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Sometimes the best part of fishing is when you don’t catch anything but get a chance to see a sailboat silhouetted against a blue sky, listen to a bird’s song, or watch the beauty of a dragonfly as it skims across the water's surface.
Recent PostsDoes rock 'n' roll have a place at the Super Bowl?February 9th 2010 19:58
Do we need to see rockers past their prime trying to recapture their youth? As far as that goes, does rock 'n' roll even have a place at the Super Bowl?  Here's the REAL Who
By the way--didn't the Saints win that game????
 A tip for winter fishingFebruary 9th 2010 19:22
It's cold and I've been snowed in the past few days so, I'm no even going to say I've been fishing. However, I have been thinking about getting out there but when it's cold like it is right now, fishing can be tough if not down right impossible.
The first thing you have to remember is that fish are cold blooded animals. That means their metabolism is going to slow down and you'll have to adjust your presentation with that in mind. Simply put—slow down your retrieve! Since metabolism has slowed to a crawl, live bait may or may not work. One meal goes a long way if you're a fish in the winter so even though live bait may trigger strikes one day, it may not work the next. If fish are biting with live bait, stick with that as long as it works but I heartily suggest taking a few artificial lures with you. You don't have to worry about anything too fancy—maybe a jig or two, a couple tubes, a plastic worm, and a suspending jerk bait or two. Some guys suggest spinner baits for winter fishing but, I have to admit, I've never has great luck with this approach. (I'm working on it though. I've heard it in too many circles.) The presentation I often use is one mimicking a dying minnow. Using this; you raise your rod tip from the 9 o'clock position to 12 o'clock and let it fall. After about 15 seconds I repeat this motion and take up the slack as the bait falls. A pause of about 30 seconds often works but I'm too ADHD for that! There's a pecking order among most nature's creatures and fish are no different. It may be the "survival of the fittest scenario" but, often times, the largest fish are the ones you're going to catch. This holds true for panfish as well as big bruisers like pike. So, even if you're not catching much of anything, take solace in the fact that the next bite may be a trophy! Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
The good and bad of conservationFebruary 7th 2010 05:10
There's a lot of difference between guys who throw a hook into the water and guys who make a living casting giant nets into the water and measuring success by the ton!
Here's a really good article I found about a commercial fisherman in Great Britain who finally had to hang it up because of government regulations and conservation measures. Having grown up in West Virginia, I know what environmental impacts industry can have. On the other hand, you have the commercial fisherman Jason Clarke, in the prime of his life at only 39. You can can hear his frustration as he speaks out in the article. There are those who rape the environment and there are the tree huggers. Somewhere is the middle where we have to learn to live! Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
How to make a two part moldFebruary 5th 2010 00:29
Here's a good video from Tap Plastics describing how to make a two piece mold. Tap will ship anywhere in the world but beware of additional shipping costs. It may be prudent to look for similar products through a local distributor or company.
Fishing in a kayakFebruary 3rd 2010 02:34
Although I have several irons in the fire right now, I'm also giving considerable consideration to purchasing a kayak. Frequent readers to this blog will know I don't have a boat or even want one.
A sign of the times?January 31st 2010 01:44
The State of Maryland recently passed legislation that will require anglers wishing to wet a line in the Atlantic Ocean or any of the state's several bays or inlets to have a license. There are opinions out there--pro and con--but, the bottom line is this action is supposed to help scientists get a good look at the numbers of recreational anglers, see how many and what fish are caught, and help rebuild numbers of some fish stocks that are dwindling.
A look at making plastic luresJanuary 30th 2010 03:37
Here's a look at Larry Dahlberg's method to make a lure. After watching Dahlberg's program, "Hunt for Big Fish, and seeing a few of his videos, I decided to give lure making a try.
Make a drying rackJanuary 29th 2010 01:24
Fresh from the oven!
Granted, you can buy something to fill the bill but this post will tell you how to save a few bucks and maybe buy some gas or a new lure.
How to work with powder paintJanuary 28th 2010 02:22
After a season or two of banging rocks and scraping the bottom of your favorite fishing hole, it's not unusual for jigs to start looking a little shop worn. However, that can be remedied if you know how to use powder paint. Powder paint is a "no-muss, no-fuss" way of adding color to you jigs. It has absolutely no odor, is fast drying and gives a professional, high gloss finish to your lures. Once you start working working with powder paint, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
Making a bamboo fly rodJanuary 26th 2010 05:13
Although I don't do a lot of fly fishing, I can appreciate all the work that goes into a quality fly rod. Watch this video and you can see why they cost so much!
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