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Another Great canadian fishing trip Article
How The Weather And Moon Really Impact Fishing


Let's start with the barometer. The barometer is a very effective tool for measuring the feeding behavior of fish. The barometer is an instrument used to measure ambient atmospheric pressure. Don't worry, I'm going to simplify it for you and cut through all of the scientific jargon so we can get to what really matters, catching fish. The measure of barometric atmospheric pressure can then be used to help predict the weather and more importantly for our purposes, the feeding behavior of fish. Haven't we all wondered why fish were so easy to catch yesterday, but today you can't even get a bite?

You see when a low pressure front is building, I'm sure you've all heard this term on the weather channel, the barometer is low and dropping and a storm is either present or on its way. When the barometer is high or rising, the weather is fair and dry. If you?re watching the weather on the TV, that's what the large capital L or H means on the weather map. The L stands for a low pressure system and the H stands for a high pressure system.

So what does this mean to me as a fisherman? Let me explain. The barometer is a very useful tool that will unlock many of the "mysteries" of fishing. You say, "Come on Trevor, is this really true?" The answer is yes, it is true. When the atmospheric pressure fluctuates, it affects the air bladders in fish. A fishes' air bladder is what it uses to stabilize itself at different depths of water. When a fishes' air bladder isn't feeling right it won't want to eat. Do you feel like eating when you have an upset stomach? Well fish don?t either.

When the barometer is low or falling, fish will spend most of their time equalizing their air bladder, and the last thing they're thinking about is feeding. When this happens you'll have a difficult time fooling a fish into eating. On the other hand, when the opposite is true, and the barometer is rising, your chances of catching a fish, is far greater, because they feel more like eating.

Fish and wild life know what to expect from the weather and can sense when a storm is approaching to a much greater degree than we humans can. You?ve probably noticed that when the weather is nice all of the critters outside are active and frolicking about. This means that the barometric pressure is stable or high. On the other hand when the barometric pressure is low, you won't see nearly as many animals around and the ones you do won't be frolicking anywhere. Even the cows in your local field will be lying down. At times like this it can get pretty quiet out on the lake or river too. The fish just aren?t active.

Understanding how fish adapt to changes in their environment allow an angler to better predict a fishes' movement and feeding. Finding out when a fish is feeding is what we're interested in because that's when you have the best chance of catching said fish. You may know that almost all saltwater fishermen check the tides before they head out fishing. And it?s a great strategy because the tides impact fishing. But you do realize what causes the tides to change, don't you? That's right, the moon. And the gravitational pull of the moon that impacts the changing tides is also pushing against some part of the earth all the time. So the pressure is always there but since water is more easily moved than the ground, water is lifted up towards the moon causing the tides to change. How high the high tide will rise or how low the low tide may go is largely determined by the position of the moon and sun.

Knowing and understanding this information isn't just important to the saltwater angler though. Freshwater anglers don't deal with tides like saltwater anglers, but the phases of the moon are very important to them as well. What the angler wants to focus on are the new moon and full moon periods on the calendar. The two or three days following these two occurrences will result in more fish activity. It's that simple.

I?ve been planning my fishing trips observing these same principles for years and it almost never fails. The moon phases are a very real factor in the feeding patterns of fish. I always have more success during the full and new moon periods, than I do at other times of the month and you can too.

What you as an angler wants to try to do is have both of these factors come together at the same time. The perfect weather situation combined with a full or new moon. When this happens, you will have a great day fishing, I promise. And if you just pay attention you can be out there fishing when this happens.

Trevor Kugler - Co-founder of JRWfishing.com
Trevor has more than 20 years of fishing experience, and now specializes in ultralight trout fishing.
http://www.jrwfishing.com - products and information to save you time and help you catch more fish.
email - tkugler@jrwfishing.com
Trevors Ebook - http://www.lulu.com/content/470849 Check It Out!



Thoughts about canadian fishing trip
Muddler Minnow, Marabou, White


The addition of a white marabou tail makes this muddler an even more attractive sculpin imitation for the biggest fish in the river. A variety of colors also make this muddler fly pattern useful for different light and water conditions.


Price: 1.25



Lamson Ketchum Release Tool


Fish mortality can be reduced by landing the fish quickly and by avoiding netting and handling. This technique will preserve protective coatings and eliminate air exposure. The Ketchum Release® tool makes this low-mortality release easy. The tool also allows you to retrieve your fly without damage; it allows your hands to stay dry in cold weather; and it keeps hands a safe distance from toothy fish. The Ketchum Release® is available in three freshwater sizes: Midge - for #18 hooks and smaller Original - for hooks as small as #18 and flies as large as medium-bodied streamers Big Bug - for streamers, hoppers and other large flies


Price: 19.99



Renzetti X8006 Material Clip


Description for the Renzetti X8006 Material Clip is coming soon!


Price: 7.49



G. Loomis Stream Dance Metolius Trout Fly Rods


Beautifully designed to reflect the central Oregon spring creek for which they were named, the Metolius is the workhorse of our trout line-up. These are smooth casting fly rods with both accouterments and the price scaled down a bit. They're made from a special blend of two and sometimes three proprietary graphite's (no... we are not telling you what they are). Metolius rods feature our exclusive offset-oval reel seat with a beautifully engraved G.Loomis fish on a delicate green insert. There are two different actions available in the Metolius line: Presentation and High Line Speed. Also available is a 13' 4" (3 piece) two-hand "trout spey" rod, offering a uniquely different approach to some very technical fly rod challenges. Salmon and Steelhead anglers have long under-stood the advantages of the super long rod and now it's available on a very nice 5/6-weight rod. It adds a totally new dimension to the trout angler's arsenal. Stream Dance Metolius Trout Fly Rods Series Model Line Weight Power Taper Handle Price FR843-3-Metolius Metolius Presentation Action 3 Med Med-Fast 146 $345 Fishing small spring creeks and brooks is always a joy, enhanced when using rods that load short, in the 15 to 35 foot ranges. Line speed should be slower for delicate and accurate presentations of the very tiniest of dry flies and nymphs. FR963-3-Metolius Metolius Presentation Action 3 Med Med-Fast 146 $350 Fishing small spring creeks and brooks is always a joy, enhanced when using rods that load short, in the 15 to 35 foot ranges. Line speed should be slower for delicate and accurate presentations of the very tiniest of dry flies and nymphs. FR904-3-Metolius Metolius Presentation Action 4 Medium Med-Fast 146 $355 Small Spring Creeks & Brooks Fishing small spring creeks and brooks is always a joy, enhanced when using rods that load short, in the 15 to 35 foot ranges. Line speed should be slower for delicate and accurate presentations of the very tiniest of dry flies and nymphs. FR964-3-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 4 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $360 FR1024-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 4 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $370 Small streams and medium-size spring creeks often challenge you to extend casts approaching 45 feet. Slightly longer rod lengths help make casting tasks and line control mends easier. Light lines in sizes # 3 and # 4 are the norm when the utmost in accuracy and presentation is needed, using flies from #14 down to #24, with 5x to 8x tippets. FR1084-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 4 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $375 Standing in the relative openness of large spring creeks or slow moving bodies of water exposes you to spooking fish. Longer range, soft presentation casts become a must under these conditions. Delicacy and accuracy are still at a premium, but there needs to be enough power to turn over longer leaders with a wide range of fly sizes. These same conditions are also found in early morning, fishing on ponds with trout sipping emergers. FR1025-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 5 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $375 When the wind picks up, take command on larger spring creeks with tighter loops, increased control, and more accurate casts. The slightly more powerful designs within the High Line Speed range deliver it all in 8 and 9-foot lengths with #4 and #5 lines, which are increasingly becoming the most dominant player in this environment. FR1085-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 5 Med-Stiff Fast 148 $380 Big dries, weighted flies, streamers, multi flies, long leaders, strike indicators, sink tips, split shot, are all buggers to cast, even without much wind. Add long casts from float tubes and that's why you need some extra horsepower. And should all the stars and mayflies align, and the conditions get calm, you'll want fine diameter tips that can still protect light tippets and offer trout fishing versatility. FR16056-3-Metolius Metolius Trout Spey Action 5-6 Med Med 150 $445 The bushes are just behind you. The fish are 60 feet out. What do you do? Roll out a single or double spey cast and you cover the spot, then mend, extending your drift to the confluence of the next river system. You'll need to manage long leaders and nymph patterns in deep water spots, and push out large dries like stoneflies and hoppers, yet still enjoy catching 12-inch rainbows without breaking light tippet. Steelhead and salmon anglers have been using the long rod for years, eliminating false casts, keeping the fly in the water where it needs to be, not in the air. And the 13'4" #5/6 StreamDance Spey is so light, an 18-incher will feel like a 10lb summer run steelhead feels on your 8 weight. Isaac Walton would be jealous. FR1086-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 6 Med-Stiff Fast 149 $385 Big dries, weighted flies, streamers, multi flies, long leaders, strike indicators, sink tips, split shot, are all buggers to cast, even without much wind. Add long casts from float tubes and that's why you need some extra horsepower. And should all the stars and mayflies align, and the conditions get calm, you'll want fine diameter tips that can still protect light tippets and offer trout fishing versatility.


Price: 345.00



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Positive Fly Fishing: Be a Better Angler with the Right Techniques...and Attitude



Positive Fly Fishing: Be a Better Angler with the Right Techniques...and Attitude

For the beginning angler, many first casts are met with negative expectations and frustration. However, a positive approach can make these first experiences more successful, and each subsequent cast more enjoyable. Positive Fly Fishing is an authoritative resource for the novice that details the key elements of fly fishing in clear, accessible detail. Above all, this guide teaches how positive thinking can enhance the learning experience and make fly fishing worthwhile. This companion includes chapters on everything the angler needs to know about rods, fly lines, waders, knots, fly casting, and much more. From the beginner to the veteran who never stops learning, no angler should be without this expert and indispensable guide that will surely turn every "I can't" into "Yes, I can."



Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants (Fishing News Books)



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This exciting, new and comprehensive book covers all major aspects of the aquaculture of fish, shellfish and algae in freshwater and marine environments. Subject areas covered include water quality and environmental impacts of aquaculture, desert aquaculture, reproduction, life cycles and growth, genetics and stock improvement, nutrition and feed production, diseases, post-harvest technology and processing, economics and marketing. Separate chapters also cover the culture of algae, carps, salmonids, tilapias, channel catfish, barramundi, marine shrimp, freshwater crayfish and prawns, bivalves and marine gastropods.

Written by 30 internationally-known and respected authors, and drawn together and carefully presented by Professors John Lucas and Paul Southgate, Aquaculture is a book that is essential reading for all students and professionals studying and working in aquaculture. Fish farmers, hatchery managers and all those supplying the aquaculture industry, including personnel within equipment and feed manufacturing companies, will find a great deal of commercially useful information within this important book.



Fishing Florida's Flats: A Guide to Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Much More (Wild Florida)



Fishing Florida's Flats: A Guide to Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Much More (Wild Florida)
"An extremely detailed and thorough book that no serious shallow water angler will be able to pass up."--John D. Brownlee, Editor-in-Chief, Center Console Angler Magazine

"Excellent. . . . Maizler has compiled a world of interesting detail."--Jim Hardie, freelance writer for the Miami Herald, Stuart News, and Florida Fishing Week

Shallow ocean, or "flats," fishing is one of the most popular coastal activities in Florida. No other place has such a large combination of different shallow water species. In Fishing Florida's Flats, world-champion angler Jan Maizler draws on the expertise of numerous "flatsmasters" who share their wisdom on how to land a trophy catch.

Their advice--suitable for a range of first-time and experienced anglers--includes tackle selection, techniques, and directions to "hot spots" for each flats species. From habitat, biology, and feeding patterns to spotting tactics and state records, each flats fish is covered in detail. Maizler offers invaluable knowledge of the many vessels available, the different kinds of flats and the best ways to wade them, and important weather safety information. Maizler also reviews the recent technical and electronic developments in flats fishing, such as websites, software programs, and Global Positioning System devices that are now necessary additions to the Florida flats angler's arsenal.

For the large and growing number of anglers who have chosen flats fishing as their sport, this is the ultimate guide for catching bonefish, tarpon, permit, barracuda, sharks, redfish, seatrout, and snook in the state. Get hooked on Fishing Florida's Flats.



Headlines on canadian fishing trip
Battling bass are a workout (Detroit Free Press)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:25:31 GMT
Back in 1881, James A. Henshall told us in "The Book of the Black Bass" that the smallmouth was "inch for inch and pound for pound the gamest fish that swims."

Our constitution's illiberal approach to race - Calgary Herald

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:14:35 GMT

Our constitution's illiberal approach to race
Calgary Herald, Canada - 12 hours ago
But one section in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides an unpleasant reminder that undesirable consequences can flow from other areas, ...



Another Great canadian fishing trip Article
How The Weather And Moon Really Impact Fishing


Let's start with the barometer. The barometer is a very effective tool for measuring the feeding behavior of fish. The barometer is an instrument used to measure ambient atmospheric pressure. Don't worry, I'm going to simplify it for you and cut through all of the scientific jargon so we can get to what really matters, catching fish. The measure of barometric atmospheric pressure can then be used to help predict the weather and more importantly for our purposes, the feeding behavior of fish. Haven't we all wondered why fish were so easy to catch yesterday, but today you can't even get a bite?

You see when a low pressure front is building, I'm sure you've all heard this term on the weather channel, the barometer is low and dropping and a storm is either present or on its way. When the barometer is high or rising, the weather is fair and dry. If you?re watching the weather on the TV, that's what the large capital L or H means on the weather map. The L stands for a low pressure system and the H stands for a high pressure system.

So what does this mean to me as a fisherman? Let me explain. The barometer is a very useful tool that will unlock many of the "mysteries" of fishing. You say, "Come on Trevor, is this really true?" The answer is yes, it is true. When the atmospheric pressure fluctuates, it affects the air bladders in fish. A fishes' air bladder is what it uses to stabilize itself at different depths of water. When a fishes' air bladder isn't feeling right it won't want to eat. Do you feel like eating when you have an upset stomach? Well fish don?t either.

When the barometer is low or falling, fish will spend most of their time equalizing their air bladder, and the last thing they're thinking about is feeding. When this happens you'll have a difficult time fooling a fish into eating. On the other hand, when the opposite is true, and the barometer is rising, your chances of catching a fish, is far greater, because they feel more like eating.

Fish and wild life know what to expect from the weather and can sense when a storm is approaching to a much greater degree than we humans can. You?ve probably noticed that when the weather is nice all of the critters outside are active and frolicking about. This means that the barometric pressure is stable or high. On the other hand when the barometric pressure is low, you won't see nearly as many animals around and the ones you do won't be frolicking anywhere. Even the cows in your local field will be lying down. At times like this it can get pretty quiet out on the lake or river too. The fish just aren?t active.

Understanding how fish adapt to changes in their environment allow an angler to better predict a fishes' movement and feeding. Finding out when a fish is feeding is what we're interested in because that's when you have the best chance of catching said fish. You may know that almost all saltwater fishermen check the tides before they head out fishing. And it?s a great strategy because the tides impact fishing. But you do realize what causes the tides to change, don't you? That's right, the moon. And the gravitational pull of the moon that impacts the changing tides is also pushing against some part of the earth all the time. So the pressure is always there but since water is more easily moved than the ground, water is lifted up towards the moon causing the tides to change. How high the high tide will rise or how low the low tide may go is largely determined by the position of the moon and sun.

Knowing and understanding this information isn't just important to the saltwater angler though. Freshwater anglers don't deal with tides like saltwater anglers, but the phases of the moon are very important to them as well. What the angler wants to focus on are the new moon and full moon periods on the calendar. The two or three days following these two occurrences will result in more fish activity. It's that simple.

I?ve been planning my fishing trips observing these same principles for years and it almost never fails. The moon phases are a very real factor in the feeding patterns of fish. I always have more success during the full and new moon periods, than I do at other times of the month and you can too.

What you as an angler wants to try to do is have both of these factors come together at the same time. The perfect weather situation combined with a full or new moon. When this happens, you will have a great day fishing, I promise. And if you just pay attention you can be out there fishing when this happens.

Trevor Kugler - Co-founder of JRWfishing.com
Trevor has more than 20 years of fishing experience, and now specializes in ultralight trout fishing.
http://www.jrwfishing.com - products and information to save you time and help you catch more fish.
email - tkugler@jrwfishing.com
Trevors Ebook - http://www.lulu.com/content/470849 Check It Out!



Thoughts about canadian fishing trip
Muddler Minnow, Marabou, White


The addition of a white marabou tail makes this muddler an even more attractive sculpin imitation for the biggest fish in the river. A variety of colors also make this muddler fly pattern useful for different light and water conditions.


Price: 1.25



Lamson Ketchum Release Tool


Fish mortality can be reduced by landing the fish quickly and by avoiding netting and handling. This technique will preserve protective coatings and eliminate air exposure. The Ketchum Release® tool makes this low-mortality release easy. The tool also allows you to retrieve your fly without damage; it allows your hands to stay dry in cold weather; and it keeps hands a safe distance from toothy fish. The Ketchum Release® is available in three freshwater sizes: Midge - for #18 hooks and smaller Original - for hooks as small as #18 and flies as large as medium-bodied streamers Big Bug - for streamers, hoppers and other large flies


Price: 19.99



Renzetti X8006 Material Clip


Description for the Renzetti X8006 Material Clip is coming soon!


Price: 7.49



G. Loomis Stream Dance Metolius Trout Fly Rods


Beautifully designed to reflect the central Oregon spring creek for which they were named, the Metolius is the workhorse of our trout line-up. These are smooth casting fly rods with both accouterments and the price scaled down a bit. They're made from a special blend of two and sometimes three proprietary graphite's (no... we are not telling you what they are). Metolius rods feature our exclusive offset-oval reel seat with a beautifully engraved G.Loomis fish on a delicate green insert. There are two different actions available in the Metolius line: Presentation and High Line Speed. Also available is a 13' 4" (3 piece) two-hand "trout spey" rod, offering a uniquely different approach to some very technical fly rod challenges. Salmon and Steelhead anglers have long under-stood the advantages of the super long rod and now it's available on a very nice 5/6-weight rod. It adds a totally new dimension to the trout angler's arsenal. Stream Dance Metolius Trout Fly Rods Series Model Line Weight Power Taper Handle Price FR843-3-Metolius Metolius Presentation Action 3 Med Med-Fast 146 $345 Fishing small spring creeks and brooks is always a joy, enhanced when using rods that load short, in the 15 to 35 foot ranges. Line speed should be slower for delicate and accurate presentations of the very tiniest of dry flies and nymphs. FR963-3-Metolius Metolius Presentation Action 3 Med Med-Fast 146 $350 Fishing small spring creeks and brooks is always a joy, enhanced when using rods that load short, in the 15 to 35 foot ranges. Line speed should be slower for delicate and accurate presentations of the very tiniest of dry flies and nymphs. FR904-3-Metolius Metolius Presentation Action 4 Medium Med-Fast 146 $355 Small Spring Creeks & Brooks Fishing small spring creeks and brooks is always a joy, enhanced when using rods that load short, in the 15 to 35 foot ranges. Line speed should be slower for delicate and accurate presentations of the very tiniest of dry flies and nymphs. FR964-3-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 4 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $360 FR1024-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 4 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $370 Small streams and medium-size spring creeks often challenge you to extend casts approaching 45 feet. Slightly longer rod lengths help make casting tasks and line control mends easier. Light lines in sizes # 3 and # 4 are the norm when the utmost in accuracy and presentation is needed, using flies from #14 down to #24, with 5x to 8x tippets. FR1084-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 4 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $375 Standing in the relative openness of large spring creeks or slow moving bodies of water exposes you to spooking fish. Longer range, soft presentation casts become a must under these conditions. Delicacy and accuracy are still at a premium, but there needs to be enough power to turn over longer leaders with a wide range of fly sizes. These same conditions are also found in early morning, fishing on ponds with trout sipping emergers. FR1025-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 5 Med-Stiff Fast 147 $375 When the wind picks up, take command on larger spring creeks with tighter loops, increased control, and more accurate casts. The slightly more powerful designs within the High Line Speed range deliver it all in 8 and 9-foot lengths with #4 and #5 lines, which are increasingly becoming the most dominant player in this environment. FR1085-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 5 Med-Stiff Fast 148 $380 Big dries, weighted flies, streamers, multi flies, long leaders, strike indicators, sink tips, split shot, are all buggers to cast, even without much wind. Add long casts from float tubes and that's why you need some extra horsepower. And should all the stars and mayflies align, and the conditions get calm, you'll want fine diameter tips that can still protect light tippets and offer trout fishing versatility. FR16056-3-Metolius Metolius Trout Spey Action 5-6 Med Med 150 $445 The bushes are just behind you. The fish are 60 feet out. What do you do? Roll out a single or double spey cast and you cover the spot, then mend, extending your drift to the confluence of the next river system. You'll need to manage long leaders and nymph patterns in deep water spots, and push out large dries like stoneflies and hoppers, yet still enjoy catching 12-inch rainbows without breaking light tippet. Steelhead and salmon anglers have been using the long rod for years, eliminating false casts, keeping the fly in the water where it needs to be, not in the air. And the 13'4" #5/6 StreamDance Spey is so light, an 18-incher will feel like a 10lb summer run steelhead feels on your 8 weight. Isaac Walton would be jealous. FR1086-4-Metolius Metolius High Line Speed Action 6 Med-Stiff Fast 149 $385 Big dries, weighted flies, streamers, multi flies, long leaders, strike indicators, sink tips, split shot, are all buggers to cast, even without much wind. Add long casts from float tubes and that's why you need some extra horsepower. And should all the stars and mayflies align, and the conditions get calm, you'll want fine diameter tips that can still protect light tippets and offer trout fishing versatility.


Price: 345.00



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For the beginning angler, many first casts are met with negative expectations and frustration. However, a positive approach can make these first experiences more successful, and each subsequent cast more enjoyable. Positive Fly Fishing is an authoritative resource for the novice that details the key elements of fly fishing in clear, accessible detail. Above all, this guide teaches how positive thinking can enhance the learning experience and make fly fishing worthwhile. This companion includes chapters on everything the angler needs to know about rods, fly lines, waders, knots, fly casting, and much more. From the beginner to the veteran who never stops learning, no angler should be without this expert and indispensable guide that will surely turn every "I can't" into "Yes, I can."



Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants (Fishing News Books)



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The output from world aquaculture, a multi-billion dollar global industry, continues to rise at a very rapid rate and it is now acknowledged that it will take over from fisheries to become the main source of animal and plant products from aquatic environments.

This exciting, new and comprehensive book covers all major aspects of the aquaculture of fish, shellfish and algae in freshwater and marine environments. Subject areas covered include water quality and environmental impacts of aquaculture, desert aquaculture, reproduction, life cycles and growth, genetics and stock improvement, nutrition and feed production, diseases, post-harvest technology and processing, economics and marketing. Separate chapters also cover the culture of algae, carps, salmonids, tilapias, channel catfish, barramundi, marine shrimp, freshwater crayfish and prawns, bivalves and marine gastropods.

Written by 30 internationally-known and respected authors, and drawn together and carefully presented by Professors John Lucas and Paul Southgate, Aquaculture is a book that is essential reading for all students and professionals studying and working in aquaculture. Fish farmers, hatchery managers and all those supplying the aquaculture industry, including personnel within equipment and feed manufacturing companies, will find a great deal of commercially useful information within this important book.



Fishing Florida's Flats: A Guide to Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Much More (Wild Florida)



Fishing Florida's Flats: A Guide to Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Much More (Wild Florida)
"An extremely detailed and thorough book that no serious shallow water angler will be able to pass up."--John D. Brownlee, Editor-in-Chief, Center Console Angler Magazine

"Excellent. . . . Maizler has compiled a world of interesting detail."--Jim Hardie, freelance writer for the Miami Herald, Stuart News, and Florida Fishing Week

Shallow ocean, or "flats," fishing is one of the most popular coastal activities in Florida. No other place has such a large combination of different shallow water species. In Fishing Florida's Flats, world-champion angler Jan Maizler draws on the expertise of numerous "flatsmasters" who share their wisdom on how to land a trophy catch.

Their advice--suitable for a range of first-time and experienced anglers--includes tackle selection, techniques, and directions to "hot spots" for each flats species. From habitat, biology, and feeding patterns to spotting tactics and state records, each flats fish is covered in detail. Maizler offers invaluable knowledge of the many vessels available, the different kinds of flats and the best ways to wade them, and important weather safety information. Maizler also reviews the recent technical and electronic developments in flats fishing, such as websites, software programs, and Global Positioning System devices that are now necessary additions to the Florida flats angler's arsenal.

For the large and growing number of anglers who have chosen flats fishing as their sport, this is the ultimate guide for catching bonefish, tarpon, permit, barracuda, sharks, redfish, seatrout, and snook in the state. Get hooked on Fishing Florida's Flats.



Headlines on canadian fishing trip
Battling bass are a workout (Detroit Free Press)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:25:31 GMT
Back in 1881, James A. Henshall told us in "The Book of the Black Bass" that the smallmouth was "inch for inch and pound for pound the gamest fish that swims."

Our constitution's illiberal approach to race - Calgary Herald

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:14:35 GMT

Our constitution's illiberal approach to race
Calgary Herald, Canada - 12 hours ago
But one section in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides an unpleasant reminder that undesirable consequences can flow from other areas, ...