Fishing Tips

Match the Hatch in Fly Fishing

One of the greatest challenges of fly fishing is to “match the hatch”, that is, to choose a fly which most closely resembles the predominant insect on the stream at the time during which you fly fish. The emergence of aquatic insects is fondly referred to as the “hatch” by fly fishers. The fish eat […]

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Locating Fish in the Water

No matter what sort of gear or equipment you use, you cannot catch fish unless you cast where they are in the water. These tips will help you figure out how to read the water and figure out where the fish are hiding. Using the techniques suggested here will improve your fishing success. First off, […]

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Tips for Buying Fly Fishing Gear

Fly fishing is a technical and challenging way to fish. If you are looking to get into fly fishing, the selection of gear and supplies required can be daunting. There many different rods, reels, and even fly fishing line that can be used. Then you’ll need to get some waiters to be able to stand […]

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Live Bait Fishing Techniques

Whether you are an amateur angler or a professional deep sea fisherman, the type of bait you use can means the difference between fishing success and failure. Live bait often works when nothing else will. Live bait is a term that covers many different critters. This includes many different types of maggots, worms of many […]

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Catch and Release Fishing Technique

Catch and release fishing is a great way to experience the thrill of fishing without depleting fish stock. Catching and then releasing them back into the water ensures that fish populations remain healthy, and allow other anglers to experience the joy of reeling in that big one. In many locations catch and release is required […]

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Choosing the Right Fishing Hook

Whether you are an amateur angler or a professional deep sea fisherman, the type and quality of the fishing hook you use can mean the difference between fishing success and failure. With so many different sorts of hooks on the market, making the decision what sort of hook to use can be overwhelming. These tips […]

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Tides for Fishing

So where should you look for information on tides for fishing? Below are some links to quickly find tide charts and tide tables for fishing spots near you. At some point during the year those of us living along the coast will probably put a line into saltwater. It doesn’t matter if you are trolling […]

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Tying Common Fishing Knots

Fishermen have many methods to tie a fishing knot. This article describes step by step how to tie three of the most commonly used fishing knots. Practicing these knots until you are proficient is a great way to make sure that your line is secure so you do not lose the trophy fish you are […]

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Teach a Kid to Fish – Fishing with Children

Teaching a kid to fish is rewarding for you and for the child. Before you teach a kid to fish you should consider what techniques are most helpful in explaining fishing to the youngest anglers. These suggestions are a great resource for learning special methods and activities to teach fishing to kids. Take your child […]

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Ice Fishing – Catching Fish in the Winter Cold

Ice fishing is popular with sportsmen in the north where lakes freeze over for months at a time. These tips are helpful for those new to ice fishing and cover topics such as using an ice auger, keeping warm, and what gear to bring for a day fishing on the ice. Preparations Dress the part […]

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