The Five Main Types of Fly Fishing Flies

July 31, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

Although there are hundreds of types of flies used for fly fishing, most of them fall into five specific categories, or types.
These types are dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers and buck tails, and terrestrials. The main purpose of the fly is to imitate an insect that the fish wants to eat.

A dry fly imitates a natural insect that is floating on the top of the water.
Fish are very sensitive to any motion of their water and how currents move the insects they want for food. In fly fishing, if a dry fly is moving even slightly against the current, the fish will have nothing to do with it.
The fly may look like something the fish recognizes but it is not acting the same an insect would.
The fish recognizes it as something foreign in the water and leaves it alone.

In fly fishing, a wet fly is imitating a drowned, or drowning, natural insect and is fished below the water surface.
No one is sure if the wet fly is seen as a drowning adult insect or a nymph from the perspective of the fish.
Most fly fishermen today seem to believe that it is seen as a nymph.
Because of this less and less wet flies are being sold.
Wet fly fishing is the oldest form of fly fishing. It dates back to descriptions of the early Macedonian people.

A nymph is the stage between an egg and the adult in the life cycle of an insect.
In fly fishing, flies that resemble nymphs are growing popularity.
The nymph fly is just below the surface of the water.
When a fish bulges the water without breaking the surface, he is nymphing.
This means that the fish is eating the natural nymphs just as they are emerging from their shell.
This is what a nymph fly imitates.

Streamers and buck tail flies do not imitate any part of the insect’s life cycle.
These types of fly fishing flies are much larger and represent small bait fish such as sculpin minnows.
The main difference between theses two types of flies is that streamers are tied with feathers, and bucktails are tied completely with hair.
Fly fishing that uses these two types of flies generally requires more rod and line manipulation.
The movements are supposed to duplicate the motions of the little fish.

Although most flies represent water insects, a terrestrial fly is made to imitate a land insect that has fallen into the water. The two most common terrestrials that are imitated for fly fishing are the ant and the grasshopper.

Besides these basic five categories of flies, there are many other kinds of flies that are used for fly fishing. Some of them are a combination of one or more of the basic categories and some do not fit into any group. The most important thing to remember is that it doesn’t matter how the fly looks to you, the fisherman. It matters how the fly looks to the fish.

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Fly Fishing Knots

July 31, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

When you are fly fishing, tying the right knots can make a world of difference in your success or failure. It’s important to not only select the right knot for the situation but also to tie it properly.
Poorly tied knots will mean lost fish and frustration for you, so knowing about the right knots and how to tie them can be a huge part of the fly fishing experience.

Before you tighten a knot, moisten it with saliva or with water you are fishing on.
This will help the knot slide and seat properly.
Lubrication also decreases excessive heat which can weaken the monofilament.
Heat is generated by friction created when the knots are drawn up tight.
Moistening the knot will reduce this heat and allow you to have good, strong knots.

Tighten knots with a steady, continuous pull.
This is called seating the knot.
Make sure the knot is tight and secure.
To check this, pull on the line and leader to be sure it holds.
It’s better to test its strength before you cast rather than to have it break once you get a hook.

There are plenty of books available that give step-by-step instructions on how to properly tie specific knots.
You can also find many tutorials online that can show you how to tie specific knots.

You will need to know how to secure your line to the reel.
This is called “Backing to the fly reel” and there is a specific knot as to how to achieve that.
When you are backing to the fly line, you should use either an Albright Knot or a Nail Knot.
The Nail Knot is also good for using when tying the fly line to the leader.

When securing the leader to the tippet, good knot choices include the Surgeon’s Knot or the Barrel Knot. Securing the tippet to the fly can be achieved easily with a Clinch Knot or a Duncan’s Loop.

It has been said that the weakest part of a fly fisherman’s equipment is his knots. A fighting fish will test every link in between the angler and itself. If one of these link is lacking, the line will break and the fish will be lost. Unless you’re really eager to share a “the one that got away” story, learning to tie knots can be the most important part of your fly fishing experience.

Some fly fishing knots are simple to do – others are a little more complicated. Practice tying knots before you get on the water. Become proficient at it and be sure you can do it in low light in case you have a broken line. There is no one knot best for any specific situation – the choice is personal. But when you are fly fishing, you need to depend on your knots and it’s worth taking the time to learn properly.

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Fishing with the Right Line

July 31, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

Fishing Line

There will always be challenges whether one decides to fish either in the river or in the open sea. The important thing to remember is to have patience waiting for the fish and doing the best to catch it when it appears.

To be able to fish, a person would need to get a fishing license since this is requirement by law and the regulations regarding fishing varies from one state to the other.

Getting the right equipment for fishing is also an important factor in making that experience a memorable one.
Using the wrong kind of fishing line or one that is made of poor quality will cause many problems such as tangles and lost fish.

There are 4 kinds available in the market. These are monofilament, braided, fused and fluororcarbon.

The Monofilament fishing line is the most popular of the four since it has been around for a very long time. It also works well in different fishing conditions. The problem with this line is that it has “memory.” This means that it has a tendency to keep to a certain shape if stored for some time. If a person does not fish often, it is best to purchase a line that is not very long and it is advisable to change it every time one goes out fishing.

Braided fishing lines are the strongest of the 4 available. These lines don’t stretch and are quite easy to see since the woven nature of the line makes it float. The bad part about this line is also about its strength that causes abrasions on other things like one’s hands, the fishing rod and the line that guides the reel. As such, one should have the right hardware around when using it.

Fused fishing lines are similar to braided fishing lines. The only difference is in the manufacturing process where fused lines are glued together with a coating applied over it instead of woven. This makes fused fishing lines share some of the difficulties with braided fishing lines such as making it difficult to cut without a sharp knife or scissors, its tendency to slide around a bit on the reel spool and its visibility to fish which will make catching fish a bit challenging.

Fluorocarbon fishing lines are getting more popular these days since fish are not able to see it in the water.

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Bass Fishing Facts You Need to Know

July 31, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

Some people may not be aware of what bass fishing is. Bass fishing has an interesting story.
It begun in the late 18th century and it still continues to develop until today.
More and more people have been hooked up with bass fishing.

It is in fact one of the most popular hobbies of many people and in most countries.
More and more countries have been adopting bass fishing.

It had probably in the beginning practiced in search for food from among the people in the south of the United States.
From that day onwards, it has started getting numerous audiences of all ages and nations.
Today, several countries such as Australia, Cuba, South Africa, United States and most citizens from Europe participate in this kind of event.

The year 1768 or 1770 was the birth of bass fishing sports.
Onesimus Ustonson was the one who introduced his first multiplying reels to the fishing gurus and lovers of bass fishing.
From then on, it was developed into bait caster.

William Shakespeare Jr. have materialized the construction of a level wind device and secured its patent on 1897.

Then after, the William J. Jamison Co introduced the excessively ornamented Shannon Twin Spinner in 1915 and was enhanced to create today’s spinner baits.

In the year 1932, President Franklin D. Roosevelt has instituted the formation of Tennessee Valley Authority and has encouraged the construction and building of several dams.
These dams were later used for culturing different varieties of bass fishes.
If these dams were not built, the people would not have the place to go for bass fishing.

Five years later, the famous DuPont Company filed copyright for nylon fishing net, and this was later urbanized into nylon monofilament fishing line.

The year 1992 is one of the most glorious events in the history of bass fishing. Larry Nixon, the famous fisherman in the history of bass fishing won $1 M total earnings for this sport on this year.

A lot of fish species that are being caught in the bass fishing events include the following:

Micropterus punctatus – Kentucky Bass

Micropterus dolomieui – Smallmouth bass

Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) – Largemouth Bass

The other known classes of Micropterus are also wedged but in those times, one that remains most accepted is the Largemouth bass. On the other hand, it should be emphasized that some of the Australian Bass are different from the above North American Bass variants even though most share comparable features.

Possibly, the most vigorous success of Bass Fishing was in the 1950s. The popularity of the game during this age is the springboard to the development of modern fishing equipments from bass boats, rods, lines, lures and various fishing gears.

The contribution of bass fishing industry to the US economy records $50 to $70 Billion and the number continues to grow. Statistics show that the audience base of this sport is increasing and that more and more people are getting interested in it compared to tennis and golf.

Electronic gears during that time were also integrated and incorporated among the host of equipments bass fishers which were used at that same time. Reels of different types, which function in carrying and hoisting, were also created.

Now that you have a little understanding about bass fishing, you can already start your own bass fishing in your place. It is important to know the certain facts about bass fishing so that you will fully understand how it started.

In addition, you must know how to build up a victorious bass fishing pattern. Having a larger bass will really help you in your fishing trip.

Some may also go bass fishing at night if they want to so it is good that you be taught professional night bass fishing techniques.

Besides, the others may also be benefited by learning the professional winter bass fishing techniques for those who have experienced the four seasons.

These are only some of the many styles and tips on how to progress and enhance your bass fishing strategy. But if you do not have any plan at all, you may really get dissatisfied from time to time. But, it is optional that you first learn and read adequate information and guides about bass fishing.

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Experience Excellent Fishing Rods for that Perfect Fishing

July 4, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

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Today’s fishing rods have incorporated modern features that are not typical of the more primitive cane pole. Modern fishing rods contain reels, which aid in the retrieval of fish caught in its bait.

A much-sophisticated feature is the spinning rod where the entire shaft of the rod except the handle can move around on its axis to allow flexibility when fish caught on snare bait struggles through the water.

Like the classic cane fishing rods, the fishing gadget is thick at the handle (bottom) and is tapered and thinner at the tip.
This very basic design allows handling stability and flexible movement of the entire length of the shaft.

Types of Fishing Rods and Specifications

Fishing Rods

A typical fishing rod measures 6 and 16 feet (2 and 5 m) and vary in capability to tolerate strain in fishing activity. The length has a lot to do with withstanding force exerted by the fish to the pole and determines for the most part the performance of rods used for angling.

Cane Poles

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Cane poles are one of the smallest and less sophisticated gadgets in fishing. It is usually made of bamboo or other flexible wood material with the most basic fly line attached to it.

Unlike other more sophisticated fishing rods, cane poles do not usually contain reels or its equivalent to be used for reeling in or retrieving fish caught on bait. This very same action is known as angling.

Spinning Rods

These types of rods are the most popular today. They can be used either for heavyweight or lightweight fish although they were proven best for trout, walleye and bass fish. They vary in measurements from 5 and 7 feet (1.5 and 2.5 m).

Spinning poles are commonly used in bass fishing competition accounting for their flexibility and tolerance to stress. They accommodate bigger and tougher fly lines and stabilize them to avoid line tangles during uncoiling of float lines.

Jigging Rods

These rods are best for heavy lures and baits especially when reaching around 180 to 200 feet under the ocean’s surface.
They are made of fine, solid materials which accounts to their heaviness.
The use of jigging rods is specifically due to alternating currents during the fishing activity.

Some oceans have erratic undersea current. That is why the bait and fly lines should be kept in place. Lures are also disturbed and cause confusion among fish if the lines are not long and heavy enough to withstand and tolerate water currents under the sea.

These rods are best for target fishes usually found dwelling at the bottom of the sea such as halibut and cods.

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Lure Terminology

July 4, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

Fishing Lures

There are many ways to lure in fish to your boat.
Words like rigging, chumming, and luring come to mind.
However, there are many varieties when it comes to lures and trying to decipher between all of them can be a confusing process.
In addition, knowing when to “chum” as oppose to “lure” can be equally challenging when you are ready to catch the most fish that you can.

When deciding whether you should lure or chum, you should be aware of what type of fish you are trying to catch.
Chum is a mess to make, distribute and to store so be sure that you are using it for the right reasons.
Lures are used the majority of the time, but if you are dealing with fish who heavily use their sense of smell, lures may be a waste of time.
As a general rule of thumb, chum is used in order to bring fish to the boat and lures are generally used for spot fishing.

When you decide to use a lure, what type do you choose?
There are many different kinds of lures and they are used in different regions for a variety of purposes.
If you learn the basics then you will not have to look like a novice by reading the back of the package will perusing the aisles in the stores.

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A lure is defined as an object, often designed to resemble a fish’s prey, and they usually come equipped with one or more hooks that are used to catch fish.
You will attach a lure to the end of your fishing line and throw it out into the water until a fish takes a bite.
The one exception to the rule is the fly lure, which is used to float on the water’s surface mimicking the movement of an insect.
You can also troll lure behind a boat to create the appearance of a living animal in the water. Some of the different types of lures are classified as jigs, wobblers, spinner, spoon lures, plugs, fly lures, and worms.

Jigs are made of weighted metal heads and a tail that is made from animal hair, soft plastic, feathers, or rubber.
A minnow can sometimes to be added or a piece of meat can be attached to the end of the hook.
Jigs can be used for almost any kind of saltwater or freshwater fishing.

A spoon is a metal lure that looks similar to a bait fish.
These lures are meant to be cast or to be trolled behind a moving vessel.
The plastic belts are the most commonly thought of baits.
They are the plastic worms that are sometimes scented in order to attract more fish.
The plastic belts can be used with or without a weight, but a jig head, spinner, or a spinner bait always accompanies them.

Plugs are made from plastic or wood and can be used on top of the water.
There is a separate category of plugs called diving plugs that are designed to plunge into a certain depth of the water.

The spinners have blades that spin around a wire shaft, and they are made of plastic or animal hair.
The spinner baits are the lures with more than one blade that spin around a safety shaft. They are characterized by ‘skirts’, which are made of animal hair, vinyl, rubber, and other materials.

Lastly are the poppers and flies. These baits are primarily used for panfish, trout, and bass. Fly-tying is a harder concept to learn, making these lures unique.

Lures are tested and decided upon by the individual. Many lures are determined to be useful by trying them out time and time again. When you become comfortable with a certain type of lure, you will be able to expand on its possibilities, making it more individualized for your fishing purposes.

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Bass Fishing and having a Big Catch

July 4, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

Want to learn more about bass fishing? Are you catching less bass because of using the wrong lure? You can finally learn how to do it the right way. There are many ebooks as well as web sites on the internet which can help you can information in bass fishing and how to be successful at it.

The promise of this bass fishing ebooks is that it will surely aid you in getting better bass. Moreover, you just have to follow the tips, techniques and you will surely catch more and larger bass than you ever think of.

There are bass secrets that are contained in many ebooks. Many are amazed to see the results on their very next bass fishing getaway. Some may be very disappointed spending the day bass fishing and never had a good catch.

Maybe because you have used the wrong bait or if you had spent a little more time in a different location of the lake before the wind suddenly came.
Well, if you have been thinking about those, these secret bass fishing guides and ebooks will easily solve your problem. How?
With these, you will know the best baits to use in every case or situation.
Moreover, you will be able to know where the best part of the lake for catching fish is.

It is affected by so many factors like wind and weather at that particular time so it is really advised that one should know about it.
The next time you try, you are close to being a bass professional.

These guides will let you learn the various techniques and tips on how to catch a bigger bass.
If you have never tried fishing before, then you will be an enthusiast once you have read information and ebooks about bass fishing.

It is not that hard at all. Many people are often disbelievers and have a common notion of bass fishing, they say it is complicated.
But this is not true.
Once you have got an ebook or you have apt information on bass fishing, you will no longer have a hard time getting improved bass.
So what are some of the few big bass fishing secrets?

First and foremost, you must start off by thinking like a bass fish.
It may sound crazy but it could help you in finding where the big one is.
It is also advised that you find the right and appropriate tackle to use in any situation or case.
You must have a lot of information on crank baits, spinner baits, plastic worms, buzz baits and many other types of it.

Fishing Lures

This would be one of the things that you might be sure of. A good lure is one of the techniques you have to learn and be knowledgeable about. In addition, you must know what part of the lake or stream is best to bass fish on different weather conditions. It will be different on a rainy day or a windy day, early in the morning or late in the evening. Other factors also affect like on a crowded lake or a steady lake and many others. It is up to you to research further on it.

Another thing is that you must know the most common bass fishing mistakes that almost every fisherman makes and executes. After knowing them and knowing the reason why will instill in your mind that these common practices end up in error so you must not practice it.

Another grateful thing is that you must choose the right bass fishing rod. You must learn the techniques and secrets on how to choose and where to find the most appropriate bass fishing rods there are.

Bass Fishing Rods

Furthermore, you must know how to develop a successful bass fishing pattern. This will really help you in your fishing trip and having a larger bass. Some may go bass fishing at night so it is good that you learn professional night bass fishing techniques. Moreover, others may also be benefited by learning the professional winter bass fishing techniques for those who experience four seasons.

These are only some of the many techniques and tips on how to improve your bass fishing strategy. If you do not have any strategy at all, you may really get disappointed from time to time. But, it is suggested that you first learn and read sufficient information and guides on bass fishing.

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Locating the Best Bass Fishing Areas

July 4, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment

Bass Fishing

What is it in bass fishing that everybody are driven on to engage on such activity? People get fond of bass fishing that is why every trend that they hear about it really catches their interests and as much as possible get into it.

“Where are the what…? ”Where are the bass!” How many of the anglers (tournament and recreational) go to a body of water you’ve never fished before, drop the boat in the water, then, ask this question to yourself?
This is probably one of the biggest topics in bass fishing that an angler should learn more about.

Here you will be getting information on how to locate areas best for bass fishing.
Locating bass and understanding the water would be the number one question among bass anglers today. The next most asked question would be is which baits they should use to catch a “big” bass.

Now when you think about it, there are really only two (2) main topics that go hand-in-hand when it comes to bass fishing. If you understood more about these two, you would definitely become a much better angler, and they are:

1. Knowing how to locate bass.

2. Knowing how to catch bass using all the different techniques, presentations, and baits.

Learning how to locate bass can be somewhat of a challenge to most anglers because there are so many different factors that need to be determined such as:

1. Knowing how to read a map – this is the fundamental skill that you should try to learn
because through a map it is easier for you to take on the appropriate location good for bass fishing.

2. Knowing the most practical places to look for Active Bass just after cold fronts and during early spring and late fall periods – weather condition must be especially considered as well.

Fishing Water Map

3. Understanding water depth- this is an important element because the depth or the hollowness of the water will serve as a factor for you to know if it is a good location.

4. Water clarity- it could be easier for you to now have your bass fishing if you are well-oriented about the water clarity of your location.

5. Water temperatures

6. Seasonal patterns- this is in relation with the trend whether bass fishing is seasonal or not.

7. Locating structure areas

8. Finding vegetation areas

But there is more! Being a consistent bass angler is so much more than just getting in your boat, hitting the water, and casting your baits.
That’s why bass tournaments are so competitive and exciting, because the more you learn about locating bass the quicker you can start catching them right?
And hey, isn’t that half the battle?

Let’s start by looking at a lake map. There are two general types of lake maps that most anglers will use which are referred to as the; “Hot Spot” and “Topographical” maps. The differences between the two is that a “Topo” map shows more detail, and the “Hot Spots” map shows more fishing spots (well, at least they’re supposed to).

The secret (or key) in learning how to use a lake map would be to sector the map. What I mean by this is that I will take the map and study it for a moment (looking for areas where the fish would most likely be.) Next, I will (using a highlighter) divide the map in sections based on how much time I have to pre-fish for a tournament or how many days I have to just fish the body of water for fun.

The size of the sections will vary depending on contours, structure, and how many places I may want to check out during the course of the day based on what the map shows me. I am certainly not one to just cast bait into the water and work it for five minutes and leave; I will try an assortment of baits if I see signs of fish in any given area to try to establish a working pattern.

Here are some key elements that you can usually look for when it comes to locating bass on any given body of water:

1. Vegetation areas

2. Irregular contours

3. Shallow water close to deep water areas

4. Points and point drops

5. Various types of structure

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The Five Main Types of Fly Fishing Flies

Fly Fishing Knots

Fishing with the Right Line

Bass Fishing Facts You Need to Know

Experience Excellent Fishing Rods for that Perfect Fishing

Lure Terminology

Bass Fishing and having a Big Catch

Locating the Best Bass Fishing Areas

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