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Fishing Knots: Cat's Paw Knot (offshore swivel knot) 2008-04-17 04:49:48 The cat's paw knot, also called an offshore swivel knot, is used to attach a swivel or ring to a double line with a complete loop (like the bimini twist knot). It is widely accepted as the best knot for this application and is an extremely strong and effective knot that resists slipping. It is usually tied in monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing lines and can be tied in many different line strengths. For general applications follow this guide: 3 loops for greater than 50 lb line4 loops for lines between 30 lb and 50 lb5 loops for line between 12 lb and 30 lb6 loops for line less than 12 lbsHow to tie a cat's paw knot Read more:Fishing
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How to make beer batter - fish recipe 2008-04-18 20:49:20 I must admit I love fried seafood and one of my favorite batter
recipes is beer batter. It has such a lovely flavor and creates a delicious crispy coating on almost anything you can think of frying. I have personally used it on everything from fish to zucchini fritters and friends always comment on it's flavor and crispiness (and it is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies!).For this recipe you will need the following ingredients:Plain FlourGround Nut Oil (this can be substituted with other oils)BeerSalt and PepperSpices (optional)Seafood to batterThis recipe is very simple, but it makes great batter. You will probably find that it makes better batter than packet batter and contains much less salt than the packet variety, which is better for your health.I recommend experimentin
How to catch crawfish (crayfish) 2008-04-20 20:54:06 I first saw the technique for catching crawfish on dirty jobs with Mike Rowe and since watching the episode these little freshwater crustaceans have fascinated me.Crawfish, also called crayfish, are a freshwater crustacean that resemble a small lobster. Different species of crayfish are found throughout the world. They make very good eating and for this reason are a popular angling target.How to catch crawfishCrawfish are not difficult to catch and as long as you follow some simple tips you should not have any problems.1. Choose a crawfish trapThere are many different crawfish traps and choosing a crawfish trap is one of the more difficult parts of crawfish fishing, but all the crawfish traps on the market will work. Some crawfish anglers argue that certain types of traps work better than
Fishing Knots: Flemish Eye Knot (wire knot) 2008-04-22 03:18:41 Sometimes fishing with a wire trace in unavoidable, especially when targeting fish with razor sharp teeth. Obviously wire leader requires different knots than regular fishing line and one of the most popular knots is the Flemish eye knot.The Flemish eye knot is one of the most popular methods for attaching hooks, rings and swivels to a wire trace, but it can also be used for very heavy monofilament that can be difficult to tie. It is highly regarded for use with multi strand wire because it allows a degree of looseness which removes the pressure from the crimped sleeve.How to tie a Flemish eye knotnote: a a crimping tool is needed for this knot Read more:Fishing
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Bass night fishing 2008-04-23 04:21:43 Many people do not understand that most fish activity takes place under the cover of darkness. There is research that suggests that over 90% of fish species feed almost exclusively at night. This means that night fishing can be a very productive method of catching fish.During the day fish are not only less active, but can be spooked by boat noise and anglers making noise above the surface. They can also see your boat and lure presentation much clearer and there is the added risk of rejection because of these factors. Under the cover of darkness, fish feel more confident when feeding and cannot see quite as well as usual.Night Fishing TipsWhen night fishing for bass follow these few tips to successUse dark colored lures (color vision fades in darkness)Try fishing around areas of light like
Biggest catfish ever caught (with video) 2008-04-25 22:40:41 If there has been one species of fish that has captured the imagination more than any other it would probably be monster catfish. Stories of these monster fish have been quietly told around lakes, tackle stores, bars and fishing clubs for hundreds of years. Stories of huge fish caught and even bigger fish lost are etched into the memory of all serious catfish anglers.The biggest catfish ever caughtThere are many species of catfish in the world and that makes the task of finding the biggest catfish ever caught somewhat more complicated - here is all the information I could find.The largest Blue CatfishCaught in the Mississippi River on May 22, 2005, weighed in at 124 lb (56.2 kg). (SEE VIDEO)The largest flathead catfishCaught in Independence, Kansas, weighing 123 lb 9 oz (56.0 kg).The large Read more:video
Fishing Knots: Thumb Knot 2008-04-28 01:59:22 The thumb knot is one of my favorite knots and with practice is very quick and easy to tie. It is a popular knot for attaching hooks, swivels and rings to very heavy monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing line. The knot tightens down very well and provides a strong connection.note - this knot should not be confused with the overhand knot, which is also called the thumb knot in rope tying circlesIt will take some practice to get this knot correctClick to enlarge1. Thread your hook with the lineand make a loop so that the hookis suspended from the loop.2. Wrapping your left thumband loop with the tag three times.3. Push the tag back under those three wraps.4. Hold both ends and ease the wraps off your thumb,one at a time, in sequence.5. Close the knot by exerting pressureon the loop against t Read more:Fishing
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Night Fishing For Catfish 2008-04-30 01:37:52 Catfish seem to be on my mind lately (see the biggest catfish ever caught post) and this post is no different.Night
fishing for catfishCatfish were once strictly a night time angling target exclusively, but day time fishing has become a much more popular method for catching these great fish. However, there are many reasons to go night fishing including;The water to too clear.It is too hot during the day.Too many anglers and "pleasure craft" on the water during the day.Catfish (and other fish for that matter) will often be more willing to feed at night.The bigger catfish are consistently caught at nighttime!To catch catfish at night try following the tips below;Try to be quiet catfish don’t have the best vision, but they are sensitive to noise.Try a big smelly bait to give the catfish the Read more:Fishing
Biggest marlin ever caught (with video) 2008-05-02 02:03:20 There can be little argument that marlin are the true icon of saltwater sport fishing and a big marlin is on most anglers fishing wish list.The biggest marlin ever caught record is slightly sketchy and there are certainly many reports of fish that would easily beat the record by up to a whopping 1000 pounds that were lost next to the boat, never recorded or that swam off with the camera etc.Largest marlin caught on rod and reelThe biggest marlin caught on rod and reel that I can actually validate with some form of evidence was caught in 1970 in Honolulu and weighed in at a whopping 1805 lbs (or 820kgs for people like me)! It is pictured below and it is certainly a monster (click to enlarge).Largest commercially caught marlinThe largest commercially caught marlin bottomed out a 1000kg scale Read more:video
Fishing Knots: Turle Knot (and double turle knot) 2008-05-04 06:16:15 The turle knot is a little known snare knot used to attach hooks to a leader. It is one of the most simple knots to tie, but is unfortunately quite a weak knot and is not usually recommended unless targeting very small fish. However, the strength of the knot can be significantly improved by tying the double
turle knot, which I will also explain below.Turle knot1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook and make a simple loop.2. Carry the end of the line on to make a Simple Overhand Knot upon the loop and pass the loop over the hook3. Tighten into shapeDouble Turle KnotPass the line through and make two simple loops. Then make a Simple Overhand Knot around both loops. Pass these loops over the hook. Tighten the knot. Read more:Fishing
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Biggest bass ever caught 2008-05-06 19:52:04 Bass are one of the most iconic freshwater sportsfish in the world and the stories of monster bass caught and loss continue to echo around the lakes of the United States.The biggest bass ever caught was captured in 2006 by Mac Weakley at Dixon Lake in Escondido. The bass weighed a massive 25 pounds 1 ounce (11.4 kilos) and looked like it had a slight overeating problem (see photo). However, the angler has decided not to claim the world record as there are a few problems with the capture:The fish was not weighed on a certified scale.It was unintentionally foul-hooked.No measurements of length or girth were taken.It was released.While none of these would have technically disqualified the fish the angler has chosen not to pursue the world record and the million dollar prize. The current recor
Fishing Knots: Berkley Braid Knot 2008-05-08 06:46:22 For quite some time now I have had emails from readers asking which knot I thought was the absolute best for braid fishing lines like fireline, finns, suffix etc. For years now I have personally used an improved clinch knot with increased wraps on braided lines and have not had many problems. Early this year, for some reason, I went through a period of mysterious knot failures and decided to test a new braid knot to see if it made any difference. The knot I tested was the Berkley
Braid Knot.The Berkley Braid Knot is a knot that has been tested (and I guess invented) by the research and development team at Berkley. It is tied by doubling the braid and this has increased knot strength in braided lines. Fortunately it is very simple to tie and is basically a clinch knot tied in the doubled li Read more:Fishing
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Smoked Trout Recipe - (How to smoke trout) 2008-05-11 05:35:33 It was my anniversary yesterday and being a seafood lover I had to order the smoked trout on the menu. It was absolutely delicious and is the inspiration for todays post.Many people don't consider trout when it comes to smoking and they tend to stick with the more traditional smoked salmon. While I consider trout to be one of the best fish to smoke, I find that almost any fish can be smoked and th Read more:Smoked
How to catch tuna 2008-05-13 23:46:19 Tuna are one of the most popular fish on the planet and unfortunately this has lead to a population demise that is almost unrivaled in the salt water. Fortunately many countries are taking a tougher stand on commercial tuna fishing and the fish are slowly becoming a worthwhile target for recreational anglers.Fishing for tunaThere is no doubt that most of the tuna species get pretty big and at the
Fishing Knots: King Sling Knot 2008-05-14 20:30:26 During my last serious fishing trip I decided to try a new knot recommended to me by a good fishing friend. I had been whining to him about my crank bait (lures to me) knots and he suggested I try the king sling knot.The king sling knot is an easy knot to tie and offers a decent amount of strength. However, its real benefit is that it allows crank baits to work freely and look a whole lot more lif Read more:Fishing
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Shark attack videos 2008-05-16 00:42:50 If writing this blog has taught me one thing it is that sharks capture peoples imagination - especially big sharks like the great white shark. I thought I would use a lazy Friday afternoon to post a couple of my favorite shark attackvideos
. Just to be clear though, these videos are of sharks attacking fish, not people (it is a fishing blog after all and I don't really think anyone wants to watch Read more:Shark
Environmentally Friendly Sinkers (enviroweights) - Tackle Review 2008-05-17 03:49:57 The world is becoming more environmentally conscious than ever before. Therefore anglers should be keen to show that we are caring for our environment, instead of the littering, killing machines we are sometimes made out to be. One of the worst pollutants many anglers add into the waterway is lead. In humans lead poisoning is cumulative and effects reproductive health and can even cause cancer, bu Read more:Environmentally
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Walleye facts 2008-05-19 23:55:01 The walleye is one of the most popular freshwater fish in North America and has a strong following in many freshwater lakes and impoundments. Hopefully the following facts
will help you understand more about this amazing fish.Facts About The WalleyeWalleye have large eyes with a layer of reflective pigment (almost like a cats eye) which allows them to feed in murky water, dim light and darkness.Du
Fishing Knots: World's Fair Knot 2008-05-19 01:41:18 The world's fair knot was created by Gary Martin and was selected by a panel of professionals as the best knot out of 498 entries in the great knot search at the 1982 world fair. This fishing knot is quick to tie, does not slip and is very strong. These features make the world's fair knot a very versatile and popular knot with many anglers. Most anglers use this knot with monofilament lines althou Read more:World
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Deepwater Jigging Technique (with video) 2008-05-21 01:38:40 With the advent on braided fishing line deepwater jigging has undergone a resurgence in the last decade like never before. Jigging is an effective fishing technique using a metal jig and produces good quality catches of fish. Many anglers enjoy this style because it is a very active form of fishing.Jigging Technique (How to jig)The technique for deepwater jigging might be quite energetic, but fort Read more:video
Alligator attacking a fishing lure 2008-05-22 20:16:40 Where I live we have monster crocodiles that strike fear into the hearts of small boat owners everywhere. They are so aggressive they have been known to chomp into boat props and headbutt small boats. Most places are off limits to swimming (except the swimming pools) because these crocs can (and have) taken people from the water. Even standing on the bank of the rivers in not recommended.So why am Read more:Alligator
Women anglers (My Fishing Report) 2008-05-24 00:47:01 I went for a quick fish this morning before breakfast with my wife. We didn't take the boat out and instead fished off the bank, but still caught quite a few fish. Well I actually should say my wife caught most of the fish. Fortunately I am just happy being there and I actually enjoy seeing people catch and release fish. I don't get grumpy when I can't catch them, which is a good thing because my Read more:Women
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How to fish crankbaits (with video) 2008-05-26 20:14:02 Crankbaits are right up there with the most popular lures for bass, but they also are very popular with many other saltwater and freshwater species. They are available in every color imaginable and designed to run at a certain depth, which means working your lure in the strike zone is made easier. Every serious angler should have a selection of shallow, medium and deep running crankbaits in their Read more:video
Seaguar Knot - Fluorocarbon knots for fishing 2008-05-28 04:52:17 Fluorocarbon is one of the latest fishing fashions, but apart from simply being in fashion, it is also a fantastic innovative product. If you are unfamiliar fluorocarbon it is a leader material that is basically invisible in water meaning fish feel more comfortable to bite.I was a little skeptical when I switched to fluorocarbon about a year ago, but have been pleasantly surprised by the bite rate
In the spotlight 2008-05-29 05:43:54 You may or may not know that the ultimate fishing blog has been spotlighted at the Outdoor Bloggers Summit Blog. I was very impressed with the review of my blog and if you are interested in reading the article it can be found here Spotlight week 3.As I approach 200 posts I am still excited about the prospects for this blog and amazingly (for a quiet guy) I still have plenty of things to say as wel
Friday Fishing Report 2008-06-01 00:19:01 Sorry this report took so long. I have had one of those weekends and a nasty stomach bug has kept me down for a couple of days (it wasn't from the fish I caught and ate fortunately).It was cold when dad and I headed out before the sun poked its head above the horizon. When I say cold I mean it was about 20 degrees (about 70 degrees Fahrenheit for the Americans reading this), but I am from the trop Read more:Friday
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How to catch sharks (shark fishing) 2008-06-03 04:11:53 As I have previously posted, shark fishing is not really my thing. Where I live sharks are considered something of a pain when reef fishing, but I understand that sharks are a very popular targets in other parts of the country and indeed the world.Catching sharksThe key to catching sharks can be found in one word chum (also called berley or ground bait) and lots of it. Sharks have relatively poor
Saltwater fish recipes (wahoo, mahi mahi etc.) 2008-06-05 20:41:35 I love cooking (and eating) fish for two reasons. I can catch my own so I know how fresh it is and cooking fish can be as quick and simple as you want to make it. Many fish recipes literally take 5 minutes or less to cook and preparation can also be made simple.I found a really great video showing two of the most simple, yet tasty, saltwater fish recipes I have ever seen. These recipes can be used Read more:Saltwater
Lefty's Loop Knot (Kreh Loop Knot) 2008-06-04 18:29:31 For those of you that don't know Lefty
Kreh is one of, if not the, most influential people in fly fishing and fishing in general. It is said that if fishing were a religion he would be the pope! He is also one of the nicest blokes you will ever come across and is always willing to share advice on casting and other facets of fly fishing even though he is well into the 80's. He has invented casting
Fishing Video - Mahi Mahi (dolpfin fish) 2008-06-07 21:04:02 Mahi Mahi or dolphin fish are one of the most popular sportfish in the world and on light tackle provide one of the most spectacular fights of any fish. Unfortunately most people encounter these fish on heavy marlin tackle which diminishes their fighting qualities quite a bit. They are a pretty fish that are also spectacular eating. Mahi Mahi often school around FAD (Fish attracting devices) and a Read more:Fishing
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