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Fishing Anglers fight with other Fishing Anglers based on different types of fishing

Author: She's So Fly

How many different types of fishing are there?

There are many different type of fishing for the sports enthusiast to choose from. These basic types include fly fishing, gear/lure fishing, hand fishing, bow/spear/harpoon fishing, deep sea/trolling fishing, dredging, netting, kite fishing, and ice fishing.

Each type of fishing has many different methods and techniques based on preference and demographics. Like, fly fishing, deep sea, trolling, inland, fishing the flats or off of a pier. And then there is freshwater, which is primarily in lakes and rivers, and fly fishing can also be done there too.

Through blogging, I have discovered that many anglers fight with other anglers due mainly to catch and release or catch and eat beliefs. Some fishers consider catch-and-release simply a way to protect a valuable resource; others consider it a personal moral choice. Whatever their reason for practicing catch-and-release, anglers continue to debate the best ways to play and release a fish in order to reduce buildup of deadly lactic acid and improve mortality. Is catching and eating the most ethical kind of fishing? Some anglers believe so.

The cultures of fishing -- fly-fishers, tournament bass anglers, steelheaders who use bait and steelheaders who fling flies, freshwater and salt water anglers, male anglers, female anglers and all the rest -- tend to ignore each other, and/or talk behind each others backs.

America alone has around 44 million fishing anglers.

I have my own opinions as well on each, but I want to point out that I support most types of fishing when performed ethically – but my personal favorite is fly fishing.

I have also lost a few opportunities with sponsorships and endorsements because I do not specialize in one type of fishing – and I think that is ridiculous. If I were to only support one type of fishing such as fly fishing, then as a blogger and promoter of the sport of fishing, I would not reach as many readers and future fishing angler generations to come. I would not be able to educate and inform as many readers on techniques, tips and tricks, cost savings etc that they may benefit from by reading my blog. For example, when I googled "fly fishing" blogs and "fishing" blogs, the amount of information was drastically different – see below:

"women's fishing blogs" - About 21,000,000 results

"women's fly fishing blogs" - About 953,000 results

"women's fly fishing and outdoor blogs" - About 462,000 results

"women's fishing and outdoor blogs" - About 5,540,000 results

My blog for www.shessofly.com is http://fliesonly.blogspot.com/ and typically ranks #1 to #7 which the search terms mentioned above.

In fact it is ALL types of fishing combined that support the $125 Billion Fishing Industry and contribute to the $ 7 Trillion Travel Industry

Support diversity and stop fighting - all you fishing anglers need to unite and learn to get a long and respect the different types of fishing – assuming each fishing angler is legally permitted and following their local rules and regulations and are not doing anything illegal.

Tight Lines and Fun Times, www.ShesSoFly.com

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About the Author

Explore Fly Fishing and other Outdoor activities for women with Sherri Russell, editor of She's So Fly. "Ladies, you don't have to be a "tom boy" to like to fish. I am a girly-girl at heart, I am who I am, and I like what I like. Fishing can be just as challenging, enjoyable, relaxing and rewarding for women as it is for men." www.ShesSoFly.com and www.FishingForACause.com

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Tackle on the Move - Trolling


All good anglers know that now and then they must evaluate their tackle box, tackle bag, or what ever. They are remiss if they don't check it out the day before a planned trip. The other day preceding a trip I found one of my trolling plugs missing. Thank goodness I caught it because it was this time last year that the marauding yellowtail appeared on the Huntington Flats. I certainly didn't want to be caught without a back up to the killer Rapala that did them in last year and I was planning to troll the flats the next day.

Actually, my trolling tackle is always on hand for any trip, whether trolling is planned or not. Most of the time trolling becomes a part of the fishing attack because all other methods have failed and as a last resort I begin a troll. You must be ready for any fishing method though and the necessary tackle should be at your fingertips.

All boaters need to find a common place for a minimum of trolling gear, especially those speedy small boats that are launched at the ramps each weekend. Speed is a great attribute because you can get to many prospective fishing spots in a hurry. This is especially true for spread out trolling areas that suddenly show fish boiling everywhere.

I like to use large plugs that can be pulled with speed for the yellowtail and slower speeds for the bass and barracuda. The big plus with large plugs is that mackerel won't grab them. (most of the time). Sometime mackerel can be so thick you simply cannot troll a small 4-5 inch plug 10 feet without catching one. Also you have to use saltwater type plugs that will withstand the powerful whacks of a freight train yellowtail or a 60 pound mako shark.

Years ago while trolling a 6 inch fresh water plug, I got struck by a fish that that tore the body off my line and left me with the diving lip to which I had tied my line.

So now I use only 7 to 10½ inch plugs. I carry the following Rapalas at all times in my tackle box:

2 each: Stainless Steel Magnum, 7 inch, Green Mackerel, #SSCDMAG18.

2 each: Stainless Steel Magnum, 9 inch, 1 each Green Mackerel and 1 each Firetiger #SSCDMAG22.

2 each: Magnum 10 ½ inch, 1 each Green Mackerel and 1 each Firetiger
#CDMAG26.

2 each: Sliver, 8 inch, 1 each Green, and 1 each Silver #SL20. These
Slivers can be pulled through the water at the fastest speeds of all
the Rapalas.

Trolling rods have to be heavy so usually you have to have a rod that is used exclusively for trolling. The following rods are proven trollers that can withstand the strike of the largest yellowtail or mako shark even with the drag hammered and fished in gear.

Penn Power Stick. PC-3866 MH 6'6" Med-Heavy #20-#50 pound
Cal Star West Coast Series. H 6' Heavy #30-#80 pound

Reels used for trolling have to have very smooth drags and hold #40 pound line or heavier.

Penn Special Senator. 113 H-L.H. 4/0 approx. 40/300.

Daiwa Sealine H 400H approx. 40/300, 50/280

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Controlled Contour Trolling and Slipping

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Controlled Contour Trolling and Slipping
By Bob Riege and Mike Gofron

Contour trolling is something that I really enjoy. Contour trolling will allow you to present your bait right in front of the walleyes nose. In cold front conditions this is essential. What you're trying to do is stay on a particular depth, or contour, where it looks like the walleyes are holding.

Walleyes are a structure oriented fish, most of the time. You might find large schools on some Great Lakes that don't relate to specific structure, but by an large they seek out structure. These walleyes will be tight to the bottom, laying in the holes between rock and cuts in the bottom. They may be feeding, or waiting in ambush to find an easy meal that comes their way. When fishing structure, you have to be able to stay tight to the structure or your lure presentation will not be in the strike zone of the fish. Move just a boat length away and you will be out of luck.

The key to locating walleyes in the river in the spring and early summer starts with locating a series of obstacles and then allowing your bait or lure to present itself in a natural manner so the walleye can race from behind the obstruction to acquire the offering and then race back into the slack water area to digest his meal and await another.

In the spring of the year the turbidity of the water subsides and walleyes are more visually stimulated as they see food floating by the slack water areas. This is not to say that all walleyes see their food before they strike and in some cases they strike more out of vibration and smell than they do from visual identification.

Although the backtrolling technique is still ideal for vertical jigging and live-bait rigging in deep water, walleye professionals today favor trolling forward with a small "kicker," typically a 9.9 to 15 hp outboard. Why? It allows them to fish large bodies of water such as reservoirs more effectively at higher speeds that electric trolling motors can sustain. Trollers commonly use crankbaits, bottom bouncers or weighted three-way rigs with crankbaits, spinners or spoons.

To really slow down and follow the contours I use the Drift Control sea anchor tied off the bow or starboard side of the boat. This acts like a brake and if I have to keep the rpm's up a little on my kicker or big motor it still gives me control to make an inside curve or to allow the lure to track evenly behind the boat on the contour.

If I want to jig a productive area for walleyes the Drift Control sea anchor comes in handy here also. It gives me control over the stern of my boat so I can fish a given contour perpendicularly. By attaching the Drift Control to the stern cleat adjacent to the current it gives me a brake that slows down the drift of the back end of my boat and I can correct the angle with the bow mount trolling motor. Or I can also attach another one to the same side of boat in the bow giving me more drag and a slower presentation when I vertically jig this contour.

One reason that I like to use jigs while fishing for spring walleyes in a river system is the control an angler has. Vertically jigging for walleyes gets my blood pumping and believe me on those cool crisp spring days when it would be nice to be on shore burning a campfire. I need all of my blood pumping just to stay warm. With the proper head design and weight, jigs are the most versatile of all river techniques, from the shallowest flooded cover to the deepest, fastest current.

The majority of river fishing with jigs involves either slipping the current or drift fishing the current breaks. The presentation is a simple lift-drop-pause method of jigging, raising the jig some 3 to 6-inches as you slip downstream. The jigs that I prefer to use are Northland Fireball jigs because of the rounded head. The rounded head allows the jig to bump along the bottom and not get hung up in snags or brush. If you are as vertical as possible, the jig will stand up allowing the hook to be exposed away from the floor of the river. When you tip the jig with a flathead minnow the minnow stands up and looks like it is trying to pick up the jig. As the minnow struggles against the weight of the jig it sends off wounded signals and the natural scent attracts the walleyes and allows them to hang on just that much longer. If the walleyes seem to be just biting the tails off the minnows the Fireball offers an additional eye so you can easily attach a stinger hook. The stinger hook is a great addition in thecold waters of spring and summer.

Colors of the jigs should be bright in dingy water. Colors such as fluorescent orange, chartreuse and my all time favorite gold are great for fishing those spring walleyes. Anytime that you can bring attention to your bait it will help you up your odds for catching those spring walleyes.

Weights may range from 1/8 to 1/2 ounces, but you should stay with the weight that is the lightest that will allow you have contact with the bottom. River walleyes have a tendency not to suspend as much as the walleyes in the lake and you don't have to worry about missing a strike zone that is in the fish column. I will tip my jig with some plastic if I want to slow down the rate of fall, but current usually fights gravity faster and defeats the purpose of vertical jigging.

Slack water fish can also be found by pitching jigs of 1/16 to 1/8 ounce to shoreline or cover like flooded wood or boulders. The angler in this situation should use a lift drop retrieve to slip or quarter the jig downstream as it is retrieved back to the boat. This is a super tactic for fishing eddies, wing dams or shallow mid river shoals. Even in slack water areas I will use the Drift Control sea anchor to slow down my presentation and to stay with active feed walleyes. This same technique is also one that I use when I fish large bodies of water like Lake Erie. When you find the feeding fish and there is not a structural element to stay with you really want to throw a Drift Control sea anchor out and stay with those fish. Otherwise you could be blown off the spot and away from the active fish.

Being in control whether you are fishing a trolling a contour, slipping the current or wind or fishing slack water or big expansive waters is the key to catching more fish. I hope these techniques produce for you and hope to see you on the water soon.

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Walleye Jig Pointers

Author: Daniel Eggertsen

When it comes to catching walleyes, jig fishing is the most popular choice and for good reason. Any serious angler will tell you that using jigs will allow you to catch more of these fish than anything else you could try. A jig is described as being "lead-headed bait with a single hook". The hook is designed with a feathery like trailer or skirt that helps to attract the attention of the walleye.



Jigs will work great in water that is clear or slightly cloudy and when fishing in shadowy and dark water. It is also best used for fishing in water that reaches temperatures below sixty. Since the walleye prefer cooler temperatures it makes since that jigs would work great for catching them.



Types of Jigs Available



Jigs are considered to be a "presentation" lure. What this means is that the way you present the lure to the fish is very important. They are meant to be slowly pulled through the water to have the greatest effect. This will make the walleye more interested in the bait and you will get more hits.



Jigs come in different colors and sizes so you need to determine which one would be best to use at any given time. As a general rule the light colored jigs are best used when you are fishing in clear water. The lighter colors are typically white, green and chartreuse. Using a transparent skirt presents less of a threat to the walleye fish and they will be more likely to bite. Dark colors such as brown, purple and black are best used in murky water with a darker color skirt.



Jigs come in several different sizes and weights. It is imperative that you know which one to use in every type of situation to get the best results. These weights range from 3/16 to 3/4 ounce and normally, you will use the lightest weight possible. However, it is recommended that you have a variety of weights available so you will be prepared for all water conditions. If you are fishing in clear water it is best to use the lighter weights. The 1/4 or 1/8 ounce is recommended along with using a lightweight line and spinning tackle. The lighter jigs are best used when the fish are being passive.



The heavier jigs such as the 3/8 or 5/8 ounce are best used for murky and deep water fishing. The heavier jigs will also work better in high wind when it is harder to feel the bites from the fish. The heavier jigs are the ones to use when you are night fishing or when the fish are being aggressive.



Different jigs also come in different designs. Some have a pointed head with the eyelet located on the front. Others have a broad head with the eyelet coming out of the top. If you are going to be fishing around weeds you will find that the pointed head will work the best because it is less likely to get tangled.



Techniques for Using Jigs



When it comes to the different types of techniques one of the first things you need to remember is that it is your job to make the jig look as alive as you can. This will catch the attention of the walleye and send them swimming your way. So the technique you use while pulling the jigs through the water is a very important aspect of jig fishing. You need to be aware of the speed, direction and depth of the jig to determine the best way to move it through the water to produce the most dramatic affect and get the results you are after.



Even the way you cast and retrieve the line makes a difference in jig fishing. When casting, you need to use techniques that will reduce the amount of disturbance to the water to avoid startling the walleye. Practice your casting and retrieval techniques so you will be able to get the most from all of your fishing trips.

About the Author:

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best walleye fishing information possible. Get more information on walleye fishing jigs here: http://www.askwalleyefishing.com/

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Walleye Fishing Jig:Casting, Vertical Jigging Tips And Methods

Author: mark fleagle

Old School Walleye Fishing Family Secrets

Casting Jigs For Walleye

There are many excellent walleye artificial lures that work in different situations but by far the most universal artificial that constantly catches walleye is the lead head jig manufactured with the walleye in mind. A walleye jig is a natural choice for walleyes because it is easy to keep on the bottom where the fish spends most of their time.

Among the most versatile of artificial lures for walleye , a walleye jig can be fished many different ways.You can anchor your boat and cast for walleye,you can drift your boat and use bottom bouncers or do vertical jigging techniques for walleye, or you can do a slow troll using either bottom bouncers or plain jigs. And, you can fish a walleye jig plain when the walleyes are biting, or you can tip it with live bait when the fishing is slow.

Casting walleye fishing jigs

The most widely used jigging for walleye fishing technique is casting and this technique works great in shallow water.If the walleyes are in the shallows it's important not to spook them. Make sure you anchor far enough away, but still being able to cast into the shallows.

If you plan on working a shallow reef , anchor in a deep water position , so the the wind will push you to the edge of the reef. If do not get any walleye bites, don't quit! move you your boat about 20yards to left or right and anchor again. Repeat this process until you get a walleye hit.

If the walleye are not schooled, and are located at different points about the reef, or breakline, drift your your boat near the reef or breakline but but not on it, then cast your wallye fishing jig towards the shallows working the jig back towards you.I would recommend you have your electric trolling motor ready to keep you running parallel with the reef or breakline.Use your trolling motor to keep you boat drifting parallel to the reef or breakline. If you catch a walleye toss out a marker and work the area until the fish stop biting then move on.

If the walleyes are suspended off the bottom , count your jig for walleye down to different depths after you cast then begin to reel your line in. When you get a strike make sure you remember your count. (I right it down). Then repeat the same count on the next cast.

Remember casting jigs for walleye work best when the fish or in the shallows. If you realy want to be successful at walleye fishing you need to master fishing with walleye artificial baits.

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