Braysea Anglers

For most of us, booking a charter trip to fish for the famous wild Alaskan salmon is a treat and possibly a once in a lifetime trip. Alaska is a big state and fishing is big business. To make the most of your trip, invest a few hours in some research. You and your captain will be grateful you did. What type of fish do you want to catch? Alaska hosts five species of salmon, plus other game fish such as Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling and Alaska Rainbow Trout. Charter services often specialize in the fishing expeditions they offer, so decide up front the fish you are after. Fishing seasons in Alaska vary from region to region. Check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Sport Fish Division for...

d_section_start --> The very first thing any fisherman needs to know is that there is a reason why a trophy bass is so big, it is because they are quite hard to find not to mention catch. It is quite simple, if all of them were big we all had a trophy bass on our walls, wouldn’t we? The most important aspect regarding trophy bass fishing is to arm yourself with patience, we mean a lot of patience as catching a trophy bass cannot be done in a few minutes (only if you are a very lucky fisherman). Most of the big bass live in the deeper waters of the lakes and they usually take the common regular weekend angler or the one that cannot afford a bout out of the picture through most of the year...

I've personally been live bait fishing for freshwater fish for more than 20 years, and in that time have learned a few things that anyone who fishes with live bait should know. In this article, I will outline 3 live bait fishing tips that will help anyone who fishes with live bait experience much more success. These tips are 3 of the more important tips when it comes to live bait fishing. Are they the only tips? Of course not, but if someone wanted to know 3 tips that would help them catch more fish, these 3 would be them. Any or all of them will certainly help you catch more fish on your next fishing excursion. Before I get down to the tips themselves keep in mind that live bait needs to be alive...

If you are looking for another bass fishing trick for early spring bass fishing try using a lipless rattle bait. Yep, that's right. Lipless rattle baits in early spring can be very productive and can often times out produce most other lures under certain conditions. As warmer spring weather approaches and the water temperature begins to rise, largemouth bass will begin their crusade towards the shallow flats, coves, and channels in search of food and spawning grounds. This is the perfect time of year to intercept these crusading bass with a lipless rattle bait. There are many lipless rattle baits available on the market today. I would recommend going to your favorite tackle store and picking out a...

When searching for a bass fishing reel, the first thing to do is to make sure that reel feels like it isn't the right size. If a reel feels large and bulky in your hand then it is too big. Most reels come in smaller sizes, and still have the same gear ratio. Having a reel that fits your hand size helps with casting and is much more comfortable. The gear ratio in a bass fishing reel tells how fast the retrieve is; the higher the gear ratio, the faster the retrieve. A high gear ratio allows you to reel fish in fast without putting a lot of stress on your wrist. Gear ratios are shown by a ratio of two numbers, for example 6:1 means that the spool will spin 6 times for each full turn of the reel. An...

More people are now choosing to take up angling than ever before. If you are after the best tips and advice to develop your ability then you should check out the bass fishing videos that are now available. These will help you to understand how the experts manage to always bring home the biggest catches. Before you place an order for any video you will need to be clear on just what is being shown in particular products. Of course you will have to check whether or not the advice is relevant to your particular location. Typically bass inhabit as similar environment around the world, therefore this should not be too much of a problem. What about your actual experience of fishing for bass? When checking...

Fishing is all about the experience; what you see, what you feel, what you catch. The best experiences occur under the best of circumstances, and those don't happen all of the time on individual fishing trips. When you make the choice to book a trip with Orlando bass fishing guides, though, you are more likely to have a positive and successful bass fishing trip, and a higher chance of bringing in that trophy bass. Many fishermen enjoy the quiet and solitude that can be found on an individual fishing trip to a remote lake or river. This doesn't always bring in trophy fish, however; the dream and goal of many bass fishermen. In Central Florida, bass fishing may be optimal, with such highly rated...

A lot of people feel just a little bit uncomfortable freshwater fishing at night, as one fisherman told me, 'even bass need to get some shut eye!' Though truth be known, night time largemouth bass fishing can be just as fruitful if not more so than during daylight hours. I think its common knowledge that the best time to fish for almost all freshwater fish is either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Although not that many freshwater anglers are concerned with the 'why'. Bass are by their very nature are ambush predators, they love to lay in wait ready to ambush their next meal. Therefore to ambush prey they have to find ways to keep themselves concealed and out of plain sight. So one...

Inshore fishing on Virginia Beach charter boats may include trips for striped bass, sea bass, and both red and black drum while offshore fishing charters target tuna, sharks, dolphin, billfish and other species. The area is world famous for its saltwater fishing. One well known fisherman is Captain Keith Harlan who fishes the Mega Bite out of Virginia Beach. He has fished local waters from the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay, and Virginia Beach to Cape Hatteras for over 30 years. Captain Keith's vast fishing experience also includes the waters of Barbados, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, Bermuda, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Key West. In the summer months, offshore fishing from Virginia Beach is excellent...

The difference between a successful angler and an unsuccessful one usually comes down to something as simple as managing their bass fishing tackle. Well organized tackle could mean the difference between "snagging" a bass lurking in your vicinity or the fish simply losing interest in what you have to offer simply because you've spent the last half hour looking for a hook, weight to just unraveling line. You know the feeling, by the time you've got a line back in the water the moment has passed! Organizing Your Bass Fishing Tackle As a child, I often used to watch in wonderment at my old man before every fishing excursion; he was so organized that there wasn't an item in his tackle box which he wasn...

Early spring bass fishing season is approaching fast. Warmer weather, warmer water temperatures, and cabin fever have many anglers tuning up their gear in anticipation of a great bass fishing season. We all know that early spring bass fishing can be as unpredictable as the weather in Indiana. Hot one minute, cold the next. However, there is a lure that you can add to your arsenal to greatly increase your chances of boating a limit or a trophy bass this time of the year. Let's call it a secret weapon, if you will, and the secret weapon is the jerkbait. Yes, these so-called jerkbaits or small lipped, minnow shaped diving baits can be downright deadly on bass. Jerkbaits can be a little more difficult...

Every fisherman knows that fishing requires a special skill in being able to attract the right kind of fish that one particularly wants to catch. Not only that, required with the right skill is the necessity for the right equipment for fishing. Through these particular elements, it could be expected that any fisher would be able to get the best kind of fishes that he aims to catch. Before, fishing was simply a means of catching one's food for the day. However with the many choices of other food available in the market today, fishing became a major recreational activity for many interested individuals. Later on, as the interest for the said recreation increased, enthusiasts of fly fishing began to...

If you love to fish, then you probably have known that Sitka is one of the best places to have your next catch. Fishing here is a really wonderful experience. There are so many new sights to see and places to discover. There is really so much that the place has to offer. If you want to really enjoy your time fishing here, you should greatly consider having Sitka fishing charters helping you out. If you have your own boat, you could do quite well without a fishing charter. You could bring your boat along your trip to Sitka, and you would have the convenience and privacy of fishing on your own boat. You would not be limited with time constraints, and you could definitely go fishing all day. But going...

This statistic has been documented on many fishing surveys. There have been many fishing surveys published that show fishing for walleye with live bait accounts for over two 3rds of all walleyes that are caught on a walleye rod and reel combo. Live bait is still used by many of the advocates of fishing for walleye primarily with walleye artificial lures when the walleye fishing gets slow. Minnows and other small fish, night crawlers, and leeches top the list of the best walleye live baits to use when fishing walleye. In some unique walleye habitat situations at different times of the year, other kinds of baits such as water dogs and frogs will work, but the majority of the time they won't produce...

What most people do not know is that fishing continues to provide recreational activity making it one of the most preferred hobbies in the entire country, with an emphasis towards the large mouth bass fishing sport leading the pack. In fact, large mouth bass fishing as a hobby is continuously growing and that is why the estimated number of people who acquire fishing licenses each year is more than 12 million. Moreover, surveys show that for every dollar spent for a fishing license, there are sixteen dollars spent for equipment, such as fishing tackle, food, clothing, and transportation. There is more money spent on fishing than on any other hobby in existence. Why is it a Great Hobby? It is a means...

Any fruitful time to interact with your children is time worth investing. Largemouth bass fishing is a great way to connect. Although any kind of fishing would suffice, large mouth bass fishing as a whole has gained more popularity in general do to the competitiveness of the sport. The quality time you get is really worth the effort. The experience you get by catching fish is what makes it wonderful to enjoy and that is the important part of fishing. There are numerous public fishing lakes in almost every location known to man having plenty of fish waiting to be caught. All children can experience the excitement and adventure of large mouth bass fishing. You will always remember the very first time...

The rod you choose for bass fishing plays an important role in your success and landing some bass. Bass fishing rods come in many varieties and each lure you use requires a different type of rod. Deciding between fiberglass and graphite rods, light or heavy rods, and fast or slow rods can be a tough decision that confuses even the most experienced anglers. Most rods are made from fiberglass or graphite and the material is woven. Modulus is the term for how stiff the material in the rod is. Fiberglass bass fishing rods have a lower modulus than graphite rods, which means that graphite rods are more sensitive, faster and lighter. The action of the bass fishing rods describes how much the rod bends...

Trout fishing lures need to be considered by any fishing enthusiast who wishes to do well from trout fishing. Having the right lures at your disposal will ultimately help you catch bigger and more beautiful fish, and using them will also help you become a more rounded angler in general. Using species-specific baits and lures is a great idea to help focus your fishing on a certain goal, so what should you be looking for in terms of trout fishing lures? First of all there is the bait group of trout lures. Trout lures can include live bait such as night crawlers, up to home-made bait in the form of dough. You can also use small morsels of food such as individual sweetcorn kernels or even marshmallows...

Rods at the ready! Bass fishing is a much loved event for many a fishing enthusiast and it can be observed all around the world today. Thanks to certain changes and developments in the tackle industry there have been some great innovations in the manner in which you go Bass fishing. Let's face it: When you want to catch the best fish, you need some decent tackle at your disposal to do so. Striped bass fishing tackle is also used during other fishing events, such as largemouth bass fishing. You'll notice that participants in these games will get hold of the most efficient striped bass fishing tackle, which can enhance the pleasure factor and success ratio on these events. With the best equipment by...

-- End Ad Box ---> Bass fishing in tournaments doesn't seem like a sport in which "proper etiquette" really means much. I've fished many bass tournaments in Florida and found out through experience that it is very important. Let's look at this bass tournament scenario. You get up early in the morning preparing for your fishing trip. You then drink a couple cups of coffee, light up a cigarette and take care the 3 s's before you hitch up your boat. Once on the road you have a nice conversation with your "draw" partner on where you're going to start and what you're gonna throw so you guys can catch loads of fish in your favorite honey hole. By the end of the tournament, you weigh in your fish and...

When your talking about big bass fishing you can't go just anywhere to catch big bass. You need to know where to go, and when to go. These two items of big bass fishing will let you become a master. Once you have mastered these two concepts rest assured you're becoming a better fisherman then most. The first point to know about big bass fishing is where to actually find the fish. Then of course once you've found them the next point to learn is how to catch them. Of course with a rod and bait, but what are the different techniques, tricks, and presentations you use to land yourself a winner. The tougher part usually is locating them however, there are many factors that contribute but you can learn...

If you want any sort of a chance to catch a pike, then you will need a bit of info about Pike Fishing Lures. Pike lures come in many different varieties designed to appeal to the different lifecycles and habitats of the pike. The best, and most enjoyable way to find the right lure is experimentation. Get out there and do some fishing, try different lures at different times of the day and year, different weather cycles, different parts of the water body and water temperature. There are 3 main types of Pike lure: Spoons, Crankbaits and Spinners, lets take a look at these individually. Spoons Named because of their shape, spoon lures closely resemble the piece of cutlery that you use to shove cereal...

Considering saltwater fishing charters? Before you set out, take into consideration these points and tips. As is the case with most anything else, when it comes to saltwater fishing and choosing good saltwater fishing charters, you get what you pay for. It is important to go with good, reputable travel agents or fishing charter organizations. Be certain to look into things such as additional charges and hidden costs. By all accounts, there are some excellent companies available, many of which will allow you to enjoy the sweet smell of the water at a prime fishing spot. However, do be a bit leery so that you are sure to find what you are looking for. All inclusive packages are often less expensive...

Have you booked your saltwater fishing trip, only to realize that you don't have any saltwater fishing equipment for your trip. Now you have to decide if you should rent or buy the equipment. Also where you can find the best deals, and still get quality saltwater fishing equipment. If you aren't planning to ever go saltwater fishing again then you should rent the equipment, however for most fisherman it is better to buy the equipment, and if you take good care of it, it will last you a life time. Renting equipment can be very expensive, especially if you do it on a regular basis, and after you have taken a few trips you will have spent more on rental fees than you would have if you had just bought...

Fishing has developed from just purely a hobby to sport today. In fishing, you just don't need to have the skills and the fishing tackle, you also need to understand the difference between each kind of tackles and know what best fits you and the type of fishing you want to do. Reading articles and researching online is the best way to learn about fishing tackles. There are also lots of fishing tutorials available online. Check websites for information about this subject. Surely you can find some basic information a beginner needs to know, especially in choosing the right tackle until you fully understand how to catch saltwater fish successfully. It is always good to know about the use of different...

Do you want to go ocean fishing? If you do, then you need to know about saltwater fishing tackle. The tackle that you use is vital to your success in catching any saltwater fish. If you don't have the right tackle, you can fish all day and not ever catch anything. The best way to learn about the equipment that you will need is to do some research online and offline by reading articles and books. When you want to learn about saltwater fishing tackle, the internet is a great resource because there is a lot of information on this subject. You can learn what a beginner needs to use because you don't want to use any professional tackle until you understand how to successfully catch fish that live in the...

Choosing the right gear and equipment for ice fishing is a relatively easy task. There are several key pieces of gear that are essential for fishing out on the ice. The most obvious ones are a fishing pole with lines and hooks and something to cut through the ice. If you forget to bring these pieces of gear then you are not going to be able to go ice fishing at all. So be sure to bring them. To cut through the ice you are going to either need a saw, an auger which is motorized or not, or some vicious temper to punch your way through a couple inches of ice. If you are humping it out to the ice or walking a long way then I recommend not bring a motorized auger. This is a heavy piece of gear that will...

If you engage in the sport of ice fishing, it is important to know and understand the types of ice fishing equipment that is necessary to successfully engage in this activity. This type of fishing is much different than standard fishing. While many of the types of equipment that you will require will be similar in nature, there are quite a few accessories and supplies that will be unique based on the cold, often harsh climate, that this type of sport takes place in. Here, you will discover information on the ice fishing equipment that you will need when engaging in this hobby. First, you will need fishing rods. It is important to select rods that are relatively heavy in basis, and those that can...

Given the advances of the past couple decades, ice fishing equipment has come a long way.  Gone are the days of freezing your tail off, hunched over a hole with a rod cut from a summer pole attempting to catch fish through a hole in the ice.  Today’s equipment allows for unprecedented mobility as well as great comfort to allow for longer and more successful trips to the ice.  Below is a list of the top 10 things that you can get to make your time on the ice more productive and enjoyable.     10) Ice Fishing Plastics    Today’s plastics are revolutionary in that they at times catch more fish than live bait.  This normally comes from their scent and durability.  Using one piece of...

Experienced bass fishermen have already learned about the different types of bass fishing hooks available. Novices in the sport should take the opportunity to learn about the different type of bass fishing hooks and their particular uses and advantages. Off Shank Hooks Off shank hooks are best used with artificual bait. They feature a bend at the top of the hook where it is connected to the fishing line. Shank hooks are constructed in this manner by design. The way they function is by turning directly in to the fish's mouth when the hook is set. The way the fisher sets the hook impacts whether or not he or she catches a fish, particularly when using artificial lures. While regular hooks can be...

Are you out to catch some bass? There are some important steps that you will need to take, but the most important thing you will need to consider is to make certain you have the right bass fishing gear. Have you ever lost the "Big One" because of your line breaking or had a bad day at the lake because you didn't even get a nibble? That's because you didn't have the right bass fishing gear. If you are specifically looking for striped bass fishing gear or another type, it is imperative that you learn what all there is out there that is available to you and that you choose the right kind. These tips are simple and can really help you out a whole lot with this. Choosing Tackle When choosing bass fishing...

How do you get even more bites from bigger fish? The answer is give them more of what they essentially need by leveraging nutrients as one example in your baits, by adding readymade easily-available high protein liquids. With over 3 decades of experience using liquid foods I can tell you a few of the best and how to use them to best effect; so read on! If you want to boost your catches or make your baits pull more fish packing your baits with essential amino acids and betaine is easy although far from limited to just these. The daily requirements carp have for all kinds of nutrients means that we have a vital area of leverage to exploit. It is logical that carp are extremely sensitive to substances...

Many fishermen stay away from bass fishing in the wintertime because they feel that it is not worth the trouble. Bass fishng can certainly be pretty challenging in the winter, since the conditions are tough and the temperatures are often freezing and uncomfortable. But, for those who take a chance on winter bass fishing find that there are great rewards for facing the winter weather with a brave attitude. For success in winter bass fishing, you must prepare mentally and condition yourself before beginning. Winter bass fishing itself requires you to concentrate and be patient. Moving slowly is perhaps the number one most important part of winter bass fishing, and this can be difficult to...

It is really exciting to be talking about stuff that can pump your adrenaline and make you feel the josh. After a hectic week, the weekend is quite a treat for all you guys. Just pack up and move on to Ocala Florida. Even the trip will be marked by a series of discussions about the warm weather and the big bass. Ocala Florida is a place like none other. This makes your fishing weekend a much more memorable one. Just prepare yourself for the unexpectedly pleasant weekend. Keep a couple of friends and family mates by your side to keep your mood high. Not all people see bass fishing as a way to relax, there are a few who do it on a purpose. The big bass competition is fast approaching and anglers are...

Salmon fishing in Sooke, B.C allows for a unique and exciting experience with its mild climate and year round fishery. The town of Sooke is located approximately 33 km west (20 miles) from the nearest large city of Victoria, British Columbia. Fishing in Sooke is different from many west coast destinations as it is typically not "open water" fishing. From June to late summer your chances of hooking the big one are very good when your charter navigates through hot-spots such as beachy head, race rocks, secretary island and the trap shack. These world class locations are all within minutes of the marina and you can spend your day in a relaxed, safe atmosphere. There are many different kinds of fishing...

Need saltwater fishing tackle? If you head to your local sporting goods store, you may find that you've bitten off more than you can chew-there are literally hundreds of choices. If you want to catch the biggest and heaviest fish, it is important to use the proper saltwater fishing tackle for your specific location and species. Before you buy one of everything, take the time to read about these products! Terminal saltwater fishing tackle is simply tackle that is tied to the end of a line, which you cast out and wait to lure fish. Items included in terminal saltwater fishing tackle include the swivel, the leader, the weight or sinker, the lure or plug, and, of course, the hook. You need all of these...