Archive for June, 2009
Visit the Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center on your Alaska Vacation
Posted in Fishing in Alaska on the June 26, 2009
While on your Alaska vacation you may want to visit the Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center to get a close up view of some of the big game from the state. You won’t have to hike for miles and hope to see some, you will have the opportunity to visit them at the place where they are cared for by caring people. This 140 acre area was opened to the public in 1993. Here you will be able to see the animals that have been injured or orphaned and are now either back to good health or on their way to it.
The Bald Eagle you will most likely see was saved from a severe gunshot wound. The Great Horned owl will have you trying to turn your head 360 degrees! There are bison for you to learn about and get up close to see. Did you know they can’t see very well but they have a great sense of smell and hearing?
So what is so great about the relative of the goat, the Musk Ox? One of the things that make them so valuable is the winter coat they have that when combed out in the spring yields some of the warmest cloth available anyplace. There are items made from this fabric in the gift shop which is located in the log lodge which was built by the owner, by hand, from logs of trees killed by spruce bark beetles.
Banjo Minnow Lovers Will Really Love This One
Posted in Uncategorized on the June 18, 2009
A lot of fishermen today are very much fascinated and even satisfied what their “artificial” lures can do for them when it comes to catching a lot of fishes. One of the classic examples of an “artificial” lure is Banjo Minnow. Many fishermen out there especially those who fish on lakes or are fish gamers definitely know what it’s like to catch fish using Banjo Minnow. A single Banjo Minnow can be used to catch as many fishes as they can and even if the fishes are not hungry anymore, they will be tempted to get hook, line and sinker. Banjo Minnows can actually simulate a fish’s appearance and could almost look as if it’s squirming on the water.
Where To Go Sport Fishing in Lowells Fishery
Posted in Freshwater Angling on the June 12, 2009
If you an angler in the Peterborough area, the Lovells Fishery at Tallington are probably not the first two lakes you would think of fishing in.
But you have got to at least see how it’s like.If you don’t want to miss the action, make the pilgrimage and try it out over the next few weeks. You will likely be back for more!
There is something for everyone here. Not only is there an old, well established lake, there’s also a new pleasure/match pool dug out fairly recently and in pretty good condition.
If you’re a specimen hunter, there’s the Old Lake, a mature lake that has been established for over sixty years and heavily lined with trees. There’s plenty of fish and carp is the main species.
Unfortunately, since floating baits have been banned by the fishery management, there’s no surface fishing to be had.
The lake is abundant in chub, roach, bream, tench, crucians and rudd so there are many other tactics to tempt the big carp.
Depending on which swims you choose, depths vary quite a lot from three feet right down to twelve feet.
With gravel bars, small gravel patches, weed beds, reeds and light slit patches, there’s no lack of features to fish to.
It pays to spend time looking for hotspots. Around 70 per cent of the carp are commons and the other 30 per cent are mirrors.
The only downside to this lake is the crayfish which are a real problem at times as they just love anglers bait, almost any bait you care to mention.
A majority of the 32 swims are big enough to fit a bivvy into.
Local angler Danial Rathborn took 27 fishes from peg eight on a recent session. The best one weighs just over 22 pounds.
I am not saying you will bag up like that on every visit but the potential is there for all who put the time and effort in.
There are very few day-ticket waters in the area where you can bivvy up for the night or possibly even a weekend session, but you will need to call Jim, the head bailiff, to ensure there are pegs available for the times you want to fish. Contact him on 07709 756557.
As I said earlier the match/pleasure lake was constructed in 2002 and has over 30 pegs on it - ideal for any of our local clubs to give it a try.
Although it was originally built as a silver fish lake like many other waters around the area, carp have also been introduced to give a lot more variety to a day’s fishing on the lake.
It now holds a large head of carp in fact, from small ones to quite a lot of double figure fish, so be prepared for some big fish action on this pool too.
It also holds a good head of tench, chub, crucians, roach, bream and even barbel.
Sport can get hectic during the warmer months, although I do hear that the fish have been spawning over the hot Bank Holiday weekend so inevitably catches were a little lower than expected.
Depths go right down to over 20 feet in places, with the average being 14 feet.
A Banjo Minnow Lure Is Your Best Partner For Fishing
Posted in Information on Fishing on the June 7, 2009
If you are going out there fishing, you have to have the best fish lure, one that won’t compromise your fishing and the one that can really give you the best catch of the day and the best fish lure that you may want to have is a Banjo Minnow. A Banjo Minnow acts like a dead minnow and it simulates the movements of a dead minnow appearing to be struggling. This will really entice big fishes to take your bait in a matter of minutes or even seconds. However, if you are fishing in murky waters, you can’t expect the Banjo Minnow to be catching lots of fish. They are great to use on clear waters as they can be visible to the eyes of fishes.
The Benefits of Having Good Archery Hunting Equipment
Posted in Bass Fishing on the June 1, 2009
Going out on the hunt is a classic sport enjoyed by a wide variety of people. When some go hunting with a group, they feel a sense of camaraderie that bonds them with their companions. Others hunt as a means to collect food. There are also those who just enjoy roughing the elements. Whatever the reason, there are many forms of hunting—and archery is a time-honoured one. In days of old, killing game using bows and arrows was ideal. You can no longer hunt game inside the UK with such equipment. Presently your activities with bows and arrows is limited to firing at a target. For folks who think that target shooting couldn’t possibly be as worthwhile as shooting game, consider that if hunters within the UK get the correct archery hunting equipment, they can thoroughly take pleasure in their open-air experience.
It goes without saying searching through arrows is a good starting place. Quality archery arrows are probably the top priority of good bow hunting, when you think about it. Although please remember that it is illegal to shoot live game here, so do not use bows for hunting if you are in the UK.
These days bow shafts composed from carbon and alloy blended together appear to be the most widely used. Prior to this, aluminium was the preferred material, as wood was susceptible to deforming and fibreglass would break easily. Those who chose aluminium arrows knew they were getting an edge when it came to the ability to steadily and accurately fire their arrows with ease. Carbon fibre arrows give you even better benefits in durability. There are now arrows out there that combine the two types of material to create a superior shaft. All in all, archery equipment has advanced significantly from earlier days of traditional archery and medieval period when your only option would have been a wooden shaft.
Once you’ve found and selected your arrow of choice, it’s time to consider the archery bow needed to use the arrows on. Archery bows are pieces of hunting equipment that has to be the right size and weight—and definitely so depending on what arrow you prefer. Needless to say, you don’t want to end up with a situation where you have the target in your sights but cannot maintain your drawback long enough to accurately fire and achieve a successful hit. Usually this occurs if you get a bow to heavy or tight for you to handle correctly.
In conclusion, I want to remind you that archery hunting equipment in the UK is not for hunting live game and is not restricted to bows and arrows. It’s also comprised of sights, stands, safety harnesses and various gear designed to assist you in having a safe and pleasant trip.