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I recently had a conversation with "wonder bread boy" about a serious dilemma he was having.It seems that he has misplaced, lost or surrendered, to his ex, the bulk of his fishing gear.Now, this alone is a monumental problem in itself, not the lost or misplaced part, but the trying to ask your ex for something that means absolutely nothing to her but would certainly open up a humongous can of nightcrawlers should you attempt to ask for it back..."Hi sweet.""Oh, it's YOU.""How ya been?""Cut the chit chat wonder boy, what is it you want?""Well,(gulp) it seems-snookums- that when you tossed me out into the street and took legal ownership of all my bank accounts and left me with little or nothing to...

Most anglers think big when hunting lunker muskie, but if you want to catch more muskie think smaller baits and tackle. I caught my biggest muskellunge while fishing walleye with a plastic worm in September. More often than can be considered coincidental people catch a lunge while fishing other species. Most anglers look to heavy tackle, large baits and trolling as the way to catch muskies. Personally I become bored or just tired of trolling all the time.Now one of my most successful tactics used especially in the fall is used for fishing large walleye and at the same time muskellunge. I use medium size tackle and large walleye baits especially jigs. Fishing weed lines, drop offs and shoals as you...

Bass fishing for many begins the first time they get that hit and proceeds from there to become a lifelong avocation. If you have just discovered bass fishing then it's time to start accumulating your bass fishing tackle. Over the course of your bass fishing lifetime you will probably have many rods and reels, literally hundreds of lures and a wide variety of storage boxes. However, the first gear you buy need not be expensive or abundant as long as it suits the needs of a novice bass angler.Rods. As you become more experienced you may find that you want several rods of varying lengths and made out of different materials. A good first rod for a neophyte fisherman is generally five and a half...

Everyone seeks peace and harmony, because these are what we lack in our lives. From time to time we all experience agitation, irritation, disharmony, suffering; and when one suffers from agitation, one does not keep this misery limited to oneself.One keeps distributing it to others as well. The agitation permeates the atmosphere around the miserable person. Everyone who comes into contact with him also becomes irritated, agitated. Certainly this is not the proper way to live.One ought to live at peace with oneself, and at peace with all others. After all, a human being is a social being. He has to live in society--to live and deal with others. How are we to live peacefully? How are we to remain...

Did evolution begin on Long Island?There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that if you incubate three dozen worms in a solution of amino acids and carbon compounds for approximately one and a half million years they will eventually evolve into the Long Island Railroad. The only problem with this theory is that if this were true some species of fish would have a natural tendency to ride the Long Island Railroad. But fish have never actually been observed commuting between Long Island and Manhattan.A group of enterprising archaeologists, however, found the missing link to this apparent puzzle. Digging through the ruins of an old Long Island Railroad yard, they came across a fossil of a fish believed...

Whether you are new to Crappie fishing, or an avid fisherman, it never hurts to other opinions and tips from both professional and amateur fisherman alike. Some fisherman have a habit of finding one certain style of fishing, and sticking to it. While doing what makes you most comfortable may allow you to fish without any surprises, many times that style of fishing may now work in all situations and conditions. By trying different things, you may find that you increase your catch. Fishing for Crappie in Winter During the winter, water temperatures can drop below 40 degrees. When the water is this cold, look for schooling crappie in deeper areas from 18 to 30 feet. Most areas water stay below this...

Well I am back with my third article and it is exciting to see how many people are interested in the fun of fishing. These articles are meant for everyone. Some of the more experienced anglers probably know a lot about what I am talking about already but I think back to when I knew nothing about fishing. I wish there would have been something like that. Eventually this will be an eBook so take advantage of it while you can. Take The Little Ones If done right getting your kids started fishing at an early age could mean a lifetime of great memories or if done wrong it could turn them off of this great past time for ever. This is something that is going to be enjoyed by both of you so no matter...

I recently had a conversation with "wonder bread boy" about a serious dilemma he was having.It seems that he has misplaced, lost or surrendered, to his ex, the bulk of his fishing gear.Now, this alone is a monumental problem in itself, not the lost or misplaced part, but the trying to ask your ex for something that means absolutely nothing to her but would certainly open up a humongous can of nightcrawlers should you attempt to ask for it back..."Hi sweet.""Oh, it's YOU.""How ya been?""Cut the chit chat wonder boy, what is it you want?""Well,(gulp) it seems-snookums- that when you tossed me out into the street and took legal ownership of all my bank accounts and left me with little or nothing to...

I recently had a conversation with "wonder bread boy" about a serious dilemma he was having.It seems that he has misplaced, lost or surrendered, to his ex, the bulk of his fishing gear.Now, this alone is a monumental problem in itself, not the lost or misplaced part, but the trying to ask your ex for something that means absolutely nothing to her but would certainly open up a humongous can of nightcrawlers should you attempt to ask for it back..."Hi sweet.""Oh, it's YOU.""How ya been?""Cut the chit chat wonder boy, what is it you want?""Well,(gulp) it seems-snookums- that when you tossed me out into the street and took legal ownership of all my bank accounts and left me with little or nothing to...

After location bait and it's correct presentation is the most important factor governing success or failure. No matter how expensive your tackle is, if the fish won't bite you go home empty. Freshwater fish can go several months without eating, most marine fish can not, indeed many marine fish will die if not fed several times a day( a big problem for aquarists rather than anglers). Fish will eat a wide range of prey as cutting open the stomach will show but these are not always the best baits to use. Remember your bait is not the only piece of food in the water, the secret of angling is to make the fish ignore everything else and take your bait instead.Fish are not stupid, they want as much food as...

Fishing is probably one of the most popular forms of recreation in the world. You can find people of all ages and gender, from all walks of life, enjoying the sport from shore and from boats. The equipment used in fishing, or tackle as it is called by fishermen, is relatively uncomplicated. All you really need to start fishing is a rod, a reel, fishing line, hooks and lures. The cheap equipment and abundance of fishing spots all over the world make it easy for anyone to fish. For others, it can be another source of food; for many, it's a chance to go out into the outdoors and spend time alone or with like-minded friends. Fishing, or angling, can be enjoyed either in fresh water or salt water. When...

Ever wonder why some marketing tactics work for some businesses but not others? Maybe you heard about a business that paints their company website's URL on the top of their delivery trucks and increased sales by 25%, yet when you try the same tactic, sales remained flat.The reason most marketing tactics fail is that they are not part of a comprehensive marketing strategy. A comprehensive marketing strategy helps you to choose which tactics will work for your business and keep the sales coming in like clockwork no matter what the economy.Defining Marketing StrategyAfter 20 years of working with businesses on creating advertising messages that deliver results, I've come up with a few word pictures...

Fishing rod holders take the inconvenience out of fishing for a variety of reasons. For one, it is a convenient storage device especially when one is in a kayak. Rather than holding the paddle in between the legs while fishing, a fishing rod holder stores the rod in place therefore enabling anyone to carry multiple rods or (if one insists so) carry multiple paddles. It also makes trolling easy as a holder keeps the fishing rod in place as one travels to a number of fishing spots. Also, when unhooking a caught fish, rod holders keep the rod secure. More importantly, they help one catch more fish at the same time enabling a kayak look versatile and extremely well-designed.Here are some tips that...

Did evolution begin on Long Island?There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that if you incubate three dozen worms in a solution of amino acids and carbon compounds for approximately one and a half million years they will eventually evolve into the Long Island Railroad. The only problem with this theory is that if this were true some species of fish would have a natural tendency to ride the Long Island Railroad. But fish have never actually been observed commuting between Long Island and Manhattan.A group of enterprising archaeologists, however, found the missing link to this apparent puzzle. Digging through the ruins of an old Long Island Railroad yard, they came across a fossil of a fish believed...

Has anyone had the experience of getting to your favorite trout stream, wading out into the water, then reaching into one of your pockets to add a couple of split shot to your line, only to then realize that you don't have any with you! Son of a bit.......!!!! This is no fun. Having your fishing equipment stocked up ready to go is paramount to your enjoyment. One of my mottos is, "if you think you have enough of whatever type of terminal tackle that you may use, add one more package." For most of my river fishing excursions, I will almost exclusively use, split shot sinkers, swivels, gang hooks, and live bait (mostly worms). That's really all of the fishing gear that I need with me, but I...

Did evolution begin on Long Island?There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that if you incubate three dozen worms in a solution of amino acids and carbon compounds for approximately one and a half million years they will eventually evolve into the Long Island Railroad. The only problem with this theory is that if this were true some species of fish would have a natural tendency to ride the Long Island Railroad. But fish have never actually been observed commuting between Long Island and Manhattan.A group of enterprising archaeologists, however, found the missing link to this apparent puzzle. Digging through the ruins of an old Long Island Railroad yard, they came across a fossil of a fish believed...

Finding discount fly fishing gear can save you a great deal of money. Being a fly fisher I know that fly fishing equipment can be pretty expensive depending on what you're looking for and where you shop. However there are some places online that offer great discounts at bargain prices on name brand fly fishing equipment. Some of these companies are well known and have been selling fly fishing gear and other outdoor gear for years. So why do some of these companies offer discounts on fly fishing gear? There is a couple of answers to this question. Sometimes it's to reduce built up inventory of a particular model or brand name, to make room for next years new fishing gear. Or, they will offer a...

It was the late 1950s and Harry Ehlers, an avid fisherman and advertising executive at Solo Marx (better known as Totes, makers of rubber rain boots) observed a boot mold being dipped into plastic. He had the idea to create a fishing lure using the same method. As with many fishing lure businesses, Snag Proof started over the kitchen stove. Mr. Ehlers combined his knowledge gleaned from working at Totes Rubber Company with his love for fishing and created a soft, hollow-bodied frog lure for catching big bass from weedy farm ponds.Encouraged by fellow outdoorsmen at Solo Marx, Harry began working at night developing the lure and a machine that could produce a number of lures at once. Advertising in...

River bass fishing will differ slightly from targeting the various bass species in a lake environment. Different types of bass will be found here than in open ponds and lakes, and lifestyles and habits will be quite different, leading you to need to employ a new set of tactics in order to have a successful catch. This article gives a little insight to river bass fishing for those who have never targeted this type of water for bass before. First of all, there are several different species of bass that can be found in rivers across the country. Largemouth, smallmouth, Kentucky spotted bass, shoal bass, Suwannee bass, Guadalupe bass, and more run throughout the river systems in North America. However...

Providing fishing tips to help you to learn more about various fishing techniques and supplies Are you new to fishing? Have you been getting confused with different kinds of fishing advices, various fishing methods given in books and many kinds of fishing equipments available in stores? In order to simplify the fishing matters, here are the basic fishing tips for your first time fishing adventure. 1) How to fish with bait - Tackle. To plunk the bait, you should purchase lead weights. Depending on the current of the environment, you should change the weight of the lead. Anglers commonly use and recommend bank sinkers with a number-two hook. A swivel is generally needed to avoid sinkers to slide. It...

Did evolution begin on Long Island?There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that if you incubate three dozen worms in a solution of amino acids and carbon compounds for approximately one and a half million years they will eventually evolve into the Long Island Railroad. The only problem with this theory is that if this were true some species of fish would have a natural tendency to ride the Long Island Railroad. But fish have never actually been observed commuting between Long Island and Manhattan.A group of enterprising archaeologists, however, found the missing link to this apparent puzzle. Digging through the ruins of an old Long Island Railroad yard, they came across a fossil of a fish believed...

Has anyone had the experience of getting to your favorite trout stream, wading out into the water, then reaching into one of your pockets to add a couple of split shot to your line, only to then realize that you don't have any with you! Son of a bit.......!!!! This is no fun. Having your fishing equipment stocked up ready to go is paramount to your enjoyment. One of my mottos is, "if you think you have enough of whatever type of terminal tackle that you may use, add one more package." For most of my river fishing excursions, I will almost exclusively use, split shot sinkers, swivels, gang hooks, and live bait (mostly worms). That's really all of the fishing gear that I need with me, but I...

Here's a really simple way... to catch stream trout using your spinning rod.If you have ever wanted to fish for trout in a stream but are frustrated by the thought of equipping, learning, and mastering fly casting, here is an alternative. You can be on a stream, fishing and catching trout with a minimum of expense and frustration.All trout respond to salmon eggs used for bait.This method of fishing salmon eggs is simple, deadly, and does not kill the trout. Almost all the trout hooked will be caught in the mouth, just like fishing with the fly.The few components can be purchased at any fishing supply stop, even at a fly fishing shop.Your shopping list of items to start is very short. The...

The beginner fisherman [or woman] will often ply the more experienced with questions on how to land a fish and why everyone else is on fire, and they are not. Some of us prefer to keep our ignorance of the basics hidden. So, with that in mind, I set about learning a few strategies on how to get a Largemouth Bass out of the water and into my catch bucket.1. Largemouth Bass like plastic worms. Purchase a variety of colours from clear to bright and in varying shades. If they don't seem to be biting on one colour then switch for something lighter, and if they're still not biting, go for a worm darker than your original. Generally, it will depend on the color of the water, time of day and temperature...

Fishing Unfamiliar & Fly-in LakesThere is a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment - the pride of craft - that comes with a successful day's fishing on a new, unfamiliar or fly-in lake, whether it is a limit of bass, a few walleyes for shore lunch, or a trophy pike. Not because putting fish in the boat is the measure of a successful outing, but because that success underlines the fact that the angler has effectively adapted to the existing fishing situations and conditions, making necessary changes in bait / lure selection, presentations and locations. That, in itself, is no small feat, even at fly-in lakes which supposedly teem with naive fish. Let me assure you that we always breathe a sigh of...

So what is the best way to present live bait? The best way to present live bait is really pretty simple. The best way is the natural way. You want your bait to appear to be as normal as possible. For example, if you're fishing in your favorite stream, you want is to seem to the fish that the worm that you're using for bait has just crawled out from under an underwater rock and is now tumbling naturally with the current. Or if you're lake fishing, you want the bait to appear as natural as is possible. The more natural your bait looks, the better results you will have.What you want to avoid is the ever popular "worm ball". This is where a fisherperson takes a worm and hooks it over and over on...

Fly Fishing is a passion of mine and I enjoy sharing my tips so that others can learn to catch the Big Fish!I usually go out from the Boca inlet in Boca Raton, Florida. Then I drift for hours luring the fish. As much as I enjoy catching the fish I truly enjoy the peace and quiet of the ocean. It certainly does clear the mind from the hustle and bustle of life.When the species of fish I am searching for aren't hungry for the flys that I present them then I use conventional tackle. That may consist of either live or dead bait. Then I go out to the desired depth to where the species of fish congregate. Usually starting with a depth of about 110 feet of water and drifting out to over 200 feet. I...

There are lucky people who live on the salty coastlines, or maybe near a meandering river. For them, finding great fishing is as easy as simply casting their line. Most of us have trouble finding a great fishing destination and it isn't always easy when there are so many choices across the U.S. The first place to start is whether you prefer to fish in fresh or salt water.Salt water fishing is and intense sport that has huge rewards. To get the best game you need to take a boat at least 5 miles out, but it is well worth it. Tarpon are one of the most sought after game fish and there are many reasons. Like many saltwater fish, they put up a tremendous fight. You know you have a Tarpon when they...

I recently had a conversation with "wonder bread boy" about a serious dilemma he was having.It seems that he has misplaced, lost or surrendered, to his ex, the bulk of his fishing gear.Now, this alone is a monumental problem in itself, not the lost or misplaced part, but the trying to ask your ex for something that means absolutely nothing to her but would certainly open up a humongous can of nightcrawlers should you attempt to ask for it back..."Hi sweet.""Oh, it's YOU.""How ya been?""Cut the chit chat wonder boy, what is it you want?""Well,(gulp) it seems-snookums- that when you tossed me out into the street and took legal ownership of all my bank accounts and left me with little or nothing to...

Every customer wants to feel that their needs and wants are being taken care of and are important. They want to know that they are wanted as a customer on a personal basis. They want sales or discounts that are tailored directly to their needs, not the needs of the majority of customers. By building a Customer Loyalty Program, you can give your clients this sense of security and of being needed. One of the fastest growing Customer Loyalty Programs is the membership card program. With this program, you can track what each customer buys and send them coupons that are on the products that they personally buy. When your company decides to implement a program to boost customer loyalty, they are doing...

Has anyone had the experience of getting to your favorite trout stream, wading out into the water, then reaching into one of your pockets to add a couple of split shot to your line, only to then realize that you don't have any with you! Son of a bit.......!!!! This is no fun. Having your fishing equipment stocked up ready to go is paramount to your enjoyment. One of my mottos is, "if you think you have enough of whatever type of terminal tackle that you may use, add one more package." For most of my river fishing excursions, I will almost exclusively use, split shot sinkers, swivels, gang hooks, and live bait (mostly worms). That's really all of the fishing gear that I need with me, but I...

The Chesapeake Bay, with more than two thousand miles of shoreline, is the largest estuary in the world. Despite its size, it is basically a shallow body of water. There are deep spots (some greater than 90 feet deep) but there are lots of spots where shallow-water anglers can enjoy world-class angling.The upper Bay includes the waters from the Susquehanna Flats to the Bay Bridge. Middle Bay runs from the Bay Bridge south to the Honga River on the east and Solomons at the mouth of the Patuxent on the west. Finally, the lower Bay includes Crisfield on the east and Point Lookout at the mouth of the Potomac on the west including Tangier Sound, to the mouth of the Bay.With the recent cooler temperatures...

If you're an active fisherman, then your choice of fishing reel is very important. Standing on the bank of a river or stream, water sparkling in the sun, and the thrill of a big catch - it's an unbeatable feeling. You've played the fish carefully, bringing it using your reel as the fish tired. The last thing you need is for your fishing reel to let you down and spoil this idyllic picture.Basically, a fishing reel is the part of your fishing equipment that you use to cast and retrieve the fishing line. It's mounted on the fishing rod, and uses a spool and axle. You can also buy fishing reels designed to mount on boats. The three main types of fishing reels match the three most popular fishing...