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Friday, March 30, 2012

Fun Fishing At The Fort Desoto Piers

: Fort DeSoto: Fort DeSoto (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
By Gary Sermon

Fort Desoto Park, located in Saint Pete Florida has been known as one of the best parks there are in the United States. I will be going over the fishing that can be done there, by either boat or casting a line off of one of the fishing piers that are there.

If you have a boat you will find no trouble in finding a ramp to launch it from. They are scattered all throughout the park, and once you are in the water there are many spots that you can anchor away can catch some fish at.

If you do not have a boat there are several other options you can take to catch some fish at the park. For instance there are two fishing piers that are there, and they are open all day and all night. The names of the piers are the Gulf Fishing Pier and the Bay pier.

The Gulf Pier is my favorite pier to fish during the day, and I think a lot of people can agree with me because it is always packed with fishermen from the start to the end of the pier. If you are there during the day you will be able to purchase live bait and fishing tackle from the bait and tackle shop that is there.

When you first walk onto the Gulf Fishing Pier there is a sign showing you all of the commonly caught saltwater fish you can catch off of the pier. Some of these will include mackerel, small sharks, rays, grouper, pinfish, sheepshead, bonnetheads, and of course snapper fish.

During the day the Bay Pier is used for tour boats often, although you can still fish from the pier if you wish, and plenty of people do. The Bay pier is a little smaller than the Gulf Pier, but in my opinion will offer just as much fish as the Gulf Pier does.

I will usually start fishing at the Gulf Pier if it is during the day and then head over to the Bay Pier at night, as I have had more luck fishing there at night time. You can expect to catch the dame type of fish as you would at the Gulf Pier. The Bay Pier also has a bait shop that is open during the daytime.

The fishing piers are located at the southernmost part of the island, and they are open to fishermen 365 days a year, all day and all night. At night they are well illuminated which helps you cast and make rigs, and also will attract schools of fish to the bright spots in the water.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Tips in fishing for salmons in Alaska

Tips in fishing for salmons in Alaska


Alaska is known as one of the most bountiful areas with salmon, and is ideal for fishing trips.

This is because of extreme tides along the West Coast and the gush of ocean currents that create an environment ideal for the breeding of thousands of baitfish.

It is also known as one of the best places to go if one wants to fish for giant King Salmon, the largest specie of salmon fish.

The best way to catch these giant salmon (in saltwater) is through trolling or by angling a baited line drawn into the water.

Fishing for giant King Salmon can be a year round activity (especially in Seward).

The most sought-after species of salmon are the following:

1. The King Salmon (Chinook) are the largest of all these species. Its weight averages between 20-40 pounds, the heaviest recorded of which is 112 pounds, and can be as long as 3-4". It has a blue-green back that is lightly spotted.

The average life span of a Chinook Salmon is about five to seven years.

Its flesh can range in color from ivory white to a deep red.

Common names for this specie of salmon include tyee, springs, mouth/kings quinnat and tule.

2. Silver Salmon (Coho) on the other hand is slightly smaller with an average weight of 8-12 pounds.

These species prefer small streams in which to spawn between the months of July to November.

3. Sockeye salmon, on the other hand, are the most sought-after of its entire species because its flesh has a color of deep red and it has a firm rich flavor.

In fishing for salmon in Alaska, one has to be well equipped with the right equipment (and donned with the appropriate apparel).

Listed below are some of the needed equipment/materials and tips for hassle-free fishing:

1. You must be clad in layers of warm clothes (not necessarily bulky ones as it can hinder in the fishing activity).

2. Over these everyday clothes, a waterproof overall, boots and bibs are likewise necessary to ensure that one would stay dry since after a hook-up, some fish may resist with maximum struggles.

3. Fleet or cruisers that offer services for fishing are usually stocked with bait.

4. A guide on board a cruiser ensures that even amateur fishermen will enjoy the activity by providing crash-lessons onboard. They usually hook the bait for the guest and inform the party as to where specific species of fish may thrive for selective fishing.
See you on the water, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts"
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Friday, March 23, 2012

Deep Sea Fishing For Yellowtail

Deep Sea Fishing For Yellowtail

One of the most popular fish targeted when deep sea
fishing is Yellowtail. The California Yellowtail along
with the Southern Yellowtail, which is its cousin, are
Jack family members. Both are very tough customers for
reel and rod.

Where To Find Them

The Yellowtail is to be found in central California
and down south into the tropical waters. In fact, this
fish have been a staple in the Pacific fishery for a
lot of years already.


How To Fish

Just like with most other kinds of fish, you have a
variety of ways to choose from in able to fish for
yellowtail. A number of lures and baits would be
needed such as squids, sardines, mackerels and the
most preferred one, anchovy.


Jig Fishing Technique For Yellowtail

Jig fishing for this fish could be very fun and is
considered to be very productive by most people. The
Yo-Yo jig can be done by using a four to twelve ounce
candy-bar type of jig. Once you have the jig, drop it
to the bottom, which is usually not any deeper than
200 feet.

When you feel that you already hit the bottom, try to
lift your jig off of it for four to five feet. Repeat
this several times, then being followed by a very fast
retrieve all the way up to the surface.

It is important to remember that it doesn’t matter how
fast you are cranking, since the yellowtail would
always be much faster than you. Once you feel that
you’re bit, then there’s no mistaking it. Once this
happens, don’t set the hook and just continue reeling.
Once you feel that your catch is already swimming away
from you, then that’s the time that you should set the
hook.

Jig fishing enables you to fish using a much heavier
line than your bait. A 30 to 50 lb. test usually works
pretty well. When yellowtails are feeding on the
surface or near it, they would sometimes take surface
iron.

Surface irons are jigs weighing 4 ounces or less. They
are retrieved with a much slower speed than the other
kinds of jigs. Using a live squid is the much
preferred bait with this kind of jig. In fact, when
yellowtails feed on squid, they have the tendency to
ignore all the other baits.

Using A Fishing Squid

Using a fishing squid is quite simple. All you have to
do is either tie the hook directly to the line or make
use of a sliding sinker which is right on the bait.
However, the size of the weight you’ll be using is
usually dictated by factors and conditions like
currents and depth.

Find the pointed end of the squid and place the hook
once through it. However, take note that when fishing
with squid, even small yellowtails are able to swallow
it quickly. That is why you should not let them swim
far before you decide to set the hook.

Using Anchovies

If you’ll be using anchovy, then you should either
hook through its nose or behind its gill, specifically
on its bony collar. They are weak swimmers, which is
why you would want to make use of smaller line and
hooks.


Using Sardines

When you’ll be using sardines, you can make use of the
same rig. However, this time around, you should put
your hook through the sardine’s nose or on its bottom,
just behind its vent. Your bait would tend to swim
deeper, if you hook it on its bottom.See you on the water, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts"
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Fall Crappie Fishing Tips

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Fall Crappie Fishing Tips

by Billy Bob Desroleux

Fall is just around the corner. While most people are
thinking about the upcoming hunting season, fall is a
excellent time to think about Crappie fishing. These crappie
fishing tips will help you locate the Crappie and put some
fillets in your freezer for the Winter!

As the water cools off in the Fall, hungry Crappie move from
their deep water Summer hangouts to the cooler water of the
shallows as they follow baitfish toward the shore. It's not
uncommon to find Fall Crappie as shallow as 1 or 2 feet deep
along a bank in the Fall. Once the first few cold fronts of
the year move in, start looking for Fall Crappie near the
first drop off away from the bank.

Fall Crappie can be caught with a variety of tactics in the
Fall. One method I use to find Crappie when they're
scattered is using a Spider Rig. A Spider Rig consist of
multiple rods rigged up to fish different depths. When you
find Crappie hitting at a certain depth with this method,
you can then set all your rods to the depth Crappie are
feeding at and take advantage of their aggressive nature.

Any seasoned Fall fisherman knows that the best time to be
out on the Lake is just prior to a major cold front hitting
your area. This is the time you'll be happy to be out on the
lake chasing Crappie. These are the times that Crappie
fishing can be better than the Spring spawning season.
Whatever you do, try and not miss a chance to chase Crappie
just before a Major front hits your home lake.

As the front passes, expect the Crappie to move back off the
bank, possibly as far back to their deep water drop off.

If you're finding it hard to entice Crappie to bite, try
minnows. When the Crappie get tight lipped, generally a
Minnow in front of their face will be enough to trigger them
into biting. I prefer small minnows and a slow drift to find
post cold front Crappie.

Typically the cold temps after a Fall front doesn't last
long. As the days warm up, you'll find the Crappie moving
back shallow again. If the water is still a little cool,
then start your search on a South facing bank and work your
way out.

When the South winds start pushing baitfish against South
shorelines, you can find Crappie by using a float and jig
setup. You can fish faster with jigs than minnows plus you
don't have to worry about a Crappie knocking your minnow off
a hook. If you find the Crappie spread out, you should
switch to a Spider Rig to snatch up the Crappie.

Catching Crappie is a passion for Billy Bob Desroleux. He's
been a fishing guide for two and a half decades and enjoys
showing people (http://crappie-fishing-tips.blogspot.com/)
how to catch Crappie. His second passion is showing others
how to (http://tinyurl.com/47bdcq) catch Crappie year round.
You can find more free Crappie fishing information by
clicking one of the links above.
See you on the water, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts"
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Northern Bass Fishing How to adventure in northern waters

Northern Bass Fishing
How to adventure in northern waters

Bass fishing is an adventure. There is nothing in this world like catching one of the largest bass that swims the waters. One of the largest members of the sunfish is the largemouth. The largemouth bass is a great fly-fishing sport, trophy bass, hobby, etc. Along the lakes of Michigan, you will find a wide selection of smallmouth and largemouth bass. Most largemouth bass migrate in weed beds, or any area where shallow waters present heavy coverage.

In nearly all of Michigan’s lakes, you will find 14-inch largemouth, as well as trophy bass that weigh around 8 pounds. The fish habitat in ponds and lakes around Michigan, and will attack anything that shows movement. You want to search for largemouth in daylight, using streamers near the beds of weed and during night use poppers or hair bugs. In addition, you want to bring along a heavy rod, as well as a heavy leader.

Along the rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes of Michigan you will also find rock bass, perch, crappies, smallmouth bass, green sunfish, bluegills, and more. During late spring or near the beginning of summer you will find some of Michigan’s friendliest bluegills. Take along a light fishing rod, small poppers, spiders, and you will catch up to 10-inch gills without a problem. Use small streamers, such as the white marabou to catch crappies and perch.

Catfish is a popular hunt. You will find catfish in the southern regions of Michigan around the rivers. Take caution, since predators such as Flatheads swim the waters as well. Taking the right fishing equipment will catch you a 10-pound game.

In surrounding waters of the Great Lakes of Michigan, you will find large Pacific Chinook salmon. These fish spawn in the northern rivers all around North America as well, including Asia. The reddish tone fish is also called Quinnat, spring, and/or King Salmon. Chinook enjoys spawning in the fall months, which the fry develop in May and June. Chinook Salmon make up 50% of Michigan’s northern fish. Chinook Salmon grow as large as 12 pounds. Use aggressive lures or gaudy streamers to catch Chinook.

Northern Pike or Muskellunge (Muskie) gravitate in cool waters around northern regions. Pikes are large-sharp tooth fish that swim in freshwaters. The fish have lengthy bodies; long broaden snouts, and sharp teeth. Obviously, you are hunting a predatory creature. You will find Muskies in lakes and rivers around Michigan. To hunt Northern Pike take along a fly rod. Prepare to take lure also that assist in catching tiger Muskies, bluegills, perch, soft-ray browns, and so on. The Pike in Michigan lakes and river weigh up to 10-pounds, which the 20-pound pikes are trophy fish.

Walleye is a family member kin to the perch. Walleye fish gravitate in cool waters and are spotted in De Noc Bays, Saginaw Bay, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, and throughout northern hemispheres of Michigan. Anglers often catch 8-pound Walleyes at rock bottom areas, where boulders and rocks offer a surplus of cover. Smallmouth bass also migrate in similar regions. Take along with you crayfish, insects, hellgrammites, and additional lure such as Hexagenia nymphs. If you want the walleye to strike, bring some streamers and nymphs.

Smallmouth bass enjoy warm water. The brown trout are nervous fish, and enjoy feasting on crayfish. Throughout warm rivers of Michigan, you will find 5-pound smallmouth, yet if you want the larger fish, head over to the warm lakes. If you visit the lakes, take with you minnows, deer hair bugs, aquatic insects, etc to catch a 9-footer smallmouth weighing in at 6 pounds.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Michigan Bass Fishing
How to choose Michigan Lakes Bass Fishing areas

In most Michigan Lakes, you will find largemouth bass, as well as other types of bass. In this article, we will discuss lakes to help you choose your direction. One of the popular lakes in Michigan is Lake Superiors, Black River. The main waters are near East Fork, which is around Montreal and begins in Wisconsin. The expansion or dams is what brought forth the Black River, which anglers worldwide enjoy fishing in the swampy, flat waters. Black River starts in streams where the water is warm. Downstream, the Black River flows slow, increases its size, and slopes along the pathway. As the cool waters move, anglers join near Ramsay downstream or around US2. In this area, anglers hunt the brookies or brown fish.

Along the streams of the Black River a few miles away from Ramsay, anglers join to catch brookies trout, as well as fly-fish, which are caught in the lower section. If you are searching for \rainbow fish, carrying your line down to Rainbow Falls. You may want to stop at Powder Mill Creek along the way.

TIP: Chinook swim during the fall at Rainbow Falls. You will also find a wide selection of Coho and Steelhead fish.

Prepare to take your camera and camping gear as you move through the Black River, since waterfalls and camping grounds will peak your interest.

Anglers also join at Presque Isle River to catch brook trout, large trout, and related trout. Presque Isle River branches off into three sections and starts between Wisconsin and Michigan line. Springtime is the best time to catch brook trout. You want to visit areas near West Pomeroy Lake and County Road 525.

Ontonagon River is near the Upper Western Peninsula of Michigan. Anglers enjoy fly-fishing at the Ontonagon River, since the waters are filled with Chinook salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass, walleyes, northern pike, and so on. Visit areas around Ontonagon River, such as areas near Lake Superior, Lake Gogebic, the East Branch, Cascade Creek, and Ten Mile Creek, and so on to catch some of the largest fish in Michigan. Visit Victoria Dam as well, which is the backwaters of Ontonagon River.

Salmon Trout River:
Take your fly rod if you plan to visit Salmon Trout River. Salmon Trout River is located in Michigan’s favorite steelhead and brook trout region. Along the streams and river you will spot Obenoff Creek, which here you will catch one of Michigan’s largest brook trout. The trout expand up to 10 inches. Redridge Dam is the place to catch Steelhead fish.

Ford River has a range of smallmouth bass, brook trout, salmon, steelhead, walleyes, brown trout, and so on. If you are searching for bass, check out Green Bay along Ford River. In addition, take leech, crayfish, and minnows, since you are likely to catch bass weighing more than four pounds.

Muskegon River presents a wide selection of rock bass, walleyes, pike, brook trout, and so on. Muskegon River is Michigan’s longest river, which starts near Houghton Lake, and extends over to Lake Michigan. At the coolest part of the river, i.e. upper region you will find rock bass, and related fish for the taking.

Near White Cloud, you may want to visit White River. White River has a selection of smallmouth bass, brown trout, Chinook salmon, and so on. Check out the Wild Trout downstream near White Cloud. You will be amazed as the size of these fish.


Michigan Tips: Michigan’s largest lakes spell HOMES: Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Eerie, and Lake Superior. See you on the water, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts"
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Friday, March 2, 2012

Deep Sea Fishing Guide To Miami Charters

Deep Sea Fishing Guide To Miami Charters

If you’re going for a deep sea fishing trip, one great
destination would be Miami. This city is filled to the
brim with numerous thrilling entertainment
opportunities. Starting from its immaculate white sand
beaches up to its world class museums, Miami would
never run out of activities to cater you.

Nevertheless, one of the most popular activities in
Miami would be deep sea fishing. It is an exquisite
spot for such an activity because of the "Gulf
stream", which is a river that is part of the Atlantic
Ocean originating from the Gulf of Mexico’s warm
currents.

The slightly warmer currents of this stream are
actually utilized as a highway for different kinds of
migrating fish. You can choose from a great variety of
fishes, small or big. The most popular choices
include: pan fishes, big game fishes, kingfish, and
sailfish. These and many more are prevalent in Miami’s
turquoise waters.

Although there’s a lot of deep sea fishing charters
that are available coming from Ft. Lauderdale going to
Miami, there are those that stand out, which have
credible reputations for class, comfort and catch!

Reel Adventure Charters

First off is Reel Adventure Charters; in which you
have "Spellbound", a 56 ft. charter fishing boat. It is
considered to be the number 1 charter fishing boat
around Miami Beach, for whatever kind of fishing
activity you are into; whether it be light tackle
fishing, deep sea charter to big game fishing.

From the docks of Reel Adventure Charters, you’ll be
in the Gulf Stream in no time! In fact it only takes
about 10 minutes travel time to go to the stream. This
advantage in distance makes their record for big
catches quite an impressive one.

Charters are very comfortable, usually with a maximum
of 6 people. If you’ll be having a party of 2 or 3
only, you can then arrange for "split charters". They
provide you with everything you need, except for your
drinks and food.

Sea Cross Sportfishing

If you want a charter with the best modern gadgets and
comfort, then the Sea Cross would be perfect for you.
Their Custom Rigged Hatteras Sportfishing Yacht would
definitely amaze you with all their amenities, such as
live well, outriggers, full air conditioning,
top-of-the-line tackle and rods, and state of the art
electronic gadgets. In fact, they are fully specked
and ready to travel anywhere starting from the Florida
Keys up to the Bahamas!

They can definitely make your fishing dreams true!
They have specialist personnel that have the skills
necessary for you to find exactly whatever it is you
are looking for. They specialize in all kinds of
fishing adventures, such as tarpon to sailfish. They
also provide services like long range weekend trips,
split charters, multi-boat charters, corporate
charters, and night fishing.

Free Spool Sportfishing

Situated at Miami Beach's north end, Haulover Bay, you
can find Free Spool. Their captain, a premiere fishing
guide in Miami area, has been helping people to fish
since 1986. Whether you’re interested in fishing the
reef, shallows, or off-shore, He could bring you
there.

Keys and Bahamas trips can also be arranged. However,
they do not have "split charters", meaning once you
book for the boat, you would have it all for yourself;
no more fishing with strangers. They can arrange full
or half day charters, for a maximum of 4 people. So if
you are looking for a really exquisite adventure with
an expert "old school" captain, try out Free Spool!
See you on the water, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts"
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