I am reading “The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant” by W. D. Wetherelle, and I am on page 6. This book is about a boy who has a major crush on a girl named Sheila. They end up going on a date, but the boy catches a fish on his fishing line while on their way to the venue. Because of this, he can’t decide between letting go of the fish and keeping the girl, or keeping fish and ending his chances with Sheila. In this paper I will be questioning and connecting. The boy has two choices: should he…
You told him to leave you alone, but you were foolish to think that he would listen. Even with a fishing rod over your shoulders, determined to get a peaceful afternoon rest with your feet dangling above the furious river currents and the red bobber floating atop their violent surface. The rumbling of the water, spraying over your pants and shoes sporadically, would be enough to drift you to sleep as you sat across the mossed rocks. But he was at your heels. Struggling to capture your…
Tackle When selecting fishing tackle, be it rods and reels, line, hooks or lures, there are a widely different range of factors that come into play. Selecting the proper fishing tackle is not only a matter of the technical aspects of fishing, but personal preference as well. Broadly speaking, fishing tackle such as rods and reels are usually classified as either saltwater or freshwater reels. More often than not, freshwater rods and reels lend themselves to the lighter side of the spectrum,…
I sat across from him, not daring to look up. I stared at my fishing pole, dipping it in and out of the water like a fish flopping in and out of the ocean. The vibration on my lips distracted me from the situation at hand. The rain pounded on my fisherman’s hat, like a shower of bullets. I began to hum. A monotonous tune. Soon I caught a glimpse of Tim, he appeared distraught and confused. His eyes darted left, then right, up, then down, and up again. “What is he thinking about?” I thought to…
Bass Fishing Reels – Essential Bass Fishing Equipment Reels are an essential piece of bass fishing equipment. It is this part of your fish equipment which can determine whether or not you can get the bass out of the water quick enough and smooth enough and in such a way which can prevent the fish from getting away. A fishing reel can be used by all types of fisherman, including beginners, professionals and industrial fisherman. A fishing reel is a round, cylindrical devise attached to the bas…
and once past Yakking Mouth it discharges its clear waters in spectacular fashion at Fayrelady Falls. Tis a sight for sore eyes to behold such wild, foaming torrents - I courted my dear wife there and it's a good spot for trout. I usually commence fishing at the foot of the falls, and then make my way downstream until I reach a most dastardly stretch known as Snagg Bottom. It was on passing one of the more challenging straights thereabouts that I chanced upon Wilbur Wilberforce, an angler of…
A fishing trip turns into a terrifying test of survival after Salvador Alvarenga becomes one man against the sea. Salvador Alvarenga loved the simple lines of the fiberglass craft. No cabin or roof. Just a 25-foot-long narrow, canoe-shaped boat designed to carve up the waves like a huge surfboard, agile and fast, with the engine mounted on the back. Alvarenga was a 37-year-old Salvadoran fisherman living and working in Mexico. A heavy drinker quick to pick up the tab, he had no family tying…
more enjoyable than fishing for catfish, but those fishing trips tend to be more fun when you’re able to catch a big one! The team at Hamilton Bait & Tackle in Fairfield, OH,understands that having the right fishing supplies can make all the difference between a successful fishing trip and one where you go home empty handed. To help you get the most from your next fishing trip, Hamilton Bait & Tackle offers a full line of specialized catfish tackle, bobbers, and other fishing accessories.…
Fishing is a popular hobby in the United States and all over the world. Fishing requires: rod, reel, and bait. It requires a good amount of line to use when fishing. A good fisherman knows how to put line on a fishing reel properly. The first thing to complete is to gather the proper materials. The materials needed: a fishing reel, proper line, and a pencil or a line winder if available. If available, a portable line spooler and winder is a great tool to use. A pencil is the cheaper, easier way…
Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips What is the largemouth bass? It is paramount to understand the type of fish that you are going to fish in order to understand its habits and the way it is likely to react when being hunted. The fishing of the largemouth bass is by far the most common type of fishing found in North America. Similarly to other bass, largemouth bass can be located in freshwater rivers, lakes, creeks and even filled in quarries or pits. In addition, largemouth bass can be caught in most…