Fishing News - for Outboard Owners

In all the years I spent growing up, including my early married years, I never really had to own a boat, not because everyone in South Florida already had a boat (I certainly didn't!), but because I always had a boat available to me... Read more...

The Boat originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 05:32:11.

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Blues on the Move 9 Mar 2010 at 12:06am

This winter had all the makings of a delayed run of spring fish. Water temperatures stayed colder much longer on the south Atlantic coast, and the temperatures were much colder than those of the previous five winters Most of us talking around the bait tank at the local tackle shops figured a later spring run of migrating fish...not so! Read more...

Blues on the Move originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 05:06:22.

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Florida's Hidden Treasure 7 Mar 2010 at 2:24am

A short drive from most areas of the southeast United States, but a world away from daily pressures, sits one of the last areas in Florida that remains relatively untouched by human development. North Florida's Wilderness Coast, and specifically Wakulla County, is making a conscious effort at bringing in orderly, managed growth to the area, growth that benefits the local economy while protecting an almost pristine environment... Read more...

Florida's Hidden Treasure originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 07:24:33.

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Jigs, Molds, Sinkers and Bucktails 3 Mar 2010 at 2:17am

To save money and keep me from counting pennies while I fish, I pour my own sinkers and jig heads, and usually wrap my own bucktails. I remember growing up watching and learning from my father just how to pour lead with a sinker or jig mold. His method won't work for me today, and you'll see why as I explain it... Read more...

Jigs, Molds, Sinkers and Bucktails originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 07:17:11.

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The Age of Electronics 1 Mar 2010 at 2:22am

Depth finders, fish finders, depth sounders, GPS, LORAN-C, chart recorders: the list is long and growing every day. These are the tools available for today's fisherman. From the days of Mark Twain and the weighted depth finder line on a riverboat we have grown into an electronic world of high tech gadgets to help us find and catch fish... Read more...

The Age of Electronics originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 07:22:01.

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Global Warming Observations 26 Feb 2010 at 12:49am
In the news this morning scientists are saying that worldwide, based on satellite data since 1979, this past January was the warmest on record; this past November through January was the warmest November through January on record; and 2000 - 2009 was the warmest decade on record.

I'm looking at two sides of the whole warming issue as I write this. One side - called by many the tree hugging environmentalists - almost says the world is coming to an end if we don't stop doing a lot of what we are doing. The other side - usually ultra conservatives - calls all the global warming hype just that - hype... Read more...

Global Warming Observations originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 05:49:15.

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California Halibut Derby Postponed for 2010 23 Feb 2010 at 1:22am

With a bold, tough decision, the Marina Del Ray Anglers in California have decided to do what is in the best interest of our sport by postponing their 35 year old halibut derby for 2010:

Marina Del Rey Anglers announced the annual MDR Halibut Derby has been put on a one
year hiatus for 2010. "This is one of the most difficult decisions our board has
ever made," said MDRA President Ken Raymond. "After 35 years of successful MDR
Halibut Derbies and months of painful discussion and soul searching we have decided
to take this action."

"We want make sure our MDR Halibut Derby is good for our thousands of loyal
participants as well as our beloved halibut," added Josh Gerson, MDRA incoming
president. "Our first obligation is to the Santa Monica Bay, the marine
environment, our local halibut fishery and the communities we serve. We hope to be
back in full force in 2011."

Apparently the red tides of 2005 and 2006 in the Marina Del Ray area caused a low replenishment of halibut in the immediate area. I applaud this group for thier stance and the actions they are taking to protect these great fish.

California Halibut Derby Postponed for 2010 originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 06:22:58.

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Rainy Day Ritual 20 Feb 2010 at 1:14am

It's Saturday and wouldn't you know it - it's raining. It hasn't rained in a month but today - the day I planned to fish - is a dreary, wet, cold day around my part of the country... Read more...

Rainy Day Ritual originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 06:14:30.

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Catching Winter Mackerel in Florida 18 Feb 2010 at 12:36am

Winter is the time of year that schools of Spanish mackerel invade the inshore areas like Biscayne Bay in South Florida. Big cero mackerel are also caught up and down the Florida Keys. This is the time of year to break out the wire leaders and nylon jigs. A few bait tips won't hurt either!

Catching Winter Mackerel in Florida originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 05:36:05.

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Looking for Fish in All the Right Places 16 Feb 2010 at 12:27am

Do you fish the same areas over, and over again? Those same flats; that same channel cutting through the grass; the same ledge or wreck; you know all of the places you fish sometimes like the back of your hand... Read more...

Looking for Fish in All the Right Places originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 05:27:37.

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How To Get Back In A Bass Boat If You Fall Out 11 Mar 2010 at 5:00am
If you fall out of a boat it is easy to panic but hard to get back in, especially as you get older. There are some things we can all do to get back into a boat safely if we fall out.

How To Get Back In A Bass Boat If You Fall Out

How To Get Back In A Bass Boat If You Fall Out originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 10:00:00.

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Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing? 10 Mar 2010 at 8:52am
There is much outcry from both conservative and liberal groups about the possibility of Obama banning sport fishing. An ESPN blog got it started and many on both sides have run with it. The controversy revolves around the ending of the public comment period for a policy group studying what to do about fishing zones and where you can and can not fish.

Fishing has already been banned by the Bush administration in some areas. This was done supposedly to protect endangered or threatened fish species. One comment on the liberal Media Matters site asks "When did fishing become a right?" Actually, many states, including mine here in Georgia, have passed constitutional amendments that say hunting and fishing is a right.

Read both sides of this controversy and then share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing?

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 13:52:34.

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New Lake Conroe Fishing Report 10 Mar 2010 at 4:55am
Lake Conroe fishing is always good and Papa John can tell you what is biting and where to catch them. Check out his updated report then go to his marina page for more information. New pictures added to the article and picture gallery, too. Check out the gallery for new pictures added with each report.

picture (c) Papa John

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 09:55:48.

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What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now? 9 Mar 2010 at 8:01am

Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 13:01:10.

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How To Fish A Carolina Rig 8 Mar 2010 at 5:02am
Carolina rigs took the fishing world by storm a few years ago when some tournaments were won on them. I first started fishing this type rig in the early 1970's, calling it either a split shot rig or a swivel worm rig. Carolina rigs should be part of any fisherman's arsenal now.
How To Fish A Carolina Rig

How To Fish A Carolina Rig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 10:02:10.

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Life Jackets and Kill Switches 7 Mar 2010 at 5:31am
Everyone knows fast boats can kill you. But a simple action that takes only a few seconds can save your life. Every time you crank your engine on a boat, especially a bass boat, you should be wearing your life jacket and have a kill switch attached. Although foot gas controls on boats have helped, you don't want your gas motor in gear and running if you get thrown out. And you want to stay afloat. Most tournaments require life jackest to be worn and kill switches attached any time the big motor is running.
Life Jackets and Kill Switches

Life Jackets and Kill Switches originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 10:31:40.

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Buying a Boat 6 Mar 2010 at 5:18am
It is often said the two happiest days in a boat owners life are the day he buys the boat and the day he sells it. Buying a boat brings out all kinds of emotions, some good and some bad. Some of us go through the process several times and others find once is enough. I have bought seven bass boats, four new ones and three used ones, and each one is special in many ways. Here are some of the emotions I feel when buying a bass boat.
Buying a Boat

Buying a Boat originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 10:18:16.

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Do You Need A Sebile Magic Swimmer Sinking Model Swimbait In Your Tacklebox? 5 Mar 2010 at 5:39am
The Sebile Magic Swimmer is an excellent hard swimbait that has very realistic action. The original version got a lot of attention when some tournaments were won with them. The original model sinks, but slowly. Some fishermen wanted a bait that would get deeper faster so Sebile came out with the sinking model. It fills a needed niche in your tacklebox - a hard swim bait that will get deeper faster but still have good action.

Have you used a Sebile Magic Swimmer, either an original or sinking model? What do you think about it? Share your comments in the section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Do You Need A Sebile Magic Swimmer Sinking Model Swimbait In Your Tacklebox?

Do You Need A Sebile Magic Swimmer Sinking Model Swimbait In Your Tacklebox? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:39:10.

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Glass and Brass For Bass Fishing 5 Mar 2010 at 5:32am
It may sound more like a home decorating tip than something you use for fishing, but glass and brass might help you catch more bass. Brass refers to brass sinkers and glass to glass beads when you use them on Carolina rigs. Give this set-up a try to make more noise with your Carolina rig and see if it helps you catch more bass.
Glass and Brass For Bass Fishing

Glass and Brass For Bass Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:32:44.

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Alligator Gar Fact Sheet 4 Mar 2010 at 3:41am
Alligator gar are ugly fish that get huge. They are some of the biggest fish in North America, reaching 350 pounds and 10 feet long. Found along the Gulf coast from the Florida panhandle around to Mexico and north up the Mississippi River drainage to the mouth of the Missouri and Ohio Rivers, they like sluggish rivers and lakes.
Alligator Gar Fact Sheet

Alligator Gar Fact Sheet originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 08:41:24.

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