On June 24, 2011, In General, By Mary

Fishing Charters

Fishing charters know where all the fish are biting! There is nothing like going on a fishing charter! I can’t wait to go on one! The people you can meet and the FISH you can catch! Fishing charters are a great way to get out on the water even if you don’t have your own boat! Come check out our Fishing Charter Directory Today to find the right professional for your next fishing adventure!

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Fishing Charters & Fishing Guides

Reel Adventure Fishing helps you connect with Top Rated fishing charters and fishing guides worldwide. A professional fishing charter or fishing guide knows what the fish are biting and where the fish are biting. Fishing charters and fishing guides will make sure you have to best fishing gear and that you are using the rite fishing techniques. Fishing charters and fishing guides also know the best fishing locations so you catch a prize winning fish! Click here to find a professional fishing charter or fishing guide.

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Chinook Salmon Fishing

On February 18, 2011, In Fish, Salmon, By Avid Angler

Chinook Salmon Fishing

Chinook Salmon Fishing Introduction

The Chinook salmon, also known as the king salmon as well as a number of other names, is the state fish of Alaska. This powerful Pacific Ocean dweller is among the most prized of all salmon because of its large size and excellent flavor. The Chinook is blue-green or purple on the back and top of the head with silvery sides and white ventral surfaces. It has black spots on its tail and the upper half of its body. Its mouth is often dark purple. Adult fish range in size from 33 to 36 in but may be up to 58 inches in length; they average 10 to 50 pounds but may reach 130 pounds. When planning your next Chinook Salmon fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Chinook Salmon fishing guide or Chinook Salmon fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Chinook Salmon Fishing Guide

Chinook Salmon Fishing Guide

Chinook Salmon Fishing Locations

The Pacific Ocean and Rivers feeding from the Pacific Ocean provide some of the best Chinook Salmon Fishing in the world. Chinook salmon range from San Francisco Bay in California to north of the Bering Strait in Alaska, and the arctic waters of Canada and Russia. Populations occur in Asia as far south as the islands of Japan. The Columbia River in Oregon And Washington provides some of the largest fisheries for the Chinook Salmon. In Alaska, they are abundant from the southeastern panhandle to the Yukon River. Some Chinooks return to the fresh water one or two years earlier than their counterparts, and are referred to as “Jack” salmon. “Jack” salmon can be half the size of an adult Chinook salmon, and are usually released by sportsmen but kept by commercial fishermen.

Chinook Salmon Fishing

Chinook Salmon Fishing

Chinook Salmon Fishing Seasons

In Oregon and Washington we have many different Salmon fishing seasons for many different types of Salmon. Some these buoy 10 coho and Chinook salmon fishing Guides seasons are the Famous “Buoy 10″ Salmon season at the mouth of the Columbia river which offers opportunities to fish for both coho and Chinook salmon on the Coast of Oregon and Washington at Astoria, Oregon and Ilwaco, Washington. The Spring Chinook Salmon season on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Rogue River and Tillamook Bay. In the Fall we have fishing for big king salmon or fall Chinook as they are known here in the Pacific Northwest on the Oregon Coast and Washington Coast at popular salmon fishing locations such as Tillamook Bay and Portland Oregon. Alaska is known for its salmon fishing, and king salmon are the largest family, with individual fish weighing in at over 100 pounds. The season for king salmon fishing is in the summer, as the fish swim back from the Pacific Ocean into the rivers to spawn. King salmon season runs from the middle of May each year. It ends on July 31 in all freshwater locations. Charter fishing trips out into the ocean near Seward catch King Salmon during the early summer as they start to migrate inland. When planning your next Chinook Salmon fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Chinook Salmon fishing guide or Chinook Salmon fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon Fishing Techniques

Several methods are used for salmon trolling. Downriggers are a popular method to run tackle with many variations possible. In sunny conditions increase your downrigger leads to 100 feet or more. By running long leads you work water undisturbed by noise and turbulence of the boat. Leadcore is another good choice. A weighted line with a fluorocarbon leader is attached to a planer board. The planer board is run well off to the side of the boat out of the travel path. Leadcore is graduated to allow five feet of depth for every color. Five colors will run lures approximately 25 feet down 10 colors fifty feet and so on. This allows you to fish any depth you want and is a killer for huge kings. Chinook live four and a half years and it makes sense that they will be the biggest at the end of their life cycle. These monsters will be the most aggressive and easiest to get in the months of July through September. I have produced Kings over twenty pounds in April, although this is the exception to the rule.
Lures To Use
Let’s wrap this up with my favorite lures. Magnum spoons are my first choice. Big lures for big fish with a consideration to the size of the baitfish and amount of light in the time period you are fishing. When fishing in very bright conditions or with the presence of small baitfish go to regular or small lures. Magnum spoons are about five inches long, regular four inches and small three inches. For a slow 2.0 M.P.H. or slower presentation I use the Reaper. Above 2.0 speeds the Vulcan is best, it mixes well with most big plugs and flasher flies. When planning your next Chinook Salmon fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Chinook Salmon fishing guide or Chinook Salmon fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Rafting Adventures

On November 21, 2010, In Outdoor Adventures, By Avid Angler

Rafting Adventures

Rafting Adventure Introduction

Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the 1970s.

Rafting Adventures

Rafting Adventures

Rafting Adventure Locations

The Deschutes River in central Oregon is a major tributary of the Columbia River. The river provides much of the drainage on the eastern side of the Cascade Range in Oregon, gathering many of the tributaries that descend from the eastern, drier flank of the mountains. It provided a major route to and from the Columbia for Native Americans and later pioneers on the Oregon Trail. It flows mostly through rugged and arid country and its valley provides a cultural heart for central Oregon. Today the river provides irrigation and is popular in the summer for whitewater rafting and fishing.
The headwaters of the Deschutes River is Little Lava Lake, a lake in the Cascade Mountains located approximately 26 miles northwest of the city of LaPine. The river flows south into Crane Prairie Reservoir then into a second reservoir (the Wickiup Reservoir) from there it heads in a north-easterly direction past the resort community of Sunriver into the city of Bend. In Bend, much of the river’s waters is diverted for irrigation, as a result, the river is much smaller when it leaves the city.
The river continues north from Bend, past the city of Redmond. As it heads north through the central Oregon desert, the river carves a gorge. By the time it reaches Lake Billy Chinook west of Madras, the river is approximately 300 feet below the surrounding plateau, Little Agency Plains and Agency Plains. At Lake Billy Chinook, the river is joined by the Crooked and Metolius rivers.
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is one of the United States’ most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River There is a total of 150 miles of water that extends from Leadville, Colorado to Pueblo, Colorado and contains many different classes of rapids ranging from Class II-V rapids. Activities within the area include Bicycle Trails, Fishing Guide Service, Hiking, Horseback Riding Trails, National Forest, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, Ski/Snowboard Area, State Park, Water Park, and Water Recreation.

Rafting Adventures

Rafting Adventures

Rafting Adventure Gear

The modern raft is an inflatable boat, consisting of very durable, multi-layered rubberised or vinyl fabrics with several independent air chambers. Rafts come in a few different forms. In Europe, the most common is the symmetrical raft steered with a paddle at the stern. Other types are the asymmetrical, rudder-controlled raft and the symmetrical raft with central helm (oars). Rafts are usually propelled with ordinary paddles and typically holds 4 to 12 people. In Russia, rafts are often hand made and are often a catamaran style with two inflatable tubes attached to a frame. Pairs of paddlers navigate on these rafts. Catamaran style rafts have become popular in the western United States as well, but are typically rowed instead of paddled.

Rafting Adventures

Come on a fun and exciting rafting adventure that the entire family will enjoy throughout the spring and summer season. Rafting is a great way to get your friends and family outdoors and physically active.

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Jet Ski Lessons

On November 21, 2010, In Outdoor Adventures, By Avid Angler

Jet Ski Lessons

Jet Ski Lessons & History

When the first person stood upright and zipped across a lake in 1972, they did it on a two-stroke twin cylinder Kawasaki Jet-Ski. Now, “Jet-Ski” became the generic term for stand-up personal water craft (PWC), because in 1973 Kawasaki produced a limited number of stand-up models designed by the recognized inventor of jet skis, Clayton Jacobson II. The two original models included the 1973 WSAA Jet-Ski 400, and the WSAB Jet-ski 400. The WSAA featured a flat bottom and the WSAB was featured with a V-hull which would carves turns better, but is much less stable and harder to ride. Therefore only 500 of these WSAB models were produced.

Jet Ski

Jet Ski

New Jet ski

Newer models of PWCs are small, fast, easily handled, fairly easy to use, affordable and their propulsion systems do not have external propellers, making them safer for swimmers and wildlife. For “big wave” surfing, surfers will use PWCs to get to waves and get up to speed with them; this is known as tow-in surfing. There are a number of places in which PWC riders will actually use their watercraft for jumping surf. These are usually stand-up models being used.

Jet Ski Lessons

Jet Ski Lessons

Jet Skiing

The sport of “jet skiing” has grown tremendously over the years, making it a great and affordable time on the water for anyone who chooses to have fun in the sun. Families old and young can enjoy Jet Skis, whether on a recreational level or even a competitive level of Jet Ski racing. Jet Skis do not discriminate, they only judge your willingness and ability to ride. Jet skiing can be a great way to keep the family happy while taking your next fishing trip.

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Sunfish Fishing

On November 21, 2010, In Fish, Freshwater, By Avid Angler

Sunfish Fishing

Sunfish Fishing Introduction

Sunfish, the common name for a family of mostly small freshwater fish. Freshwater sunfish are noted for their nest-building. The male hollows out a depression in the sand where the female lays her eggs. After fertilizing the eggs, the male guards the nest and the newly hatched young. One of the best-known species of sunfish is the pumpkinseed, or common sunfish, which grows up to nine inches long. It is found in lakes throughout much of the eastern half of the United States and is often taken by fishermen. Some species, such as the 3 1/2-inch blue-spotted sunfish and the 1- to 1 1/2-inch banded pygmy sunfish and everglades pygmy sunfish, are popular aquarium fish. When planning your next Sunfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Sunfish fishing guide or Sunfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Sunfish Fishing Guide

Sunfish Fishing Guide

Sunfish Fishing Locations

Many lakes that once produced big sunfish might now find themselves falling short because of over harvesting, biological factors, or environmental factors, especially in the smaller lakes. Bluegill are found in many waters of the United States and Canada, and several species have been transplanted and flourished around the world, even becoming pests, but they are far more abundant in lakes and ponds than is streams and rivers.

Lakes/Ponds

In the warmer months sunfish in these quiet bodies of water can be found hanging around shoreline cover during the day, and spreading out into more open water during the early morning and evening hours. Typical forage for sunfish in these locations include larval insects such as dragonfly nymphs, terrestrial insects like grasshoppers, tadpoles, and small fish.

Rivers/Streams

Sunfish in rivers and streams behave much the same as their lake dwelling cousins. During the day they can be found in any kind of overhead cover or eddies behind large rocks in the shallower parts of the river or stream. Sunfish in rivers and streams typically feed on much the same prey as their pond dwelling brothers and sisters, but with a larger emphasis on crayfish and terrestrial insects.

Sunfish Fishing

Sunfish Fishing

Sunfish Fishing Techniques

When fishing for sunfish a high tech, high cost fishing setup is completely unnecessary. People have been catching sunfish for years with nothing more than a stick with line tied to it, a hook, and a worm. That however does not mean it’s the best method. Fishing bait for sunfish tends to be pretty small, so there are two dominant fishing techniques to utilize them. Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Green, Longear, and Red Breasted Sunfish all have similar diets and behavior. Small aquatic and terrestrial insects make up the bulk of their menu. These species can readily be taken on small jigs, grubs, spinners, and even small crankbaits. If you are fly fishing most anglers use top-water popping bugs and small, buggy nymphs. As for live bait you can’t go wrong with good old fashion worms, or you may even wish to try meal worms or freeze dried shrimp. Crappie, Rock Bass, and Warmouth tend to be more predatory in their diets compared to the other species in the sunfish family. The diets of these fish focuses mainly on other fish. When after these species lures that mimic small bait fish are a must. Small minnow shaped jigs, spinners, stick baits, tube baits, and other soft plastics can be deadly when fishing for these aggressive predators. Fly-fisherman will mainly focus on small streamers and wet-flies, which most closely resemble bait fish. When using live bait the choice should be obvious, minnows! When planning your next Sunfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Sunfish fishing guide or Sunfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Sunfish Fishing Charter

Sunfish Fishing Charter

Sunfish Cooking And Flavor

There are many ways to cook bluegills to create a tasty meal. Bluegills are smaller fish, but after you have them cleaned and filleted, you can cook them in a deep fryer, broil them in the oven or make them into a casserole. The fun part is usually over once the fish is caught, which leaves the cleaning and cooking. Knowing how to easily clean a bluegill leaves more time for cooking your meal exactly how you want it. Start by scaling the fish. This can be accomplished by either a fish scaler or spoon. While holding the fish’s tail in place, use the spoon or scaler to remove all scales. You must run the scaler or spoon from tail to head in order to get the scales off. The fish’s skin should be smooth when all scales are gone. Cut the fish’s head off. Accomplish this by sliding the blade of the knife under the dark part at the back of the fish’s gills. Cut through at this point. Take the knife and press it into the bottom of the fish. Run the blade up to where the head was until the two sides separate. Remove all organs. Cut off the tail of the fish. If you want, you can cut around the other fins as well and use a pair of pliers to pull off the fins. Now simply cook and enjoy.

Sunfish Fishing

The sunfish, one of fishing’s simple joys. If you have ever fished fresh water in North America, you have probably caught a sunfish. From crappie, to bluegill, to the less common Warmouth and rock bass, all are Sunfish. When planning your next Sunfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Sunfish fishing guide or Sunfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Striped Bass Fishing

On November 21, 2010, In Bass, Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped Bass Fishing Introduction

Striped bass are of significant value as sport fishing, and have been introduced to many waterways outside their natural range. Planning ahead, but also using all your resources and being flexible, is what makes the search for stripers so much fun. Weather reports, high and low tide times, sunrise or sunset, mid-day or mid-night, moon phases, water temperature, where to fish, the cost of gas, steel or fluorocarbon leaders, bait or lures, how did my fishing buddies make out over the past few days and how have I made out myself. The largest striped bass ever caught by angling was a 78.5 lb specimen taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 21, 1982. When planning your next Striped Bass fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Striped Bass Fishing Guide

Striped Bass Fishing Guide

Striped Bass Fishing Locations

Striped bass have been introduced to the Pacific Coast of North America and into many of the large reservoirs across the United States. Striped bass are native to the Atlantic coastline of North America from the St. Lawrence River into the Gulf of Mexico to approximately Louisiana. They are anadromous fish that migrate between fresh and salt water. Spawning takes place in fresh water. Striped bass have also been introduced into waters in Ecuador, Iran, Latvia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and Turkey primarily for sport fishing and aquaculture. Four important bodies of water with breeding stocks of striped bass are: Chesapeake Bay, Massachusetts Bay/Cape Cod, Hudson River and Delaware River. It is believed that many of the rivers and tributaries that emptied into the Atlantic, had at one time, breeding stock of striped bass.

Striped Bass Fishing Charter

Striped Bass Fishing Charter

Striped Bass Fishing Techniques

Striped bass are of significant value as sport fishing, and have been introduced to many waterways outside their natural range. A variety of angling methods are used, including trolling and surfcasting top water lures are a good pick for surf casting. Striped bass will take a number of live and fresh baits including bunker, clams, sandworms, herring, bloodworms, mackerel with shad being the best bait for freshwater striper fishing. Don’t ignore one of the most important pieces of gear in your tackle box-your fishing line. Make sure you have a good, strong line to catch that big striper. Test your knots with strong, steady pulls, and look for any possible breaking spots. There are different rigs that can be used for striped bass fishing, but the most common usually consists of a large sinker that is attached to a slider with a 3 inch leader and a 9/0 hook. Whether you are wading up a crystal clear creek or trolling a sparkling lake, searching for striped bass can be a wonderful way to spend the day enjoying the outdoors. When planning your next Striped Bass fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped Bass Flavor And Cooking

Striped Bass has a Firm texture, moist and flaky, white meat with mild flavor.It is also an extra lean fish. Striped Bass can be fried, grilled, broiled and blackened. Grilling is a popular cooking method using skin-on fillets and an oiled, grilling basket to hold the fine-grained meat together. Of course the basic rules of grilling fish apply. Start with a good, clean grill and oil it well. Once fish starts to stick you are pretty much lost, especially with fillets that don’t hold together as well as steaks. Also, don’t over cook your Striped Bass, not only will it dry out, but it will stick no matter how well oiled. Striped Bass has a good flavor, but it is mild. Don’t overpower it and you’ll have the great flavor of the fish. I do recommend at least a light brush of oil over the fish to prevent sticking. This will also hold some light seasonings in place. The fish is done when the meat is completely opaque through the middle and flakes easily with a fork. Basically this means that if you take a fork to the middle of the fish and lightly lift the meat apart it will have an even color all the way through and won’t hold.Ask your Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Striped Bass Fishing

he striped bass is a schooling species, moving about in small groups during the first two years of life and thereafter feeding and migrating in large schools. Seven or eight narrow stripes extending lengthwise from back of the head to the base of the tail form the most easily recognized characteristic of this species, hence the old Indian and colonial name of “linesider”. Striped bass can live up to 40 years and can reach weights greater than 100 pounds, although individuals larger than 50 pounds are rare. Females reach significantly greater sizes than do males; most stripers over 30 pounds are female. Thus, the term “bulls,” originally coined to describe extremely large individuals, has been more accurately changed to “cows” in recent times. When planning your next Striped Bass fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Halibut Fishing

On October 31, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Halibut Fishing

Halibut Fishing Introduction

The halibut is the largest flat fish, averaging 24–30 lbs, but catches as large as 734 lbs have been reported; the largest recently recorded was 470 lbs and 8.2 feet long. They are Brown on the top side with an off-white underbelly, however colors can vary slightly depending on location. Halibut live at depths ranging from a few feet to over a thousand feet, and although they spend most of their time near the bottom, halibut may move up in the water column to feed. The North Pacific commercial halibut fishery dates to the late 19th century and today is one of the region’s largest and most lucrative. When planning your next Halibut fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Halibut Fishing Charter

Halibut Fishing Charter

Halibut Fishing Charter

Manns Charter Service

Halibut Fishing Locations

The North Pacific commercial halibut fishery dates to the late 19th century and today is one of the region’s largest and most lucrative. Careful international management is necessary, because the species occupies waters of the United States, Canada, Russia, and possibly Japan (where the species is known to the Japanese as Ohyo), and matures slowly. he North American Pacific halibut fishery was started many centuries ago by the various indigenous peoples inhabiting the northwestern coastline of North America.

Halibut Fishing Guide

Halibut Fishing Guide

Halibut Fishing Charter

Manns Charter Service

Halibut Fishing Techniques

The “normal” halibut rod is a short, heavy action rod of between 5-6 feet in length. Some people do use longer rods, but in my opinion, it’s much more convenient to use a shorter rod on the boat. A large capacity saltwater reel is a must. Most people fish for halibut with anywhere from 60 to 120 pound Dacron line. Pre-tied “halibut leaders”, with single hooks on either wire or mono, are available at local department and sporting goods stores. Some people use a sliding weight on their main line. This may have advantages, but I haven’t experimented with it. Of all the tackle available, I’d recommend herring on leadered hooks with enough weight to keep it on the bottom. Circle hooks are the norm for halibut. A fish that is hooked will not get itself off of a circle hook. It’s harder for you to unhook them too. If you find yourself releasing a lot of fish and having a busy day, consider using j-hooks, or crimping down the barbs on a set of your hooks. The main line is normally tied onto a 3-4 foot coated 120 lb. wire leader. This leader is then attached to the top 3-way swivel of the terminal tackle. Hooking a halibut sometimes feels like you’ve snagged something. Sometimes they don’t move or fight or even try to swim back down to the bottom at all. It’s just a matter of hauling the fish up to the surface. To get back to “fishing techniques”… put on your herring and your weight, and drop the rig over the side. Release your drag, and let it fall to the bottom. The idea is to get your bait down on the bottom, and to keep your line tight enough that you feel the bites. If you can get the weight to gently raise and lower, tapping the bottom, you know that your line is tight enough and that the bait is on the bottom. Wait for the bite, set the hook and haul it up. When planning your next Halibut fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Halibut Fishing Charter

Halibut Fishing Charter

Halibut Fishing Charter

Manns Charter Service

Halibut Flavor And Cooking

Halibut have been an important food source to Native Americans and Canadian First Nations for thousands of years and continue to be a key element to many coastal subsistence economies. Almost all halibut available on the East coast of the United States are from the Pacific. Halibut are typically broiled, deep-fried or lightly grilled while fresh. Smoking is more difficult with halibut meat than it is with salmon, due to its ultra-low fat content. Eaten fresh, the meat has a very ‘clean’ taste and requires little seasoning. Halibut is also noted for its very dense and firm texture, akin to chicken. Ask your Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Halibut Fishing

Pacific halibut are the heavyweights of Alaska’s offshore waters. The halibut is dark brown or dirty brown with irregular blotches on the top side. The bottom side is bright or dirty white. The Pacific halibut’s body is elongated in shape, when compared to other members of the flounder family, with its width at about one third its length. The scales are small. The mouth is small, with well-developed teeth on both sides of the jaw. Both eyes are on the top (brown) side. The flesh is white, tasty, and well worth the time and effort. Halibut fishing can be a rue test of an anglers abilities. When planning your next Halibut fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Cod Fishing

On October 31, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Cod Fishing

Cod Fishing Introduction

The hardest part about fishing for cod is how to find the fish, cod marks have to be fished at the right time. A lot of the best places to find cod are fairly well known but there are a lot of considerations to take into account for instance the time of year, tide and weather. Cod fishing can provide an angler with not only a great time on the water but an incredibly good meal as well. Cod fishing has been practiced around the globe for thousands of years. The Atlantic cod, which can change color at certain water depths, has two distinct color phases: gray-green and reddish brown. Its average mass is 11–26 lb, but specimens weighing up to 220 lb have been recorded. Cod feed on molluscs, crabs, starfish, worms, squid, and small fish. Some migrate to warm water in winter to spawn. A large female lays up to five million eggs in mid ocean, a very small number of which survive. When planning your next Cod fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Cod Fishing Charters

Cod Fishing Charters

Cod Fishing Locations

Forget following venues after hearing rumors of cod in a particular area, by the time you get there, more than likely the cod will be gone. Wait until the weather conditions and tide return to what they were when the fish appeared and then target that area again. Always check the tide times and the reported weather and judge your cod fishing at the most suitable time. Cod of course are very consistent in their behavior and are a shoal species, they always move with the weather and tide feeding as they go and always take what the sea provides. Pacific or saltwater cod are also found around the coast of British Columbia, Canada and the Northwestern US coastal areas. Cod are currently at risk from overfishing in the UK, Canada and most other Atlantic countries. A Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter can be a great way to find these elusive fish.

Cod Fishing Guides

Cod Fishing Guides

Cod Fishing Techniques

The best time to fish for cod has to be night time and especially a high tide will always bring the cod closer inshore. In the daytime you will have to travel further out to sea looking for very deep water. Often if the sea is very rough and a strong inshore wind is blowing, cod will often move closer inshore in daylight hours simply looking for any marine life that may have been killed or disturbed by the rough sea. If you are fishing a rough sea and windy conditions a good beach casting tackle is required, when fishing for cod, use fishing tackle capable of casting 6 to 8oz. A heavy weight like this will be easier to cast further in such rough conditions. A good quality line of breaking strength up to 35lb, depending on conditions, less if the conditions are not so bad or use a braided line if the venue is rocky. Baits used in cod fishing should be large and fragrant or use multiple smaller baits, but always remember you may need to cast quite a long way out and the bait will be subjected to high speed so make sure you fix the bait on securely. Cod have very large mouths so don’t be worried about putting large size bait on a hook. Large baits work great if the fish are closer inshore. When feeding, a cod will quite naturally eat anything in its swim and will often take large fish with no problem at all. The cod is quite a lazy fish and will not often chase fish, they prefer a more leisurely approach to feeding they like to stay in the bottom of the water and swim slowly feeding as the go. Try to put your bait close on the bottom and move it up and down slowly a few times, you can even leave the bait on the bottom for a little while moving it a little bit at a time, making the bait appear more natural. When planning your next Cod fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Cod Fishing

Cod Fishing Charters

Cod Flavor And Cooking

One of the healthiest and easiest types of fish to cook with is Cod. Additionally, this subtle fish will easily mesh well with nearly any flavor you decide to combine it with, but it also tastes great on it’s own. Cod meat is moist and flaky when cooked and is white in color. In the United Kingdom, Atlantic cod is one of the most common ingredients in fish and chips. Chances are if you have ever had fish and chips or frozen fish you have eaten cod. Ask your cod fishing guide or cod fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Cod Fishing

Deep-sea cod fishing is one of the most fun trips your family can ever take. Often fishing for cod is out of a small, motorized boat about 300 to 500 yards away from the shore. Cods are usually about 5 to 30 lb. heavy on average, and they primarily feed on whiting and pouting. They will also take codling and flatfish such as dabs, and any small, slow swimming fish. Besides that they also like shrimp and crabs, and any other small fish or crayfish that stay near the bottom of the water. The cod does not frequently catch Pollack and coalies because they are too fast and maneuver too easily for the slightly slow and laboring cod. The same goes for eels and squid. Cods have golden backs that blends into a white belly and a large shovel shaped tail. The best time for cod fishing will be around November to March, when the water is still cold and when the cod seeks a more shallow feeding ground. Visit our Cod fishing guide and Cod fishing charter page today to find the right professional for your next adventure. When planning your next Cod fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Mexico Fishing

On October 25, 2010, In Fishing Locations, By Avid Angler

Mexico Fishing

Mexico Fishing Introduction

Mexico’s roughly 6,200 miles of fishable coastline, hundreds of islands, and scores of sportfishing vacation destinations offer a virtually unlimited range of charter fishing boats and fishing guides of every type for the tourist angler. when Fishing In Mexico, you might fly to a five-star tropical resort and fish far offshore only for “trophys” aboard a 70-foot luxury yacht if you wish, or you may risk life and limb during a week of four-wheel-drive madness and finally launch your kayak, inflatable or “tin boat” at a beach so remote and wild that a starving coyote and her pups become welcome “pets” in your camp. Fantastic variations of all types await any angler able to explore Mexico’s huge galaxy of sport fishing waters, including the lifetime opportunity of catching literally hundreds of species of fish that will hit a fly, other artificial lure, or bait.

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Mexico Fishing Locations & Seasons

Even tourists who don’t know a rod from a reel are well aware whenever they come within 20 miles of the ocean that the country’s crystal blue waters are teeming with sport fish. I will outline but a few of the thousands of popular destinations for anglers when Fishing In Mexico.

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Los Cabos, Baja

In Mexico’s largest and most popular sports fishing destination, thepristine waters of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and La Paz hold a panoply of world records. More important, the collision of the Sea of Cortés and the Pacific Ocean churn up a cornucopia of sport fish. Some estimates claim as many as 50,000 marlin and sailfish, the most prized species, are pulled out of these waters each year; even the most conservative estimate, around 15,000, puts you in an excellent position to bolster your fishing reputation. The months of June to December are the best bets for catching blue and black marlin, while sailfish are most plentiful between April and October. The rest of the year, striped marlin and various other species are worthy stand-ins for the stars, while wahoo, dorado and yellowtail, snapper, corvina and roosterfish abound year round.

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Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Even with newer beach resort areas capturing the spotlight in recent decades, sports fishers join Mexican travelers to keep Mazatlán at the top of the country’s coastal destinations. It remains one of Mexico’s top fishing spots, earning the title of “Billfish Capital of the World.” Like Los Cabos, Mazatlán is a year-round fishing destination. If you’re after marlin, come between December and April; for sailfish, it’s May to November. Tuna, dorado and grouper are also abundant, and Mazatlán has no equal for bass fishing. Plenty of packaged excursions will take you from Mazatlán to nearby Comedero and El Salto lakes, which are stocked with bass.

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

A glance at a fish chart for Puerto Vallarta shows why the area is renowned for its deep-sea fishing: No matter what time of year you come, all of the area’s 14 most sought-after species will be waiting, though numbers vary from month to month. Perched on the Bay of Banderas, Mexico’s largest natural bay, Vallarta is also home to great numbers of whales, rays, sea turtles and dolphins. Just south of Vallarta, the Costalegre — known mostly for its ultra-luxurious hideaways — is also home to the prime fishing villages of Barra de Navidad and Isla Navidad. This is the place for cushy fishing excursions with indulgent touches. Renowned for its deep-sea fishing, the Costalegre is becoming known as the sailfish capital of the world. Marlin and sailfish are most plentiful in the Bay of Banderas from August to December. Giant tuna, another important species here, peaks from May to September. Red snapper, bonito, dorado and roosterfish are also in plentiful supply year round.

Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)

Halfway between Manzanillo and Acapulco, the ancient fishing village of Zihuatanejo remains one of Mexico’s best fishing spots today. Some fishing devotees maintain it is the best. Though it first lured experienced anglers decades before its alter-ego, Ixtapa, was dreamed up, Zihuatanejo appeared on the global radar only in recent years. Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey in pursuit of enormous sailfish, the primary game, from March through February. Black and blue marlin grow to as much as 500 pounds here; peak time is December through May. Large schools of yellowfin tuna and dorado (a.k.a. mahi-mahi) await 5 to 10 miles offshore year round, while roosterfish, grouper, mackerel, wahoo, bonito and barracuda prepare for battle closer to shore.

Acapulco

England’s Prince of Wales launched Acapulco’s life as a vacation destination with his fishing excursion to the Bay of Acapulco in 1920. Fishing is good year round, and the docks across from the main square hosts numerous Fishing guides and fishing charter boats that will take you out into the same waters where John Wayne — who had his own place overlooking the bay — was fond of pulling big game out of the water. Striped marlin, pompano, bonito, red snapper and tuna make up the main catches. Marlin and sailfish are present year round; sailfish are most plentiful from October through March and sailfish from April through June. April and May are peak times for tuna and white marlin, while the ever-reliable dorado/mahi-mahi are at their height from October through March.

Cancún, Cozumel and the Riviera Maya

Approximately 500 fish species, including more than a dozen game fish, live in the waters around Mexico’s most popular resort area, practically guaranteeing a successful fishing trip. You can charter deep-sea fishing boats at almost any time, almost anywhere; lagoon fishing is also good. Deep-sea trips are less expensive if you depart from Cozumel or Isla Mujeres; veteran anglers also head to the Puerto Juárez ferry dock north of downtown Cancún to try to negotiate an even better deal with local fishermen. Like the Pacific fishing meccas, this is a year-round sport. You can catch sailfish from March to June; look for blue marlin from June through August, white marlin and blue fin tuna April to June. Other frequent species are grouper, wahoo, amberjack, dolphin fish, bonita, barracuda and kingfish.

Fishing In Mexico

With such a huge area for fishing and such a large number of species of fish to go after fishing in Mexico can truly be an anglers dream fishing trip. The best way to really enjoy your time is to hire a fishing guide or fishing charter service to get you out and ready to go after whatever prey you have chosen. Many of the large Mexican fishing destinations will offer packages giving you multiple days on the water going after multiple species of trophy or game fish. And of course the rest of the family can have a great time in Mexico as well. With everything from 5 star resorts to small local huts any type of vacation can be planned with the whole family in mind. Mexico’s deep sea fishing is known and revered the world over by experienced fishermen who come here regularly to take part. But deep sea fishing is just one type of sports fishing you can enjoy. For people who don’t want to go out on a boat; surf fishing and fly fishing are viable alternatives here too—cast your line from the beach and see what you can catch. This is an especially popular pastime early in the mornings. For the most fun, take a Mexico fishing guide or Mexico fishing charter boat and go out to sea to find your fish! The great thing about doing this in Mexico is that there are lots of professionals locally set up to deliver these kind of sports fishing experiences—whether you’re an old pro, or someone brand new to it all —there’s someone who can help you enjoy the thrills and excitement of an off-shore fishing trip. Visit our mexico fishing guide and Mexico fishing charter page today to find the right professional for your next adventure.

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Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

On October 25, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Introduction

The Yellowfin Tuna is one of the largest tuna species, reaching weights of over 300 pounds, but is significantly smaller than the Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas that can reach over 1,000 pounds and slightly smaller than the bigeye tuna and the southern bluefin tuna. Reported sizes in the literature have ranged as high as 94.1 in in length and 441 lb in weight. The International Game Fish Association record for this species stands at 388 Lbs. The Yellowfin Tuna is one of the most economically important fish in the world; hundred of thousands of tons are taken by commercial fishermen worldwide every year. If you open a can of tuna, if it’s not albacore it’s probably Yellowfin Tuna. The second dorsal fin and the anal fin, as well as the finlets between those fins and the tail, are bright yellow, giving this fish its obvious name. The main body is very dark metallic blue, changing to silver on the belly, which has about 20 vertical lines. When planning your next Yellowfin Tuna fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Locations

This species has a wide range. Yellowfin Tuna is an abundant tropical tuna, found throughout the warmer reaches of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. It is found in a thick band around the equator throughout the world, inhabiting warm seas from the US-Canada border in the north to Australia in the south, and frequents depths from the surface down to 600 feet, although they can dive down to over 3,000 feet when necessary. If you’re serious about catching Yellowfin Tuna, you’ll need to head out well offshore; they rarely venture any closer in than about 10 miles. Despite this, they can be relatively easy to find, because they cause a lot of surface disturbance.

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Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Techniques

Yellowfin tuna are one of the most challenging species to catch with a rod and reel. Their large size and high capacity for exercise can result in broken tackle if you are poorly prepared. Boats typically need to run offshore at least 10 miles to find the right temperature edges for attracting Yellowfin Tuna. Trolling and chumming are the primary methods used by anglers. Trolling involves creating a flashy presentation of multiple lures trolled in the boat wake while moving along at 7-8 nautical miles per hour. Single hook lures with plastic skirts are a common offering and chains or spreader bars of lures are an option to increase the visual attraction. Green is a popular color for Yellowfin Tuna. The idea is to have a pattern of lures that splash, wiggle and sparkle enough to trick the fish into thinking it is attacking a group of agitated baitfish. Chumming involves introducing a baited hook to Yellowfin Tuna while the boat is drifting or anchored. Cut pieces of butterfish or silver hake are common baits, and small pieces of the bait are deliberately tossed in the water around the baited hook to attract tuna. There are no shortage of great Yellowfin Tuna fishing guides or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charters that can be a huge help in finding and catching these exciting sportfish. When planning your next Yellowfin Tuna fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Yellowfin Tuna Flavor And Cooking

Yellowfin Tuna is considered by some the best eating fish available. Yellowfin Tuna make great eating, but they also look great hanging on your wall. Whatever you decide to do, get your Yellowfin Tuna on ice right away so it stays fresh for either your filleting knife or the taxidermist’s. If you decide to eat the fish, you should bleed it by making six-inch slits on either side and let the blood drain out before icing it. Yellowfin Tuna is a firm, dark-red meat with a strong flavor, and tastes mighty good whether it’s cooked or eaten raw. Although it’s not held in as high regard as bluefin tuna, the Japanese adore Yellowfin Tuna for sushi or sashimi and most of the best Yellowfin Tuna caught commercially are snapped up on the docks by Japanese buyers. Hawaiians also favor Yellowfin Tuna, which they call ahi, and eat it both cooked and in a spicy, sushi-like dish called poke. Because it’s so versatile, it can be prepared as steak fillets, broiled, fried, baked, you name it. There are hundreds of ways to prepare your catch. Asking a Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter captain can be a great way to get that “secret recipe”.

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

Yellowfin Tuna are some of the most popular game fish in the world, and given their tremendous fight, size, and tastiness, it’s easy to see why. Next time you go out on the ocean, why not try for Yellowfin Tuna. Once you tie into a big one, you may never go back to other game fish. And whether you bring that big Yellowfin Tuna home to eat or to hang on the wall, you’ll have a fish story to be proud of. Tunas were built to get away, and are not that great at playing hurt. If you plan to release your catch, keep the fish in the water if possible while you carefully remove the hook. Avoid bruising or cutting the tuna during boatside handling If the tuna is fatigued, swim the fish along for a few minutes while the boat is in gear to allow the fish to “catch its breath”. When planning your next Yellowfin Tuna fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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