Exclusive: 600 up in Dalvik!

Exclusive to WSF: Ex Welsh International Francis Jones, WSF Member John McInnes and Mike Thrussell head out to Northern Iceland to sample the finest shore fishing any of them have ever experienced with local angling guide, Steve Mason. In four and half hours the quartet land and return over 600lbs of fish!!

Posted on August 31, 2010 Filed Under Fish, Fishing, Fishing Diary | Leave a Comment

Van Staal FP6500 Pliers Kit

Van Staal needs no introduction as a manufacturer of the very finest angling tools available. Jim O'Donnell takes at look at the Stainless Steel FP6500 Pliers Kit from this legendary angling company.

Posted on August 31, 2010 Filed Under Fishing Diary, Sea Fishing | Leave a Comment

Ammo’s Off the Hook, But Sinkers Aren’t

In today’s editions of The Outdoor and Shooting Wire, we’re congratulating the shooting community for speaking out – in what has been characterized as “huge numbers” – against a petition before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that, if accepted, would have resulted in an almost instantaneous ban on lead in ammunition and shot.

Posted on August 30, 2010 Filed Under Fish | Leave a Comment

Sweet

It had been on my mind for a while. I had found a good bit of river, not overfished, good access, safe parking and it also has some cracking fish . Only problem, with a bit of extra water the swims are hard to fish on the float. So with this in mind I had thought of fishing the feeder! I’m not one for sitting for hours waiting for that one fish. So my idea was to approach it more like I would with the stick, a roving method. Some bits of river would still be waded with me feeding, as normal from mid river. I was so confident this would work I have even been looking for the ideal rod. Not a heavy Barbel rod but a feeder rod, it has to be powerful enough for the big fish but also delicate enough for Chub, Roach, and Dace. Phil got a Fox specialist which is a lovely bit of kit and if they still did that model “0.75tc” it would be top of the list. So after picking up a few rods and having a read I have now made my mind up. What confirmed it was going out with my old rod and giving it a go. Jeff rang and after a quick chat we decided to have a late afternoon /evening on the piece of water I described I told him of my thoughts and he quite fancied it although he was happy to settle on his chair after a few beers the previous night. I set up 11ft feeder rod 3oz tip 8lb mainline 6lb Froghair hook length 14′s Drennan specialist hook. Nothing complicated a running open end feeder two beads to buffer the knot, which was tied loop to loop, this acts as a mini boom helping keep the hook length away from the feeder. Caster was the bait mixed into a fish meal based feed. The first swim is easier to approach off the bank, in fact its impossible in good water “bloody dangerous” . I made one cast, and with the normal approach in mind, after the short time I thought it would take the feeder to empty, I re cast. This would feed the swim and with an uneven bottom would always give me a chance that the feeder was in the best place on occasions. Not long to wait the tip banged round and I was into a good fish. Jeff was amazed at the quick result. I was chuffed it’s a sweet feeling when you think about something and it works so well. Moments later a Barbel of just over 8lb was at the net, prime condition, I expected more and soon after I did get one around a pound. The swim only produced a few more trout. Jeff sat waiting and I had a wander only an hour or so, it gave me chance to try the “wading feeder” two more Barbel only small biggest may have pushed 3lb but it was working!! Just a few adjustments and I think this will bring me some good days.

Posted on August 30, 2010 Filed Under Fish, Fishing | Leave a Comment

Fly Fishing Quiniscoe Lake | Flickr – Photo Sharing!

The reflections and colours were amazing. Then I relaxed on the bench at the lakeshore for a while to take in all the beauty and watch a gentleman fly fishing across the lake . Cathedral Lakes Lodge, Cathedral Provincial Park, Keremeos, BC.

Posted on August 29, 2010 Filed Under Fish, Fishing, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Bass Fishing : How to Tie a Carolina Rig Fishing Line

Tying a Carolina rig, which is used to fish on the bottom, means using a bead to protect the knot after letting the weight slide up and down the line. Discover how Carolina rigs are good for finding structures on the bottom with help from a professional bass fisherman in this free video on Carolina rig fishing line. Expert: Ron Colby Contact: baits.com/ Bio: Ron Colby is a professional bass fisherman, has qualified for the Bass Master Classic and has won two BASS Western Divisionals. Filmmaker: Mike Phillips

Posted on August 29, 2010 Filed Under bass fishing, Fish, Fishing, Video Fishing | Leave a Comment

Pakistan Flood Pictures: Millions Flee Rising Rivers

Submerged houses, crowded relief camps, and flooded provinces—see the impact of Pakistan’s worst floods in nearly a century. Pakistan – Flood – Earth Sciences – Natural Disasters and Hazards – Asia

Posted on August 29, 2010 Filed Under Fish | Leave a Comment

"One More Honest Presentation"

Kris Martin’s essay on respect for fish includes some choice quotes from Norman McLean and Ernest Hemingway (“Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl.”). “I’ve got this perfect pool of water I like to fish. It’s calm and easy-flowing. It meanders through town and I’m very familiar with it. I know all the rocks and pebbles, all the overhanging branches, the sunken trees and the other obstacles. It takes a bit of work to navigate, but once I’m there the fish are waiting.” In Vermont’s Times Argus .

Posted on August 28, 2010 Filed Under Fish, Fishing | Leave a Comment

August kayak fishing report

Howzit guys Well kayak fishing in August has been a cold bumpy ride out at sea with the wind changing direction often and causing the washing machine effect, but on my pinnacle ski i was ready for the challenge, lucky the water temp. has risen from the dire 16 deg. to at least 18.. which made a big diffrence to feeding, i got a nice 12kg queenie, a cuta and a tuna, lots of diffirent species bait fish around,so get your bums in a kayak on www.deepseakayakfishing.com and come catch your snoek! for beginners, our surf trials course is on a special of only R250pp!, i noticed the yellow bill kites have arived from their migration so spring is on the doorstep! Cheers Lawrence Petrus ek het 2 extra fotos aangeheg vir n verandering. Groete Lawrence | For Africa | StLuciaOrgZa | ElephantCoastCoZa | iSimangaliso | Accommodation |

Posted on August 28, 2010 Filed Under Fish, Fishing | Leave a Comment

Choosing A Trout Fishing Bait

When trout fishing in lakes , where stocked trout are usually placed, your best bet would be synthetic baits. Stocked trout are easily lured by synthetic baits as their instincts are not that sharp like a native trouts. …

Posted on August 27, 2010 Filed Under Fish, Fishing, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

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