Braysea Anglers

Recreational fishing relies most on the use of fishing lures. They consist of objects hung at the end of the line and they are designed to look like the prey of the fish that you want to catch. Color, vibration, movement and shape, all influence the capture as such. If there were no lures attached to the lines, the bait could pass unnoticed by the fish. All fishing lures have a hook on the end for the attaching of the bait. This hook also has the purpose of impaling the fish when it attacks the bait. Lures can also help fishermen look for and actually find the places where fish may be hiding. Anglers move the fishing lures with progressive regular hand motions that make the plastic or fiber material...

One of the most important things a steelhead angler needs to learn is the run timing of the rivers they fish. Some good ways to do this is watching for concentrations of other anglers, contacting local hatcheries for return information, reading fishing articles, and check several Websites for updated information on Steelhead returns. Also, successful steelhead angling depends primarily on river levels or flow rates, and water clarity water temperature does play a part also however I do not believe this is as important as water color. You can find this information on the USGS website for almost all rivers and this information is kept current as to flows and anticipated flows. If you head out after a...

Many people new to georgia are surprised to find out Lake Lanier is home to some of the best fishing in the United States. Every year approximately 6 million people visit Lake Lanier with a good number of them being fishermen trying to catch a trophy striped bass. The same striped bass that swim in the ocean now swim in freshwater lake across the United States. This new type of fishing began in the early 1970s and has spread like wildfire. In Lake Lanier, the stripers are stocked by the Dept. of Natural Resources as one-inch fingerlings and grow at a rapid pace. Striped bass up to 46 pounds have been caught in Lake Lanier with a healthy population of fish in the twenty-pound class. It was once...

Learning to tie an effective fishing knot is essential to your success out on the water. An improperly tied knot can lead to lost hooks, line weakness, tangling, and can even cause your line to break. Learning to tie just a few solid knots can significantly increase your changes of landing a good catch. One fishing knot which is should definitely be learned by any beginning fisherman is the clinch knot. This is one of the simplest and most effective knots to learn. Begin by giving yourself approximately 12 inches of free line to work with. Thread the line through the eye of your hook, and bring the end up towards you. Wrap the loose end back, behind, and under the main line, and then bring it back...

Introduction Not long ago I have posted two parts article about surf casting techniques in which described the Pendulum surf casting technique. So, it felt like a good karma when a friend brought me one of the new Hookset Global surf rods series called Pendulum Surf for a brief testing. The one I got to test was a telescopic rod, 4.5 meters length with 4 sub-parts with quite impressive casting weight, 100g - 250g. There are 6 high quality guides which two of them float on the last part and one, rather uniquely, on the third part. This rod, I have to admit, is beautiful, with very thin body and you can notice the quality carbon patterns all over. Real world test I paired the rod with my Tica...

The bass component of many popular music tracks is absolutely vital and is not just an afterthought. As a producer, you should be aware of the many styles of music that rely on a solid (if not speaker-crunching!) bass line sound. We're going to be discussing a few tips that will help you create some fantastic bass for use in your songs and other people's songs if you develop sound patches for virtual instruments. One very underused method of generating bass tones is to use wind tones and some lead synth patches. Using the lower registers of these instruments and sounds can produce a wicked bass sound that lends itself well to many pop and urban styles of music. The sound may come off a little buzzy...

If your favorite lake is covered with thick grass or lily pads...you can thank your lucky stars. What, you might ask? You can't even fish it because the grass or pads or so thick, so why would I want to count my lucky stars? Here is your answer........because other people can't fish it either and that is where the big bass are. You can fish it but just not with the usual tackle that you use normally. This thick cover is where the bass go when a cold front is stalled too. Hydrilla, milfold, coontail, pads and other thick cover will hold the bass when the temperature takes a dip or a front stalls. So, how do you penetrate this thick cover? Flippin big sinkers and little plastic lures. Use a...

Did you know that 90% of anglers are making the same mistakes when fishing big bass that prevent them from catching big bass. A few things that anglers are doing wrong are as follows: 1) They are not fishing for big bass in the right spots. The best places when fishing big bass to fish at is somewhere near structure. Most likely, bass will be found around fallen trees and docks. During the spring,or spawning season. Bass are spawning in the shallows, so they can be found there as well. 2) They are not fishing for bass with the right bait. You can fish with live bait or fake bait (Lures). Live bait works best, because will lets face it, they are real. But lures work very well too. You also need to...

Where to fish for salmon or the Chinook or the king salmon. The pacific salmon range from California to Alaska. These anadromous species can be found in most pacific coastal waters, streams and rivers that have a good flow of water and temperature as well as a suitable habitat for going up to spawn. You will find that they may be as many as three spawns per year, spring ,summer, fall. The average size of the Chinook can be from 16 to 20 lb. but you will see larger fish up to 55 lb. taken from the remote areas along the pacific coast .From BC Alaska you can catch the largest or the Chinook. Fish up to 65 lb. which are common have been taken from the coastal areas. The Chinook will return to the river...

When we speak of bass, we are talking about four main species in the U.S., all of which are taken regularly on fly rods. In my opinion, fly-fishing is the ultimate way to enjoy the sport. Nothing can equal the thrill of a Largemouth bass exploding from the water and smashing your fly, or a river Smallmouth making psychotic twists and turns in an attempt to throw your fly. Hooking a Stripped Bass on a fly rod is akin to battling a small submarine. Equipment for Largemouth bass is basic. You will need a 6-8wt fly rod in the 8-9 foot lengths. I recommend a medium action graphite rod because you will need some backbone to exert pressure on a hooked bass near cover, and will need some bend in order to...

Right now is the time to be on the water for bass, in most of the country. Many people in the US and Canada live in environments that are cold 8 months of the year. And there are basically 4 or 5 months of comfortable fishing weather for anglers. And, sometimes, in the heat of the summer, it is way too hot outside to get a good bite going. Spring and fall are the best times to go fishing and be somewhat comfortable. In some parts of the US it seems as though winter just ended and we transitioned right into summer. What is a fisherman to do. It's like Godilocks, too hot or too cold. Well, most die hard bass anglers know that in the summer you go fishing at night or in the morning. Roasting in the sun...

There are so many lines on the market today it may seem impossible to figure out which is best for you to use without forking over a fortune to figure it out. Here is some information about your current choices and some characteristics to help you decide. Monofilament line has been the most popular line for years due to its versatility and low cost compared to the other lines. This line works very well on spinning reels and casts small weights well also. It is very flexible and stretchy allowing it to spool very well. Also, this stretchy trait can be a benefit should you get into a larger fish than anticipated. You can slow play a fish if you need and bring in a catch much larger than the pound...

The one mechanical item responsible for eliminating the distance from fish to net. You can bet a spinning reel will be as dependable as your outboard motor. A smooth drag means you'll get no stuttering, skipping, or hooks tearing free. A dependable bail system means you don't set the hook on a fish only to have the line flip the bail open at the worst moment. It also means you don't have to look after every cast to make sure the darn thing went down all the way! Most people associate the rod with feel. But, have you ever had a handle that would hang up or get stiff areas in it as you cranked your lure in. Feels like something has a hold of your lure doesn't it? Super smooth effortless cranking is a...

The pristine water shed of BC's Central Coast and the Bella Coola Valley has been a popular destination for avid anglers for decades -- those seeking the fight of the wild Pacific Salmon. Foundational to the Bella Coola Valley's rich eco system, all five species of Pacific Salmon return to the Valley's rivers to spawn. Beginning in the early spring with the arrival of -- what else -- the Springs. Also known as Tyee, Chinook or King, these fish are the first to arrive, making their way up the Bella Coola River to the Atnarko River in Tweedsmuir Park. A sport fisherman's dream, the Spring can grow to weigh over 100lbs/45kg with the world record standing at 126lb/57kg. By mid July the Pinks (Humpies...

Since the beginning of metal forging, there has a been a lure that has slayed fish in rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes. A lure that is possibly the simplest, cheapest, and most hassle-free lure that anyone has ever created. This lure of the ages is the spoon. Yep, the simple spoon. In the past two decades, the spoon has been thrown out of tackle boxes, thrown out of fishing vests, and replaced. Replaced with plastic of all shapes, scents, forms and sizes. Why has such an effective lure been disowned amongst so many anglers. From what I can gather, the lure has been downgraded thanks to the marketing of plastics. They can be made into so many interesting new creations. And most importantly, they can...

Once you have mastered fishing with jigs you will catch more bass than you ever have. Jigs are unfortunately not used as much as they should be to catch big bass. Tournament fisherman will not go without them. To successfully fish jigs for active fish just present the jig close to the bass and he will come and strike it. At times you are going to have to put the jig right in his face to get bit. Their have been times I have cast ten times to a great looking spot without a single strike and on the the very next cast I have landed a five pound bass. The difference was the cast that caught the fish was more precise than the previous casts. Cast your jig, let it fall on a tight line and when it is on...

Fishing in Quebec rocks, especially if you're a city slicker like me. I love fishing shorelines, especially in Montreal. I spent the last two summers fishing from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue to Verdun. Most people find it hard to believe we have such an amazing selection of species. Most people that stop me, always want to know 2 things. What's in there and do I eat it! Well there's walleye, Salmon, brown trout, shad, small and large mouth bass, sturgeon ,Cats, snakes(pike), muskie, eels, white fish and yes I eat the odd nice catch. Obviously like on any body of water you're going to find the odd looking fish. You just release them and let nature take it's course. My favorite spots between Sainte-Anne...

I was watching a TV Show with Bill Dance and he was talking about concentration. I thought well this is going to be a boring show but of course, it wasn't. Matter of fact it made sense. Bill says Concentration not only makes you a better fishermen but also helps you forget your daily woes. Learn something from every cast. When you get a strike.....analyze it. What was the cover? What was the lure speed? What retrieve did you use? What was the water temperature? What was the depth of the strike? What was the oxygen level? What was the lure color? What type of lure? What position was the boat to the cover? Was the strike a slight bump or hard jerk? A light bump usually means inactive fish. If bass...

In early spring, when bass are moving from their winter areas to staging areas and eventually to the shallow flats, few presentations consistently produce better than a crawfish imitating lure. The reason these lures are so effective is the bass's fondness for the freshwater crawfish. Even though bass will eat crawfish through out the year, this predator/prey relationship is strongest in the early spring. I believe that a bass's early season preference for the crawfish is due to the important nutrients the crawfish provides the pre-spawn bass and during this cold-water period, the crawfish matches the low metabolic activity of the bass making it an ideal forage . Early spring the crawfish are in the...

If you are searching for information related to hunting fishing or any other such as online fishing, fly fishing tools, fishing tackle insurance or fly-fishing magazine you have come to the right article. This piece will provide you with not just general hunting fishing information but also specific and helpful information. Enjoy it. Fishing for commercial purposes has become a big business. Trawling, seining, drift netting, hand lining, long lining, gill netting and diving are common commercial fishing techniques. Recreational fishing is mainly for pleasure or competition and is done with a rod, line and hooks attached to any of a wide range of lures or baits. Fishing competitions are organized for...

Fly fishing line should be considered as being most critical to accuracy when casting. You can choice between floating and sinking line. Floating line is used with dry flies that are designed to stay on the surface of the water. sinking line is preferred for deeper water fishing and it should be remembered that these lines are harder to recast once the line is in the water. For beginners the recommendation is to start with dry line and dry flies until the art of casting has improved. A lot of fly fishermen prefer to use colored line as this is more visible during the casting process and once it is in the water. It do not seem to scare the fish when colored line is used. Fly fishing rod...

When you visit Florida for a fishing trip, you have a variety of choices, unlike other places you'll find. There is freshwater fishing at inland lakes, saltwater fishing in the Ocean or Gulf and Inter-coastal river channels offer a different kind of fishing that combines both. Florida boasts some of the most unique varieties of fish and they grow plenty large, whether freshwater or saltwater. For freshwater fishing, several large lakes offer some of the best bass fishing. Lake Okeechobee, Lake Kissimmee and Lake Weohyakapka are favorite spots and Okeechobee has hosted several national fishing tournaments. When it comes to ocean fishing or salt water fishing, there are all kinds of sports fish...

When it comes to fishing rods, what the heck does it all mean? There are all kinds of things written on the fishing rod itself, and all of them have a different "feel". I'm going to attempt to clear up some of the confusion for you, although at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. I've seen a lot of anglers that have one fishing rod that they use for all of their fishing. This is a mistake and a sure fire sign that said angler doesn't catch many fish. I'm not suggesting that you should have a locker full of 50 different rods, but you should have two or three available for different situations. Fishing rods come is the basic actions listed below. This information is printed...

Most bass anglers are looking for ways to catch more largemouth bass, and in this article I'm going to provide 3 tips that will help anyone be more successful while bass fishing. In my more than 25 years of fishing experience I've found that in most cases the simplest things are the most effective when it comes to trying to catch fish. If you pay attention to the details, and don't over complicate things, you'll catch more bass; it's as simple as that. You'll notice that these 3 tips to catch more largemouth bass aren't complicated. In fact they are quite simple, which means they cam be extremely effective. The first thing we need to understand about largemouth bass is that they are ambush predators...

There are a couple of mini spinner baits that pop into my head every time I hear someone speak about light tackle bass fishing. These two baits bring back fond memories of years past and all out bass brawls on light gear. Perhaps no other baits are as synonymous for light tackle as the Beetle spin or the Road Runner. Both of these little powder kegs are spinner type baits. They may not be known exclusively as bass baits but both of these dynamos are definitely successful bass catchers and have been for years. They are inexpensive and available just about anywhere. I tend to use tiny braid with these baits. I also employ a light action rod that has a little give to it. I like setting up on fish with...

Lake Michigan offers some of the best steelhead, Coho salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, and smallmouth bass fishing in the entire Midwest. Many of the tributary rivers and streams that flow into Lake Michigan provide excellent fishing as well. Of all the great lakes, Lake Michigan, and its tributary rivers may provide the best fishing in the entire Midwest. Lake Michigan is the third largest of the great lakes and the sixth largest lake in the world. Believe it or not, Lake Michigan is bordered by four states; Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Being bordered by four states, means that each state has their own fishing regulations, so depending on which state you may be...

Many years ago the brothers Al and Ron Linder developed the Lindy rig as one of the first commercial live bait rigs. This live bait rig is very effective and used to this day with great success. The Lindy rig is mainly employed when back trolling (trolling very slowly) for Walleye. The key to the Lindy rig is that the fish feel no resistance when they pick up the bait. This rig comes in a variety of configurations and is a very effective live bait rig. The only problem with the Lindy rig is that it was developed for walleye fishing from a boat. This is fine, unless you don't have access to a boat in which case the Lindy rig is of no use to you. Another place that a live bait (or just bait) rig is...

If you have any experience in the sport of fishing you will probably agree that it is one of the best ways to spend your spare time. Al experienced anglers dream of having their own fishing boats to get the most out of their life's desired water sport. A proper fishing boat will only add to the experience of each and every fishing trip, and nothing like having your own fishing boat. There is not dearth of the kinds of fishing boats available in the market, there is one to suit every budget, and we mean every budget. People can opt for a simple dingy or they can get themselves a glass bottom fishing boat, it all depends on your budget. Depending on the amount you are wiling to invest in your fishing...

Niche marketing is the current top online advertising technique. And for a good reason. It works. Niche marketing is essentially marketing to a very specific, and focused, targeted group. A niche can be as broad or as narrow as you want. A narrow focus on a particular niche, or topic, is what is called as niche marketing. For example, if you have a website on fishing tips you would focus each page on a narrower niche. A sub-topic that appeals to a very specific audience. Like bass fishing. You could then even focus it more to Florida bass fishing techniques or late summer bass fishing techniques. That's niche marketing in a nutshell. But, in order to make this type of online marketing work you need...

There has been a lot of talk about the merits of "anchor text," the technique of using keyword text linked to your website URL. For example, you could link "bass fishing" to your website. You can use anchor text on your website to link to other pages within your site, or you can use anchor text with your links on other websites. This technique can be quite effective. One well-known example of the effectiveness of anchor text is "failure" -- just go to Google and type in "failure," and you will get the website of George W. Bush's biography! How did this happen? Well, many of Bush's detractors put the anchor text "failure" on their websites and linked it to Bush's biography. Over time, and with enough...