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February 5th, 2010 Comments off

An Introduction to the Art of Fly-fishing

Fly fishing differs from regular fishing because you don’t use a heavy lure and a light line. Instead, using a fake fly on the end of the line, you cast out a heavy line with a thinner leader on the end. Often a color of ribbon, thread, or fur is tied to the fly. This gives fish the impression that what they see is a bug that they eat. Fly Fishing Lines are much heavier than regular fishing line, but are often designed to float. There are two types of fly fishing. Dry Fly fishing involves the fly remaining on the surface of the water. Wet water fly fishing involves sinking the fly down into the water. Both methods are very effective. The use of the techniques is up to the person fishing and the circumstances on “fishing trips.

Fly fishing is practiced throughout the United States and Canada. The most common states for fly fishing are Montana, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California, and Alaska. This is because of the amount of fish flowing through the Rocky Mountain area. West Yellowstone is considered the major hub for great fly fishing. More fish are caught here than any other location. Areas of Canada including Alberta as well as other water areas throughout the world are great locations for fly fishing.

Fly fishing is a great sport enjoyed by fisherman all over the world. This method of fishing requires artificial flies, and a rod that is very flexible. The sport of fly fishing has been around since at least 200 A.D. The first knowledge of the sport is found in books written during that time period. Today the sport remains very popular. Most people fly fish for trout, salmon, and bass.

This sport of fly fishing continues to be very popular, with no sign of letting up any time soon. Fly fishing enthusiasts spend lots of time and money fly fishing. They buy the best equipment and travel to the best fishing locations, hoping to be lucky enough to catch that great fish swimming upstream.

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Stevie James is an experienced fisherman who has set up a Free Fishing Information website to offer free tips, techniques and tutorials that will really help you on the way to more successful and more enjoyable fishing!

Barramundi Fishing in Thailand, an Amazing Days Fishing for the Ultimate Predator

Firstly, I have to admit my ignorance, when I was told that there were Barramundi in Thailand I was very surprised. Thinking they were only native to Australia, it was pointed out to me that these fish in fact populate many freshwater lakes throughout Asia. So I went along to Bor Num Lake with a friend of mine (John); who is also a keen angler and has been living in Bangkok for over thirteen years.

The lake is actually called Bor Num Barramundi fishing park, and the ticket for the day cost 100 Thai baht (approx 2 British pounds or 3 US dollars), excellent value for money. It is possible to hire spinning rods and tackle for an additional 100 baht per person. Bor Num Lake also offers the chance to try your hand at fly fishing; the price is the same which ever code of fishing is chosen. It was suggested to us that we use lures when fishing for the barramundi, we were in total agreement -lure fishing always appeals- as the action and excitement is second to none when fishing for predators using this system.

It turns out that fishing for barramundi is extremely popular amongst Thais, especially at the weekends where many come to enjoy the fishing activities. Though catching and eating your quarry is something that has never appealed to me, many anglers here, Thais and foreigners alike do. You can enjoy these fish in the restaurant for -an additional cost- if you so wish, the fish is prepared by the local chefs to your taste (the lake is frequently stocked, to counter the fish taken for the pot).You can always put the fish back if this is not your bag.

There is not much protection from the sun here, so one must stay well covered up as the sun will easily nuke the skin, even sun block struggles to keep the rays at bay. So a good hat and a long sleeved shirt are the order of the day.

The staff were very friendly giving us plenty of tips and advice, without which I feel we may have struggle to catch; when fishing here one needs to use different techniques than when at home fishing.

The Barramundi have been farmed commercially in lakes here in Thailand for over twenty years, they are extremely aggressive hunters and when hooked give one serious fight. Usually clearing the water with energetically charged leaps, which causes large splashes as they land again, bringing the angler much approved applause and cheer from the local observers.

We found that poppers with a fly attached to a 30lb leader proved to be the most successful lures (as recommended by the guide). Barramundi have a sharp gill plate and the larger fish can cut through 40lb Fluorocarbon shock leader in one swipe. We used bait casting rods 6 feet in length and bait casting reels which are used specifically for lure fishing (they look very much like multiplying reels).

The lake is not a fish farm and it is quite easy to blank here if the wrong methods are used, but if you get it right a fantastic day will be had. The fish do vary in size form 1kg (2.2lb) up to and beyond 10kg (22lbs).

Unbelievably the first cast of the day resulted in John hitting into a monster, with in seconds this Barramundi leapt clear of the water creating much excitement in the camp (the guide pointing out that when the fish breaches the water, it is best to lower the tip of the rod, so as not to give the fish too much chance of shedding the hook) John then proceeded to wrestle for a further five minutes with his quarry, again the magnificent barramundi cleared the water several more times before finally subduing to the net. A 4.8kg fish on the first cast and about twenty more in total, not bad at all for a couple of beginners.

A few tips:-

It is debatable whether to use a tour company or not. If you are confident of finding your way and have your own transport then it is not essential to pay the extra for a tour company. The staff at Born Num is very experienced and probably knows more about their water than the guides from agencies.

If live bait fishing you must buy out the fish, you can not catch and release when live baiting due to the almost guaranteed take.

A small tip is appreciated but not compulsory for the guides at Bor Num – we gave B100 tip for good service all day

The guides are kept very bust usually looking after 5 or 6 anglers at a time.

Food and drinks are ordered via the guide, so you do not have to leave the waters edge.

Toilets are not European Style, but clean.

There is a very friendly atmosphere and the local fishermen are only too willing to help, giving friendly advice and tips without being too intrusive.

So all in all a fantastic day was had by all and we became hooked ourselves and will certainly be returning to Bor Num very soon.

About the Author

Jason Butler is a free lance writer. He is currently residing in Thailand and enjoying life. Writing articles on Fishing and Steam engine models is a passion of his. He is also a scuba Diving Instructor with over ten years experience.

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Lure Fly

September 12th, 2007 Comments off

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Fly Fishing Lures

In the general sport of fishing, you use lures to catch your fish; however, when you are fly fishing, the word lure only marginally applies. Sure, you are trying to lure the fish to your bait, but when you are fly fishing, you use flies to entice the fish. So when we talk about lures in the sport of fly fishing, we are really speaking about flies.

You see, fish eat bugs. They rely on flies, grasshoppers, and other insects for their food source. When you are fly fishing, you attempt to mimic the look and movement of their food. Therefore, the lure that you are providing them with are called flies.

There are all sorts of fly fishing lures, or flies, that you can use depending on the area you are fishing and the type of fish you want to catch. Most of these lures are available at commercial retail outlets, but you can also make them yourself. The key is to have several different lures available to you so you can adapt to the situation you are fishing in.

Take a few moments when getting on the river or stream to observe the types of insects that are around you. Take a small net like they use for goldfish and skim the top of the water. See what you collect inside and then use a lure that looks like the bugs in the net.

Whatever type of fly or insect that is predominantly in the area is what the fish are feeding on. You’ll catch more fish when you lure them with what they already know are food sources. While most fish will eat whatever they can find, if they are used to seeing may flies on top of the water, they will be more apt to bite than if you dangle a caddis fly over their heads.

Your fly fishing lures should be simple. Regular fishing lures are often huge with all sorts of shiny danglers and bright colors. They, too, are meant to mimic food sources, but the idea of fly fishing is to catch fish using the natural food that is always available. That’s why flies are kept simple looking and small.

You can lure fish to your line using a variety of tools. But when you are fly fishing, lures become one of the most important tools you can have in your arsenal. Using the right lure, or fly, is so important. It can make a big difference between catching a ton of fish or just a few. Choose your lures carefully when fly fishing and reap the benefits!

About the Author

Steve has been fishing for many years. There is nothing he likes better than spending a few hours on the side of a river or lake trying to catch the ultimate fish. He has travelled extensively throughout the world and never lets an opportunity go by to try out the local fishing. He has written a book on the subject of Fly Fishing which can be purchased at http://fishing.articleland.co.uk . He can also be reached for further information at his website http://www.articleland.co.uk

Fly Lures

A lure can be anything with feathers, fur, ribbon, beads and other sorts of artificial materials tied to the hook. A fly lure’s main purpose is to attract or imitate a target species. The materials used for a lure are made in a sense so they can appear as real-life insects in water.

There are several types of fly lure. There are even some recommended by fly fishing experts because of the general appearance in water but in many cases, these fly lures have different characteristics in the water so it really depends on your own purpose.

Crankbaits has the ability to behave much like “bird dogs” in fish hunting. In using crankbaits, expect for it to plunge in to the water and dive deeper compared to other lures. So if you’re in for deeper water fishing, crankbaits are the best choice. Don’t forget to use long rods though; rods between 6.5 to 7 feet are ideal.

Next is called the Jigging spoons or also known as the “structure lures”. This type of lure is most often used by experienced fishers. Its main characteristic can be used best when fishing for species in deep waters with unstable temperatures.

The spinnerbaits is the most ideal type of lure for any kind of fishing. You need not worry about the type of rod or line or even cover if you want to use spinnerbaits. Also, spinnerbaits can be used at any time of the year regardless of the type of weather and water.

Of course, for clear water fishing, there is the lure called Tube jigs. Fish living in clear water are inactive but tube jigs behave much like drop bait so experts recommend this lure to use.

And last but not the least of recommended fishing lures are called the Vibrating lures. These lures are either made of plastic or metal and they tend to sink fast in deep waters. When you get a catch, pulling back the line in with this lure on it gives off a vibrating effect, thus the name it’s given.

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Carp Fly Fishing

December 20th, 2005 Comments off

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Fly Fishing Spots- Best Of Them In The USA

Everywhere in the United States quite many exciting and beautiful places exist which are excellent for fly fishing. Following article highlights quite many of the places.

Sitka in Alaska

Sitka, Alaska is one stopover for salmon which heads to Washington, British Columbia, and many other Alaskan waters. In Sitka, the fly fishermen have higher rates of fishing catch compared to other marine areas in Southeast Alaska. To fish in this area the best month seems to be June.

Colorado River in Arizona

The Colorado River is at Lees Ferry in Arizona. It is one among the best spots for fly fishing spots, especially for Rainbow Trout. The fishes are comfortable whole year round in the 15-mile cold water stretch that flows from depths of Lake Powell and in between the Glen Canyon Dam and upper end of Grand Canyon. The fly fishermen could also book guides and go on flats fishing for around 25 pound carp.

Montauk Point in New York

Saltwater Fly fishing would be at its best in Montauk Point, New York. Montauk Point is at the eastern most point in Long Island. It is widely known for the striper fishing. The fly fishermen have many miles of great shoreline where they could cast their fly.

The Gunpowder Falls in Maryland

Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, seems to be an excellent place for catching cold water trout. The deal for starting cold water releases from the Pretty Boy Dam was struck by Trout Unlimited and Maryland state authorities. This resulted in combinations of stocked brown and wild brook, and the rainbow trout. Many of the fly fishing camps is at Gunpowder Falls in State Park.

The Fishing Creek in Pennsylvania

Fishing Creek, Pennsylvania, has always been one among the state’s biggest wild trout streams. It usually stays cool all through the summer. There exists a five-mile stretch namely, the Narrows which is near Lamar and that is quite a popular area for the fly fishing activity.

Driftless Area in Wisconsin

Driftless Area, Wisconsin, too, has some great fly fishing streams which are loaded with brown trout. Furthermore, there is an excellent access to many of the southwestern Wisconsin’s eight countries and there are around 68 streams in the Vernon County alone. It includes the Kickapoo River and the Timber Coulee Creek. Quite many fly fishermen in the area use the mayfly and the caddis imitations.

The Laguna Madre in Texas

Laguna Madre, Texas, which is full of lakes and rivers that is often excellent fly fishing location. Texas has the southern coast too, which is the world’s largest salt-water fly fishing areas. Salt-water flats of the Laguna Madre which is next to the Padre Island are usually full of different varieties of fishes. It makes up for an unusually great experience in fly fishing.

Henry’s Fork in Idaho

Henry’s Fork, Idaho, holds to be another great destination choice for rainbow trout. If fishing near Island Park area, one could better fish in the runoff conditions.

Lake C. W. McConaughy in Nebraska

Lake C. W. McConaughy, Nebraska, which is the largest lake in the state, has quite good fly fishing done. An excellent fly fishing destination in Nebraska is Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. It’s a series of around twenty sandpit lakes which are carved into Platte River basin. The Red Willow reservoir is one favorite spot of fly fishermen within the area.

Kauai in Hawaii

Kauai in Hawaii is another good destination for fly fishing smallmouth, largemouth, and peacock bass. The Garden Isle has excellent salt-water fly fishing, too.

Whether you like salt or fresh water fly fishing sport, there are lots of spots to fish across the United States which offer fly fisherman endless experiences and opportunities.

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Fly Fishing – With The Right Equipment And Technique It Is The Most Enjoyable Sport

Fly fishing is a water sport and a very different fishing technique used to catch big game fish. The sport of fishing is also known as ‘angling’. Salmon and trout are the popular fish that are sought by anglers of fly fishing. In recent times other species of fish such as Bass, carp and pike have been added to the list of game fish that fly fishermen seek the world over. Fly fishing is believed to have originated in Macedonia in the 2nd century and has now become a popular sport among the European and American fishing community.

Fly fishermen have developed many different lures to attract the game they seek. They have also developed ways to cast and reel in the lure to hook the game that more often than not gets fooled into biting. Some of the lures that are popular among fly fishermen include:

1. Emerges and dry flies, these include stone flies and midgets.
2. Nymphs such as Mayflies and worms.
3. Streamers Wet Flies such as buggers and leeches.
4. Saltwater Flies such as marlin and sail fish
5. Bass and Panfish flies examples are crawfish and eels

It is important to have the proper gear for fly fishing. The most important gear is the fly fishing rod. This piece of equipment may vary from 6 feet in length to 12 feet. The fly rod must match the weight of the Fly Line. A mismatched fly rod with the wrong Weight Line will result in improper casting and will ruin the whole exercise. The length of the rod itself is determined by the type of fish the angler is going after the bigger the fish the larger the rod and heavier the line.

The babboo split cane is a popular fly fishing rod. This rod is made by splitting the bamboo into four lengths and gluing it together again over a solid core. Freshwater Trout Fishing is a fly fishing sport that demands this kind of bamboo rod for success. Synthetic fly fishing rods are making their presence known; however, the die-hard fly angler will stick to the traditional bamboo fly rod and tackle.

The line of the bamboo rod is usually made out of horse’s hair. This line needs to be regularly dried or it will rot. The silk line used for fly fishing has the same requirement. However, these days the synthetic nylon line is the best suited for fly fishing as the line is stronger and lighter than the traditional fly fishing line.

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