Long Beach Marina Sport Fishing

There are several items that you will need to carry with you when you decide to head out ice fishing. Each of these items will fulfill a specific purpose, and the fact is that you never know when you might need something. So it is certainly better to be safe than sorry when it comes to such matters. Different times of the year, different locations for ice fishing and different types of fish to be caught also determine the nature of the equipment and gear that will be required, and this is one of the basic ice fishing tips that you will certainly learn over time. For beginners though, this ice fishing gear list will prove extremely useful.

Fishing Tools
Before you pack anything else in your bags, you need to ensure that you have all the right fishing tools at your disposal. After all, you are heading out to fish and catching them is your ultimate goal, so you should bring all the necessary equipment to achieve this. This will include fishing rods, fishing reels, ice augers and chisels for drilling a hole in the ground for you to fish through, the proper bait for the kind of fish that you are going to be catching, and a backup for all these items as well. An ice fishing tackle is the full set of items that you will need, and you can purchase this from a fishing store or a sports goods store.

Clothing and Shelter
Ice fishing is carried out in pretty cold conditions, so it is very important for you to stay warm and protected. In some unfortunate cases, you may even find yourself falling through thin ice, so you need to be prepared for this. Carry plenty of warm clothing, an extra set of warm gloves, an extra pair of ice cleats, perhaps a portable propane heater, an inflatable tent (or ice fishing shelter), something to sit on while you are fishing and also a means of reliable transportation to get to the ice fishing spot and back. Most importantly, if you are a fan of ice fishing by yourself, always inform someone about your whereabouts. That way, if something tragic occurs, at least people will know where you are.

Safety Tools
Along with the clothing and shelter equipment that you use, you will also need some other tools for safety. These tools are always necessary when you head out into nature and it is important to have easy access to them. This includes a working cell phone to call for help, a GPS enabled compass, a knife, some rope, perhaps a pair of nail clippers for cutting smaller wires, a flashlight, some extra food and some blankets and towels to keep you warm and dry. Enough supplies of drinking water are also necessary, because you never know what can happen.

Do not buy too many fishes at a time as the the filter won’t be able to work properly with a sudden increase of waste levels. The best season to stock a pond is autumn. During winter, when the surface of the pond freezes, keep the fish in an indoor aquarium. You can choose any or all of the following pond fish types for your garden pond.

Goldfish: Goldfish is the most popular fish, and the first choice of every pond owner. Firstly, goldfish grow up to 20-30 inches, which is not very big nor small. They have a life span of 5-10 years, which is quite long. There are also loads of goldfish types to choose from. Comet, Fantails, Orandas, Bubble-head are some of the popular ones. Each of these have a special feature, like for example, comets have a long elongated tail, which is why they are named so. As the name suggests, fantails have split fin tail. The bubble-head on the other hand, have bulging eyes which look exactly like bubbles! There are many fancy species of goldfish, however they cannot survive the winter.

Koi Fish: This Japanese ornamental variety of fish is ideal for large garden ponds. They grow up to 30 inches, obviously need more space. Compared to other fishes, koi are a little aggressive and tend to dig out plants. However, the beautiful colors and symmetrical bodies of the koi fish overcome all these flaws! Koi female fish are prettier than the males, as the males get thinner as they grow. You do not have to worry about bringing new koi fish every couple of years, as these fish have a life span of 35 years! Read more on koi ponds.

Orfe: Most of the fish like to be underwater, hidden from everyone’s’ view. However, orfes are an exception to it. They like to spend most of their time on the surface of the water, which makes them easily visible. They grow up to 30 cm long and live up to 30 years, if taken good care of. These pond fishes love company, so it is better to bring 4-6 orfes at a time. These fishes need well oxygenated water, which is why they do not survive easily in small ponds. Read the rest of this entry »

There are various techniques of fishing that can be used for catching the salmon, but fly fishing is the best of them all, when you are indulging into a solitary fishing. A fact of matter is that the salmons do not ‘fall’ for any bait while moving from saltwater to the fresh water, but, there are stories telling fishermen having found huge salmons using shrimps and worms as baits.

It is important that the fish takes the line, at that time, tighten your grip into the fish. Any unnatural movement can cost you that heavy piece of meat! Always play downstream with the salmon so that they won’t ‘feel at home’ and would have to take efforts to stay against the force of water. This will tire the fish, easing your job as a catcher.

It is important to have deep knowledge about the fishing gears. For an instance, use a 16lbs (which is about 9 feet long) breaking strain leader for larger fish. Also, never forget to use a sink-tip fly line, while a fast sinking braided leader on the floating line is very handy in some situations. Light and single hook flies are always welcome and handy.

The modern day flies, that are easily available in the fishing stores, are actually very useful than the imitating one’s. To retain the contact with the water, always mend the line occasionally. You can do this by flipping the line, this will turn the downstream belly of fly in upward direction. Flipping the line would also strengthen the connection between the angler and the fly.

Salmon Fishing Tips and Techniques
There are a few things that an amateur fisherman needs to consider before he goes to catch the salmon. First things first, make sure you are not fishing in the dark! What I mean to say, is make sure fishing is not restricted where you are standing, otherwise, you will have to leave the fish right into the water and get home with no reward!

Time
Even though you are well aware of the salmon fishing techniques, if you go there during start of the fishing season, all that you would get is the sunk lines and tube flies! As a matter of fact, one can bait salmon at any given hour of the day or night but dawn and dusk are the most favorite times of the experienced fishers, for assured rewards. Early night and early morning is the time when one has the maximum chances of catching some fresh salmons!

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Let’s see how the Rainbow and Lake trout behave during the four seasons of the year.

The Lake Trout

During Spring Time Lake trout remains in shallow waters and reefs waiting for the water temperatures to rise. If you go for fishing this time of the year, focus in depths less than 20 feet. Choose either dawn or dusk to start fishing because Lake trout usually becomes more active during these times.

During summer the sweet water is pretty warm and trout prefers more cool environment. That’s why they move into deeper waters. Look for them in depths greater than 30 feet. It is not until September, when the summer is gone, that Lake trout returns to shallow waters.

During winter time the Lake trout is really active. You can start fishing for trout in depths between 10 and 40 feet. Start from the shallow waters and keep moving until you start catching fish.

The Rainbow Trout

It’s spring time. Rainbow trout usually stays in shallow waters. I recommend using a night crawler. Inflate the night crawler and cast it out from the shore.

During summer rainbow trout becomes really active. Especially during June or July. They usually feed with mosquitos or other insects. Choose late evening hours for best results.

Here comes late September and October. Many claim that this is not a time to go fishing but you can still catch rainbow trout. Use a night crawler and cast or troll with small lures along shorelines.

At winter rainbow trout usually stays right beneath the ice. It’s a good idea to use light lines if you’re aiming for rainbow trout. Start just below the ice and move deeper until you catch some fish.

Rainbow trout is really easy to catch. That’s why it is the best bet for inexperienced starters. Choose a hot month to go fishing. Pick June to increase your chances. Read the rest of this entry »