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GO FISHING WITH YOUR KIDS by Andy Hollinshead	6/21/2008 at 18:44

Fishing is a great thing to do with kids when you have no money. It can be a huge amount of fun and very rewarding. If you are going to the seaside you can start by fishing for crabs with a crab line which you can easily buy for a couple of quid. Top places for fishing for crabs are Cromer Pier (in Cromer), Norfolk and The Cobb in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Having said that though just about anywhere at the seaside will do if it has a pier or harbour wall. Don’t worry if you do not live near the sea side. Kids Stuff And Stories is based about as far in land as it is possible to get and there are plenty of rivers, lakes, & canals near to us. The next step up from crabbing is to buy a proper fishing rod. The Tackle Box in Lyme Regis (situated near The Cobb) were most helpful and did not take advantage of our lack of experience. They offered helpful advice and some great tips. I was able to buy an excellent 5 foot rod for my 4 year old for about 12 pounds Obviously a lot of people use worms and maggots as bait but we have caught bream on the Grand Union Canal using sweetcorn. I am told a small square of spam can be good to. The bait you use will depend on what you are trying to catch. I would advise you check with your local angling centre (fishing shop) ...

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TRAVEL FLY RODS - WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ONE by Bob Cummins	6/21/2008 at 18:43

The quality and performance of travel fly rods has greatly improved from when they were first introduced. More anglers are beginning to consider this type of fly rod when they are looking to add a new rod to their collection or replacing an old one. Many manufacturers of traditional fly rods also have a line of travel size fly rods to choose from in both fresh and saltwater configurations. Some of the concerns that many anglers have had with this type of rod is that because these rods have so many sections it might not cast or perform as well as a traditional two section fly rod. In one of the fly fishing forums that I visit some anglers at first were stating their skepticism about how well these rods would perform in comparison to a traditional two section fly rod but a few well seasoned anglers began reporting in on their experience with some of these travel ready rods. Some of the rods that were getting positive reviews were Orvis Frequent Flyer, Cabelas Stowaway and Winston Lt. It appears that these rods are capable of punching out long and accurate casts just like a traditional fly rod. It appears that these travel fly rods are forgiving, sensitive and are deadly accurate. Travel fly rods have become very affordable and manufacturers have greatly improved their performance. What is so perfect about these travel size fly rods is that they will break down into about 5 to 7 pieces which makes them extremely portable ...

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LEARN FLY FISHING - CHOOSING A FLY ROD by Steve Phipps	1/26/2008 at 14:24

One of the basics covered when you learn to fly fish should be how to select a rod. This is completely based upon the type of fish you are going after. Fly fishing rods are numbered lowest to highest meaning a low number such as a #3 would be for something such as trout stream fishing while a larger numbered rod such as a #12 would be for Tarpon or other large game fish. The other number to consider would be the length of the rod. A 9’ rod is probably the most popular length and a very good choice when you first begin to learn fly fishing because you can cast longer distances and have better control without getting tired. If you are going to start to learn fly fishing on a small stream or river with tight spaces a 9’ rod can be very frustrating because of the tight spaces in these locations. You may want to look for a 7’ or even smaller rod for this type of fishing. You also have the action of the rod which means how much of the rod will bend when you are in the process of casting. Fast action rods are those that only bend at the tip, medium about half way down and slow which can bend all the way down to the grip when casting. Medium action rods are probably the top choice of experienced anglers and also the best choice when you begin to learn fly fishing because they ...

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THE ALASKA FLY FISHING FLOAT TRIP by Suzi Phillips	1/26/2008 at 14:23

If you’re dreaming of taking an Alaska fishing trip, you should consider taking an Alaska fly fishing float trip. It combines the beauty of the untamed Alaska wilderness with the reward of catching challenging sport fish. An Alaska fly fishing float trip is truly the ultimate fishing adventure. Imagine spending a week in areas frequented by more caribou, wolves and bears than people. Imagine catching Alaska Rainbow Trout, Pacific Salmon, Artic Char and Artic Greyling like an expert, even though you are a beginner. Imagine a truly memorable Alaska fly fishing float trip in the great wilderness rivers of Alaska. Alaska fly fishing float trips create an chance for seeing wild landscape and admission into fishing waters others cannot access. The solitude and isolation woven into your experience somehow changes the way you look at everything for that point forward. A fly fishing float trip in Alaska can include any and all of the following rivers: Aniak River, Alagnak River, Talachulitna River, Lake Creek and areas of the famed Bristol Bay watershed, in the heart of Alaska’s sportfishing country. These areas are all remote accessible only by float plane. Because these rivers lack traffic and enjoy light fishing pressure, they retain their spectacular fishing characteristics. The Alaska fly fishing float trip is not only filled with the reward of exceptional fishing excitement, but the opportunity for wildlife photography is nothing short of fantastic. The rivers run clear. You’ll drift through sections of scenic, wild back country teeming with caribou, grizzly or brown bear, wolf, ...

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TIPS FOR LAKE MICHIGAN PERCH FISHING by Paul M Phillips	1/26/2008 at 14:23

If you fish the vast waters of Lake Michigan for perch you know how much fun it can be. You also know how difficult it can be to find the fish on some days. I fish out of South Haven MI and try to get on the water 40 days every summer. In sharing some of my experience I hope it helps someone catch more fish. I like to fish the perch in relation to the water temp and the time of year. Early in the year I find big schools of Perch in 50-65 ft. It may seem hopeless but try to find a depression or something hard on the bottom. In the summer when the water is close to 70 deg f they tend to be in the 20-30 ft range. I have done very well by fishing a small depression maybe 20 foot in diameter. We are talking about a small area that is 1 or 2 feet deeper than the water around it. One thing I have learned is when the water flips(goes from 70 to 50’s or 60) many times the perch move into very shallow water. Don’t be afraid to move close to shore to find rocks or seaweed. You can even sight fish them in the shallow water. I would not recommend trying this on a rough day. Late summer for me is the most hit and miss time to catch Perch. Drift fishing works well in the late summer. I drift to find ...

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HOW TO CATCH RAINBOW TROUT by Trevor Kugler	1/26/2008 at 14:22

For those of you who have never had the pleasure, this article is going to teach you how to catch rainbow trout. These beautiful fish can be found in lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. As you can imagine, the one thing that the water that rainbow trout swim in must have two factors that are very important. The water must be cold and usually pretty clear. During the spring, rivers, streams, and ponds can become muddy, but they normally don’t stay that way for long. They like cold, clear water. One of the best places to find and fish for these fish are small rivers and streams. They are a ton of fun to catch in the flowing water or a river or stream, and rainbows are known for jumping completely out of the water during the fight (especially in the spring). This article is going to focus on catching them out of small rivers and streams, because this is the type of environment that most anglers have available to them. Once you find a small river or stream that contains rainbows, the equipment that you need to catch them is fairly simple. I prefer ultra light rods and reels, spooled with four-pound test. You can use line as heavy as six-pound test, but that’s as heavy as you should go. You can use small lures (such as spinners, spoons, and/or minnow imitations) or live bait to catch rainbow trout. I prefer live bait and more specifically live worms for fishing. The only ...

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FLY CASTING - WHAT EVERY ANGLER SHOULD KNOW by Tommy Thompson	1/26/2008 at 14:21

Fundamental Principles There is a right way and a wrong way to cast a fly and there is little use in taking up space or time with the wrong methods. In order to become a proficient fly caster there are certain fundamental principles and rules to follow and maintain at all times. 1. Proper balance of equipment. 2. Proper grip of the rod to insure free wrist action. 3. Freedom from all tension and strain. 4. A smooth stroke. 5. Proper timing on both the backcast and forward cast. 6. Proper position of the rod at all times. 7. Proper position or plane of the line at all times. 8. Patience and practice. Fly casting is a close coordination of the mind, objective, muscle, and operation of the mechanical equipment. It is very important to remember that you are going to cast a line, leader, and fly-which are lightweight objects-with a lightweight rod which is somewhat heavier than the line, leader, and fly. if you have developed or have a tendency to develop a choppy or jerky stroke, then you may expect to have some difficulties. A smooth, snappy stroke is required but not as snappy as when snapping a whip. This type of stroke will cause the loss of many flies. Another important factor to remember: it is not necessary to cast great distances in order to enjoy the pleasures of fly casting, whether casting for pleasure or to catch fish. Accuracy is far more important than distance. In the majority of cases, casts from twenty-five to thirty-five feet are ...

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TROUT FISHING TIPS - THE TOP FIVE by Trevor Kugler	1/26/2008 at 14:20

I’ve been trout fishing for quite a long time, and during the past twenty five years I’ve learned a ton of tips that enable me to catch trout. I even had the pleasure of learning from someone I consider to be a trout fishing master. This man was able to catch trophy trout out of small rivers and streams where no one thought trout of that size lived. My point is that I’ve learned many trout fishing tips during the last 25 years of trout fishing, and in this article I’m going to reveal what I consider to be the "top 5". These five tips will most certainly help you catch more trout and generally become a much better trout angler. They aren’t complicated and can be implemented very easily and quickly. Let’s get down to business, shall we? 1. Use Light Line - Many trout fishermen make the mistake of using fishing line that’s much too heavy. Trout have very keen eyesight, and can easily detect fishing line under the water if it’s too heavy. And guess what happens if the trout can see your line? Yep, they are much less apt to bite. That’s why the first tip is to use light line. For most trout fishing, fishing line shouldn’t be heavier than six-pound test. I personally use only four-pound test, but six pound is passable. 2. Your Clothing< - You may not realize this, but wearing "loud" clothing, or clothing that makes you stand ...

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FISHING IN THE WINTER by Trevor Kugler	1/26/2008 at 14:20

Fishing in the winter can be a bit difficult. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that fishing in the winter is what we call a "challenge". I’m of course not referring to sitting on a frozen lake looking through a hole in the ice (ice fishing). What I’m referring to is fishing in the way we do at other times of the year, the only big differences being... the temperature and amount of daylight. What’s interesting to me about fishing in the winter, is how much more difficult it is to catch fish. I know in the rivers and streams I fish in Montana, fishing slows down dramatically in the winter time. I have a theory as to why this happens. As the temperatures cool, so does the water temperature (obviously!), and as water temperatures become colder (and stay that way for extended periods) the fish that swim in that water become colder as well. Fish are cold blooded, and as their body temperature becomes colder, their metabolism slows down, requiring them to eat less. Hence the reason fishing is so much more difficult in the winter. There are some things that can be done to tip the odds into your favor though. Before we get into those things, let’s discuss staying warm. Don’t worry, I’m not going to go into a diatribe about layering and keeping warm in cold weather (you already know all this), but I am going to discuss keeping your hands warm. As fishermen, we need our ...

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LEARNING FLY FISHING - A TRUE ART FORM by Steve Phipps	1/26/2008 at 14:19

Remember the movie "A River Runs Through It" with Robert Redford? If you have not seen this movie it provides some of the most beautiful scenery of the United States you may ever see on film. This movie was my inspiration for learning fly fishing because I wanted to be the guy out in that scenery taking it all in. Being an avid fisherman for most of my life I had never really even thought about learning fly fishing because I figured catch a fish was the same no matter the method you used to catch it. Man was I wrong. Fly fishing is an incredible art form that is a skill way beyond any other form of fishing I have ever done. It translates into fresh or salt water and can be used to catch relatively any species of fish you care to go after. Small trout to the Marlin and anything in between has been caught by the seasoned and beginner fly fisherman. Watching the experienced fisherman work a fly rod back and forth and place the smallest of flies on the perfect location is something that may seem easy but when you try it yourself for the first time you realize just how much of an art form it is to manipulate something so small to go exactly where it is you want it to go. Working that little fly across the water to simulate the real thing and being able to instigate a strike from the unsuspecting fish is ...

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TROUT FISHING BASICS by Trevor Kugler	1/26/2008 at 14:18

For anyone who is new to trout fishing, there are some "basics" that you should make sure you’re aware of. These things are simple, yet important in fishing for (and catching) the beautiful fish known as the trout. Trout fishing is a bit different than other types of fishing; mainly because these fish are found in small rivers and streams in many cases. Not only that, but many times the water trout are found in is very cold and clear, which offers more challenges. When compared to something like largemouth bass fishing, trout fishing is almost the polar opposite. There is very little these two types of fishing have in common, other than the fact that both largemouth bass and trout are fish! So to begin with, let’s discuss your fishing gear. The basic tenant of trout fishing should be the use of light gear. What do I mean by this? Simply that your rod, reel and line should be light (if not ultra light) action. Your fishing line should be no heavier than six-pound test, and as you become more experienced four-pound test should be employed. Four pound test is what I personally use, but for a beginning trout fisherman, it can seem a bit light. In this case go with six-pound test and downsize as you feel comfortable. The next basic of trout fishing is to always employ gang hooks. What are gang hooks you ask? Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, that enable live ...

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THE BEST FLY FISHING RODS by John Gibb	9/3/2006 at 20:25

Most fly fishermen take the sport very seriously. Going beyond the fact that it is a way to catch fish and also to enjoy the outdoors, fly fishermen think of what they do as an art, and rightly so. Fly fishing is much more involved than regular fishing, and it takes practice and dedication to learn the intricacies of the sport. Most fly fishermen will tell you, however, that it is definitely worth it. When learning how to fly fish, or if you have already been doing it for a while, having the right fly fishing rod is essential. There are several types of fly fishing rods on the market, and which one you choose to use is a matter of personal preference, your fly fishing style, and what you are most comfortable with. Bamboo fly fishing rods – Talk to many fly fishing enthusiasts and you will hear a lot of good things about bamboo fly fishing rods. Many fly fishermen swear by them, saying they are the best type of fly fishing rod that you can use. Although this is obviously a matter of opinion, there are a lot of positive features in a bamboo fly fishing rod. Bamboo fly fishing rods were one of the first fly fishing rods used, and it is a tribute to their popularity that they are still being made today. These fishing rods are light, flexible, and they have a nice slow action that means they are ideal for those who practice a more ...

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