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The article provides fishing strategies for first-timers. Topics discussed include most challenging aspects of fishing for novices, advice for locating public location with access to the coast accessible for fishing, and suggestion for selecting the appropriate rod and reel. It also mentions spooling fishing line onto the reel.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience from great bottom-fishing off Florida's Central Gulf Coast, along with his tips for successful fishing for bottom-fishing.

The article offers the lessons learned by the author in fishing smallmouth bass. Among these lessons are the use of oddball flies for larger patterns, avoidance of featureless areas such as submerged logs and downed trees, use of different patterns and presentations, and finding for the smallmouth in the cafeteria line.

The article offers tips for anglers by fishing experts Steve Carson and Ernie Prieto related to bait casting in conventional gear which include the importance of practice, matching fishing rod and reel properly, and using a monofilament.

The article offers the author's perspectives about his experience of playing blue-water big fish hunting game. The author recalls that team he was introduced to spearfishing. He tackles the danger associated with spearfishing compared to traditional fishing and hunting. He also shares how he and his friend has learned some lessons with the game.

The article reports on fishing at Tampa Bay shipping lanes in Florida. It is informed that the rocky channels in the area are fit for anglers to find grouper along their edges. It is stated that the drop-and-pull tactics are the best for fishing in these types of offshore sites. Tampa Bay guide Mike Rare says that hefty lures attract attention of the grouper who are fighting for an easy meal.

The article provides fishing instructions for smallmouth bass fishing and discusses the role of bait design in increasing productivity for fishers. It mentions that suspending jerkbaits attracts fishes towards the nest and if the baits are made in the four to six inch range of length it can hung motionless which increases the chance of catching a fish.

The article presents several techniques on how to hone one's skills for hero status when fishing, which include avoiding wrapping the leader around the hands when leadering a fish, grasping the bill of a billfish in a manner with palms facing away and aiming for the head of a fish with the gaff.

The article discusses three techniques that help in catching more fishes. It has been informed that dipping, dippin' or single-pole jigging is a long-rod technique that offers extreme accuracy for fishing shallow cover. It has been informed that pitching is a second long-rod technique that allows the angler to place a jig in water too shallow to run the trolling motor without muddying up the water.

The article presents information related to winter fishing. It has been stated that fishing with floating indicators becomes a necessity during winter as fishes orient to slower holes. It has also been stated that using longer rods by most indicator-rig anglers is critical to successful winter fishing because winter fish are both lethargic and somewhat wary.

The article offers instruction on ice fishing early in winter when ice has just formed, focusing on the need for cold weather clothing and discussing other equipment such as ice cleats and portable shelters.

The article considers techniques for freshwater fishing in shallow water. It is noted that most species of fish move into shallow water early in the fishing season following spawning. The use of polarized sunglasses by fishers to examine shallow water for fish and fish habitats is examined. Casting techniques are discussed, as are baits and lures most appropriate for shallow water.

The article discusses ice fishing techniques. Advice is presented on catching fish during difficult conditions such as poor weather or when fish have adequate food supplies and are less easily attracted by lures and bait. Fishers are urged to fish either at night or early in the morning when fish are more likely to feed and to set lines above the fish to attempt to attract them. Techniques for moving the fishing lure are considered.

The article offers tips on how to catch big fishes using different types of baits, like hooks, rigs and reels.

The article offers ways of finding and hooking fish during the summer season. Downrigging is applicable in deeper ponds and lakes as well as in saltwater. The flat-lining method best for crappies, trout, salmon, walleyes and northern pike. Planner boards can be used anywhere but best in calmer water. It is considered to be best for hunting walleyes, salmon and trout. INSET: WATCH YOUR SPEED.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of establishing a marlin university and choosing a good spot for establishing a fishing school.

The article presents the author's account of his training course of fishing at the Sweetwater Guide School in Greycliff, Montana. Study commences at 8:30 sharp, after students eat breakfast and pack lunch coolers, including extra water on very hot days. A class on fishing knots is held on a savagely hot morning, and students get lessons from Brant Oswald, whose list of credentials as a casting instructor is longer than a fly line. By far, the bulk of training takes place in the field. Sweetwater offers six weeklong guide-school courses a year between March and October.

The article presents tips to hiring a fishing guide. The questions to ask from the fishing guide according to Teddy Carr and Jack Cook are mentioned, such as the insurance and license of the guide and years in the business. The problems encountered by some clients with their fishing guides are also cited.

The article describes the billfish fishing techniques taught by Captain Jake Jordan to his crew. Jordan's Sailfish School, which meets at the Billfish Inn in Iztapa, Guatemala, has increased in popularity as more anglers decide to pursue these aggressive fish on fly tackle. It's far more challenging and exhilarating than using conventional tackle--even a very light set up. INSETS: DANCE LESSONS;SEMESTER AT SEA.

This article presents facts about fishing. White and striped bass are members of the temperate bass family, as opposed to black bass, which belong to the sunfish family. Walleyes are known for their marble like eyes, which let them see well in dim light. Researchers studying walleye vision found that orange is the color most visible to walleyes, followed by yellow and yellow-green. Catfish are generally considered to be bottom feeders, but that is not necessarily true for blue cats.

This article offers information on several types of crankbaits and their applications. Deep divers are for bas 10 to 20 feet deep on offshore reservoir structure. Medium divers are for bass around scattered wood or rock cover. Shallow divers are excellent for bass along shorelines and shallows fiats with moderately thick wood cover. Metal-billed crankbaits are for walleyes, pike or muskies in rocky lakes and rivers. Flat-sided divers are for bass in shallow wood or rock cover in impoundments where shad are the primary forage.

This article offers advice on fishing with crankbaits. Crankbaits are among the most popular artificial lures, especially for bass and walleyes. Crankbaits are made of either hard plastic or a buoyant wood such as balsa or cedar. The length and shape of the bill determine how deep the lure will dive and how well it will deflect off hard objects such as logs or the bottom. Some crankbaits have either very short, stubby lips or none at all. Never try to horse in a big fish that you have hooked on a crankbait. INSET: Perfect Crankbait Tackle.

The article presents some common bass-fishing scenarios and how experienced anglers position their boats to make every cast a success. One common problem is boat positioning in relation to cover or structure. It emphasizes that the best boating positions are the ones that are perpendicular to current flow. The flat-sided design of Fat Free Shad crank bait offers easy retrieves with maximum control to fishermen.

This article offers advice on chumming which can be a key element to a successful fishing expedition.

The article discusses the flexibility benefits offered by adjustable wind-on leaders in kite-fishing for sailfish.

The article offers helpful information for anglers when it comes to maximizing their casting accuracy, highlighting the foundation of accurate casting.

The article discusses the economic impacts on the downsizing numbers of midwater tuna schools in the U.S. focusing on yellowfin and bluefin tunas in areas Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It mentions the use of top jigging techniques for waters as deep as a football field practice in the Penn Fishing University. It highlights the use for bait dispersion used by the Coastal Charters Sportfishing. It also adds the benefits of jig fishing wherein tuna are feed in depths.

The article focuses on the sport fishing short course which was supported by the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering. It mentions that various students desire to learn new fishing tricks, while beginners for the course came from different schools. It states that the excitement showed by the students serves as a testimony that fishing has increasing popularity. It says that conservation experts were cautious to comment on the fishing activity of the sportsmen.

The article offers information on several fishing hooks including craw worm, beavers and flukes. It discusses the use of hooks in fishing and emphasizes the importance of stitching for anglers. It mentions that slow moving nests can be used to trick nesting fish and explores the use of soft plastics in luring fish for the nest.

The author offers advice on finding and catching walleye fish during the summer season, with a focus on the folklore myth that fish do not feed during the warm period in North America known as the "dog days of summer." Tips are presented for catching walleye by fishing deep waters, avoiding crowded fishing spots, and fishing at night.

The article presents information about fishermen Jake Bussolini and Mac Byrum's experience going after record breaking-sized Channel Catfish on the Red River in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The two men, co-authors of "The Catfish Hunters" textbook, teamed up with expert guide Brad Durick, and using leopard frogs as bait, caught catfish weighing over 20 pounds each. INSET: Catching the Big Ones on the Big Trip.

The article presents information on the effectiveness of catching walleyes using crankbait lures in North Dakota lakes. It discusses several factors for determining a good fishing spot including water temperature, water depth, and time of day. It then discusses choosing lures based on the type of fishing spot the fisherman has found, and that crankbait appeals to aggressive fish in many areas.

The article informs that adding scent to offerings could increase the number of smallmouth bass for fishing. It has been stated that a well-chosen scent can trigger an attack especially when one uses slow presentations. It has been advised to use scented plastics, sprays and dips on a variety of colors to determine which one attracts fishes he most.

The article focuses on the smelt fish, its history, the best methods for fishing for it, and enjoying it as a main course meal. The rainbow smelt, or osmerus mordax, are not native to the freshwater inland waterways they inhabit, as they were placed in the Great Lakes as food for an Atlantic salmon fishery at the beginning of the twentieth century. The author notes that they are more easily caught after dark, when they climb higher in the water.

The article examines ice fishing for walleyes during the daylight hours. It is noted that fish are less active in daylight, meaning they are less likely to bite at bait or lures. The role of the walleye's vision in its feeding habits is discussed. It is noted that ice fishers are more likely to catch walleyes in daytime in water that is dirty or disturbed.

The article examines ice fishing techniques. The importance of planning an ice fishing trip and conducting research on the lake or other body of water on which fishing will be conducted is stressed. Ice fisher Dave Genz is cited as an expert source on the topic, and Genz emphasizes the role of preparing ice fishing equipment the night before a fishing trip.

The article presents the author's suggestions on topwater tactics for tough fish, based on his experiences.

The article presents information on using live-bait systems in fishing boats. It informs that a bait-management system should incorporate a large tank with a water inlet, a drain and a pump capable of caring for a variety of baitfish. It is noted that multiple wells enable a boat to carry more than one live-bait species, such as google-eyes and greenies for sailfish. INSET: BUSMAN'S HOLIDAY.

The article provides information on the advantages of a braided fishing-line.

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