Archive for the 'Fisherman's Den' Category

What You Need To Know About Spinner Fishing

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Many people know just what type of lure they want to use in order to catch the elusive fish. In fact, one of the most common types of lures is called a spinner. Spinner fishing is a great way to get the fish you want. The spinner works by attracting a fish to the location […]

Christmas carp–The European Feast

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Ahh…. The Christmas Carp…Yummmm….
It’s almost Christmas and like most of you out there I can’t wait for that most cherished of holiday traditions-the carving of the Christmas carp.
Yes, nothing makes the mouth water and gets me into the holiday mood until I see my wife come walking through that door with our fresh-live “holiday” carp.
Whether […]

Right Boat for the Right Purpose

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

When looking out for a boat you must be aware of the fact that no single boat can do everything you desire. Every boat is designed for a specific purpose and is best suited if used for that purpose.
Boats designed to sail on the weekends cannot be used for a passage through the […]

Georgia Bass Fishing: A Bass Anglers Adventure

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Bass fishing has suddenly become one of the most popular sports in town. Almost everyone is talking about it that you can’t resist not asking about it and trying it for yourself as well.
It may be the promise of fun and excitement of bass fishing that keeps many people hooked on it. There are also […]

Salmon Fishing: The Basics You Need To Know

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

You will find that there are several types of salmon that you could be after. You’ll find them in both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans too. In the Atlantic, you will find the founding father of all salmon. This is the original fish name of a salmon. You will also […]

The One That Got Away on the Green River

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Fly fishing can be a surreal experience mending the soul of any person. That is, until you have to deal with the one that got away!
The One That Got Away
I’ve battled the crowds, seen the masses of fish in the crystal clear water, and been skunked by the some of the most educated trout around […]

Fly Fishing - Answer to an Angler’s Prayer

Friday, November 7th, 2008

The hike into Cedar Creek in the Oregon Coast Range is
steep, dropping almost a thousand feet in 3 miles. I
haven’t always been willing to go to those great lengths to
find a good spot for fishing, but I finally found the form
of fishing that turned the attraction of the sport from a
[…]

Fishing Alaska: The Alaskan Sampler Plate… Part III

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

It was time to leave Cooper Landing, and the friendly confines of “Camp Yuppie Fisher”.
It was time to head for Homer.
That’s Alaska not Simpson.
We had pre booked a Halibut trip out of Homer, the “end of the road” as Alaskans like to refer to it, but were a little concerned about the weather. We had […]

Crankbait Tactics for Huge Prespawn Bass

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

One of the most effective ways to catch huge prespawn bass in lakes and rivers are lipless crankbaits. These baits are especially effective when the water temperature is between forty-nine and fifty-eight degrees, especially in stained or muddy water in lakes and ponds, but it also works well in the rivers. Some of the techniques […]

5 Tips for Choosing Your New Swag Bed Roll for Your Next Camping and Fishing Trip

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Swag bed rolls and what people want them for have really changed a lot in the past 5 years so we recently took a big trip and looked at all the best swags and asked just about everyone we met what they really, really wanted and liked in a swag.
Here are the results.
1. Make […]