Monday, August 25, 2008

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Virginia Tuna Fishing


"I wasn't quite expecting this" was the remark from our angler as we fitted him to the harness and urged him to be patient as the bluefin steadily took line off the reel, with no sign of stopping.

We had pushed hard to be among the first boats to set lines off the Virginia coast on this overcast July morning. We had set the center line, locally known as the way-way back or simply WWB. The rig consists of a bird, daisy chain of artificial squid and green machine. Within seconds of placing the rod in the rod holder, and before we could set the second line, we were hooked up to a nice bluefin tuna.

Moments later we boated our second fish, a #40 class yellowfin on another daisy chain as the bulk of the fleet were about to throttle back and begin setting lines. This was tuna fishing - Virginia style.

While this day we were successful, the season saw much of traditional tuna fishing knowledge proved worthless. Things that were not supposed to happen, did. Any seasoned Virginia angler will tell you that bluefin arrive first, eating cedar plugs in 20 fathoms. Farther offshore, yellowfin might appear, along the canyon edges.

Anglers were pleasantly surprised when sizable schools of small bluefin appeared along the canyon edges at the beginning of the season. Meanwhile yellowfin were absent, at least in the first weeks. Inshore, where bluefin were supposed to be, anglers found hordes of enormous bluefish which destroyed nearly any lure fished. Setting 4 lines would not be possible before all rods would go down.

Just 3-4 miles away lucky boaters could be in small bluefin, while those inshore were facing the monster blues. Eventually the bluefish invaded even the canyon waters, something that simply does not happen, ever. Tournament anglers in search of the season?s first marlin suffered horrific tackle losses as the hungry bluefish bit thru hundreds of ballyhoo rigged on mono leaders.

Eventually, the bluefish subsided and anglers began to key on the tuna. Most experienced boats enjoyed excellent catches in the troll using a variety of daisy chains and spreader bars. Initially the bluefin were small, and their behavior was quite odd. They would eagerly attack 6 inch squid daisy chains while 9 inch lures were ignored. Small squids rigged on a spreader bar were equally effective. Many of the normally effective lures went untouched.

Upon examination of the stomachs, small squid were found, which correlated with the marks of bait that most anglers were detecting on their fish finders. Soon after the initial flood of small fish, events changed for the better. Yellowfin appeared, and a much larger class of bluefin entered the area. Suddenly larger spreader bars, full size green machines and 9 inch squid daisy chains drew the attention of tuna.

Boats reported 100+ lb tuna crashing spreader bars right at the stern, jumping completely out of the water before taking the hook. Meanwhile yellowfin took spreaders or daisy chains up close some days, while other days all the fish came on the WWB line.

Another local rig that saw success has been gaining popularity in recent years. Anglers will pull a specially rigged ballyhoo as much as 350 yards behind the boat. Most anglers use a very small or no skirt. Most anglers choose to utilize a long leader, 20? or more, attached to the main line with a small wind-on swivel. The rig is trolled at 6-7.5 knots in 20 -100 fathoms, depending on where the big bluefin have taken up residence. This rig is very effective in the dead of summer when bluefin are deep and refuse to bite other trolled baits. Fish over 100 lbs are common and some exceed 200.

Catches of tuna remained consistent thru August for those anglers that were able to capitalize on the fishes? preferences. Unfortunately Hurricane Katrina took her toll, scattering the fish and leaving shreds of Sargasso on every square foot of ocean.

A few days of fair weather allowed anglers to return to fishing. Anglers working the steep drops in 500-1000 fathoms found themselves in battles with big eye, sometimes multiples.


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Fishing Skills - the Advantage of Using "Extra Sensory Perception!"


* I believe that ?extra sensory perception? is a valid skill in fishing that can add many more big fish to your catch results! *

I have lost count of the occasions where I have happened to just settle into a swim, when so many were available, and proceed to hook an incredible catch, while other people fail even to get a bite.

This does seem to go beyond all usual parameters of success, like experience of a lake, or casting ability, or bait attractiveness, or whatever!

On one occasion, I had been fishing an enormous lake in France called ?Lac Du Salagou,? and not had a bite for about three days and nights. I was wondering if my homemade baits had fully dissolved or been pulled off the hook rigs. It was about 3 o?clock in the morning and there was not a sound. However, I awoke suddenly with a sudden and very strong feeling of concern for the safety of my fishing rods which were cast out for a big carp.

These rods were propped up on bite alarms by using rocks to stabilise them, and they were not very stable to say the least! I just stood up, and felt like I should put my hand over the right hand rod grip.

This very strong ?feeling? felt like a strange magnetic attraction?

At that very moment, it ?wacked up? into my hand, as very big and very powerful fish ripped line from the reel.

This fish fought like a very fit and heavy fish does, and it was a great effort to finally net and land this huge fish! I knew I would not have just lost the fish, but very likely my rod too, because it gave such fast violent ?take,? and I was amazed at the coincidence of my strangely almost compulsive actions that took place, immediately before it.

These kinds of ? ESP?experiences have occurred many times over the years, inevitably producing many of my biggest fish! Could it be that we have some ancient unknown ?cognitive connection? with other animals that we can sometimes detect under special circumstances!

When ?it? happens, I always feel as if there is an ?electricity in the air,? a kind of ?static charge,? and I feel hypersensitive to the surroundings, sounds, temperature and air. It?s like the feeling you get when the hair goes up on your arms and hands from the cold.

I get the same feeling about changing hook baits at very specific times during a fishing trip; an action which has frequently produced a very big fish soon afterwards. I wonder about these feelings and often resist them as being ?illogical,? but then reasoning that I am not catching at the moment; I may as well act accordingly, even if I sometimes feel stupid!

Is there something to this, or is just taking too much whiskey with my coffee? I would love to get feedback of other anglers? experiences!

The author has many more fishing and bait ?edges? up his sleeve. Every single one can have a huge impact on catches. (Warning: This article is protected by copyright.)

*** FOR MORE EXPERT FISHING IMPROVEMENT INFORMATION AND EXPERT BAIT MAKING BOOKS SEE: baitbigfish

Tim Richardson is a leading big fish angler with many incredible catches to his name. He is also a nationally recognised carp and catfish bait guru in the UK. His best selling bait making and bait enhancing books / ebooks help beginners and experienced anglers alike to improve and enhance their baits achieving far greater catches of big fish. *His books are even used by members of the elite ?British Carp Study Group? for expert reference. * If you feel your catches could gain from more expert bait experience, insights and fishing information and techniques, take a look at Tim?s dedicated website.

?The thinking man?s fishing author and expert bait making guru.'



Salmon Fishing Tackle


Like the hunter with his gun, or the pugilist with his glove, fishing has its tackle. A best friend, a prized possession, the relationship is much like Tiger Woods and his True Temper Dynamic Gold Driver. A reciprocated coexistence with both ends benefiting each other?s facility: Woods with his precision swing and the trusty driver converting the force to several yards.

The angler with his skill is expressed on the tip of the line. Some are good in presenting the bait, fine tuned jiggling and mooching. Others are good in choosing appropriate decoys, lure, color and scent combination that is irresistible to a certain fish. Other?s smell the fishes a hundred yards distant, paying even the minutest details in underwater growth and crevices.

The salmon angler is expressed with his salmon fishing tackle. Not just any tackles, it must be intended for the specific game. A stout graphite construction rod will be too stiff for the soft jiggling intended for the river trout, and the fly tackle intended for blue water fishes might be too stiff for the soft and deft touch intended for the Chinook.

So get your salmon fishing tackle. Remember, salmons require specific salmon fishing tackles to trick them into biting. Not an all around tackle for every situation but a salmon fishing tackle optimal for a specific fishing art.

Here are some good ideas for any salmon fishing tackles.

Fly Fishing Tackles

While landing a tarpon on a fly requires above human skill and dexterity, landing a Chinook on a fly CAN be done. In fact it has been done a countless time. Use a double handed rod is the best and it should have a relatively long rod around 10 feet. And this rod should have ample power especially in the butt section to effectively handle even a 10 pound freaking Chinook. Compensate choosing your salmon fishing tackle with your strength, or you may risk losing lifting strength. Remember, the longer the rod, the heavier will it be on landing a salmon.

The Airflo SLS Fly Rod Special at GFS: gofishingshop.co.uk is a mean 10ft fly rod that should be swift enough to deliver the snag but robust to handle a King salmon on the line, provided the line won?t snap.

The Winston LT Fly Rod is also one salmon fishing tackle that comes highly recommended. Soft tips are so essential for deft handling and Winston LT Fly Rod is prevalent with them. Care to take a look? It?s available at: tcoflyfishing

Salmons are among the fish species that have remarkably sensitive sense of smell, so throwing them just about anything won?t work at all. Use a strong smelling cured salmon roe is one of the best baiting technique. Since salmon roe can be quite a rare find, you can substitute them with smelt or minnows.

Milos Pesic is an avid fisherman and owner of popular and comprehensive Salmon Fishing information site. For more articles and resources on Salmon Fishing related topics, Salmon Fishing equipment, tips and trips, visit his site at:

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Another short fish oil review
Outcast LVM 12-Volt Inflator


The Outcast LVM High Velocity Pump is a high velocity unit. The LVM Inflator/Deflator connects to a 12 volt battery for quick inflation. Includes battery clamps


Price: 139.00



Tie-Fast Knot Tyer Combo Tool


The Tie-Fast Combo Tool combines the Tie-Fast Knot Tyer tip, line clipper, an eye cleaner, a hook sharpener and a D-ring for easy attachment, all in one sturdy package. The knot tyer tip ties a variety of “nail knots” in a matter of seconds! All clippers are razor sharp and can be re-sharpened. All tools are available in standard stainless silver finish or black matte finish.


Price: 13.99



R. L. Winston Vapor Rod


This year, we are pleased to introduce the Winston Vapor series, which offers true high performance for under $300. Designed with more experienced anglers in mind than our Ascent series, these 4-piece, fast-action rods are lightweight, very responsive and have a wide casting range that will allow you to make delicate presentations up close or, when the need arises, go for some real distance. Winston Vapor rods have a beautiful metallic olive green finish and a matching olive green aluminum rod tube and rod bag. Weights 3 thru 6 have a Nickel plated Brass uplock reel seat with Kingwood insert; 7 thru 10-weight rods have a Nickel Silver Anodized Aluminum uplock reel seat with fighting butt. Designed in Twin Bridges, Montana, Winston Vapor Rods come with an Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. 3-WEIGHT This shorter length rod is perfect for fishing streams and spring creeks with small and medium-sized flies. 4-WEIGHT These rods can handle bigger flies, weighted patterns, as well as a fair amount of wind. 5-WEIGHT If they could own one rod, most trout anglers would buy a 5-weight. Versatile rods that will cast everything from tiny dries to streamers. 6-WEIGHT A rod for larger trout, nymphs and streamers. Great for floating and sinking lines. 7-WEIGHT Great big water, big fish streamer rods. The 10’ is a longer rod for steelhead and salmon. 8-WEIGHT Whether you’re after salmon, steelhead or a saltwater species like bonefish, this rod will meet your needs. 9-WEIGHT Designed with stripers in mind, this rod is also terrific for hard-fighting fish like snook and large redfish.v 10-WEIGHT The Vapor for such species as jack crevalle, permit and cobia. A great choice for big fall-run stripers, as well. --> Product Details Handle: Cigar on 3 thru 6-wt.; Full Wells on 7 thru 10-wt. Sections: 4 Reel Seat: Nickel plated Brass Uplock with Kingwood insert on 3 thru 6-wt. Nickel Silver Anodized Aluminum Uplock with 1” EVA/cork fighting butt on 7 thru 10-weight. Backed by a Lifetime Warranty Free Shipping Rod Case Included


Price: 295.00



Dr. Slick Mitten Clamp CMS55G


Dr. Slick Mitten Clamp


Price: 19.50



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