Billy takes a weekend getaway to his favorite lake to swim, fish, and explore.

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Captain Scott Owens provides only top-of-the-line light tackle gear for fishing in Georgia around the ST Simons Island area. Visit http://captainscottowens.com for up to date information. E-mail – info@captainscottowens.com

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Inshore Brunswick fishing is great all year around. If you like catching fish then look no further. Visit http://captainscottowens.com for up to date information. E-mail – info@captainscottowens.com

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Fishing one night in June on the largest „natural lake of the country. The big brown trout in Lake Thingvallavatn has long been one of the most talked-about freshwater fish in Iceland.

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Fly fishing for bass in Maine.

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As with most states in the south, crappie fishing in South Carolina is potent much of the year. In some lakes here, you’ll find incredibly large specimens that make crappie from other areas of the country look like minnows. Where are the best lakes for crappie fishing in South Carolina, and what tactics should be used to assure the opportunity to catch these huge slabs? The first secret is that crappie fishing in South Carolina will be most productive in early spring, especially in April. While you can fish in the south pretty much year round, you’ll find the easiest catch in the month of April. You’ll expend less effort in this sort of excursion with greater return.

A visit to Lake Marion is sure to produce huge crappie. Here, you’ll find hundreds of brushpiles made of oak trees with green leaves where crappie like to stay overnight. Early morning crappie fishing in South Carolina can produce some large, slow moving crappie in the shallows under heavy cover. In order to catch these, it’s extremely important to have strong line because you can guarantee that it will get stuck on the brush at some point. Some of the anglers that frequent this lake recommend the use of 14-pound test line with fly rods. Some of these actually plant their own brush, using cinder blocks in which they can plant and sink the butt of a tree in the winter so that it is fruitful in the summer months. While you can find a few crappie in three feet of water around the cypress trees in early April, crappie fishing in South Carolina at this lake is best at depths of ten to twelve feet in twenty foot waters, where they prefer to spawn.

Because April is the best time of the year for crappie fishing in South Carolina, you will want to make most of your outings during this time of year. Be sure to visit Lake Greenwood, were you’ll come across some lunker crappie, as well as black crappie that are enormous in size. Here, you can start fishing productively in late March, looking at six to eight foot depths while the crappie are spawning. Fish off the docks in April because the stumps, piers, and boathouses provide preferable cover for these sunfish. Until the water temperatures don’t reach 55 or 60 degrees until late April, you’ll find the majority of your crappie hiding here. Try using leadhead jigs with rubber bodies and feathered tails, with the brightness of the jig opposing the lightness of the exterior conditions. If these don’t work, try minnows, and you are sure to produce a great catch.

Daniel Eggertsen
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/crappie-fishing-in-south-carolina-99773.html

It seems that just about everyone has one of them in their life-a fisherman that may leave you feeling completely clueless when it comes to choosing a gift for the holiday season. My dad is fanatical about fishing. When I was a kid he would wake me in the freezing dawn hours and set me up with a fishing pole and a box of fishing flies where I would stand for hours. I suppose I never really understood what it was that lit his passion for fishing.

This is same reason I never really know what to get him for the holidays. Perhaps like the fisherman in your life, he never gave me a clear answer about what he might really want. This year, I decided to break into the fisherman psyche and find out from fishermen themselves about best-bet gifts for the holiday season.

Gift certificates for fishing flies
The gift certificate may not look as intriguing under the tree as a big brightly-wrapped present, but guys and gals into fishing are very particular about their fishing flies and say they prefer to pick out there own gear. They’ve got philosophies on what color of fishing flies work best and when. They’ve got theories about how different fishing flies are likely to work with different fish.

These fishing flies have names like “Adult Damsel,” “Sucking Leech,” “Rusty Rat,” “Scuds,” and “Bombers.” If you were pulled over for speeding with a list like this in your car, you may be taken in for further questioning. When it comes to fishing flies, it’s best just to let the fisherman enjoy going shopping with a gift certificate.

Vests and Hip Packs
A fisherman’s got to have somewhere to keep all of those fishing flies, sinkers, floats, and gadgets while fishing for hours. That’s why vests and hip packs make such great gifts. A fisherman usually has one already. A lot of times it’s 20 or 30 years old and definitely seen better days. But since it’s still “functional” it’s one of those things that they want to replace, but never justify doing. A great gift is one that someone really wants, but is too practical to buy for him or herself. Sneak a look at your fisherman’s vest pack. If it’s old, tattered and faded, replacing it with a fresh new pack with lots of zippers and pockets for fishing flies is certain to be a big hit.

Fishing DVD’s
If there’s one thing fishermen have in common, it’s that they can’t seem to get enough info about fishing. Whether it’s sharing fishing stories, discussing their preference of fishing flies, or watching fishing shows on cable, they’re almost always thinking about fishing and how they can improve their strategy and bring home a bigger fish than last time. What do fishermen want? They want more fishing ideas! There are quite a few DVD available about fly fishing topics like tying fishing flies, fly casting, water entomology as it relates to fishing, and plenty more.

So before you go out and purchase the infamous singing bass wall plaque out of desperation for great ideas, take this list and do some online shopping for some gifts that are sure to please. This bit of research gave me some great ideas for gifts for my dad and hopefully will help you give the fisherman in your life a smile this holiday season.

Christine Harrell
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Fly fishing is a very popular fishing sport that can be both relaxing and challenging at the same time.

The following tips and tricks are ideal for beginners. When you’re just starting out learning to fly fish you’ll want all the help and advice that you can get from the experts.

Tip #1: Practice your Casting
The experts say that the one thing that you need to do to develop a good casting technique is to practice as often as you can. This will lead to a proficiency in casting that make all the difference between being a successful fly fisher or a frustrated one.

Try practicing against a wall on the outside of your house. Just imagine that there is a clock hanging on the wall that is at the same level as your shoulder. Place markers, such as black electric tape, at the 11:00 and 1:00 clock positions. Practice casting against these markers for a few minutes each day to improve your accuracy and style.

Tip #2: Rods
There are several things that you need to think about when choosing the right type of rod for you. Every reel and rod has a certain function that you need to be aware of.
One of the first things that you need to consider is comfort. Is the rod that you’re using comfortable for you to hold? If you’re shorter than about 5′5″ you won’t want to use a rod that is seven feet. Choose a rod length that is easy for you to hold and cast for a few hours at a time.

Most of the rods on the market today are designed to allow you to feel when a fish bites. The shaft of the rod is called a “blank” and when the rod is first manufactured the blank is made from fiberglass, graphite, or other materials. Each of these blanks has an action that is either: light, medium, medium/heavy, or heavy. The upper portion will also have an action that is either: extra light, light, or regular.

Both ends of the blank are assembled and the final result is a fishing rod, complete with a handle and guide. No matter what type of rod that you’re using, the “action” of the rod will refer to the “blank”. The action of the rod will have a great deal to do with the type of fishing that you’re doing.

Tip #3: Holding your Rod Effectively
It’s important that you learn to hold your rod effectively under any fishing conditions. You want to make sure that you maintain good control at all times without gripping too hard. You can adjust the power of your hold when you’re in the middle of a cast. This will allow you to minimize the vibrations of each movement. With just a bit of practice you’ll be able to increase the tightness at the same as you learn to relax your grip.

Tip #4: What do to with a Running Fish
Be prepared if a fish runs toward you. Stand on your toes and at the same time raise your rod up over your head as high as you can. Take the line and put it back over onto your second and third fingers of the hand that is holding the rod. Quickly strip the line to pull up on any slack.

If the fish starts to run away from you make sure that you keep the rod up high and slowly let out the line, letting it slide from your fingers. Be ready to palm the reel of the rod when the slack is entirely gone.

Tip #5: Best Bait Choices
Following is a list of some best bait choices as recommended by the experts:

Grubs: Grubs are small lures that are usually used to catch larger fish. Grubs are great for use in highland reservoirs where there is little cover for the fish. The grub is much like a bare jig head that has a soft plastic body to attach to the hook. You’ll want to use them most often in clear water conditions.
Jigs are best used in water that is clear to murky and in water temperatures that are below 60 degrees. The jig is considered to be a “presentation” lure and the ideal way to use them is by making them look as alive as you can. The jig is essentially lead-weighted bait that has one hook. You’ll want to add a trailer to the end of the hook for the best results.
Plastic worms: If you want to catch that trophy fish you’ll probably want to use a plastic worm. This is because the plastic worm is one of the most effective lures for catching any type of big fish. Plastic worms have a thin and long profile with a lifelike action that attracts them instantly to bass. You’ll have to learn how to use a plastic worm by touch, feel, and practice. The more that you practice that better results you’ll achieve. The one thing that you need to keep in mind is that the fish needs to see the worm before it will hit it. Therefore a plastic worm is best used in clear water.
Lure color: Choose lures that are all black or all white. A mix of black and red also works quite well. There will be the odd time when fluorescent colors, such as bright yellow or green, will work well but you’ll need to experiment with this.

Adrian Kennelly
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/fly-fishing-tips-for-beginners-70666.html

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