Archive for April, 2009
Way to Enjoy Canoeing Simple Techniques
Posted in Freshwater Angling on the April 19, 2009
Canoeing Makes a Great Pass time…
At one time canoeing was a means of transportation, long before roads were considered. Going in a canoe saved time, waling on the land was longer and harder because of the supplies that needed to be carried. Canoeing is a part of North American and Canadian history.
Today, canoeing is a recreation or hobby for some not their main means of transportation. Many people still find it enjoyable, spending their whole days out on the water. Canoeing is an excellent way to view nature in some of its most pristine glory. I’ve never been disappointed on any of my canoe trips. If you keep your eyes open there is always something to see. Years ago canoes were made by hand and usually crafted from birch bark or cedar strips. Today many experienced canoe builders are older, if their talent is not carried on great workmanship and tradition will be lost. A well-crafted man made canoe may cost up to $4,000, expensive compared to a cheap fiberglass or plastic canoe, but will handle much easier once in the water. The man made canoe will cut through the water quicker than a cheaper mass-produced model.
Canoeing is a good way to spend quality time with your family and friends, however it is dangerous, many fatal accidents have happened on canoe trips yearly you must take caution water safety is important. I call my canoe all sorts of cool names like FlightEagle, SuperMango, RedSquare, SingingDrow, got to say the favourite is still Super Mango. Always make sure all canoe passengers are wearing a life jacket, even if they can swim. There is a great deal of exercise involved when canoeing and it is environmently friendly considering there is no motor involved. While on your canoeing trip, take all garbage home with you and leave the scenery as pleasant for the next group of canoers coming down the river as it was for yourselves.
West Wickham - So You Want to Go Fly Fishing - Hidden Spots
Posted in Expert Fly Fishing Techniques on the April 18, 2009
Best Ways of Fly Fishing…
Personally I have found that one of the most, enjoyable hobbies is fly fishing. If you are an outdoors kind of guy, and like the solitude, give fly fishing a try. It is not an expensive recreation to get into and it is a hobby that a person at most any age will enjoy.
West Wickham
Fly fishing is different than using worms or live bait, and a little more patience is usually required. For the most effective results, learn what the fish are feeding on first. Then use the fly that resembles what the fish are looking to eat. My favorite spots to fly fish are in calm pools where salmon and trout usually lay. A good tip to remember is not to cast your shadow and prevent you from getting as many bites. From experience I have learned that fish are not stupid or blind especially in West Wickham. Whether you are wading down a shallow stream or fly fishing from a boat, it’s always a good idea to cast your line out in the fast-moving waters. Fish such as salmon and trout like staying in swift water where oxygen is plenty. Fly fishing using a ‘wet fly’ will allow you’re fishing fly to partly sink down in the water coming in visual contact with the fish. If a fish is interested in the fly you are using, it could take hold and you may be in for a fun battle. A ‘dry fly’ will float on top of the water, so for the fish to bite it the fish will need to come to the top. This is called a ‘role’ for the fly. Having a good quality lightweight graphite rod and the right reel are the most important pieces in fly fishing.