Archive for August, 2007
Bass Fishing Boat
Posted in Fly Fishing Bass on the August 29, 2007
If you are looking for a nice bass fishing boat, how about the great new unique folding Foldcat with a unique folding frame that only takes a staggering five minutes to get assembled.
It has a full floor so you have a lot more space than an ordinary pontoon fishing boat, plus it acts as a safety net to catch whatever you drop. In addition, you will have the space you need with the boat that will allow you to carry a lot more tackle, and supplies.
Your fishing boat can boast the two pontoons that are wide apart to make her super buoyant, and the 4ft 6 beam gives you great stability compared to the hard hull.
The bass boat should be a really lightweight boat, with very little drag. It motors very well with its electric outboard, with a 3hp gas engine, she goes flying at 8 knots, fast enough to beat the winds and make great headway.
If you fancy a bit of luxury from your bass fishing boat you need look no further than a boat with her own swivel seats, which have plenty of back support, with lovely soft cushions that are generous in size. Giving you the feel of true luxury, on every fishing trip.
Up to 4 Rod Holders these top-quality rod holders mount into pre-drilled holes on two benches. Each rod holder accepts all rods, lock-in ring holds rod safe and secure, rotates 360°. Then when you have had enough fishing and its time to put your great boat away, you might find that she comes with 2 durable nylon carry bags, and you get a hull bag as well. Once packed it fits neatly in your car trunk.
Fly Fishing Basics
Posted in Fly Fishing on the August 8, 2007
Unlike most other methods of fishing that rely on a natural or artificial bait set or pulled at various depths under the water’s surface, fly fishing is typically done at or within a few inches of the surface. Because of this, fly fishing equipment is somewhat different that other types of casting or trolling equipment. The rods, reels, lures, and even the line, are specialized for this type of angling.
Fly fishing rods are usually quite long when compared to other types of fishing rods. They can range from approximately 6 feet to 14 or 15 feet long. The reason for this is that the rod is used to whip the line - and the attached fly - back and forth in the air to get the greatest distance while casting. A longer, more flexible rod also provides more action when reeling the catch in, giving the angler the ability to feel what the fish is doing - and to be honest - making the experience much more fun.
There are two basic types of fly fishing lures - wet flies and dry flies. Wet flies are designed to float just under the surface to emulate a bug that has recently drowned or a nymph (a young insect that has not reached maturity). Dry flies float on top of the water’s surface, and resemble dragonflies, mayflies or other insects that are resting. Dry flies are usually coated with a waterproof material to ensure that the fly does not absorb enough water to sink. Both types of flies are usually made with small hooks and very lightweight materials in order to resemble the insects of the area and to assist with flotation.
Wet Nymph Fly Dry Fly Fishing and Poppers
Posted in Fly Fishing Tips, Fly Fishing Flies on the August 6, 2007
Dry Fly Fishing on the surface and wet fly subsurface flies are the two most common fly fishing categories. Just as the name indicates the surface flies usually suspend themselves on the surface of the water. The submariners or wet flies go below the surface of the water imitated the aquatic life cycle of the mimicked insect.
Popovers, oops that’s breakfast!
Fly Fishing Tips Poppers are one of the most popular and effective fly baits. The popper is simply trying to pass itself off a member of the fish’s food chain. Imitating larger insects, frogs and even bait fish just for starters.
You will find fancy paint jobs, doll eyes and rubber legs dressing the poppers, making them look great to us, but do you for one second think that a largemouth bass really cares.
The most important thing about poppers is well, they “pop”. Their flat and concaved heads cause and gurgling and popping sound when retrieved across the surface of the water.
Sub surface flies come in three main types. You will find the nymphs, wet flies and the streamers.
Nymph flies imitate the nymphal stage of aquatic insects. This is the stage before the adult, the dry stage of aquatic insect life. These flies certainly weigh more than the dry flies and of course you can easily add weight to help them sink to the proper fishing depth for the conditions you are in. The additional weight will make them a little more difficult to cast but, the wind resistance will be a lot less.
You will notice that most wet flies imitating the adult stage will have wings where the nymph will be wingless. Some nymphs represent small crustaceans like the scud or sow bug.
Streamers are the final group of the sub surface baits. Steamers are usually meant to resemble minnows or other types of bait fish like perch or shad. A streamer is usually tied to a longer hook and has long sloping wings to form the body of the fish.
You will often find them in larger sizes up to 5 inches long and sometime even bigger. Often they will have lead weights for eyes at the front. This extra weight can give the steamer a jiggling motion, and even causes the hook point to ride point up making the streamer a snag less as it rides across the bottom of the lake or river.
Imitating the subsurface aquatic life cycle of many insects is the wet fly. Often lacking in the feathery collar and wingless and by designing them to be heavier by wrapping lead wire on the hook shank before tying the fly making it sink to be fished below the surface.
Keeping your surface fly “high and dry” will be easier with the aid of fly floatant, a silicone gel you work into the fly feathers with your finger tips, or you can also find it in a spray bottle variety. Many anglers prefer the Gink and Aquel brands which prove to be very effective.
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Whether you are dry fly fishing, popping for blue gills and largemouth bass or working a minnow-imitating streamer always be prepared for the whack and very hard pull of a strike. There is nothing more thrilling than catching a trophy fish. You can find more informative Fly Fishing Tips advice and Fly Fishing Tips tips!
Fly Fishing Tips Catching Fish is the Game Plan
Posted in Fly Fishing Bass, Fly Fishing Tips on the August 4, 2007
Fly Fishing Tips . Catching fish is the name of the game, getting out to your favorite river, stream or lake to test your mettle against a worthy opponent is a pleasurable pastime. If you are like me you certainly do not to wet your flies often enough. It is still easy to stay up to date with great information about fly fishing from the many blogs and websites found on the internet.
Fly fishing and if you are new to the sport or even an “old salt” you will undoubtedly want to learn a few Fly Fishing Tips to entice those trophy fish to strike your fly the next time you venture out to the waters edge.
One of my favorite Fly Fishing For Trout is sharing information with others. I often hear people say that fly fishing is a solitary sport. It may appear that way at first, but rest assured you will discover a wealth of information from your fellow anglers.
So the next time your in your favorite fly fishing shop, just try my favorite fly fishing tip.
Simply ask the older Gentleman or Lady sharing the fishing supply isle and studying the local fly selection a simple question.
Excuse me, Could you explain, “How to…? What does this…? What is the best…?
Now, get ready because here comes the fun part. fly fishing techniques
Listen.
Yes, it is that simple. You will be amazed at the gleam in the “Old Angler’s” eye and the passion with which they love to share stories of this great pastime you are embarking on.
Now, there is now doubt in my mind you will hear about how fly fishing for “Rainbows” or “Browns” is so popular. Did you know that trout live in shallow pristine waters and eat small insects.
Yeah, flies!
One of their favorites being the “Woolly Buggers,” dragon and damsel fly nymphs, sounds appetizing doesn’t it. Then of course you just might need to present those cantankerous stubborn trout a special morsel, a black or green olive leech or two to convince them there is a buffet awaiting their next intake of food.
Paying particular attention to your presentation of the fly and the retrieve of the bait. Now, vary the retrieve slow and steady at first, then going to a fast retrieve.
Patience, young man is a virtue.
Keep trying remember you might need to do a strip and pause or even a short two inch strip to entice your prey into a strike.
Yes, keep trying until you find what works the best at the moment.
What a great opportunity to learn. Listen closely and you will find those little tidbits of Fly Fishing Tips that will make you next fly fishing expedition a very rewarding experience.
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The Best Fly Fishing
Posted in Fly Fishing Tips, Fly Fishing on the August 4, 2007
A fly fishing tips article - In choosing the size line, anglers should get a C level, an HCH double-taper, or a GBF three-diameter. This choice is based on the fact that a high percentage of fly rods bought nowadays are hollow glass, and that a great majority of these works best with lines of those sizes, almost regardless of lengths or weights.
In casting, it is important to get about 20 feet of line out front. Anglers should always remember to cast a straight line. Avoid jerky movements even if it is on a faster mode in order to do so. Best of all, the angler should be relaxed because taunt muscles will ruin his casting.
Boiled down, there should be no reason why you should not learn the fundamental principles just as easily as those who now enjoy fly fishing. Probably, the best and surest way to learn to cast successfully is to spend a day on the stream with some fisherman who is a competent caster.
Lessons learned on the stream are the best fly fishing advice you can acquire anywhere in your quest for fly fishing perfection.