Top Five Braided Fishing Lines

Braided fishing lines are popular with fishermen because they are thinner and more durable than traditional mono lines. They are used in many specialty situations where a stronger, more visible or even less visible line option is needed. They are commonly used on both baitcasting and spinning reels. Below are five of the top braided fishing lines that are available on the market today.

Power Pro Microfilament Line - Power Pro is widely considered to be the most popular brand of braided line available. They have several different options in terms of line material, thickness and strength. This brand of line is specifically designed to not have many of the common problems that some braided lines come with. They are tangle resistant, gentle on line guides and reels and can be used for both spinning and baitcasting applications. Power Pro line does not stretch. This makes it perfect for situations where fishermen need to feel even the slightest pull. There are many different test and length options available.

SpiderWire Stealth - This line is made with microfibers that have been treated with Teflon. It is meant to be a quiet line for casting and retrieving. Many fishermen marvel at the strength of SpiderWire line and routinely report catching fish over its test limit quite easily. It a popular line for use in many salt water fishing situations.

Berkley FireLine - This line made for a spinning reel or baitcasting reel is known for its smooth braid. This smoothness allows it to glide swiftly through the water while minimizing the reel damage that some braided lines can cause. The ease with which Berkley FireLine can be seen in the water is one reason why fishermen have grown to like it so much. It is great for fishing situations where the line may be difficult to see. These situations could include areas where waters have become muddy or grown over by thick vegetation.

Stren Sonic Braid - Sonic Braid line typically comes in a blue and clear coloring and has a fluorescent appearance in the water. It is easy to knot but still retains the very tight and non-stretchy feel that users of braided line desire so much. Sonic Braid is a line that many fisherman claim casts very far without much effort.

Sufix 832 - This braided line is known for its very small line width and ability to float through the water while staying undetected by fish. It comes in a green color that blends easily with most waters. It is a very tightly braided line and has 32 braids per inch. These weaves are done with eight different fiber types. Line of this strength and thinness are perfect for situations where fishermen want to keep their lines from getting tangled in vegetation growing in the water.

These are five of the most well known and highly used types of braided lines on the market. Each of these are thin, durable options for any spinning reel or baitcasting reel fishing scenario. It is important for fishermen to explore a few different options when it comes to fishing lines. Some may be better than others for the exact type of fishing they do most often.

Terry Newton has a website of fishing reels of many brands and types such as the baitcasting reel. We maintain a blog and website where you can get answers to the rest of your questions and even ask questions to be discussed. Come and shop.

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Lake Ontario Salmon Fishing (July 2011)

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Types

There are 3 types of salmon found in Lake Ontario, all members of the Pacific family of salmon. There are the Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and pink salmon. A typical-sized Chinook salmon weighs around 10 pounds but the largest specimens of this species may weigh up to 40 pounds. The Chinook name was taken from the Chinook Indian tribe. Other names for this species King, Spring Salmon, and Tyee.

They are iridescent green to blue-green on top with silvery sides and turning white on the belly. Black spotting is present on the top side and on the fins. The Coho salmon has a silvery pink body and are typically 6-12 pounds and rarely exceeds 30 pounds. The pink salmon has a pink upper half body and green lower half with black spots. They are around 3-5 pounds up to 10 pounds.

Lifecycle

Salmon lay their eggs in riverbeds and streams in the fall. The eggs stay in their nests all winter and then hatch in the spring. Newly-hatched salmon spend a few months in streams before "smolting" to become silvery in color and become juveniles or young adults and migrate to the Great Lakes. They can spend up to 4 years in the Lakes before returning to its tributary river to spawn in the falltime. After spawning, they swim upstream and die.

Around Lake Ontario in the springtime, there is a feeding frenzy caused by schools of baitfish in the area caused by warmer waters. Lake Ontario in the Niagara region warms up first caused by warm water from canals from Lake Erie dumping into Lake Ontario.

After the Niagara region warms up, the warm waters will then spread throughout Lake Ontario. Salmon of all stages in their lifecycle can be found swimming near the shores and enjoying the baitfish. Salmon fishing during this season along all ports of Lake Ontario is great and plentiful. Lake Ontario has no doubt a world-class fishery for salmon. 40 pound salmon can be found throughout Lake Ontario.

Techniques

Trolling is an excellent technique for fishing salmon in Lake Ontario. Trolling means to angle by drawing a baited line through the water from behind a slowly moving boat. Downriggers and fish finders are excellent accessories when trolling. Downriggers are devices that maintains your line and bait at a certain level underwater. Salmon tend to hang out in a 54 degree temperature layer where the baitfish are. Mark fish on your fish finder and set downriggers at different depths around 20 feet of where you are marking the majority of fish.

Another way to fish for salmon is in the rivers when they are running up to spawn. Salmon are often taken using spoons, crankbaits or spinners. Spoons are large shimmery flat pieces of metal representing fish in distress. Crankbait are wooden or plastic lures with a lip resembling preyfish. Spinners are elongated lures with a hook on one end and with feathers or fur to disguise the hook.

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noodling is extreme fishing ,crazy but fun, monster flathead catfish

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Dont go in deep water when noodling catfish , dont go alone,dont go into water with a strong current and dont go the water if you live in a state with alligators or crocadiles poisoness snakes, be aware of snapping turtles,muscrats,beavers,leaches,never tie yourself too a fish because many have died from tieing there self too the fish and and beware of loose rocks,watch out for caving holes in the side of banks,it is best too go with someone expirenced. GOOD LUCK. noodling is extreme fishing ,crazy but fun Fearless don't need a fishing pole, Grabbling is wrestle catfish. out of a hole. where monster flathead catfish. lurk during breeding, Hogging Giant Catfish!

Beach Shark Fishing

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This is great footage that I got from the moment the shark grabbed the bait til me landing it.

Fly-Fishing at Turneffe Flats - Belize

Image via WikipediaFishing on the Fly - Around the Lighthouse Reef Atoll!


Belize is naturally bestowed with a marine ecosystem that is conducive to the propagation and diversification of an astounding variety of marine flora and fauna. The Belize Barrier Reef acts as a natural shelter and source of food for a wide variety of fish - which in turn attract large exotic fish as well as large predatory fish, thus completing the eco-cycle. The ecological blend of freshwater rivers, sub-tropical climate, sandy beaches, inter-coastal waterways, sea grass beds, salty marshes and estuaries and not to forget the mangrove forest makes Belize one of hottest fishing destinations of the world.

Fly Fishing on the go...

Its often said that Fly Fishing follows saltwater streams - and this makes Belize, with its array of saltwater flats a haven for fly fishing. So, if you are hooked on tarpon, bonefish or a permit - then Belize is buzzing with Fly fishing spots for you. A tarpon in Belize's saltwater flats can weigh up to 90 lbs - so they are by no means in fly weight category. But, hold your breath, since these tarpons can reach to an amazing 200 lbs - lovingly called "Saltwater torpedoes". And if you haven't caught permit yet, then the first thing that you need to learn is 'to have tons of patience". Permits have a very discerning sense of smell aided by brilliant eyesight - making it a very prized game fish in the Belize waters.

Deep Sea Fishing...Beyond Lighthouse Reef Atoll!

At some point in time, every angler worth their salt tries to move outwards for a deep sea catch. Deep sea fishing not only needs a lot of patience and agility but also brute strength. Most of the deep sea fish will test your muscle power and will look you in the eye before deciding to come on board.

While in Belize, you can hope for quite an interesting mix of species - Dolphin, also known as Dorado or Mahi Mahi; Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish and Marlin. Dolphin is one of the best looking species in sea and their jumping antics are well known to seasoned fishers. They can weigh up to 50 lbs and the gaming season for Dolphins is between June and July.

Many visitors ask the question - "Why are fishing boats so brightly colored?" Those who live off the sea would swear that most sea fish are attracted to bright colors. So whether you are fishing for a Sailfish in spring, Wahoo in winter or King Mackerel during summer, a dazzling boat color is likely to increase your bounty.

Fishing on the Reef & Outer Wall

Where can you find Barracudas, Jacks, Groupers and Snappers just off the reef? Maybe, in a couple of places in Australia and Mauritius and that's it. But, the Barrier Reef of Belize is one well kept secret worth discovering - You only need a line, hooks and live bait and wait for the schools of fish coming to gorge themselves on crabs and sardines that pack the reef.

While the In-reef fishing might fetch you a 'mutton snapper' and 12 other species of smaller snapper weighing up to 5 lbs, the real action is on the outer reef. Here, the prize catch will be a King Mackerel and true to its name it will test your fishing skills - It won't go down without a good fight.

Fishing - In the right places...

Belize is a fishing paradise and areas around Lighthouse Reef Atoll and the Barrier reef are the treasure trove for all type of fishing, but a seasoned Belizean fisher will guide you to a few of his favorite joints..

Coral Atolls

If you are addicted to saltwater fly-fishing, the flats around the Coral Atolls such as the Lighthouse Reef Atoll are your best option - Bonefish and Tarpons will be an easy catch.

Belize City

Nothing tops the river fishing in an around Belize city - with Belize and Sibun rivers offering a bounty of game fish like Snook and Cubera. Punta Gorda is another great venue for river fishing.

Dangriga

The saltwater flats are also called "Permit Alley" - the best place in Belize to pocket a Permit.

A fishing conclusion!

From big game fishing to spin fishing, fly fishing to trolling - Belize is abuzz with fish action all year round. Are you game for deep sea fishing or even flat water fishing - Belize is the planet's best known fishing secret. Deep sea fishing around Lighthouse Reef Atoll offers exclusive species like Sailfish, Bonito, Pompano and Marlin.

No wonder that the demand for real estate around Belize has skyrocketed - because of what's happening in the waters around Belize.

Dustin Hart is not a quintessential writer - rather he is a back-packer who lives off his ultra-light folding bike. He lives (or tries to live) in the state of Washington - with his dog Toobs. He recently caught up with Larry Schneider of Eco Holdings Limited, an avid angler himself, in relation to the eco-friendly tourism & real estate in Belize.

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Fishing With GPS

Image via WikipediaIn this day and age, you would be hard pressed to find a fishing boat without some sort of fish finding device. GPS devices have become the latest in technology and water safety when it comes to fishing. They are used as a means of navigation and a way to mark your spot so that you can find it again in the future.

A GPS is a Global Positioning System that is made primarily for navigational purposes. They work off a network of satellites that are placed into orbit by the United States Government. The best part about a GPS system is that because they operate off satellite, they can be used in any weather conditions at any hour of the day.

The satellites will circle the earth twice during the day and transmit signal information to Earth. The signals can then be used to calculate the user’s exact location by implementing triangulation and pinpointing exact spots. Triangulation means that the GPS receiver must be locked into three spots before a calculation of longitude and latitude can be displayed. After the satellites have mapped the location, the GPS can narrow in on other satellites for useful information such as speed, track, trip distance, destination distance and sunrise or sunset times.

The accuracy of the GPS system is very acute because of the multi-channel designs that are available. A GPS will lock onto a satellite and maintain that lock through one of their channels. A GPS fish finder is accurate up to fifteen meters while the newer models increase in accuracy up to three meters.

There are many benefits to investing in a GPS and people are using GPS more regularly and relying on them more than the more traditional ways of navigation such as maps and charts. If you have plot points that you have saved on a GPS, you may be able to save time and frustration on the open seas by going directly to the location that had the fish the last time you went out.  Another advantage to the GPS is that it can detect hot fishing spots that may not be detected by older maps or charts. In addition, if you find a perfect fishing spot, you can share it with a friend when you go fishing on another boat.

GPS systems are also a great safety tool when you are out on the water. Many times, especially if there are many people socializing on a boat, it can be easy to lose concentration. People will easily be turned around or lost and a GPS is an easy tool to use to find your way back home. You can also use a GPS system if there is unexpected bad weather such as fog or heavy rain. GPS systems are also equipped with mapping software that makes it easier to find a dock. The GPS is so accurate that it is able to communicate exact positions to the Coast Guard or rescue crew if an emergency arises.

                               
You can purchase a handheld GPS online or at your local marine or boating store. Ask a salesperson to help explain the different features and costs for the varying models. If you decide to purchase your boat from a dealer, you will need a built-in GPS. Your local boat supplier will be able to give you a reference to someone who can properly install your electronics.
You should never rely on just one navigation tool when you are fishing. A GPS seems to cover all of the bases, but it is still a computerized tool. You should always be proactive about your safety and always have marine maps and charts onboard at all times. You should also have a handheld radio handy in case of emergencies.

Fishing Belize for Tarpon, Snook, and Jacks

Big Bass Fishing in South Africa

South Africa Boasts Some of the Best Fishing in the World

Fishing in South Africa is not just popular along the coastlines of the country. There are rivers, streams and dams across the length and breadth of the land that trout and bass anglers swear by. Dullstroom and the Drakensberg spring to mind, and once you've been to places like Lakenvlei north of Belfast in Mpumalanga, Big Creek in the Magaliesberg and Misty Mountain near the Tsitsikama Forest they'll be indelibly etched into your memory. Such incredible beauty!
Of course, salt water fishing can be spectacular too. Flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and Indian Ocean to the south and east, South Africa has nearly 3000km of coastline and nearly every coastal spot offers rock and surf fishing opportunities. Richards Bay, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London are among the ports recommended for off-shore and deep-sea fishing charters, and if there is one place in the country that has earned a reputation as one of the best game fishing sites in the world it must surely be the waters off Cape Town and Cape Point - Hout Bay and Simon's Town in False Bay being two harbour towns on either side of the peninsula that visitors can't seem to have enough of.
There is no shortage of B&Bs, guesthouses, hotels and properties to rent wherever you plan to go fishing, whether on the coast or inland. The people who know the waters best in the various vicinities are also best placed to suggest where to stay in their areas and, to make contact with anglers in almost any given town, you could begin your search at http://www.tightlines.co.za where the details of hundreds of fishing clubs are listed.
An organisation that many a fisherman has found to be useful is the South African Deep Sea Angling Association at Tel +27 (0)35 550-5018. Fly-fisherman on the other hand might like to chat to the guys at Fly Talk, Tel +27 (0)82 376-3529.
Flyfishing Magazine and Ski-Boat Magazine are two of Africa's leading fishing periodicals. Getaway Magazine is also worth looking at if you want advice on where to go and where to stay when it comes to local fishing destinations of note. That said, most of the best reads about how and where to fish as well as accounts of fishing adventures told by master story-tellers are between the covers of some of the wonderful books that have spun out of people's passion for their subject.
Paul Curtis's Fishing the Margins provides a history and bibliography of fly- fishing in South Africa, and one of the most prolific authors on the topic is Tom Sutcliffe, teaching with his manuals and entertaining with Shadows on the Stream Bed in which he enthralls with tales about some of the places he's been to and the people he's met. For more great fishing stories there's also The Rapture of the River by Sydney Hey, a great South African classic and a must in the library of every angler for whom fishing is more than just about reeling it in.

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