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If you want to catch big bass, one of the best baits on the planet is live bait. Live bait catches a lot of bass and in this article I'll provide some tips to make you more successful when using live bait for bass fishing. The most common live bait for bass is bait fish such as minnows, shad, and even small sunfish. Some others would include live crayfish, mud puppies, and leeches. Whatever live bait you choose to use, these simple tips will make that bait more effective. Before getting down to the tips themselves I think it's important to point out that when using this type of bait, you're bait should be a lively as possible. If your live bait is the least bit "dead" or "dying" it will be much less...

Of course, if you are looking for a fishing cart, you already know there are several manufacturers and each fishing cart will of course have a wide array of features according to the type of fishing cart you purchase. You can find fishing carts especially designed for beach fishing, surf fishing, freshwater fishing, or even marine fishing.   Okay, you cannot say that a person without a special fishing cart will not be able to catch a fish or even several fish, but it can make the experience easier and more fun. A fishing cart will ensure that all of the fishing equipment you need will be kept orderly so you can find exactly what you need when you need it. this cart will be able to hold your rods...

The Nile Perch (Lates niloticus) is one of the worlds largest fresh water fish growing to a maximum length of around 2 metres (6 feet) and reach a weight of over to 200kg (560lbs). Not surprisingly, it is a highly sought after fish by fishermen who are looking for an angling adventure of a lifetime. The Nile Perch is found in many parts of Africa including Congo, Nile, Senegal, Niger, Lake Chad, Volta and Lake Turkana to name a few. It is a large mouth game fish which feeds on smaller fish in the lakes and rivers where it lives. Although Lake Nasser is renowned for its Nile Perch fishing, the record fish was hooked in Lake Victoria where the species was introduced in the 1950s. The fish weighed in...

The village of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has recently been revitalized as one of the most popular sport fishing destinations in Mexico. Schools of abundant game fish inhabit these waters. The most abundant species is the Pacific Sailfish which is available all year long. Vacationing and retiring anglers often purchase vacation properties and condos to enjoy the extraordinary fishing on a regular basis. Your local Mexico realtor can provide you with a list of properties for sale or rent. Anglers can expect to have more than a dozen opportunities per day with these hard fighting billfish during peak months. Much larger sizes and harder to find are Blue and Black Marlin, which come into the area from January...

Deep sea fishing in Australia is very popular. This sparsely populated and vast country is surrounded by approximately 16,000 miles (25,000 km) of pristine shoreline, with half of it being in the tropic climate, while the deep waters are alive with many fish species. Generally, the best months for deep sea fishing in Australia are September through May when the air and water temperatures are warmer. The south-east trade winds during the winter months of June through September can make sea conditions a bit choppy and bumpy, especially around Great Barrier Reef. Watch for cyclone season that occurs annually from October to April. The gentler and warmer northerly winds predominate sea condition from...

Vanuatu has many things to offer its visitors, and water activities are amongst the most popular. Game fishing in Vanuatu is known throughout the world as being exceptional and the area holds at least three world records for the largest catches on a single line. In fact, some of the game fishing operators guarantee at least one 200lb+ catch per trip - that is how confident they are. Where to fish in Vanuatu Many of the islands offer fishing expeditions; however the best game fishing in Vanuatu is found in Port Vila (on the island of Efate) and in Luganville (on Santo). Most of the large fishing operators work out of Port Vila, as it is a relatively short journey of around 20 minutes to the best game...

Flying Back Leads Flying back leads, a powerful addition to the simple back lead in the continuing courting of the canny Carp. The article makes more sense with the accompanying sketches, these can be viewed on the web site under fishing and articles. Here at Newbarn Farm a piece of tackle that is used quite regularly is a flying back lead. This bit of kit works in unison with a back lead, which we have previously articled. The way the flying back lead works is that when you cast, the lead catches the air and flies up the line away from your Carp rig. When in the water the lead pins the line down close to your rig reducing the amount of line up in the water. The big plus with this is that when the...

Clewiston is an interesting little town in the middle of south Florida. Though it isn't coastal, it is located on the banks of Lake Okeechobee (that's right! The second largest freshwater lake in the United States! THAT Lake Okeechobee!) It is, according to the city's fathers, "America's Sweetest Town," no doubt because of the large amounts of sugar cane grown there (interestingly, the reception you get from the townspeople can be somewhat cold). They like to say that they are "in the middle of everywhere" - that is to say that they are about 60 miles from Ft. Myers in the southwest and 60 miles from Palm Beach in east. While there are always some things to do in Clewiston year round - bass...

-link"> Bachelor parties are about guys getting together, sharing old stories, and maybe creating some new ones. They are a chance for the best man to send the groom off in style, in appreciation for years of friendship. Traditionally, this has involved drinking one’s fair share of alcohol, heading off to a gentlemen’s club, and waking up the next morning in a strange place with a new tattoo. Recently, a new trend has emerged. Guys are now spending weekends immersed in outdoor adventures: leaping out of airplanes, roping cattle, reeling in trophy fish, and riding wild whitewater. Picture it: 10 buddies sitting in a rubber raft, getting tossed back and forth, and paddling like crazy...

Having been an avid basser for years, and not having the wherewithal to purchase a boat, I've often felt cheated and frustrated about not being able to get out to deeper waters (where I was certain the real bass were). Having succumbed to this delimma for some 40 years or more, I finally had something come my way that I never knew existed: my local bass fishing club. I mean, I knew bass clubs existed, but I didn't know they were for me. For one thing, how can you join a bass fishing club if you don't have a boat. Additionally, isn't it just the best bass fishermen that are in these clubs? These guys do tournaments and such. Not sure if I could measure up. Low and behold, the old saying "you won't...

Created by Fishermen for fishermen, the Best Polarized Fly Fishing SunGlasses are Ocean Waves Ocean Waves Sunglasses, originally designed to win a fishing tournament, have a passionate following among fishermen, from freshwater and saltwater anglers, to professional and amateur alike. "I have been wearing Ocean Waves for 13 years and without a doubt they are the finest sunglasses you can wear," said Bill Miller, a professional fishing guide and Talk Show Host. Why do so many fishermen swear by Ocean Waves? Protection - Fishing exposes your eyes to a lot of sunlight and since you are looking directly into the water, your eyes can be exposed to a tremendous amount of harmful glare and U.V. light...

The weather, lack of resources, and proper venue should not be seen as immovable obstacles to your fishing goals. If you truly desire to bait, hook and catch fishes today, then so you should! But this time, you'll be doing it on TV. Wear your favorite fishing outfit if it makes you comfortable then take the best seat in the house. Choose one from the fishing games reviewed below, hook up your Playstation 2 to the TV, and you're all set to have one of the most exciting fishing challenges in your life! Reel Fishing III Nowadays, individuals with busy careers and hectic lives are forced to spend only a few minutes fishing and do so in artificial settings. With Reel Fishing III, however, you can fish...

One of the best catfish baits for blue catfish and channel catfish is what is commonly called cutbait. Dead bait is also categorized as cutbait and either one of these types of catfish bait work great to catch a mess of good eating size catfish. One of the most common dead baits that many catfish anglers use are creek chubs. You can hook creek chubs as a dead bait or cut them up and use them as cut bait. There are many methods you could use to fish creek chubs and one excellent method used to fish them dead and whole is to thread them. To thread your creek chub tie a your fishing line to a bait needle then push it through the mouth and out the side near the tail. Next pull the need all the way...

There are any number of lures to hook a person on Pedasi, but great sport-fishing in its coastal waters is perhaps one of the most universal. Whether it's for the thrill of the reel whizzing out to a massive marlin, or the truly delectable pleasure of fresh caught yellow fin tuna seared and served with a splash of soy sauce, the fish of Pedasi have made a bit of a name for the area. Sandwiched between two world-renowned fishing spots, Pinas Bay to the east (where the luxurious Tropic Star Lodge is located) and Hannibal Banks to the west, Pedasí lies along a stretch of water known as the 'Tuna Coast'. Here the Pacific waters are heavily frequented by yellow-fin tuna, drawn in on the Humboldt...

The number of different surfcasting tackle techniques is probably close to the number of surf fishermen around the globe. This is not only because everybody feels comfortable with different tactics but also because the beaches worldwide vary with respect to fishing conditions. Also, with growing experience, people prefer to develop their own fishing tactics and adjust it to the kind of fish they are trying to catch. If you are just starting out with surfcasting, then it is recommended that you go with someone more experienced at first, until you get a good hang of things. The number one factor that will influence your tactics is the weather. Obviously, you cannot afford to sit in a comfortable chair...

Bass of many types can be found all throughout North America. Calico Bass can be found in the Great Lakes and Florida, Largemouth Bass are located in the central United States along with Smallmouth Bass. Lets focus on the latter two in looking at some fundamental differences. The Smallmouth bass, or White bass, love rocky lakes and streams. During their spawning season, which starts in the month of June, is one of the best times to catch these fighters. Smallmouth bass have certain types of food they love but one of their favorites is crawdads which hide in the rocky areas the smallmouth bass spawns in. If you like to use natural baits crawdads, minnows, hellgrammites, and dragonfly larvae are great...

A vast number of carp baits have been improved by the many impacts of spices. Some spices are better known than others, but a great number of lesser known spices are brilliant carp catchers. Here are some effective short-cuts and recipe ideas for making beginner homemade spicy boilie and pellet baits! You can begin with choosing spices individually or choose products containing numbers of them already combined. From chilli pepper powders and hot and mild curry powders, to Chinese 5 Spice and Thai 7 Spice, Garam Masala and others, the choice is huge! Certain commercial bait companies use Chinese 5 spice for example. Personally I like to create my own spice blends. Among the most basic boilie bait...

Regardless of where you are fishing at these 5 techniques to catching largemouth bass will provide an excellent resource and should be printed out and saved for later use. If this review comes across a bit callous and highbrow it does not mean to be. It is only that with four decades of largemouth bass fishing in every locale of North America, it is important to get straight to the point when fishing for this freshwater game fish species. There are a host of great tips and techniques all that contain some form of benefit for largemouth bass fishing. This review will pinpoint the five that are most suited to locating and enticing a largemouth bass to open up those massive jaws and inhale the offering...

The variety of soft plastic baits for bass is mind boggling. The choices available just in worms alone, are enough to cause confusion with the novice angler, and hours of debate among the more experienced. What size? color?, straight tail? curly tail?, salt or no salt?; what rig to use them on, drop-shot? Carolina rigged?, weightless?, when are the best times to use each one? Then add in the endless variety of lizards, grubs, jerkbaits, freakbaits, tubes, and creatures, and you end up with more questions than answers. In the following article I will try to list the most effective plastic baits and presentations that catch not only numbers, but big bass as well, whether it is in a lake, pond or river...

So what exactly is the Valle Vidal? Translated "The Valley of Life, " and named after a very impressive valley that splits the 100,000-acre unit of the Carson National Forest like a seam, the park was a gift to the public by the Pennzoil Company. Formerly, a part of the Vermejo Park, this donation was the single largest and most valuable donation of private land ever transferred to the Forest Service. Today, the Valle Vidal has become a sanctuary for outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing enthusiasts. It is special place, cherished by the locals and entrusted by all. Each year more than 3,000 Boy Scouts find high adventure in the alpine mountains. The Valle Vidal is home to many Game species...

If you like sport fishing, you surely will like to fish for redfish. This feisty species is one of the best fighters in the inshore spectrum and, cooked correctly, a great addition to the barbeque menu. Even some restaurants have adopted the fish as a specialty. For example, at the famous Redfish Seafood Grill and Bar on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, they headline, "At Redfish, we serve up a parade of award-winning French Quarter specialties, including classics like Blackened Redfish, Crawfish Etouffee and Jambalaya." Young redfish, or red drum as they are often called, feed in the shallows on clams, crabs, mussels and shrimp. When the fish are about four years old and about 30 inches in length, they...

Fishing in Ontario is one of the most beautiful places in the world to plan a fishing trip. I know, I've fished in many areas of Ontario and know what I'm saying. Many thousands of lakes in Northern Ontario have not seen a fishermen's bait cast to them. There are many species of fish throughout Ontario. If you plan on traveling through and fishing in Ontario there are some things you need to consider before your trip. You should realize that the costs associated with a trip there is expensive, the Province itself is huge and could cost a lot for travel expenses, accommodation, clothing, licenses and permits, fishing gear, food, water, matches and many other things you'll need. Its a good idea to...

Sitting in the midst of natural surroundings can be great fun. You are with nature when you are in a luxury resort, at a beach, or simply enjoying a quiet picnic on the outskirts of your town. Fishing is a great activity that not only strenghtens your bond with nature, but also with your friends and family. You have to get the appropriate fishing license from your state if you want to fish. The laws of the state require you to do so. You need to know the specific fishing regulations of your state because they differ from state to state. After acquiring the appropriate fishing license, you need to get the required fishing equipment, which includes the fishing reel, before you can fish. Beginners can...

The best freshwater fishing season in my opinion has to be the transitional period between spring and summer, where the big predatory fish are on the spawning beds. This concentrates them highly, allowing you to easily locate them, and pluck them out one by one. You must make sure though, that you are practicing catch and release during this period, or there won't be any fish for future generations to catch. Searching through the huge list of fresh water fishing guides can be a daunting task, but make sure that you choose one that will be using the right baits for the season, and also, if you choose to go during spawning season, pick a guide that will be able to easily put you on bedding fish. Sight...

The topic of how to catch walleye in the summer is a popular one among walleye enthusiasts, and the difference between spring and summer walleye fishing very much resembles day and night. If landing a big one is the desire, tactics, location and patience must all come into play. Learning the habits of these fish and understanding where they go and when can bring in several walleye during what many believe is an off time. Location Is Everything While the shallows are often walleye paradise in the spring, once spawning is over the fish often move on to deeper, cooler waters in the hot summer months. To find them, anglers need to seek out the right location. Tips for finding them in the summer include...

Fishing for Walleye is very common and especially if you live up in the north. This kind of fish is very fun to fish for and is great to eat. In the following article you will find some fishing tips that will show you how to catch walleye from either the shore or from a boat. Hooks and Lures The first thing that we can work on is lures. When it comes to fishing, usually you will want to make sure that your hooks are sharp at all times. This is important as it will help you snag the lure in the fishes mouth so they will have a hard time spiting it out after wards. The way colors work is very simple, use bright colors whenever the water is very unclear or if it is a cloudy day outside. If it is a...

Bluegill sunfish are the most widely distributed panfish in North America. They are members of the same family (Centrarchidae a.k.a.Sunfish) as the largemouth bass. These colorful fish are well adapted to living in ponds, lakes, streams and even brackish water. Bluegill are often the primary food source for largemouth bass and other predators. They rarely exceed 1 pound with 1/4 - 1/2 pound (7" - 9") being typical. Bluegill usually have a black spot or blotch near the base of the soft dorsal fin and a black flexible tip on the gill cover. The back and sides are dark green or brownish. The breast and undersides may appear yellow, red or orange. Males in the breeding season usually have a dark red to...

Old School Crappie Fishing Family Secrets Crappie Minnow Setups Crappie are a very curious species of fish and they love to attack schools of minnows to satisfy their amazing live bait appetite. The following crappie fishing technique will create a small, tight little group of minnows, each one with a hook in it. If fished properly this small group of minnows can be amazingly successful, and a very productive way of filling your fish basket. You must get a good rod and reel combo the reel being a small spin cast Variety that accepts 4 to 6lb dia. Test line. The rod needs to be over 8ft long preferably 10ft plus. I personally use a set up that consist of a small spin cast reel that is rated for 6lb...

Before I even begin, let me emphasize that I'm not referring to those colorful pieces of rubber and plastic that Largemouth Bass anglers love so much, I'm referring to what Hank Hill calls "the good old American worm". The kind of worm that lives in the ground and has been known as a bait for fishing for almost as long as human beings decided to try to catch a fish. I have nothing against anyone who chooses to pitch a colorful piece of plastic around, it's simply not the kind of worm that I'm referring to. So, how do you fish a worm? In this article, I'm going to share the easiest and most effective way to fish a worm with the hopes that the information will help you catch more fish. Let's begin...

A study performed in 2007 by RBFF revealed that people are more likely to choose boat fishing rather than fishing or boating as a separate form of recreation. The study was based on 3 categories, Boater, Angler and Boating Angler. The study showed that people are more attracted to the idea of boat fishing rather than fishing only. The study also revealed that people are more likely to buy a boat to fish rather than buying a boat just for recreation purposes. The study revealed that fishermen who do not currently own a boat are actively looking around to buy one and the purchase is likely to happen within the next 12 months. Those who boat fish are also more likely to have a different perspective on...

There are many catfish anglers that think the best catfish bait to use to catch channel catfish and blue catfish are blood catfish baits. Blood baits are known to work exceptionally well for these two species of cats, especially when you drag or bounce them off the bottom to get the fresh sent of blood blood flowing through currents. If there is no current you can cast your blood catfish bait out numerous times and drag it along the bottom to attract the catfish to your area. How to make blood catfish bait: Step 1 Go to a local slaughterhouse and get yourself some fresh blood. You will need to get enough to fill a good size baking pan at least 3/4" deep. Poor the blood into the baking pan and place...

Berkley Gulp Alive: If one were to buy even a quarter of the fishing products on the market including artificial fish bait then the angler would spend all of his time just experimenting instead of getting down to serious fishing. Most anyone that knows anything about fishing knows this is not the case when it comes to Berkley Gulp Alive bait. This is partially because Berkley has earned a very solid reputation when it comes to bait. Based on a reputation it doesn't take any fancy packaging or quick sell techniques to entice the angler to try any new Berkley product and it doesn't mean they won't resort back to their favorites which for many of them is the Berkley Gulp Alive. If you want a...

If you are actually trying to catch a shark then you should do so with forethought and preparation. The best time to catch a shark is really all year round, people will always say oh man the best time to catch a shark is in June but I think that is dead wrong. You can catch the biggest shark you have ever seen in the middle of winter. People who say that you can only catch them in one month are ignorant and uniformed. Just last week I caught a big bull shark and it's almost Christmas time. You can catch a shark at any time of the year as long as you have some bloody fish bait. When you are going shark fishing you are going to need many things. The first thing you are going to need is a few shark...

It is known that bass are able to see colors and it is felt that they have better vision for the colors of red and green than humans. Vision is the most vital sense that bass have. Their excellent visual acuity is better than that of humans. This is advantageous for the bass both during the daylight hours and near dusk as the level of light diminishes.  The clarity of the water has a very large effect upon how color impacts bass fishing. In clear shallow water, artificial bait which mimics the silver and gold color of the bass’s natural baitfish food sources work well. The flash of these colors as artificial bait passes through the water is very effective in attracting bass. If your bait is...

Anglers interested in learning the art of fly fishing and practicing their skills on a half-mile section of Cold Creek at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery are encouraged to enter a lottery for beginning fly-fishing clinics. There are 135 slots available for the popular program, which includes morning and afternoon sessions each Friday from April 24 to June 5. Anglers vertical jigging are doing OK also. Shore fishing can be decent if you get to a place where there are drop-offs, such as Block House, the Cattleguards or Spider Point. Anglers hook maybe one striped bass for every dozen sturgeon. Anglers generally find the best fishing two hours before and after a high tide, but fish and other animals...

There are several kayaking destinations worldwide that attract hordes of kayakers every day. However, there are some locations that are considered as havens for Watersports like kayaking, windsurfing, whitewater rafting and sailing. One such location that is considered as a paradise for kayakers is the American state of Virginia. The state boasts of some of the best whitewater and flatwater kayaking locations in the world. Virginia - A Kayaking Hotspot The greatest advantage of Virginia is that it provides equally good locations for lake, river and sea kayaking. Thus, once in Virginia, enthusiasts can never be too far away from a good kayaking location. Some of the most popular kayaking locations in...

I'm a catfish lover by nature and here I'll show you how to make catfish baits that will help you reel in the fattest of cats. I'm constantly at the lake with a lot of lines in the water at all times. Whether through the warm months of summer or into the depths of a frigid winter, I can show you how to reel in a cat no matter what the weather forecast with my time-tested homemade catfish baits. Many new catfishermen think that you have to buy catfish bait from the local bait shop. Yet as time passes, you'll come to realize that most guys lugging in the heavier cats are fishing with baits that they make at home. These homemade catfish bait recipes are what sets the men apart from the boys. Catfish...

It is a typical early morning at a fishing hole. You are excited with the expectations of catching your limit of trout. You are practicing the stories that you are going to tell your friends and family when you get back with a stringer full of fish. You open the bottle of trout bait. You are using your famous store bought trout bait. It never fails. And besides, it is the leading seller and has been around for years. However, your expectations and excitement turns to sadness. No trout. You know that there are trout because the anglers around you are catching their limit of trout. But, you notice that they are using some strange trout bait. This scenario happens all the time. Trout seem to...