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Better Boating With The Right Equipment
Posted in Freshwater Angling on the September 26, 2008
Imagine that you’re floating out in the open on a calmly refreshing body of water, the soft waves gently lapping at your hull. There’s no comparison for that feeling of relaxation - besides the sense of security that results from the being prepared which led you here initially.
Boating Equipment for your Safety
To assure that your boating excursions are safe, enjoyable, and without avoidable problems, there are several important steps you should follow. Maintaining your boat means a lot more than just ensuring the boat looks great. Safety is the number one to keep in mind at all times while out on the water. Fortunately, there are now many products that make your boat look great AND keep you and your passengers safe.
For example, boat trailers will commonly come standard with a manual winch which will assist the owner in getting the boat off the trailer into the water. Handling a heavy boat however becomes an easy and safer task when you use an electric winch, which is powered by a standard car battery. Also, pulling the vessel using tie-down straps and a protective wrap undoubtedly will minimize any expensive and unattractive damage caused by traveling on the roads.
While boating, chances are you will have to keep your boat tied to a dock at some point. Even a very gentle lake will go up and down, and your boat will do the same, maybe even into the dock! To protect your outer finish from rubbing the rough wood of the docking platform, there are bumpers you can use to cushion it. You’ll need a few high grade lines to moor the boat correctly and to help put it back onto its trailer.
Communicate While on Your Boat
Whether you are using wind or electric power, be safe by keeping in contact with the shore or others in your party. It is vital to have standard communication equipment; if your radio breaks, one of the ubiquitous GPS systems is a good back up backup to have.
It’s important to keep extra cans of gas on hand to avoid running out if you’re on the water longer than anticipated. Another wonderful piece of equipment is a convertible top which offers protection in the event of inclement weather. It will help keep the inside of your boat dry and all of your passenger’s will surely appreciate it too.
While your boat will generally require safety, communication, and transport equipment and aides, other gear used on your boat depends on what the intended use of the craft will be. There will be differences between boats used for different activities.
The first step in determining the boating equipment you’ll need is what you will be using the boat for most.
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Canada Fishing Trips: So Much Fishing, So Little Time!
Posted in Freshwater Angling on the September 23, 2008
Is a Canada fishing trip your pleasure? You’ve planned a trip to Canada. Fishing trips are high on your list of priorities. But which trip do you choose?
Every province and territory in Canada offers some form of a fishing experience, for both the novice and experienced fisherman.
No matter which way you head in Canada, fishing trips abound and all are as different as the many ethnic cultures that form Canada’s population.
From fly-fishing in a remote lodge in Churchill, Manitoba to angling for rainbow trout in British Columbia’s Salmon River, there is a Canadian fishing adventure to suit every fisherman.
Canada fishing trips can be as rugged or as elegant as you desire. Fishermen looking to land an Arctic Grayling or a Whitefish can choose from a rustic half day or full day fishing trip out of Whitehorse in the Yukon.
Those into gourmet food and private jet service may want to book a stay at the Hatchet Lake Lodge in Saskatchewan, one of Canada’s most beautiful.
The fisherman, who is also a whale enthusiast or is Eco-minded, may want to book a Seabreeze fishing trip out of Vancouver, British Columbia. This fishing charter service offers 5-8 hour trips complete with fishing gear and bait. Fishing licenses can be purchased in their offices before heading out.
Are you looking for a longer Canada fishing trips? Ontario, in eastern Canada, offers many choices including 3-7 day fly-in trips like the trip offered by the Sydney Lake Lodge in Northwestern Ontario. This company offers professional fishing guides, dock service (your boat will be tended every night) and comfortable cabins. Any prize fish you catch here, however, must be returned to the lake in keeping with their strict conservation rules.
If you want to travel farther north, try the Tagish Lake Wilderness Lodge in the Yukon. Those folks have a fleet of aluminum boats and motors, fish finders, tackle and bait. And they promise to share their secrets for catching prize trout or pike.
Remember Canada’s East Coast, too, when looking for Canada fishing trips. The Maritime Provinces, nestled on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, have fishing opportunities for both the freshwater and saltwater angler.
Dave’s Guide Service, out of Nova Scotia, offers both boat and kayak trips complete with fishing gear and a box lunch. Dave specializes in Smallmouth bass.
Most Canada fishing trips come as complete packages. When booking your trip, be sure to check exactly what is included in your package. Tell the trip organizers if you have any special physical needs because most are ready and willing to accommodate you.
Better Boating With The Right Equipment
Posted in Freshwater Angling on the August 24, 2008
Imagine you are on your boat floating out on the lake or ocean with the waves gently bobbing your boat side to side. Could anything be more calming? Perhaps only the ease of conscience which accompanies the feeling of readiness that got you here in the beginning.
Boating Safety Equipment
There’s several steps you can take to make your boating trip a safe, convenient and pleasurable activity. Keeping your boat in good condition does more than just keep it looking good. Available are a large number of functional boating items to ensure the protection of your boat and its passengers while making it look great.
Take boat trailers for example, most of them come with a standard manual winch to assist you in getting the boat out of the water and onto the trailer. For ease of loading your boat, think about getting a winch that runs off of your automobiles battery. This is also much safer than a manual winch. Also, pulling the vessel using tie-down straps and a protective wrap undoubtedly will minimize any expensive and unattractive damage caused by traveling on the roads.
If you’re going to be boating, there’s a good chance that you’ll have to tie up to a dock at some point. Even the gentlest pond will rise and fall, and so will your boat - right into the dock! To protect your outer finish from rubbing the rough wood of the docking platform, there are bumpers you can use to cushion it. You’ll need a few high grade lines to moor the boat correctly and to help put it back onto its trailer.
Communicate While on Your Boat
Taking to the seas, whether by sailboat or motorboat, is a great adventure; but be safe by keeping in contact with the shore just in case tragedy should strike your party. Standard radio communication equipment is a must; and the ever prevalent and highly accessible GPS systems available today can bail you out if your radio crashes on you.
It’s important to keep extra cans of gas on hand to avoid running out if you’re on the water longer than anticipated. It is always helpful to have a convertible top in case you are surprised by some bad weather. It will help keep the inside of your boat dry and all of your passenger’s will surely appreciate it too.
You need to include equipment for communication with land and would-be rescuers, safety equipment and transport for your boat. However, all equipment selections need to take your type of craft into consideration. If a boat is mainly utilized for fishing, it will have requirements that differ from a boat that is mainly for water skiing, for example.
The first step in determining the boating equipment you’ll need is what you will be using the boat for most.
How To Use A Baitcaster
Posted in Freshwater Angling on the May 28, 2008
Using a baitcaster reel. Using a Baitcaster reel You might ask your self why is someone even writing about this, well it’s because if you want to step up your game when it comes tofishing then you will have to learn how to use a baitcasting. You’ve seen the all the best fishermen use them and you have probably have a friend or two who have been telling you how they have increased their casting accuracy and are able to feel the fish better when they bite.
Every angler men who’s learned the techniques of using a baitcasting will tell you that they have more control of where they put their lure, close to the shorelines, logs, or heavy cover. I know for myself it was a little difficult at first but with the right reel setting and practice you can learn to be a master baitcaster.
Getting down to the first step in becoming a maser baitcaster is holding the reel the right way. What your going to want to do is press down the free spool button, hold the spool by your thumb and turn the rod sideways. So the handle is facing up. It might be a little awkward at first but you will want to do this throughout the cast.
You will then need to release the line,but keep your thumb on the line with some pressure as you go forward. The key here is to but just enough pressure so you don’t get the dreaded backlash of line. So keep the pressure on the spool with your thumb as the lure and lineis in the air. You will want to have enough speed so you get the lure where you want it to go without too much pressure.
The pressure is the most critical thing to understand and learn. Most bait caster reels have centrifugal braking systems. It works kind of like a thumb on the line for you. Because the faster the line comes out of the spool then the more tension is applied by the braking system. And if you turn the brake knob tightly and press the freespool button, the lure will not descend. So you will want turn the knob counter clockwise so you can see the lure start to fall. Play with this until you can get the lure in the right place. You want to have the lure fall nicely so you don’t have tojerk your rod. It is always good to get used to the feel of the lures weight.
So with a little patience and a little practice you too can become a master baitcaster champion. You will hit those hard to reach spots and be able to respond to fish faster then before. Check out Everydayfishing.com for baitcaster reel great deals on Bait caster reels
Angling Gear - Some Pros and Cons
Posted in Freshwater Angling on the November 5, 2007
To many fishing enthusiasts, angling means simply more than just “going fishing”. There are many types of fishing techinques and angling gear that are better suited to some types of angling than others. Fishing in a fast-running stream is done differently than angling on a deep-water lake and trying to hook a Brook Trout differs greatly than baiting for Salmon.
When trying to decide what type of fishing gear you should purchase, your rod and reel are first on the list. Pond angling or small lake fishing lets you get away with an ultralight or medium weight rod and reel combination. Bigger lakes mean that you may have to take the size of fish you’ll expect to hook into consideration. A heavier rod will give you more control once you hook your fish and it permits you to use lures with more weight. The upside of bigger lures is that you can cast longer distances.
What to Do When Fishing and a Storm is Near
Posted in Bass Fishing, Fishing Tackle, Fishing in Alaska, Fishing in Montana, Fly In Fishing Trips, Freshwater Angling, Information on Fishing, Trout Fishing on the July 4, 2007
I love the phenomena of thunderstorms. Like many of you, I’m fascinated by the crackle of lightning bolts and house shaking thunderclaps. Also, like too many people, I’ve unwisely continued fishing while a storm approached when I should have been long gone to safety.
Lightning strikes kill an average of 80-100 people every year in the U.S., more than hurricanes and tornados combined. A little more than half of victims were engaged in outdoor recreation like fishing or boating. Ten times as many are struck but survive - many with severe, life-long injuries or disabilities.
With the height of lightning season upon us in the summer, it’s time for fishermen to consider lightning safety. According to the National Weather Service, lightning can strike as many as ten miles away from its source cloud. This is why it is recommended to…
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