Category : Fly Fishing : Travel & Places

How to Defreeze a Honey Hole

Fly Fishing
Honey holes are the perfect way to enhance fishing chances in the spring and summer season. Used primarily for fishing crappies in lakes, honey holes have become popular throughout the United States. A large object is sunk and used as a main fishing spot for the rest of the season. While a variety o

Pros & Cons of Fish Plants

Fly Fishing
Have you ever looked admiringly into an aquarium, impressed at how the swaying greenery makes it look like a mini-ecosystem? Live plants are an attractive addition to a fish tank, and serve a dual purpose of benefiting the inhabitants. However, there are some disadvantages to adding plants to your a

How to Rig a Trot Line

Fly Fishing
Fishermen use trot lines to catch a large number of fish at one time. While trot lines are most commonly used for catfish, they can be used to catch a wide variety of river species. Trot lines consist of a main line tied with shorter lines rigged with hooks and bait. The most common spot for using t

Washington State Fishing Rules

Fly Fishing
Puget Sound is a prime destination for saltwater fishing in the state of Washington.Alki beach view of Seattle image by jwhitemedia from Fotolia.comWashington state is an angler's paradise. Bordering the Pacific Ocean and home to one of the largest estuaries in the United States,...

What Bait to Use When Shore Fishing

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Fishing from shore offers some unique challenges, whether it is fresh water or saltwater. Those who are relegated to fishing from shore can have some exciting times, but may likely be frustrated when it comes to accessing certain points. The choice of bait can be so critical when fishing from shore.

How to Fish With Shrimp Bait

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Shrimp often attract fish when other baits fail. This crustacean is a natural food for many game fish in the ocean, and for some in fresh water. Dead shrimp are available from many sources, including most supermarkets. Live shrimp are less easy to locate, and might be difficult to keep alive until u

Tuna Chunk Fishing Techniques

Fly Fishing
Chunk fishing for tuna involves trolling hooks baited with large pieces of fish into a long chum line on blue water. The chum mix of fish guts and blood gets the schooling tuna in a frenzy so that when a big yellowfin or bluefin hits a baited chunk, you've got a fight on your hands. Follow these tip

List of Fishing Supplies Needed

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The right kind of supplies can enhance a fisher's experienceFishing image by philn99 from Fotolia.comFishing can mean a lot of different things to people all over the world. The sport can be just a casual hobby, a career or a way for someone to bring fresh food home. More experienced...

How to Make Ground Bait for Fishing

Fly Fishing
Fishing with ground bait may not be familiar to some, but this type of bait has been used for years by many anglers in the United States and around the world. Carp, catfish, panfish and even trout anglers have used ground bait as a way to attract and hook fish. Ground baits have the advantage of bei

How a Global Tracking Device Works

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Global tracking devices are small instruments -- typically the size of a cigarette packet or smaller -- that can be attached to people, vehicles or other assets to track their movements. Advances in global positioning system (GPS) technology have meant that GPS receivers can be handheld, or installe

How to Replace a WORX GT Line

Fly Fishing
The WORX GT is a battery-operated weed trimmer that uses a standard spool filled with a double-helix trimmer line to cut. The trimmer uses a bump-feed system that allows the user to tap the trimmer head off the ground to feed new string. After the spool runs out of string, you must reload it before

How to Set Fishing Reel Weights

Fly Fishing
Fishing is a complex hobby with a number of variables that must be considered to even guarantee a possibility of success. One important parameter to consider when fishing is the depth to which your lure sinks. Depending on the type of fish for which you are angling, you might want to place the lure