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Fishing Directory 2007-10-06 19:03:00 I have just made a FishingDirectory
. This site has fishing blogs, and websites that has anything to do with fishing. If you want to submit a link to a blog or a website about fishing then take a look at my Fishing Directory and it will give you instructions on how to submit a link. I will take all the fishing links I can get! Thanks if you submit one!Click here to go to Fishing Directory!Thanks for visiting!
Helpful Tips 2007-10-06 12:18:00 Boats can create noises, spooking fish, when waves slap against the hull. People moving around in a boat can create pressure waves coming away from the boat, alerting fish to your presence. Being able to cast great distances can get your lure or bait away from the boat giving you an advantage over a short caster when fishing out of a boat. For maximum casting distance, consider using one of the ultra thin diameter braided lines such as Power Pro. (I have added a picture of this line on my fishing pole.) The line has virtually zero memory, is far thinner in diameter than its monofilament pound test equivalent, and casts creating very little friction going through the guides. All of these factors translate into longer casts. You may also consider using a longer rod, perhaps 7’6”, for extra distance. If you prefer mono, be sure the spool is filled to within 1/8-inch of the rim of the spool. For even longer casts, consider dropping down in the size of your mono line because thinner lin
Fishing 4cast's 2007-09-28 18:58:00 Florida, North, and West Gulf fishing 4cast's are finally here!! Just like on the appropriate link, and then click on the adjustment times. If you need help on how to do this don't hesitate to ask me.And just in case you were wondering I got this from Gulf Coast Fisherman. It is a very helpful fishing magazine, and it has 3months of fishing4casts. And 6months of calenders, so help out Gulf coast and subscribe for them. Believe me you will like it!For Florida Gulf Fishing
4casts click Here.For Florida Gulf Adjustment times Click Here.For West Gulf Fishing 4casts click Here.For West Gulf Adjustment times click Here.For North Gulf fishing 4casts click Here.For North Gulf Adjustment times click Here.
More tips. 2007-09-28 07:32:00 Knowing how to “read” the water is never more important than it is right now. Actually seeing fish may not be an option, as cloudy weather and overcast skies that accompany changing weather reduce your ability to sight-fish. When fishing shallow water, watch ripples that move perpendicular to the direction the wind is blowing as being the constant. Take note of any ripple that is inconsistent what that direction and assume it could be a fish or submerged object that creates the variance. Watch for diving birds, and of course, fish striking bait. Bait schools themselves should be approached as though they are holding fish, because if you find the food, you’ll likely find the diners.
Tips to help you catch 2007-09-22 06:32:00 Weather is an important part of fishing. In the Tampa Bay area and others, tides are affected by wind strength and direction. It’s not enough to just know when predicted high and low tides are. Winds with a southerly component will hold water up higher and longer inside coastal bays, scattering fish and pushing them well into mangrove bushes beyond reach. Our mid-week weather pattern made for strong northeast winds. The predicted low tides were close to mean low, but in Tampa Bay, the strong Nor’easter kept the high from reaching its predicted level and blew water out of the bay more quickly and at levels well below the predicted low. Backcountry areas under those conditions could be dry and you may find fish leaving those areas earlier in the outgoing tide phase. Under those conditions, seek areas at mouths of creeks and cuts early at the change to the outgoing tide and you’ll find fish that are pouring out of the backcountry seeking deeper water.Good luck!
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A few extra tips 2007-10-22 20:02:00 Sorry I have not been posting as much the last past week. But this weekend I am going to go fishing. Because the full moon is on the way and is almost here! So that means good fishing! If you want to check what times then visit the 4cast's section I made for you. So here are a couple tips;• When you get a loop in your reel, then do the following procedure:1: Open the hatch and put it down and then continusally pull the line out into the water so you won't get a knot in the line. Do this until the loop comes out of the reel.2: Pick up the rod and close the hatch and put a slight tension on the line with 2 fingers and then slowly reel in. And there you go, no more loop ☺• When you get snagged (caught) on a rock then hold the reel so no line can get through and then pull straight out (Horizontally). You might loose your hooks if you get snagged on a rock.• As I have said so many times, rinse off everything you used in freshwater that you used while saltwater fishing. This wil
Survey. 2007-10-21 08:47:00 Please take this survey. This will help me understand what I am doing right or wrong. Click here.Thanks for taking the time to take this survey,-Alex-
Mozilla Firefox 2007-10-19 19:39:00 Some of the pictures on my blog don't work in Internet Explorer. I am sorry for this happening. But I can't do anything about it, on my end I don't think. But everything works in MozillaFirefox
. And anyway Firefox I like so much better. I have both on my computer and I got Firefox and I loved it.Thanks and sorry for that bug Read more:Mozilla Firefox
Free Lining 2007-10-19 19:18:00 Free Lining is where you use no weight at all, just your leader line, your bait, and your hook. This can be good when fishing inshore. I just went out to the 2nd Bridge leading out to Honeymoon Island and I was free lining. And there was this girl that was using around a 4oz weight, and a piece of bait, and she was not catching anything. And then once I suggested for her to switch over to free lining she instantaneously got a nice size lizard fish. I also caught about a 7 inch puffer fish free lining.If there is a strong current and your bait keeps coming back to you then you could add a medium size split-shot. But if you don't like the idea of no weight at all, then you can still use a small split-shot, and that is almost the same as free lining.The reason free lining works a lot of people say is because of your bait will more naturally float down further, instead of a tug and a pull and a big splash that scares away the fish.So if you use a lot of weight and not catching as much as
Another Tip 2007-10-25 17:16:00 Trolling with controlled depth devices will put your lures and baits in the strike zone where fish are feeding when offshore fishing. Covering the water column will help you pinpoint where fish are holding. Aside from having a good depth recorder to mark fish, fish can be located by utilizing flat lines, planers, downriggers, and lipped artificial baits that will run at given depths at or below the surface essentially covering depths from top to bottom putting them where your targets live…and eat!
Fishing Reports 2007-10-25 17:15:00 I have updated Fishing
Reports. For this week. So go check out fishing reports. Thanks again for choosing Fishing4idiots and Fishing Reports!Have fun fishing!
Tip and update 2007-11-01 15:51:00 As usual here is another tip, I have gathered from experience. Hope it helps!Somewhere between fall and winter, when chilling fronts begin to move south, most of the baitfish leave the bays for deeper waters of the Gulf. In that change of locale, inshore predators switch from fish to crustaceans. Live shrimp and artificial shrimp like those from D.O.A. and Berkley Gulp become the mainstay in inshore diets. Glass minnows remain, but are difficult to put on a hook or keep alive, however the MirrOminnow by MirrOlure and fly pattern imitations like the Carl Hanson Glass Minnow give an alternative for hungry backwater snook. The switch from fish to crustaceans is eminent. For a more aggressive fall/winter catch, try shrimp. You’ll be surprised in the action, and you may find that you just catch more fish.And for my fishing 4'casts (Well's Daily forecast):I am sorry I am going to be a little late on posting them, as I am going to just start making them tonight. So this is why I suggest y
Product Review; D.O.A Deadly Combo 2007-10-28 18:13:00 The DOA Deadly Combo
:Sunday morning I used D.O.A's deadly combo, and I was somewhat impressed. But there was some bad and good impressions. But overall I would rate it a 7/10. A 'C'The Good:Some of the good things were that the amount of weight they used for this combo was the perfect amount. But Sunday was very windy so I added an extra split-shot. I also like the way it moves the shrimp when you jig it or reel it in. When you jig it and makes a splash (a small one) and it brings the shrimp up in a natural way. Not to fast though. So there are some advantages.The Bad:Some of the disadvantages were that, well I have used D.O.A's shrimp's many of times, but they never work for me. I mean I have used them 6-7 times for an hour and they never work. So on the combo I changed the D.O.A to a Gulp, or a live shrimp, and right as I did that I immediately got hits. Another disadvantage is that they wrap the line in with a twisty thing. We riped the line twice trying to get it off. That was
November's Calander 2007-11-06 18:33:00 Here is November
's fishing Calendar. This is just for Florida Gulf. Visit gulffishing for west and north gulf also.
Kayak Fishing 2007-11-04 11:33:00 Kayak fishing has been the way to go. Because all the fish hear is the small little splash as you paddle. So you can get close to the big whopper without alerting it. Also a kayak can be outfitted with almost everything you need. Another advantage is you don't have to own a kayak you can rent one. And its not that expensive. So next time you fish, you might just want to try using a kayak. Read more:Fishing
How to rig 2007-11-10 07:23:00 This picture is pretty easy and self explanatory. So I don't need to go into much detail. But if you still need help I will post more instructions.
More Tips! Part 2! 2007-11-08 18:35:00 Here is Part 2 of the random tips section. For now this is the last part. But I will add a part 3 someday. Birds HoveringWhen you see seagulls hovering over the water, this means there are normally fish in that area. In order not to scare the fish, do not use your big motor when you get near the seagulls. Instead set up a drift or work your trolling motor as you get near or next to the seagulls in order not to scare the fish...Find Holes in the BeachFinding the deeper water, the pockets that hold fish, is the key to finding fish along a beach. Some beaches are flat with just slight depressions; while others have distinct holes with severe drop-offs. In clear water and bright sun, look for the blue-green holes contrasting with the sandbars. In low light or when the water is discolored, you need to look at the shoreline and watch wave action for clues. Along some beaches, sand walls form in front of the bigger holes. They can be three to four feet high. A bowl between two points usually
More Tips! Yay! 2007-11-07 20:08:00 Hooks Rusty?Have rusty hooks and swivels in your tackle box? Adding a little talcum/baby powder after use will absorb the moisture and keep your equipment from rusting. It can also be put in your wader boots to keep your feet dry. If it kept your bottom dry when you were a baby, it will work on your equipment as well.Using circle hooksIf you're in search of higher hookup ratios, try using a circle hook. These hooks, though not very well known, are gaining popularity as word gets around about their benefits. Circle hooks will not only guarantee more landed fish, because of the small gap, and the inverted point, they are also better for the fish since they generally hook in the lip and rarely in the gut.Stalking fishAvoid fishing in clear water unless you see bait fish activity or diving birds. Fishing in clear water spooks the fish too easily so look for off color water for the best fishing.Using shrimpWhen using live shrimp for bait, try using larger than normal hooks such as #3 Trebl
Bait Tips 2007-11-07 20:01:00 Here are some tips on baits, location, and tips for catching fish.Tarpon tips Drift pin fish and pass crabs under bridges at night near light line for quick hook ups with tarpon.Inshore tarpon fishermen have been having phenomenal success with the Power Pogy. It effectively imitates like bait with a realistic swimming action as well as powerful scent and flavor technology.Best bait for KingfishSure, slimies and poddies work weel for kingies and even the frozen stuff can catch them sometimes and lures work too, but in my eyes the best bait is squid. Squid works wonders but there is one catch, it either has to be live or just killed to work well. The frozen ones don't even work half as well as fresh ones. If you gang them it works well on whole ones but most times, they just inhale it completely. Also, Big squid=Big fish.Snook tipsSnook fish underneath dock lights with scaled sardines, herring, and green backs are great. dont spook. be very gentle on the approach.Fish for snook very
Little Changes 2007-11-20 13:49:00 I have made a couple little changes to my MP3 player if you haven't noticed. 1; I changed the color of the skin. 2; I made it so it doesn't autostart. (I'll tell you why in a minute) 3; It is on random so you aren't listening to the same song in the same order. I am still taking any suggestions for new songs. Email me if you want, or you can leave me a comment.I made the MP3 player stop auto starting for 2 main reasons. 1; It got annoying listening to the same song again when ever I reloaded the page. 2; Because I am going to be adding a Text-To-speech widget. What this does is it reads you my posts. Rather than you reading it for yourself. To start it just push the play button. It will go through "This podcast is brought to you by ......."And another cool thing about this widget is that you can download it to your mp3 player for free. So say you liked one of my articles and you wanted to put it on your Ipod, then just click MP3 under the trackbar. And it will let you download it.
Getting Equipped part 3 2007-11-20 11:21:00 Tackle Boxes & BackpacksThere is no getting around it, you will need a tackle box to carry and stow equipment. So with all the different types, sizes, materials, and price ranges, which one is perfect for you? That is up to you, because the choice is a matter of personal preference; no one type is decidedly better than another. And all tackle boxes have numerous compartments of different sizes suitable to house lures, jigs, sinkers, hooks, swivels, leader line, small tools, and other supplies. So the choice is really up to you.A well-organized tackle box will keep your gear reasonably dry, neatly consolidates, and readily accessible, and will enable you to accurately inventory is contents. A disorganized tackle box is a chamber of horrors. Tackle becomes tangled, you won't be able to find what you need-much less extricate it easily-and you'll likely poke yourself of hooks as you try to disengage them. So keep it clean.A standard student's backpack makes a convenient tackle box b Read more:Equipped
Getting Equipped part 2 2007-11-20 10:02:00 Essential Fishing EquipmentRods and ReelsFor the beginning angler, a good choice of rod is a 6- to 7- foot moderate- to fast-action spinning rod. It is sufficient for just about every type of fish, from Scup to large Bluefish or even striped bass. And after you've gained experience and acquired definite opinions, you can increase your rod inventory judiciously. With the rod you will need a spinning reel to match the spinning rod. The spinning reel should be capable of holding at least 150 yards of 20- to 30-pound test mono filament line. But I recommend you use that pound test except use Power Pro, 'cause this type of line is braided and can hold up to about 2 to 4 times the size pound. You could also avoid any question of properly matching the rod and reel by purchasing a rod and reel combination outfit. The manufacturer has already done the thinking for ya.For hooks and lures, it's best to learn the type of fish that are running and which species can be targeted in the area you Read more:Equipped
Getting Equipped part 1 2007-11-20 08:54:00 Before you buy your equipment, you should know how you're going to fish. Some people prefer to sit or stand on a dock; others enjoy standing at the edge of the surf on a sandy shore. Still others prefer a day on a boat on the open water. And each technique requires different equipment, and it usually takes 2 or 3 fishing trips before you know what you need for your style of fishing. With that said, there is a whole tackle box full of equipment that everyone needs, so I'll talk about some of that here. There is much to choose from at tackle shops-enough to confuse even the most advanced angler. Some items are designed primarily to attract humans rather than fish. Just remember the K.I.S.S saying-Keep it simple stupid. And stay focused on what's needed, and avoid large chain stores, whose sales depend on volume. I say this because you will receive the best advice from regular mom-and-pop tackle shops, who know what they are actually doing.Now with all of that said lets get started Read more:Equipped
I'm Back! 2007-11-19 21:39:00 Hello all,I am back! I forgot to post that I was going to be gone for a whole week. I went up to Washington, D.C. So I will be back posting. As you could guess I can't update the 4cast as I didn't do any fishing. But will update that on Thursday! I will be posting a couple "chapter posts". What I mean by this is that I will post on the following topics: Fish (what they like to eat, tips, etc.) Helpful Tips (Better tips than usual :-) And one other topic. And each of these topic's will have up to 5-10 (maybe more) So that will be fun to read.I am tired, since it is 10:45 as I type. So I am going to hit the hay, and start a couple of the "Chapter posts" tomorrow.Thanks for continuing to visit my site as I love new and old visitors,AlexP.S: I have updated the fish and tip of the week. So you can't say I totally worthless tonight.
56 Fishing Tips Part 1 2007-11-24 08:21:00 Rod And Reel1.) When purchasing a rod, look for one with lots of line guides. The more guides, the better the rod will perform.2.) Never purchase a fishing rod that is not comfortable to hold. Check the Feel with a suitable reel in place.3.) Conventional small-diameter line guides are good for bottom fishing or trolling with up to 40- or 50- pound test line. For heavier trolling, the entire rod should be equipped with roller guides.4.) Conventional bait-casting reels are best suited for bottom fishing, for drifting natural bait in the current, or for trolling.5.) Lubricate new fishing reels to ensure that no critical areas were overlooked at the factory. Use lightweight fishing reel grease sparingly at least once a year.6.) When you are finished for the day, remember to loosen the drag on your reel.7.)After each use, rinse your rod and reel with a gentle spray of fresh water to remove salt deposits and prevent corrosion.8.) Before storing a reel for an extended period, soak it in fresh Read more:Fishing
Clearer waters. Bad or Good? 2007-11-22 18:18:00 Cooler water temperatures means less algae in the bays, which in turn means much clearer water. On calm days sight fishing is at its best, and worst. Your ability to see fish is only matched by their ability to see you as well. Extra long casts are necessary to put baits far enough from you and the boat so fish are unaware of your presence. While many monofilaments and braided lines are visible, the use of Fluorocarbon leaders makes the connection between you and your bait invisible. While a “normal” length leader might be a couple of feet long, increasing the length of your leader to 4 or 5 feet will give you an added measure of stealth. Unwary fish are more likely to bite, and longer casts, longer leaders, and the use of a good fluorocarbon material, such as Hi-Seas will give you the stealth edge that may help you catch more fish.
Rod Performance 2007-11-21 18:59:00 Rod LengthLonger rods cast farther than shorter ones, but shorter ones are easier to transport and store. Longer rods are able of exerting greater leverage, but you will have to be strong enough to appply that leverage. You may find that you can exert more power with a shorter fishing rod.Rod ActionAction refers to a rod's flexibility. Rod action is broken down into 4 categories: extra fast, fast, moderate or medium, and slow. Look at the picture I have attached and you should be able to understand this better.In general, saltwater fishing rods should have moderate to extra-fast action-for greater sensitivity and because their greater overall stiffness allows you to move the fish around more effectively. Slow-action rods may be used when fishing from docks for pan-sized fish such as snapper, bluefish, or white croaker, but many slow-action rods are not suitable at all for saltwater fishing because they are too limber for most of the sought-after species.Rod WeightWhereas rod action de Read more:Performance
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