Archive for February, 2008

Ice Fishing Equipment Basic Advice

One of the best aspects of ice fishing is that you really need very few supplies and they are relatively inexpensive. Some of the must have ice fishing equipment is discussed below, however it is important to remember that ice fishing equipment should be of a reasonable quality, definitely avoid the cheaper, flimsier equipment as it will usually only last one season and will need constant replacement. It is usually much more economical to buy the slightly higher priced equipment that will see you through a couple of years fishing.

• Rods – ice fishing equipment lists should start with a good quality rod or tip-up. Rods for ice fishing are very short and typically very sturdy to accommodate for the tension and weight of the fish. The tip-up is a…

Trout Fishing Getting Started Guidelines

If you are planning to take up trout fishing or just want to be able to improve upon the skills that you already have, you need to read these trout fishing how to guidelines.

Trout fishing is a great sport and pastime that anyone can enjoy. It is easy and enjoyable once you learn how and it does not require a boat or motor, a depth locator, pH meter or other expensive equipment. However, you will need to have the following.

• Box of hooks
• Night crawlers
• Hip boots
• Spin-casting outfit

Make sure that you find out the age requirement for a fishing license if you have children with you. Most states require that anyone sixteen or older have one, but in some states it may be lower. Also make sure that you…

Trout Fishing Tips from the Pros

Trout fishing is one of the most popular types of sport fishing around today. Would you like to know how to fish like the pros? Do you want trout fishing tips that really work? Who better to get your tips from than other trout fishermen who have “been there” and “done that”? Here are some of the best trout fishing tips from real trout fisherman that we could find and we are sharing them with you right now!

Remember the more you learn about trout fishing, the better you will be at it. A lot of trout fishing technique is trial and error, live and learn type information so taking tips from other fishermen is a great way to improve your own skills. If you want to improve your trout fishing…

Trout Fishing Guide and Species Information

A great fisherman always thinks outside the box and considers all of his options, when it comes to trout fishing. If you want to be a great trout fisherman, you need to know about the different types of trout and their characteristics.

There are three very popular types of trout:

• Speckled trout (brook trout)
• Rainbow trout
• Brown trout

The species and type will depend on where you are fishing at and what part of the world you are in. Trout are found in many freshwater streams, lakes and rivers across the globe, particularly in the United States and Canada where the sport of trout fishing is very popular.

Brook trout (speckled trout) thrive in smaller streams of good water quality, in pools of water more shallow than where you typically find other types…