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• Video Hatch: “Fly Gal Ventures Fly Tying Workshops”

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  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 3:16 am

  April Vokey’s fly tying classes are truly unique. And in this film short Josh Rickard gives us a look at one of her workshops from this past winter at The Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop in Longmont, Colorado.

• Video: Small Accessories That Help Save Flies

  MidCurrent

  timromano

  23 May 2013 | 3:53 am

  Rob Kolanda of Front Range Anglers shows us a few aftermarket accessories to help prevent rust from forming on your flies.   They include a product called Zerust from Flambeau, and a way to simply attach your fly boxes to your pack or vest so they can’t fall in the water.

• Tippets: Salmon or Gold, Casting Resources, Water for The Everglades, Blood Sport

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  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 2:17 am

  Like salmon returning to their run, Christopher Nicolson and his family migrate from Brooklyn to Bristol Bay. In a beautifully done film short highlighted by the Sea to Table blog via Huffington Post, read and watch their story and others. If you’re trying to learn a new technique or brushing up on your skills for a new season, check out the reference list of resources put together by Marc Fauvet at The Limp Cobra. The River of Grass is once again flowing into Everglades National Park after a highway, the Tamiami Trail, was raised using a series of bridges. “The park needs this…

• Moral Dilemma: Are Bread Flies For Carp Cheating?

  The Lateral Line

  Joe_Cermele

  21 May 2013 | 9:58 am

  In the Northeast where I live, the carp are fired up right now. Some are still spawning, and the ones that aren't are really hungry. I've been crushing them lately on the fly, but since I found some good bodies of water close to home that are loaded with carp, I've faced a moral dilemma: Do I, or do I not, cast bread flies at them? Whenever I roll up to one of my spots and see kids tossing bread to the ducks, it's both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it gets the carp moving and feeding. On the other, you can cast nymphs, berries, and streamers at carp keyed in on bread until you're blue…

• Late Spring Bass | Cranking for Post-Spawners

  Wired2Fish Blog

  Walker Smith

  22 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  There always seems to be an awkward adjustment period that both anglers and bass undergo in the beginning stages of the post-spawn. Late spring bass are worn out from spawning, searching for new homes in deeper water and anglers aren’t ready to give up on their hot spring fishing spots. When faced with lethargic, transitioning post-spawn bass, SPRO pro John Crews turns to a crankbait for the majority of his fish catching needs. Not only does it allow him to cover more water than other methods, but it also leads to plenty of big bass. A different approach to post-spawn bassWe’ve all heard…

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  The Itinerant Angler Podcast

• Plastic Boats, Rowdy Water with John St. John - Ssn. 8, Ep. 16

  Zach Matthews

  20 May 2013 | 4:20 pm

  John St. John is the founder and an owner of Hog Island Boatworks. He provides a masterclass in plastic driftboat 101.

• What a Trout Sees with Geoff Mueller - Ssn. 8, Ep. 15

  Zach Matthews

  13 May 2013 | 5:53 pm

  Geoff Mueller describes his research for his excellent new book “What a Trout Sees,” and also educates us on the state of the magazine business… and the coyote network from Canada.

• Life of a Sales Rep with Dave Chouinard - Ssn. 8, Ep. 14

  Zach Matthews

  6 May 2013 | 2:37 pm

  Dave Chouinard is the Simms and Lamson rep for the Southeast, as well as a former shop owner and flats guide.

• Georgia's Coast with Capt. David Edens - Ssn. 8, Ep. 13

  Zach Matthews

  27 Apr 2013 | 9:15 am

  Capt. David Edens is an expert in Atlantic coast redfishing on the beautiful--and difficult--Georgia coast.

• The Science of Gore-Tex with Brad Yeomans and Tim Dennis - Ssn. 8, Ep. 12

  Zach Matthews

  11 Feb 2013 | 4:20 pm

  Brad Yeomans is the in-house guy for Gore-Tex at Simms Fishing Products, and Tim Dennis is one of W.L. Gore's national sales managers. Dont miss their fascinating break-down of the science and marketing of breathable fabrics.

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  The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast

• Shad to the Bone

  6 May 2013 | 5:11 am

  This week there is a very special podcast offer that will save you money but you have to listen to find out and act before May 20.  We also have a great podcast from the pied piper of urban fly fishing in the DC area, Dan Davala.  He tells us all we need to know to catch shad, both hickory and American shad.  The fly box section features questions about polarized sunglasses, fishing high water in small streams, morning or evening fishing, when to fish Flashback nymphs, and a couple tips on setting the hook.  But before you listen get a pen and paper so you can write down…

• Tom's ten excuses for getting skunked and what you can learn from them

  15 Apr 2013 | 2:01 pm

  This week, based on my experience of getting skunked trout fishing, I thought I would give you 10 reasons for getting skunked.  I mainly concentrate on early season fishing—but these excuses are also good any time during the season!  In the Fly Box section we talk about : -over-lining fly rods,-barbless hooks,-laying fish on the grass to photograph them,-matching leader with rod length,-rod and blank weights,-and some other fun stuff.  Questions this week came from as far away as Australia and the UK, and as close as Connecticut.

• Fly Fishing 101

  9 Apr 2013 | 1:21 pm

  Got a family member or friend you want to help get into fly fishing? Check out our video for FREE fly-fishing classes at your nearest Orvis store and many authorized dealers!

• Even More on Leaders and Your Questions

  2 Apr 2013 | 3:51 pm

  This week in the fly box we discuss: ·       How stocking affects wild trout ·       Sinking lines ·       Casting exercises ·       Gripping a fly rod ·       Tangles after dark ·       Tom’s 5 favorite places to fish and the top 5 on his bucket list In the main podcast, we do an extensive discussion of leaders—leader types, materials, , and how to modify your…

• Your Questions and an Interview with Joey Maxim

  25 Mar 2013 | 12:20 pm

  This week we have a full Fly Box (the only way to be at the beginning of the season!) and cover topics that range from how to store leaders to figuring out stream depths to safe handling of fish in cold water to fishing streamers with switch rods.  And lots more.  I even try to answer the question of whether I’d prefer to have 6 less expensive fly rods or three top-of-the-line ones.  That question caused me some soul-searching and I waffled a bit—but who cares what I’d do anyway?  To top it off, we have an inspirational interview with a 17-year-old fly…

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  MidCurrent

• Video Hatch: “Fly Gal Ventures Fly Tying Workshops”

  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 3:16 am

  April Vokey’s fly tying classes are truly unique. And in this film short Josh Rickard gives us a look at one of her workshops from this past winter at The Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop in Longmont, Colorado.

• Tippets: Salmon or Gold, Casting Resources, Water for The Everglades, Blood Sport

  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 2:17 am

  Like salmon returning to their run, Christopher Nicolson and his family migrate from Brooklyn to Bristol Bay. In a beautifully done film short highlighted by the Sea to Table blog via Huffington Post, read and watch their story and others. If you’re trying to learn a new technique or brushing up on your skills for a new season, check out the reference list of resources put together by Marc Fauvet at The Limp Cobra. The River of Grass is once again flowing into Everglades National Park after a highway, the Tamiami Trail, was raised using a series of bridges. “The park needs this…

• Hell’s Bay Military Appreciation Initiative

  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 12:16 am

  Ever a supporter of non-profits, community, and conservation groups, Hell’s Bay Boatworks have announced their new Military Appreciation Initiative, taking veterans as well as active duty personnel out for a guided day on the water by Pro Staff Members. Read more in the press release below.  Hell’s Bay kicks off Military Appreciation Initiative From Hell’s Bay Boatworks: Over the past decade the husband and wife owners of Hell’s Bay Boatworks, along with their staff and pro team have shown their passion for community and conservation projects, giving back to fishing, while supporting…

• Video: Small Accessories That Help Save Flies

  timromano

  23 May 2013 | 3:53 am

  Rob Kolanda of Front Range Anglers shows us a few aftermarket accessories to help prevent rust from forming on your flies.   They include a product called Zerust from Flambeau, and a way to simply attach your fly boxes to your pack or vest so they can’t fall in the water.

• Video Hatch: “Sabalo”

  Erin Block

  23 May 2013 | 2:54 am

  Focusing on juvenile tarpon in the mangroves of Mexico, this film short highlights a trip that looks like as much an adventure in culture as an encounter with fish.

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  Fly Fish Chick

• Spaghetti Western

  The Fly Fish Chick

  15 May 2013 | 7:53 am

  Is it me or does this pasta look a lot like fly line? While I typically race in a million different directions, I am literally preparing to head in two very opposite directions (both geographically and culturally) as we are traveling west to Montana and then east to Italy…in all of its pastalicious carbohydrate glory. I am wildly excited about both trips but it’s a bit heady trying to get ready for my first fishing trip of the season out west as well as my first trip to Italy in over a decade. I feel so lucky but want to be as prepped as possible to make the most of each special…

• And Tomorrow Starts The Same Old Thing Again

  The Fly Fish Chick

  1 May 2013 | 8:49 am

  When I was a kid my parents used to host their own Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic “Satellite” parties in our backyard in Dallas. They were fairly epic. To resurrect that tradition I thought it would be fun to have a celebration last night in honor of Willie’s 80th birthday. With the help of my talented friend Tex Smith, we pulled off a fantastic evening with friends, food and live music. Tex recruited several of his musician buddies to share the stage and we threw a “Willie Nelson Potluck 80th Birthday Party” at Sam’s Town Point. It was a bash. Family style. GLADYS AND MAYBELLE…

• Which Came First, The Cake or The Egg?

  The Fly Fish Chick

  29 Apr 2013 | 3:47 am

  In this case, it was the egg. As in The Big Green Egg Eggfest. Cake would come later in the weekend. You may not know that the Professor is quite the grill master. Last year for his 50th birthday he got a green egg and it has opened him up to a whole new world of outdoor cooking, smoking, and grilling. This weekend in Austin was the 10th annual Big Green Eggfest out on Lake Travis and it was a blast! This event is not recommended for vegans. We topped off Eggfest with a stop at the most legendary dive bar of all time, Dry Creek. A little Pearl in a can and George Jones on the jukebox seemed…

• A Matter of Public Record

  The Fly Fish Chick

  14 Apr 2013 | 4:59 pm

  Yesterday we spent spent a beautiful spring day in Mobile Alabama trying to acquire/install a turntable so we could listen to our growing vintage vinyl collection. I will spare you the laborious details but we went to a local record store, no luck. Tried the flea market, no luck. Went to my sister-in-law’s to commandeer her parent’s old turntable, set it up…broken belt. Bought a new one at Guitar Center, got it all the way home, missing parts. Returned it for another one. Odd sound. Radio Shack for new speaker cable. Tried the Bose speakers. Hooked up the AR speakers. Troubleshooting,…

• Not Pulling a New Coke On You

  The Fly Fish Chick

  13 Apr 2013 | 7:54 am

  This blog has always been about storytelling…fishing stories, tales of family & friends, travel, food music, life in Austin, life in Alabama. Lately I have been stretched so thin I haven’t had a moment to spare to spin a yarn here on FFC. When you’ve been blogging for years and years like I have sometimes you do wonder if it’s time to hang it up. It can start to own you if you let it. Have you noticed how bloggers are always “closing down their blog” or “quitting their blog” and then you promptly receive an email notice for their latest post just a few days later? Or have…

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  MidCurrent

• Video Hatch: “Fly Gal Ventures Fly Tying Workshops”

  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 3:16 am

  April Vokey’s fly tying classes are truly unique. And in this film short Josh Rickard gives us a look at one of her workshops from this past winter at The Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop in Longmont, Colorado.

• Tippets: Salmon or Gold, Casting Resources, Water for The Everglades, Blood Sport

  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 2:17 am

  Like salmon returning to their run, Christopher Nicolson and his family migrate from Brooklyn to Bristol Bay. In a beautifully done film short highlighted by the Sea to Table blog via Huffington Post, read and watch their story and others. If you’re trying to learn a new technique or brushing up on your skills for a new season, check out the reference list of resources put together by Marc Fauvet at The Limp Cobra. The River of Grass is once again flowing into Everglades National Park after a highway, the Tamiami Trail, was raised using a series of bridges. “The park needs this…

• Hell’s Bay Military Appreciation Initiative

  Erin Block

  24 May 2013 | 12:16 am

  Ever a supporter of non-profits, community, and conservation groups, Hell’s Bay Boatworks have announced their new Military Appreciation Initiative, taking veterans as well as active duty personnel out for a guided day on the water by Pro Staff Members. Read more in the press release below.  Hell’s Bay kicks off Military Appreciation Initiative From Hell’s Bay Boatworks: Over the past decade the husband and wife owners of Hell’s Bay Boatworks, along with their staff and pro team have shown their passion for community and conservation projects, giving back to fishing, while supporting…

• Video: Small Accessories That Help Save Flies

  timromano

  23 May 2013 | 3:53 am

  Rob Kolanda of Front Range Anglers shows us a few aftermarket accessories to help prevent rust from forming on your flies.   They include a product called Zerust from Flambeau, and a way to simply attach your fly boxes to your pack or vest so they can’t fall in the water.

• Video Hatch: “Sabalo”

  Erin Block

  23 May 2013 | 2:54 am

  Focusing on juvenile tarpon in the mangroves of Mexico, this film short highlights a trip that looks like as much an adventure in culture as an encounter with fish.

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  Alamo Fly Fishers San Antonio

• May Meeting

  29 Apr 2013 | 1:04 pm

  Event Date/Time:  May 21, 2013 - 7:00pm9:00pm Fly Fishing the Lower Laguna Madre Looking out from atop a skiff or wade fishing the flats of the lower Laguna Madre, you would think that you're fishing a flat in the Bahamas or Caribbean. Instead of permit and bonefish, quarry is popular Texas inshore fish. On May 21st Dr. Reynaldo “Rey” Ramirez, Jr. will present fly fishing the lower Laguna Madre. Join us 7:00p at the Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church, 6201 Broadway.

• 2013 Bud Priddy One Fly Contest

  admin

  29 Apr 2013 | 1:03 pm

  Bud Priddy Memorial One Fly Contest You are invited to join us for the 2013 Bud Priddy Memorial One Fly Contest on the Nueces River in Camp Wood, TX on May 18. Registration for the One Fly Contest is located at Lindbergh Park in downtown Camp Wood, TX. The entry fee will be $20 (plus a duplicate of the fly you intend to use) which will include dinner, trophies, and door prizes at the Casa Sifuentes Restaurant. A Mexican dinner will be served at 6:00pm. Trophy plaques will be awarded in three categories; 1. Longest bass, 2. Longest perch, 3. Most fish caught. You will pick your favorite fly…

• Alamo Fly Fishers on Facebook

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 8:36 pm

  One of the recurring requests during our monthly club meetings is how can we increase communication between members the other 27 plus days of the month? In addition to our website forums and weekly informal fly tying sessions we have added a Facebook fan page to our club. Here members can check outing schedules, share pictures, videos, your latest fly pattern, and use the medium to help bridge that monthly gap. To join up simply visit www.facebook.com/AlamoFlyFishers then “Like” the page by clicking the Like button at which point AFF posts will start showing up in your Newsfeed. Hope to…

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  The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog

• A Mikey Wier/CalTrout Video

  Tom Chandler

  24 May 2013 | 1:19 pm

  Posted another Mikey Wier video on CalTrout’s site, this one showcasing the in-the-throes-of-restoration Shasta River (note: this is the same stretch of the Shasta I wrote about here). This stretch of the Shasta is primarily a spring-fed river and it’s not only beautiful (watch the video; I dare you to say it’s not drop-dead gorgeous), it’s also vitally important to the Klamath River watershed, and for a couple reasons. Shasta River from California Trout on Vimeo. First, approximately 10% of the salmon that returned to the watershed last year ended up in the Shasta.

• Weekly Shortcasts for 2013-05-23

  Tom Chandler

  24 May 2013 | 12:36 am

  Coolest Thing Ever (so far this week) – PULP-O-MIZER: the custom pulp magazine cover generator: http://t.co/RlVV5AkKJ9 RT @channel37net -> More Chempocalypse: DEET, estrogen & cocaine found in Minnesota lakes http://t.co/rMzkSq4Msb -> Is it time fly fishing let "The Movie" go? "Famous Maclean fishing holes remain elusive" http://t.co/DLB0AtzgYN -> RT @transbay: .@JerryBrownGov issues executive order to expedite #cawater transfers: http://t.co/MpdPG0t2gs -> The biggest mistake humanity ever made was… choosing agriculture over hunting, gathering…

• And You Thought Your Fly Fishing Weekend Was Exciting (Carnivorous Trout From The Riffles of DOOM!)

  Tom Chandler

  17 May 2013 | 2:53 pm

  And you thought your fishing weekend was exciting…  Make your own Pulp Fiction magazine covers (or t-shirts, or mugs, or…) at PULP-O-MIZER — perhaps the greatest online invention since online things were invented. See you fighting carnivorous trout in hand-to-fin combat, Tom Chandler.

• Weekly Shortcasts for 2013-05-16

  Tom Chandler

  17 May 2013 | 12:35 am

  New Post: Home Is Where You Are, Not Where You Were: http://t.co/rVj0QuFs3z -> Outdoor Drugpocalypse: Lost, Hallucinating Hikers Had Meth in Their Vehicle. http://t.co/hMoVh07wfH -> RT @sacvalleyca: How's this for natural splendor? Spawning #salmon are a #NorCal icon: http://t.co/erbo2zcbxf -> Chi Wulff resurrects fly fishing's national food (the slaw dog), but in some poncey, BMW-friendly way.. http://t.co/dkCMf97I5B -> RT @ahalvers: Reintroduce salmon to the upper Sacramento? http://t.co/SFweFYsMLk -> RT @mattrevors: RT @Seasaver: Scientist: "sea lice from…

• Chi Wulff Resurrects The Slaw Dog (Sorta)

  Tom Chandler

  13 May 2013 | 12:05 pm

  The Chi Wulff blog fires up some poncey, asian-themed excuse for a workingman’s slaw dog, and frankly, the only reason I’m writing about it through the nausea is because he said something nice in there about some dumb blog. The original gas-station slaw dog (in profile).  Otherwise, this is a man writing about a slaw dog lacking cheap canned chili or fluorescent yellow mustard, so sensitive types, those with a functioning gastrointestinal system and small children are encouraged to look away: Nonetheless She Who Must Be Obeyed shocked me yesterday when she said, in reply to…

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  Fly Fishing Utah - The Utah Fly Fishing Resource

• For those of you who doubt.....

  jdub

  23 May 2013 | 2:33 pm

  That grumpy grandpa Cary and Uncle Byteme aren't kickass on the sticks, these are fish they owned! Damn....I'm beyond jealous.... Funny to think that some of those fish are older than they are.... http://www.drakemag.com/message-boar...570&start=2750

• Greed!

  RAW

  21 May 2013 | 11:07 am

  I watched a trout take an adult stonefly last night. It dropped out of the brush and fluttered on the water surface (I think dropping eggs). A trout swirled and missed it the first time and then sucked it in on the second attempt. I turned to my wife and said, "Watch this, I'm going to nail a trout right here." I cast into the seam and a trout swirled at my fly but didn't get hooked. I immediately tossed into the same area and hooked up. The hatch has been over for a couple of weeks on this water--except for an occasional bug or two--yet casting a large adult was quite rewarding last evening.

• Any Vintage Tackle - Bamboo nuts out there?

  Reelill

  20 May 2013 | 10:32 pm

  Hey Guys, I am new here but I have been hanging out for a while. I was wondering if there are others here that enjoy the vintage fly tackle. I have been collecting and fishing with vintage equipment for over 20 years and it would be nice to find others around here that enjoy the same thing. I have built a Photo Library of some wonderful early bamboo rods and classic fly reels in hopes that I could share them with others. If you have time check it out. www.antiquerodandreels.com I would love to get some opinions. Richard Attached Thumbnails  

• Electric Water Heaters

  MickG

  20 May 2013 | 12:17 pm

  I have to install a new water heater this weekend up at the cabin and want to make sure that I have everything that I need so I don't have to run down to Richfield at all. I'm not going to lie whoever installed this bad boy initially didn't really know what the H they were doing. But to be fair the cabin is pretty old so the water lines were different then. That elbow looks like it goes from 3\4 down to 3\8's???? The guy at lowes sold me a bunch of different shit. It looked like they had the piece but he said it was for natural gas. I really don't give 2 shits what they are for as long as…

• Green River Flows

  vict

  20 May 2013 | 10:33 am

  Has anybody heard anything more specific about when they're going to peak the flow? I keep hearing any day now, but they keep holding steady. I'd like to get a float in on Saturday with the stable flows. Any chance they hold until then? Thanks, Vic

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  Fishing News

• Getting perspective on real time fishing

  24 May 2013 | 1:26 pm

  One of the more commonly used terms these days when speaking of sonar technology is "real time fishing ." A subject that has the talk around fishing communities, especially when it comes to the argument regarding the best choice between the Flasher and LCD in terms of technology.

• Gold Country Sport Fishing

  24 May 2013 | 1:26 pm

  Trout. Don Pedro , We fish for Rainbow Trout, King Salmon, Kokanee Salmon & Brown Trout.

• Port City anglers to host Kid's Fishing Festival June 9

  24 May 2013 | 10:21 am

  Port City Bass Anglers will be sponsoring the 9th annual Kid's Fishing Festival June 9 at Bynum Run Park on Churchville Road in Bel Air.

• Northwoods Ready to Welcome Visitors

  24 May 2013 | 6:12 am

  It is amazing the difference one month can make. In April people were out ice fishing in Minocqua and many were worried about how the never ending cold would impact the area's tourism economy.

• The big catch

  24 May 2013 | 1:52 am

  Young or old, every fisherman's dream is to bring home a big catch. The bigger the better, although catching a great number of fish at once is also considered a mark of success.

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  Gamefishing Fiji

• Hook Line and Sinker TV Filming aboard Bite Me

  Adrian Watt

  27 Apr 2013 | 4:27 pm

  We were delighted to have the guys from Australian TV show "Hook Line & Sinker" filming aboard Bite Me for a couple of days. Presenters Matt and Nick with cameraman Mike had some fun fishing though the bite wasn't particularly great. There is a surface layer of zooplankton around colouring up the water and the big yellowfin were tough to find. Even so we managed a few GTs on poppers, groupers on jigs, yellowfin & mahi mahi on the troll and had some fun. I will post a short video clip when the show has been edited.... Hope the guys can come backs some time for the winter wahoo &…

• Summer Kadavu Fishing Update

  Adrian Watt

  13 Mar 2013 | 12:49 pm

  The GT fishing recently has been pretty modest by our standards. We have been having to work harder than normal with La Nina weather patterns still affecting the ocean current directions along the outer barrier reef.  First off, some pics from Mark from the US who was kind enough to let me post a few pics from his trip.  Dogtooth Tuna on a Jig   Coral Trout on a Stickbait  Always fun the Red Bass Mangrove Jack ! Not really any Kadavu Monsters in the mix but a very nice variety of species on both Poppers and Jigs. Offshore South of Kadavu there a lots of schooling skipjack…

• Simply paradise! - Review of Matava, Fiji - TripAdvisor

  Stuart Gow

  2 Dec 2012 | 4:51 pm

  I recently stayed at Matava with my boyfriend and it was heavenly!  We disconnected from the world and enjoyed the game fishing (We caught 3 huge tuna thanks to Joe the amazing guide and captain), ocean kayaking, hiking, and stunning food (Sammy, the gardener, is a genius). Go to Matava to reconnect with yourself and your significant other! Simply paradise! - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor: "Bite Me" Matava Resort Kadavu Fiji Islands www.matava.com

• IGFA GT Record up for Grabs

  Adrian Watt

  30 Nov 2012 | 6:40 pm

  As most anglers will be aware, the IGFA now has a new Record Catagory - The All Tackle Length Record. This is strictly a Release Catagory so all eligible fish must be released in healthy condition.  As we release all GTs caught here, this record catagory is ideal for us to have a go at the World Record. Wait ! Measure that ! The current record is 107cm so about 42 Inches, held by Patrick Sebil We have released plenty of GTs larger than that... This season we will be measuring all the big ones with our brand new IGFA Length Scale ! For those of you aware of the hand made custom Eyre rods…

• US Billfish Conservation Act becomes Law

  Adrian Watt

  3 Nov 2012 | 9:05 am

  Great news for Marlin, Sailfish and Spearfish ! On October 5, 2012, President Obama signed the Billfish Conservation Act into law, effectively banning the importation of all billfish into the continental United States. The signing marks the culmination of a united undertaking by a diverse coalition of angling and conservation organizations working in cooperation with a bipartisan group of congressional champions.  Although there are no commercial fisheries targeting billfish in the US, the US has been the largest importer of billfish in the world, importing about 30,000 billfish…

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  Fort Lauderdale Fishing Blog

• Bottom Fishing in Ft Lauderdale

  Captain Andy

  20 May 2013 | 9:28 am

  Nice catch of red snappers deep dropping off Fort Lauderdale The fishing this week in Fort Lauderdale is great. A lot of action on the reefs and wrecks. Today, we went snapper fishing for a few hours and caught a whole bunch of red snappers. We caught all of these fish in 350ft of water, deep dropping with chicken rigs baited with squid and chunks of bonito. We were pulling them up 3-5 at a time. The snappers were ‘snappin’ as they say. Good fishing on the wrecks for big game too. The amberjacks are all over the wrecks and biting ferociously. This is the season when the big…

• Fort Lauderdale Fishing

  Captain Andy

  9 May 2013 | 6:13 am

  Nice grouper and snapper catch today on a sportfishing charter There is a lot of activity fishing the Fort Lauderdale waters this week.  Sharks, sailfish, blackfin tuna and mahi-mahi are all biting on the outside edge of the reef.  Wrecks are also loaded up with good fish.  Today, we had some folks that wanted to go out and do some bottom fishing and get some fish they could take home to cook up.  So we went out and did some deep dropping around the 250-350ft shipwrecks.  The fish were biting.  We caught about 20 vermillion snappers, a couple jacks that we threw back and a couple nice…

• Fort Lauderdale Drift Fishing

  Captain Andy

  5 May 2013 | 8:09 am

  Nice sailfish caught drift fishing aboard the Catch My Drift Drift fishing is going good this week.  A lot of action on the reef catching kingfish, bonitos, blackfin tunas, snappers and grouper.  The action always gets better for us this time of year.  There are schools of baitfish on the reefs and all around the wrecks right now, making plenty of food for bigger game fish to congregate.  Schools of blackfin tuna are patrolling the reef.  Several big blackfins and many small to medium ones are being caught drift fishing in 100-200ft of water.  A few sailfish are here and there as well,…

• Fort Lauderdale Shark Fishing

  Captain Andy

  26 Apr 2013 | 7:59 am

  Monster hammerhead shark caught by Steve aboard the Out of the Blue The sharks are snapping off Fort Lauderdale.  This year’s annual shark migration down our coastline is fully underway.  Hammerhead sharks, Fort Lauderdale’s most sought after game shark, are abundant in 350ft of water.  This is the depth where the Gulfstream waters meet with the cooler inland waters, and a temperature gradient is formed.  Sharks and other top predators like to patrol along this ‘current edge’ which is usually rich in prey.  April and May are the 2 best month for shark fishing in…

• Fort Lauderdale Fishing Action is Great

  Captain Andy

  17 Apr 2013 | 9:20 am

  Monster warsaw grouper caught on a sportfishing charter in Ft Lauderdale A lot of great action the past couple days fishing in Fort Lauderdale.  As to be expected in Spring, the wreck are holding some really nice fish.  Groupers and Jacks are biting really good, in fact when they are really turned on, you can’t even get a bait fully down to the bottom before it gets eaten.  Every Spring, amberjacks, groupers, cobia, barracuda, sharks and other game fish, congregate on the wrecks between 150ft-350ft of water.  For many years, Fort Lauderdale was involved in an Artificial Reef program…

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  I moved back to Ohio

• Week by week on two watersheds: Rocky and Cuyahoga

  mstansberry

  22 May 2013 | 8:18 pm

  Spring in Ohio continues, and I’m watching the progression of species closely for the first time in my life. Seeing when the Dogwood tree blooms drop off, noting which wildflowers come up when, seeing spawning fish in the rivers. It’ll take a few years to build up an interesting record to gauge the timing of the seasons. The kinds of animals and plants I’m spotting now are totally different every time I go out. In the Cuyahoga River Valley, bluegills are spawning. Lilacs and locust are blossoming. Iris and phlox are up, trout lily and trillium are gone. Turtles that were on…

• Engaging with the opposition

  mstansberry

  10 May 2013 | 6:40 am

  I had a somewhat entertaining conversation last night with my aunt’s neighbors and good friends, who happen to be Fox News programmed conservatives. I don’t go around picking fights with people with differing political views, and most of the time I won’t even be baited into it. But these guys were pretty relentless. As best I can tell from the talking points they were throwing at me, they’re small business owners who are pissed about increased insurance premiums due to Obamacare (or at least that’s their perception, which may or may not be accurate). They…

• Ohio spring wildlife photos continued…

  mstansberry

  28 Apr 2013 | 6:28 am

  Getting warmer out… spending more time outdoors with a camera. Stay tuned for more:

• Springtime in Ohio

  mstansberry

  17 Apr 2013 | 8:06 pm

  in the middle of launching a new conservation and publishing project, spending a lot of time out in the wilds of Ohio, looking for wild animals. Here are some new photos.

• This is as good a representation of what’s happening to me in Ohio as anything I could paint

  mstansberry

  19 Mar 2013 | 7:50 pm

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  The Wild Side

• Duck Hunt & Duck Calls To Support Oklahoma Tornado Victims

  24 May 2013 | 6:00 am

                                                                            Source: Uploaded by user via Jamison on Pinterest Outdoor Channel Outfitters, Tallahatchie Hunts and Goey Hunting Calls have teamed up in an effort to help out those affected by the devastating storms that hit Oklahoma. Now up for bids on Outfitters Showcase Auctions, Tallahatchie Hunts, in Swan Lake, Mississippi has donated a 2 person…

• DNR Courtesy Boating Inspections Set During Memorial Day Weekend

  23 May 2013 | 6:01 am

                                                                                Source: flickr.com via Marie on Pinterest In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings. The Memorial Day holiday weekend is one of…

• NASP Archers Surpass Their Own World Record 2013 NASP Nationals

  22 May 2013 | 6:22 am

                                                              Source: uclafacultyassociation.blogspot.com via FieldDress on Pinterest The National Archery in the Schools Program continues to break records! Students from nearly 600 NASP schools across the United States just buried the world record they set just one year ago!  Additionally, the top male archer, Jericho Vannoy from Madisonville, KY tied NASP®’s individual world record. …

• Americans Take Seven Medals at First World Cup Stage

  21 May 2013 | 6:45 am

                                                                             Source: guardian.co.uk via Robin on Pinterest The U.S. women's compound team of Erika Jones (Grand Island, Neb.), Carli Cochran (Willow Street, Pa.) and Jamie Van Natta (Toledo, Ohio) started the squad's race for medals on Saturday by clinching silver after posting a 216-231 score versus Korea in windy conditions. A strong U.S.

• Public Hunter Bags New Texas State Record Alligator

  20 May 2013 | 6:52 am

                                                © Texas Parks and Wildlife Department A young hunter who grew up with a fascination about dinosaurs and a dream of hunting what some call “living dinosaurs” has harvested the largest alligator ever certified in Texas. Braxton Bielski, an 18-year-old high school senior on his first alligator hunt, bagged the behemoth 800-pound, 14-foot, 3-inch gator during a recent public hunt on the James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area.

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  Fly Fishing Lodges | Blog | Tips | Gear Reviews

• Gink, Orvis, Ross and SA

  andrew

  24 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Maybe not such a bad thing? Photo: Louis Cahill As many of you have probably heard, the hot news in the fly fishing industry is that Orvis recently purchased Ross and Scientific Anglers from 3M. Our buddy Louis from Gink and Gasoline put together a very intelligent write up on the subject – since industry gossip and commentary seem to be right up everybody’s alley, we’re dedicating today’s post to suggestion you have a read. Gink and Gasoline on the Orvis purchase of Ross and Scientific Anglers. More Good Articles from Others Elwha Dam Removal Casting from a Drift Boat…

• Best Alaska Rainbow Trout Posts

  andrew

  23 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  This. Photo: Cameron Miller Every month or so we like to run a list that ’rounds up’ our best/most popular/favorite posts on a particular topic.  With ~1800 pages on our site we understand that it can be a little tough to find everything – hopefully these lists help! Today’s topic?  Alaskan rainbow trout! 10 Favorite Posts on Rainbow Trout in Alaska 5 Favorite Flies for Alaskan Rainbow Trout.  Mice, sculpins, leeches, flesh! Mend Less.  One important difference in our trout fishing techniques. Spey Fishing for Trout – Gear.  On overview of two-handed trout…

• Best Part of the Day

  andrew

  22 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Sparkles, kicking things off. Photo: Louis Cahill It’s a beautiful day on South Andros.  You’ve made the run to the morning’s flat of choice.  Your guide pulls up to shallow water so you can hop out and start wading. The wind is light and the visibility is fantastic.  What will this flat bring? What Happens Next Wading for Bonefish Fighting Bonefish Nice Fish, Gary

• Packing Lists and Trip Planners

  andrew

  21 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Don’t forget your waders. Photo: Cameron Miller Headed on a fishing trip to Alaska, the Bahamas or British Columbia any time soon?  Great – we have trip planners and packing lists that can help you prepare. If you’d headed to one of our lodges, these documents were put together with you in mind.  If you’re visiting some of our friends in the industry instead, no worries!  Grab them anyhow – we hope there’s something in there you find useful. Alaska Alaska Fly Fishing Trip Packing List Alaska West Trip Planner Bahamas Bahamas Bonefishing Trip Packing List…

• 6 Ways to Catch More Steelhead

  andrew

  20 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  More is better. Fishing for steelhead is fun.  Catching steelhead is even more fun. Here are 6 ways you can can more steelhead on flies.  Let us know how you catch more! 6 Ways to Catch More Steelhead Fish the near water first.  Steelhead can hold in really shallow water, really close to the bank.  Always fish the near water before you go tromping through it. Fight them hard.  The longer the fight lasts, the higher the chances of the hook pulling or the leader breaking or the line getting wrapped around a root wad.  Shorter fights are easier on the fish too. Keep your fly in the water.

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  Global FlyFisher Weblog

• Teaching and tying in the US

  4 May 2013 | 11:00 pm

  I will be both teaching and tying with the GFF team at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum May 18th. Drop by if you're in the area.

• Almost Gone Fishin'

  11 Apr 2013 | 11:00 pm

  The coming week I will be off fishing a bit. This year's first trip for me. My fishing sure isn`t what it used to be.

• 6000% profit!

  9 Apr 2013 | 11:00 pm

  I have been writing about expensive books before, and still maintain a list of ridiculously priced books. Now I bought one of them – at a “normal” price.

• That Festival Feeling

  23 Mar 2013 | 11:00 pm

  Every second year a few thousand fly-fishers and fly-tyers from Denmark and Germany gather ind the southern part of Denmark for the biennial Fly Festival

• Intimidated by a streamer

  15 Feb 2013 | 11:00 pm

  I wanted to tie a Carrie Stevens, Rangerly style New England streamer, but was surprised how hard it actually was

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  PlanetSeaFishing.com

• Skegness Pier Angling Club - May 2013

  admin@planetseafishing.com

  20 May 2013 | 1:47 pm

  Croxton’s Dave Burr continued his winning ways in the latest Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match held at Jacksons Corner. He is unstoppable at the moment, winning his second match on the trot and adding the Frank Parkins shield to his increasing hoard of silverware. He …

• Northern Bites - 20-05-2013

  admin@planetseafishing.com

  20 May 2013 | 10:21 am

  With spring refusing to turn into summer the mackerel seem a long way off yet, though in previous years they have been taken as early as mid-May from the piers at Blyth, South Shields and Roker. Occasionally they do arrive early at North Gare in Hartlepool. …

• Holt SAC North Norfolk Bass Festival 2013

  admin@planetseafishing.com

  17 May 2013 | 8:09 am

  Holt Sea Angling Club is pleased to report that the inaugural North Norfolk Bass Festival fished last weekend was an outstanding success, with 64 anglers fishing and enjoying some quality fishing. The Festival consisted of two separate matches fishing the beaches at Kelling and Salthouse with …

• Skegness Pier Angling Club - Species Hunt 2013

  admin@planetseafishing.com

  16 May 2013 | 8:43 am

  Good catches continued in the Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) annual Species Hunt, fished in ideal conditions at Trunch Lane. Croxton’s Dave Burr was in sparkling form, catching six dabs, three flounders, a dogfish and a small smoothound, to run out easy winner with 47 points. …

• Captain’s Log - Holyhead April 2013

  admin@planetseafishing.com

  14 May 2013 | 3:12 am

  The weather has played a major part in the fishing all over the UK as from mid-March to date the water temperatures have remained unseasonably low compared to previous years. This coupled with a relentless barrage of strong winds has meant that it has been difficult …

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  Henry Gilbey - the world of fishing

• The Friday Rant – 24.03.2013

  Henry Gilbey

  23 May 2013 | 9:50 pm

  It cannot have escaped your attention that an innocent human being was brutally murdered a couple of days ago in Woolwich by a couple of people who then claimed that it was a religious attack in [...]

• In your head, do you match lures to locations ?

  Henry Gilbey

  21 May 2013 | 10:29 pm

  OK, so I wish I could be writing about smashing a few bass on lures around here, but the fact is that the fishing at the moment is about as tough as I have ever seen it and we wait for the fish t [...]

• Lure love – Maria Chase BW

  Henry Gilbey

  20 May 2013 | 12:33 am

  Considering that the first bass only trip I did to Ireland was nearly ten years ago, this lure fishing “thing” has not been massively on my radar as long as many anglers out there who [...]

• Honestly, the swine winked at me……………….

  Henry Gilbey

  17 May 2013 | 12:27 am

  On Tuesday morning I went over to Plymouth after dropping my girls off at school as I needed to get a new pair of hiking boots, and since I was there I thought it would be cool to drop into the A [...]

• Irish close season for bass starts today – thoughts ?

  Henry Gilbey

  14 May 2013 | 10:01 pm

  If you didn’t know, from 15th May to 15th June there is a close season for bass in Ireland which I believe means you are not meant to go deliberately fishing for them, and if you do catch b [...]

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  Pennsylvania Fly Fishing

• 2013 Fly Fishing Jamboree and Meetup

  13 May 2013 | 4:00 am

  Over the past 18 years one of the best things to come out of the site are meetups and the annual Paflyfish Spring Jamboree. The Spring Jamboree is our annual get together to fish, camp, tie flies and discuss the one that got away. Over the years we have found an accommodating campground in Central Pennsylvania for us all to meet and camp for the weekend. I wouldn't even call it an exclusive Pennsylvania event with folks coming from Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Florida. Some photo's over the years are here.We have a lot of fun fishing over some of Pennsylvania's finest streams. If…

• Cicada Fly Fishing Coming Soon!

  7 May 2013 | 5:50 pm

  So you probably have already heard about the onslaught of cicadas coming our way on the nightly news and just about every other media source. Cicada's are just weeks away from inundating much of the east coast and more annoying news coverage to follow. Mainstream media will pull out the playbook and ultimately take it to a stupid level like encouraging some Honey Boo Boo wannabes into eating some of these Cicadoidea [latin]. By the end of the coverage, some clever reporter will talk about cicada soup or grilling them or better yet some dumb sauce to put on them. Sorry I digress and back to…

• Team Paflyfish Brings it Home!!

  4 May 2013 | 6:40 pm

  Well I just received an email from Shane on the latest from the Harman Invitational. Phil ended the day on Friday having caught the biggest trout of the day. This put them into a good spot to start the day on Saturday. The day ended with Shane sharing the following line: "We brought it home!"Here is Shane and Phil during their interview with Curtis Fleming from the Outdoor ChannelCongratulation to Shane "SBecker" Becker and Phil "PhilC" Chadbourn for their efforts this weekend and representing Paflyfish. More details when the guys get back home and to some cell coverage!!

• Team Paflyfish at the Harman's Invitational 2013

  30 Apr 2013 | 4:00 am

  Todd Harman, Owner of Harman's Luxury Log Cabins, approached me this past winter about making sure Paflyfish was represented at this years Harman's Invitational. The Harman's Invitational is a fly fishing competition with two-man teams hitting the North Fork of the South Branch River in West Virginia the weekend of May 3-5, 2013. Typically there are about seven to nine teams represented from the East Coast.Plenty of big bows and avid anglers in a great setting!Harman's Invitational 2012 on Fly Rod ChroniclesI received quite a bit of interest about this opportunity from several folks on the…

• The Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum Grand Opening 2013

  25 Apr 2013 | 11:10 am

  By Dave WeaverEarlier this month, the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum celebrated its grand opening and many from our PAFF community were in attendance. This museum, as many of you know, has been an accumulating collection of our state’s legacy anglers’ equipment, papers, and flies etc for many years. Some of the collection has been on temporary loan to various communities around the state including here in Gettysburg. However, some of the best interpretive displays that many of you no doubt are familiar with have been displayed in a small museum located in a hallway in Fairfield…

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  Sea Fishing & Walking in the UK

• May I Have This Anglesey Adventure?

  Stu

  23 May 2013 | 12:37 pm

  It’s always the same isn’t it, that stupid excited feeling you get as your first holiday of the year arrives. So it was a few weeks ago when we ventured once more to the beautiful Isle of Anglesey and 2.5 hours later we were unloading a small expeditions worth of gear into ‘Bethan’s Corner’, the cottage at Ty Cristion that was to be our base for the coming week. We were so relaxed it took us a while to get going. The bait was keeping well in the fridge and the tides would be better in a few days so we just chilled out and did a bit of shopping the first day.

• Hi Ho Silva? Ranger S Compass Review

  Stu

  14 May 2013 | 2:49 pm

  As I do a bit of walking, hills that is as well as just using my legs to get to the car and back, when the opportunity came to get my hands on a decent compass for review I took it with open arms. I’ve always wanted a mirror compass for sighting, ever since I was in Scouts a long, long time ago so when the Silva Ranger S arrived from Go Outdoors not only was it ‘Oooo, look, new toy’ but it also brought back a lot of happy memories of carefree days spent in the hills of the Lake District, a bunch of lads without a care in the word except how to get to the next way point and…

• Return to the River Douglas

  Stu

  8 Apr 2013 | 1:15 pm

  After what seems like, and in fact is, ages I managed to get out sea fishing this past weekend. Admittedly it was only to the local River Douglas but with the weather fair if a little chilly it was time to dust the cobwebs off my gear that had accumulated over the past 5 months and get out there and do a bit. I can’t believe it’s been so long since I last wet a line but the records don’t lie and the last time we went out was October last year to Anglesey. No wonder I’ve been getting a little twitchy. So keeping it simple I emptied the fridge of some vintage frozen…

• Walk your favourite trails with Merrell Walking Shoes

  Stu

  28 Feb 2013 | 1:35 pm

  It can be tricky finding new walking shoes as there are numerous brands and types to choose from, plus it can be tough knowing which ones are the best possible quality you can buy.  Our favourite brand for walking shoes and boots is Merrell, who time and again deliver on quality in terms of performance, support and durability; here’s a run-down of what we think are the best three Merrell walking and hiking shoes: Merrell Moab GORE-TEX Shoes The Merrell MOAB GTX Shoes are incredible multi-purpose footwear ideal for walking across tough terrain, but also for trail running and most sporting…

• Hello, is there anybody there? Sorry… we’re out running

  Stu

  8 Feb 2013 | 3:21 pm

  Blog entries have been conspicuous by their absence these past few months due to a combination of not really getting any fishing done since our visit to Anglesey last year and the weather being too grim to even contemplate going out for a stroll never mind a ‘proper’ walk. We have been getting out and about though but in a completely different way… We’ve taken up running and much to my surprise let alone anyone else’s were enjoying it immensely. It is one of those things that we can do round the block at home or with a running group and so far the only weather…

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  24 May 2013 | 5:48 am

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  24 May 2013 | 4:48 am

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  Wired2Fish Blog

• Late Spring Bass | Cranking for Post-Spawners

  Walker Smith

  22 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  There always seems to be an awkward adjustment period that both anglers and bass undergo in the beginning stages of the post-spawn. Late spring bass are worn out from spawning, searching for new homes in deeper water and anglers aren’t ready to give up on their hot spring fishing spots. When faced with lethargic, transitioning post-spawn bass, SPRO pro John Crews turns to a crankbait for the majority of his fish catching needs. Not only does it allow him to cover more water than other methods, but it also leads to plenty of big bass. A different approach to post-spawn bassWe’ve all heard…

• Deep Fishing Spots | Cover Water Quickly

  Walker Smith

  20 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  As the spawn dies down in many parts of the country, you can expect the majority of bass to vacate their temporary shallow homes in search of deeper summertime dwellings. Dissecting these deep fishing spots for bass doesn’t always mean dragging soft plastics and staying in one spot for hours on end, however. Cheez-It pro Shin Fukae’s ability to fish deep quickly propelled him to a recent PAA win on Lake Douglas. While many anglers fished underwater cover slowly and methodically, Fukae visited dozens of spots each day, efficiently covering key pieces of cover. Prime targetsWhen the late…

• Fishing Deep Early

  Jason Sealock

  15 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  If you're like me, you grew up beating the bank with spinnerbaits, crankbaits and worms. The thought of fishing deep never really entered my mind until winter most of the time. I just thought if there was stuff shallow, that's where I'd find a bass. Truth be told that's not irrational thought, but it's a little narrow sighted. Fact is there is "stuff" deep too. We didn't have fancy side imaging or gps. We had to just fish spots from memory and finding something off the bank was a lot more luck than strategy. Sure I caught fish deep at some point in my youth but it seemed a whole lot easier to…

• Fishing Stick Worms for Bass in the Spring

  Walker Smith

  13 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  By Walker Smith Stick worms for bass are widely regarded as one of the most simple, yet effective ways to catch more fish. In a time where many soft plastic baits look more like spaceships than bass cuisine, sometimes keeping your bait selection simple can pay big dividends. Throughout the spring, it’s not uncommon to see Yum pro Matt Reed and Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler ditch the appendages and opt for the simple, subtle profile of a stick worm. It’s almost impossible to fish a stick worm incorrectly, but Reed and Ehrler have keyed in on a few simple, yet very useful tips. Throw it…

• How to Cast to Shallow Cover | The Lost Art

  Jason Sealock

  8 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  By Jason Sealock"I'm not as smart as Kevin Van Dam and I'm not as good as David Dudley; I can just get my baits in some places others can't."Craig Powers shared that thought with me on a day of fishing Kentucky Lake years ago. At the time, I didn't grasp the importance of knowing how to cast to tight openings in cover, especially in the shallow-water professional fishing game. Not every lake offers great offshore fishing, but most offer windows of opportunity for shallow fishing, especially around cover like laydowns, grass, bushes, overhanging trees, docks and more. There are 7 things that…

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  Black Marlin Fishing Blog

• A Few Announcements

  Kelly

  21 May 2013 | 3:56 pm

  The Sanctuary Cove boat show starts tomorrow and for those visiting, consider using the coolest taxi there is going around to get to the venue on board Castille III. Capt. Matty Johnson will be running passengers between the Gold Coast City Marina Fuel Jetty and the show. Call Matty directly for more details on 0418 [...]Visit the full report at: A Few Announcements © Kelly Dalling Fallon 2005-2013 www.BlackMarlinFishingBlog.com. Anglers and crew photographs used with permission. Content, including reports, photos and video may not be reproduced in any form without advance permission.

• Makings of a bumper little black marlin season

  Kelly

  20 May 2013 | 3:37 pm

  The little black marlin are already showing up in number in the waters of the greater North Queensland, with word in particular from Townsville that they are a good mix of first and second year fish. Off Yeppoon, Scotty Coulter has had a couple encounters as well while mackerel fishing. On Friday they spotted one [...]Visit the full report at: Makings of a bumper little black marlin season © Kelly Dalling Fallon 2005-2013 www.BlackMarlinFishingBlog.com. Anglers and crew photographs used with permission. Content, including reports, photos and video may not be reproduced in any form without…

• Fishing Addiction Black Marlin

  Kelly

  18 May 2013 | 3:36 pm

  Capt. Adam Jordan’s Iona 2 had Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction crew on board this week and snared this est. 400lb black marlin off Musgrave Island off Bundeberg. The episode should air late this year so stay tuned for that. Some really great shots taken from the GoPro!Visit the full report at: Fishing Addiction Black Marlin © Kelly Dalling Fallon 2005-2013 www.BlackMarlinFishingBlog.com. Anglers and crew photographs used with permission. Content, including reports, photos and video may not be reproduced in any form without advance permission.

• Coffs & Brissy Marlin

  Kelly

  13 May 2013 | 3:55 pm

  Following up from Vic Levett’s top days fishing of northern NSW last week, six boats of the Solitary Island Game Fishing Club braved somewhat marginal conditions off Coffs Harbour on Saturday for the second last pointscore of the season. Four boats encountered blues, although none stayed connected long enough to reach the tag pole, and [...]Visit the full report at: Coffs & Brissy Marlin © Kelly Dalling Fallon 2005-2013 www.BlackMarlinFishingBlog.com. Anglers and crew photographs used with permission. Content, including reports, photos and video may not be reproduced in any form…

• Northern NSW Blues

  Kelly

  12 May 2013 | 3:01 pm

  A hot blue marlin fishing report from Vic Levett on board his 33 Pursuit Mojo with Black Pete’s James Thackeray, and Adam Polly on board with him. On the first leg on Tuesday from Southport to Ballina they managed 2-2-2 on the blues before heading into Ballina for the night. On Wednesday, they followed up [...]Visit the full report at: Northern NSW Blues © Kelly Dalling Fallon 2005-2013 www.BlackMarlinFishingBlog.com. Anglers and crew photographs used with permission. Content, including reports, photos and video may not be reproduced in any form without advance permission.

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  Moldy Chum

• Ask Mr Cullen about gillnetters killing steelhead and he goes very quiet

  El Guapo

  24 May 2013 | 12:03 am

  The North Coast Steelhead Alliance highlights opposition to new reporting regulations for commercial fisherman in Northern BC. The new regulations were put in place by the Department of Fisheries and Ocean in response to Marine Stewardship Council certification of the fishery. One of the conditions for certification set by the MSC was that all bycatch, especially steelhead, need to be properly accounted for. LINK

• Urban Angler Moving Uptown

  El Guapo

  24 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  Today is Urban Angler's last day at their 206 5th Avenue address. They will be reopening  uptown at 381 5th Avenue on May 31st. I still remember the first time I saw the Urban ad of some dude holding an absolute monster of a fish on the inside cover of one of my fly fishing mags. At the time I was brand new to the fly fishing game and that image forever changed my perspective on what was possible with fly rod and reel. LINK

• Maybe I’ve watched A River Runs Through It a few too many times

  El Guapo

  24 May 2013 | 12:00 am

  I know that the term for a skier who doesn’t have a clue what he is doing is a gaper, but what is the term for someone who doesn’t have a clue about fly fishing?  LINK (via: MK Livin)

• Skull Island Skiff Works

  El Guapo

  24 May 2013 | 12:00 am

• Friday Pin Ups

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  Round Valley Fishing

• 2nd Annual Steve Welgoss Memorial Trout Tournament is this Saturday

  Robert Ivan

  14 May 2013 | 6:59 am

  Last week’s tournament at Round Valley produced some nice sized RVTA Rainbow Trout. If you’re looking to take another crack at winning some money or just bragging rights, the 2nd Annual Steve Welgoss Memorial Trout Tournament will be held this Saturday, May 18th. Visit the RVTA website for more details about the tournament and the RVTA. Tournament starts at 5:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM Entry $50 per person The post 2nd Annual Steve Welgoss Memorial Trout Tournament is this Saturday appeared first on Round Valley Fishing.

• May 2013 RVTA Fishing Tournament Report

  Zach Merchant

  13 May 2013 | 8:49 pm

  May 2013 RVTA Trout Fishing Tournament Report. This past Saturday, both Rob and I fished the May 11th RVTA trout tournament together in his boat. The day started out cloudy, but warm, and the forecast called for severe thunderstorms. We got a bit of a late start and got onto the water around 6:00 AM, only a half an hour after the start of the tournament, which was at 5:30 AM. We started out trolling lures around the boat launch area for some Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Both our lures were about 200 feet behind the boat. Rob was using a YoZuri Pins Minnow in Rainbow Trout colors and I was…

• Reminder: Round Valley Trout Association Tournament Tomorrow Morning

  Robert Ivan

  10 May 2013 | 7:39 pm

  This will be contest 2 of 8. Results from the first Round Valley Trout Association tournament of 2013 in April are here. From the RVTA Website: RVTA runs 8 contests per year. All (including non-members) may participate. Members will accrue Fisher Person of the Year (FPOY) points for each of the contests. You may register the morning of each contest at the top of the concrete ramp. A table will be set up and manned by RVTA members. C’mon out and try it! April 2013 RVTA Tournament Winner John Y. with a 22 3/4″ and 6.44lbs. Rainbow Trout. 2013 Contest Dates April 14- RVTA Fishing…

• May 7, 2013 – Shore Fishing Report

  Zach Merchant

  10 May 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Started off the day yesterday, May 7, 2013 shore fishing with Chris M. at the Millstone River for Pickerel and Bass, nothing except for one follow I got on an F-7 Rapala, Perch pattern, from a decent sized Pickerel.  After about a half an hour or so of fishing there, we headed off to our usual Carp spot to meet Matt for another day of Carp fishing.  After getting our poles into the water, Chris was the first to hook into a fish.  It was definitely a Carp, but got snagged up and lost it before he could get it in.  We were using the same oat and creamed corn mixture as last time we were…

• Carp Fishing Report – April 30, 2013

  Zach Merchant

  2 May 2013 | 7:47 am

  Fished for Carp from about 5:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. yesterday, April 30, 2013 with Chris Moran.  We both are very new to Carp fishing to say the least, but we were lucky enough to be able to tag along with a buddy, Matt, for the day. Matt’s been Carp fishing for roughly 7-8 years, so he definitely has the experience and know-how that Chris and I lack in Carp fishing right now.  With that said, I’m not able to disclose the location we were fishing as a request from Matt.  But it was definitely a great spot and gave us an amazing day of fishing.   Chris Moran holds a monster carp…

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  About.com Fly Fishing

• Warmwater Species a Fun Substitute for Trout

  23 May 2013 | 4:30 am

  Here in California down near the coast, we don't have a ton of water this year thanks to drought-like conditions. The spring creeks are all but dried up. Nearby river levels are so low it's doubtful the Department of Fish and Game will be stocking. So I'll have to head a few hours east to the High Sierra if I expect to catch any trout this summer, which isn't a bad thing. But if I wanted to catch something closer to home, warmwater species such as largemouth bass and black crappie make a good substitute if you know where to look. I'm also lucky to have a decent striped bass, and spotted and…

• Tying Another Knot on the Bighorn River

  22 May 2013 | 12:55 am

  Now that's a catch. Fly fishing writer and editor Geoff Mueller, who I've been fortunate enough to write for and have mentioned here on the blog previously, married one heck of a woman recently in Southern Montana. One who is also all about fly fishing as the wedding weekend included a ceremony on the Bighorn, a fishing derby and casting lessons, as Field and Stream writes. You can check out some of the images on Flickr. Congrats to the new first family of fly fishing!

• If I had a Million Dollars ... Here's the Fishing Gear I'd Buy

  20 May 2013 | 12:45 am

  Powerball reached $600 million over the weekend, which got me thinking, what outdoors gear would I buy if I won the lottery (which I didn't by the way, striking out once again)? Well, I'd start off with a big RV, one I could trust, so that I could travel the country and fish all of the blue ribbon trout waters I've wanted to fish over the years. And that RV would have to have a tow package, because I'd get myself a nice fresh/saltwater fishing boat, something with plenty of space to cast my new $1,000 Orvis Helio rod from. After that, it would be about traveling and hooking up with best…

• Looking for Tips on Fly Fishing in New Orleans

  19 May 2013 | 7:49 pm

  I'm thinking about heading to the Big Easy this summer, to do some fly fishing in and around New Orleans as well as visit one of America's most beloved and grittiest cities. It'll be interesting to see how New Orleans has bounced back from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 - the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Depending on who you talk to, the fishing can be up and down out there. But it sounds like the redfish and black drum fishing hasn't taken a hit at all, and is as good as it's ever been (contrary to popular belief), so I look forward to proving all of the naysayers wrong. Anyone…

• What to Look for in a Fishing Kayak

  19 May 2013 | 6:47 pm

  My fishing buddy Aaron asked a great question the other day: "So what should I look for in a fishing kayak?" Well, it's been few years since I bought my first fishing kayak, back when there weren't many models of kayaks made specifically for fishing. And fishing kayaks have come a long way, so if you buy a "fishing kayak" today, it's bound to be better suited for the sport than anything I looked at some 7 or 8 years ago. My first kayak was the Ocean Kayak Prowler 15, angler edition. And that had just about everything I ever needed fishing wise: It was stable, nearly 15 and half feet. It's a…

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  Round Valley Fishing

• 2nd Annual Steve Welgoss Memorial Trout Tournament is this Saturday

  Robert Ivan

  14 May 2013 | 6:59 am

  Last week’s tournament at Round Valley produced some nice sized RVTA Rainbow Trout. If you’re looking to take another crack at winning some money or just bragging rights, the 2nd Annual Steve Welgoss Memorial Trout Tournament will be held this Saturday, May 18th. Visit the RVTA website for more details about the tournament and the RVTA. Tournament starts at 5:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM Entry $50 per person The post 2nd Annual Steve Welgoss Memorial Trout Tournament is this Saturday appeared first on Round Valley Fishing.

• May 2013 RVTA Fishing Tournament Report

  Zach Merchant

  13 May 2013 | 8:49 pm

  May 2013 RVTA Trout Fishing Tournament Report. This past Saturday, both Rob and I fished the May 11th RVTA trout tournament together in his boat. The day started out cloudy, but warm, and the forecast called for severe thunderstorms. We got a bit of a late start and got onto the water around 6:00 AM, only a half an hour after the start of the tournament, which was at 5:30 AM. We started out trolling lures around the boat launch area for some Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Both our lures were about 200 feet behind the boat. Rob was using a YoZuri Pins Minnow in Rainbow Trout colors and I was…

• Reminder: Round Valley Trout Association Tournament Tomorrow Morning

  Robert Ivan

  10 May 2013 | 7:39 pm

  This will be contest 2 of 8. Results from the first Round Valley Trout Association tournament of 2013 in April are here. From the RVTA Website: RVTA runs 8 contests per year. All (including non-members) may participate. Members will accrue Fisher Person of the Year (FPOY) points for each of the contests. You may register the morning of each contest at the top of the concrete ramp. A table will be set up and manned by RVTA members. C’mon out and try it! April 2013 RVTA Tournament Winner John Y. with a 22 3/4″ and 6.44lbs. Rainbow Trout. 2013 Contest Dates April 14- RVTA Fishing…

• May 7, 2013 – Shore Fishing Report

  Zach Merchant

  10 May 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Started off the day yesterday, May 7, 2013 shore fishing with Chris M. at the Millstone River for Pickerel and Bass, nothing except for one follow I got on an F-7 Rapala, Perch pattern, from a decent sized Pickerel.  After about a half an hour or so of fishing there, we headed off to our usual Carp spot to meet Matt for another day of Carp fishing.  After getting our poles into the water, Chris was the first to hook into a fish.  It was definitely a Carp, but got snagged up and lost it before he could get it in.  We were using the same oat and creamed corn mixture as last time we were…

• Carp Fishing Report – April 30, 2013

  Zach Merchant

  2 May 2013 | 7:47 am

  Fished for Carp from about 5:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. yesterday, April 30, 2013 with Chris Moran.  We both are very new to Carp fishing to say the least, but we were lucky enough to be able to tag along with a buddy, Matt, for the day. Matt’s been Carp fishing for roughly 7-8 years, so he definitely has the experience and know-how that Chris and I lack in Carp fishing right now.  With that said, I’m not able to disclose the location we were fishing as a request from Matt.  But it was definitely a great spot and gave us an amazing day of fishing.   Chris Moran holds a monster carp…

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  The Lateral Line

• Tell Us Your Best Holiday Weekend Chaos Story, Win A Signed Copy of "The Total Fishing Manual"

  Joe_Cermele

  24 May 2013 | 6:42 am

  This past Monday, fellow blogger Dave Wolak gave us some pretty solid advice for catching bass amidst the chaos that will ensue on many lakes and rivers across the U.S. during this holiday weekend. Though there aren't any largemouth in the Atlantic Ocean, I'll be out there fighting crowds myself, trying to score some stripers before the rip-roaring cigarette boaters and swarms of jet skiers shake off their hangovers and get on the water.  I have to admit that while holiday crowds are annoying, they are always entertaining. I always see something that makes me either chuckle, shake my…

• Vintage Tackle Contest: Dalton Special Topwater

  Joe_Cermele

  23 May 2013 | 7:33 am

  This week in our vintage tackle contest we have a rather enticing-looking bass lure that belongs to Brycen Higdon, who found the bait while helping his grandparents clean out their storage unit. Brycen noted that he can't seem to figure out the maker. No problem, my friend. Dr. Todd Larson of The Whitefish Press and "Fishing For History" blog will solve the mystery posthaste. Dr. Todd says: "You have a classic Southern bass fishing plug called a Dalton Special. The Dalton Special got its start as the brainchild of Tampa Bay, Florida's Perry Dalton in the 1930s. They were…

• Video: Ever Wonder How Fly Line is Made? Wonder No More

  Joe_Cermele

  22 May 2013 | 7:29 am

  I was poking around YouTube the other day and found this video produced by Rio a couple years back. Maybe you've seen it, but I hadn't, and given that I could watch monotonously-narrated shows that tell you how pencils, bridge cables, or golf balls are made for hours on TV, imagine my delight when I found this behind-the-scenes look at how fly line is made. Make snore sounds if you like, but it's pretty interesting. Consider it your chemistry, physics, and science lesson for the day.

• Moral Dilemma: Are Bread Flies For Carp Cheating?

  Joe_Cermele

  21 May 2013 | 9:58 am

  In the Northeast where I live, the carp are fired up right now. Some are still spawning, and the ones that aren't are really hungry. I've been crushing them lately on the fly, but since I found some good bodies of water close to home that are loaded with carp, I've faced a moral dilemma: Do I, or do I not, cast bread flies at them? Whenever I roll up to one of my spots and see kids tossing bread to the ducks, it's both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it gets the carp moving and feeding. On the other, you can cast nymphs, berries, and streamers at carp keyed in on bread until you're blue…

• Don't Let Memorial Day Crowds Stop You From Bass Fishing

  Joe_Cermele

  20 May 2013 | 8:46 am

  Hey, are you planning on bass fishing next weekend? If you answered yes, then get ready for a day filled with some combination of the following: Wake-jumping jet skiers and water skiers. Nine guys, three cases of beer, and one life jacket piled into a jon boat that’s getting pulled over by the Water Sheriff. Some guy with the steering cable seemingly stuck in a right turn doing high-speed donuts by the ramp. Or my personal favorite; the music-blasting, mega-wake-making speedboat that comes standard with nine air bags, a retractable water balloon launcher, and the optional Rally Fun…

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  Moose Knuckle Fly Fishing

• Small Stream Exploring

  Nick

  21 May 2013 | 9:48 am

  My dad recently bought some property and built a cabin in the western Adirondacks.  I finally got up here to enjoy some quality time with the family.   My dad’s property back’s up to a remote stream, so yesterday I decided to give it a go and see if there were any wild trout.  We hiked [...]

• Adirondack Beginnings

  Nick

  17 May 2013 | 11:09 am

  The Schroon River is a special place to me because it is where I caught my first trout on a fly.  The Schroon is a decent size river that flows in the southern Adirondacks of New York, and it eventually meets up with the Hudson River.  The river contains trout and landlocked salmon as well [...]

• Spring Travels

  Brenton Kuhn

  17 May 2013 | 6:15 am

  This spring I’ve been incredibly fortunate to do quite a bit of traveling in a short time.  It all started towards the end of April when my girlfriend I met up with my brother and some of his friends for a double birthday and fishing extravaganza in Florida.  See my brothers blog for his tales of the trip [...]

• Dock Lighting for Snook

  Christopher Kuhn

  12 May 2013 | 4:44 am

  With Captain Daniel Andrews 3rd installment of The Sanibel Island Diaries Part 1 – Norm’s Crystal Schminnow Part 2 – Double Haul Forbes Magazine rated Florida as the top Fly Fishing destination in the United States, as you read this blog and sip your coffee you will quickly understand why this is not an exaggeration! [...]

• The Best for Last

  Nick

  8 May 2013 | 2:17 pm

  Jess and I are leaving the Bahamas today.  Over the past week, I have picked up several more bonefish as well as a small mutton snapper; however, the last bone I caught is the one that will stay with me.  I hit the flats early morning at the mid point of an outgoing tide.  The [...]

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  The Ultimate Trout Fishing Blog

• Trout Fishing Boats – 2 Very Affordable (and Effective) Boats That Are Used To Fish For Trout

  JRWFishing

  23 May 2013 | 4:37 am

  As trout fishermen who spin fish we often think that a boat is something that isn't available to us. After all we either sit along the bank and cast spinners and spoons or we wade in a river when we fish for trout, right? Why the heck would we want or need a trout fishing boat? Sure, these are ways in which we all fish for trout and a boat isn't absolutely necessary, but the truth of the matter is that a boat can be a great addition to any serious trout fisherman's arsenal. Below I will outline 2 very affordable trout fishing boats that are used to fish for all species of freshwater trout. I…

• Spin Fishing For Trout – Drift Fishing Worms

  JRWFishing

  21 May 2013 | 4:52 am

  As you are probably all aware, we at JRWfishing are all about spin fishing for trout and our "go to" technique is without a doubt drift fishing worms. In this post I will outline how we go about drift fishing with worms, so that you can add this amazingly effective trout fishing technique to your fishing repertoire. If you are already a drift fisherman, fear not, because you might very well find a morsel or two that you never considered before, that will help you out as well.The first thing to be aware of when drift fishing worms is the type of water that you are fishing. Drift fishing is…

• Fishing Mini Jigs For Trout

  JRWFishing

  19 May 2013 | 7:27 am

  An often underutilized trout bait is the mini jig and in this post I will discuss fishing mini jigs for trout so that you can add this unique trout bait to your trout fishing arsenal. The types of jigs that you should focus on when fishing for trout are plastic bodies with a straight or forked tail, marabou bodies and tails, or a combination of the two. These are the types of jigs that I have found to be the most effective when fishing for trout.Next we have the size. Seeing as how trout jigs are usually called mini jigs, this obviously means that the jig heads are quite small. I prefer to…

• 3 Tips That Will Help You Catch More Trout When You Are Fishing With Powerbait

  JRWFishing

  16 May 2013 | 8:06 am

  There is little doubt that for spin fishermen, Powerbait is a "go to" bait when it comes to fishing for trout. This fact is especially true during the spring of the year when river flows become high and muddy due to spring rains and snow run off from the mountains. When these things occur, rivers become all but un-fishable and when this happens, the only recourse that many spin fishing trout anglers have is to head out to their local lake or pond that contains trout.When a lake or pond contains trout (often rainbow trout) it means that these fish have been stocked (or put there for the…

• What Are The Best Spinners For Trout Fishing?

  JRWFishing

  14 May 2013 | 4:31 am

  A question that I often get asked is, "what are the best spinners for trout fishing" and my answer usually consists of some manifestation of "it depends", so in this post I will outline some of the best spinners that I personally have used to catch trout so that you can make sure that you have at least one of these choices available to you the next time that you head out in search of some trout. Are these the only spinners that should be used? Of course not, but they are the ones that work for me and I know that they will do the same for you.The first thing to remember about spinner fishing…

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  Big Fishing

• Creme Lures

  Randall Pruitt

  13 May 2013 | 2:59 am

  Caught this little bass around a small building. I was using a Creme 5" stick bait rigged weightless. I casted it out and let it fall, gave it a few twitches and hooked him. I was using a Junebug color also.

• Night Bassin

  Randall Pruitt

  30 Apr 2013 | 11:59 pm

  As the weather warms, so does the water temps. The bass move a lot more shallow as to prepare for spawning. Just as in the Summer, night time is the best time for bass fishing because the waters cool and the bass feed more at night because they are not as pressurized. Bass typically strike at night due to reaction as opposed to sight and this is another reason night bassin is better. So, next time you can get away with it, go fishing at night and you are bound to catch a big one!

• Fishing Frogs

  Randall Pruitt

  21 Apr 2013 | 5:54 pm

  Bass tip of the day: leave your boat at home and fish shallow banks around cover such as weeds, grasslines, and submerged timber. Use a Zoom Horny Toad in either black or natural frog color. Rig it on a screw lock 4/0 frog hook using a bait caster with 30 to 65 lb test braid. Cast the frog out into the cover and let it sink. The Zoom frog will dive sinking side to side just like a real frog would. This entices bass to bite. Hop the frog a little like they would hop through the water. I did this this morning and caught some good size bass. This is your prespawn Spring time bass tip of the day.

• Fishing Addiction!

  Randall Pruitt

  16 Apr 2013 | 12:37 am

     Are you addicted to fishing? Well, I've found the website for you! It's all about great saltwater fishing and entertainment and it's called Addictive Angler. This site includes a vast amount of great fishing information and links including fishing stories, how to, recipes, reviews about great fishing products, fishing reports for your favorite fishing place, and much more! The Addictive Angler family: Ben the co-founder of Addictive Angler Ken the treasurer Simon the chef and entertainer   Here is a Recent Video Don't forget to Join the Addictive Angler newsletter for all…

• Great Fishing Stories

  Randall Pruitt

  13 Apr 2013 | 11:45 pm

  Have you ever had dreams of getting on the boats and fishing for a living? If you are as obsessed with fishing as most, you probably have. This is a collection of fishing stories that will keep you re-opening the book time and time again. About the Author This collection of sea stories relates the experiences of the author, then a very young man, who left family and friends to live out his earliest childhood dreams of life on the water. A native Galvestonian, he was born into a seafaring community where fishing and boats of any kind were his dream and his passion. While he ultimately tested…

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  My Fishing Cape Cod

• 3 Ways to Catch a Striper this Memorial Day Weekend

  Ryan Collins

  23 May 2013 | 10:24 am

  With each passing day, fresh schools of striped bass are arriving and feeding on Cape Cod, like voracious tourists piling into an Old Country Buffet. Reliable reports of larger surf and boat bass weighing more than 20 pounds, have begun spreading like wildfire throughout the region. If you plan on fishing Cape Cod this Memorial Day Weekend, then you will indeed have a good chance at catching a memorable bass or two. The one thing that may keep many anglers off the water this weekend is the forecasted winds. Of course things could change, but as of right now the weathermen are predicting gusty…

• Big Bass in the Fog | May 21 Fishing Report

  Ryan Collins

  21 May 2013 | 6:56 am

  I awoke this morning to the blasts of the fog horn. My plan was to fish an estuary down Cape, however the dense fog made me think twice. The conditions were perfect for top water plugging boulder fields, so I called an audible and headed to one of my favorite shore fishing spots on all of Cape Cod. At 4AM I grabbed a lucky blueberry muffin and iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts, and departed down route 28. Not only would conditions be perfect for big stripers in skinny water, but the tide would be perfect too. I expected the current to be moving at a brisk pace through the boulders, which was…

• Night Fishing the Cape Cod Canal | May 20 Report

  Ryan Collins

  20 May 2013 | 1:53 am

  Last night (technically this morning) my high school buddy Andrew and I set off to fish the Cape Cod Canal at night. Night fishing the Cape Cod Canal is one of my favorite types of fishing because you often have the place to yourself, plus there is a good chance of encountering big striped bass. Despite the rain, both Andrew and I were eager to see what the night would bring. Last night was flat calm and the surface of the Canal was as smooth as glass. The rain was a blessing in disguise as it kept the mosquitoes away and pretty much guaranteed that one of my favorite Canal fishing spots…

• Sunset Stripers | May 17 Cape Cod Fishing Report

  Ryan Collins

  18 May 2013 | 8:39 am

  The wind blew hard out of the north for the greater part of yesterday. Yet once early afternoon rolled around the breeze died down, and the seas flattened right out. It looked like it was going to be a beauty of a evening. Mazzola gave me a ring and asked if I wanted to splash his boat and try for a keeper just before sunset. I was game and so was our fishing buddy and MFCC member O.D. Mike. By 5:30PM Mike, Mazzola and myself were on the water and looking for signs of life. Finding live mackerel to use as bait for stripers was a cinch yesterday evening. While Mazzola hooked up the live well I…

• Fishing Cape Cod’s National Seashore | May 16 Report

  Ryan Collins

  16 May 2013 | 10:40 am

  Fishing Cape Cod’s National Seashore is a wild and rugged experience. Oceanic waves relentlessly crash on more than 40 miles of pristine glacial sand. The great beaches of Outer Cape Cod extend all the way from  Chatham to Provincetown-virtually as far as the eye can see. An angler standing on the great back beach looking eastward is greeted by the enormity of the Atlantic Ocean and all its power. During winter storms seas in this area can grow to astounding heights of more than 30 feet. At high tide waves crest and tear into the coastline, shifting dunes, moving sandbars and sweeping…