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Fishing Mississippi River Backwater Bass Fishing

2012-07-21T03:21:00.000-07:00

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My Switch From Bass To Salt Water Fishing

2012-07-20T04:21:00.002-07:00

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After moving from Tokyo to an area near central Japan known as Shizuoka Prefecture, my wife and I were quite near the ocean. We fished for black bass in Tokyo, as heading for the ocean could mean several hours in traffic. In Numazu, which is the city we moved to in Shizuoka, Suruga Gulf lies in front of the Pacitic Ocean and is a 10 minute drive away.
Black bass fishing was quite enjoyable, and it always amazed me that bait was not needed to go after them. Knowing when to use jigs, lures or rubbery worms usually brought good results and hardy tugs and pulls on the hook before the black bass were landed. But the ocean was in front of us and neither my wife nor I had ever tried ocean fishing.
We headed for a local fishing supply store one fine morning to get the essential rods, line, and hooks. Being frugal by nature, I opted for lugworm as bait instead of the frozen block of shrimp as my wife suggested because the block looked so big, and I couldn't imagine using all the bait in one outing.
The fishing area we selected was near the entrance to Numazu Port. Numazu is known in Japan as a mecca for horse mackerel fishing, and the dried fish is said to be the best in the country. Horse mackerel was what I was expecting to catch, without realizing that my bait would not allow it to be my target fish.
The air was sweet and fresh, the sunlight was warm and soothing, the ocean was flowing smoothly in deep blue, but even after an hour had passed, the fish were not biting. I can still recall that day after well over 20 years have passed, along with my wife commenting at that point that we should have bought the shrimp as bait.
The strangest thing happened a few moments later. It felt like someone banged a wire hanger against my fishing pole. I did not know how to cast my bait on my first ocean fishing attempt, so all I did was to hold my rod with the lugworm bait underneath. The shock of feeling the bang disoriented me for an instant before I realized that it was a fish. Oh my, I had one on the line!
My first fish from the ocean turned out to be a sillago, and not a horse mackerel. This fish widened my eyes to golf balls because the largest sillago I had ever seen was at a restaurant and was about eight and a-half inches long. This beauty was well over 12 inches. Catching a dozen more would give me a sillago tempura dinner for two. But as it turned out, none of its friends came by for the tempura party. I kept the big sillago swimming in my bucket of seawater, and decided to release it at the end of the day, The fish got its freedom back, while I ended up being hooked.
This outing was a valuable learning experience. The big mistake on my part was not choosing the shrimp for bait. Little did I know that horse mackerel are not known to go after lugworms, but sillago are. Another mistake which I later realized was that the hook I was using was much too large. I was in the habit of using large hooks while black bass fishing, but using a smaller hook would have led to catching a number of sillago, instead of just one monstrous fish.
There were many more mistakes along with things learnt with each ocean fishing quest. But that's all part of the excitement and adventure. I can hardly wait to tell you more.

Upon seeing the words bait cast fishing, many people and search engines visualize a particular kind of fishing reel, commonly known as a baitcast reel. But this is not what http://www.baitcastfishing.com is all about. This site discusses casting bait from land or a surface which does not include a fishing boat.
Anyone can enjoy this fun filled leisure activity and learn to target and catch the desired fish. Use of high quality rods, reels to include both spinning and baitcast, specially designed bait baskets, and fishing floaters are encouraged. Instructions and tips are given for customizing and shaping your essential gear.
Hopefully, you will find the site worth looking at, and take part in this wonderful sport of bait cast fishing and share its pleasures with others, as well. It's a healthy outdoor activity which can be enjoyed for a lifetime!

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Teach Your Kids To Fish

2012-07-19T03:15:00.003-07:00

You know your kids love to try new things. They have been blessed with the same adventurous spirit that you have. After a long, cold winter, they are tired of the indoors. But you are not sure what you can do with them that they have not yet tried. Boating and fishing offer you a great way to spend time with your children and to create memories that will last a lifetime. You can do several things that will allow you to make the most of your time together. No matter how young or old your children are, involve them in everything that you do as you embark on your fishing journey. Your kids want to feel needed and this is the perfect opportunity for them to help you. There is no better way to instill a sense of accomplishment in your kids than to allow them to help you with "grown-up" jobs. Depending on how old they are, assign them certain small things for which they are responsible. Some of these include ensuring that everyone has a personal floatation device and letting them coil a line. Your children will walk away at the end of the day with a renewed sense of confidence in their ability to help Mom and Dad. Keep your children busy while you are fishing. They prefer to stay active. Plan your fishing outing accordingly. Include exciting water activities such as snorkeling, tubing, or looking for various wildlife. Of course, showing them the basics of fishing will forever keep them and you busy! There are enough details involved in the sport of fishing that you will need to take your kids on multiple trips before they are fluent in the language of the angler. You have an excellent opportunity to teach your kids while fishing on a boat. You have the ability to teach them new skills that they use long after you have caught your last fish. Merely being on the water allows you to teach kids new things about their environment. You can also teach them about boating, fishing, and safety skills. Try to incorporate these teachings into fun, intriguing activities. Introduce them to new and exciting things as they are ready. For example, create a game that teaches nautical terminology. Focus on words like port, starboard, or bow. You should build upon this knowledge. After they know these terms, help your children learn the best way to safely drive a fishing boat or cast a fishing line. Always be an observant teacher. The combination of boating and fishing allows for an enormous amount of learning. This type of hands-on learning lasts a long time. Your children will benefit in many ways. They will discover things that help them become better fishers and boatmen. Participating in an activity that is thousands of years old teaches them about tradition. They will eventually be able to teach their kids all that you have taught them. This includes many of the elements of responsibility that come with helping adults achieve a goal. Your children will have unlimited amounts of fun as they encounter new settings, new climates, and new wildlife. Most importantly, fishing and boating with your children will give you the chance to spend quality time with them. This is worth more than all of the fun had and the lessons learned.

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Fishing Made Fun

2012-07-18T00:35:00.001-07:00

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Bluefin tuna fishing of Japan

2012-07-17T03:02:00.000-07:00

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I will introduce the bluefin tuna fishing of Japan.

Fishing For Hong Kong Sea Bass

2012-07-16T02:57:00.002-07:00

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It was a few years back when I was living in the Hong Kong. I decided to move there after I graduated from university. A good buddy of mine was already working in Hong Kong and convinced me to come try working over there too. So I packed my bags and off I went to the "far east" to try something new. I started working as an English teacher. The life there was fast paced and exciting. The nightlife was unbelievable and it felt like I had landed on another planet! But soon I adapted to this new exciting lifestyle and it became a normal way of life for me. It was around this time that my inner urges and my curiosity as a "born to fish angler" forced me to wonder if it was at all possible that the busy Hong Kong harbour had any fish in it worth chasing. I felt like I was ten years old again wondering if the Toronto Harbour had any fish to be caught! I found out back then that there were fish there, "why can't they be here too?", I asked myself.

Finding fishing information in Hong Kong was quite difficult initially because of the language barrier. I kept asking around and eventually I talked to my hair dresser and he told me to go to a nearby fishing shop and talk to them about fishing possibilities. I was so excited at that moment because I knew if there was a fishing shop, there had to be some sort of fishing to be had! So right after my haircut, I hurried over to the local fishing store! As I went through the doors of the shop there was a big board of fishing pictures. I scanned through all of them, I saw pictures of squid caught on rod and reels, pictures of GT's caught off of oil rigs, snappers caught off of tropical beaches and mangrove looking areas and then I saw a picture of something that looked more like my fingertips. I saw pictures of a this one giant fish being caught at night off urban city lit shorelines. It sort of looked like a snook and kinda' had spots of a sea trout, the mouth of a large mouth and the shine of a steel head. All these characteristics were things that equaled fish I must catch!

After seeing the fish that I wanted to target, it was time to figure out what I was gonna' need to know to catch this fish. I started trying to talk to the guys that worked in the shop, especially the guy I saw on the board with all those giant fish. I brought him over to the board and pointed to that awesome looking fish that I was aching to come in contact with. He then replied to me in Cantonese "ahhh, lo yu". So the fish on the board was called a "lo yu" but I soon figured out that it was called a Sea bass in English. I started to try to explain how I would love to catch this thing and asked where to go. The guy looked a little confused but after a lot of broken English and Pictionary style sign language he started to catch my drift. He then brought me to the wall of lures and pointed to a bunch of red head white body minnow baits. So picked a few but then the guy took over and suggested a few. I gladly excepted his help and walked out of there with a variety of lures. The lures were consisted of lipless crank baits without rattles, pencil stalwarts that barely broke the surface and an assortment of sizes from 2-6 inch minnow baits in natural and red head colours in floating and sinking models.

The next day I came back with a few of my rod and reel outfits to see if I had the gear suitable to bring these things in. I had a couple of calcuttas spooled with 14 pound test on a seven foot and six and half foot rod both in medium actions. The guy looked at it and said, "ok!" and gave me the thumbs up! I asked him where I should go and he said "Wan Chai" harbour. My bilingual friend that was with me at the time asked him if I could go with him and his friends some time and he said no problem come next week and we'll leave from the shop around 7pm but bring about $100 hkd which was about $25 can. He said we were going to use this money to rent a boat. Next week finally came and I was off to the shop to meet the local guys from the tackle shop! There were three guys there waiting with the same excited anxiousness I had with their tackle on their backs and their rods in hand. We couldn't speak the same language but I had a good feeling we could definitely bridge that gap through the love of fishing! We then all jumped in cab and took off for the harbour.

When we got there, there was a man wearing a rice hat waiting in one of those junk boats you see in Bruce Lee movies. We all jumped in his boat and were off into the middle of Wan Chai Harbour. It took about a ten minutes to get out to some stationed ships. The ships were well lit so there was a shade line from light to dark created by the ships light. The guys from the shop pointed and told me to cast along the shade line and in between the docks and the boats. I was starting to like what I was beginning to understand about these fish. It was becoming clear that these fish behave a little like large mouth. Before I made my first cast I was overwhelmed by the futuristic beauty that surrounded me! It was a breathtaking moment, it felt as if I was fishing in the movie Blade runner!! The Hong Kong skyline at night is something to see, especially when you're fishing in the middle of the harbour and you're surrounded by it all! Its really hard to put into words but all I can say is I'll never forget that moment and that I'm getting chills as I write at this very second.

After my exhilarating moment I rushed to the front of the boat and hurled a cast along side a giant ship with a Yo-Zuri Red Live vibration bait. I pulled it along waiting for a bite but didn't get anything. Every cast felt like I was going to get bit. Around my tenth cast, I pitched a beauty cast underneath a rope and in between two boats where the lights from the boats was pouring down on the water. As soon as I engaged my spooled I felt a heavy thug on my rod. I swept into it and the thing started stripping drag like a steelhead on steroids!! After a sharp and heavy run a fish about 6lbs shot out of the water like a giant smallmouth! I couldn't believe it was only 6lbs, the thing fought like you wouldn't believe.! The local guys were pretty impressed and were surprised how I could get my casts in there like that but little did they know how long I have been bass fishing back in Canada. As the night progressed, the fishing kept getting better and better as the tide level started to drop. I later learned that when the harbor water level is at its highest and the tide starts to drop is when the fishing is best. So new moon and full moon periods were best. When the water and tide is still, fishing for these things are the worst, its like fishing in a severe cold front situation up here. From my understanding I think the tide stirs up the water and oxygenates it greatly and in turn creates fish activity.

Anywayzzz, we must have caught about twenty or so of these crazy fish between 2-8lbs. Although I lost a giant (maybe 14 lbs or so) on 8lb test on a medium light action spinning outfit. I couldn't do anything with that light rod, the fish just took off and broke me off around a piling. I put that rod down for the night and stuck with my heavier action bass rods. As we headed in for the night, we did one last stop along a boat that was a restaurant park on the harbor shore. The light was pouring off of this boat as well, the guy from the shop launched a pencil bait alongside the boat and nailed one more nice one about ten pounds! The people on the boat eating were cheering, it was hilarious! We didn't catch anything after that and the tide was pretty still by that time so we decided to head back in. Boy oh boy was I happy, that was the best 25 bucks I've ever spent!

As for the rest of my days in Hong Kong, I discovered that there were tons of other places to fish from
shore at night. Any well lit piece of harbour front that had shade as well was becoming obvious to me that fish could be holding. I fished all over the city and caught many giants in the twenty pound range!!! To my surprise very few people were fishing for these beautiful creatures, I know in Japan the anglers would have been all over this opportunity. When I did bump into other anglers they were just fishing really for food and not for the sport as much. I was surprised that most of them didn't believe in lures and seemed amazed when I reeled one in on something artificial. It still remains a mystery on how big the population of Hong Kong is and how small the population that actually gets out fishing. They don't know what they're missing! Sea bass still remains one of my very favourite fish to catch. Who wouldn't want to catch a fish that acts like a large mouth, fights like a steel head on steroids and jumps like a small mouth! I can't wait to go to other cities around the world to find out what other urban gems lurk beneath the surface!

Passion best describes Taro Murata. Introduced to fishing at the age of 3 by his grandmother, Taro's love of fishing remains unchallenged!

Growing up in downtown Toronto, Taro had limited access to rural fishing experiences. Taro then began exploring and fishing every body of water that was accessible in downtown Toronto. He challenged the myth that good fishing was only found in northern locations. Taro's experiment of fishing urban waters quickly proved to be an overwhelming success! This philosophy of fishing urban waters even influenced where he went to university! Talk about passion!! He researched various universities that didn't meet his criteria of being next to a body of water until Taro chose Carlton University in Ottawa. His decision for going there?, "because it's located along the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal!" He quickly proved his theory correct once again. His enthusiasm and passion for fishing quickly spread across campus introducing the sport to a new generation.

After completing university, Taro found himself teaching English in Hong Kong. Surrounded by water, fishing was never far from his mind. It was during this time that Taro began to combine his love of fishing with his natural ability to teach. Taro's passion and energy transformed fishing into an art form! He wanted to spread the word that you could catch fish in urban waters! Taro has taken this philosophy all over the world; from monster Sea Bass in Hong Kong to Stripers in the Bronx!
Taro created Fish City TV to introduce urban fishing to the masses. He wants to share his wealth of knowledge with the hope that they too will be inspired! Like Taro always says, "get fish or die trying!" Taro is also a top ten tournament angler, a full time sport fishing guide, http://www.fishcitytours.com

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Introduction to Fly Fishing the Indian River Lagoon

2012-07-15T22:59:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Fishing the Indian River Lagoon - 8/15/2010

I started fly fishing at about the age of 13 with my grandfather's fly rod, mostly for bluegills and bass in the few freshwater ponds I found growing up near Satellite Beach, Florida, and continued for a while after moving to Titusville, mostly at Fox Lake. My rod was a 5 wt. freshwater rod, not really designed for the seatrout and redfish of the Indian River Lagoon system, though I did manage a few seatrout here and there using small streamers designed for freshwater rainbow and other species of trout normally associated with cold-water northern and mountain streams.
I have now purchased a fly fishing outfit designed for saltwater fishing and fly fishing is rapidly becoming my favorite way of fishing, especially when wading our extensive grass flats associated with the Indian River Lagoon system, and at the same time I'm starting to believe that you will catch more fish than with conventional tackle, as flies will more readily imitate many of the smaller invertebrates, and baitfish species present within the lagoon system. In fact no other artificial in my opinion imitates our summer populations of Glass Minnows, or Bay Anchovies, quite like a light colored streamer. While flies typically do not have the action that many plugs, spoons, and other lures have, the feathers or other materials used in their construction usually provide an undulating movement governed by a combination of your stripping action during the retrieve and minute water movements that give the fly a lifelike look that can often drive gamefish wild. Plus they are usually smaller in size that other artificials, which can not only draw strikes from more wary fish, but a greater variety of species can be caught as well. With the same # 6 "Crazy Charley" pattern I have caught fish ranging to 2 lb. Seatrout to Pinfish. Not that I really get excited about catching the pinfish, but if I manage to catch a legal size Mangrove Snapper while fishing for Redfish or Seatrout, I'm not going to complain.
First of all, with saltwater fly fishing you will be casting larger, more wind resistant flies than you would with a freshwater trout rod. Therefore you will be using a larger more powerful fly rod throwing a heavier line. In fly fishing, unlike spinning, it's the weight of the line that carries to lure during the cast, not the lure carrying the line. With that said, let's explore what you will need to get started fly fishing the Indian River Lagoon.
Fly Rod, 7 to 9 wt., 9 ft. Mine is a Redington Crosswater, 9 ft. 8 wt. four piece.
Fly Reel with a reliable drag. I use a Phlueger Trion that holds about 100 yards of backing and an 8 wt. fly line.
Fly Line, 7 to 9 wt. weight forward taper or saltwater taper. For best year around results get two lines, one formulated for warm weather and one for cold. The warm water or "summer" lines will get too stiff during the winter, while the lines designed for cold weather or "winter" lines will get to limp for effective casting in the summer. I bought mine at the fly shop in Titusville and Gary used wrapping thread to put loops in both ends of my fly lines, and then sealed the wrappings with rod varnish to keep them from unraveling. This allows me to change lines as the weather changes, while the front loops allow ease in putting on new premade leaders.
Backing, about 100 yards or more. A fly line is typically 90 ft. in length, not enough to fight a large fish that make a long run like a large redfish on the flats could do.
Leaders; you can make your own tapered leaders with increasingly lighter sections of line, but having factory made tapered leaders is just too convenient! A tapered leader, one that starts out thick at the fly line and tapers to a smaller diameter is virtually a must to get the fly to lay down right after the cast. Mine taper to a twelve lb. tippet.
Flies; I like the "Clouser Minnows" and the "Crazy Charley's". These are tied so that when in the water the hook rides with the hook up. This prevents you from snagging gobs of seagrass or mangrove roots while fishing the shallow shoreline flats. Other shrimp and minnow patterns will work as well. I use these tied on about a # 6 hook.
You will need something to cut your line in order to change flies, etc. fingernail clippers are excellent for this and can be attached to your tackle bag with a lanyard, always keeping it accessible. You will also need a way to remove a hook from a fish (hopefully). Longnose pliers can be used, or many flyfishers use medical forceps which can be clamped to a shirt pocket, or the strap of a tackle bag for easy access, especially if wading or fishing from a kayak. I also carry a boga grip which allows me to grab a fish by the bottom jaw, remove the hook, and release the fish without ever actually touching the fish with my hands and removing it's protective slime coating. I clip this to the strap of my fishing tackle bag or a belt loop while wading. That way, it's always there when I need it.
Last you will need a tackle bag to carry your equipment. While there are many specialized fly fishing tackle bags and vests, some costing hundreds of dollars, the Plano bag I got at a local department store works just fine and cost me under $20.00. These will usually come with one of their molded plastic tackle boxes with the moveable dividers, but will hold several. You can buy as many as you need for a few bucks each, or, if your wife is into crafts and uses Plano boxes to store beads and other small craft items, you can dump them in a drawer and steal the boxes. Just be prepared to fish as much as possible, camp for weeks on end, and eat what you catch because it will not be safe to sleep at home, and you will likely no longer have access to your bank account.

Dean R. Pettit is the author of Space Coast Outdoors, an online resource for self guided outdoor adventures along Florida's Space Coast, and includes locations and other information about Fishing, Birdwatching, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking, Backcountry Camping, Surfing, Windsurfing, Snorkeling, Golf, and more.

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A Brief History of Custom Bamboo Fly Rods

2012-07-15T04:55:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Building a Bamboo Fly Rod

How did bamboo fly rods become the go-to choice for trout fisherman? Who started making them? How long have they been around? If you've ever wondered about these things, the following is a brief primer on how they came to be and the evolution of bamboo rods from their beginnings to modern day custom built split cane bamboo fly rods.
Way back in the 1800′s, fly rods were made of all different kids of solid wood. Most were well over ten feet long. These two design decisions made these rods very hard to use because it meant you had to be really strong and have a high endurance level in order to fish with them. Since fishing was supposed to be both fun and accessible, builders started looking for alternative woods and construction methods. They needed to make rods that were lighter weight without losing any strength. Eventually they discovered bamboo was durable and strong, yet light enough to build with. According to Wikipedia, " it is believed that in 1846 Samuel Phillipe, a gunsmith from Pennsylvania, made the first six strips designed tip." This six strip hexagon style construction method is still in use, although some builders do offer the option of four sided square rods.
A trade embargo with China in the 1950′s a made it impossible for rod builders to get the prized Tonkin bamboo that was used to build fly rods. As an alternative many companies turned to synthetic materials such as carbon fiber/graphite and fiberglass as an option. Between the trade embargo and the development of new alternative materials, split cane bamboo fly rod building almost died out.
The trade embargo with China ended in 1971, and by the early 1980′s there was renewed interest in cane rod building. A new generation of builders were reviving the bamboo rod, and making and selling rods built in the classic style using the same tapers used by the master builders.
These days, modern builders have been able to not only offer exact replicas of classic rods down to the smallest details, but with their skills as well as new technologies are adding new innovations and features like scalloped parabolic rods, which will take the art and science of bamboo fly rods into the future and offer anglers a level of touch and accuracy previously unknown. If you're thinking about taking the plunge and investing in a custom bamboo fly rod, don't wait, there's never been a better time.

If you enjoy fly fishing for trout and would like to learn more about bamboo fly rods, or perhaps you're considering having a custom split-cane bamboo fly rod hand made to your specifications, please visit P.J. Julius Rods for the finest quality Tonkin cane rods.

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How To Catch A Rainbow Trout While Wading

2012-07-14T03:39:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Trout Magnet: Wade Fishing

There is no more relaxing and soul restoring way to catch the beautiful fish known as rainbow trout than by wading in the river that you are fishing while you attempt to catch them. This is exactly the technique that I have used to catch these beautiful fish for more than two decades and in this article I will teach you some tips and tricks so that you will know exactly how to catch a rainbow trout while wading.
The first thing that needs to be discussed is the type of gear that is going to be employed, and by gear I'm referring specifically to the size of rod, reel, and fishing line that you use when fishing for rainbow trout. In my experience the biggest mistake that is made when fishing for rainbow trout in rivers and streams is that the gear that is used is entirely to large. Many years ago I was taught to use an ultralight rod and reel and either two or four pound test fishing line when wading for rainbow trout and this is rule that I still abide by to this day and suggest you abide by as well.
Next we have the way in which you wade in the water that you are fihsing. Rainbow trout, especially trout that have been born or survived an extended period of time in the water that you are fishing (rather than being freshly "stocked") are extremely aware of their surroundings and will easily notice anything that's "out of sorts". For this reason you always want to wade mindfully to cause as little commotion as possible when you are wading. Always take slow, steady steps and try disturb the underwater rocks that you are walking on and through as little as possible. Sound travels quite well underwater and if the trout that you are attempting to catch can hear you coming they are much more apt to become "spooked" and thus not bite.
There are many techniques that can be successful when attempting to catch a rainbow trout while wading, but my 'go to' technique has always been drift fishing. Drift fishing is simply the act of allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the water as it flows with the current of the river or stream that you are standing in. You can drift fish with a small spinner or spoon and even with live bait such as live worms or minnows, but the point is that if you want to know how to catch a rainbow trout while wading drift fishing is a phenomenal technique to learn.
Wading while fishing is an excellent way to position yourself in the most opportune places within a river or stream to experience success, which is the main reason why wading and fishing for rainbow trout is so poplar. Couple this with the fact that standing in the water that you are fishing and hearing the gurgling sounds of the water as it rushes past and around you, and you've got a recipe for something quite special. The bottom line is that if you add these simple tips to your fishing repertoire and you will not only know exactly how to catch a rainbow trout while wading, you will be able to repeat this achievement anytime that you feel like it.

Trevor Kugler is president of JRWfishing.com, a website dedicated to ultra light fishing, with an emphasis on ultra light river fishing for trout. Check out our new blog focused on trout fishing tips and techniques to help you be more successful on the water:
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Tenkara - Traditional Japanese Fly Fishing

2012-07-13T02:02:00.002-07:00

As seen on : Tenkara fly-fishing

Imagine keeping fly fishing so simple, that all you take is a rod, short length of line and a minimum of flies. Although many fly anglers may balk at the style, the Japanese traditional form of fishing called "Tenkara" is gaining some followers in America.
This style of angling which has probably been in practice in Japan since the 9th century is sometimes compared to dapping, a form of fly fishing that is often employed in the United Kingdom. In the UK, dapping rods can be as much as 18 foot in length and rather than casting the fly, it is usually allowed to skitter across the water.
Japanese Tenkura uses rods in length up to 13 feet, and a variety of simple but effective casting techniques are used in order to place the fly where the anglers wants it. A much shorter and slower casting stroke is used.
No reel is used to hold the line. Instead, the line is attached directly to the tip of the rod. The line is usually a bit longer than the length of the rod.
In this style, it is claimed that there is more control over the fly. The line that is used is much lighter than the fly lines that are generally used today. However, similarly to conventional fly fishing, a length of tippet material is attached to the line, and a fly is then attached to the end of the tippet.
Tenkura fishing can be done on streams and small rivers, however due to the light weight of most of the rods, it's recommended that the tippet material be no stronger than 5 lb. test. As a result, this style of fishing is not suitable when larger game fish are the target.
The rods are available in a telescoping style which means they can be packed in on camping and backpacking trips. Tenkura traditionalists also carry with them a minimum of fly fishing patterns, although they use both dry and wet flies.
This style of angling may not be for everyone, but those who enjoy it claim that it offers them a simpler way of catching fish with flies with a minimal amount of equipment.

Compared to conventional fly fishing, the Tenkara method may appear to be easier to learn and master. However, even conventional fly fishing is not that difficult and you can learn more about fly fishing techniques and apply them to catch more fish. If you enjoy fly fishing, you may also enjoy the art of home winemaking too.

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Fishing Adventures in China

2012-07-12T17:12:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Go Fishing In China

If you love fishing and travel, have you ever considered of fishing in Hong Kong, China? Hong Kong is well known as an excellent fishing spot and enthusiastic fishermen flock there to fish for some of the most unusual underwater creatures in the world.
You may never have thought of fishing in Hong Kong before. The vast majority of people who go there are enchanted by the shopping districts and all the other sights and sounds it has to offer. However, you can also get to know the differing methods of fishing in a foreign country.
As Hong Kong is surrounded by salt water, the majority of fishing is for salt water fish. The fishing areas are easy to reach, and you will be pleasantly surprised at the abundance of fish. Ask for advice for the best area to fish in to ensure you make best use of your time on the water.
If you want to experience fishing in a tranquil and relaxing environment, Stanley is an excellent selection for you as well. This is close to Hong Kong and tourists frequent the area with great enjoyment.
There are other locations, such as the Lamma Island and Sai Kung peninsulas, that offer the serious fisherman a taste of traditional Chinese fishing, which is a must. You are also able to hire charter boats from these areas. Traditional fishing there could be something that you had never thought to try, but is a great experience. However, if traditional fishing is not your preference, there are plenty of areas for you to fish your own way.
Fresh water fishing also takes place in Hong Kong. However, you may find it difficult to do so as you need to have a license for this. Fresh water fishing is usually for carp and a few other marine species, but it is not as popular. So it is normally best and easier to stick to salt water fishing.
You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that fishing in Hong Kong does not require too much planning. You can literally show up with your equipment and within a short space of time find yourself fishing in some of the most stunning salt water areas on the planet. So if you ever have the opportunity to visit Hong Kong for business or pleasure and you enjoy fishing, remember to pack your equipment and head for the shore.

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Mahseer Fish at Tasik Kenyir

2012-07-11T05:23:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Jelawat 8.5KG lake kenyir

Kelah (Tor Tambroides sp) is one of Malaysia's precious ecological heritages. It is of very high economic value too. Anglers are willing to spend high sums of money to meet this species! Close relatives to Mahseer species of India (Tor spp.) and several other countries in Asia. The Kelah (a.k.a Malaysian Red Mahseer) invariably represents the ultimate challenge for anglers. To locate this is already a challenging job. Finally, the angler has to challenge with its extreme strength before it can be brought to the river bank, to be photographed and released. In fact, lot of cases that it's the angler who is the first to exhaust, and fail to land the fish.''
Kelah, live wild in Malaysia National Park and become the main attraction for angler to test their expertise with the sacred fish. Kenyir is the most popular place for angler to reach the fish habitat. Using a boathouse as the base camp, the angler team will be guided by a boatman from the boathouse to cast the fish in this remote lake. Tasik Kenyir boathouse will park near the river that is detected as the home for this species and the boatman will guide angler to track upstream to find the best spot for fishing.
Clever and tricky is the best words that can describe Kelah as it only take your bait when it feels safe and calm without present of human. Thus, hunting this fish will require angler to stay silent and undetected by the fish. Therefore, the boatman will guide you the best trick and location to wait before the fish take your bait. The fish is very addicted to "Sawit" a.k.a palm and you can see yourself when you dropped the bait in the river group of small Kelah gathered to eat but the baby fish is not the main concern for any angler. Thus, the boathouse provides tons of "Sawit" to bait the species to come near the fishing area for the angler.
Usually, Tasik Kenyir Boathouse will park in the middle of 3 rivers joint, Terenggan River, Cicir River and Perpek River as these river is popular home for Kelah and the boathouse will be seeding tons of "Sawit" hoping that the sacred species from these 3 rivers will come downstream and take the bait. Tasik Kenyir Boathouse is the best medium to hunt the fish as it is mobile and guide is experienced boatman in fish hunting. Angler from all over the world will find the boatman to cruise them to this river as it takes 6 hours of boathouse riding and it is hard to reach by land.

Tekong David is the marketing manager of GoKenyir.com. His website lists Tasik Kenyir Resort and Tasik Kenyir Boathouse for rent. He occasionally writes about Tasik Kenyir giving information on how to find them. For more information, visit http://gokenyir.com/

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5 Fishing Tours To Try During Your Stay In Bali Villa Accommodation

2012-07-10T03:19:00.002-07:00

As seen on : Fishing in Bali

Bali is a fabulous place to holiday, no matter what your idea of fun. What's more, Bali villa accommodation is a perfect way to stay on this gorgeous and magical Indonesian island with so much to offer the visitor. One of the activities enjoyed by many people on holiday in Bali is fishing. There are many fishing tour operators all over the island and many different types of fishing to try. It doesn't matter whether you're an experienced or inexperienced fisherman. You might be luxuriating at your Bali villa accommodation and suddenly get the urge to go fishing even though you've never tried it before. It won't matter, because the waters off Bali are teeming with fish and the views are fantastic. The fish on offer include everything from big game fish to smaller fish and prawns. If other family members want to come too, that's fine because they can often enjoy some snorkelling in the tropical waters.
The hosts of your Bali villa accommodation will be happy to give you advice on the various fishing tours available in their area. Some of the different types of fishing you can do in Bali include fishing on the anchor in a prime location with beautiful island views and plenty of breeding and feed fish and trawling by deploying lines from the side of the boat and moving around in the area. Each fishing tour operator offers a variety of options at good prices for a day out on the water. Here are 5 fishing tours you might like to try:
1. Ena Marine Adventures is a good tour if you want to hook the big one. This tour travels to the game fishing area around Nusa Penida Island in the southern part of Bali. You can trawl for large tuna, blue marlin, mackerel and many other deep water species of big game fish. With this operator, you can also try bottom fishing which gives you the chance to catch Snapper, Trevally and other similar breeds of fish.
2. Marine Adventure Fishing will take you to the right spot to catch exactly the right fish. You can choose from the formal deep sea fishing trips, trawling or coral fishing from a native canoe.
3. Bali Fishing is an operator that takes you to the east and south of the island to indulge in your love of fishing. You can join an eight hour charter trip, go spear fishing, adventure trawling, deep sea bottom fishing, jigging or game fishing
4. Night Fishing is a great option if you want to do something a little different. It can be a little different if you've never done it before, but it can be a very productive time to go fishing and some say it's the only time to fish. The techniques are different but the rewards are excellent.
5. Bali Yacht Charters may be another fishing tour recommended by your Bali villa accommodation host. The operator uses the Moggy which is a luxurious 46 ft high powered sailing catamaran. The company offers full day, half day, sunset and extended tours where you can catch Wahoo, Tuna, Striped Mackerel, Marlin, Dorado and many more.

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Amazing Fly Fishing in Slovenia

2012-07-09T03:50:00.002-07:00

As seen on : Amazing Fly Fishing in Slovenia

Fishing in Russia - Part 1

2012-07-08T01:48:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Fishing in Russia - Part 1

In part 1 we travel from Vladivostok to Radyr and onto base camp 120 kilometers up river.

As seen on : Fishing in Russia - Part 2

In this part we travel from base camp another 9 hours up river to top camp and our home for the next 9 days.

As seen on : Fly Fishing for Russian Giant Salmon

Baitbox Fishing Reels at a Glance

2012-07-07T05:59:00.000-07:00

Српски / Srpski: Mašinice za ribolov na Sajmu lova i ribolova u Novom Sadu. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Fishing reels as we know today -the cylindrical device that is attached to a fishing rod and used in winding the line, came into picture around 1650 AD in England and by the 1760s, it gained popularity. Today fishing reels come according to specific types of fishing- spinning reels, bait casting, fly fishing, surf casting, and bait feeder reels. Anglers choose a reel that most complements their fishing technique and brings out the best results.
However, unlike other tackle manufacturers, Bait box does not believe in 'entry level' or beginner range. All the reels, no matter what size come packed with quality deserving of fishermen of every 'level'. Most of these so called 'entry level' reels have 1 - 3 bearings and are constructed at minimal cost but are sold in relatively higher price when the quality and performance of the reel is taken into account. Along with the quality, we also make sure the Bait box fishing reels are good looking reels.
But before you are out there shopping for the reels, isn't it better to know what types of reels go together with what particular style of fishing! If you are a pro and just browsing through, you are well aware of it but the ones who are starting off might require some assistance in this regard and hence we would elaborate a little.
Spinning fishing reels are ideal for long distance casting, works well for light lures, a wide range of range of baits and do not backlash. These are open faced reels with fixed spools that do not revolve while you are casting or retrieve. In order to retrieve the line, you have to turn the reel handle. The bail will revolve round the spool and the line is placed evenly onto the spool. For small pan fish with the lightest pound test lines to heavy duty lines for surf casting and trolling- these reels are most recommended.
Fly fishing reels are simple mechanical construction operated by stripping line off the reel with one hand and casting the rod with the other hand. Nowadays fly reels have more sophisticated disc type drag systems. Saltwater fly reels are also specially designed for use in the marine environment. These are however larger in diameter to provide a large line and more backing.
Bait casting are multiplying reels, with the spool mounted above the rod. Stainless steel, aluminum, graphite and synthetic composite are often used as raw materials of these reels. The graphite made reels are lighter but the aluminum reels are most preferred as they are more stable and rigid. Good quality bait casting always come with high quality bearings made from shielded, double shielded or sealed bearings.
Surf cast reels are the ones that run freely on its axle thereby allowing distance casting. It is used for coarse fishing and is most commonly used in Australia for all forms of freshwater and saltwater fishing.
No matter what your style of fishing is, you need a quality fishing tackle and from branded manufactures. The last thing you want is for the reel to give away just when you are about to reel that nice chunky fish! You would not want to be the one to tell the story of the fish that got away.

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Best Fishing Bloopers by Bill Dance

2012-07-06T01:50:00.002-07:00

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Fishing at Bungsamran Lake For the Giant Siamese Carp - Bangkok, Thailand

2012-07-05T03:31:00.001-07:00

As seen on : บึงสำราญ- Bungsamran Lake Fishing ปลาบึก - Bangkok pt2
As seen on : Fishing Thailand Bangkok Giant Mekong Catfish and Siamese Carp

I arrived at Bungsamran Lake at 6am on the dot, just as the daylight was beginning to appear. It was a beautiful morning with very little breeze, the surface of the Lake was like a mirror only being disturbed by the appearance of some of the huge fish that lurk in this world class fishing water.
Khun Boonsong mixed the bait while he waited for me to set my rods up, the apprehension of the first cast still makes my heart beat that much faster here. Khun Boomsong is one of the leading carp specialist guides working here and what he does not know about Siamese Carp is not worth knowing.
The bait that he had mixed was a combination of baby milk powder, custard cream flavour, sweet corn with a few other secret ingredients (he calls it his mega mix carp bait); all this was added into the base mix of rice bran. This blend is a much wetter combination than the one we use to catch the Mekong Catfish.
Nothing had happened for the first half hour, so Boonsong had gone to buy breakfast; he had not been gone thirty seconds, when bingo, I had a bite, the fish ran and the line was screaming off the reel, then it just stopped (probably sensing the hook). I wound the reel to take up the slack line, I thought, maybe it had shed the hook, suddenly the line tightened as the fish moved, I immediately struck and set the hook firmly in its mouth; the fight was on!
After the initial excitement of hooking into the fish, I had started to look for hints as to what kind of fish it was. From my previous experiences, the Striped Catfish and the Mekong Catfish are similar; they tend to run with the bait stripping line off the reel at a fantastic rate. The Mekong and the smaller striped Catfish give long hard runs, which slowly curve in a "C" or a wide "S" shaped course.
The Siamese Giant Carp tend to run deep and turn suddenly in an almost zig zag path. It is hard to believe that these fish when in the water are completely weightless and you are just fighting its sheer power.
My line carved a classic letter "Z" and I was fairly certain that I had a carp on the end of the line. I knew I had to take my time and play the fish, unlike the Giant Mekong Catfish the Carp has a very soft mouth and too much drag will pull the hook out. I decided to back off the drag slightly; I used an Accurate Boss Magnum 870 with Lever Drag, very fine consistent adjustments to the drag are easily achieved without moving your hands from the rod and reel. They are much easier to use than a fixed spool reel especially when fishing for the larger specimens.
My aim at this point was to tire the fish as quickly as possible and keep it out as far as I could; the Siamese Giant Carp are renowned for appearing to give up and roll over, then at the last minute making a dash for freedom (there are many bungalows surrounding the lake and a pier splitting it in half, many fish have been lost in between the supports and stanchions).
The fight was ten minutes in and I had made progress, the fish was tiring -it was not the only one, my arms were beginning to ache. After another five minutes of struggle, it made a determined sharp turn, which actually brought its side out of the water, it was a Siamese Carp.
The Carp made several more sharp turns and then typical to these creatures, it feigned submission, which I had been ready for. I shifted to one side and instead of letting the fish run underneath the bungalow we were in, I moved it towards the left, increasing the drag slightly and with some fancy footwork (I new those ballet lessons would come in handy one day) the last ditched run for the snags was foiled.
The carp made its last attempt to go deep, kicking up the silt -causing lots of bubbles of natural gas, which is trapped in the bottom of the lake- but by this time it was exhausted so was I, but the fish did not know that, Boomsong appeared, with the landing net in hand I was never more pleased to see him, he quickly prepared the deck to receive the fish.
We unhooked the line from its mouth and we also removed another snapped line from a previous battle which it had obviously won.
The Siamese Giant Carp weighed in at 25.3Kg 56lbs which was quickly returned to the lake after a couple of photographs for the album.
Guided by Khun (Mr.) Boonsong

Jason Butler is a free lance writer. He is currently residing in Thailand and enjoying life. Writing articles on Fishing and Steam engine models is a passion of his. He is also a scuba Diving Instructor with over ten years experience.
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Fly Fishing in the Maldives - What You Need to Know to Be Successful

2012-07-04T17:24:00.003-07:00

Fishing in the Maldives (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Fly Fishing Season Begins
With the change of winds from the Southwest to the Northeast, the saltwater flyfishing season in the Maldives is about to begin in earnest. Traditionally, the months between January to May have been the best for wading the flats in search for bonefish, trevallies and a whole host of other tropical species. So if you have booked a trip to the Maldives and are not not sure what to expect, you've come to the right place. In these upcoming posts, I will try to provide, hopefully, an in-depth guide to Fly Fishing the Maldives.
Guiding Services
Quite unlike the posh and well-oiled guiding services in the Americas and the Caribbean, the Maldivians are not as well-equipped or as adept at guiding the flats but provide excellent guiding services for the fisherman interested in popping the reefs. What you do get is a decent Safari Dhoni that serves as Motherboat for the duration of your trip. If you opt to pay a little more, it can even be an air-conditioned Dhoni. The crew will see to your every need. 3 regular meals plus snacks of biscuits and coffee or tea in-between will ensure that you maintain your strength for the long treks along the white sands. Utilizing a fibreglass dinghy with a small outboard, the crew will ferry you and your mates to and from shore. However, once you are on land, you're on your own.
So how do you know where to go to find the fish? For us, we have been going to the Maldives for the past decade. Combining knowledge gathered from reading periodicals and publications on flats fishing and sheer hard work, we've accumulated a wealth of knowledge. Thus we have become our own guides.
Location! Location! Location!
Not all islands are created equal. Just as not all atolls are created equal. Maldives is blessed with many small islands grouped into atolls. Male, the capital of Maldives, is located in North Male Atoll. The majority of resorts are situated on various islands in North Male Atoll, making it a short journey by fast ferry. Seaplanes provide a faster, albeit, a more expensive mode of transfer to the resorts. It is also the only mode of transport feasible to reach some of the other resorts situated much further away in other atolls.
Our past experiences have been concentrated mainly on two atolls, Lhaviyani and Noonu. Buying a map of Maldives (refer to me previous posts) will show you which islands are suitable for fly fishing. A yellow island with a sizeable band of green will point to a large area of sand flats that should be accessible for most parts of the tide; except, perhaps the highest. Unfortunately, that's where the info trail ends. Of course, by talking to the captain and the crew of the charter, you should be able to gain some local knowledge of where and how to find the elusive Bonefish or locally known as Meemas.
However, I should add that fly fishing in the Maldives is not all that difficult. You should be able to find fish on the flats rather easily. I dare guarantee that any first timer to the Maldives who can throw forty to fifty feet of line in moderate winds, will be able to enjoy a good time with bluefin trevallies and darts. As for the bonefish, they're not called 'Ghosts of the Flats' for nothing.
Just drop me an email if you can any questions.
Next: How to equip yourself for a trip in the Maldives

Melvin Kieran Sim would like to share his fly fishing adventure and knowledge with you. Visit http://www.flyfishwithmel.com to find out more about fly fishing and tying.
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As seen on : Maldives Fly Fishing 2

Extreme Saltwater Fishing!

2012-07-03T00:38:00.000-07:00

As seen on : Extreme Saltwater Fishing!

Funny Fishing

2012-07-02T02:07:00.000-07:00

As seen on : Funny Fishing.....

Its super funny and amazing

Insane Reef Fishing Action 8 Way Hookups on Large Nannygai

2012-07-01T01:06:00.000-07:00

As seen on : Insane Reef Fishing Action 8 Way Hookups on Large Nannygai

Fly Fishing Bass - by Todd Moen - Catch Magazine - Fly Fishing Videos

2012-06-30T05:24:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Fly Fishing Bass - by Todd Moen - Catch Magazine - Fly Fishing Videos

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Salmon Fishing in Japan -2 exiting japanese style

2012-06-29T02:19:00.001-07:00

As seen on : Salmon Fishing in Japan -2 exiting japanese style

Giant Million Dollar Tuna-Tonno 325Kg

2012-06-28T00:35:00.002-07:00

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Have been sold and giant tuna landed by actor Hiroki Matsukata in Yamaguchi Prefecture for about ¥ 4370000 in the Tsukiji market in Tokyo.

Matsukata tuna caught 325 kg and on Sunday during tournament fishing bluefin tuna off the coast of the island of Mishima in Hagi, Yamaguchi .. state Giant tuna was priced at 15500 ¥ per kilogram in the market, Tsukiji.