Flounder fishing tips, baits and rigs that work for catching flounder - Flounder methods and fishing tips
Fish Hook choice depends on several factors. Obviously, the smaller the fish, the smaller the fish hook required. What most anglers miss is, that line size, fish species, type of bait, and fishing structure play a major role in fish hook selection.
There are quite a number of fishermen and women who either by choice or by circumstance do not fish from a boat. Let's deal with surf fishing and all that goes with this unique form of angling.
Here is a profile on redfish - also known as red drum
Dan Uelk's Costa Rica Roosterfish - from a Kayak! Dan was fishing with Ralph from Costa Rica Wild Fishing
Long-Distance Surf Casting Techniques and Surf Casting
Many people ask just how to clean these flat fish. Here is a step by step method with pictures to help you clean your flounder.
What kind and size of fishing leader line you use can make a difference on how many fish you catch.
Fish Hook choice depends on several factors. Obviously, the smaller the fish, the smaller the fish hook required. What most anglers miss is, that line size, fish species, type of bait, and fishing structure play a major role in fish hook selection.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish) on a Party Boat
Dan Uelk's Costa Rica Mahi Mahi - from a Kayak! Dan was fishing with Ralph from Costa Rica Wild Fishing
Of all the reels made, the spinning reel is by far the most
popular. Easy to use and virtually backlash free, these reels come in all price ranges.
Prices vary, determined generally by the number of ball bearings contained in the reel.
Choose a spinning reel according to what kind of fishing you plan to do.
Somewhere along the way one of the most versatile fishing lures ever devised received the name "jig". Probably either because the molds they are made from or the mechanism used to hold them while they are being tied, are called jigs. Either way the term has come to mean a particular style of fishing with a particular type of lure - fishing with a jig.
Light tackle spinning reels are reels that are ideal for inshore angling. Line capacity and strength in the 8 to 15 pound test range make them good for a variety of fish.
Bait casting rods are perfect for top water plug action with comparatively heavy line. Their shorter length and heavier backbone allow wrist action to make a plug walk. The better bait casting rods will have a fast taper and comfortable hand grip.
The drop shot rig is a relatively recent innovation in the freshwater fishing realm that is now making its way to saltwater. Named for the way the rig goes straight to the bottom, it is similar to a fish-finder or chicken rig currently used by many bottom-fishing anglers. The difference is in the placement of the hook.
Here are some basic fishing rod facts that you need to know before you head out or go online to purchase one.
I receive a lot of email asking me for advice on which rod or which reel to buy. It seems that people are somewhat convinced that there is a perfect rod or perfect reel, and that someone out there knows the brand.
But there are those shore bound souls who have chosen another lot in life. They choose not to be left out of the fishing scene, and as such they have developed a style and following all their own. These are the pier fishermen and women. Some are affectionately referred to as "Pier Rats." They came in all sizes, all ages, and both sexes. They come with a variety of tackle, some expensive, some worn and taped together. But come they do, with a very special camaraderie.
Heavy spinning reels are used in a variety of fishing
situations, from surf fishing to trolling blue water. They are made tough and will stand
up to a reasonable amount of abuse.