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Don’t Miss the Trout Fishing Boat

February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Don’t Miss the Trout Fishing Boat

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During the off season for trout it is important to prepare fully for the on season. Researching fishing spots and talk to local guides can be a plethora of valuable information. Research weather patterns looking for warm of cold fronts can alert a trout fisherman when the ice will leave.

During the off season for trout it is also important t check your equipment. Put some reel oil on all parts of your reel. Check yur line for any knots or stuck fish scales. Check your clothing including boots for any tears or punctures. The last thing you need to have while wadding in a stream is a leaky boot.  Moor about trout fishing preparation by George Block from the Observer-Report.com

The stocking of trout in Canonsburg Lake may signal the start of the fishing season.

The lack of cold weather has limited and, in some areas, eliminated ice fishing. All we need now is a couple of days with temps in the 50s or 60s and a 2012 license, and we can go for a long-needed trip to drown Power Bait.

Just maybe, if I am lucky, I’ll be able to fish Dutch Fork Lake again before I go to that great fishing hole in the sky. There is movement to refill this body of water. Of course, even after the structure of the dam is rebuilt, it will take time to refill and even longer for it to become a productive fishery.

Those who can afford the high price of gasoline can always make the trip to Confluence and fish the tailrace of the Yough Reservoir.

This flowing water is open all year and is heavily stocked. Not only does it hold trout and other fish, but I have seen some very large trout come from here. I know this spot holds walleye, but have never caught one here.

I have watched as others netted this table fish from the tailrace, but strangely have never hooked one even by accident.

Two years ago, I watched an angler net one that taped 27 inches while fishing near the power plant. My failure may be based on the fact that I will be found more often than not spinning for trout. If I shifted to night crawlers, maybe I would have some success with the walleye.

Whether or not one wants to fish in the winter months, the fishing season is not all that far away.

When is the last time you checked your line? Has it been on the reel for a long time? Is it nicked and weak from use? Is it far from filling the reel?

Maybe it is time to consider changing it. Is last year’s crud still on the reel and the rod handle? A little soap and water can handle that. When is the last time the reel was given a good cleaning and reoiled?

The rod and reel are not the only things that need checked. How about those tangled spinners in the creel? It’s easier to untangle that mess now than when you need one on the stream bank.

Then there is the basic equipment. Hooks, split shot and floats (we used to call them bobbers) need to be restocked.

Now that I have mentioned the subject, not only bobbers have changed names but what used to be fishing poles are now high-tech rods, while bobbers have gone from floats to strike indicators. It’s hard for an old angler to keep up with the language of new age fishing. Maybe I shouldn’t say fishing but instead should call it piscatory recreation.

Whatever we call it, it is one of life’s great pleasures. It really is a time to prepare for the warm spring days and the days along the water. I like to see large antlers and feel the tug of a good fish on my line.

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Preparation is important for any sport or activity. Having the right equipment available and in top condition will assure success for the trout fisherman. Researching for the right conditions and the right fishing spots will make your trout fishing very enjoyable. Whether you share your secrets is up to you  the trout fisherman.

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Fishing for Trout

February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Fishing for Trout

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Catching trout is not so easy but can be very relaxing. All ages and varied abilities can have a rewarding experience whether with friends or a as family. There are some basic information you need to know when fishing for trout. Doing a little research on-line, reading a guide book or talking to a professional is a good way to start. Clothing, type of bait, equipment and fishing environment are information you will need to know.

There are several kinds of brook trout based on colors; red, green, and brown as well as size variation. There are also specific rules for fishing in certain such as size limit, catch limit and catch, so its important to check with game officials or the local bait shop. Fishing gear can vary from basic to advance depending on the area that you are fishing in. In a recent blog on gooblogs.net I found more helpful informaion:

Cespecially if you like to get away from it all and explore nature. Cold mountain rivers, as well as streams, are where these Brook trout live. The colors of Brook trout are seen as red, green, and brown. Many individuals have fish for trout simply to take them home and add them to their pond. If you do a lot of flyfishing, you will be aware of spinner-bait and how effective it is. Many fishermen practice catch and release with brook trout to maintain healthy populations.

 If you’re up for an exciting fishing trip, plan an ice fishing expedition. This is often done on lakes, and lake trout can be very large, making this kind of fishing appealing for many sportsmen. After you driCll the hole, or holes, in the ice, you send down live bait to a deep depth. Keep your wits about you when you go ice fishing. It can be dangerous if the ice is not thick enough to bear your weight. Don’t become a victim of frostbite when you go ice fishing. Wear appropriate clothing – warm and waterproof – to protect yourself. If you’re new to ice fishing, your best bet is to learn from an experienced ice fisher. There is a lot of preparation ahead of time and the equipment must be correct for this type of fishing. Trout fishing is a traditional outdoors recreation that millions of Americans enjoy. One of the reasons

is that you can usually find a great place to go trout fishing in most areas of North America. Have you always dreamed of catching a trophy marlin to hang on your wall over the fireplace? Well, someday maybe you will. But for now, just take a walk to your local stream and enjoy a pan-fried batch of trout for your dinner. The above tips will increase your enjoyment and success at this great sport.

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This ia a beginers guide for trout fishing and is meant to be helpful and informatiove. Fishing is fun and relaxing and can be a sport to include family and friends. Trout fishing can provide a great way to relax.  It’t always good to check with the local fish and game or even the local bate shop as to the rules of the area you are going to fish in.

Happy Fishing!

 

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Understanding Fly Fishing Basics

January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If you plan on adding master fisherman to your resume anytime in your lifetime, you need to make sure that you know a thing or two about fly fishing.learn fly fishing There are many different fly fishing tips out there but before you focus on anything about how to do any fancy line tying, casting or choosing some fancy lures, understanding fly fishing basics needs to ccome first.

When you get into fly fishing, beginer tips need to start with your gear. This way you don’t look like an amateur when you get out onto the river bed with all of your friends – especially if they have experience in fly fishing and you don’t. Fly fishing is a completely different world from traditional poles and reels and hooks. What this means is that you need to get an education on your new gear so that you can stand a chance of fitting in.

You’re going to need to know how to put a fly fishing rod and reel together first. This means that you need to line up your guides correctly and put the reel seat into the grip properly. You also need to make sure to tighten the nut as tightly as possible so that your reel is very snug. A fly fishing beginner will often lose their pole as soon as they get a good size fish on the line just because they didn’t know about proper assemblies.

To avoid embarrassing yourself and losing a lot of gear into the river, you need to make sure that you get some good fly fishing tips throughout the process. This includes buying your gear, assembling your gear and mastering the art of casting. The casting is going to take a lifetime to master so it’s okay if you’re not an expert – it will come with time.

You do need to make sure that you understanding fly fishing basics, though. There are a lot of training videos that can help you with fly fishing equipment. The weight of your line, the lure and the reel all need to be looked at based upon what you’re actually fishing for. If you’re not sure what you need, you can talk to anyone behind the fishing counter of a bait shop or sporting store and ask them what they recommend.

Once you get the gear, familiarize yourself with it. Before you make it out onto the river, you may even want to practice putting your pole together and casting into the swimming pool, lake or even the bath tub a few times. While it might not be the ideal situation, it will help you to learn more about fly fishing before you make it out there in the waters.

Fly fishing is the ultimate form of fishing so once you cover the fly fishing basics, it’s a very exciting thing to spend a lifetime trying to master.

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Fishing on Thin Ice!

January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Fishing on Thin Ice!

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Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota and more reporting that the even in January the ice is so thin everywhere, not many safe places to ice fish. Reports from Lansing Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, and more are reporting that the ice is too thin. Some of the problem is that the snow and slush is deep in some places and then lead to areas of thin ice.

Most Stats have a Department of Natural Resources, or a Fish and Game Department that will post updated conditions and they should be taken very seriously. The Republic, Columbus, Indiana recently reported:

LANSING, Mich. — Safety is a must if you’re going ice fishing, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.

According to the DNR, this pertains to ice safety as well as medical conditions, because snow and slush on the inland lakes will cause difficult travel conditions. Those heading out to spear fish are encouraged to mark the areas where they were spearing so other anglers will know to avoid that area, it said.

SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA

Lake Erie: Has skim ice only, no safe ice to report. A few anglers are shore and dock fishing around the marinas for perch.

Huron River: Those floating small jigs with wax worms are catching steelhead.

Detroit River: Boat and shore anglers are catching a few perch in the cuts and canals around Gibraltar. Most are using perch rigs with shiner minnows.

Lake St. Clair: Had no safe ice yet and with warmer weather in the forecast, anglers will be waiting even longer.

Lexington: Has some ice but it is not safe ice. Fishing is at a standstill.

Port Sanilac: Has ice in the harbor but no safe ice.

Harbor Beach: Had no activity in the harbor. Apparently the Edison Plant is not discharging water so no one is fishing the Edison Channel.

Saginaw Bay: Is in between fishing seasons as there is too much ice to fish from shore or launch a boat, but not thick enough to safely go ice fishing. Heavy snow this week will also prevent the freezing process. Anglers were perch fishing off Palmer Road. Most of the fish were small however a few keepers were caught. Fish in two feet of water and wear a pair of waders in case you go through the ice. Ice anglers fishing off White’s Beach caught some decent perch but catch rates tapered off. Someone tried ice fishing off Pinconning however they broke through the ice. Those fishing at the Linwood Marina are standing on the docks and punching holes through the ice. Quanicassee had poor ice conditions. Anglers broke through the ice at Geiger Road. Ice and dock fishing opportunities were reported in the marinas from Sunset Bay to Bay Port. All the rivers and cuts from Quanicassee to Port Austin had open water. Floating ice and shore ice is making shore fishing more difficult.

Saginaw River: There was some boat activity for perch in Bay City until the cold snap. The boat ramp on Patterson Road was iced in and not usable. Those still eager to fish from their boats would be wise to bring a spud and some rock salt if they intend to launch.

Tittabawassee River: Had little fishing effort upstream of Saginaw as shore ice and floating ice have hindered all fishing opportunities.

Manistee River: Is still producing some nice steelhead for those fly fishing. Much colder temperatures will slow the bite however there are still plenty of fish in the river. Pere Marquette River: Is still producing a good number of winter steelhead. …

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If your in Michigan, Washington State, New Hampshire, or any winter ice fishing location, ALWAYS make sure to check the ice conditions with the local reporting agencies. Although some fishermen like to chance it, it’s just a bad idea.  The true sports enthusiast would always sure to check before they go out on the ice and always put safety first.

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Fly Fishing Basics

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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This post will provide you with a limited amount of fly fishing basics especially helpful for fly fishing beginners. We want to start you out in the correct way. Fly fishing basics begin with choosing equipment properly. There will be many more posts on this website for the topic of fly-fishing equipment and that will help you later. For now, here are some fly fishing basics concerning your equipment.

The rod and the line that you use for fly-casting need to be matched. Every fly rod has a size number. That number exists so you know what weight of fly line you can use with that fly rod. For example, if you have a 4-weight rod you can cast with a 4-weight line. The smaller the number of the fly rod the lighter the weight of the line you can cast.

Now that you have your rod and line matched the passenger needs to be approved for the wild ride your fly-casting technique will provide. The fly needs to be within a certain fly size range and this is a very important step. Technically, the size of the fly you want to use determines the weight of the line and type of rod that you use. There are varied opinions on how wide the range of fly sizes can be for each weight of line. This will be covered and more detailed in a later post.

Fly Fishing Casting Basics

A fly rod is a tool that gives you mechanical advantage when casting. Remember, you are not casting the fly rod, you are casting the fly line. Your rod is a lever and extension of your arm. You can cast a line with no rod at all if you have the strength and endurance to do so.

For fly-casting you use leverage and the spring built in to your fly rod. When practicing fly fishing casting basics most beginners have no problem with the start of the cast, the leverage part. They have trouble, however, with the technique of unbending the rod.

The faster you stop the rod, the more speed the rod throws the line. Practice casting and STOP the tip of the rod while LOOKING for the fly to pass the rod tip. Then LISTEN for a slight whoosh sound. Try casting, repeatedly with each cast making the rod tip stop at a slightly slower speed. When it feels right keep casting while trying to make the line describe the letter C in the air as the line whips back and forth. This takes time and effort to learn a good method of fly fishing casting but your casting stroke will feel more comfortable to you as you progress.

 

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