Fishing is a fun and tranquil sport that lets you spend quiet time with your friends, family and with Mother Nature.
Fresh water fishing is a sport involving the catching of fish in lakes, rivers and streams. It involves a lot of patience, challenge and a lot of acquired skill over time. Anyone can participate in this fun activity, including the kids.
To start, you have to check your State’s fishing requirements and make sure if a license is needed for you to fish. If it is required, you must acquire one by checking with a sporting goods store. They will help you how to get it, and some will even provide it for you.
During the time that you are in your favorite sporting goods store, you can look around and buy the right fishing equipment that you will be need for your trip. Considering that you are a beginner, make sure that you budget well the cost and your spending on the equipment, not deciding on expensive equipments; buy only the basic things you will need.
When in doubt as to what is needed, ask the help of the store keeper, but do keep in mind that you need to stick to a budget. Take your time and don’t hesitate to ask how to use each piece of equipment that is offered to you. Artificial lures for bait can be used or you can simply look for worms from your back yard.
An inexpensive fishing rod and reel will be enough along with a fishing line, hooks, weights, a bobber (this keeps your line afloat), fishing lures and net. A polarized sunglass is also essential, as it will help to see clearly through the water and lessen the glare.
Then if you don’t know the good locations to fish, ask about local “hot” spots, or check your State’s fishing regulations for information about fishing locations around your State.
The time will surely come when you will be a better fisherman; then you may decide on upgrading your equipment. In the meantime, keep things simple.
It is always advised that you avoid fishing alone. Always be with a friend, as when emergency strikes, there can be someone who can call for help.
It is wise to start fishing in shallow waters. Aim your cast in shady or rocky areas where the water is deep, as this is where the fish is expected to be found. Keep in mind that this is all practice first.
As your skill level develops and increases, you can then attempt into deeper waters. But before going, take the time to practice casting to familiarize yourself with your rod and your reel.
What better place to practice than your back yard. To do so, mark off an area using a rope and use this as your guide in aiming your cast. Rehearse and study your movements to discover a method that will work for you. Bear in mind, cast with your wrist, and not with your arm.
Fishing hooks are very sharp and needed to be handled with care to avoid injury. Before casting, it is important that you should look around you and stay unobstructed to avoid hurting other people with your hook.
When the right time has come and you go fishing for real, keep in mind to cast your line always ahead of the fish, making your bait land slowly, with as little splash as possible. The fish will see well at a close point, but cannot see behind.
If your casts are going in a disorganized manner, move closer to the water so you can gain better accuracy.
Watch the bobber closely for any movement. If and when a fish grabs the bait, the bobber will be pulled under water. This signals that you got a fish on the line. Don’t get too excited. Remain calm.
Keeping your line tight, slowly reel in your catch. Place the net near and use it to bring the fish out. Remove the hook from the fish with great care.
If you got an undersized fish (as noted in the state’s regulation book), quickly return it to the water. Likewise, if you have no intention in eating your catch, do not waste it and return it to the water. Releasing the fish will supply the water with more fish, giving future fishermen the thrill to experience a catch.
Lastly, look around you and feel the calm, restful and serene view of the river.
Have fun!
Thanks Dale
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Friday, July 27, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tips for Archery Fishing
Also known as Bow fishing, this is a sport wherein a fisherman uses archery equipment to fish.
A regular hunting bow can be used for fishing by simply attaching a reel to the front of the bow grip.
Archery fishing is especially favored by regular hunters when regular game like deer are off season. This way they can continuously hone their skills for whatever season it may be.
Before engaging in archery fishing, one must first take into consideration the following:
1. A fisherman must be duly licensed. Some states require that an individual have a state license to fish.
2. Equipment. Most states have a predetermined set of approved equipment for archery fishing.
3. Archery Safety Course. Still, some states require that an individual go through an approved safety course for archery fishing to ensure that the individual is well versed with the proper safety precautions and information regarding applicable laws in fishing.
4. Seasons. Bow fishing in some states can only be done in certain seasons. This is to allow the fish to spawn.
5. Species of fish. Some states have rules forbidding archery fishing for some species of fish.
The following skills are necessary for an individual to obtain and practice:
Knot tying. Though it may seem like a simple task, tying knots that will not slip (line for the arrow) are crucial in bow fishing.
Tuning. Tuning is making sure that the bow is at its best working condition. To ensure this, one has to continuously adjust the rest and calibrate the nock.
For a faster tuning process, one may shoot a regular bow-fishing arrow (without the tip) onto a target made of cardboard.
Marksmanship or targeting. Bow fishing and bow hunting, though similar on some aspects, really do differ on many things. Arrows for bow fishing are heavier, have larger arrow tips and, the most obvious one, has a string attached to the arrow.
And since fish are shot in the water, resistance differs as when compared to shooting in the air (for bow hunting of games)
There are various methods or ways of archery fishing. This includes the following:
1. Still hunting. A fisherman selects a place by the lake in which he would wait for passing fish to shoot its bow at.
2. Stalking. This can be done on foot or while on a boat. One is in constant motion in an attempt to locate fish.
3. Ambush. Fish that are best ambushed are the ones that are spawning since they tend to crowd thus increasing chances of target.
Dale
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A regular hunting bow can be used for fishing by simply attaching a reel to the front of the bow grip.
Archery fishing is especially favored by regular hunters when regular game like deer are off season. This way they can continuously hone their skills for whatever season it may be.
Before engaging in archery fishing, one must first take into consideration the following:
1. A fisherman must be duly licensed. Some states require that an individual have a state license to fish.
2. Equipment. Most states have a predetermined set of approved equipment for archery fishing.
3. Archery Safety Course. Still, some states require that an individual go through an approved safety course for archery fishing to ensure that the individual is well versed with the proper safety precautions and information regarding applicable laws in fishing.
4. Seasons. Bow fishing in some states can only be done in certain seasons. This is to allow the fish to spawn.
5. Species of fish. Some states have rules forbidding archery fishing for some species of fish.
The following skills are necessary for an individual to obtain and practice:
Knot tying. Though it may seem like a simple task, tying knots that will not slip (line for the arrow) are crucial in bow fishing.
Tuning. Tuning is making sure that the bow is at its best working condition. To ensure this, one has to continuously adjust the rest and calibrate the nock.
For a faster tuning process, one may shoot a regular bow-fishing arrow (without the tip) onto a target made of cardboard.
Marksmanship or targeting. Bow fishing and bow hunting, though similar on some aspects, really do differ on many things. Arrows for bow fishing are heavier, have larger arrow tips and, the most obvious one, has a string attached to the arrow.
And since fish are shot in the water, resistance differs as when compared to shooting in the air (for bow hunting of games)
There are various methods or ways of archery fishing. This includes the following:
1. Still hunting. A fisherman selects a place by the lake in which he would wait for passing fish to shoot its bow at.
2. Stalking. This can be done on foot or while on a boat. One is in constant motion in an attempt to locate fish.
3. Ambush. Fish that are best ambushed are the ones that are spawning since they tend to crowd thus increasing chances of target.
Dale
http://dalesblogs.blogspot.com/
http://unityblog1.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 9
This is going to be my ninth article on fishing tid bits. So far I am getting a great response to these articles. They are meant to have tips that everyone can use. Most of the seasoned anglers might even find a helpful tip or two in these articles. Eventually I plan to hone this and turn it into an eBook so go ahead and take advantage of it now. Make sure you tell your friends and family about the fishing tips articles because all I ask in return is that you go out and enjoy the fine fun of fishing.
1. Water Color
In most cases the color of water can determine what color of hook you’re going to use. While this is not the absolute rule you will find it very helpful when trying to find something the fish are biting. If the water is murky then you are going to want to use something fluorescent. If the water is clear then you may want to use something more natural looking.
2. Docks And Piers
All docks for the most part look alike but what we have to recognize is the important differences. A dock with plants around it and deep water very close is going to be a great place to fish. Lots of anglers who own their own docks usually artificially attract fish by using tree tops and planting new plants in the water around their docks.
3. Mud Fishing
Just because the water is dirty shouldn’t be a reason for you not to fish. The fishing may be tougher but they haven’t gone anywhere, it’s just harder for them to find food…in muddy water conditions your going to want to fish shallow, use noisy hooks and make several casts in the same area.
4. Water Levels
Rapid rises or falls in water does have a drastic impact on fishing. Rivers rise or fall a lot quicker than lakes or reservoirs usually. These differences in water levels are usually because of a sudden change in weather such as spring thaws and quick rainstorms. The most important part about fishing at these times is for you to try and plan your fishing trip accordingly.
5. Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegills can make for a very fun day. It’s best to fish bluegills on warm, sunny days. You want little wind and to be honest in these conditions it’s not uncommon for the fish to bite all day. All you have to do is use a simple rig with a bobber with a small jig tipped with crickets below it. My favorite color is yellow.
This is the end of my ninth edition on my fishing tips series. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with you. You can go to his blog to check them out. http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ two of his other popular blogs can be found at http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/ and http://funtidbits.blogspot.com/
1. Water Color
In most cases the color of water can determine what color of hook you’re going to use. While this is not the absolute rule you will find it very helpful when trying to find something the fish are biting. If the water is murky then you are going to want to use something fluorescent. If the water is clear then you may want to use something more natural looking.
2. Docks And Piers
All docks for the most part look alike but what we have to recognize is the important differences. A dock with plants around it and deep water very close is going to be a great place to fish. Lots of anglers who own their own docks usually artificially attract fish by using tree tops and planting new plants in the water around their docks.
3. Mud Fishing
Just because the water is dirty shouldn’t be a reason for you not to fish. The fishing may be tougher but they haven’t gone anywhere, it’s just harder for them to find food…in muddy water conditions your going to want to fish shallow, use noisy hooks and make several casts in the same area.
4. Water Levels
Rapid rises or falls in water does have a drastic impact on fishing. Rivers rise or fall a lot quicker than lakes or reservoirs usually. These differences in water levels are usually because of a sudden change in weather such as spring thaws and quick rainstorms. The most important part about fishing at these times is for you to try and plan your fishing trip accordingly.
5. Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegills can make for a very fun day. It’s best to fish bluegills on warm, sunny days. You want little wind and to be honest in these conditions it’s not uncommon for the fish to bite all day. All you have to do is use a simple rig with a bobber with a small jig tipped with crickets below it. My favorite color is yellow.
This is the end of my ninth edition on my fishing tips series. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with you. You can go to his blog to check them out. http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ two of his other popular blogs can be found at http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/ and http://funtidbits.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 8
This is going to be my eighth article on fishing tid bits. I am so far getting a great response to these articles. These articles are meant to have tips that everyone can use. Most of the seasoned anglers might even find a helpful tip or two in these articles. Eventually I will turn this into an eBook so go ahead and take advantage of it now. Make sure you tell your friends and families about the fishing tips articles because all I ask in return is that you go out and enjoy the fine fun of fishing.
1. Is Your Rod Jammed
Sometimes, especially at the beginning of a new season you go to pull your rod apart and it just won’t budge. You can forge it with something but then you stand the chance of breaking it. So this is what you should do. You will make the rod contract if you wrap ice around it where it joins or leave it outside in the cold and then simply pull it apart.
2. Right Depth Crank baits
You probably have a bunch of crank baits in your tackle box but do you know what depths they are used for. Crank baits are built to run at many different depths and once you throw the package out all will be forgot. You should buy a marker that’s water proof and mark the running depth on each crank bait. That way with a quick glance you can tie on the right hook and get fishing.
3. Perch Eyes For Bait
I have had great luck using perch eyes to catch more perch or walleye. When you catch a feed of perch you should keep all the eyes when you go to clean your fish. Don’t just throw them in the freezer because they will go all mushy. So what you want to do is put them in a little jar with salt water. This will keep them fresh until your next fishing trip.
4. Backlash Can Be Such A Mess
What you want to do to avoid backlash because it even affects the most seasoned anglers. You want to cast as far as you can a few times. Once you have done this then you can string out a couple more feet. At that point you can put on some masking tape to make sure your bird nests don’t appear more often then they need to.
5. Canoe Rod Holders
So many rods so often get broke in canoes because there just isn’t any good storage for rods in canoes. The usually slide to the center where they end up in danger of getting crushed or snapped. I fastened a piece of pipe under the seats of my canoe right along the edge on both sides. Now when traveling I store my rods in there and they are out of the way plus they are out of the way to get damaged.
This is the end of my eighth edition on my series on fishing tips. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ Dale is also an avid writer who is in the process of getting his first novel published. Check out his other blogs. http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ and http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/
1. Is Your Rod Jammed
Sometimes, especially at the beginning of a new season you go to pull your rod apart and it just won’t budge. You can forge it with something but then you stand the chance of breaking it. So this is what you should do. You will make the rod contract if you wrap ice around it where it joins or leave it outside in the cold and then simply pull it apart.
2. Right Depth Crank baits
You probably have a bunch of crank baits in your tackle box but do you know what depths they are used for. Crank baits are built to run at many different depths and once you throw the package out all will be forgot. You should buy a marker that’s water proof and mark the running depth on each crank bait. That way with a quick glance you can tie on the right hook and get fishing.
3. Perch Eyes For Bait
I have had great luck using perch eyes to catch more perch or walleye. When you catch a feed of perch you should keep all the eyes when you go to clean your fish. Don’t just throw them in the freezer because they will go all mushy. So what you want to do is put them in a little jar with salt water. This will keep them fresh until your next fishing trip.
4. Backlash Can Be Such A Mess
What you want to do to avoid backlash because it even affects the most seasoned anglers. You want to cast as far as you can a few times. Once you have done this then you can string out a couple more feet. At that point you can put on some masking tape to make sure your bird nests don’t appear more often then they need to.
5. Canoe Rod Holders
So many rods so often get broke in canoes because there just isn’t any good storage for rods in canoes. The usually slide to the center where they end up in danger of getting crushed or snapped. I fastened a piece of pipe under the seats of my canoe right along the edge on both sides. Now when traveling I store my rods in there and they are out of the way plus they are out of the way to get damaged.
This is the end of my eighth edition on my series on fishing tips. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ Dale is also an avid writer who is in the process of getting his first novel published. Check out his other blogs. http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ and http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 7
This is going to be the seventh article and it’s great to see how many people are interested in the fun of fishing. These articles are meant to have tips that everyone can use. Most of the seasoned anglers might even find a helpful tip or two in these articles. Eventually I will turn this into an eBook so go ahead and take advantage of it now. Make sure you tell your friends and families about the fishing tips articles because all I ask in return is that you go out and enjoy the fine fun of fishing.
1. Fishing With Alka-Seltzer
I learnt this trick by being snoopy and listening in on a couple of fishermen that were catching fish next to me while I was being shut out. When the fishing is slow and they won’t even take a slow moving jig then you want to change things up a little. In the end of a tube jig you want to put a couple pieces of Alka-Seltzer and then shove a little cotton against the tablets. When the water soaks through the cotton the hook will begin to fizz with almost assuredly will attract fish and even more fish strikes on days that strikes seem to be impossible to get.
2. Find The Trout
This is a quick way to find pools of fish for the fly fisherman. Gather up a couple of the local bugs around the shores of your favorite fishing spot. Once you have the bugs you want to toss them in and around the pools to see if the fish surface and feed on them. Once you have established where the fish are you can then cast your fly into that certain pool.
3. Use More Bait
Many times while you’re fishing the catch might be great but unfortunately you keep catching small fish. What you might want to do in this case is use bigger amounts of bait. Instead of one minnow you might want to use two. Remember that in most cases bigger fish want bigger baits.
4. Gloves For Fishing
Catching some larger fish like pike and Muskie can prove to be quite dangerous when it comes to removing the hook. What you want to do is keep a good pair of buckskin gloves in your tackle box just for cases like this. Wear the gloves while getting the hook out of a large fish like this. Chances are the gloves will prevent the hook penetrating you skin incase the fish begin flopping.
5. Pork Rinds Can Be Bulky
If you have to do a lot of walking then you want to minimize the amount of tackle you take with you. One trick to get out of hauling the big bulky pork rind jars is to put some pork rinds in a sealable plastic baggie that can be carried in your vest or a small tackle box.
This is the end of my seventh edition on my series on fishing tips. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ Dale is also an avid writer who is in the process of getting his first novel published. Check out his other blogs. http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ and http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/
1. Fishing With Alka-Seltzer
I learnt this trick by being snoopy and listening in on a couple of fishermen that were catching fish next to me while I was being shut out. When the fishing is slow and they won’t even take a slow moving jig then you want to change things up a little. In the end of a tube jig you want to put a couple pieces of Alka-Seltzer and then shove a little cotton against the tablets. When the water soaks through the cotton the hook will begin to fizz with almost assuredly will attract fish and even more fish strikes on days that strikes seem to be impossible to get.
2. Find The Trout
This is a quick way to find pools of fish for the fly fisherman. Gather up a couple of the local bugs around the shores of your favorite fishing spot. Once you have the bugs you want to toss them in and around the pools to see if the fish surface and feed on them. Once you have established where the fish are you can then cast your fly into that certain pool.
3. Use More Bait
Many times while you’re fishing the catch might be great but unfortunately you keep catching small fish. What you might want to do in this case is use bigger amounts of bait. Instead of one minnow you might want to use two. Remember that in most cases bigger fish want bigger baits.
4. Gloves For Fishing
Catching some larger fish like pike and Muskie can prove to be quite dangerous when it comes to removing the hook. What you want to do is keep a good pair of buckskin gloves in your tackle box just for cases like this. Wear the gloves while getting the hook out of a large fish like this. Chances are the gloves will prevent the hook penetrating you skin incase the fish begin flopping.
5. Pork Rinds Can Be Bulky
If you have to do a lot of walking then you want to minimize the amount of tackle you take with you. One trick to get out of hauling the big bulky pork rind jars is to put some pork rinds in a sealable plastic baggie that can be carried in your vest or a small tackle box.
This is the end of my seventh edition on my series on fishing tips. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ Dale is also an avid writer who is in the process of getting his first novel published. Check out his other blogs. http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ and http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/
Friday, March 30, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 6
This is going to be the sixth article and it’s great to see how many people are interested in the fun of fishing. These articles are meant to have tips that everyone can use. Most of the seasoned anglers might even find a helpful tip or two in these articles. Eventually I will turn this into an eBook so go ahead and take advantage of it now. Make sure you tell your friends and families about the fishing tips articles because all I ask in return is that you go out and enjoy the fine fun of fishing.
1. Opening Pork Rinds Can Suck
Everyone that has used pork rind knows how hard the jars can be to open after the brine corrodes into the threads making it almost impossible to open. Here is a little trick that will help. Petroleum jelly spread on the threads occasionally will prevent the threads from corroding and make the lid easier to come off.
2. Early Season Walleye
Shallow rocks absorb sunlight in less then ten feet of water so that’s where you want to find the walleye after the ice comes off the lakes. While the rest of the lake is still cold walleye like the warmer water. The warmer water also has bugs swimming; this attracts bait fish which in turn attract the walleye. These same rocks can hide walleye from the sunlight in the mid summer as well.
3. Easy To Find Worms
In your garden turn over a patch of dirt 5 feet by five feet. Once you have done this put straw over the turned dirt. Keep the straw nice and moist. This is a worm bed. When you need worms just lift the straw and you will have more then you know what to do with.
4. Skirts On Hooks
The rubber skirts on your spinner baits and jigs dry out when laying in your tackle box and not being used. Go to your local retail store and buy some armor all. Spray a generous amount on and let sit for a minute then wipe off the excess. This will keep your hooks nice and new.
5. Elastic Bands And Hooks
You need to know what’s in your tackle box so for your worm hooks all you have to do is separate them into different sizes. Once you have done that you can wrap them in elastic bands. When it comes time to needing them you can just slide one out from the elastic.
This is the end of my sixth edition on my series on fishing tips. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more then 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishing tutor.blogspot.com/ Dale is also an avid writer who is in the process of getting his first novel published. Check out his other blogs. http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ and http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/
1. Opening Pork Rinds Can Suck
Everyone that has used pork rind knows how hard the jars can be to open after the brine corrodes into the threads making it almost impossible to open. Here is a little trick that will help. Petroleum jelly spread on the threads occasionally will prevent the threads from corroding and make the lid easier to come off.
2. Early Season Walleye
Shallow rocks absorb sunlight in less then ten feet of water so that’s where you want to find the walleye after the ice comes off the lakes. While the rest of the lake is still cold walleye like the warmer water. The warmer water also has bugs swimming; this attracts bait fish which in turn attract the walleye. These same rocks can hide walleye from the sunlight in the mid summer as well.
3. Easy To Find Worms
In your garden turn over a patch of dirt 5 feet by five feet. Once you have done this put straw over the turned dirt. Keep the straw nice and moist. This is a worm bed. When you need worms just lift the straw and you will have more then you know what to do with.
4. Skirts On Hooks
The rubber skirts on your spinner baits and jigs dry out when laying in your tackle box and not being used. Go to your local retail store and buy some armor all. Spray a generous amount on and let sit for a minute then wipe off the excess. This will keep your hooks nice and new.
5. Elastic Bands And Hooks
You need to know what’s in your tackle box so for your worm hooks all you have to do is separate them into different sizes. Once you have done that you can wrap them in elastic bands. When it comes time to needing them you can just slide one out from the elastic.
This is the end of my sixth edition on my series on fishing tips. I hope so far everyone is finding useful tips that they can use or save for a later day.
Dale Mazurek
Just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more then 35 years. He would like to share his stories and tips with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishing tutor.blogspot.com/ Dale is also an avid writer who is in the process of getting his first novel published. Check out his other blogs. http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ and http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 5
Well I am back with my fifth article and it is exciting to see how many people are interested in the fun of fishing. These articles are meant for everyone. Some of the more experienced anglers probably know a lot about what I am talking about already but I think back to when I knew nothing about fishing. I wish there would have been something like that. Eventually this will be an eBook so take advantage of it while you can. I have decided to change it up a bit and submit random tips. I hope you enjoy
1. Don’t Let Rain Ruin Your Fishing
Most heavy rains will cause rivers and streams to rise and get muddy. Fishing just usually isn’t very good when the water is turned to mud. However there is no reason to worry or let the rain wreck your fishing trip. Move to the tail waters of a reservoir or lake. By the time the dirty water gets there it is usually settled out. Eventually it may get dirty here but at least you were able to salvage your day and there’s a good chance fish will be caught there.
2. See Your Line When Ice Fishing
The clear line that you use while ice fishing for pan fish can at times be almost invisible to see. Here’s a tip that an old fisherman taught me. I spool fluorescent yellow 4 pound test on my ice fishing rig. At the end I tie on a 4 foot clear leader. So now when my line is on the ice it is easy to see and in the water the fish still only see the hook and bait.
3. Built Up Ice On Your Auger
Most guys after drilling a hole in the ice just lay the auger down in the snow. The combination of water and snow form ice on the end of the auger rendering it useless for the next hole. I carry a small BAL peen hammer with me in my truck. When I ice up my blades I use the hammer to get the ice off. You usually just have to tap lightly and it will fall off. However make sure you’re careful not to hit the edge of the blade because then you will be in a worse situation then you were with the ice.
4. Bass Fishing In Slop
If you have a high speed reel this will give you a distinct advantage when fishing in slop. Firstly when your hook fills up with weeds you can get it back quickly to clean it off. Secondly if you keep your rod tip high you can get a better set with a high speed reel. And thirdly with the high-speed reel you can lift the fish a lot quicker and hopefully stop it from diving into the slop.
5. Fresh Pork Rinds
We all know how fast a pork rind can dry up especially in the hot sun. Well if you don’t want to put the rind back in the jar because you’re going to use it later just wrap the rind in a wet cloth. When you come back to use it later it will be as fresh as brand new.
This will be the end of my fifth edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ You can also have a look at his online business. http://stcajo.netsalaries.com
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
1. Don’t Let Rain Ruin Your Fishing
Most heavy rains will cause rivers and streams to rise and get muddy. Fishing just usually isn’t very good when the water is turned to mud. However there is no reason to worry or let the rain wreck your fishing trip. Move to the tail waters of a reservoir or lake. By the time the dirty water gets there it is usually settled out. Eventually it may get dirty here but at least you were able to salvage your day and there’s a good chance fish will be caught there.
2. See Your Line When Ice Fishing
The clear line that you use while ice fishing for pan fish can at times be almost invisible to see. Here’s a tip that an old fisherman taught me. I spool fluorescent yellow 4 pound test on my ice fishing rig. At the end I tie on a 4 foot clear leader. So now when my line is on the ice it is easy to see and in the water the fish still only see the hook and bait.
3. Built Up Ice On Your Auger
Most guys after drilling a hole in the ice just lay the auger down in the snow. The combination of water and snow form ice on the end of the auger rendering it useless for the next hole. I carry a small BAL peen hammer with me in my truck. When I ice up my blades I use the hammer to get the ice off. You usually just have to tap lightly and it will fall off. However make sure you’re careful not to hit the edge of the blade because then you will be in a worse situation then you were with the ice.
4. Bass Fishing In Slop
If you have a high speed reel this will give you a distinct advantage when fishing in slop. Firstly when your hook fills up with weeds you can get it back quickly to clean it off. Secondly if you keep your rod tip high you can get a better set with a high speed reel. And thirdly with the high-speed reel you can lift the fish a lot quicker and hopefully stop it from diving into the slop.
5. Fresh Pork Rinds
We all know how fast a pork rind can dry up especially in the hot sun. Well if you don’t want to put the rind back in the jar because you’re going to use it later just wrap the rind in a wet cloth. When you come back to use it later it will be as fresh as brand new.
This will be the end of my fifth edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/ You can also have a look at his online business. http://stcajo.netsalaries.com
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 4
Well I am back with my fourth article and it is exciting to see how many people are interested in the fun of fishing. These articles are meant for everyone. Some of the more experienced anglers probably know a lot about what I am talking about already but I think back to when I knew nothing about fishing. I wish there would have been something like that. Eventually this will be an eBook so take advantage of it while you can. I have decided to change it up a bit and submit random tips. I hope you enjoy
1. A Sure Fire Way To Find Fish
Birds are a great way to find the good fishing spots. In the winter time on the ice you will find the sea gulls and crows gathering at spots where other fishermen have left bait or some of the small fish they caught. During the summer on open water you’re going to want to watch for loons and other fish eating ducks. They are most likely diving for minnows but find the minnows and eventually the bigger fish will be there to feed.
2. Yes Fussy Crappies Can Be Caught
In the spring time you can usually find the crappies in shallow water under bushes or protected by bank cover. At this point they are preparing to spawn. At this time of the year there not too interested in feeding and especially do shy away from baits and lures. You can however coax in some of the bigger ones by presenting them bait that is as natural as possible. Cast a small minnow with no sinker. By doing this the actions of the minnow will be just natural enough to get those off season crappies biting.
3. A Worm And Bobber
When you’re using a worm below your bobber you don’t want to hook it in the head because you are going to miss your strikes. And the worst thing is those darn fish will steal your bait. You want to hook the worm twice in the middle of the body. This way the bait looks more natural and when a fish bites it is more likely to suck in the worm.
4. Walleye And Busy Lakes
So many of our lakes have become so commercialized with weekend warriors. They are populated with jet boats, jet skis, and all sorts of commotion but don’t worry the big walleye can still be caught. I would suggest getting to the lake when it’s still dark. The walleye will be hungry. You’re only going to get a few hours of frenzied fishing but it will be worth it because once the boaters get out there the walleye will make a quick dash to deeper water and their feeding will be done for the day.
5. Careful When You Are Tube Fishing
You have to always be aware of your surroundings when you fishing in a float tube. The wind can make things miserable for you. Obviously you are using your hands for fishing so your feet are going to have to do the work. I would suggest tube fishing on smaller dug outs and ponds. If it gets too windy get out because once it takes over it could be a long tiring way back for you.
This will be the end of my fourth edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
1. A Sure Fire Way To Find Fish
Birds are a great way to find the good fishing spots. In the winter time on the ice you will find the sea gulls and crows gathering at spots where other fishermen have left bait or some of the small fish they caught. During the summer on open water you’re going to want to watch for loons and other fish eating ducks. They are most likely diving for minnows but find the minnows and eventually the bigger fish will be there to feed.
2. Yes Fussy Crappies Can Be Caught
In the spring time you can usually find the crappies in shallow water under bushes or protected by bank cover. At this point they are preparing to spawn. At this time of the year there not too interested in feeding and especially do shy away from baits and lures. You can however coax in some of the bigger ones by presenting them bait that is as natural as possible. Cast a small minnow with no sinker. By doing this the actions of the minnow will be just natural enough to get those off season crappies biting.
3. A Worm And Bobber
When you’re using a worm below your bobber you don’t want to hook it in the head because you are going to miss your strikes. And the worst thing is those darn fish will steal your bait. You want to hook the worm twice in the middle of the body. This way the bait looks more natural and when a fish bites it is more likely to suck in the worm.
4. Walleye And Busy Lakes
So many of our lakes have become so commercialized with weekend warriors. They are populated with jet boats, jet skis, and all sorts of commotion but don’t worry the big walleye can still be caught. I would suggest getting to the lake when it’s still dark. The walleye will be hungry. You’re only going to get a few hours of frenzied fishing but it will be worth it because once the boaters get out there the walleye will make a quick dash to deeper water and their feeding will be done for the day.
5. Careful When You Are Tube Fishing
You have to always be aware of your surroundings when you fishing in a float tube. The wind can make things miserable for you. Obviously you are using your hands for fishing so your feet are going to have to do the work. I would suggest tube fishing on smaller dug outs and ponds. If it gets too windy get out because once it takes over it could be a long tiring way back for you.
This will be the end of my fourth edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 3
Well I am back with my third article and it is exciting to see how many people are interested in the fun of fishing. These articles are meant for everyone. Some of the more experienced anglers probably know a lot about what I am talking about already but I think back to when I knew nothing about fishing. I wish there would have been something like that. Eventually this will be an eBook so take advantage of it while you can.
Take The Little Ones
If done right getting your kids started fishing at an early age could mean a lifetime of great memories or if done wrong it could turn them off of this great past time for ever. This is something that is going to be enjoyed by both of you so no matter what make sure you’re always having fun. When you go with the kids you want to make sure you do what the kids want. Most times a kid is going to want to fish with a float because it’s fun to see it go up and down when the fish bite. However if he wants to cast the biggest Len Thompson you have in your tackle box and your fishing for perch, that’s okay to because he is learning to cast and just maybe there is a big pike hanging out somewhere.
You have to make sure you pick the right spot to take your young child fishing. If your shore fishing then it would be neat if there were a park and a washroom close by the fishing spot. If they are going to roam make sure you can watch them. If you’re fishing out of a boat you’re going to want to fish close to the banks so you can get to the shore rather quickly to take regular stretch breaks and washroom breaks. Make sure you pack an interesting shore lunch and take time to ask the kids how they are enjoying their fishing trip. You do not want to be in the middle of the lake. I don’t care how good the fishing is because the kids don’t care either. They are going to get bored and if there’s nothing else to do they will want to go home.
Remember this trip is about the kids. So you want to help them as much as you can. Even though the fish are biting you want to focus on the kid’s experience. You can encourage them to put their own bait on the hook. Teach them to cast and reel. Something else to remember is don’t force your kids to go with you. That’s going to turn them off in a hurry. When you do take them make sure you keep the trip short. If their ready to go home then maybe that’s what should happen. Don’t ever get mad at them for making mistakes. Just because they end up with a birds nest doesn’t mean you should be getting angry. Remember this trip is about the kids so if you want to do some hard core fishing then maybe the kids should stay home this trip.
We have to make sure the kids are comfortable. You want to try and take them on a nice bright sunny day. We definitely don’t want kids relating fishing to cold miserable weather. Be sure to take extra clothes so you can layer them as the weather changes. Small things like bug spray and sun screen are going to be you most important accessories on this day. Make sure you have lots of treats and a good life jacket. If the weather turns bad do not force your child to fish in it. Cast and reel or maybe just jigging off the edge of the boat or dock is the best. You want to keep it simple for now. It’s not a good time to try and teach them to fly-fish or back troll.
At the beginning I would suggest fishing for pan fish. The kids are going to have a lot more fun catching 30, eight inch perch as opposed to one five pound pike. Your job is going to be to try and get them into a school of fish and size doesn’t matter. Perch and crappies can still hit very hard especially if you find a school of hungry ones. Remember to the kids every fish is a trophy no matter what the size. So what this is all getting at is that you want to make sure that the kids see that fishing is one of the funniest things you can do.
This will be the end of my third edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Take The Little Ones
If done right getting your kids started fishing at an early age could mean a lifetime of great memories or if done wrong it could turn them off of this great past time for ever. This is something that is going to be enjoyed by both of you so no matter what make sure you’re always having fun. When you go with the kids you want to make sure you do what the kids want. Most times a kid is going to want to fish with a float because it’s fun to see it go up and down when the fish bite. However if he wants to cast the biggest Len Thompson you have in your tackle box and your fishing for perch, that’s okay to because he is learning to cast and just maybe there is a big pike hanging out somewhere.
You have to make sure you pick the right spot to take your young child fishing. If your shore fishing then it would be neat if there were a park and a washroom close by the fishing spot. If they are going to roam make sure you can watch them. If you’re fishing out of a boat you’re going to want to fish close to the banks so you can get to the shore rather quickly to take regular stretch breaks and washroom breaks. Make sure you pack an interesting shore lunch and take time to ask the kids how they are enjoying their fishing trip. You do not want to be in the middle of the lake. I don’t care how good the fishing is because the kids don’t care either. They are going to get bored and if there’s nothing else to do they will want to go home.
Remember this trip is about the kids. So you want to help them as much as you can. Even though the fish are biting you want to focus on the kid’s experience. You can encourage them to put their own bait on the hook. Teach them to cast and reel. Something else to remember is don’t force your kids to go with you. That’s going to turn them off in a hurry. When you do take them make sure you keep the trip short. If their ready to go home then maybe that’s what should happen. Don’t ever get mad at them for making mistakes. Just because they end up with a birds nest doesn’t mean you should be getting angry. Remember this trip is about the kids so if you want to do some hard core fishing then maybe the kids should stay home this trip.
We have to make sure the kids are comfortable. You want to try and take them on a nice bright sunny day. We definitely don’t want kids relating fishing to cold miserable weather. Be sure to take extra clothes so you can layer them as the weather changes. Small things like bug spray and sun screen are going to be you most important accessories on this day. Make sure you have lots of treats and a good life jacket. If the weather turns bad do not force your child to fish in it. Cast and reel or maybe just jigging off the edge of the boat or dock is the best. You want to keep it simple for now. It’s not a good time to try and teach them to fly-fish or back troll.
At the beginning I would suggest fishing for pan fish. The kids are going to have a lot more fun catching 30, eight inch perch as opposed to one five pound pike. Your job is going to be to try and get them into a school of fish and size doesn’t matter. Perch and crappies can still hit very hard especially if you find a school of hungry ones. Remember to the kids every fish is a trophy no matter what the size. So what this is all getting at is that you want to make sure that the kids see that fishing is one of the funniest things you can do.
This will be the end of my third edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Joke of the Day
Fishing is a jerk on one end of the line waiting for another jerk at the other
Hey cant you read? That notice says Private-no fishing. But I wouldnt be so rude as to read a private notice.
Hey cant you read? That notice says Private-no fishing. But I wouldnt be so rude as to read a private notice.
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 2
Well I am back with my second article and it is exciting to see how many people are interested in the fun of fishing. These articles are meant for everyone. Some of the more experienced anglers probably know a lot about what I am talking about already but I think back to when I knew nothing about fishing. I wish there would have been something like that. Eventually this will be an eBook so take advantage of it while you can.
Okay now were going to talk a bit about rods and reels but mostly reels.
A reel is a device which lets you store an excessive amount of line on it. They allow you to cast way farther, fish in deeper water, retrieve your hook easier and in the case you get a big fish on you can control the fight much easier. The four types are fly, bait caster, spin cast and spinning.
Spin casting
We will start with spin casting because it is the easiest to use and it’s great for newbie’s just getting into fishing. The fishing line comes out of a small hole at the front of the reel. It goes down a straight handle to small guides. These reels are great for fishing pan fish such as perch or crappy.
Spinning Reel
A spinning reel is often called an open face real. The reason for this is because there is no covering on the line. The reel mounts underneath the handle and you can cast further because with the open face it allows the line to come off the reel with less restriction.
Bait caster
The bait caster usually has a straight handle. Once again the guides run on top of the reel. A bait caster is quite difficult to learn with because the reel turns with the line when you cast so if you’re not careful this is the easiest and quickest way to make a mess of your line that you probably won’t recover from without cutting the birds nest out.
Fly Fishing
In fly fishing the reel is really only used for one thing and that is to hold your line. The other reels use weight to carry your hook to where you want it to go but in fly fishing you have to use several arm and wrist techniques. Another thing that is important in fly-fishing is your momentum.
The one thing that is the same for all of these especially for beginners is that you will need practice to learn how to work them. Some are harder than the others with fly-fishing being the hardest but with practice everyone can become experts at the sport of fishing.
This will be the end of my second edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Okay now were going to talk a bit about rods and reels but mostly reels.
A reel is a device which lets you store an excessive amount of line on it. They allow you to cast way farther, fish in deeper water, retrieve your hook easier and in the case you get a big fish on you can control the fight much easier. The four types are fly, bait caster, spin cast and spinning.
Spin casting
We will start with spin casting because it is the easiest to use and it’s great for newbie’s just getting into fishing. The fishing line comes out of a small hole at the front of the reel. It goes down a straight handle to small guides. These reels are great for fishing pan fish such as perch or crappy.
Spinning Reel
A spinning reel is often called an open face real. The reason for this is because there is no covering on the line. The reel mounts underneath the handle and you can cast further because with the open face it allows the line to come off the reel with less restriction.
Bait caster
The bait caster usually has a straight handle. Once again the guides run on top of the reel. A bait caster is quite difficult to learn with because the reel turns with the line when you cast so if you’re not careful this is the easiest and quickest way to make a mess of your line that you probably won’t recover from without cutting the birds nest out.
Fly Fishing
In fly fishing the reel is really only used for one thing and that is to hold your line. The other reels use weight to carry your hook to where you want it to go but in fly fishing you have to use several arm and wrist techniques. Another thing that is important in fly-fishing is your momentum.
The one thing that is the same for all of these especially for beginners is that you will need practice to learn how to work them. Some are harder than the others with fly-fishing being the hardest but with practice everyone can become experts at the sport of fishing.
This will be the end of my second edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Friday, March 16, 2007
Fishing Tid Bits How To Fish Part 1
Britannica Encyclopedia says
Sport of catching fish — freshwater or saltwater — typically with rod, line, and hook. Fishing is as old as the human ability to use tools to capture prey. The first significant modern innovations, including use of a reel, a rod with line guides, and a hook with an offset point, came in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Horsehair was used as line until the mid 19th century, when it was replaced by textile materials; these in turn were replaced by nylon in the 1930s. Wood and bamboo rods yielded to rods of fibreglass and other synthetic materials. Forms of sport fishing practiced today include fly fishing (freshwater), in which a fly-like hook is repeatedly cast upon the water surface to attract biting fish; bait fishing (fresh- and saltwater), in which live or artificial bait is set or drawn below the surface; and big-game fishing (saltwater), in which heavy-duty tackle is used to land large marine species (including tuna, marlin, and swordfish) from a motorized boat.
I say
If you ever had a bad day fishing then you weren’t fishing.
Okay with this article my series on fishing officially gets under way. For all those veteran fisher people out there I am going right back to basics on this series. I want it to not only help the seasoned fisherman but I would love to see more women and children out there as well. So enough with the chit chat and let’s get down to business.
Fishing Gear Big And Small
You don’t need a lot of equipment to begin your fishing experience. In fact I would suggest keeping things simple to start with. You just want to make sure you can get your hook to the fish. Once you become a more avid fisher person you can move up and start investing in some more superior tackle. But for now the equipment at your local retail will be more than sufficient.
Fishing Pole
This is as basic as it gets. A fishing pole. Just about anything with about 5 feet of length could be used as a fishing pole. On a pole you don’t use a reel. You tie a piece of line on with a hook on the other. The line should be long enough to flip off a dock or over the edge of a boat. Split shot weights which are small round pieces of lead can be tied on a couple of inches above the hook to help the hook sink. Or in the reverse you can use a bobber which is usually a red and white plastic floating ball. This is usually used to keep your hook higher in the water for those fish that are feeding near the surface.
This technique is very rarely used any more but years ago on the prairies many a fish were caught using this form of fishing.
This will be the end of my first edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Sport of catching fish — freshwater or saltwater — typically with rod, line, and hook. Fishing is as old as the human ability to use tools to capture prey. The first significant modern innovations, including use of a reel, a rod with line guides, and a hook with an offset point, came in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Horsehair was used as line until the mid 19th century, when it was replaced by textile materials; these in turn were replaced by nylon in the 1930s. Wood and bamboo rods yielded to rods of fibreglass and other synthetic materials. Forms of sport fishing practiced today include fly fishing (freshwater), in which a fly-like hook is repeatedly cast upon the water surface to attract biting fish; bait fishing (fresh- and saltwater), in which live or artificial bait is set or drawn below the surface; and big-game fishing (saltwater), in which heavy-duty tackle is used to land large marine species (including tuna, marlin, and swordfish) from a motorized boat.
I say
If you ever had a bad day fishing then you weren’t fishing.
Okay with this article my series on fishing officially gets under way. For all those veteran fisher people out there I am going right back to basics on this series. I want it to not only help the seasoned fisherman but I would love to see more women and children out there as well. So enough with the chit chat and let’s get down to business.
Fishing Gear Big And Small
You don’t need a lot of equipment to begin your fishing experience. In fact I would suggest keeping things simple to start with. You just want to make sure you can get your hook to the fish. Once you become a more avid fisher person you can move up and start investing in some more superior tackle. But for now the equipment at your local retail will be more than sufficient.
Fishing Pole
This is as basic as it gets. A fishing pole. Just about anything with about 5 feet of length could be used as a fishing pole. On a pole you don’t use a reel. You tie a piece of line on with a hook on the other. The line should be long enough to flip off a dock or over the edge of a boat. Split shot weights which are small round pieces of lead can be tied on a couple of inches above the hook to help the hook sink. Or in the reverse you can use a bobber which is usually a red and white plastic floating ball. This is usually used to keep your hook higher in the water for those fish that are feeding near the surface.
This technique is very rarely used any more but years ago on the prairies many a fish were caught using this form of fishing.
This will be the end of my first edition of my series on fishing. Keep reading my articles as they will get more informative and detailed as time goes on.
Dale Mazurek
Dale is an expert self taught fisherman of more than 35 years. He would like to share his expertise and stories with the world. You can check out his fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com. Dale is also a self taught author who is currently in the process of getting his first novel published. You can check his writings and lessons at http://stcajo-readshortstories.blogspot.com/
I am writing this for everyone young, old, big or small. The teachings in this series will range from novice to advanced. But I would just like everyone to remember that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
5 Tips To Learn How To Fish
Hello to all the fisher people out there. This is going to be my first article in a great number that I will be coming out within the next few months. My goal that I want to achieve with these articles is to get everyone to enjoy the sport of fishing as much as I do. This first article will be a vague description on learning to fish. After this one I will be starting a very intense series that will help you get to your favourite fishing spot and what to do if your reel should break down in the back country. So I hope you enjoy because you are going to be seeing a lot of me in the near future. I intend for most of my articles to work for anybody including women and children. Once in a while I will submit some more technical issues but for the most part I plan on keeping these working for everybody. So let’s get started.
1. Who Do You Know
Everybody knows someone who likes to fish. It might be a friend, family member or a co-worker. Ask them if you can go fishing with them the next time you go. Most people are thrilled to have a new fishing buddy. While you are with them is the time to learn.
2. Internet Fishing
With the inception of the internet it has opened millions of doors to us to find everything we want to know about fishing. We can find out how to fish, where to fish, where to buy fishing gear and what gear is the best for different kinds of fishing.
3. Read About Fishing
An old but tested theory is your local library. It costs just about nothing for a library card or you can stay right there and read just about anything you want on fishing. It is often nice to just sit in a nice quiet building and absorb all the how to books about fishing.
4. Be Prepared
Anytime you go fishing you have to prepare yourself for the weather. You can go out on a nice sunny day in July and all of a sudden get nailed by a blistering rain storm or worse get covered in snow. Don’t laugh I have gotten myself into more than one snow storm in the middle of winter especially if you are fishing in the mountains. So make sure you’re always prepared for the worst.
5. Fishing Law
Okay now. It doesn’t matter where you go fishing. Everyplace has their own laws and regulations. Pretty much everywhere you go you need a fishing licence. Make sure you check into the regulations from where you are going to be. Not obeying the law could turn a great fishing trip into a devastating one in a hurry. Fines could be ant where from 50 dollars to several thousands of dollars. You could get your vehicle and equipment seized and even get your privileges revoked. So please pay close attention so that your fishing experience turns into the greatest thing you do.
This is the conclusion of my first article on the basics of fishing. I look forward to receiving comments from my readers. I will try and push these articles out as fast as I can but because I do so much on the internet my time is limited but I am going to put fishing as my priority and the only thing that will stop me from writing about fishing is if I am gone fishing.
Remember a bad day of fishing is still a better day than a good day at work.
Dale Mazurek
Dale Mazurek has been an avid fisherman for 35 years. He is self taught and has entered and one many tournaments. His expertise is walleye, pike and trout but has a commanding knowledge on just about any freshwater fish. You can check out his newly formed fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ you can also check out his new relationship blog at http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/ if you have any questions don’t hesitate to email him at stcajo2009@yahoo.ca
Fishing is what I love to do best in the world. I like to think that I am very good at it. I have a commanding knowledge of all types of freshwater fishing and all the equipment needed to go with it. That is why I decided to go ahead and write my how to articles on fishing because I think everyone should get to experience the feeling of landing that whopper even if it is only half a pound.
1. Who Do You Know
Everybody knows someone who likes to fish. It might be a friend, family member or a co-worker. Ask them if you can go fishing with them the next time you go. Most people are thrilled to have a new fishing buddy. While you are with them is the time to learn.
2. Internet Fishing
With the inception of the internet it has opened millions of doors to us to find everything we want to know about fishing. We can find out how to fish, where to fish, where to buy fishing gear and what gear is the best for different kinds of fishing.
3. Read About Fishing
An old but tested theory is your local library. It costs just about nothing for a library card or you can stay right there and read just about anything you want on fishing. It is often nice to just sit in a nice quiet building and absorb all the how to books about fishing.
4. Be Prepared
Anytime you go fishing you have to prepare yourself for the weather. You can go out on a nice sunny day in July and all of a sudden get nailed by a blistering rain storm or worse get covered in snow. Don’t laugh I have gotten myself into more than one snow storm in the middle of winter especially if you are fishing in the mountains. So make sure you’re always prepared for the worst.
5. Fishing Law
Okay now. It doesn’t matter where you go fishing. Everyplace has their own laws and regulations. Pretty much everywhere you go you need a fishing licence. Make sure you check into the regulations from where you are going to be. Not obeying the law could turn a great fishing trip into a devastating one in a hurry. Fines could be ant where from 50 dollars to several thousands of dollars. You could get your vehicle and equipment seized and even get your privileges revoked. So please pay close attention so that your fishing experience turns into the greatest thing you do.
This is the conclusion of my first article on the basics of fishing. I look forward to receiving comments from my readers. I will try and push these articles out as fast as I can but because I do so much on the internet my time is limited but I am going to put fishing as my priority and the only thing that will stop me from writing about fishing is if I am gone fishing.
Remember a bad day of fishing is still a better day than a good day at work.
Dale Mazurek
Dale Mazurek has been an avid fisherman for 35 years. He is self taught and has entered and one many tournaments. His expertise is walleye, pike and trout but has a commanding knowledge on just about any freshwater fish. You can check out his newly formed fishing blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/ you can also check out his new relationship blog at http://relationshiptidbits.blogspot.com/ if you have any questions don’t hesitate to email him at stcajo2009@yahoo.ca
Fishing is what I love to do best in the world. I like to think that I am very good at it. I have a commanding knowledge of all types of freshwater fishing and all the equipment needed to go with it. That is why I decided to go ahead and write my how to articles on fishing because I think everyone should get to experience the feeling of landing that whopper even if it is only half a pound.
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