Like many, I have had plenty of personal success when it comes to fishing for sea trout. Many times, all it takes is a little luck as soon as you stumble upon a large school or two of these fish. Often, they can be found in those same locations all throughout the remainder of the winter as well, making this a distinct behavior of this species that is worth knowing about.

During the colder winter months, sea trout will gather into schools and there they will remain in relatively one location. Of course they will still need food and in order to get their needed sustenance, they will feed off of whatever the current brings their way. Sea trout will usually scout out the inshore water that is the deepest so that they can hold near the floor. Even though the water will be somewhat deep for them, it will still be significantly warmer than the water on the surface on days that are particularly cold. Here are some fishing tips that will help you to find where they are at:

·         Know the behavior of your fish. Keep in mind that they are looking for the water that is the warmest they can find during the winter. This means they will be travelling deeper.

·         Know where that deep water is. This water needs to be as deep as possible but that is also near shallower water such as a hole that is located just around the creek bend, or an oyster or mud flat. As the day gets warmer, the trout will begin to make their way into shallower water. Still, they will soon be returning to their deeper sanctuary.

·         Always try to do your fishing when the current is on the move. This means that the tide should be either going out or coming back in.

·         Be sure to fish slowly, deliberately and deep. The drop in temperature will mean the fish are extremely lethargic and moving very slowly. They are very unlikely to chase fast moving bait.

Locating sea trout is particularly easy for someone that lives nearby a fishing location that they can learn and fish often. Once you learn the environment that you have chosen to fish, you will find that you will catch more and more sea trout as well. Each time that you notice something unique, make a note of it for future reference. The more information you collect, the more fish you will eventually catch.

It appears as though crappie enthusiasts have taken a cue from the bass fishing community and decided to organize a crappie fishing tournament group as well. Out of this new development, new techniques and fishing gear such as rods, reels and even some more specialized jig heads have been created with crappie fishing in mind. It is even possible to receive information and lake reports especially dedicated to crappie fishing right off of the internet now. And or course, while you are at it, you may want to think about ordering some of those new jigs from an online bait and tackle store.

As you can see, the sport of crappie fishing is quickly approaching the same kind of following and popularity as bass fishing. A number of different methods and techniques have been modified just for this species of fish from trolling to fly fishing.

In the past when you may have had to sift through the many articles on the internet solely dedicated to fishing for bass, you can now easily locate a number of articles specifically dedicated to discussing crappie fishing, spring crappie and helpful fishing tips that focus on fishing in shallower water and catching more crappie. There are even articles that have plenty of suggestions as to which rigs will be the most useful for reeling these fish in.

Being that crappie are so abundant and are such a reasonable size, crappie fishing can be fun for the entire family. Even smaller children can potentially catch one of these fish and many fishing events are now being held with the purpose of cultivating an interest among children in fishing. What better way is there to ensure the tradition and appreciation of nature is passed on in your family!

While fishing for fun tends to lose its appeal once summer gives way to more unfavorable weather, you can maximize your summer fishing by fishing during the evening as well. This helps many still be able to enjoy catching fish while staying out of the heat.

Do you consider yourself a crappie enthusiast? If so, make sure that you take advantage of all of the information the internet has to offer when it comes to these popular fish. Don’t forget to make sure you have everything you need in working order before setting out on your fishing trip. No one likes to get stuck out on the water with brittle fishing line!

 Catching a striped bass can sometimes be so surprising that you might think you are fighting with a shark. The spirited fight that these fish are capable of is what entices so many anglers to fish specifically for striped bass.

This species has slowly been introduced from coast to coast into several reservoirs. Both hybrid and pure striped bass can be located in freshwater lakes and streams all over America. Many of these fish have been crossed with other species of bass such as the white bass. You will often find them in the many bays, lagoons, estuaries and fisheries in the United States making them a sought after fish for many surf anglers.

Striped bass are well known for being large, powerful fighters regardless of whether you are catching them in fresh or saltwater. Because of this, you will definitely not be wanting to fish with light fishing gear when dealing with these monsters. When considering a fly rod, you should aim to use a weight of at least 8 to 10. If you are bass fishing in saltwater areas, you may want to go even stronger with a weight between 10 and 12. This of course depends on how large the fish in that area are known to be as well as what kind of conditions you will be fishing in. The stronger your fishing rod is, the more control you will have once you are engaged in a fight with a striper.

Another thing you will want to think about having if you are fishing in saltwater is a bigger fly reel as well as a disk drag system. All in all, it is typically a wise idea to have a tippet and fly line that have the ability to slice through the strong currents and reach the significant depths that striped bass tend to hold at.

When it comes to choosing out your flies in still water, you will certainly want to resort to the standard larger bass patterns such as leeches, the deer hair popper, the baitfish fry, crawdads, damselflies and dragons. If you are planning on some inshore fishing, you will want to use the same kind of patterns that you would choose for saltwater fishing. These are lures such as shrimp, worms, crab, sculpin and anchovies. The absolute best way you can place your fly is by getting to the same level that the fish are at. As soon as you determine the correct strike zone, stay in that same zone as you are about to have a fishing experience of a lifetime.

Spring has officially arrived and with that, many crappie fishing anglers will be itching to get out onto the water. If you plan to be one of those fishermen but feel like you need to brush up on some basic crappie fishing tips, below are some basic things to keep in mind when getting started:

Along with the approaching season of spring comes the migration of thousands of baitfish. To an angler, this can only mean one thing; where baitfish can be found, larger, predatory fish will be close behind them. For the fisherman, this is not an opportunity to waste.

Each and every spring, baitfish will begin to travel north along the east coast. As they make their way, anglers along the surf take full advantage as they cast out their lures and reel in a variety of larger fish that are looking to feed on the traveling baitfish.

Large bluefish schools with fish weighing over ten pounds will often attack and circle other large schools of fish such as mullet that are on their way up north as well. As an angler, witnessing this take place from the beach is a sight you are not likely to forget. The mullet become frantic as they scatter and bluefish will leap from the water carrying large mullet in their mouths.

Nearly any lure at this time will be effective for catching these ravenous bluefish. When this species enters into such a frantic feeding frenzy such as this, they will literally take anything near them into their mouths, thinking that they are prey. An angler that is after bluefish can cast lures spoons as much as he wants and surely expect an interesting day.

Surf anglers that are more into bottom fishing will tend to fish beneath the school of bluefish in order to search for flounder and redfish. Large reds that have just completed spawning offshore will be found here.

Regardless of whether you are fishing from the shore or a boat, anglers have a chance to easily catch some of the largest saltwater fish at this time. Many fishermen have reported having caught fish weighing over fifty pounds off of the coast in Florida during the spring. Whether your aim is to catch some large redfish, cobia, bluefish, flounder or sometimes even sharks, this is the season that every angler looks forward to as every fish imaginable comes out to get their share of the migrating baitfish.

Keep this in mind the next time fall is coming to a close and you are thinking of all the fishing that you plan to do during the spring. You may just need to pack up your fishing gear and head to the coast to see for yourself the amazing fishing opportunities at this time of year. 

There are many rivers to fish in if you are looking to travel to Canada; here is a list for some of the best places to choose from. Grab your fishing gear and choose the one that is right for you.

Yukon River

It might come as no surprise that the longest river that can be found in the Yukon is actually the Yukon River. Not only is it the longest river here, but in all of North America, it happens to be the third longest river. The Yukon River starts in British Columbia, flows through the Alaska and the Yukon Territory all the way to the Bering Sea. This river is one of the most relevant rivers when it comes to waters that are home to many breeding salmon. Every year, the Yukon River is a destination for plenty of large Chinook that are heading back to their river in order to prepare for the spawning season.

Fraser River

This river happens to be the actual longest river that exists within British Columbia, beginning in the Rocky Mountains and stretching nearly 1375 kilometers all the way to Vancouver’s Strait of Georgia.  Regarded as one of the very best rivers for salmon fishing on the entire earth, the Fraser River as well as its tributaries holds a variety of five different kinds of salmon including Sockeye, Chinook, Pink, Steelhead and Coho salmon.

Mackenzie River

The majestic Mackenzie River starts in the territories of the northwest at Great Slave Lake. This river stretches up north until it meets with the Arctic Ocean. This river is known as the longest river in all of Canada as it spans a vast 1738 kilometers. However, the Mackenzie River is only able to be navigated upon for less than half of the year as it is mostly under a cover of ice starting in October and lasting all the way until the month of May.

Bow River

The Bow River starts in the Rockies of Canada in Banff National Park. This river travels 587 kilometers towards the southeast in the direction of Calgary in Alberta.  Bow River is excellent for fishing at any time of the year whether it is the dead of winter or the middle of spring. The population of both brown and rainbow trout here is the lure to many fishermen all over the world as these fish have some of the best rates of growth here more than any other river. In fact, expect your average fish to be anywhere between 17 and 22 inches long.

Columbia River

This river also starts in the Rocky Mountains near the Columbia Lake and travels from British Columbia to the United States. This river is also considered one of the best rivers for all kinds of trout fishing.

On days when you are unable to make it out to the water, try out some great online fishing games to keep yourself entertained and your skills sharp. 

Chances are, if you like to go bass fishing; you most likely like to catch sunfish as well as many of us learned how to enjoy fishing for both from our fathers and grandfathers. Because of this, many anglers take an interest into fashioning their very own, nostalgic cane fishing pole as to symbolize the simplicity of the time that they began to develop their sport and interest.

Making your own cane fishing pole is actual more simple than it may seem. All you need to do is first acquire a standard rod tip from any bait and tackle store. Note the diameter of the tip of this rod as this is an extremely important detail that you will need.

Find your very own piece of cane in the great outdoors and remove all the leaves. Decide on the desired length of your fishing pole at this time as well. Now, you will want to cut through your piece of cane so that it is the same diameter that will allow you to just barely slip the rod tip onto it. Once you are satisfied that the tip is the right size, you will then want to glue it into place.

Once the glue has dried, you will now need to cut your future fishing pole down to how long you want it to end up being. It is probably a good idea to remember where you will be storing your completed piece of fishing gear as if you intend on putting it in a tiny closet, you may want to reconsider making a nine foot pole.

While you are at the bait and tackle shop, you will need to purchase a kit for cane pole line. This kit is actually a section of cardboard that has fishing line spooled around it, a bobber and a small fishing hook. You will then take that line and thread it first through eye of your rod. Bring it up the pole around two thirds of the way and then tie it directly to your cane tightly.

Now, measure that line beginning at the rod’s end at the eye and make it the same exact length as the pole. This way you will be able to raise it and cast out your fishing line without it ever getting in your way. You must then add on your bobber around 17 inches or so up from your fishing hook. Now all you have to do is tie your hook on and go about locating some bait!

While watching wild animals in their natural habitat can be an extraordinary experience and a great photo opportunity for you while you are out bass fishing, they are still wild animals. If you happen to be taking a nature walk or a hike throughout the forest, the desert or the mountains, it is important to keep in mind that you are the one intruding on their territory and with this fact comes some risks. While most of us recognize how dangerous it is to surprise a mother bear with her cubs, it is also just as dangerous to stumble upon a mountain lion or other large animal with their young as well. Here are some simple precautions you can take if you find yourself in any of these situations while fishing in the wild:

If you spot a Black Bear: If you are minding your own business on a trail and suddenly notice a black bear at an uncomfortably close distance, never attempt to approach the animal. If you are traveling within a group of other people, it is important that you all stick close together keeping children even closer. If the bear happens to approach you at this time, stand as tall as you can in order to look as big as possible. Next, be as loud as possible by shouting, clapping and banging on anything nearby that could create a loud and alarming noise such as pots or pans. If the bear happens to make off with anything from your camp, never try and retrieve it.

If you spot a Mountain Lion: It is not likely that mountain lions will ever provoke any kind of confrontation, yet if they are hungry enough, with their young, or if they consider you a threat to their territory, it is a possibility. If you happen to notice a mountain lion nearby it is important that you give the animal enough room in order to walk away from you and your group. Never run from a mountain lion as this can trigger their instinct to attack. Stay as calm as possible and slowly back away while facing the animal. Use your jacket to make you appear larger by opening it and holding out the sides. If there are smaller children with you, pick them up and hold them. If the lion starts to approach you, act similar to how you would with a bear while also throwing objects such as any large fishing gear or anything within reach. You want to prove to the animal that you are not prey and that you will fight.

The experience if deep sea fishing is surprisingly different than what you might expect if you are used to the more traditional style of fishing on the placid waters of a lake. In order to appropriately embark on a deep sea fishing quest, one must first be sure to have not only an understanding of the proper fishing methods, safety standards and techniques, but the correct fishing gear as well. Most ocean fishing in done in groups or with a fishing crew or staff as opposed to an individual angler out for some peace and quiet on a stream. If this experience sounds like something you have been looking for, read on for how to plan your adventure:

* Once on the sea, fishing the ocean successfully requires a constant awareness of everything going on around you. Where are the birds flocking to? Do you spot any drift wood in the area? Both of these are things a sight seer might normally not even notice, however, to a deep sea fishermen, these sights mean the most likely fish are nearby. Wherever there is a large group of seagulls, you can expect that they have found a school of baitfish. If you see and floating structure, some of these baitfish may be taking cover around it. Every angler knows, wherever there is potential food for larger fish, there is where they will be.

* Choose out your fishing equipment with great care. Fishing the ocean will usually mean heavier, stronger fishing gear and fishing line are required in order to withstand the rougher conditions and larger species.

* Have a lighter on hand at all times. Sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where that sturdy line you have chosen actually needs to be cut. Many knives cannot adequately take care of this quickly so many anglers choose to burn through the line instead using a cigarette lighter.

* If there is a reef in the area, chances are there will be a great deal of different fish in the vicinity. Smaller fish will take cover within the reef and the larger predators will wait patiently in the shadows in the hopes of catching a few off guard.

* Circle hooks are great hooks if you choose to catch your fish and release them back into the water unharmed. They cause the least amount of damage and the fish will usually carry on as if nothing ever happened.