Fishing Frenzy

If you are bitten by the bass fishing bug, and want to increase your working knowledge of the sport, then the Internet is the place for you. Not only are there thousands of sites filled with interesting stories, information on bass fishing and the best lures to use, what equipment you should have, boats; there are also many sites on where to go to find the biggest bass, how to outsmart them, and how to plan a successful fishing trip. Take a few minutes and check some of these sites out.

Remember, you will catch nothing if you are not prepared and try to go bass fishing without the best lures for the occasion. If you are fishing in primarily deeper waters and lakes, you will probably do well with crank bait lures that work in most any depth, or pigskin jigs for the really deep waters. If shallower waters or surface fishing is your bag, then spinner baits and top water lures will work well. You need to gear your equipment toward the environment in which you will be fishing, or you won't have too much luck.

Tail spinners are great lures because they move in the water and create intense vibrations that the bass sense and immediately go for. Precision-tuned lipless crank baits also work really well when you are trying to pull the bass from their hiding places deep in the rock crevices because they also leave a wake of intense vibrations that the fish just can't resist; proving once again that for the best bass fishing, you need the best lures for the situation.

Another factor that is just as important in bass fishing as having the best lures, and that is making sure you have taken into consideration the colors in the lures that you will be using. Bass have a hard time resisting the brightly colored pigskin jigs and that combined with the vibrations that they put out, pull the fish out of hiding every time. Color is an important factor in catching bass and you should remember that if you are fishing on a bright day, then use light colors in the lures; and the reverse is also very true, that if the day is overcast, then use darker colors.

There are hundreds of types of lures out there on the market today, and a little research is needed if you are to become somewhat of an expert in bass fishing and know the best lures to use. People just learning the ropes are usually steered toward crank baits because they are easy to use and very effective because they resemble bait fish or crawfish. Spinner baits come in a variety of colors, resemble bait fish, and are used to capture bigger bass. Vibration lures are the tail spinners and crank baits among the many out there; a buck tail jig looks like a small food fish, and pigskin jigs are preferred for bottom fishing and look much like a crawfish.

Getting the right lures is important when you are getting started in bass fishing and learning the best lures, but you must be familiar with the area in which you will be casting your lines so you can make the best choices in what lures to use. What kind of fish frequent that area?----small mouth, large mouth, spotted bass?-----and how deep is the water, what is the motion of the water, how fast, and what will the weather be like? All these factors play important parts in deciding the success of your venture.

Bass fishing is a thrill for those participating because you have the beauty of the wild around you, the excitement of possibly hooking a trophy sized fish, and the ultimate heart pounding fun of the hooked fish fighting literally for its life on the end of your line making you use all the fishing skills you possess to capture that fish. As far as bass fishing is concerned the sky's the limit when you have the best lures you can find, combined with the thrill of the sport----there's not much that can beat it.

Fall is nearly upon us and you may have already noticed the first signs of autumn's approach: the leaves may be starting to fade, the tides are falling and some of the wildflowers are beginning to die back. While plants may be winding things down in the fall, drift fishing is just picking up. All the way from the upper Texas coast to the Lower Laguna Madre's shallows, autumn is an excellent time for drifting for redfish and speckled trout with brown lures.

Why is fall better for drifting than other seasons? Fall brings change ranging from cooling temperatures to dropping tides. Falling with the tides is migrating bait fish that have relaxed within protected backwaters and saltwater marsh all summer long. Trout and redfish gang up and attack the fleeing feasts-all within driftable waters.

Structures which attract fish are the place to be when specking for trout and redfish, according to Captain Cody Maddox who drifts along the drops and holes of the upper West Bay.

"When you're fishing holes in the shell, you're talking working a very small area, usually about 7 feet surrounded by 3 foot deep water. I like to drift with brown lures around reef points and shell humps as well as holes and drops," Maddox tells us.

For his fall drift fishing, Maddox favors ? - 1/8 ounce riggings with soft plastic. When fishing deeper water, he tends to switch to a 3/8 oz head instead. A brown lures fan, Maddox says that he gets the best results with limetreuse, chartreuse and plum as well as with morning glory.

"If I have any great fall fishing tips to share, this is it," says Maddox. "I work my bait fast right over the bottom and then let it sit for a moment. If that doesn't get a bite, I try working it slower just off the tip of the shell - often with a weedless hook setup; sometimes just a little change gets results."

Bastrop fishing guide Captain Randall Groves tells us that he prefers fall for drifting. "I do best in muddy streaks along the upper coast. When temperatures get colder and the water becomes clearer, that's the best place for me on the upper coast."

Captain Groves tends to focus on drifting areas with deep shell as well as muddy creeks and bayous. "I'll usually drift deeper shell areas in autumn, but when it gets windy I have good luck in creeks and bayous."

Focusing on retrieval is one of the fishing tips Groves offers. "You'll hear a lot of people saying you should use a soft plastic and fish slow in fall and winter, but personally, I haven't found slow to be the best approach. I look for a reactionary bite instead of a hungry bite. You can get results by going slow, but I always do best working my lures faster in cold water."

"I rig my soft plastics with ? ounce and 3/8 ounce lead heads and use a very whippy rod like the Laguna Texas Wader III to work them through the water column."

"I use a trolling motor a lot to control my drift in fall," says Matagorda Bay guide Captain Dwayne Newburn. "A trolling motor especially helps when fishing around a group of working birds." Newburn refers to a common occurrence in fall when gulls are feeding on bait fish that are getting pushed up by feeding speckled trout and redfish below.

Captain Newburn is also a deep shell autumn angler, adding that he prefers to hit the dips and indentations of shell pads when drift fishing in the fall.

"When drifting, I do well with DOA Shrimp and Cajun Thunder Popping Corks. I'm also a fan of Norton Sand Eel Jr. with laguna shrimp and Saltwater Assassins with new penny and native shrimp," says Newburn, who prefers 1/8 oz jig heads with his soft plastic brown lures in shallow water and ? oz heads in deeper waters.

Captain Danny Neu, a Lower Laguna Madre guide is an avid autumn fisher. "It's one of my favorite times to fish, especially for large speckled trout. The bait fish head out of the bays and there aren't as many of them around, so you've got to hug the shoreline for miles sometimes, but when you come on a cluster of them, you know for sure that you've got trout and redfish right there," say s Neu.

On a normal day of drift fishing in fall, Neu typically spends the morning hours looks for bait activity in deeper water. "In colder water temperatures, I'll start drifts in deeper water before moving to shallower areas when the sun beams overhead and warms the shallows."

When asked which lures he ties on in the brisk temperatures, Neu chooses topwater plugs hands down. "I'll throw topwaters from the boat all day for trout and redfish in fall; they flat-out work!"

Neu throws smaller plugs like the super spook jr. on the lower coast. "I like to keep one rod rigged with a super spook jr. and the other rigged with a soft plastic." When throwing soft plastics, red and white Brown Lures is his personal favorite.

You have finally made it. You are standing in the beauty that is Alaska at last. The Salmon fish in the area should be alert because you are there to catch the big ones. Anyone who loves to fish and hang out in the beauty of nature will absolutely love it in Alaska. The Alaska fishing report says you are in for a great time.

Alaska is the most beautiful place on earth. From the beautiful snow and ice during the cold months to the fields of green in other seasons you will surely be amazed at the beauty. The open skies reflecting on the many lakes and rivers will surely leave you longing to return again.

The fishing in Alaska is a prime reason that so many people wish to visit. Fishing for king crabs or for salmon are the prime reasons that people choose to visit Alaska. Vacation packages are available that will pair you with an experienced guide that will give you the experience of your life.

If fly fishing is something that you have always wanted to learn how to do, you will surely find the time for it in Alaska. Learn how to fly fish like the pros. The guide will show you the best spot to fish in all of the areas. You can rent boats from the local fishermen and find the big fish in the lake.

The local guides know exactly where to go to find the best fish or crab. They will teach you all that you need to know and will guide you right to the fish. What more do you need than a guide to take you to the spot and the knowledge to make the big catches? This will surely do the trick.

Be sure to take a lot of photographs while you there. People will really want to see how beautiful the country side is and the large fish trophies that you caught. Be sure to smile big as you hold up the twenty pound salmon or the extra large king crab. Your friends and family will surly want to see them.

Your memories will last forever. The things that you learn while on your trip to Alaska will stay with you and you will be more than ready when you return the next time. You will know exactly where to go and what tools are needed to catch the big ones.

Your firsthand experiences in Alaska will make for stories to tell for years to come. The beauty of the area and the knowledge of the guides will make a lasting memory for you. The Alaskan fishing report says that Alaska is the place to be. Take the time and see all that there is to see today.

The first men to travel across the globe used only what they knew to navigate around. They traveled across land and sea with only the sun, moon and earth to provide a sense of direction. We even used to think the earth was flat. How times have changed.

The invention of the compass changed navigation and made it possible for explorers to always know which direction they were heading in. Maps of the early earth helped us to keep track of where we were and where we wanted to be.

In modern times, we are lucky enough that we never really have to go back to the way things were. GPS is a new type of technology that stands for Global Positioning System. It allows us access to maps and locations that can be stored digitally in the form of a gadget about the size of a mobile phone.

Some of the fancier cars out there have GPS systems built into the dashboard which makes getting around even easier. Just key in where you want to go and you'll get a visual map marking the exact route you should take. Voice directions make following the map even easier.

Those who have been lucky enough to experience the joys of travelling in a vehicle with GPS will be able to testify as to how simple it makes navigation. When you have a digital map in front of you with the route already set out, you can't go wrong. With voice commands, you'd have to be an idiot to get lost.

Advancements in important fields like science and technology means human beings are constantly discovering ways of making life easier and more functional. Upgrades of things like computer chips and mobile phones means more technology can be fitted into smaller gadgets. GPS handheld devices are the smallest versions of maps and compasses we can use today.

GPS devices are not only useful for finding set places. They can also be used to find other GPS devices in a certain area. If more than one person has a GPS handheld, they can track the locations of others in public places, making trips to the park or zoo with the kids more assuring knowing that you will always know where they are.

GPS will be a very valuable possession for anybody who loves the outdoors. Activities like hiking, mountaineering, off-roading or anything out in the open can be made so much more enjoyable with a GPS handheld. Whether in your car or on you at all times, you'll never get lost again.

Let me begin by first saying that this is not the ONLY way to catch fish, but some tips that have worked for me. Spending time and practicing your skills and observation techniques is very important as well. Getting familiar with your usual fishing grounds so that you will be prepared and know what you are looking for can help no matter what the conditions are.

One of my favorite marks to key on are the grass lines, especially those found in the southern portion of Baffin Bay. What you are looking for here is where the grass goes from being very dense to not growing in very shallow water. The transition is usually quite visible as it becomes a sandy white bottom, something to look for on clear and sunny days.

Depth changes are another area to look for in addition to the shallow water grass line changes. These can be a very subtle change as the grass goes from dense to very sparse while only changing in depth a few inches. This transition is harder to spot but can be very productive as redfish love these areas. It provides few hiding places for the crabs and other species that redfish feed on, so you will usually find some quality fish hanging around these areas.

Once you have spotted a key grass line, the next step is to focus on your retrieve. I typically start off fast and then work slower and slower until I find what they like. Often times you will get a reaction strike with the fast-steady retrieve, which is a nice immediate result. Mix in a "wave" motion with the fast or steady technique by raising and lowering your rod. This technique has worked very well for me, but the key thing is to keep experimenting. Some people may work their lure extremely slow, dragging it along the bottom with great results. Just remember to pay attention to what works so you can use it in the future.

In addition to the grass lines, be on the lookout for potholes that range from a few feet to yards across. The edges all around the sides of the potholes are very important as small fish will hang around looking for food here. Larger predator fish are usually nearby. Baffin Bay is home to many of these potholes, especially rocky ones with steep drop offs that plunge down 8-9 feet. I like bring out the old Bass fishing tactics here when working these structures and edges.

One of the techniques that I have brought over from Bass fishing is to use short and quick hops, with various speeds of retrieve. When using this method I prefer to use a Devil Eye (made by Brown Lures) Texas rigged on a 1/4 oz bullet sinker weight. This saltwater fishing lure has been effective on Bass as well, and works great when slowly bouncing along those potholes and rocky drop-offs. I think that the large eye on the lure also gives a strong target for fish, which is why it gets so many aggressive strikes when fishing with this method.

Winter fishing is looking promising this year based on how the weather looks so far. The dove and ducks are already moving around down here in South Texas so come on down and we'll hook up for a great outdoor adventure.

Anglers seeking easy pulls during the spring season are discovering a new breed of fishing along the Texas Coast. Spring season winds often churn bay waters for days leaving speckled trout and redfish enthusiasts scratching their heads. Expect to see more anglers dancing to a new beat this spring with the exciting black drum run that takes place annually.

"Black drum make their annual migration when the water temperatures get into the sixties; anywhere from late February to late April. You find them starting to congregate in the channels in great numbers," says Laporte, Texas pastor Mark Redd. An avid black drum fisher, Redd angles for drum at Galveston's North Jetty each spring.

"In the past couple of years we've been catching black drum weighing as much as 60 pounds! I find the best bait for fishing on the bottom where you'll catch the really big ones is cracked crab. I crack off the top shell and halve the meat; it works like a charm for black drum," Redd continues.

Captain Jake Reaves says that some of the best texas fishing for black drum is the upper coast, which he works in his guided charters. "The black drum run is an exciting time for me. It's an opportunity to get out of my waders for once and sit back in the sun and do some more relaxing fishing. I usually get about 20 fish a day when angling in the channels and other transitional zones during the black drum run."

As for gear, Reaves chooses circle hooks, 4-8 ounce egg weights and 50 lb test for black drum. According to Reaves though, the single most important thing is getting the bait to the bottom quickly. "I tend to use heavier weights so I can get my bait right down to the bottom where the biggest black drum are," says Reaves. Once he gets a bite, the 50 lb test lets him quickly land his fish and get his line back in the water.

There's even good news for anglers who don't have access to a boat: all of the indicate that some of the best black drum spots are easy to get to even for the landlocked. "We see a lot of people catching black drum across from the boat launch and at the pier by the Texas City Dike," says Mark Redd. Captain Jake Reaves adds that Sylvan Beach Pier and Sea Wolf Park Pier are also excellent spots. In the lower coast, texas fishing experts indicate that the Aransas Pass Jetty and the Fin & Feather Pier, both located in Aransas Pass are good places to catch black drum during the annual run as well.

Experienced black drum anglers say that if you plan to catch and release these fish, it's a good idea to "vent" the larger fish to give them a better chance of survival after release. This is done by depleting their air bladders before releasing the fish. texas fishing enthusiast Mark Redd tells us that he's seen all too many black drum die after release as they try and fail to swim downwards, hampered by their inflated air bladders. "Just take a needle and gently insert it at a 45 degree angle under a scale just at the tip of the pectoral fin to vent the trapped gases." A good tip to keep in mind for what the say is shaping up to be a record black drum season this spring.

The trout fishing lure comes in many forms. Sometimes a crude lure can be fashioned from nothing more than a hook and scrap of cloth. Other times the most expensive trout fishing lure in the world won't catch a thing. The real secret is knowing which lure to use for each fishing situation. More importantly, you have use lure in an effective manner.

If you are out to catch pan fish or bass then you might have some luck with some of the many artificial baits. For instance, the artificial crawfish gets a lot of hits. The size is important. If you choose a smaller bait then you will usually (but not always) catch smaller fish. The upside is that a smaller bait is easier to cast. Of course, the larger trout fishing lure might catch some monster fish, but can sometimes be cumbersome to cast.

Another popular trout fishing lure is the spoon. Spoons are easy to use and come in a variety of colors and sizes. Different fish will prefer different patterns. Brown trout have a hankering for the solid gold spoon. Sometimes they will go after bright spoons if they are predominately gold. Rainbow trout, on the other hand, prefer the solid silver lure. They will also scarf down silver spoons with red stripes.

Brook trout on the other hand might not bite unless you use a copper lure. They like a trout fishing lure that has a touch of blue or green speckled in. Of course, even if you have the ideal trout fishing lure, you'll never catch a fish if you just let the lure dangle in the water. You need to make effective attractor movements too.

Trying Artificial Flies or Noisy Lures

The general rule of trout fishing is to be quiet. Nothing is worse than belligerent passerby spooking your fish. However, some fisherman actually swear by the noisy trout fishing lure. These lures emit a sound that supposedly attracts fish. Other fisherman think the noisy trout fishing lure is a gimmick, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try if nothing else works.

Some fisherman use nothing but artificial flies when they trout fish. An artificial fly can be an excellent trout fishing lure. This is especially true if it is fished appropriately. Dry flies are great for river fishing. By making slight flicks with your rod you can easily imitate the movements of real insects.

The approach of moving your lure is important no matter which type you use. A good rule of thumb is to start moving your trout fishing lure slowly through the water. You can then increase stripping or jigging speed until you find a pattern that seems to fool fish.

Picture yourself as a mature speckled trout basking in the shallows of a barren East Matagorda Bay mud flat. At last, beams of light penetrate wintry clouds and are warming an insulating mud bottom, energizing your lethargic attitude.

All ten pounds of you cruises along the temperate flat soon reaching your familiar feeding ground-a distinct patch of boggy mud and elevated oyster shell. Approaching it sparks memories from seasons ago. Pastimes of gorging yourself with jumbo sized shrimp and feasting over endless schools of finger mullet come to mind and fuel your hunger.

You get into your favorite spot, right where the shell bed meets the mud and wait. Before long, a tempting six inch mullet comes along, oblivious to your presence.

Immediately, you propel at full speed and attack; exploding the waters surface. The six-inch mullet is devoured instantly and lays to rest in the yellow interior of your mouth. You slowly sink back to the warmth of the mud bottom.

Only a moment later you see another one; this one looks like it's wounded. An easy catch, you chuckle to yourself as you prepare to pounce.

Without hesitation, you spring at the mullet, quickly catching it in your jaws - that was easy, you think; at least until it starts fighting back!

A forceful shake dislodges your prey, but somehow you're still being pulled upwards and you become too tired to fight back against the pull of that Boga caught in your lip.

"10 pounds!" is yelled by a man bundled up beneath layers of outerwear.

Two other men surround your beastly exterior. Cameras flash.

Then it's over as quickly as it began and you're back in the water, free but utterly exhausted.

"Courtesy of a Corky Fatboy!" is faintly heard as you dash back to the warming protection of your feeding ground.

If this is how a trophy trout really understood us when we talked, they'd know that in being tricked by the lure, they were making an angler's dream a reality.

When word broke out that James Wallace broke the state's speckled trout record, an infection had spread across the gulf coast; fishermen turned to an arsenal of Corky's, a slow sinking soft bait, when hunting for the trout of their lifetime. Packing the size of a topwater and the wobble of a broken-back, the tempting attraction of a slow retrieved Corky in winter is just flat out effective for trophy specks.

"It got crazy when Wallace caught that fish," states B&L Corky founder, Paul Brown. "Anglers poured into our shop and literally bought every single Corky off the shelf." Even after so many years, this Corky craze hasn't slowed in the Brown family's Houston-based shop.

Port Mansfield fishing guide, Captain Mike McBride definitely knows a thing or two about Corky's and uses a unique retrieve to fool lower coast specks.

"Corkys are worked differently across the coast, but I try to pop the knot off, when I'm working Corky's while trying to keep up with the slack." Contrary to the popular belief of working Corky's "slower than slow", McBride works his soft baits aggressively. "The whole attraction of working an original Corky is unpredictable movements with the irresistible pause," states McBride.

Matagorda trophy trout guide Captain Jesse Arsola tells us that he has a specific technique for working Corkys saltwater fishing lures.

"When you're dealing with trout who are in an aggressive mood they'll bite just about anything. However, those times when you have to work at it to get them interested, that is when your technique really matters."

"If I use a Corky, I'm usually using a counting system. I keep track of how long it takes the lure to hit bottom, then I vary the amount of time I allow my Corky to sink before I pull out the slack. From there, it's just a matter of identifying what count you tend to get bites on. This is a really easy way to figure out just where in the water column the trout are feeding."

Captain John Havens, a tournament angler from Clear Lake, Texas favors chartreuse, white, and gold sided Corky Devil and a rather routine retrieve.

"All you have to do is to make sure you keep in constant contact with the lure so you can tell when you have even the littlest nibble," Havens says. He lifts the rod and gives it one or two twitches before letting his lure fall, the only variation this expert angler uses in his retrieve.

With thousands of fishing lakes across the world, picking the one you want to spend your time at when arrangement a fishing expedition may be disconcerting. Because of the wide range in variety, it is advised that you select fishing lakes that have the sort of fish that you desire. This may seem manifest, but there are many anglers who decide which lake to fish at based off of location and not based off of the stock that resides within the fishing lakes.

Once you have uncovered what type of fish you wish to fish for, you'll require to check the locations of the fishing lakes. Many of the optimal fishing lakes are in remote locations due to the fact that pollutants are not as rapid to enter these lakes than they are at lakes located near major populations. As numerous of the good sporting fish require cleaner water, you'll ofttimes have to go to remote locations to get the optimal. If you are willing to compromise on the quantity or type of fish, you can find fishing lakes that are closer to cities and major towns.

Plus to general location and type of fish in the fishing lakes, you will want to think of the landscape around the lakes. In the case of remote fishing lakes, there are some dangers associated with fishing. These may include snake bites, bear attacks and wolves in the locality. If you are arrangement on departing to highly remote fishing lakes, you need to ensure you are taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself and anyone who is fishing with you. If you want to go on a fishing adventure into the wilds, its proposed that you go with a good tour guide, as they'll know how to access the best fishing lakes, know the fishing holes, and know how to avoid any dangers that may be in the state.

When fishing, especially in remote areas, you'll want to make sure someone in your group has a GPS. This is especially important for those who don't own cell phones. As many GPS units now include emergency features built in, support will be able to locate and get to you if some thing were to happen.

When projection a fishing voyage to popular fishing lakes, you'll want to make sure that your fishing license is in order, as rangers and local officials in the area are known to do check points and watch for those without a license. While this is less common in remote locations, the penalties and fees may get quite extreme if you are caught without the proper documentation.

A quick walk through the sporting goods store will yield a huge assortment of fishing supplies. With so much available, how does one know which trout fishing lure to pick? That depends on what sort of fishing you intend to do.

You might want to consider the crawdad imitation. This can be an effective trout fishing lure. They come in a variety of sizes. The smaller lures are easier to cast. These will often get gobbled up by pan fish. Sometime they might even catch bass. The larger artificial baits will catch bigger fish.

Another popular trout fishing lure is the spoon. Spoons are easy to use and come in a variety of colors and sizes. Different fish will prefer different patterns. Brown trout have a hankering for the solid gold spoon. Sometimes they will go after bright spoons if they are predominately gold. Rainbow trout, on the other hand, prefer the solid silver lure. They will also scarf down silver spoons with red stripes.

Brook trout prefer the plain copper spoons. Particularly those with a hint of blue or a touch of green. Of course, even if you have the perfect trout fishing lure for species of fish you are trying to catch, you might not catch a thing. This is because the lure is only part of the equation. Presentation is equally important. You must learn to jig and strip the trout fishing lure in a way that attracts fish.

Other Fish Attraction Methods

Most anglers are of the opinion that absolute silence will improve the outcome of any fishing expedition. However, there are some lures out there that actually make noise. The reasoning is that noise from under the water doesn't affect fish like noise from out of the water. The noise emitting trout fishing lure is said to get the attention of otherwise uninterested fish.

Some fisherman use nothing but artificial flies when they trout fish. An artificial fly can be an excellent trout fishing lure. This is especially true if it is fished appropriately. Dry flies are great for river fishing. By making slight flicks with your rod you can easily imitate the movements of real insects.

There are a variety of philosophies when it comes to moving a trout fishing lure through the water. You might want to try the slow approach, especially in slow or still water. However, the occasional quick twitch is sure to get attention. Finding the right technique is a matter of trial and error.

The summer Seadoo PWC season is quickly winding down. Even though it was generally a fairly wet summer, I was able to get out on the water almost weekly and, in my books, that is a good summer. I only intend to write a few more Seadoo PWC articles before the summer 2009 season is over. One of the most important seadoo topics involves seadoo safety and it never hurts to review seadoo safety tips at the end of the season.

The first rule of safety in riding your pwc is to always wear a properly sized and fitted life jacket, or PFD (personal flotation device). If you you're going to be riding all summer, it just makes sense to spend some time shopping for a life jacket that is comfortable enough that wearing it isn't a hassle. That way, you are more likely to keep it on, which is the only way it can do its job and keep you afloat if you become unable to keep yourself afloat. Make sure that you plan ahead for any passengers and make sure that an appropriately sized and approved life jacket is available for anyone riding with you.

Second on my list of tips, but actually the most important to my mind, is to never mix alcohol and pwc riding. Operating a seadoo under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but it is an extremely dangerous proposition, not only for you, but for any other boaters and swimmers within range of your pwc. Cold beer and summer camping are a pretty popular combo, but keep the beer for after enjoying your day out on the water.

In my opinion, riding a Seadoo PWC is a day time sport. Although most machines are equipped with lights as is required by the law, it is much more dangerous to ride a Seadoo at night. Water hazards such as rocks and driftwood are nearly impossible to see at night. Be safe and ride during the daylight hours.

Another important safety tip to keep in mind is keeping your weight and passenger load under the recommended loads for your pwc. Most seadoos are designed for two people. Carrying extra weight changes the flotation and maneuverability of your seadoo, and is dangerous for everyone on the seadoo. If you need to transport extra passengers, consider towing a pull-tube, and make sure that you have a responsible spotter behind you that keeps a safe eye on the additional passengers being towed.

If you love the sport of seadooing as much as I do, then do yourself a favor and keep it safe. Taking unnecessary risks is just not worth having an accident. Even though boating is a very popular and accessible summer activity, don't forget that there are substantial risks involved, and making safety a primary concern will just make your boating season and that of everyone around you, a lot safer.

I always preface my comments by saying this is what has worked for me and by no means is this the ONLY way to catch fish. Each of you should hone your observation skills and spend as much time as you can in the areas you have confidence in. Familiarize yourself with the places you fish so that you will know where you are and where your next "target" is no matter what the conditions are.

One of the first areas I look for are grass lines. Baffin Bay, especially the south shoreline, has many areas where the grass lines make strong transitions and stop in shallow water. Typically in these areas you will see a change to a white sandy bottom from the dense shoal grass found elsewhere. On a good, clear day with high visibility the contrast from these transitions sticks out like a sore thumb.

Another type of grass line that is a little more subtle often occurs on a depth change. As an old Bass fisherman, it took me a while to realize that a depth change in the Laguna Madre was not necessarily a three to four foot drop into a channel. In fact, many of the ones I see that will change fish behavior are as little as two or three inches. The grass line I refer to here is a transition from the longer dense grass to a sparse short grass in the shallower water. This is redfish heaven as it seems to give small crabs and shrimp a false sense of security while leaving them virtually exposed to any predators swimming nearby.

There are all sorts of techniques you can use once you have picked out a target. I typically like to start with a steady and fast retrieve and try to get a quick strike from a predator fish. Sometimes incorporating a "waving" motion with this speed works for me as well. There usually isn't one right way of doing this, and what works well in one situation may not work in another. This is why you should experiment and try out different motions, retrieval speeds and other variations until you discover what works.

Potholes are another one of my favorite grass line features. These are often small, but sometimes can be several feet across, so be looking for both sizes. Smaller baitfish love to hang around the edges where they can keep an eye on the openings, so there is usually a bigger fish somewhere nearby waiting for the surprise attack. Some times these edges are smooth, but often in Baffin Bay they are steep and rocky, with the rocks sometimes reaching out past the surface and then going deeper than you are tall. This is another situation where some old-fashioned Bass fishing tactics can come into play. Key on these areas and work around the edges, but be careful to not lose your lure on the rocks.

I've always been an advocate of slower to moderate retrieves on soft plastic fishing lures like Devil Eyes by Brown Lures. Short, quick hops in varying combinations with pauses in between have been my bread and butter ever since I started seriously fishing saltwater. It's one of the things I brought with me from Bass fishing. A Texas rigged worm on a 1/4 oz. or less bullet sinker was definitely a go to lure for me. That style of slow bouncing has carried over and worked very well for me. I use this tactic when fishing potholes and rocky dropoffs. It seems to give the fish plenty of time to focus on the target and hopefully, with just the right twitch or jerk, you can trigger an aggressive strike. Again, vary your retrieve and REMEMBER what it was you did that triggered it.

The weather has been very cooperative and the winter fishing looks to be very good this year. We have already seen a few small flocks of teal, while mourning and white wing dove are everywhere. Give us a shout and we'll "hook" you up for your next Outdoor Adventure.

The teenage olive ridley sea turtle was only 15 years old as she drifted 500 yards offshore in the warm, tropical eastern Pacific ocean off Ostional Beach in a small country that, about 500 years earlier, Christopher Columbus had discovered and named "Costa Rica", the "rich coast."

The moon was in its last quarter. The afternoon December rains had slipped away as she waited expectantly, unaware of the lunar effect bringing her near.

A dozen meters away, a second olive ridley sea turtle joined her, followed by a dozen, then hundreds, thousands, and soon tens of thousands, all waiting patiently. For billions of years the moon has silently passed its timeless phases that affect the world's tides-and today it was bringing her ashore this night, just as it had led her forebears to ancestral nesting beaches for more than 100,000,000 years.

Nature is forever mysterious. Just a few months ago, this turtle was swimming in the middle of the Pacific Ocean nearly 3,000 miles away. And the multitude of sea turtles now alongside her were scattered over more than a million square miles of ocean.

Although there was plenty of food far out in the Pacific, something had begun to stir inside her. Hundreds of thousands like her felt the same timeless need to return to Ostional Beach. They, and she, were all going back to where they had hatched.

Now, months after something inside spoke to her, she waited in the soft light just a few hundred meters from her destination. She had swum so very far but now the silent voice that had led her here told her to wait. She was ready. Over the many weeks and thousands of miles she had swum she had met many different male olive ridley sea turtles in the clear ocean waters and she had bred with several of them because, like her, they too were being affected by something unseen, a primeval force. Whatever it was, it was so compelling that her race had been returning to Ostional Beach since the days of dinosaurs.

This sea turtle was returning somehow to the very beach where had hatched in 1995. No one knows how an olive ridley sea turtle finds the exact beach where she started life. Ostional Beach is only a few hundred meters in length. Now part of Costa Rica's Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, it is maybe the most important olive ridley marine turtle nesting site in the world. Incredibly, the year this turtle hatched, perhaps 500,000 females had nested here in massive "arribadas."

Unfortunately, our sea turtle's mother will not nest at Ostional this year. For the last two decades, her mother had joined massive Ostional arribadas annually and she would have done so again except that she drowned in a shrimping net not fitted with an internationally required turtle escape device. Long-line fishermen killed thousands more in what is politely called "incidental catch" almost completely avoidable simply by using larger hooks. Untold thousands were killed terribly by eating plastic bags.

But, neither our turtle nor the tens of thousands alongside her know none of this. As they gather, they are now so many that it seems one could almost walk on their backs for a mile or more. They don't realize they were on earth long before there was a Tyrannosaurus Rex or that when they lay their eggs on this tiny wildlife refuge, men will lawfully raid their nests and take 1,000,000 eggs in return for protecting the rest of the clutches and preserving the species. They only know this: Ostional is their beach.

Then, though we do not know why, it happens. It is as though the same quiet voice that told them to come and provided unerring directions to a tiny sand beach thousands of miles away, the same silent command that demanded they wait offshore, now tells them it is time to come ashore. As quietly as they first appeared offshore, as silently as they gathered for days and weeks, their patience has been rewarded. They begin to come to the beach. A single olive ridley marine turtle is followed by a second, then another and another. Soon there are hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands---even more than that. All on a particular little beach. They come in increasing numbers all night. More arrive in the day. All day, day after day. It is the magnificent Ostional Arribada of Costa Rica. As timeless as the moon itself, it is the spectacular reaffirmation of life itself.

The Swiss army started off as a brand that supplied officers knives to the Swiss Army. From there they started inventing their own new variety of products and set a benchmark in the market. Now this company is known world-wide for its products and is revered by one and all. Not only that it has become a household name it is no longer associated only with army products alone.

The Swiss army brand is quite a seeked after brand and it has very loyal fan following. The Swiss army produces these unique bayonets that interested one and all. Thus even though these Bayonets date back to a long time ago their popularity has not gone down, it is still a dream for an avid collector of Swiss army products to own one. These are now sold as army excessive items and are quite popular.

The bayonet is a part of the knife family. It is basically a knife and can be considered to be a spiked shaped tool that can be used in the battle ground. It was a rather innovative creation as it was specifically designed to fit on top of the muzzle of a gun such as a rifle or the like. This transformed the rifle into a spear like weapon in the case of running out of ammo.

Hence the bayonet served a great purpose for the Swiss Army and many other armies as well through out its history. It gave the soldier in action a last resort to engage in combat and defend himself or attack the enemy even after having run out of bullets. The bayonet was a very effective innovation back in the days when warfare was relatively simpler than what it is today.

Practically and unfortunately the demand for bayonets have fallen as modern-day warfare expertise] utilize trigger oriented rifles. Thus, these bayonets have now become antique pieces that are now sought after by collectors of Swiss army products and for those people who are passionate about it.

Advanced day warfare do not require the use of Swiss army bayonets. However, this doesn't mean that these bayonets are no longer utilized. In some countries it is still used but the significance has dropped. The fact that it can be used as an individual dagger gives it an edge and makes it a versatile weapon that have multiple purposes.

The Swiss army knives can fufil the purpose of an excellent utility knife. At the same time anyone equipped with a bayonet during combat is bound to have a sense of security as well.

Nowadays these Swiss army bayonets are available in auctions from those people who collected the original bayonets in the past and now they sell them off to make some money.

The standard bayonet has a vane length of 9.4 inches and a handle that measures 4.8 inches. Interested individuals can try their luck at the army surplus shops or browse for them through the internet.

Many fly fisherman head to the river outfitted in their waders, knee high wading boots, and fly vest. They generally have their rod in hand and a dozen flies stuck to their favorite fishing hat. This is an iconic view of fisherman that hasn't changed for decades.

However, now it can be hard to find a part of the river to fish. With so many waders out there it can sometimes seem impossible. This is why more and more fisherman are turning to fly fishing boats. Fly fishing boats offer many advantages over traditional river wading.

The Best Boat

Fly fishing boats allow fisherman to drift right by all those shore fisherman. They allow you to find the pristine, untouched holes in the river. Perhaps the best of the fly fishing boats, is the river drift boat. The drift boat excels in the river fishing found in western states.

Perhaps the most popular of the fly fishing boats is the drift boat. The drift boat is essentially a dory that has been converted for river use. These fly fishing boats have a flat bottom and sides that flare out. They ride high in the water and can spin around very quickly. This makes them ideal for maneuvering rapids and avoiding river obstacles. Many people use rubber rafts for river fishing, but rafts seem sluggish and hard to maneuver by comparison.

Of all fly fishing boats, the drift boat is a frequent favorite among fly fishermen. It is designed specifically for river fishing. The high sides help keep fishermen dry even in rapids. There is ample watertight storage to keep clothes and water sensitive items dry. They also provide a stable platform to stand on. Knee lock allow you to safely stand and cast even while racing down whitewater.

Of all the fly fishing boats on the market, drift boats are most suitable to rapids. They are by far the most maneuverable. They can turn on a dime. They are also much faster on the water than traditional river rafts. Although, drift boats will dent if rammed into large rocks, they can take a beating and are very durable.

The drawback to using a drift boat, is that you need a trailer to move it. You also need a boat ramp to launch it and remove it from the river. Additionally, they can bottom out in extremely low water.

Of all the fly fishing boats, drift boats are the most expensive. Of course, a quality drift boat can last a lifetime if it is well cared for. Even so, dropping five or more grand on a fishing boat is too much for many people. However, if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed.

Anytime you are traveling to a destination it is a good idea to get a feel for the public transportation system, before you go. This will help you determine what your transportation needs will be prior to arriving and will better enable you to make decisions on where you will be staying and what sites you plan on visiting.

When visiting the Gold Cost, public buses are the dominant form of public transportation. It is possible to arrange rail transportation between the Gold Coast and Brisbane, but there is no railway once you reach the Gold Coast. For information on the public bus system, you should obtain a copy of the Gold Coast transport planner. The planner will provide all needed information on bus times, routes and stops, which will assist you in planning your trip.

There are also many bike paths around Gold Coast and bikes can be hired from many local shops around the area, many will even deliver your bicycle right to where you are staying. If biking around is your thing then you will truly enjoy this option with over 600 km of bike paths in the Gold Coast region alone.

The Gold Coast region also has taxi service, although this is not the ideal way to travel. Even though the taxi rated are fairly reasonable, the constant use of taxis as your primary means of transportation can be come overwhelming and expensive.

The most popular transportation method, in the Gold Coast area, is renting a car. Car rentals allow you the freedom to plan your vacation without any travel restrictions, and renting a car also helps to reduce the pressure when you are on vacation, since you dont have to worry about catching a bus or a taxi. Of course renting a car does not mean that you cannot experience some or all of the Gold Coast areas other popular transportation methods, but it does mean that you are not reliant upon them during your trip.

Fly fishing is a great way to spend you time. There are also amazing locations to visit which offer spectacular views as well as fishing, hence creating the perfect experience.

Whatever your level of skill and experience there is always more to learn. Help can come from friends and literature, but there is no more personal a way than to invest in some lessons.

1. A Great Return On Your Investment - Fly fishing instruction will give you the confidence to better enjoy your hobby. Having confidence in your technique and ability will also encourage you to go further a field and try more adventurous spots.

There are different ways to learn fly fishing, the most common being either regular weekly lessons, or a course. Which ever you choose it is advisable to go through a reputable fly fishing school as you want to be sure that you get the best fly fishing instruction possible.

2. Importance of casting - Good technique is essential for successful casting. Most fishermen will be happy to share their knowledge and will offer valuable advice to beginners, but this is easier to apply if you already have a solid knowledge.

Successful casting is about being relaxed and having a smooth action. Any jerks will ruin your cast. You should be able to master short casts fairly quickly, longer casts will take more practice.

3. Which Rod And Line - It is important to do some research before starting fly fishing, but with good fly fishing tuition you will have the equipment explained to you and you can also get personal advice as to which rod and line to invest in an why.

There is only so much you can learn from the FAQs of a web site - try asking your instructor.

In short, the best way to get the most from fly fishing is after investing in some instruction.

One of the key things that you will need to know before you may successfully fish is how to tie good fishing knots. Fishing knots are utilised to secure the lure to your line. If you do not have good fishing knots in place, your lure may come unraveled from the line while you are fishing, which can cause the loss of fish and lure. You will also require to use fishing knots to secure rigs to your line, specially in the case of rods using various lures on one line.

There are fourteen common sorts of knots employed in fishing, though numerous people only utilize the common fishing know known as the trilene knot. This is the knot that ties lures to standard fishing line, and is the first taught to those learning how to fish. The trilene knot is constructed by putting the line via the eye of the lure, wrapping the end of the line around main line many times, then passing the line through the loop that is formed between the wraps around the line and the eye of the lure.

Of all of the fishing knots, this is one of the easiest to tie, and by and large only takes an experienced fisherman a few 2nds to tie this sort of knot. Another merit of utilizing this knot over other fishing knots is that the knot upholds a great portion of the original line strength. A factor in this is the size of the eye of the lure, so make sure when picking your lure, you pick lures with eyes slightly larger than the knot size. This will give the greatest total of strength in the knot.

Another common sort of fishing knot employed is the uni-knot. This type of knot is very versatile, permitting it to be utilised in most cases. All the same, unlike the trilene knot, the uni-knot isn't known to have the same strength. As strength in fishing knots are exceedingly necessary, the trilene knot is more constantly utilized to ward off the knot from breaking.

Whenever you fish, you should pay close attention to your fishing knots. While a loose or inadequately tied knot will not give out on smaller catches, the large trophy fish may cause indecorously tied fishing knots to let loose or break. It's similarly necessary to try to desist lashing the same line more than once. If you have crimped line from having been tied, the strength of that section of line is compromised if you tie a second knot with it. You are optimal off cutting that portion of the line away and beginning with fresh line.

There are several different kinds of boat covers, with some suitable for different types of boat: for instance bay liners, pontoons, sail boats, bass boats and so on. However, there are three types which are the most common and are covers which are compatible with thousands of the most popular models of boat. There are also specialty boat covers which are specifically designed for boats which have hardtops and T-towers, deck boats which have ski towers, V-hull boats and inflatable boats.

The three most common types of boat covers use the same quality of marine upholstery, featuring weather resistant anti-wick thread, four ply folded join seams, an absence of raw edges, tie down loops which have double reinforced sewing, braided tie down rope and a marine boat upholstery warranty.

Premium custom boat covers are available for all of the common types of boat and are some of the best covers for travel and trailering on the market. They can be found in a choice of three materials, with elastic reinforced stress pads for support poles and reinforcement tabs at the cover's seam points. All custom boat covers are made from weatherproof 3-ply or 4-ply fabric and vinyl.

A lower cost and very popular alternative to custom covers are styled to fit covers. These are boat covers which are suitable for many different types and models of boat rather than being custom-made for a single boat. These are made from the same high quality vinyl and three or four ply weatherproof fabric as the custom covers.

Flex-fit covers are a basic and economically priced boat covers. Made from the same quality of materials, these are "one size fits most" covers which work like a slipcover and are compatible with many different types of boat.

Specialty boat covers are made for boats which need a specialized type of marine boat upholstery to accommodate the features of the boat; for example, ski boats or deck boats with T-towers . These boats are constructed with long tower slots lined with hook and loop closures and reinforcement at important stress points.

For the boat types that have T-Towers, Tournament boats, or V-Hulls these boats offer the same specially designed covers that fit the boat model in specific. Each cover is constructed with these quality marine boat upholstery features: 8 oz. Performance Poly-Guard, a handy dual-zippered entry on both port and starboard side for easy access to and from the boat; double-reinforced bow area for bow pulpit and anchor roller. These marine boat covers are excellent for storage and mooring with a fit that is designed for single engines with bow rails up to 24\'\' (dual engines, simply order next size up). Each cover comes standard with the following: Self-Adhesive Boat Cover Reinforcement Kit; Heavy-Duty Boat Cover Tie Down Kit (12 Straps); Rope Ratchet &Two Support Poles.

When your boat is protected by a high quality custom boat cover, your boat will be well protected from the stresses of the off season including the cold, snow and ice of winter weather. It will also be well protected during trailering and storage, making sure that your boat is ready to go for the boating season next year, all thanks to good marine boat upholstery.

For those who relish the peace and quiet of fishing by themselves, investing in a fishing kayak may be the perfect thing for you. Designed for one person and the gear that they require for a day on the water, a fishing kayak is the idea boat. As kayaks don't use motors, embarking on a fishing kayak is a blend of entertainment and exercise.

If you have never looked into purchasing a fishing kayak before, there're many things that you will need to bear in mind. Typically, a standard sports kayak will be unsuitable for use as a fishing kayak. This is because of the fact that a fishing kayak needs to hold a diversity more gear than the standard sporting kayak. They're usually altered to permit for more storage space, as well as have places for your rods to rest when you are fishing. The more high end a fishing kayak you purchase, the more features it will have, such as built in fish detector, live wells and additional storage space. Some kayaks are commonly larger than normal, letting for good balance and stability on the water. Nevertheless, these take more energy to get out to fishing holes, which may be a downside.

When you are preparing a fishing kayak trip, its predominantly recommended that you take a partner with you. While kayaks are only built for one person, there's safety in numbers. On the open ocean or in a bay, river or lake, troubles can crop up for anyone on a ship, vessel or kayak.

Having another kayak with you can ward off an accident from becoming disastrous. Prior to you plan a great trip, see if you can find someone who is willing to go with you. If you can not find someone to go with you, or you desire to go on your own, it is advised that you chart your journey in advance, also as carry a GPS device with you on the fishing kayak so that you can send messages and a GPS signal if you encounter trouble.

Because of the concern for safety in a fishing kayak, numerous kayaks available on the fair will have remarkable compartments that are waterproof and designed to hold emergency units, such as a hand held GPS. These characteristics a good number of times cost more, especially in the case of a extreme end fishing kayak, as space on the kayak is already inadequate.

Bass fish are found all over this planet in all kinds of watery haunts from the ocean itself to remote streams and hidden lakes, to that little neighborhood pond that you remember as a kid. They have been proven by time to be the most popular game fish above all other types, and not only are they fun to fish and catch, but they make for good eating as well.

The bass fish as a whole are divided into two main groups based on their affinity for the type of water they are found in; we have the marine varieties, and the fresh water varieties. The scientific name for the order they belong to is Perciformes which literally means "perch-like" fishes. That moniker was derived from the Middle English word "bars" which way back in English history meant "perch". It has come down through the ages and been modified to today's spoken word of "bass". When you see a large group of bass swimming together, it is called a shoal.

There a numerous types of bass fish found in all sorts of watery environments; from small streams and remote ponds and lakes, to the ocean itself. The two main types of bass are referred to as temperate basses and black basses of the scientific family Moronidae. The temperate basses are the striped bass and the white bass; while the black bass group contains the largemouth bass, small mouth, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.

Along with these types of bass fish are found many others that are known as bass even though they fall under different scientific categories. The examples of fish known to anglers as bass are called the Australian bass, black sea bass, and giant sea bass. A search of the bass family records will turn up many other types that fall under this category, but these are the main ones familiar to most fishermen.

Bass fishing is the most popular game fishing sport without a doubt, and there are legions of anglers who would attest to that. A whole industry has built up around the bass fish, and there are hundreds upon hundreds of online websites where you can go to get any bit of information you want about the world of bass fishing or join a forum to talk with other bass fishermen; as well as specialty sports stores that specialize in the sport. There are all kinds of boats designed just for bass fishing, lures, equipment, recreational lodges built near bodies of water that support bass---the list is endless.

In order to fully participate in the thrill and the excitement of the sport of going after bass fish, you really must experience it from atop a boat; and there are hundreds of styles, models, sizes and price ranges for bass boats. The average bass boat is 16 to 26 feet in length, made from fiberglass or aluminum, and by law---must have an electric trolling motor mounted on the bow. There are flat boats, electric boats, jon boats---there is a bass boat for almost everyone in every price range.

The sport of bass fishing is loved by many the world over and for very good reason; because the enjoyment of pursuing the bass fish is exciting in many ways. When you are totally outfitted and have a great little boat that you can park yourself on and just relax for the day on a remote lake or pond; or conversely are having the time of your life hooking and working a fighting bass fish on the end of the line----the fun is never ending and reaffirms the fact for you loud and clear just how much bass fishing is loved by the fishing world.

A lot of people have a hobby and one of the most popular hobbies is fishing. There's so much that is involved in this sport and hobby so it's not surprising that so many people enjoy it. If you're looking for equipment in order to take up this hobby then you should buy online. However, when you're shopping online, remember that you'll need to do some research if you want to get a good deal.

Buying online requires a bit of patience and a bit of time. You should probably set aside a few hours so that you can dedicate your time to finding the good deals. However, just remember that you don't always have to buy straight away. You could even take a few days to decide on what you need.

Taking your time is important when you're buying fishing equipment. You don't want to buy things you don't need and you really don't want to waste any money. Don't rush into anything because otherwise you could end up missing out on deals or you could end up buying things that are at a rip off price.

The first thing you should consider is the type of purchase you're planning on. This will be an important aspect of your decisions so make sure you understand what you're looking for before you buy anything or agree to anything. It's important that you're made aware of everything available on today's market so that you can make informed decisions.

Just make sure that you are able to put in the time to save yourself some money. If you're not then go ahead and buy whatever. Just remember that it's much easier to save money if you've done some research and had a good look around on today's market to find out what else is available.

Overall, buying fishing equipment on the web is really easy but it does require some research. If you want to save money and get yourself a good deal then set aside some time so that you can really focus on getting a good deal. Don't rush yourself into anything that you may end up regretting.

With thousands of fishing lakes across the world, picking the one you wish to expend your time at when a fishing journey can be disconcerting. Because of the wide range in variety, its advised that you fishing lakes that have the type of fish that you desire. This may seem manifest, but there're many fishers who decide which lake to fish at based off of location and not based off of the stock that lives within the fishing lakes.

Once you have verified what type of fish you wish to fish for, you will require to check the locations of the fishing lakes. Numerous of the optimal fishing lakes are in remote locations because of the fact that pollutants aren't as cursory to enter these lakes than they're at lakes situated near major populations. As many of the good sporting fish require cleaner water, you will predominantly have to go to remote locations to get the best. If you are willing to compromise on the quantity or sort of fish, you may find fishing lakes that are closer to cities and major towns.

In addition to general location and sort of fish in the fishing lakes, you will wish to think of the landscape around the lakes. In the case of remote fishing lakes, there are some hazards associated with fishing. These may include snake bites, bear attacks and wolves in the constituency. If you are arrangement on embarking to exceedingly remote fishing lakes, you require to ensure you are taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself and anyone who is fishing with you. If you wish to go on a fishing adventure into the wilds, it is recommended that you go with a good tour guide, as they will know how to access the best fishing lakes, know the fishing holes, and know how to avoid any dangers that may be in the state.

When fishing, peculiarly in remote areas, you'll wish to make sure someone in your group has a GPS. This is particularly important for those who do not own cell phones. As numerous GPS units now include emergency characteristics built in, aid will be able to locate and get to you if some thing were to happen.

When organization a fishing journey to renowned fishing lakes, you'll wish to make sure that your fishing license is in order, as rangers and local officials in the state are known to do check points and watch for those without a license. While this is less common in remote locations, the penalties and fees can get quite extreme if you are caught without the proper documentation.

Catching more big carp is much easier when you know some very stimulating details about bait components, how fish sense your baits, how to manipulate fish physiology to make fish want to eat our baits more and more! Many of the questions anglers ask about baits and fishing are pretty irrelevant compared to some of the most important which are so often over-looked because the angler is so conditioned to thinking like a commercially-manipulated angler instead of thinking like a fish which is far superior of course! When your thinking about baits choices and how to manipulate fish senses and behaviours in our favour against them begins with the fish themselves you have incredible potential power compared to anglers who merely follow the herd!

So in the beginning when considering bait at all, why start of with bait itself at all when it is far more productive by starting off with taking a much better look at the fish?! Relatively very few anglers understand carp in detail so it is no surprise they have little idea how their baits might possibly work to attract fish to take baited hooks inside their mouths " but if you understood this imagine the power this provides you with over anglers with little or no knowledge or insight regarding this incredibly vital aspect of fishing.

When speaking to many fellow anglers it is clear that the vast majority are dependant on expensive readymade boilies and pellets. When anglers are dependant on readymade baits they are completely at the mercy of others to decide their bait modes of action and competitiveness over other baits, and cost; which is not necessarily an ideal situation to be in. When you are dependant upon readymade baits instead of producing your own, your bait budget is to a very large extent decided by the pricing of readymade baits.

Why allow someone else to decide your fishing budget when you can do it yourself and save an absolute fortune?! Whether your readymade baits cost you 5 pounds or 12 pounds a kilogram you can undercut and vastly reduce this cost and still out-fish all those popular readymade baits " when you know how! Once again you need to know some of the most vitally important details of fish senses, and how to best exploit them to get most bites by leveraging various (endlessly varied) combinations of ingredients, special compounds, liquid foods, flavour components, oils etc.

Avoiding bait making mistakes can be avoided by learning from others who have the long experience over the years to refine their knowledge and bait making methods, thinking and insights etc. My 34 years of homemade carp bait making has gone through many changing levels of experience, feedback and changing awareness but well over 80 percent of all my homemade baits have caught from at least the first cast and mistakes are really only priceless feedback towards even better baits! Certain carp waters demand specific bait alterations because no water or fish stock or ecosystem is necessarily identical, and it is very important to know how to out-fish competing baits by leverage of unique bait substances to achieve extra edges over them in many ways.

Bait-making beginners usually make the most common mistake of falling into the trap of thinking like an angler and relying on personal judgements and opinions about bait substances and flavours to formulate baits instead of starting off with the fish themselves (which is obviously where the true power is!) Avoid limiting your bait success by getting to know your fish very well indeed inside and out! By focussing on the fish in the first instance and not on bait substances you will be thinking like a carp and be able to get the edge over the majority who merely think like anglers.

Many very effective bait substances appear not to initiate a response from carp when applied to water on their own, but applied in combination with other substances very definitely have powerful effects in either many obvious or just as often much more hidden more subtle internal ways that work over a period of time after baits have been eaten! Many bait substances are not even used to trigger feeding or to attract fish directly but can make baits more noticeable to fish or more palatable or make them much more habit-forming! I laugh when anglers refer to their favourite flavours in terms of describing their baits because it often baits that smell of nothing discernible that can be the most productive for big wary fish. In bait terms, when you fully comprehend that carp are able to detect certain substances down to as little as a few parts in a billion in solution, then your dependence on your human perceptions and interpretations of your dull human senses looks very shaky indeed and you can see why it is not necessary for your senses and irrational human opinions to act as a guide in your bait-making and you do not need to be able to taste or smell your baits to be confident they work!

Carp are constantly evolving individuals able to sense new substances to various degrees even if foreign to their aquatic environment and so are able to monopolise new potential food sources " something we can exploit to maximum effect to catch more fish! Carp an be conditioned to respond to our baits in similar ways to dogs being trained to behave in ways their owner wants by rewarding them with snacks and designing unique new baits to provide both instant and long-term rewards certainly can condition their behaviours in our unique favour when regularly applied as well as affecting their future taste and smell preferences etc! You can choose specific ingredients, additives and liquids etc to manipulate carp modes of feeding or condition senses or certain modes of behaviours or exploit or adapt preferences leading to many more bites on your baits compared to other baits, so it really pays to choose wisely and find out more! (For far more information see my unique bait-making ebooks and bait secrets website Baitbigfish right now!)

By Tim Richardson.

The group of islands known as the Maldives are located geographically in the tropical belt, and have a warm climate all year. The weather is largely influenced by the Southwest and northwest monsoons which bring some rain but plenty of sunshine.

The Maldives islands accomodate some of the most diverse and amazing marine life in the world, with thousands of reefs made up of over 200 different types of coral, and as many different species of marine life you can see.

The diving at resorts such as Filitheyo offer excellent diving for all levels of ability. The Filitheyo island resort has a marine channel adjacent to each side of the island and several shallow thilas inside the atoll that cater for new and inexperienced divers.

Many people visit these islands because of their amazing and uncrowded beaches. Many island resorts, such as Filitheyo has great beaches that are unbroken all around the island offering great walks and solitude.

What is amazing about many resorts is that they have been developed with a contemporary style without compromising any of their natural beauty and tranquil charm. You will find that reception areas are generally complete with modern conveniences such as internet hotspots, but the tropical beauty of the islands are unspoilt, with tranquil accommodation and private beach areas shaded by ubiquitous tall palms and other indigenous vegetation.

Many resorts, such as Filitheyo have water villas or water bungalows and these are generally the most expensive but most luxurious accomodation and the snorkeling is always just a few steps away. At Filitheyo, the villas are very nice and comfortable but are open on each side to their neighbors so visitors who want more privacy may be better suited in either a superior or deluxe room. Some guests will arrange to split their holiday between different room types to vary the experience, check with your agent to see if this is possible before booking your trip.

Many Maldives resorts also cater specially for getting married during your holiday with wedding parties that can be pre-arranged in advance. Bandos island resort pushes the boat out, so to speak, by offering the "Kuda Bandos Sunset Wedding" featuring a traditional island ceremony complete with a private cruise for the newlyweds on a Dhoni (Maldivian boat).

For many, going on a cruise seems like the ideal vacation. Modern cruises offer many advantages over other types of vacation. A cruise gives you the freedom to see the world without the hassle of planning every part of the trip. Indeed, cruises offer the ultimate in carefree travel.

Some people associate ocean cruises with the rich and famous. However, the cruise industry has expanded over the last couple of decades. Now there are many different cruise lines competing for you business. These cruise lines cater to different markets and offer different services. Which such diversity, it is good to peruse a cruise ship rating guide.

Learning About Ratings

Many cruise lines invite industry experts to try their cruises and administer a cruise ship rating. These ratings allow potential customers to identify pros and cons of various cruise lines and package options. Following, are some of the commonly used categories for cruise ratings.

One rated category is that of cuisine. Most cruise ships offer outstanding food. Some even have food available twenty four hours a day. This rating takes into consideration the quality of the food and its available. It will give you an idea of how many restaurants are onboard and the different types of foods available.

Cruise line entertainment is often spectacular and is no doubt one of the greatest draws. No cruise guide would neglect to mention a cruise ship rating for entertainment. Some cruises feature world-class entertainment. Casinos, night clubs, theaters, and concerts are not unusual. You don't want to neglect researching the entertainment offerings of each cruise!

Another important consideration to make when choosing cruise lines, is the quality of service provided by the ship's crew. The experience you have with the crew can make or break your trip. This cruise ship rating takes into consideration the overall feel of the being on the ship. It also notes the professionalism and attitude of crew members.

Another point on virtually every cruise ship rating, is the price. This price for a cruise can depend on many factors and it was must be considered in relation to the other points covered. The price and the overall value of a cruise are two different things. However, by taking into consideration all of the different ratings, you can get a pretty good idea of which cruise line is best for you.

Getting a yacht or a boat is a dream that many individuals have. Most individuals think of it as a synonym of a life of relaxing, comforting, and not a care in the world. They picture themselves after their retirement, savoring the sea or a lake, taking a ride in their boat, surrounded by the sound of nature, and without a thing in the world to worry as regards.

Notwithstanding, getting a boat isn't as simple as that, as people who in reality have boats have found out. In fact, they require as much if not more maintenance than cars or other vehicles. And unless you reside by the beach or a lake, you will have to tow it there. In fact, the expense of sustaining a boat is shown in the two most common phrases in the trade. The first one is The two happiest days of your life will be the day you buy your boat, and the day you lastly sell it. The 2nd one goes "A boat is a great hole in the water that you throw money."

That doesn't mean that owing a boat isn't satisfactory. Otherwise nobody would. It just means that, like most rewarding things in life, it takes a good number of work. Notwithstanding it is completely worth it.

One of the things that should be paid peculiar attention to is the anchor, and its anchor rope. As everybody knows, the anchor is what keeps a boat in the same spot and also keeps it from being taken away by the wind or the current. It has to have a size, form and weight appropriate to the boat. Similarly, anchor rope should be appropriate for the boat, the anchor, the type of water that it is going to be used in, the depth of the body of water, and the winch or whatever mechanism the boat has for releasing and pulling the anchor.

A common misconception about anchor rope is that it should be attached to the stern of the boat. That is very uncomfortable and unstable, and it can even be extremely dangerous in bad weather. Anchor rope should be attached to the bow of the boat, which will give it more stability and will let the boat to negotiate the impacts of the waves much good.

Besides, anchor rope should be at least 5 times the estimated depth of the body of water where the boat will be. So, for a depth of 10 feet, the anchor rope should be at least 50 feet long. The extra length of the anchor rope takes into account the change in tide, as well as giving the boat a good number of freedom of movement without having to pull the anchor.

Lastly, for safety reasons, any anchor rope should have a mechanism that will release it in case of emergency. You will lose both the anchor and the anchor rope, but your boat wouldn't capsize as easily.

Exercise is important to keeping a healthy lifestyle. Because we have a large range of exercise options to suit your needs, it often takes more than a little exploration to decide on the correct one for you. Yet, once you think about it, simple is usually best. Running is pretty much as simple as you'll find. Running is an ability hardwired into all of us. We start our lives being taught to stand, then walk, then run. Running is used as a mechanism for overtaking prey of some kind or to avoid being eaten. This has motivated manking since time immemorial; the only change is the reason; ancient man ran to survive, today's man runs to arrive to work on time. Consider the Garmin GPSmap 378 Receiver for your needs.

Of course, running can be employed as a form of exercise. Your speed, resilience, and heart health could improve the most from running. Running shouldn't be attempted in confined places, and is properly experienced in the open air. Even treadmills seem ineffective when compared to running outside, where the surroundings are continually changing and the air isn't thick with sweat. Keeping track of your progress when running outdoors used to be a challenge for some. It is no longer a problem. GPS running watches have exactly what you may require to go running in the open spaces.

GPS running watches are comfortable and hard-wearing. It should not be a problem to wear them even for long periods, and the watches will successfully survive many impacts and scrapes. Runners trip as do the rest of us, after all. Running watches keep track of factors regarding your running performance. The absolutely basic running watches include multi-lap stopwatch functions which let you examine your lap times for comparison. The number of laps these watches will record varies with different brands, and watches with memory capacities of from 3 to 100 laps are on the market. A nice unit for you to consider is the Garmin GPSmap 378 Receiver.

As we seek out more complex watches, exercising can get more entertaining. Heart rate is a good sign of your athletic performance: it indicates the level of effort your body is putting in toward the results you're seeing. You might be assuming that measuring your heart rate outside is hard to do, if not outright impossible. Tracking a person's heart rate does not depend upon electrodes hard wired to an imposing, overpriced electronic obelisk. With merely an adjustable chest strap and wireless transmission, GPS running watches could monitor your heart rate. This provides you with the freedom to monitor your heart rate whenever you want; you won't be required to quit moving.

GPS helps you to find out your place in the world, within meters or even centimeters of where your feet are. With a little modification, GPS can be used to observe more information. By using your place and cross-referencing that with elevation tables, a GPS system could show your altitude, something useful for mountain climbers and explorers. Your rate of travel and direction could even be figured, by comparing point-to-point times and locations. The coolest advantage of owning GPS running watches is you are able to monitor where you are, wherever you are! You may want to look into the Garmin GPSmap 378 Receiver.

GPS running watches are diminutive wonders out of man's invention. Runners, cyclists, or any athlete stands to find a use for one of these satellite-interfaced gems.