn a lot that day, I graciously accepted his kind offer.So, we begin our trip to Lake Okeechobee about 4 hours away. We put this bass boat in and away we went......full throttle! I soon realized these boats don't have a slow or medium speed, when you hit the key, you're on your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Something is buzzing and its not bees
- We all have used buzz baits and we know why the bass like them right? It's because of that little stream of water. Wrong! It's the sound! Yep, sound attracts the bass then sight.Bass has exceptional hearing and sound travels 5 times faster in the water than in air.On the other hand water isn't a good conductor for light waves. Since only a few of your casts land by a fish, using a lu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A technique to catch trophy size bass
- There is a craze going on that produces big bass, it's called flippin. Flippin puts the lure where the big bass are.....in cover! You will want a 7 1/2 to 8 foot rod with at least 20 pound test on your reel with the drag tightened. You will also want a 1/8 ounce to 1 ounce weight according to the cover you are trying to go through. Don't forget the big hook, 4/0 to 5/0 is best in my opinion....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The old man and his bluegills
- I started fishing a little lake just south of Somerset, Ohio, called Clouse Lake about 35 years ago. Matter of fact, when I first started fishing it, I fished with a fly rod. One day, I was fishing and noticed this older gentleman trying to get a little plastic boat on his car after a hard day's fishing. He was using a fly rod too. We began chatting and discovered we lived about 10 miles from one ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dry fly techniques
- Dry fly angling is at the top of any fly fisherman's list of fun fishing. The visual dry fly catch continues to excite many anglers as the best way to angle the fly. Many anglers try to keep themselves busy with various fly tying techniques as well as nymphing techniques. We will discuss several of those techniques below, but for now we will start with dry fly techniques.To watch the fly dr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trout species ? cutthroat trout and golden trout
- Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout are generally found only in high alpine lakes or in some selected areas of the Pacific Northwest.The Cutthroat Trout is the original trout of the Rocky Mountains. Unlike Brown Trout which were originally introduced to the Eastern United States, Cutthroat Trout are originally from the Western half of the United States.What separates the Cutthroat Trout...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 the Western Cutthroat trout ? with its range extending all the way from Canada down to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trout species ? rainbow trout and brown trout
- Rainbow Trout: Few freshwater fish can match the fighting spirit and beauty of a Rainbow Trout.The Rainbow Trout is a well-traveled species of fish. Originally, the Rainbow Trout was found in the coastal rivers in the United States on the west coast but today, Rainbow Trout are found throughout the United States, as well as in the cold-water streams of South America, Europe, New Zealand and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 may be the opportunity to test ones' individual skill against nature - in an intricate game of cat and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding trophy bass
- Have you ever noticed some people have all the luck when it comes to catching huge bass? Maybe, it's not luck at all, it is most likely they know where to look for the lunkers and what the big bass need to survive. Bass continue growing their whole life but when you have the right elements, they can grow to be monsters.Big bass needs an abundance of food,shad, crawfish and shiners all are g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Photographing your trophy fish
- When it comes to catch and release lakes, it is important for you to be ready to catch your fish, take a prize-winning shot and release your giant back into the water for others to enjoy. Before setting out on your trophy trout fishing trip with your fishing partner or guide, keep these few photo tips in mind.Bring along a good, reliable camera. It doesn't matter if it is digital or 35 mm, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 a hot spot is passed right over. Don't just cast out a couple times and move on ? probe it thoroughly from the deepes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Night fishing preparation
- I have to admit this subject bores me to tears. Amazingly, the simple fact is that every time I interviewed a fisherman about night fishing tips he mentioned preparation at the top of the list.As boring as the topic can be, make it a habit to go through this section as a checklist before embarking an a night fishing excursion. I am guilty of forgetting some essentials from time to time ? ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find fish
- PondsAnywhere there is a pond; it could be a hidden hotspot for fish. The bottom line is, no matter how small the pond may be, it is only a matter of time until the fish find it. If you live near farmland, a great way to scout around for these hidden hotspots is to schedule a flight over the area and map out any bodies of water you may have missed.Using HayIf it ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to fish spring trout streams
- Fishing spring creeks isn't easy. Don't expect large quantities of catches, but do expect a challenging experience which has a certain mystique about it. Catching just a few trout, will give you a feeling of accomplishment.Spinfishing is illegal on most spring creeks, but you can use a variety of flyfishing methods such as sight casting to "rooters" burrowing in aquatic plants for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 when the plug is hung up, and even if the extra stretching force isn't enough to break fre...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chumming and plankton fish catching tips
- In night fishing 95% of success is determined before your line is wet. It is recommended to start an evening feeding frenzy along the food chain with your big game fish as the final predator.Proper chummingThe darker the skies get, the more fish rely on their senses of smell and movement. The fish must sense either wounded prey moving, or the smell of food. A good method for t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bass fishing tips
- 3 Lures You Must HaveDo you know what the top 3 lures for catching Bass are? Though there aren't any specific statistics, a survey was conducted amongst the pro bass fishermen and it was found that plastic worms won by a large margin. Second and third place were the spinnerbait and then the crank bait.Picking one of these 3 is not enough, however. You must take into account th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ice fishing in the wisconsin winter
- It's late December... temperatures are racing towards 0 degrees. Ice is covering most of the lakes in Wisconsin and getting thick on the lakes in the Northern half of the state.This is the time of the year when the die-hards come out to take on the bitter cold to do what they love... fish!But ice fishing doesn't have to be just for those fishing fanatics. If you usually put fishing i...
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