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Fishing the Cape Cod Canal for Big Striped Bass

The Cape Cod Canal is one of the most challenging and rewarding places along the entire East Coast of the United States to fish for striped bass. Few locations on earth offer the shore bound ...

Kayak Fishing on the Texas Coast

Kayaks have been made by natives of arctic Asia, North America and Greenland since 1,000 AD. These boats were constructed of a wooden frame with seal-skin hulls. Now composite kayaks are used on the Texas Gulf Coast for freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Commercial Fishing Tools

A commercial fishing boat requires several key tools to operate regardless of the intended catch.commercial fishing boat image by itsallgood from Fotolia.comCommercial fishing operations need to obtain the necessary equipment to effectively fish a large amount of stock. Of primary...

3 Top Bass Fishing Tips

Fishing is one of the last time most favorite hobbies to many people. Whether it's a warm sunny morning or a cloudy afternoon, those who are really excited about , just pack your gear and ...

What Is a Jig Bait?

The fishing jig is a simple lure, but extremely effective in a variety of scenarios for an array of fish in both fresh and saltwater. Jigs consist of a hook with a weighted head that gives it enough bulk to drop down to where fish are. Often adorned with hair, feathers, plastic, rubber or live bait,

How to Tie a Deceiver

The Deceiver fly is a streamer fly and is considered a "must-have" in any fly fishermen's quiver of flies. The Deceiver is a fly made by renowned fly angler "Lefty" Kreh. Like most flies, the Deceiver is modifiable with varying colors, sizes and eye beads. The basic pattern remains the same regardle

West Virginia Smallmouth Fishing

West Virginia is an excellent destination for who enjoy catching the acrobatic smallmouth bass. Some of the premiere smallmouth action in West Virginia exists in the New River, with other waterways such as the Tygart, Elk and Gauley Rivers ideal for pursuing this species.

How to Use Jig Bait

A jig is a type of fishing lure with a molded body and an embedded hook and weight. Using a jig requires the angler to attract fish to his lure by employing a series of erratic movements that resemble the movement of live bait. This process, known as jigging, is a more active form of fishing than th

Lake Sturgeon Fishing Regulations

Lake sturgeon is a bottomfeeding, freshwater fish found in Wisconsin, North Dakota and Manitoba waters. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources started efforts to restore lake sturgeon populations in the Red River/Northern Watershed area. Conservation efforts include specific...

What Do Trout Eat in the Winter?

In winter, one of the difficulties fishermen face is determining exactly what bait trout will accept. In the winter, trout are more finicky when it comes to eating. However, various natural, synthetic and human foods are still effective for catching trout. With the proper knowledge of foods that tro

Northern Pike Techniques

Many of the fishermen who catch northern pike do so by accident while they are fishing for other species. Some anglers, though, pursue the fish, which fight hard and often bite readily. They can be filleted and eaten, though many fishermen also like to pickle them. There are several techniques that

How to Set Up a New Fly Rod Reel

Fly fishing is an active way to experience the beauty of outdoors. Once you acquire the necessary equipment to start fly fishing, you will need to properly line your new reel. A poor setup will ultimately lead to untimely setbacks and frustration in the water. Make the most of your fly fishing time

How to Fish During a Bait Ban

Bait bans are put into place on some bodies of water to decrease the fishing of certain species of fish. The thought is that the use of bait, whether live or otherwise, makes it easier to catch fish, so by banning it, fewer people will catch and keep fish. But whether you plan on releasing your catc

How to Tell the Difference Between a Walleye & a Sauger

Sauger and walleyes are so similar in appearance that many fishermen cannot tell them apart. The cousins have the same body shape, occupy the same habitats, bite on the same lures, and even taste the same when prepared for the table. While the two often are found in the same water bodies, walleyes c

Do Fish Attractants Work?

There has always been some argument and controversy over whether using fish attractants [http://freshwaterlures.blogspot.com/2009/08/long-and-short-tales-on-fish.html] is a worthwhile practice or just a misleading fad! Although many aspiring and experienced fisherman use and swear by the use ...

How to Make Horse Crafts

Create crafts with a horse-related theme to hang in your garden or to accessorize your riding buddy. Horseshoes are popular elements in a variety of craft projects, including horseshoe wind chimes. Alter the design to add hanging crystals or connect the horseshoes with beaded wire to add color to th

Books About Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass

Fly fishing for smallmouth bass can be funbass image by Du...?an Zidar from Fotolia.comWhether you're an armchair fisherman or are readying your hand-tied flies for an expedition, there are plenty of books about fly fishing for smallmouth bass that may interest you. These books are...