Author: Doreen MurgatroydThe definition of Armchair Travel is 'to participate or experience indirectly or vicariously'. (Vicariously means taking the place of another). In other words, from the comfort of an armchair we indirectly participate in the experiences of someone else? Armchair Travel – how many of us remember the pleasure we derived from paging through the National Geographic, viewing photos of places we would never get the chance...more
Fly tying is an essential tool for fly fishing. Like everything else, the design of the bait for fly fishing is to resemble a fly or a winged object that may lure the fish to taking the bait. Fly fishing has been around for more than 200 years and though there have been new technologies introduced in fly tying, such as the lure design making rare hairs or feathers that look like those of endangered species, the process of fly tying is basically...more
Author: Mike DayIf you use a landing net when fly fishing you will definitely land more fish, the art of using a fly fishing net is to play the fish as you normally would until the fish is within range, then submerge the net under the water and ease the fish over the net and lift it out of the water.You do not want to make any sudden movements with the net at this point as this will spook the fish, and after an exhilarating fight with the fish you want to give yourself the best chance of landing it.There are lots of different types of fly fishing nets to choose from, the most common is the mesh type nets, some of these nets can damage the slime that is on the body of the fish, this can lead to the fish catching diseases, and your frustration trying to get the hook out when it gets tangled in the net.I advise using a rubber type net, as this will protect the fish and help to stop your hook getting tangled up in the net, this is especially important if you are fishing the catch and release method, as we want the fish to come to the least amount of harm possible.If you intend on fishing on the banks of a lake or river then a fly fishing net with an extendable handle would be the best...more
Author: GREGORY JACKSONMost people put their fishing gear away as the cold weather of winter approaches. This is really too bad since winter can be a great time to get out there on your favorite body of water and catch those big "slabs." By following these simple crappie fishing techniques you should be able locate and catch crappie in the...more
The crappie which also goes by aliases such as calico bass, speckled bass, white perch, pole crappies, strawberry bass, and paper mouth has exceptionally good vision. Papermouth have developed ways to see small objects like zooplankton close up that other species of fish do not have. Understanding the pole crappies vision is key to developing key...more
One popular largemouth bass bait fishing technique that thousands of bass fisherman use every year is fishing with top water lures and plugs. These bass baits catch largemouth bass by the hundreds every year.If you are thinking about taking up largemouth bass fishing do not overlook the importance of top water lures and plugs. You won't regret learning to fish these bass baits once you see a largemouth bass break water on the end of your line you will be hooked for life! When conditions are right large mouth bass are on the feed and will hit top water lures and plugs quite frequently. Water temperatures need to be above 60 degrees farenheight for this to occur. Top water bass plugs work best either late in the evening or early in the morning but they will also strike at top water baits if they are in very heavy cover in the middle of the day.Some of the most popular top water bass baits include bass buzz baits, snag proof top water imitation frogs bass baits, bass chugger baits, bass stick baits, bass jitter bug baits, and bass prop baits.Largemouth bass buzz baits have a very large blade that spins and planes water out to both sides of the lure. Buzz baits need to be retrieved...more
Largemouth bass have a very large habitat range from southern Canada all the wall through Mexico and into Central America and Cuba. The largemouth bass is considered America's favorite gamefish and for good reasons. This fish is one outstanding...more
Maine is known for its 17 million acres of forest, 711 mountains, 3500 miles of coastline, and 6000 lakes and ponds. This nature abundance makes Maine a destination for outdoor recreational activities all year round. Activities that can be enjoyed in...more
Fishing in Khao Sok rivers and Cheow Lan Lake in Thailand.Thai Freshwater Fishing offers guided fishing tours in the rivers of Khao Sok and on Cheow Ian Lake, Thailand. With over ten years" experience of organizing fishing trips in this...more
Back in 1653 Izaak Walton described the pike as the 'the tyrant of the rivers, or the fresh-water wolf, by reason of his bold, greedy, devouring disposition'. The pike has been subject of many folk tales over the centuries and the disappearance of...more
The hunting lease has been known in the United States for more than a half century and can be quite useful as they are a means of earning extra income from wildlife resources for landowners, farmers as well as ranchers. The hunting lease is an...more
OK,there are a lot of fishing bait on the market now.How can we properly to use the fishing lures?which bait is for which fish?That is a great question about it. Now,let me tell you something about that how to choose a appropriate fishing lure for...more