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The Future of Billfishing

If you love something, set it free. It's not the exact or full quote and I'm pretty sure that the author wasn't talking about a fish. Nevertheless, the sentiment seems to best express my feelings about billfish and their importance in the grand scheme of things. I ran across another quote that speaks volumes, and it goes like this - "A release today, is a fish tomorrow!" Yep, this guy is speaking my language. I wonder how many others feel the same way? To my surprise, a whole lot more than I anticipated and they're doing a whole lot more than just talking about it.

The World Championship Billfish Release Tournament makes its debut in beautiful and billfish-bountiful Cabo San Lucas in May. Sure, there are plenty of other tournaments held here at the tip of the Baja peninsula, but this one takes conservation-minded protocols to a new and higher level. First, the mandatory use of circle hooks with either live or dead bait. Second, single hooks only, whether J or circle, on all artificial baits. Third, a tagging program which will assist The Billfish Foundation and others in the continuing research of billfish species and successful conservation methods. There is a long list of worthy endeavors undertaken by the tournament and those associated with it including direct benefits to the local community. Most important being support of the Nino's del Capitan, an orphanage dedicated to making a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in Los Cabos.

Add a one-of-a-kind Billfish Tag Challenge to the mix and you have the makings of a socially and ecologically conscious tournament with a twist. The organizers have added a single tagged marlin - to be tagged and released three days prior to the start of fishing - that if caught will bring the lucky team or angler a $1,000,000.00 (USD) payout. Mexico has never seen anything like this in a fishing tournament, conservation-minded or not, and the thought of landing the "million dollar marlin" is sending a buzz through the ranks of big game sport fishermen around the globe.

The group that put this event together sports some impressive credentials and brings a world of knowledge and experience to the table. The reasons why they chose to become involved follow along the same path, a path that leads to a reversal in the decline of billfish populations. Amongst the committee members is Dr. Russ Nelson, marine scientist and Director of International Conservation Programs for The Billfish Foundation (http://billfish.org.com). When asked why he decided to support the tournament and provide his expertise, Dr. Nelson responded with the following. "Personally I have two motivations here. As a lifelong angler I am absolutely devoted to the joy of pursuing these great animals and hope my daughters and their children have the opportunity to do the same. As a marine scientist I recognize the importance of billfish - sailfish, marlins, swordfish - as the apex predators of the marine pelagic ecosystem - predators whose presence preserves a natural balance of other fish species in the system. Threats to these billfish predators represent real threats to the stability and function of the entire system." Dr. Nelson also added, "I think the time is right for Cabo (the town that marlin built) to move forward with a high profile all-release tournament. Cabo and Baja California Sur have made great progress in billfish and marine fisheries conservation over the last few years and now we want to showcase this conservation ethic to the whole billfishing world."

Wayne Harmond, one of the WCBRT's tournament directors said, "I chose to get involved with this group out of respect for them and as a chance to show others that tournament billfishing can have a conservation message and a social conscience and still be a great, fun experience. Indiscriminant drift net fishing and long lining have severely impacted the oceans creatures (not the least of which are the billfish populations). When you add the still popular tradition of sports harvesting of billfish, its clear that we have to show some personal responsibility if we're to change these practices. Baja, Mexico is a perfect example of a world-class billfishery that is in danger of losing one its greatest natural resources. I want to show that we can be good stewards of the oceans without compromising the pleasure and enjoyment of sport fishing."

Minerva Saenz, owner of Minerva's Baja Tackle in Cabo San Lucas(http://www.minervas.com) - the tournament headquarters in Cabo, was asked what she thought about the WCBRT. "What's there not to love about it, a tournament for fishermen by fishermen! This is a group of organizers who are not in it for the money but for the sport! First class all the way! Big dollars for releasing fish! This tournament is the future of jackpot fishing! It's important to point out that the WCBRT is also going to donate proceeds to local charities as well - the "Ninos del Capitan" and the FCP (Fundacion Para la Conservacion de Los Picudos, A.C.) or Mexican Billfish Foundation. The FCP has worked hard in Los Cabos, alongside other like-minded groups, to develop the first trust in Mexico that sets aside fishing license sales revenues in our state to billfish conservation." Great reasons to think about getting involved yourself, whether as an angler or as a sponsor.

So why did we (CabosBest.com) get involved. I can site hundreds if not thousands of pages of scientific research that supports the position of the WCBRT and The Billfish Foundation. Facts are facts. If we do nothing but stay the present course, these glorious creatures will cease to exist and along with them, the delicate balance of our oceans' ecosystems. If you love something, set if free. A release today is a fish tomorrow. The future of billfishing depends on it and it's up to each of us to support these types of events and further the spread of conservation-minded tournaments worldwide.

For more information about the World Championship Billfish Release Tournament, visit their website at http://www.wcbrt.com or call 800 398-6863.

About the Author

Richard Chudy is the President of CabosBest.com, http://www.cabosbest.com, and a lifelong saltwater angler who has over twenty years of experience fishing locations around the world with a focus on fishing in Cabo San Lucas and Baja California, Mexico.

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Montana Fishing and Camping Guide - Glacier to Yellowstone

Montana Fishing and Camping Guide - Glacier to Yellowstone
Glacier to Yellowstone provides a comprehesive Montana camping and fishing guide stretching between Montana's two great national treasures. The book divides up the area between the two parks in three sections: northwest, western and southwestern. Fifteen maps are provided along with these famous rivers: Beaverhead River, Big Hole River, Bitterrot River, Blackfoot River, Clark Fork River, Flathead River, Gallatin River, Kootenai River, Madison River, Thompson River, Swan River, Yellowstone River and the Yaak River. Fishing in both parks is covered as well as directions and information to over 50 creeks and lesser known rivers. If you like to fish back country lakes, select one of over a 100 offerings from Glacier to Yellowstone.

The book is replete with photographs, and detailed information is provided for fishing specific waters. Icon symbols and mileage marker designations provide quick reference while you are traveling. A section, "Accommodations and Services" is provided for each of the three regions.

How To Catch Black Drum & Fishing 101 For Beginners

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SALTWATER FISHING - THE BIG CATCH

SALTWATER FISHING - THE BIG CATCH
Bluefish are one of the most popular species of sport fish. This program features light tackle bluefish action with great information on how to locate, hook & land blues using casting & spinning tackle & artificial lures. Also features great sailfish hookups and the methods used to take these Atlantic sailfish along with incredible dolphin, yellowfin tuna and wahoo action.

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Sarley: Put these lures in your tackle box (Lake County Journals)

Wed, 28 May 2008 13:57:46 GMT
Last time out, I was all jacked up about some of the new baits that were on the market that I am dying to try. What’s the name of that Shania Twain song? “Dance with the One That Brought You?” Yep, that’s it. How about covering some of that old tried-and-true stuff?

Hunters, anglers to see new regulations

Tue, 27 May 2008 19:24:46 GMT
Minnesota hunters and anglers will see many new regulations take effect this fall and next year.


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The Fishing Game: Physical and Spiritual Delight

Fishing game is considered a mild therapy by many psychologists: a way to get in touch with nature and return to our true selves. Why do most anglers fish? Not because of their sustenance, that is for sure. Fishing has become a game and is done with recreational purposes. It is, so to say, a kind of meditation, a way to get out of the daily routine and feel part of nature.

As in every game, special regulations are set for the fishing game. But most admired is the sportsmanship which exists between devoted anglers. To set a good example for the youngsters is the other reason why fishing game is played fair. In fishing games all players have great respect for living creatures and environmental protection. Fish is looked upon not as catch, but as a partner in the game.

When going on a fishing game, the angler has full appreciation of nature. Fishing game is not an avid search for more and more fish with which to boast before your friends. It is a way to express your positive attitude towards natural world. Fishermen enjoy contemplating the darting fish in the clear water. They regard fish as a manifestation of the divine, and fishing games are just a way to unite with the sparkling Universe and to share the joy with your companions.

Fishing games are different from other games, because you have to be truly devoted to fishing to get uplifted by the activity itself.
There are several types of fishing games, one of them is the so called "offshore game fishing". It is the catching of fish while boating in the open sea. Usually big fish are caught that way- marlins or tunas. Being in the wild and roaring sea causes special mood in most players. Here the connection with nature is even stronger and many people consider offshore fishing as a serene activity where contemplation is an aim in itself. While fishing offshore, most anglers leave competitive style behind, and do everything in a relaxed state of mind. Offshore games are not sport activities, they serve the mere purpose of giving pleasure. For more information click Fishing

But there are certain regulations that even the most meditative anglers should look upon. First of all, offshore fishing games require you to have a special boat with a certain capacity: it need to be a big one, from 30 up to 50 feet in length. The only thing that must be done is to reel a fish after it had been hooked. But this is terribly difficult, as deep sea fish are enormous, and many things had to be considered before actually catching it. Even if you manage somehow to hook the fish, the real problem is to keep the fishing line maintained on its specific tension.

Because of the hardness of the task that has to be completed, anglers must strictly follow the regulations of the fishing game. While fishing offshore, this can be vital for their successful catch. Sticking to the regulations also sets a good example for the others, and makes from fishing a friendly game, where people respect each other, as well as nature.

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Top 85 Tips on Fly Fishing for Trout

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The Fly Fishing DVD series teaches all aspects of fly-fishing from its very basic to its most advanced levels. It was conceived and designed to bring anglers a greater knowledge of the fish they pursue and the insects and other food sources they survive on. As the introduction says, "Your can get your PHD of fly-fishing right here". Over six years in production, the series of programs were digitally recorded in forty-four states on over 150 rivers, lakes and streams. Eighty-one are included in Trout Unlimited "America's Best 100 Trout Streams".

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Power wilts under expectation - Adelaidenow

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Power wilts under expectation Adelaidenow, Australia - 1 hour ago "It's like when you go fishing off the jetty," said Williams. "One day you think it is just a matter of dangling the hook and the fish all jump on . . . and ...

Idaho Fish and Game sets wolf goal of 518, down from 1,000 (KTVQ Billings)

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Associated Press - May 23, 2008 11:54 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A new wolf hunting season adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission sets a goal of 518 predators - about half current...

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Today's freshwater fish Article
Fishing Tips for the New Angler - Where to Find the Big Bass!

Ready to join the growing number of sportsmen who have set their sights on catching that big bass? Thousands of new anglers are gearing up to hit the lakes, streams and rivers in search of the largemouth bass. This magnificent game fish can be as elusive as that winning lottery ticket.

Bass are part of the sunfish family. Other members of this species include spotted bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed fish. These bass, including the largemouth, are identified as warm water bass or black bass. Because of its "spirited" nature on the line, the largemouth bass is a favorite game fish for the casual weekend angler, as well as, the tournament fisherman.

As a new angler, your greatest challenge will be locating the "hideouts" of the largemouth bass. What makes the bass such a great game fish is that they are hard to predict. They are sensitive to environmental and seasonal changes. As water temperatures or levels change, so will their resting places. Other factors affecting their location might be season, weather conditions, amount of daylight, and food availability.

So, where is the best place to find the big "Kahuna" of bass? Different bodies of water will yield different results. Let's take a look at each:

Ponds

Ponds can yield satisfactory results, but the bass tend to be small to medium in size. Weeds and reeds are the natural habitat of bass. When fishing ponds, look for areas of weed beds near the shore. Bass will tend to congregate near or in these weedy areas, but also like to hide around sunken logs, large rocks, or deep holes.

Lakes

Natural lakes must be divided into two categories - lakes in the Southern states and lakes in the Northern states. The lakes in the north tend to have a wide array of topography - rock bluffs, weed beds, holes, sunken logs, reefs, islands and reeds. Bass aren't as plentiful in these lakes because these waters do not contain the plankton and algae that they like to feed on.

On the other hand, Southern lakes, especially shallow ones, breed some of the largest bass in North America. In these lakes, the bass will congregate in the shallows around the weedy and reedy areas. It's around these areas that you have the greatest probability for a strike, so cast your bait or lure in that direction.

Streams

Streams are often overlooked as a source for good bass fishing. They can be a great place to also find smallmouth bass, which prefer cooler waters over the larger and warmer bodies of water. The same principles apply in streams as in ponds - look for the sunken structures and along the steep banks. Anywhere that the weed beds change into rocky areas is an excellent location to find bass. One note of caution: bass will not congregate in flowing water, so don't waste your time in the middle of the stream in the current flow. Cast your line where the current is blocked, like large rocks of downed trees. This is where the large bass will be hiding out.

For the new angler, practice makes perfect. You don't need to start your fishing career on the big lakes. Try the smaller ponds to get accustomed to your new gear and to start to master your casting and retrieval techniques. Try different baits and see how they feel on the end of your line. Determine whether a spinner, streamer, soft bait or crankbait works best for you.

Trust me - you will catch plenty of bass along the way. They may not all be trophy winners, but you will learn to get a "feel" for a bass on the line. To help you gain a better feel for the fish, try using an ultra light combination rod and reel. Even the one pounders feel like trophy fish, and the experience you gain will be priceless.

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Buck Wilson writes articles for sports publications and online newsletters. He is an avid sportsman and fisherman. For more information visit: www.go-fishing.net www.best-rifle-scopes.us

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For multi-day fishing/hunting adventures, road trips, camping excursions etc, the Ice Storm Soft Cooler provides a functional alternative to the rigid and unforgiving hard-sided cooler. This travel cooler will hold everything you need for that extended trip to the water. Features Abrasion resistant and waterproof molded bottom Multi-layer insulation construction keeps food/beverages cold for several hours Heavy-duty, waterproof/leak-proof PVC interior lining Exterior pocket for storing cutting board etc Oversized, industrial zipper and molded pulls for durability and ease-of-use Laminated, see-thru mesh zippered pocket on top lid Padded shoulder strap and padded air-mesh handle Top web “haul” handles Jacquard web lash loops for boat or vehicle Dimensions 20” x 11” x 13” Colors Sand/Cutthroat Orange Fishpond is the fly-fishing industry's newest and most innovative accessory products company. We're small, but our products are already making more than a few ripples. By rethinking product design from the ground-up, we've created an impressive line up of fly-fishing storage products and accessories that look great, and outperform anything else available on the market. We started with a few simple ideas: design and create a tippet dispenser, develop an innovative cutting tool or clipper, and reshape the fly storage category with the creation of a series of soft-sided cases and chest packs. Our simple ideas turned into very complex design obstacles and challenged some of the best industrial designers in the country, yet we've succeeded with our vision and created a line of revolutionary accessory products that will stand the test of time. Fishpond is all about design and function . We are the first to bring a functional tippet dispenser to the market-one that stores, straightens, cuts and dispenses tippet material directly from most commercially manufactured freshwater tippet spools. Look for our saltwater version in the coming months. Tired of plastic and aluminum fly boxes? We've also created an entirely new product category with our molded nylon and soft-sided fly cases. With ease-of-use in mind, brightly colored jacquard webbing on the spine serves as a hand strap to securely hold the case while on the water. This gives our cases their signature style and unparalleled function. To keep us on the cutting edge, we're redefining the accessory segment with revolutionary products like our patented, ergonomically designed Titanium Clippers with optional integrated retractor that make competitive tools based on the traditional nail clipper obsolete. Our research has told us that fly-fishing enthusiasts want to lighten their load. In response to this trend, fishpond has created two new chest/fanny packs that can complement or replace the traditional fishing vest. Each product has our signature zip-down "fly bench" with a replaceable foam fly page that serves as a convenient fly changing station and work area. At fishpond, we're committed to staying on the leading edge of fly-fishing product design, and we're already hard at work on the next generation of new products to enhance our position as an emerging leader with our dealer-partners and customers. Fishpond is connected to the past and it's timeless traditions, but its focus is on making designs for the fly-fishing enthusiast that will endure the future. We're committed to our dealer-partners and consumers at every level, and want to earn your trust and support by offering quality service, delivery and creativity.


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Fly Fishing In Oxfordshire - A Lifetime Team Building Experience For Corporate People

Oxfordshire is a hub of corporate events that truly encourage the corporate people to spend some time out of their hectic schedule. The corporate event ideas truly create the spark of excitement among people and offer them to test the event management skills, time management factors and event organizing talent of corporate people. The activity ensures them to work as a group so they come to discover one another even better.

Chillisauce is a corporate event organizer who decides for various activities for corporate people so that they can feel relaxed out of their tight and monotonous work schedule. Apart from the fishing activities, Oxfordshire also deals with other spectacular daytime activities and evening-time activities. The daytime activities include dragon boat racing, horse riding, paintball, quad bike treks, clay pigeon shooting, blind fold driving, archery wonders and so on. The nighttime activities include murder mystery evenings; quiz nights, nightclubs, cabaret shows, riverboat party cruises etc.

Fly fishing game in Oxfordshire

Set in a serene background, the country of Oxfordshire welcomes you to enjoy one of its famous activities, fly-fishing. You can forget all tensions of the corporate world and indulge luxuriously in this entertainment to get relaxed in mind and body. While you go for fishing you can simply set sail on the tranquil setting of the crystal clear blue lakes and streams.

As you cruise luxuriously or simply sit on the shore dipping your feet in the transparent waters you can take the help of experienced ghillies. They will teach you the fascinating art of catching fishes and also locate you to the best spots where you can catch a handful of fishes like brown and rainbow trout. As you set sail you are allowed to take photographs of the setting sun against the backdrop of crimson sea or of fishes playing on the waters.

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Trude, Lime


The Lime Trude is a classic fly fishing fly that won't go out of style. The down wing provides fish with a different silhouette than most attractor flies and can work when stoneflies and caddis are about on the trout stream. Fly fishermen from Alaska to Argentina have found Trudes to work when other trout flies seem to be ignored by fish.


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Don’t ever forget how to tie that knot again! This 3 card set fits easily in a shirt pocket or tackle box and also folds out to a 12” ruler. Waterproof plastic cards feature clear illustrations of 10 most popular knots: Improved Clinch, Palomar Knot, Uni Knot, Surgeon”s Knot, Double Uni Knot, Perfection Loop, Dropper Loop, Surgeon's End Loop. Nail Knot and Blood Knot. 4x2 inches Stashed smartly in your glove box, with a quick peek at these little plastic cards, you are confidently cinching down that prized possession with a series of Bowlines and Trucker”s Hitches like a pro! That is the idea behind the knot cards - having them handy when you need them.


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One of our best selling books! A step-by-step “how-to” guide on how you can become an expert flyfisher. Everything you need to know from equipment, casting, fly selection, fishing techniques, reading the water, and much more. Black and White photos and illustrations 7x10 inches 246 pages


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Bass Fishing for fun

Bass fishing in the USA is a great combination of sports, adventure and recreation. Bass fishing ,means pursuing black bass, a type of fish. Bass fishing has caught the fancy of Americans. You will find morning shows on TV about bass fishing. You will find thousands of websites exclusively on bass fishing. Bass fish is not about catching and eating. It is about catching and releasing.

Bass fishing is a great sports which doesn't need the skills possessed by a football athlete or the resilience of an acrobat. You need to be obsessed with the 'catch'. Hours of practicing can elevate you to the level of being called a pro. Bass fishing is about catching various species of bass - large mouth bass, small mouth bass, Kentucky bass, spotted boss, etc.
Experts opine that the beginners should start bass fishing in smaller ponds. They should avoid large lakes for this purpose. Once you have gained enough confidence, then only move to deeper areas in lakes. Bass fish loves to play hide and seek. Their natural habitat is behind rocks or plants or any such structures in the water body. Look for bass in such places. It is not necessary that the fish will be around large structures only. In fact, you have an equal probability of finding fish near a smaller structure.

Bass fish have a great vision - they can easily see in the night as well. Their see and feel organs work simultaneously. Bass fish are also supposed to have taste buds outside their mouths and inside too. This can help them avoid any unwanted situation. These characteristics make bass fishing such an exciting sports activity and a great pastime for people in leisure time.

One needs a set of equipment for bass fishing. This includes a pole, reel, hook and baits. Baits are available in many varieties chiefly, jigs, crank bait, spinner bait and plastic worms. It is recommended to beginners to start with crank baits and then advance themselves through spinner baits to plastic worms. Plastic worms need the most skills and practice. While Crank baits are suitable for beginners, it is the spinner baits which are popular among experienced anglers and seasoned fishermen.

There are many tournaments of bass fishing. Premier among these are American Bass Anglers Fishing Tournament, Superbass tournament, etc. Enthusiasts from all over the country take part in the tournaments. Bass fishing brings so much excitement today that it has become the most valuable freshwater sports industry.

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Mahogany, Spinner, Foam


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Matuka, Dark Spruce


This Dark Spruce Matuka style variation of the classic spruce fly takes a proven pattern and makes it more effective by giving it a minnow-like profile. This dark spruce matuka fly is an effective searching streamer for all types of fish and all types of water.


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Double Midge, Black


The Black Double Midge is a great mating or cluster midge fly pattern. This fly should be fished from the middle to the end of the hatch when fish are seen rising aggressively. Fly fishers on midge rich waters will learn that trout often ignore single adult midge patterns in favor of this fly.


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Alaska Fishing And Lodging - Where To Stay ?

Alaska fishing and lodging is an amazing experience. First, you will enter the environment and be amazed at the beauty that it has to offer. Then, as you breathe, you will find that wonderful, crisp, fresh scent of the air surrounding you. When you walk into your lodge, you will be nothing short of amazed at the beauty, the natural qualities and the wonder that you have encountered. Of course, none of this can hold anything to the fly fishing you'll be doing in these areas.

Alaska is known for its high quality fishing. From the largest salmon in the world, the King Salmon, to the trout, the pike, the herring, sturgeon and many more, you will be in fish heaven to say the least. Here are some tips for when you are looking for your Alaska fishing and lodging travel destinations.

? Check out the Lower Cook Inlet. Here, you will find a wide range of salmon. You'll also find trout located here.

? In Bristol Bay and Cooper River, you will find some of the best salmon located.

? Southeast Alaska is where the salmon go to spawn. The winters are warmer here which makes it the ideal location to fish.

? Looking for trout, pike, burbot, or char? Look towards the arctic regions as well as the Western areas.

Where Will You Stay?

For many, the best kept secret about Alaska are the lodges. You will find a wide range of them available all year round. You can be smart and plan in advance through the web making reservations at your favorite locations. This is wise during the spring and the summer seasons when thousands of anxious anglers come to hunt the King Salmon. But, you will also find a wide range of other options too. For example, many like the remote locations where they can set up camps and really experience what Alaska has to offer. You'll find a wide range of areas to camp as well. Not to worry, if you don't make your reservations in time, just call up and find a location that has a room available to you as there are often plenty left for late coming visitors.

Get On The Tour

One of the largest benefits of all of this tourist attracting salmon is that you can often find some excellent guided tours. Here you will be able to find the most amazing quality fish so it makes sense that you take a tour of the local area to find the very best hot spots to fish. Guides will take you to the most perfect of locations so that you can enjoy the best fishing trip of your life. Some will even teach you the art of fly fishing.

Regardless of where you stay or what you do, you will find it nothing short of amazing to journey to Alaska for some of the most beautiful landscapes, the largest fish (did you know that 50 pound salmon are caught here?) as well as the friendliest people you have ever met. Make your next trip an Alaska fishing and lodging vacation.

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Fishpond Bighorn Kit Bag


Setting the Standard. We’ve once again set the standard for design innovation and quality with the multi-purpose Bighorn Kit bag. With its introduction at the Fly Fishing Retailer show, retailers selected the Bighorn Kit Bag as one of the “Best New Products”. Features Wide-mouth anvil-style opening for easy access Tough, water resistant nylon material with abrasion and water resistant tarpaulin bottom Versatile, fully adjustable and removable padded interior dividers Eight exterior zippered pockets for additional storage Removable, padded shoulder strap Integrated top work-shelf Fully-lined interior for added durability Volume 2,660 cu. in. Dimensions 19” x 14” x 10” Free Shipping! Fishpond is the fly-fishing industry's newest and most innovative accessory products company. We're small, but our products are already making more than a few ripples. By rethinking product design from the ground-up, we've created an impressive line up of fly-fishing storage products and accessories that look great, and outperform anything else available on the market. We started with a few simple ideas: design and create a tippet dispenser, develop an innovative cutting tool or clipper, and reshape the fly storage category with the creation of a series of soft-sided cases and chest packs. Our simple ideas turned into very complex design obstacles and challenged some of the best industrial designers in the country, yet we've succeeded with our vision and created a line of revolutionary accessory products that will stand the test of time. Fishpond is all about design and function . We are the first to bring a functional tippet dispenser to the market-one that stores, straightens, cuts and dispenses tippet material directly from most commercially manufactured freshwater tippet spools. Look for our saltwater version in the coming months. Tired of plastic and aluminum fly boxes? We've also created an entirely new product category with our molded nylon and soft-sided fly cases. With ease-of-use in mind, brightly colored jacquard webbing on the spine serves as a hand strap to securely hold the case while on the water. This gives our cases their signature style and unparalleled function. To keep us on the cutting edge, we're redefining the accessory segment with revolutionary products like our patented, ergonomically designed Titanium Clippers with optional integrated retractor that make competitive tools based on the traditional nail clipper obsolete. Our research has told us that fly-fishing enthusiasts want to lighten their load. In response to this trend, fishpond has created two new chest/fanny packs that can complement or replace the traditional fishing vest. Each product has our signature zip-down "fly bench" with a replaceable foam fly page that serves as a convenient fly changing station and work area. At fishpond, we're committed to staying on the leading edge of fly-fishing product design, and we're already hard at work on the next generation of new products to enhance our position as an emerging leader with our dealer-partners and customers. Fishpond is connected to the past and it's timeless traditions, but its focus is on making designs for the fly-fishing enthusiast that will endure the future. We're committed to our dealer-partners and consumers at every level, and want to earn your trust and support by offering quality service, delivery and creativity.


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G. Loomis Xperience Series Fly Rods


Xperience Fly Rods are a new range of high performance/high value travel fly rods. Utilizing the same high modulus graphite found in the top of the line rods of other brands, the rod tapers have been crafted to cast effortlessly with a lightweight feel, yet with durability to become an heirloom. The lighter sizes, with medium fast taper and stiffness, provide the high line speed needed for accuracy and control. As the demands of casting greater distance with larger weighted flies arise, the #8 and heavier models are designed with fast/stiffer taper to meet whatever challenge swims within range. Finished in a rich mahogany brown color with a new anodized reel seat these rods are suitable for all fresh and saltwater conditions. Xperience Series Series Model Line Weight Power Taper Handle Price FR963-3Xperience Xperience 3 Med Med-Fast 188 $265 FR904-3Xperience Xperience 4 Med Med-Fast 188 $265 FR1084-4Xperience Xperience 4 Med-Stiff Fast 189 $285 FR1025-4Xperience Xperience 5 Med-Stiff Fast 189 $285 FR1085-4Xperience Xperience 5 Med-Stiff Fast 189 $285 FR1086-4Xperience Xperience 6 Med-Stiff Fast 189 $285 FR1088-4Xperience Xperience 8 Stiff Fast 190 $295 FR1089-4Xperience Xperience 9 Stiff Fast 190 $295 FR10810-4Xperience Xperience 10 Stiff Fast 191 $325 FR10812-4Xperience Xperience 12 Stiff Fast 191 $345


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The Irresistible Adams Fly is an older variation of the most famous American dry fly but continues to be among the top multi-purpose dry flies available to the fly fisherman. The clipped deer hair body keeps this irresistible trout fly buoyant and visible. It works as both a mayfly and searching pattern for swift rivers or smaller freestone streams where fly fishing in pocket water is effective.


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Mt. Rainier & South Cascades Fishing Guide is the authoritative trout fishing guide to Mt. Rainier National Park and the surrounding South Cascade Mountains. More than 55 streams and 165 lakes are described with 32 maps and over 55 photographs to help get you ready to fish successfully in the midst of Washington State's most magnificent scenery.

In addition to what anglers need to find and catch trout in Mt. Rainier National Park and the South Cascades, this guide includes necessary information on regulations, fly shops, ranger stations, campgrounds and accomodations.

Fishing the Flats (Salt Water Sportsman Library)

Fishing the Flats (Salt Water Sportsman Library)

There is nothing quite like the thrill of fishing the flats,--from Massachusetts to Key West, along the Pacific Coast, throughout the world wherever the ocean is shallow and the fish of the flats are found.
It is an immensely exciting sport--one of the great fishing "theaters" where the drama is always high. Mark Sosin and Lefty Kreh, two veteran and expert flats fishermen, detail the tackle and boats best suited to "thin" salt water. They help take the mystery out of the tides and show how an understanding of this phenomenon is crucial to successful flats fishing. They teach how to pole the flats and how to spot and find fish. There is particularly full treatment of all the gear and techniques needed for successful fly-fishing, spinning, and plug-casting. And there are separate chapters on each of the major game fish of the flats, including

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Bass Fishing after Dark and in the Rain

When it gets too hot and too crowded on the water consider bass fishing in more agreeable climes and times; specifically, after dark or in a gentle rain. Lakes and streams often come alive when the sun goes down or hides behind the clouds. The fish are livelier and less likely to be spooked by human traffic. In fact, many anglers who visit dark and/or rainy waters as a change of pace, find that these times can produce some of their most productive and enjoyable bass fishing.
Before going any further though remember that safety is always first and foremost so find a buddy to take with you and as with any bass fishing trip let someone know where you are going and when to expect you back. Never, never fish when there is lightening any place in the sky or if you hear thunder. If lightening begins to strike unexpectedly leave the water immediately. Also, make sure all the running lights on your boat are fully functional.

Now where are you going to go? Night fishing and rain fishing spots are mostly the same spots you visit during hot daylight hours; now they're just dark and/or wet. Bright moonlight and shallow water are a good combination for night fishing. Many bass fishermen have lots of success at night off of well lit docks. As for lures, jitterbugs are good and the old faithful worm. Rattles and scents also get a lot of hits.

What are some of the benefits to alternative fishing hours other than the obvious cool waters without a huge infestation of anglers? Well for one thing, the dark and, particularly, the splash of light rain make it more difficult for the fish to figure out it's the prey. Also, rain oxygenates the water, making the whole lake bed more energetic. At night insects and other natural bass prey pop in and out of the water in ways they don't during the heat of the day. Rain storms also have this effect; in fact, rain can make the water come alive with bugs pushed in by the storm. Needless to say all the food in the water gets a heads up from the bass in the area. If you choose the right lure and are patient and quiet, those hungry bass won't be able to tell your worm from the real thing.

Perhaps the biggest and most unforeseen advantage of bass fishing at night or in the rain, however, is the change of perspective. Most anglers would agree they were fishermen for life the first time they felt that bass hit their lines. Still, the unexpected pull of a line in the dark still of night, the splash of rain drops on the water's surface can renew the sense of excitement and wonder that captured many fishers in the first place. So, if you are an angler looking for a different way to land a bass, you might do well to think of the times many others would never venture out for bass fishing.

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The Daylight Leisure Lamp is your ultimate workstation! This essential lamp combines a fantastic light source, with an extremely useful organizing tray that conveniently holds all your materials. This lamps comes complete with two removable accessories. The chart/pattern holder is ideal for keeping your hands free to concentrate on your work and the magnifier is perfect for those that need to get up, close and personal with their projects! Specifications: Lens: Quality acrylic, 5 inch diameter 1.75X magnification (3-diopter) Light Source: 18 watt daylight simulation tube Supplied with: 18w tube and long lead


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The critically acclaimed successor to Hemingway and Robert Ruark repeatedly put himself in harm's way and writes about close scrapes with his trademark wit and dash. He tells what it's like to be in the path of an express train with Horns--the Cape buffalo; describes the heart-stopping sensation of sharing the immediate bush with several sickle-clawed lions that most certainly were prone to argue; and recounts his adventures bow-fishing for exotic species in the piranha-filled rivers of Brazil. Capstick's experiences, painfully gained (and almost lost) with the most dangerous of game, are the yardsticks against which most modern exotic and hunting adventures are gauged. The finely rendered drawings by Dino Paravano do justice to the text.

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