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Halibut fishing is one of the most sought after Alaska sport fishing experiences for good reason. Imagine hooking into a 300 pound "barn door" halibut, enough fish breakfasts to last you a long time. Those who have tried Alaska saltwater fishing report days of catching 20 halibut in a single afternoon. We're talking 200 pound fish. For a truly memorable fishing experience, book a stay at an Alaska fishing lodge. For truly great Alaska saltwater fishing, try the Uyak Bay, a large fjord bisecting Kodiak Island. It's a great place for halibut and just about every other type of fish Alaska has to offer. Besides being home to a great Alaska fishing lodge, Uyak Bay has an abundance of marine[..]

There are many places that you could go fishing, but one of the places to do it is in Sitka Alaska. You could catch a really good specimen of fish here, whether it is salmon or halibut. The rivers, streams, lakes, and saltwater areas of Sitka are teeming with many kinds of fish. If you plan to have your fishing trip in Sitka, you should make sure that you have a comfortable place to stay. You could stay at a Sitka Alaska fishing lodge, which can give you a comfortable room to stay and much more. Aside from the great fishing grounds, Sitka is also known for its very spectacular scenery. When you go out fishing in Sitka, your will be treated to views that would simply take your breath[..]

A fishing trip is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and get back to nature and discover what is really important in life.  And what better way to become closer as a business group, couple or family?  However, you want to make sure that your fishing trip, and in particular the fishing lodge, matches your expectations. Let’s use a fly fishing trip as our example.  What do you expect from your fly fishing experience?  Are you looking for a simple get away without many creature comforts or do you expect to be treated like a king? If you are searching for a truly out of this world experience, then you will want to sign up for a fly fishing trip with a fishing[..]

There are many places in the world that you could go fishing. One of the best places though is in Sitka, Alaska. This would be the perfect getaway if you plan to have a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are so many places to explore in Alaska, and it also has a very rich wildlife and fishing grounds. If you want someplace to stay temporarily, there are Sitka Alaska fishing lodge that could take care of all your needs. The Sitka Alaska fishing lodges sport amenities and services that a fishing traveler would need. These lodges are commonplace in some parts of Alaska, especially in Sitka. This is because fishing is considered a top sport and pastime among the[..]

There are a lot of place you can fish. All you need is a stream, pond, lake or other body of water and you can cast your line out and experience the joys of fishing. Although you can fish just about anywhere in the world, there are certain areas that are more ideal for the thrills of sport fishing. The coasts off Florida hold huge Marlin, the everglades are full of Big Mouth Bass. British Colombia is home to some of the biggest Salmon around. So why plan a trip to an Ontario Fishing Lodge when you can choose to lodge on any body of water? What makes Ontario so special? It doesn't even border the Ocean! While Ontario isn't touched by the Ocean, it is home to a whopping 400,000+ lakes,[..]

As the fall swings into high gear many types of fishing really start to heat up. As a matter of fact the fall can be the best time of the year for fishing and I've personally caught most of my "trophy" fish during the fall fishing season. In this article I will provide you with some great fall fishing tips that will make you much more comfortable and successful when fishing in the fall of the year. During the fall of the year, many outdoors peoples attention turn to football, hunting, and/or getting ready for winter sports, rather than fishing, and this is a mistake. Don't put your fishing gear away just because the leaves start to change color and the air becomes a bit cooler. Make no[..]

Fishing hooks are probably one of the least expensive, but most important items in a fisherman’s tackle box. Many factors should be considered when choosing fishing hooks.   Hook Sizes   The size of the targeted fish will determine the size of the fishing hook needed. The hook needs to be large enough to slightly protrude through the bait, but small enough to not spook the fish. Fishing hook size is determined by gap, or distance between the inside of the shank and the hook’s point. Fishing hooks come in a large range of sizes, and are produced by many different manufacturers. Larger hook sizes include 1/0 to 6/0, with the size increasing with the number. Smaller hooks include #1[..]

Who couldn't use some tips for fishing with live bait? It seems tome that any angler worth his or her salt should always be interested in making themselves a more effective angler? I know this is certainly the case for me, and in this article I'm going to reveal some great tips for fishing with live bait that will help you catch more fish as soon as you implement them. What's the biggest key in fishing with live bait, in your opinion? Through many years of fishing I've realized that the biggest key to fishing with live bait is that your bait appears as natural as possible. For example, if you're using a worm for bait you want that worm to appear as much like it would naturally as you[..]

Bait fishing rigs with flashers, spinners, and small wires have been used by live bait anglers for many years, and in this article I'm going to inform you of some bait fishing rigs that include a more natural approach. The kind of bait fishing rigs with flashers and such have their place in the fishing community, especially when it comes to things like back trolling for walleye. I'm referring in particular to fishing in normal fishing situations, either in a flowing river or a pond/lake, where we don't have access to a boat. In normal fishing situations where live bait is employed one of the keys to success is to have your offering look as natural as possible. In no situation is this[..]

Most anglers prepare their tackle before they go fishing, that is a very important fact about fishing gear. It does not matter if you have got the best equipment or not but if you use it incorrectly you wont be so successful at catching fish. Here are some more tips on fishing to help you get going. In order to make sure that you catch fish you need to keep your kit is balanced. for example you don't use a fly fishing rod for sea fishing. Most beginners fall in to this trap and use the wrong equipment. Here are some more fishing tips on the equipment you will need Fishing rod - To enjoy fishing you must have a good fishing rod, most good anglers catch bigger fish with a good quality rod[..]

There are few things that people enjoy more than the springtime. The smell in the air, the warming temperatures, the birds happily singing their songs, and of course for those of us who fish, getting out on the water after being "out of commission" for six months or so. In this article I'm going to discuss some spring fishing tips that every angler should keep in mind. These tips will not only help you catch more fish in the spring, some of them will help you catch more fish no matter what season it is. Let's start with your gear. In the spring, many times water conditions are much different than at other times of the year. For example, in many areas of the United States, river and[..]

Anyone who spends time spin fishing for trout probably knows how effective artificial flies can also be. The problem with flies is that they are entirely too light to fish effectively with spin fishing gear (thus the reason that fly fishing gear is employed when fishing artificial flies). A great trout fishing tip is to use a casting bubble to "fly fish" when using traditional spin fishing gear. For those of you who don't know what a casting bubble is it is simply a small plastic sphere (much like a bobber) that slips onto your line and adds weight to the line so that an artificial fly can be cast effectively. Casting bubbles are normally clear so that they are less visible to the trout.[..]

Copyright (c) 2008 Steven Magill When most people think of fly fishing, they think of the movie A River Runs Through It. They picture standing on the banks of a beautiful river (or possibly standing in the middle of it) and whipping a fishing pole back and forth as an amazingly long line flings back and forth with the whip of the pole. To be sure, to watch fly fisherpeople (or anglers as the people who fly fish are called) can be very relaxing. Imagine how soothing and peaceful it must be to actually be out there doing the fishing. Of course that isn't to say that there aren't a few fly fishing secrets to help you have a successful fishing trip. To the non-trained eye, fly fishing[..]

As the year comes screeching to a halt, it means one thing to most of us who enjoy fishing for trout. It means that the weather is colder and the trout are much more sluggish and hard to catch than they are in warmer weather. Does this mean that we can't catch trout when the weather gets cold? No, not at all, it simply means that we need to keep certain things in mind when fishing in these types of conditions. Fish, and this obviously includes trout, are cold blooded and as the water temperature drops, the fishes metabolism slows down. When a fishes metabolism slows down, they don't eat as much. And we as anglers know what it means when fish don't eat as much, right? Yep, they are[..]

Anyone with trout fishing experience knows that live bait can be very effective. I've been trout fishing with bait for more than 25 years and in this article will provide you with some trout fishing bait tips that will make you a much more successful trout angler. A few of these bait tips were taught to me more than 20 years ago by the best trout angler I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. The ideas were his, and although very simple, these tips are quite remarkable. I think it's important to point out that these bait tips are best employed while fishing in rivers and/or streams while wading. This is how I prefer to go trout fishing and these tips are certainly for the angler who likes[..]

Fishing is one of America's favorite pastimes and the red drum is one of the most sought after species of fish around. The red drum is also referred to as red, redfish, channel bass and puppy drum. This remarkable game fish is located all along the Atlantic Ocean and around the Gulf of Mexico. They can be found inshore but as the red fish grow they will migrate further offshore and join some of the other larger species of fish. Red fish have a copper bronze body but they can appear lighter in clear water. They have at least one spot near the base of their tail but usually there are several spots in this area. Red fish are described as having large scales, a horizontal mouth and a chin[..]

If you like going fishing, more than likely you would like to learn about what you can do to improve your skills when you go out there. You see, it is important that you learn all you can so that you can become a better angler. Most of the fishing tips that can improve your skills are really not that difficult. They are fairly simple, yet they can make a big difference when you go out there trying to catch some fish. So here are a few general tips that can definitely help you to become a better fisherman. Tip #1 - Carry Various Types of Bait One great fishing tip that can help you to improve your skills is to carry various types of bait with you. It is usually not a great idea to go out[..]

Kayak fishing has gained popularity in recent years, mostly due to the relatively minor cost of the equipment. Kayaks are small, usually single person, watercraft that can be propelled without the means of a motor. There are some tips to consider when investigating entering the sport of kayak fishing. A few of these tips include safety and stability of the watercraft, the fishing equipment itself and the comfort of the fisherman. Some kayak manufacturers offer models specifically geared toward kayak fishing tips, which may cost a bit more than a traditional kayak but will, in the end, provide the comfort and stability needed for fishing. Safety and stability should be the first things to[..]

Are you new to trout fishing? Or maybe just want some tips to help you catch more rainbow trout on your next trout fishing outing? Well, in this article I'll outline some tips that will help you be a much more effective rainbow trout angler. If you want to know how to fish for rainbow trout this article is definitely for you. These tips come both from 20 plus years of personal experience and from the best trout fisherman I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. This man has since passed on to another plane of existence, but before he left he taught me a ton about how to fish for rainbow trout. These tips will certainly make you more successful when fishing for these beautiful fish. The[..]

Although fishing with trout with Powerbait isn't my first choice of ways in which to catch a trout, there are some simple steps that can be followed to make your fishing excursion much more successful. This is obviously what this article is about, how to fish for trout with Powerbait. After reading this quick article you will know the best way I have ever personally discovered for accomplishing the task of catching trout with Powerbait. We can never forget what the reverend McClain said of trout fishing; "Anyone who does not know how to catch a trout, should be able to disgrace the trout by catching it." He wasn't referring to trout fishing with Powerbait, being a fly fisherman, but the[..]

In this article I'm going to outline an extremely effective river fishing technique. If you want to know how to fish rivers, or fish rivers more effectively, this article will serve you well. Before I get down to the actual technique, let's discuss the kind of rivers where this technique is most effective. Although this river fishing technique can be modified for various fishing situations it is best used in small to medium sized rivers. The kind of rivers and streams that you can wade and fish effectively without the help of a drift boat. I like a river that I can work my way up or down, crossing as needed, and fishing where it looks best. Sometimes this sized river can be difficult to[..]

One of the most enjoyable ways to catch trout is with worms, and in this article I'm going to outline some tips and tricks that will help you be much more successful when trout fishing with worms. When I refer to the word 'worms' that would include live worms, Berkley Power Worms, and Berkley Gulp worms. All three of these options produce results when trout fishing. Is one of the options better than the others? I'll leave that up to you, because for me they all work quite well, especially when the tips and tricks in this article are employed. Let's begin with the basics, and what's more basic than your hands? Keeping your hands free of unnatural odors is of the utmost importance when[..]

It always amazes me how some anglers seem to catch exponentially more tuna than others do. Are these captains privy to a few advanced tuna fishing techniques that they keep from everyone else? While it is true that experience, and a bit of luck, plays a large role, your success really boils down to getting the basics down before you ever push off from the docks. 1. Do Your Homework - Before you even think about pulling away from the docks, you should gather information such as recent fish counts reported by other captains, popular fishing locations which have been producing numerous hookups and current water surface temperatures. Additionally, you should monitor the weather closely to[..]

Before going fishing, it is imperative that you have some fishing bait with you to get those fishes biting. It is not that you have to go to some store to buy fishing bait; you can easily make fishing bait at home. For fishing bait recipes and recipes for catfish bait, all you have to do is to surf the Internet. You will be overwhelmed by the number of fishing bait recipes there are on the Internet. This is a homemade fishing bait recipe that not only catches catfish but also all other types of fish. All you need is ½ cups of raisins, parmesan cheese, brown sugar and corn syrup. Along with it, ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp. garlic powder. You have to first grind[..]

ems that everybody has an idea for an invention or product. A famous saying is that invention is the mother of necessity. Anglers are no exception. It seems that in every fishing outing, there is experimentation with weights, style of cast, types of fishing line, equipment adjustments, etc. One of the main focuses is on the fishing bait. Yes, there are many off the shelf baits. However, an increasingly large number of anglers are making their own homemade bait. Why? Because, they realize that any given fishing hole on any given day will have anglers using the same store bought bait. Having unique bait is good because these anglers want to offer the fish something that stands apart from[..]

It is not possible to advise one as to which bait is the best one to use for a particular fish. There are many hundreds of different types of bait available on the market and all of them are guaranteed to catch a fish at some point or the other. However, experience is the best teacher and anglers learn quickly which bait lures which fish at what time of the ear or day. Most lure weigh from a ¼ of an ounce to over 3 ounces. The most popular weight being the 5/8 ounce lure while the average requirement turns out to be 1/ 2 to 3 quarters of an ounce. People prefer to cut the bait into chunks to attract the fish with the natural flavor and odor while some anglers prefer to use whole[..]

As you probably know by now, I have been writing about bait for 5 years now and it seems many anglers are taking up my ideas and being inspired into bait creation far more than maybe anglers have been doing for 15 to 20 years or more; so try the ideas given here - they are well worth trying because they really work! Boosting bait is not all about substances such as amino acids or flavours or palatants, appetite stimulators and other things either well known or totally new to bait-making. Boosting your bait potential is really geared to how fish have begun to respond to any established that fish may have been hooked on already and now is a bit heir of it than before - but still wants your[..]

Choosing the best surf fishing bait for the situation will improve your catch rate. This article is a digest of my best tips for how to choose surf fishing bait that will give you great results. Match Your Bait To The Most Common Bait In The Surf This almost sounds like common sense but you have to look at it from a different perspective. The most common bait in the surf isn't always common. That's important to realize. Predator surf fish are opportunists they will feed on what's ever available even if it's not their preferred source. Available food sources will vary for lots of different reasons. It can be affected by the time of year, the weather and other factors. Knowing what these[..]

One reason why anglers like Northern pike fishing in the spring is because it is a great time of year to catch a trophy fish. However, because of spawning, there is a period of time in which the opportunity for good fishing is interrupted. It is important to understand fish behavior during all the phases of spring so that you are not wasting your time trying to land a lunker during a poor time for fishing. Pre-spawn is the time of year that takes place before spawning, as the name suggests. Spring pike fishing during this time is at its peak. For the best chance of catching a trophy fish, you will want to try your hand very early in the season, while there is still a good amount of ice[..]

Spinnerbaits move when in water and create vibrations that catch the attention of pike, which is why they are considered to be one of the best Northern Pike lures to use. The movements that spinnerbaits create mimic the movement of baitfish, which pike feed upon. Spinners are made of metal and usually have some dressing attached to them. This dressing can be made of synthetic material, but they are sometimes made of deer hair, which is why some people refer to the spinners' dressings as bucktails. The larger the spinner, the more movement it will create in the water, which is why size is important when selecting a spinnerbait. Three- to five-inch long spinners are an appropriate size in[..]

Since Northern Pike generally hang out in weeded areas near the bottom of bodies of water, fishing with topwater lures seems as if it would not be a successful method of Northern Pike fishing. However, if the season is right, a hungry pike will investigate a disturbance right below the water's surface to see if an injured baitfish can be captured. As long as enough of a commotion is created and the pike are active enough to swim to the surface, using topwater Northern Pike lures can be highly successful. As previously mentioned, employing topwater lures while fishing for Northern Pike is only suitable during certain months of the year, particularly in summer and early fall. This is[..]

Even though jigs are not normally a popular type of lure to use while Northern Pike fishing, they can prove to be a successful choice in early spring or late fall. Pike are lethargic during these time periods when the water is cool, and since jigs move slowly, unlike spinners which are fast-moving in the water, they are a simple target for a sluggish pike. Using jigs can also be a viable option in the summer, when a cold front has moved through and the temperatures are unseasonably cooler. If you are going to be fishing in weedy areas, make sure you pick a suitable Northern Pike lure such as a brushguard jig or a swimmerhead jig. Brushguard jigs will not get caught in the weeds, and[..]

With most people looking for northern pike fishing as their next exciting venture in fishing, it is important to know when you can fish for these fish. You cannot just land up at anytime and start fishing for them because there is always a time and place for it. Now, northern pike fishing is entirely dependant on the seasonal cycle. The reason I am saying this is because these fishes are migratory fishes and therefore they prefer to move from one place to another during particular seasons. Most migratory fishes love to move into the river for the time of their egg and return back to the sea once this is done. Similarly, these fishes too have such habits. Now, northern pike fishing is[..]