Budget Friendly Fishing Vacations

If you are one of those people that love to fish, there are plenty of opportunities out there for a group of people to go out and have a great fishing vacation, while staying on a budget.

We have all heard about “the one that got away.” Now you can have a chance to show your skills at fishing and enjoy a vacation all in one. The best thing is that you will not have to spend a lot of money to do something that you enjoy.

There are dozens of internet sites that you can research to find that dream fishing vacation. If you and some of your buddies would like to go together, you will not only have a good time, but could cut your vacation budget down significantly.

One of the vacation packages that I found while searching the internet: http://www.realadventures.com/vacations/445913_fishing-florida-southeast-lake-okeechobee.htm is a Florida getaway, which has …

Tips to Have Fun Fishing at the Beach

Fishing at the beach is an excellent recreational activity as long as you remember to bring your sunblock. In this article, I’m going to give you some other tips to use when you are planning a little fishing the next time you are at the beach.

One piece of equipment that you are going to need is a good fishing pole. If you are taking your fishing game onto a pier, then you are going to want a pole that bends less because you are going to be taking the fish pretty much straight out of the water rather than pulling them in at a wider angle.

You will also need weights for your fishing line and some different types of hooks. You can try to determine how much weight you need to put on the line by how much the current is moving. Obviously, the quicker the water is …

Seattle, Washington: Summer Fishing at Green Lake Park

Seattle has loads of parks with plenty of summer fun, but one of my favorite activities is summer fishing at Green Lake Park. Located just off the historic Highway 99 (now known as Aurora Avenue) and north of downtown, Green Lake is one of the larger urban parks in Seattle (The Seattle Zoo is next door). For anglers, it offers a variety of opportunities for several different fish species. When planning a trip there, consider these tips for catching fish here.

Take a small tacklebox, not a huge, heavy tool-box variety one with you. Most people fishing this lake fish from the shore, and you’ll need to spend a lot of time walking around to find the best spots. Stay comfortable to keep your fishing more enjoyable. Bring a small variety of lures, but if you have a favorite, be sure to bring several of them. There are quite a …

The Idiot's Guide to Fishing

I grew up in the country of North Carolina and with that came a love for a few “country boy” activities. I grew up wasting time by hunting, skeet shooting, mudslinging, four wheeling, and a lot more activities, but one of my more favorite things to do is go fishing. This has inspired me to write the idiots guide to fishing.

The first thing you are going to need to do is decide what type of fishing you are going to do. Is it going to be salt or fresh water? If you live in a land locked state then this is easy. I prefer fresh water because usually you do not have to travel far from home to find some source of fresh water. Now you need to decide if you are going to a pond, river, or lake. Where I am from, we have ponds on every road, …

Summer Fishing at Burke Lake in Virginia: Tips and Techniques to Get that Bass

As a child, and even a young man, I used to curse out loud if I heard someone talking about “Burke Lake.” The place just always seemed to leave me frustrated, and the only fish I could ever catch were small bluegills. Even that was rare, as usually I came home completely empty, and getting a tug on the fishing line was actually a good day. I’m not sure if it was due to being a terrible fisherman, too much pressure on the lake, or a combination of both. However, the past five years have provided some outstanding fishing at this lake, whether its spring, summer, or fall. Sorry, I don’t fish in the winter, because that’s when hunting occurs.

Spring has so many opportunities for Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie, but summer isn’t a joke either. The keys to success at Burke Lake are, show up really early in the …

Fishing in San Diego, California

Fabulous fishing in San Diego’s waters and places where you can reel them in. You can be sure that you will have an abundance of choices to reap the catch of the day. A great spot for fishing in San Diego is the El Capitan Resevoir. At this wonderful place you will catch cappy and bass. Bring along all that you need so that you can spend the afternoon enjoying your favorite past time. You might also catch a carp, sunfish or catfish during the time that you spend there. Make it an all day affair with a picnic along. For catching some trout, you will want to try Lake Cayamaca. Don’t forget your camera because you will find some wonderful scenery. For another choice, from December until September Lake Murray has bass, trout and catfish, too.

You will find ample fishing off of the pier at Ocean Beach. …

Tips on Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater fishing is popular around the world. Some people fish for work and others fish for fun. Most fish caught in salt water can be eaten. Others are caught for the sport, these fish include the sailfish, marlin and sharks. Basic saltwater fishing equipment includes rods and reels, line, bait and lures. Most fishermen use fishing rods made from graphite or fiberglass. These rods are between five and twelve feet long. Make sure you use fishing line that is strong. Keep a good hold on the line when your fish is hooked. Too much tension can break the line. Once the fish is hooked you can reel it in or use other devices to bring the fish up. Those consist of nets, leaders and gaffs. If the fish is large it is better to use one of these devices to pull in a large fish.

Their are several different types …

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Fishing Dads

Best Father's Day Gifts for FishermenIf your dad likes to fish, there are plenty of items to choose from for Father’s Day. Depending on the price range depends on what you will get your dad. Most items come in an array of styles and prices. You can spend $5 or $500 and still make your fishing dad extremely happy. Here are a few gift ideas for Father’s Day for your fishing dad.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Fishing Dads

Fishing rod – Anyone who has ever fished, knows the first thing you need to fish is a fishing rod. Some fishing rods come complete with a rod and reel. If you are looking at the more expensive fishing rods you may have to purchase the reel separately. If you are on a limited budget, Wal-mart has rods starting at $20 and goes over $100.

Lures – When shopping for fishing lures it is important to …

Offshore Fishing with Captain Keith Logan of Feeding Frenzy Charters

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Now is a great time for bottom fishing the offshore waters off of southeastern North Carolina, with mahi-mahi, cobia, grouper and various bottom fish hitting well. Captain Keith Logan of Feedin Frenzy Charters out of Holden Beach has been reporting fantastic fishing.

On Saturday he took out George Hill, Larry Gilmore, Ben Harmon, Derrick Martin, Xavier Crawford, all of Winston Salem and “DJ” Jones of Walnut Cove, NC on a full day venture.

“We headed out about 40 miles to start the day,” said Logan. “For the next couple of hours we caught our limit of big black sea bass, trigger fish, vermilion snapper, pinky, white grunts, and gag grouper. We also caught a few nice size shark that we released. While we were bottom fishing a 30 lb cobia swam by the boat looking around, so we got a pitch bait out and it was on for the next …

Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures: Fishing Responsibly by Using Alternatives for Soft Lure Baits

It is a matter of course that fishing involves the use of sinkers and lures. The toxic effects of lead in the environment are well documented, but the use of soft plastic fishing lures has not widely been considered a source of marine debris. The American Sportfishing Association documented expenditures by recreational fishers in 2006 for lures, flies, and artificial baits totaled $902.7 million. Some projections claim 25 million soft plastic lures are lost in the field each year.

Ecological Impact of Soft Plastic Lures

Plastic is one of the chief culprits in problems associated with marine debris. It is long lived in the environment and takes hundreds of years to degrade. Soft plastic fishing lures are designed to attract fish, and they break into small, easy to ingest pieces with time.

Another environmental issue tied to use of soft plastic lures is their composition. A plasticizer, comprising a large …