Fishing Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Monday, 15th September 2008 @ 9:49 AM

A pike by definition is a kind of fish that is mainly found in the northern region of America, and northern hemisphere in general. It is common to find the pike fish in Europe, Dakota and Russia. Most fishermen describe the pike as one of the most exciting and adventurous fish to catch, especially during winter. Fishing for other types of fish is quite a hustle especially during the winter, as the fish tend to shut down and hide. The pike however is different because even with the change of weat... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Monday, 15th September 2008 @ 2:56 AM

The halibut is a species of fish that is found along the Pacific Coast. The halibut is the largest flatfish around. It is also one of the largest saltwater species found anywhere. Many of the ones previously caught have weighed over 600 pounds! That is an amazing fish. Could you imagine reeling in something that size? There is no wonder so many anglers seek out the halibut for both the sport and as a food source. The halibut is one of the tastiest species of fish you will ever e... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 11:55 PM

Walleye fishing is very popular in many areas including the Detroit River. The larger fish can put up a strong fight and they are considered to be one of the best tasting fresh water fish around. Not only do they taste good but they are easy to filet and prepare as a meal making them the number one choice for many anglers. The Detroit River is an excellent place to fish for walleye especially when they travel into the river from Lake Erie to prepare for the spawning season. During this ti... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 11:46 PM

Fishing is considered the number one pastime and loved by men, women and children everywhere. It is a good way for families to enjoy the outdoors together. Friends can gather together and have a great time on the lakes and rivers fishing and it is even a wonderful way to relax and let the cares of the world pass on by. Ice fishing is becoming more popular than ever because anglers are realizing all the benefits it has to offer. If you don't mind the cold, it is the prefect time to g... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 11:46 PM

Ice fishing is one of the most popular forms of fishing in society today. There are many individuals who go for the ocean fishing, just for fun fishing, and then there are those fish anglers who have the determination of ice fishing. Ice fishing isn't exactly as easy as it looks and there's a lot of preparation that goes into ice fishing too. Not to mention that as the weather changes, adjustments have to be made by the individual as well. This also goes with the territory of ic... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 11:42 PM

Anyone that has fished for walleye will tell you that trolling for walleye is a great way of catching the tasty fish. These individuals will also tell you it is a great way to get more than just a few. Actually, by trolling it allows an individual to cover a larger area and have your bait in the water for a longer period of time, as being compared to simply cast into the water. Amazingly, walleye love to chase their food. So, in all fairness trolling at a slow speed will essentially attra... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 11:41 PM

Although there are several different types of fishing lures available on the market today, there are those that seem to be more effective than others. However, when it comes to the individual and his or her preferences, the most effective lures might not be the same. However, when it comes to pike and being a great fishing angler, knowing which lures are effective is important. While everyone fishing for pike is going to have his or her personal favorites, there are those lures out there ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 11:31 PM

Winter walleye fishing is growing in popularity all the time. Anglers are learning that ice fishing has many advantages over any other time of the year. For one thing, it is less competition and the walleye are hungry so the odds of them striking your line are greatly increased. It's easy to find a location to fish and you don't have a lot of noise scaring the fish away. Ice fishing does require you have the right equipment before you set out. You don't want to go out on t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 11:30 PM

To a visitor in Arkansas, Walleye fishing wouldn't seem to be a major activity in the state since most of the locations for walleye fish is in the north. Lake Greers Ferry happens to be the best spot for walleye fishing in the state, where the largest walleye ever caught in the state fell short by just a mere two pounds from the world's heaviest walleye ever caught. Locations Located 80 miles north of Little Rock, Arkansas, you will find the expansive 32,000 acre Greer Ferry ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 10:19 PM

If you are searching for one of the most exciting places to go fishing in the United States you should make plans to visit Florida's Cocoa Beach. It is considered the most productive and diverse fishing area found in the United States. Once you have experienced some of what this awesome beach has to offer in the way of fishing, you will want to make visiting Cocoa Beach Florida a regular routine. It will take several trips to discover all the wonderful fishing areas found at Cocoa B... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 10:17 PM

Saltwater flats fishing is a highly specialized form of the sport itself. In many respects it is more like hunting than fishing. Often you are hunting specific fish rather than targeting a species in general. You are looking for the fish and then presenting your offering to them in manner similar to a hunter that stalks prey in the forest or jungle. It is very important that you have the proper equipment to fish in the saltwater flats. You will be fishing water that is anywher... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 10:06 PM

Every good angler has a variety of tackle that they have been collecting for years. Different types of tackle are required for freshwater and saltwater fishing. If you are new to fishing and in the process of getting started there are a few necessities you will need to begin your collection. Your tackle is very important if you want to be a successful angler. It is the only connection you have with the fish and one of the main things that will be the difference between being a good angle... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 9:53 PM

Tarpon are really big fish with no known food value, and are usually regarded as a catch and release sport fish. However, they are a thrilling catch largely due to their gigantic size. The average Tarpon is about six foot long and 150 pounds with it not being uncommon at all to catch Tarpon over eight feet ling and over 300 pounds large. This giant of the sea normally dines on small fish and crustaceans. They spawn in the spring and are most easily caught from March until June, with the warmer c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 9:42 PM

Have you ever been bay fishing? A bay is described as a notch or stretch of shoreline that is too small to be considered a gulf but too large to be a cove. Bays provide cover and have an abundance of baitfish making it the perfect place for many species of fish to thrive. This makes it an excellent fishing opportunity for any angler looking for a great day on the water. Bay fishing is very popular and enjoyed by anglers both young and old. It is just as fun and exciting as fishing in lak... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 9:31 PM

Some people choose to fish from shore because they have no boat. Others choose to fish from shore, because they suffer from seasickness or have time constraints that prohibit them from taking the time to get out on the water, and they still want to put a line in the water and see what will bite. No matter your reasons, if you have decided to give shore fishing from the beach a try, there are certain beach fishing strategies for stimulating shore strikes that you can take that will allow... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 9:27 PM

When you are dealing with a beginning angler you want to find tackle that can be used in a variety of situations. Experienced anglers who are experts will often have specialized tackle for each situation that they will encounter. Beginners however do not have the expertise to use all of this equipment. The tackle list I will outline in this article will be gear towards the person new to our hobby. You can buy an all purpose fishing rod for no more than twenty dollars that will be excell... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Daniel Eggertsen @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 9:24 PM

Tarpons are one of the most popular saltwater species around. It can be very rewarding and exciting to reel in one of these extraordinary fish. The more you know about tarpons, their habitat and eating habits the better you will be able to catch them so take some time to learn all you can. Tarpons feed the most aggressively during the end of spring and the beginning of summer. Therefore, this is the best time to go tarpon fishing even though they can be caught all year long. Most... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Martin Brinkmann @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 10:13 AM

In the breathtaking waters of Alaska, fishing for rainbow trout has always been an angler's delight. There are two main ways to try and hook a rainbow trout when you are fishing. One popular method is with a traditional fishing reel and rod in a lake. Anglers can fish from either the shore or from a boat and can often stake out the areas most likely to be sheltering some of the fish. There is a large variety of lures and bait that can be used when fishing in one of Alaska's magn... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Bill Miller @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 9:35 AM

If you're like me, chances are you've owned one or more spincast reels in your lifetime. These little inexpensive reels have been around for over 50 years and are still catching fish today. One of the first and one that is still popular today is the Zebco 33 that was introduced back in 1954. It's inventer, R.D Hull, pitched the idea to the then "Zero Hour Bomb Company" as a fishing reel that wouldn't backlash. He told the executives at the company that f... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Fishing | By Martin Brinkmann @ Friday, 12th September 2008 @ 11:15 PM

When it comes to fishing Ontario offers some of the best fishing that you will ever do. It has been said that 30 pounders have been caught there are numerous occasions. If you are wanting to catch the best fish possible you must make sure you have the perfect time. Timing is very important when it comes to Pike fishing. When fishing in the north you will notice that the water seems to remain cooler than the south so there is usually tons of great fishing that still can be done. In the sum... more...