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Make Fishing More Fun With These Beginner Fishing Tips

Fishing is a great activity that can be exciting and tranquil at the same time. It is no wonder then that more and more Americans are taking to fishing like a fish to water! If you are planning your first fishing excursion, here are a few beginner fishing tips to help you out:

Tip #1: As a beginner, you don’t need to buy fancy high-end equipment. Some inexpensive and basic items like a rod, reel, fishing line, a few hooks, weights, lures/baits, a net and bobber should just about complete your fisherman’s repertoire for the time being. You can also get other accessories like a fishing hat or sunglasses for protection from the sun.

Tip #2: Before you start, it’s always a good idea to find out where the local hotspots are. You can ask at the local bait shop for some inside information on where the fish will bite. It’s highly recommended to start fishing in places where the water is shallow. You should cast the lure in shady or rocky areas where the water is deeper, because this is where you can find the fish. This makes for a great casting practice and you can progress to fishing in deeper waters as your skill level grows.

Tip #3: One of my favorite beginner fishing tips is to practice casting in your own backyard! You can mark off the area where you want to cast with a rope. Then you can practice throwing the cast and study which movement works best for you. Also, when casting, remember to make greater use of your wrists’ motion instead of your arms.

Tip #4: When you are confident of your casting abilities, you can head out to the nearby river or stream to start fishing. When casting, try to cast your line slightly ahead of the fish, while trying to land the bait softly without making too much of a splash. This is important so that the fish can see the bait. Once you successfully cast the bait, try and keep a close watch on the bobber. If you see movement or if the bobber goes underwater, you can tell you have a bite. If this happens, don’t get excited and reel in the fish slowly while keeping your net ready to scoop the fish out of the water.

Once you’ve safely landed your quarry, check to see if it’s undersized as per your state regulation book. If it is indeed undersized, you should return it to the water immediately. The same practice should be followed in case you don’t plan to cook your catch, as this goes in sync with the true spirit associated with fishing as a sport and it also ensures that the fish population of any species doesn’t get diminished as well as leaving a plentiful supply so that other anglers can enjoy their fishing experience as well.

So while planning your maiden fishing trip, keep these beginner fishing tips in mind to make it a wonderful memory for all times.

Great Places To Go Fishing In Texas

If you like fishing you will like the different fish you can catch in Texas. Cutthroat, rainbow trout, lake trout, and brown trout can be caught in different locations in Texas

The brown trout are considered the be the hardest to catch. There survival is attached to pure cold water. This trout is very sensitive to water temperature changes. If the water temperature goes up by a few degrees the trout will die off, or move to a different location.

The rainbow trout are not affected as much by the water temperature changes should the water clarity get bad due to silt the fish will move out to the mouths of any stream with clear water This pink fleshy trout is the favorite with trout fishermen.

It feeds on small flies but can be tempted to strike small lures and other baits. This fish will remain in the shallow water till it reaches about 9 inches then it will head out to the lakes or ocean.

Once the trout have fattened up it will return to the streams from which they came. The fish are now called Steel head trout. If fishing for the Steel head trout you would use spoons rather than baits or flies. Use the current to you advantage and cast up stream and reel in at you regular speed being careful not to snag up as you reel in.

You will find brook trout in clear clean water Their food source is small insects and mollusks. Sometimes they will take smaller fish or flies. You can get them to hit on a small lure if it is presented along the edge of the faster slowing water. You will find brook trout on the gravel beds of fast flowing water.

They like waterfalls and large pools of water with a fast current on the out side of the pool. The fish tend to hang around between the current and the calmer water. If you find along a long the banks with fast flowing water and a deep pool you will find trout here.

The Crappie fish is a member of the sunfish family. Depending where they are found will depend on their names. Paper mouth , goggleye, bridge perch and speckled perch just to mention a few.

The black crappie is darker species and has 7 to 8 dorsal spines you will also find some with spotted sides. Normally they will be found in deeper water in the northern states.

The white crappie has 6 dorsal spines and is light in color. There are eight or nine vertical bands found on its sides. Normally they can grow over the five pound mark. Crappie are school fish that like quite waters. You can catch them by still fishing casting , trolling, or drift fishing.

Use live baits or a jig or a small crappie lure would be the best. If you find cover such as brush, stumps, in the area you are fishing. The best time to fish is at sunset for they will be on the surface.

As the sun rises and the rays strikes the surface of the water the fish will normally dive down to 5 to 10 ft mark. Depending on the clarity of the water which will also determine the depth they dive to. Normally they will return to the deeper water after sun set.

With all the different types of fish in Texas and along the coast of Texas you will find that you can spend as much of your time catch different fish from trout to crappie. Every stream pond lake or shore line can be a spot to catch many different fish.

If you do not fish while in Texas you will be missing out on a experience that will be hard to beat any where else. Most locals will tell you what is hot and which baits to use. You will be able to rent the gear if you do not have any with you from the local tackle shop.

Fishing Secrets: Florida Canals

Fishing the Florida canals are absolutely gold mines within a couple mile radius of where you live. Most canals are over looked for the more popular lakes. Or they aren’t accessible or private. I have found that these very canals deserve a second look. I’ve caught all my big bass in these local overlooked canals. Most people end up spending half the day getting to the place, fighting the traffic or compete for a fishing spot since everyone else is there. You also spend a bunch more money for this mini vacation, fish all day and maybe catch nothing!

The easiest method of accessing these canals is to simply walk to them. Carry your fishing pole and a few choice lures. Keep it simple. Work your banks, find the hidden spots. Remember there has been hardly any fishing pressure so expect to see action. Walk slow tossing your bait and be ready.

A real fun time and easy to put together is using a canoe. Just toss it on the vehicle and away you go. Canoes are great. They are quiet in the water and allowed to be in all bodies of water. Some canals and lakes are “non-motor” use due to aquifer drinking water rules. Canoes are light and easy to move around. They allow you to bring more equipment and paddle to remote parts of the waterway.

Of course if you have a motor boat and some canals have boat ramps. You can enjoy both longer drives to untouched fishing paradise and expect a fine fishing day.

Canals that run along the interstates and turnpikes are phenomenal places to explore. Drive into neighbor hoods with canals. Locate the hidden treasures of pristine fishing secrets. If canals have lakes attached to them be ready for an explosive fishing secret experience. These combo lake and canal places are excellent because fish love where the water flows and bait fish hanging around these places. Golf courses are real fishing secrets. Be respectful when walking on the greens reaching these lakes. Not all golf courses have picky security out there. I have fished while people are playing. Just be quiet and respectful. Let them go first and have fun fishing.

I like to have at least two fishing poles, handful of favorite lures. I set up one with a top water lure and the other with a plastic worm. Working the banks and points slowly will produce bites. Remember to always release your catch.

Catch and Release is the practice of releasing your catch back to the water. This is a MUST if we want to experience the joys of fishing. By releasing the fish back to the waters we assure our future days and our grandchildren’s grandchildren the same opportunity to experience this for themselves.

It’s a real gold mine within arm’s reach. Take the time to explore your local canals. These canals won’t let you down.

Happy Fishing Days!!

Tha Advantages Of Underwater Fishing Cameras

Want to see what's really going on under the water or ice? You can eliminate some of the mystery beneath the water or ice and expand your knowledge by using an underwater fishing camera. An underwater fishing camera can be a wonderful tool and great fun too. An underwater camera can show you many things about your fishing techniques. It can be your eye underwater and you won't even get wet.

See more fish, catch more fish, and have more fun fishing with an underwater fishing camera. You can put yourself eye to eye with the fish in their natural environment. You will be able to identify different species and how they react to your bait presentation. With an underwater fishing camera, the ice angler easily can determine the size and species of fish. (Fish can be detected with sonar, but it cannot identify what kind they are.)

What is the lake bottom like? Sonar can tell you whether the lake bottom is relatively hard or soft, but it's difficult to tell whether the lake bottom is sand, gravel, or small rock. The camera shows the bottom easily and can help avoid problems.

The underwater fishing camera is also great for entertainment. You can watch fish and their reactions, even if they aren't biting. It is also great to just record your fishing adventure so you can bring it home and show all your friends and family.

There are different models of underwater fishing camera and video mechanisms for you to choose from. Use an underwater camera for fishing or diving purposes, or as a supplemental piece of equipment used for ice fishing.

You should be able to see under water from about two feet up to 50 feet. Average viewing distance in fresh water is five to ten feet. In saltwater, the average is seven to fifteen feet.

You can easily attach the underwater fishing camera to a standard down rigger. Using a standard release clip in reverse the camera is attached to the cable just above the cannon ball. The current will make the camera look backwards at your bait while you fish.

For high-speed fishing your underwater fishing camera can be towed through the water on the HST (high-speed tow) accessory. With the HST accessory you can tow the camera up to 12 knots and have your lures drag directly behind the camera to catch any and all strikes on video.

The camera can look straight down or to the side, and even look slightly back up towards the surface. They are fully adjustable and versatile.

There are several options for controlling the camera while in the water. There's a stabilizer fin for high current areas and a camera rotation handle for low current areas. By turning the cable with the handle the camera head will rotate with the cable.

Some underwater fishing cameras have the ability drop cameras with as much as 1000 feet of cable. Beyond 500 feet you have to add special video amplifiers which add cost to the system.

A submersible, waterproof video camera will mount to any standard camera tripod and work just as well above the water for surveillance, sport activities, wild life viewing, swimming pools, and even for security around homes and businesses.

Fun Fishing in Naples

When heading out fishing in the Gulf of Mexico keep your eyes open for opportunities as you go. Recently as we were traveling southwest from Naples, Florida to go grouper fishing aboard the charter boat A&B we happened upon a large flock of seagulls. They working the surface over a school of balled up bait. The ball of bait was a huge school of Spanish sardines and they were bunched up because several species of predator fish had decided to have breakfast.

As soon as we saw the birds working I immediately slowed the boat down and steered towards the school of thrashing baits. As we moved up to the bait ball our first mate rigged two Newell bait casting reels with 1-ounce cripple herring lures. As we came into casting range our fishermen cast the Cripple Herrings beyond the bait and fast retrieved the lures through the school of fish in attempt to induce a strike. Both rods immediately hooked up and the fight was on. We landed two 15 pound bonitos are about a 10 minute fight.

As the fish were being fought, the bait and feeding frenzy moved so close to our boat that we could actually seeing the marauding fish gorging on the sardines. I took my 12 foot cast net and hurled it as far as I could to catch a few of the baits. To my chagrin the few baits turned into over a 100 pounds of fresh sardines. This took a while to clear the net and by the time we were finished the schools of fish had moved on but not very far.

I cranked up the boat and circled above the frenzied fish and again shut down our motor. By now our mate had 4 rods rigged with a short shank mustad hook, baited with one of the fresh sardines. We cast these baits towards the action and were immediately hooked up to not only bonitos but good size king mackerel as well. We continued staying with the bait for quite some time and never did get to our grouper spots. After three hours of non-stop action our anglers said enough and we headed in.

Fishing on Your Pontoon Boat

Fishing on your pontoon boat can be both a relaxing and fun experience. Fishing from a pontoon boat can much more enjoyable than fishing on other smaller vessels. While fishing on a pontoon boat, you are often free from worries regarding the sturdiness of your vessel, or tipping the boat over while leaning in for larger catches.

Fishing on your pontoon boat is also often much more comfortable than fishing in smaller vessels. In between catches you can relax on the deck of your pontoon boat, or go cook a few filets on the on board grill.

When you fish on your pontoon boat, you can often go out fishing for the entire day, without leaving behind the small luxuries of home, such as a refrigerator to keep your lunch, and chilled drinks, and a stove to do some minor cooking, or to cook up a catch later in the day. You can even outfit your pontoon boat with a small restroom, making it so you have no need to go back to shore until your fishing journey is complete.

The size of a pontoon boat is also ideal for group fishing outings. With a pontoon boat several people can fish off of different sides of the boat without fear of their lines becoming entangled, or interfering with each other's fishing. Fishing with others on a pontoon boat can also help spread out the area in which you are fishing, and help make your entire fishing experience more enjoyable.

It is also easy to fish while on a pontoon boat with others who wish to engage in other activities about on the boat. Pontoon boats are often separated into several different sections, so that a section can be devoted solely to fishing, while another section be reserved for others to play games, dine, or participate in other activities away from where the fishing is occurring.

If you use your pontoon boat as a fishing vessel frequently you may want to outfit the boats with accessories, catered to your fishing style. You can purchase special holders for your fishing rod to attach to your favorite space, as well as a variety of other accessories to accent your pontoon boat and enhance your fishing experience such as custom seats. No matter what your style, a pontoon boat can help turn a day of fishing into a spectacular experience.

How To Decide Which Fishing Rod Is Right For You

The first thing to keep in mind when purchasing a new fishing rod is the fact that a decent fishing rod doesn't have to break the bank. As a matter of fact, you should be able to find more than adequate fishing rods for fifty dollars or less. In my experience, fishing rods that are more expensive than fifty bucks each simply aren't that much better. I don't want to tell you which brand to buy, but the major manufacturers such as Berkley, Quantum, Daiwa, and Pflueger all make quality fishing rods that should suffice for whatever type of fishing you do.

The first thing to keep in mind is this: It's always a good idea to have more than one fishing rod, so that you can change rods as the conditions change. Or example, I enjoy ultra light fishing for trout, and spend 90% of my time fishing the same river. Even though I fish the same river, for the same species of fish 90% of the time I need to have 2 different fishing rods available. Why? Because as water conditions change I need to change the length of my rod, if I want to be successful. In the spring, when the water's high due to run-off, a longer rod is necessary to be able to feel my bait/bottom and of course, bites.

The best way I can describe which fishing rod is right for you, it is to let you know what I have always preferred, and you can go from there. If the rod is going to be used like I use my fishing rods (which means trout fishing with bait) then it's important that they not be too "whippy". In other words, they can't have no stiffness to them, and feel like a "whip" with a handle. But, at the same time, they can't be too stiff. This is why it's hard to buy a fishing rod without "feeling" it first. If the rod is being used for heavier types of fishing like trolling and casting all day, then as long as you go with a quality manufacturer, you should be safe.

Another great tip is to find a "series" of rods that you like, such as the Quantum Teton fishing rods, and then just buy different lengths for different conditions. If you like the five-foot version of the rod, then you'll also like the six-foot six inch version, it's as simple as that. The same principle is true for any "series" of fishing rod manufactured by a quality company. These tips should help you make a much more informed decision when it comes to purchasing a new fishing rod. Just make sure that you have different rods for different situations. Having just one fishing rod is the true mark of someone who is really new to fishing or doesn't know what he or she is doing.

What Are Your Alaska Fishing Lodge Options?

When most people think 'fishing lodge', their imagination conjures up visions of a tiny log cabin stuck in the middle of nowhere, with or without the amenity of an outhouse nearby. But to be honest, an Alaska fishing lodge can be that, a rustic resort, or anything in between.

When thinking about venturing north to fish for salmon, trout, halibut or any other of the dozens of species that swim in the hundreds of thousand of square miles of Alaska's lakes, rivers, tributaries and streams, not to mention her Pacific coastline, the first thing to do is figure out where you want to stay. Alaska offers a wealth of lodging opportunities in a myriad of price ranges. Do you want to rough it or spend fishing down time being pampered and catered to? It's all up to you, because Alaska has everything you could want, and more.

While Alaska does have her fair share of rustic, one-room cabins tucked away in the depths of forests, hundreds of miles from nowhere, she also offers some of the best in world-class resort lodges that will cater to your finer tastes when it comes to dining, entertainment and good old fashioned pampering. That includes spas, massages, facials and steam rooms. Most people venturing to Alaska don't really care about all the amenities, and are perfectly happy and content with a roof over their head and an outhouse, or not. But fishing isn't just for guys anymore. Women from around the world also love to fish, and do so independently, in pairs or in larger groups. The Alaskan tourist and sporting industry has recognized that fact and offers all kinds of lodging choices to visitors from the lower forty-eight as well as around the world.

Sure, Alaska fishing lodges come in the rustic log style, but they also crop up in designs that can be found around the world. If you're not interested in rolling into that well-used sleeping bag, you might want to opt for soft mattresses at any number of three- and four-star hotels available around any larger city and lake within the state. Room service, fine dining, and entertainment choices for visitors vie with the natural beauty to be found outdoors, and many are pressed to decide which they prefer best. Fishing in Alaska is a unique opportunity that doesn't happen to everyone, so when your time comes, take full advantage.

Many fishing lodges offer tours, guides and equipment for both novice and expert anglers, as well as a number of favorite fishing spots for their guests to try out. Launching a trip into the interior of Alaska can also be arranged from many fishing resorts around the state. Price ranges for guided side-trips can cost a few hundred to a thousand dollars per person, and can include horseback riding into fishing camps or 4-wheeling it in, or even canoeing. If you find yourself tempted to take one of these side trips offered by an Alaska fishing lodge, just make sure that you know and are ready for fishing laws and permits necessary to ensure a safe, fun and productive trip.

Choosing Fishing Waders for Comfort and Safety

Fishing waders are a fundamental component of any good fisherman's array of equipment and are especially useful for those who like to fish in streams and rivers. Anglers can choose from three main types of fishing waders and each type has its own good and bad points. When deciding which fishing wader to buy, one of the most important factors to consider is the comfort levels offered by each wader. This is chiefly because if you don't feel comfortable in your fishing waders, you probably won't be able to spend as much time in the water as you would like to. Here's a brief look at the three different varieties of fishing waders and what each of them have to offer:

Rubber Fishing Waders: Fishing waders made of rubber are the least comfortable and the least expensive of the lot. These would be suitable for those who don't fish that often or those who prefer a particular fishing spot and don't move much from place to place while fishing. Its also a good idea to keep a standby pair of rubber waders for emergency situations.

Neoprene Fishing Waders: Neoprene waders aren't exactly dirt cheap, but they won't cost you a lot either and you can buy a good pair for yourself for under $100. Neoprene waders are especially comfortable during winters as they are quite warm, but they can be a tad bit too warm come summertime. However, neoprene waders offer great overall comfort and make for a great choice for your first decent pair of fishing waders. Neoprene waders are made durable too and usually last for a long time.

Breathable Fishing Waders: Although breathable fishing waders are the most expensive type of waders, they are by far the most comfortable waders. Expert anglers refuse to use any other type besides breathable fishing waders and for good reason. A decent pair of breathable waders not only keep you dry and warm, but also give you unmatched comfort levels found no where else. These may not be as durable as neoprene waders, but if you take care of them, they will definitely last you a long time.

No matter what the type, most fishing waders come attached either with boots or a type of stocking foot. A stocking foot is best described as sort of a neoprene ‘bootie' that comes attached to waders. You can then simply slip your wading boots over the stocking foot the same way as you would wear a normal pair of shoes. This is an extremely comfortable combination if you plan to cover a lot of distance while fishing. For those who don't intend to move much while fishing, boot foot waders should fit the bill perfectly.

To conclude, when choosing which pair of fishing waders to buy, it's important to keep in mind two main factors; these are the comfort levels offered by a particular pair of waders and the distance you plan to cover while fishing.