Florida Fresh Water Fishing Essentials

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

Going to Florida on a fresh water fishing expedition is one of the most fun and exciting things a person can do. But if you have never been there fishing before, you may not know where to begin or what kind of fishing gear you will need to bring. Here are a few helpful tips to know what to bring.

If you are going fishing in one of the popular Kissimee Chain of Lakes you will need to have a good bait cast reel and rod. You will want your reel to be loaded with about 120 yards of 12 lb test fluorocarbon line. That should handle any fish you catch.

You should also bring an assortment of baits. These should include plastic frogs like a Koppers LIVETARGET frogs in several colors. Also bring several styles of swim bait like the SPRO BBZ-1 chad swim bait in several colors. Don’t forget the Jackal Giron Jointed Panfish swim bait, in all seven colors. These baits will give you a good variety for the predator fishing you will encounter.

You will also need to have a net. Without a net you will lose more fish that you will boat. You may want to bring a small purse string net to catch bait fish. Fishing with live bait caught out of the lake where you are fishing is the best bait there is. If you plan to fish with live bait you will need to bring along an assortment of hooks. You will need some long shank hooks and some offset long shank hooks for bait assortment. Bring along some double hooks for live frogs or even plastic frogs. Also bring some weed less hooks for worms.

Crank baits are also good for Florida fishing. The Bandit Square bill crankbait is good to use and the Excalibur Squarebill are both crazy crank baits that will dive and run and generally go wild when reeled in. this will attract fish in almost any condition. Be sure to bring along several colors.

If you bring these pieces of fishing gear with you it should insure a successful fishing trip. You may even have time to go to Disney World!

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Nothing Better Then Spending A Little Boat Time

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

If you are an adventurous type, or if you just love to be outdoors, then you probably like boating too. On a warm sun shiny summer’s day, there are few things better than being out and about on a gorgeous lake in a boat. Personally, I am a fan of all types of boats, but my favorite thing to do on a lake is wakeboard, so I think wakeboarding boats take the cake. Fill up the fat sacks, set the wake high, and go out behind a boat if you are looking for some real fun. Seriously, if you have yet to wakeboard, I recommend it for a number of reasons. It is a great way to hang out with friends, it is good physical exercise, and you can get a really nice tan, on your arms. -The more people a wakeboarding boat can hold the better. When there are more people on a boat, then the weight helps to create a higher wake for the person behind the boat boarding to ride. Like its name proves, wakeboarding is all about the wake. Grab a few of your friends and hang out on the lake all day having fun on the boat and boarding, and you will see why there are so many people always out on the lake as much as they possibly can be. -I will admit it; I am the type of person who doesn’t like to know that I am working out. You know, I just want to have fun and get in a good workout without having to think about it and sweat gallons. While I’m on my wakeboard I am getting that fun, carefree workout in without having to think about it. I love that. Hey, I might even be sweating too, but I’m on water so can’t even tell. The next day after boarding though you will definitely notice that you worked out some muscles you don’t typically use. -Aside from all the fun with friends and the great workout, you get to soak in some much needed vitamin D from the sunshine too. Sounds pretty great, right? It is. So if you don’t own a boat, find a friend who does, or make new friends with a random person with a boat. After that, then you can find yourself living fun and fancy free out on the water boating and boarding and having a grand time.

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A Simple Guide in Purchasing A Carp Fishing Tackle Online

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

Fishing is a popular hobby among many, and a great number of people have now shown a growing interest for carp fishing in particular. Thanks to the constant advancements in technology, anyone can now easily get information and guidelines on fishing without leaving the comforts of their home. The same is true when buying fishing tools, gears and equipment. The internet houses almost everything and you can basically do anything online. From research, shopping, watching movies or listening to music, the internet has made living in the modern world much easier. So for those who are currently looking for the best carp fishing tackle, it would be a good idea to check online shopping sites specializing in the sale of fishing kits, products and accessories.

Like when purchasing any type of product, you have to carefully assess and evaluate the available options for fishing tackles online. To do this, you can check out review sites providing information about tackles used for carp fishing. Reading through the reviews will tell you more about a particular product and allow you to determine if it is a good buy or not.

Check out various fish gear and equipment retailers online to help you find the fishing tackle that will best match your needs. You can also visit carp fishing websites to get recommendations on what kind of tackle to purchase. This is especially true for those who will be acquiring such kind of fishing gear for the first time.

Compare prices of different brands and makes of carp fishing tackles to ensure that you will end up with the most fitting and appropriate choice.

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Great Ideas For Affordable Docks

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Today it is easy to enjoy hobbies because people have more time for themselves and are spending less time working so it is essential to remember about those things and pay attention to getting some free time for yourselves to enjoy what you love doing. For the majority of people hobbies are some kind of shelters that can dilute their attention and thoughts. With hobbies especially watersport hobbies people rest and gain energy for their work. Meanwhile practicing watersports and being fond of yachting, boating or surfing is very trendy and if you are a man who is looking for a romantic adventure your hobby will serve your the great service!

With great boat docks BC that are fast and easy to install people can build their own docks in no time and enjoy their mini harbours without much effort involved. You may ask what for is the dock being built? Actually, this is a dream for everyone who is fond of boaing and fishing as well as you gain the opportunity to moor and to catch fish sitting in a comfortable chair watching the sun going by. Without a dock it is really hard to knot a boat to the shore and to make it immobile during a storm.

Today high quality floating docks are light and easy to put together, they look great and serve their purpose really well at affordable prices. And this is really so! Just imagine that you have invited your good old buddies with their better halfs and you gathered just on your boat in your dock drinking beers and watching the sunset. It is more than great! With great quality fishing piers it is possible to enjoy your favourite hobbies and make sure you are having a blast. Having a party on a boat is modern and trendy and such advantages as having an opportunity to fish from a pier only prove that you actually need to install a dock. So make sure you make the right choice today.

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Are You A Boat Fixer Or A Boat Sailor?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

There are lots of stories that go with owning a boat, and one of them has to do with the types of people that own boats.  I believe that after observing boaters for a few years, there are two distinct types of boat owners.  Those that like working on boats, and those that like using their boats.  I’m not that good at ship repair myself, and usually end up hiring experts for the really tricky stuff. While it’s inevitable that if you own a boat, your going to do a little bit of both, but some people seem to carry it to the extreme.

There’s was one fella I knew, that decided he and his wife were going to retire on a fourty foot plus catamaran that he would build himself.  So, they sold their house, moved into an apartment, and rented out a barn.  For the next five years or so, he started spending all his weekends and evenings working on this boat.  I saw the vessel myself, when it was supposedly about a year away from completion.  There’s no doubt, this was an impressive vessel, and it was really interesting to see it in it’s partially completed state.  It was kind of like a cut-a-way of a really complicated machine.

But, I had to wonder how serious this guy was about actually sailing the boat.  There’s no doubting his passion for the construction phase, but would it ever see water.  Well it’s been about two years since my visit, and I can still see the hulls of that catamaran poking out of the barn.  Part of me feels bad for him, but the other part want’s to make him an offer he can’t refuse, and go for a little extended sail myself.

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My Favorite Way To See Florida

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

I believe, that every tourist worthy place on the planet, is unique enough to have it’s favored way of exploring it.  Sometimes that means walking, sometimes it means walking, sometimes it means boating.  But, when it comes to Florida, I really think you need a car.  Let’s face it, this is a pretty big state, and unless you’ve got months of time to spend there, your never going to get from one end to the other without some sort of motorized vehicle.  Florida car rentals are plentiful and pretty cheap due to the large volume of traffic, so there’s no need to worry about the cost.  Throw in the fact, that there’s just so many cool things to see in Florida, and the case for doing it by car really becomes a no brainer.

There’s all kinds of crazy little obscure tourist traps in this great state, and if I couldn’t do it by car, then my next favorite choice would be by motorcycle.  If you’ve never driven one before, then maybe it’s about time you learned.  It gives you that outdoor feeling going down the road in a way you won’t get with a car, but without any protection from the weather.  Given Florida’s strong sun, and regular rain showers, it’s pretty easy to understand why my first choice is my car.  Do make sure when your driving, that you make a point of heading through the keys.  Driving across Florida causeways surrounded by nothing but water is a pretty cool experience.  Almost as good as sailing.

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Bass Fishing Done Easy

Posted on October 22, 2010 by admin

Sure, you can make anything complicated, but fishing doesn’t have to be one of them.  I think because bass fishing is so popular, and there are so many pros in the field, that it can be a bit intimidating for someone new to the activity to be a little intimidated.  Fortunately, I’m one of those usually very willing to venture into something that interests me irregardless of my chances of success.  And with that comes some learning the hard way, so I thought I’d share a few of my bass fishing tips, that should make your life easier if your new to the sport.

If your looking for small mouth bass, then cranking is the way to go.  Crank baits aren’t that difficult, and I think a lot of fun.  You’ll want to look a little into the tube jig if your really interested in trying it out.  Another tip, is to use a little patience when setting the hook.  Make sure yo feel the weight of the bass on your line.  That means the fish is committed, and your good to go.  Setting before, simply doesn’t work that well.  Once you’ve had some success with the tried and true baits, don’t hesitate to experiment a little bit.  Customizing your bait can be fun, plus if it works then you’ve got a secret approach that no one else knows about.  Another suggest that applies to bass fisherman young and old, is to be persistent.  The longer you try, the greater the chances for success.  Just because your first outing produces small or no fish, doesn’t mean your next one won’t have the big bass practically jumping to your boat.

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12v Fridges

Posted on July 5, 2010 by GuestPoster

A quality 12v fridge freezer that is intended for auto or off-road fridge will be a compression technology fridge.  I will briefly discuss the benefits of a compression fridge over the alternative absorption technology type of refrigerator when your intended application is usage as a car fridge.

A compression fridge is designed specifically to be powered by electricity.  Unlike absorption fridges which can be powered off LPG, a compression fridge uses a more efficient and expensive technology which allows them to cool using less energy. This allows them to be run from a 12v DC car battery for an extended period of time before impairing your ability to start the vehicle.

Compression fridges also cool better.  Your average absorption fridge comes with caveats such as ‘able to cool so-and-so degrees below ambient temperature’.  A compression fridge will cool as much as you need.  They can even function as freezers.  This speaks volumes to their cooling ability.

A compression fridge freezer will operate when it is not on a level surface.  An absorption fridge needs to be almost perfectly leveled if it is to work correctly.  For a fridge being used in a vehicle, the ability to run smoothly when going over bumps, and driving up or down hills, is essential.

The one drawback of a compression fridge is that they generally cost more than an absorption fridge. If you see a 12v fridge that looks like a bargain, beware!  It is probably using absorption technology rather than compression.  If it is relatively expensive, and has the capacity to freeze, you can probably safely assume it is a true compression model.

Be sure that if you are buying a 12v refrigerator for your vehicle that you purchase a compression fridge.  The extra expense is well worth the advantages the compression models have over the competing absorption technology.

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Boating traditions

Posted on May 25, 2010 by GuestPoster

There is no better place to go boating and fishing than North America. If you want to combine theses two passions and have an amazing trip you should plan on backpacking Canada. I love backpacking and camping because it gives me the chance to get out into God’s country and explore. Canada is the perfect setting to explore and there the options for good fishing are endless.

When I was a young boy my family went on a camping trip together to Rocky Lake. Rocky Lake is a beautiful lake set in Northern Manitoba. It is locally know as a great fishing lake with an abundance of northern pike, walleye, tulibee, smallmouth bass and whitefish. It is also very close to the best rainbow/brook trout fly-fishing lakes in Manitoba, Barbe Lake. The lake only sees a couple hundred tourists per summer but there are cabins for rent for those that would rather not sleep in a tent. Fishing and boating on Rocky Lake is a cherished memory from my childhood.

Of course, North America is a big place so there are more than just one lake on which to boat and fish. In the past, when I spent time backpacking the United States, a much-loved fishing destination of mine was North Dakota. With 694 lakes I was always bound to find good fishing somewhere. I always found you couldn’t go wrong with a spin around Devils Lake, which is the largest natural body of water in the state. It is also widely known as the Perch capital of the world. My grandpa took me to Devils Lake one year and we stayed at a campground near the lake. It’s funny how so many of my childhood memories consist of fishing and boating with my family. Perhaps that is why as an adult I’m still so fond of spending my days on a boat, casting my fishing line into the clear waters of the lake.

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Boat Wraps Can Make Your Old Boat Look New

Posted on May 21, 2010 by GuestPoster

Would you like to replace your old boat because it is showing signs of age on the outside? You may be in for a case of sticker shock when you go to look at new boats these days. However, there is a great alternative to replacing your old boat. Boat wraps have become very affordable and can make your old boat look like new. If the interior of your boat is still in good shape this can be a great alternative to buying something new. Continue reading →

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