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I have great knowledge of marks in Devon, Cornwall, The Isle of Man and Dorset so that’s where I will start. However when it comes to the rest of the country, I am starting to struggle.

Ramsgate, Dover, Sea Brook, Fleetwood, The Tyne, Whitby, Lowestoft are all areas I hear of but know little about so I will have to research them unless you can write them for me and have a chance of winning the £40 on offer on the fishing-blog competition.

This feature will add a great new dimension to this fishing blog and I hope it will help some of its 100 200 300 daily users.

I also plan on adding more video venue guides like this one at Loe Bar in Cornwall

The future

The focus of the blog is also turning more and more towards Sea angling and its many facets, so I feel that some of the coarse fishing and carp fishing articles will take a back seat for a while.

Kayak fishing is taking off in the UK and our users of the site seem to indulge many hours in the kayak fishing section here on the Fishing blog, so there will be a focus on bringing more information forward regarding this method of sea angling.

I have written here about the reasons for trying Kayak fishing

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I have invested in a Vision Koma for my salt water fly fishing.

It has a great drag, really accurate and the control knob is of a good size so easily adjusted with cold hands!!

For a value for money large arbor reel you cannot beat this in my opinion as it comes with a free spare spool. Due to its diameter it should relive line coil allowing longer more accurate casting.

Having spoken to the supplier they state if its well rinsed it should not be a problem to use this for saltwater applications.

Here is what they say about the reel

A True Large Arbour featuring a powerful drag system with unparalleled smoothness in a beautiful lightweight Aluminium structure.
A blazing retrieve rate and generous line capacity ensure you have the upper hand in any situation. Anodised to a lustrous Titanium finish, this reel not only looks the part but also will out perform any other reel in its category. Di-cast and Machined technology. Lightweight, full Aluminium construction. Micro-adjustable progressive drag. Silent retrieve. Quick change spool runs on sealed bearings.
Easy left/ right hand conversion. Soft PU handle.

Have a look here Sportfish – Online Fly Fishing Superstore and type in the search box Vision Koma

It has been awhile since I last went fly fishing for Trout but I was really looking forward to the session.

I arrived and rigged my old 10 ft Normark silver medallion. I used a 7 wt line shooting head with a leader of Berkley VANISH fluorocarbon. I decide to start with a damsel on a 10 hook to see what was happening.

My casting was a bit rusty, but after 20 mins I got back into the swing of things getting nice casts along the sides of the pool amongst the edge of the reeds, against a breeze. I started with a medium speed retrieve making the nymph look alive and alert hoping to catch a fish off guard, inducing a take. However, while I was fishing I considered the water temperature and decide to slow the retrieve speed down gaining both depth for the nymph and perhaps a more natural effect. I spent the next 30 mins using the figure of 8 method, where you wrap the line around your fingers, starting from the index finger, twisting the handover catching the line on the little finger, slowly drawing the line towards you. This gained results.

I managed 6 fish in total, missing two strong bites. When I am fishing using slow retrieve methods I watch the line where it first touches the water, from the rod tip, this is the best bite indicator. You can see the line move when a fish takes the fly. Sometimes it slackens, moves in a strange direction or most normally you see a slight pull.

The Trout were all nice sized 2 – 2.5lb Rainbow Trout in great condition and they made good eating!

The top pond is stocked now with fish of about 3 lbs. There are Blue, Rainbow and Brown trout as well as a few tigers. The stock pond is holding some really nice fish. Lots ready to go in at about the 3 to 5lb mark. They are healthy and have good clean fins, ready for the fight.

The lower pond is where the real whoppers hide out. I understand it stocked with fish in the double figures. It’s a great Dry fly and Nymph water.

Both ponds are gin clear and you can see fish moving which are looking strong and fit.

The recent rain has not effected the water too much and I was informed that small nymph are fishing well now the water has settled. Over the past few weeks strong reds and Oranges have been seeing the best result.

Located in the grounds is a high class tackle shop. I spent ages looking at some quality tackle bags and Fly rods. All the names are there including Hardy, Orvis, Greys and some great tackle bags from an American company called Fishpond. Fishpond have built real functionality in to their products and if you haven’t seen the product line they offer you should have a look.

Here is a link to Meadow Tree Trout Fishery

Please contact them as they have an online tackle shop, even better pop in and look at the range they offer.

 

Hand fishing is an ancient method of catching fish using hands, without any gadgets. This practice is illegal in Kansas of the United States. Conventional Spear fishing is limited to shallow waters. Speargun and tridents are used to improve the efficiency. Fishing nets made of artificial polyamides, nylon, wool and silk are used to trap the fishes. In Trawling, fishing net is dragged through the water behind the boat. Once the fish gets hooked in the gillnet, at its gill covers, the mobility of the fish is completely stalled. Hooks and bait are used to trap the fish in Fish lining. The commercial method is used to hang many baits from a single line. Kite fishing originally from China is used to explore and navigate in shallow water bodies and reef rich area which otherwise is impossible. These areas are abundant in fish. Ice fishing, practiced by hunter-gatherers is an interesting technique where in lines and hooks are introduced through a small vent or opening in the frozen water body.

Cormorant fishing is the traditional method of fishing followed in China and Japan. In this mode, a metal ring fixed around the bird’s neck stops the fish being swallowed by it. Sometimes poisonous such as cyanide and toxic substances are employed to suffocate the fish and paralyze them. This is illegal. Dynamite or blast fishing is also an illegal method of fishing which affects the coral reef and destabilizes marine environment. The fish can be collected either from the bottom or scooped from the water surface.

 

Recreational fishing that is used for competition or entertainment follows conventional rules, licensing limitations and laws that specify the ways in which fish could be caught. Usually in recreational fishing, baits are attached to rods or lines to catch the fish. On the other hand commercial fishing is aimed at supplying fish across different continents. The species fished include tuna, cod, shrimp, clams, squid, crab and salmon. Laws governing commercial fishing markedly differ from that of recreational or sport fishing.

Fishing should never be carried out in unauthorized waterways. Life jackets should be worn while fishing in a boat. It is advisable to carry safety devices, maps and torch while fishing. Care has to be taken while baiting and detaching the hooks. It should be noted that carbon monoxide is not built up around the houseboat. Speed limits have to be maintained and enjoy fishing without disturbing aquatic fauna and flora.

My story of catching this lovely trout probably started a few nights before. Probably when I realised that I had run out of olive klinks or even tiny cdc patterns. I then spend a couple of hours tying up a few patterns that I think I will need.
I get to the river and spot him rising, I then think about the best way to actually target him, knowing that if I get to close or come into his “window” I will spook him and the chance is lost…….

Have a look here fishing on the kelvin

Initially fishing rods were made of light and tough materials like Calcutta reed and also ash wood. This is now replaced by sophisticated fiberglass and graphite composites. Cork, wood or wrapped cane is used for making handles and grips of the rod. The butts are made of maple with bored bottom.

Today’s fishing rods made of cork, steel and titanium grip are classified based on their weight and action. The different types of fishing rods available in general are Carbon Fibre Pole, Bait Casting, Spin Casting Rods, Spinning Rods, Ultra-light Rods, Ice Fishing Rods and Surf Rods.

Fly-fishing lines are made of woven synthetic strands coated with several thin layers of plastic; three different types of lines are formed. The various types of lines are the ones that float, that sink gradually and the lines that sink immediately. The type of line is chosen based on the nature of casting. A double-taper fly line is noted by its smaller diameter at its first and last 8 m and a larger diameter all through the rest of line. Contrary to this Weight-forward tapers are designed in such a way that, they have a larger diameter in the front portion than rest of the line. Sometimes fly lines are heavy and cumbersome to cast. To ease this problem fly-fishers fix a small sized monofilament line at the end of the fly line. This is called leader and is much lighter than the fly line. This facilitates the angling without causing any disturbances or turbulence on the surface of water. This invisible attachment draws attraction of the fish. The leader makes the lure more natural and protects them from being damaged.

Braided Lines

Braided lines derive their name from the way they are braided with fibres into strands of lines. The usual material used is Spectra or Micro-Dyneema. They are so strong that fish can not easily tear it apart. It also resists abrasion to greater extent. Most of the anglers do not prefer braided lines for fresh water fishing. This is because braids are more blatant in clear water. In an attempt to attract the fish using the bait, the fish should not be harmed. While using a braided fishing line care has to be taken to ensure that it can handle the rod well. Sometimes the braid cuts into the cheap guides. The braids have a small diameter. These weightless fishing lines are the best option for topwater baits. Braids are too tough and can be cut only using scissors.

Monofilament Line

Monofilament is preferred over other fishing lines as they are user friendly and can be designed to adapt to the changing fishing conditions. Polymers in definite proportion are heated till they turn into a fluid of desired consistency. This hot fluid is then extruded through very small holes to form strands of line. The diameter of the line is determined by the size of extrusion hole. This is then cooled quickly. The ingredient that goes into the making of Monofilament fishing line determines the features of line such as limpness, strength, toughness and casting. Stiffer lines hold the shape of the spool.  They are cheaper to use. However the costlier versions are more durable and have consistent strength, color and diameter. This has amazing potential to stretch. The wider range of stretch becomes more flexible when big fishes get hooked and at same time it’s difficult to hook. The degree to which the fishing line can be stretched depends on the amount of additives that goes into the making.

The use of all types of equipment has added something that no other feature could possibly accomplish. Thousands of youngsters are enthusiastic to learn how to cast a fly or plug bait.

These youngsters have an interest in fish and fishing and they desire to fish in a lawful and recreational manner.

Boiled down, fish and fishing may be considered one of man’s essential resources.  It is hoped that further realization of it as a hobby will develop the necessary knowledge of the true recreational value of the sport, the fish, and the general conservation of all natural resources as well as the value of good sportsmanship and developing good citizens.

What most people do not know is that fishing has become one of the most popular sports in Europe, and anglers are growing everyday

As an interest it is rapidly growing and that is why the estimated number of anglers who purchase a rod license each year is more than twelve million.

Moreover, surveys show that for every pound spent for a license, there are sixteen pounds spent for equipment, such as tackle, food, clothing, and transportation. There is more money spent on equipment than on any other hobby in existence.

The site has only been running for a few months and already we are soring with traffic. The past 2 days has seen over 100 uniques a day.

I will do everything I can to make this the best blog going on fishing over 2007 and with your help it will be, easily.

Here’s to a top 2007 for Bass fishing, Carp fishing, fly fishing, beach casting or whatever you practice.

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I look forward to next year with great anticipation. GOOGLE has indexed the site well and we are in the top results for many fishing related terms. My Fishing guide is coming along well. A few teething problems have been ironed out and I will be heavily promoting it in the next few months.

I Hope all you followers of Beach casting, Fly fishing, Course fishing, Boat fishing and all other disciplines got what you needed/wanted for Christmas to help you better your chosen sport in the following months.

Good luck to you all,

Tight Lines