2012 – The Year for a Record Breaking Bass?

With one of the mildest winters for some time recorded in the UK, Mike Thrussell looks at the possibility that 2012 could be the year for record breaking bass.

Posted on February 23, 2012 Filed Under Fishing Diary, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

Fly Fishing Tackle Review: The Nautilus FWX Reel

We fly anglers are sometimes a picky group of people. When I’m up to my hips in a cold, fast-flowing stream, I need my fly fishing tackle to be as trusty as is feasible. Reels, are of utmost pertinence in my opinion; therefore, I am constantly looking for special prices on the Web or in

Posted on February 5, 2012 Filed Under Fish, Fishing, Fishing Report, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

Lure Tackle to Watch in 2012

Jim O'Donnell, often seduced by nice shiny things, takes a look at some of his favourite lure bling from the 2011 Tackle and Guns trade show – 13 bits of sultry lure goodness that will make it big in 2012!

Posted on February 3, 2012 Filed Under Fishing Diary, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

New-Species Pictures: Cowboy Frog, Armored Catfish Among Finds

A cowboy frog, eye-licking gecko, and “Crayola” katydid are among new and known species found in a Suriname rain forest.

Posted on January 25, 2012 Filed Under Fish, Fishing Report, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

Kodachrome: First Great Color Film Remembered

Called a “photographer’s liberation,” Kodachrome produced clear, vivid color photographs that drastically changed National Geographic magazine. Kodak announced Monday it will cease production of the iconic medium.

Posted on January 20, 2012 Filed Under Fishing Diary, Fishing Report, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

10th Welsh Air Ambulance Open Beach Competition

Match report from the 10th Welsh Air Ambulance Open Beach Fishing Competition held on Amroth Beach in South Pembrokeshire.

Posted on January 15, 2012 Filed Under Fish, Fishing, Fishing Diary, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

Space Pictures This Week: Hubble Bubble, Dusty Dwarf, More

A “soap bubble” in space, stellar royals in hiding, and a new look at an old galactic neighbor are among this week’s best space pictures.

Posted on January 13, 2012 Filed Under Fishing Report, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

Baby Harp Seals Being Drowned, Crushed Amid Melting Ice

As global warming melts Arctic sea ice, harp seal babies are dying in record numbers, the first study of its kind confirms.

Posted on January 7, 2012 Filed Under Fishing Diary, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

"Virgin Birth" Record Broken by Hotel Shark

A zebra shark at the “world’s most luxurious hotel” has experienced four straight years of reproductive success—no male required.

Posted on January 6, 2012 Filed Under Diving and Fishing Holidays, Fishing, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

Ultralight Fishing – Important Tips for Achieving Success on the Water

What is ultralight fishing anyway? Many anglers assume that the term ultralight fishing refers to fishing with teeny,tiny fishing gear much like what an ice fisherman uses, and while the gear that is used when ultralight fishing is certainly smaller than traditional fishing gear, it isn’t nearly as small as most anglers imagine it to be. The gear that is used in this style of fishing is definitely downsized and the main reason for this is so that very light fishing line and small fishing lures and baits can be used in an effective manner.

Posted on December 2, 2011 Filed Under Fish, Fishing, Fishing Report, Fishing Trips, Sea Holidays | Leave a Comment

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