We brought along our fishing rods, baits, and cold drinks. Soon, we found a shady spot, fixed the hook, threw our lines into the water and waited. Half an hour later, there was still no sign of any fish. Suddenly, I shouted excitedly that I felt a sharp tug at my line. He became excited…
Half the battle of becoming proficient in fly-fishing is learning to effectively fish the stream you are on. Part of effectively fishing a stream is choosing what flies to use. This paper will talk about the river conditions, as well as climate and season as means of selecting your lures. If the water is at a normal level and current speed, with a temperature above 50 degrees, then you will usually be safe in choosing any fly. If the water is shallow or more slow moving, then choose a dry fly.…
time into late fall largemouth will often group up and feed. When fishing and you see a whole bunch of shad jumping out of the water, this usually means that the bass are schooled up and are feeding. When fishing schooled bass always keep a backup rod that has a shad imitating bait so you can throw it out there and catch some largemouth. Now for a little something different, night fishing. Fishing at night best works in the summer especially when the waters warm. Almost all bass anglers use a…
During the summer of 2015, my older brother Colin, took me on an incredible trip spearfishing off the coast of Florida. I’ve never been a fan of just throwing a line in the water and waiting; it has always been too passive of an activity for me to completely enjoy. Finally, I would be able to get into the water and bring the fight to the fish. The first thing we needed to get was a fishing license from the State of Florida’s department of Fish and Game. We were able to easily download two of…
Watching “Bigfoot Videos”, during my lunch hours, rekindled curiosity concerning the Bigfoot. Researching the subject, I found several accounts that claimed the Bigfoot would sometimes make what is known as a “whoop call.” Visiting Bigfoot research websites that contained alleged recordings of the “whoop call”, I said to myself, “next time I go out in the woods, I might try to imitate this call to see what might occur.” I did not think I would ever receive a response, but what the heck, it never…
When I had the opportunity for a vacation, I immediately arranged a fishing trip. I was so excited to visit Devils Lake to satisfy my search for some Panfish, smallmouth, trout, perch, Northern pike, walleye and many other large reef dwelling creatures, but I did not know that I am in for an unusual experience, that inside water like Devils Lake anything is possible. The fishing was excellent, I must say, in addition to good weather condition during my visit. I really enjoyed dropping jigs into…
I am reading ”The Bass,the River, and Sheila Mant” by W.D. Wetherell. This story is about a boy and he has to choose between a girl he likes and fishing. In this journal I will be questioning and. I wonder if will he choose Sheila or the bass. The first possibility is he could choose the bass.He loves fishing. He knows everything there is to know about fishing. He has spent most of his time fishing. This bass is the biggest bass he has ever seen and the bass is really strong. He thinks that the…
Catfish Fishing/ Catfishing: Supplies, Baits, Rigs, Fishing Rods And Catfish Fishing Tips Catfishing, contrary to what its name implies, does not entail fishing for cats. Rather it is the process by which people catch catfish. Catfishing requires specific preparation, supplies, locations, and circumstances. An increased popularity in the sport as well as the demand for catfish in the dining industry has placed a greater importance on the catfishing supplies industry. Catfish are a popular…
The Twilight Zone The teleplay “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,” by Rod Serling, is both similar and different to the TV episode of the same title which first aired on March 4th, 1960. Both have the same characters, such as Steve, Don, and Charlie, and both take place in a mysterious place called “The Twilight Zone,” on a classic American street in the fifties and sixties. Both feature a lot the same lines, and the camera moves in a similar way for most of both the teleplay and the TV…
Skagit Valley Lakes: Fishing in Skagit County The lakes in and around Skagit County offer some of the best fishing in Washington state, whether you prefer to fish from the shore or on the water in your boat. Here’s a brief look at some of the most popular in the area. Big Lake If fishing is your bucket of worms, then Big Lake has some great mid-year options. From April to October, you’ve got a good chance of snagging black crappie, largemouth bass or yellow perch. With a few salmon and a…