Tuesday 12 June 2007

FLY FISHING

FLY FISHING RODS

fly fishing rod is a tool that is used to catch fish in the sport called angling. Some fishing line is attached to a long, flexible pole or rod. One end of the line has a hook on it for catching the fish. Fishing rods differ in length and in action. They can be found in lengths between 24 inches and 16 feet. The longer rods provide for greater mechanical action while casting.

Fly fishing rods are made to cast a fly and are long, thin and very flexible. The fly is usually tied on with feathers, fur, foam, or some other lightweight material. A fly rod uses the weight of the fly line for casting. A "leader" is often tied onto the fly line on one end, and the fly onto the other end. The size of the rod to be used depends much on what type of fish are desired, the water and wind conditions, and on the weight of the line. The heavier and larger lines can cast larger and heavier flies. Fly rods are available in many different line sizes, from size #0 rods, which are used for catching small freshwater fish such as pan fish and trout, all the way up to size #16 rods, which are used for the larger saltwater fish.

Most fly fishing rods have very little or no handle, sometimes referred to as a butt section. This helps to prevent interference in casting movements. A fly rod with a longer rear handle is called a spey rod. It is sometimes used for fishing in saltwater surfcasting, or for large rivers to catch steelhead or salmon.
Action is the amount of rod flexibility or stiffness in the rod. Slow-action fly fishing rods have the greatest amount of bend and are used to reel in smaller, lightweight fish. These are sometimes difficult for beginner fishers to control, but they also provide the most accuracy for short-range casting. Medium-action fly fishing rods are easier for beginning fishers to control. They have some flexibility, and the rod bends more in the middle and at the tip. These rods can be used for short or long-range casting. Fast-action fly fishing rods bend at the end of the rod and are very stiff. They do not have much give to them at all. These rods are best for long-distance casting, and also for reeling in the bigger fish. Beginners can find these harder to handle because they are not as accurate as a short-action rod.

How To Select A Fishing Kayak

If you enjoy fishing, then your ship has come in! Kayaks are the ultimate angler's dream especially if you are looking for some springtime shallow water excitement. The better fishing is of course in the warmer water...and, to catch the big ones, you must get into the shallows. There is just no better way to fish these waters than by fishing kayaks.Viking Kayaks from Australia are icons in the kayaking world. They offer great stability in all conditions from smooth water to surf. They do not readily tip and are easy to get into and out of even in deep water. In addition to bow and stern handles, they have a grabline around the rim which makes for a ready handhold. Their seating gives a wrap-around feel but does not cover or restrain any part of the body. They are available in a variety of colors in a single or double style.
The Predator is designed for speed as well as stability. Its features include a very large forward hull for stowage, a large rear covered cargo well, and moulded handles located at each end for easy handling. The Predator's unique rudder system is easily controlled from the cockpit and retracts up inside the hull ensuring that the rudder is always in contact with the water, i.e. not popping out like tail-hung models.
The NEW Topaz is built for speed and stability. It's ribbed and flat hull section and the rolled chines, give the Topaz the ability to track fast and straight as well as softly change direction even when riding waves. These characteristics make the Topaz quite suitable for fishing even in strong wave conditions. The Topaz sports the same unique rudder system as the Predator.
The Tempo Fisherman single kayak, and the Tempo Fisherman II double kayak, answer the long awaited call for stable, roomy fishing and expedition kayaks. Both models feature comfortable moulded seats, backrest and large front and rear wells for fish and gear. These kayaks are super stable, and have been designed to be powered by an electric motor.
The NEW ProFish is the ultimate fishing kayak. Its features include large front, center, and rear cargo wells, sounder compartment, and burley bins. The full seat with pockets on the Profish makes long hours of fishing pass comfortably.
The Stingray is a single seater kayak with a see through "glass bottom". The viewing panel is made from tough UV rated clear polycarbonate making it normally unbreakable. The Stingray is great for fishing or for just paddling in interesting waters where there is plenty of marine life.The Nemo2 Plus is a double fishing kayak which can accommodate two adults and one child. With roomy comfortable seating for all passengers, the Nemo 2 Plus features four hatches and two hatch bags. It is made from a poly ethylene material and is therefore extremely durable yet light weight. The Nemo2 Plus kayak is a 'must have' for families who want to have fun.
Heritage Kayaks represent the marriage of modern technology using sophisticated materials with timeless proven traditional design elements. Their kayaks are designed to be user friendly, good looking, and of course, safe under prudent usage. Heritage offers a wide variety of models offering high quality, by design.
Whether you're heading for backcountry shallows, a quiet stream or open water the Redfish Angler can introduce you to your future favorite fishing spots with ease. Its stable platform adds confidence to your cast and makes it easy to reach for your gear. The cockpit is spacious so it can provide room for even larger paddlers. Fisherman designed and tested recessed rod holders are located behind the seat, and the handy stern tankwell keeps track of your bait bucket or crate.Hobie claims rights to the ultimate kayaking experience because according to the company, "their kayak's mother was a sailboat and the father was a surfboard". The entire world has heard of the Hobie Cat. Using their engineering skills plus years of experience in the world of water sports, Hobie offers several models of fishing kayaks.
The lightweight and compact Hobie Sport Fish fits into those tight spaces and easily maneuvers waves on the big water. This means you can find fish where others can't--in small ponds and up narrow channels. Comfortable for all size anglers, the movable seat and adjustable pedals fit everyone from four to six feet tall. You can carry two rods in the molded-in holders plus one in your hands, because the MirageDrive leaves them free for casting and fishing.
The Hobie Out Back kayaks also use the Mirage Drive pedal system to allow free hand fishing. With its 400-pound capacity, three hatches for in-hull storage, handy on-deck utility trays, and four molded-in rod holders, there's room for plenty of tackle. Now you're ready to get to fish that have never seen a lure before.The Hobie Adventure Fish is a truly innovative development for the ocean-going kayak angler, or anyone else who wants to eat up the nautical miles. This boat's long, 16-foot stance and traditional kayak shape give it great sea stability and style. There's no skimping on storage, either, with a massive rear storage well, two round hatches and a big accessible hatch up front, you can take every bit of the gear needed to catch all the fish you want.
Hopefully, this brief synopsis of fishing kayaks provides enough information to encourage deeper investigation into the sport. By no means is this a complete discussion of the boats and the equipment available. The names, Hobie, Heritage, Viking, and the craft names associated with them are all property of their respected trademark owners and companies.

About the Author
Bill Bergfeld uses Leadership Development to improve individual lifestyle. Successful kayaking requires the understanding of leadership basics. Learn more about kayaking from Bill Bergfeld Companies.

Wednesday 16 May 2007

FISHING A PARROT FISH


Mud Crab are the most popular baits to catch the Parrot Fish.

Parrot Fish only can catch or fishing in sunny days and during heavy current flow at high tide. No ones have experience to catch this species during night fishing. But, becarefull of fighting of this species. They are very strong and quickly jerk and hiding within the coral and lastly the amatuer angler will lost expensive fish hooks every time they fight.

Monday 23 April 2007

FISHING TRIP - BATU AIR LELEH

  • Trips depart from Tg. Gosong jetty at 9.00 pm. All fishing equipment has brought and ready for big game action. The "Tekong" and "awak-awak" look busy for regular night departure. Come and join "Pak Chart Team" for the great fishing that Tg. Gosong, Malaysia has to offer. The team has arrived Batu Air Leleh at 10.00 pm via assistance of GPS. Tekong was clearly identify the correct location and awak-awak drop the anchor. Yeehaa!! Your big game fishing field now infront of you.Try your hand at redfish, GT, grouper, cobia, giant barracuda or sharks. Fresh squid bait can be used for bottom fishing or try shining live baits to attrack giant fish this coral reef. Whether your an avid fisherman or a novice, our experienced Malaysian Maritime licensed Captains make it their business to make your charter a memorable one.

Thursday 12 April 2007

FISHING EQUIPMENT

Buying the right equipment doesn't have to be so hard. If you know how to match the basic fishing tools you can cast faster and more accurately and make your fishing time more enjoyable.
Monofilament line
There are two types of monofilament line: There is a flexible line that stretches, and has less memory. The other one is more resistant, has less stretch and has some memory and has the tendency to hold a coil when on the reel for a while, increasing the chance of a backlash.
There is also braided line, which has a smaller diameter and limper.
In addition there are also other options like a co-polymer and fluorocarbons that are resistant, soft without memory and cannot be seen in the water.
Reel
Reels are little works of art nowadays. Most of them have braking systems, magnetic or centrifugal, to slow the spool and prevent backlash from happening. You can also control how fast the line comes off the spool by using the spool tension adjustment. A reel with two, three or more ball bearings is a good reel to start with.
Rod
There are 100% graphite rods, which are in the top range. There are some crank bait rods made of fiberglass or made of a combination of fiberglass and graphite. Fiberglass is good for fishing diving crank baits, as it is very flexible and more forgiving.

You will find bait-casting rods in a few variations. The most important is to look at quality and sensitivity. Most rods have a straight handle, called a trigger stick handle. There are also still some pistol grip rods on the market. The length of your rod is something personal, they used to say that you shouldn't use a rod that is longer that your height. But nowadays it is understood that the longer the rod, the further you can cast and you need less strength to get there.
The graphite rods are light and are balanced at the reel seat. They come in different weights, ranging from light to heavy. You will need a three or more ball bearing reel with a brake system. You should look at the line size that is suggested on them and make sure it corresponds to the markings on the rod.


When you have the right combination, the rod should do all the hard work for you. Now you should be able to cast your rod without using too much energy.
Use your forearm and your wrist to cast, but don't move your shoulder. Try casting with something under your arm, so that your elbow stays to the side of your body. That's how it should be done, but it needs practice!

FISHING SPOT - TG. GOSONG

Located about 30km from the Kuantan, Pahang.Malaysia. Tg. Gosong offers you great destination for saltwater fishing enthusiasts. Karang Raja and Batu Air Leleh is well known for its fishing heaven. Also magnificently popular for its garden of corals and fishing habitat. Among other Fishing Spot located nearby including Raja Muda, Tukun Laut, Tabir Che Mbak and Kuala Pahang. Get a chance to fish with the Tekong and koyan master, Pak Chad who has a handful of experience and stories to share with. Sailfish, Dorado, Spanish Mackerel, Shark, Stingray, Grouper, Giant Trevally, Cobia just to name a few of the big game species mangling in its water. "Apollo" fishing is the most popular for the beginner. Squid fishing or "Candat Sotong" will bring you memorable experience and get fresh fish, marverlous "sata" and other seafood at Jetty Tg. Gosong traditional stall. Check it for yourself!. Best time for fishing is in between March to September.

Monday 9 April 2007

GIANT TREVALLY

The Mighty Giant Trevally (G.T.) certainly are a very tough customer. These Robust Predator really take Angler, Tackle & Crew to their very limits and sometimes beyond! These Kings of the Reef patrol along the Reef edge schooling up baitfish.
Popper casting for G.T. is predominantly 'Sight Fishing'. It’s incredibly exciting to watch as the huge head and shoulders of a massive G.T. breaks the surface as it devours a well placed cast popper!!! Wham O!!!
Although G.T.s are the prime targeted species for popper casting other fish are also sometimes caught. Among these are Blue spot, Golden, Silver, & Tea leaf Trevally. As well as Spanish & Scaly Mackerel , Red Bass, Coral Trout just to name a few.
Popper casting can be done all year round but is best from February to September.
Jigging
Yet another great way to test out your skill & strength. Jigging can be done year round.
Using a variety of Lead heads, slice type and soft plastics, it is absolutely incredible what you can catch on a jig. Every imaginable bottom fish from coral trout to red emperor and everything in between as well as a bunch of different toothy pelagic’s.

CATCH & RELEASE

Whenever possible, I support the catch and release of all species of fish. In my book, a valid exception to catch and release is whenever fish will be used immediately and responsibly for food—not hoarded for the sake of hoarding. There’s nothing wrong with keeping fish to eat. It’s right, it’s healthy, and it’s delicious! In fact, lakes benefit from an intelligent harvest of fish. Underfished ponds can become overpopulated with small, stunted fish. I have fished ponds like this, where you can catch hundreds of bass every day, all six to ten inches long. Due to a population explosion, food becomes scarce, leaving a lot of small fish to fight for a little food. Fish are a resource to be used responsibly, admired, and restored, not to be wasted or mythologized.
Here’s how the mechanics of catch and release really work. When using lures with a single hook, such as the Flying Lure, fish are usually hooked in the area of the mouth cartilage, a hard, resilient mass. There aren’t even blood capillaries here. Puncturing this area is much like clipping your fingernail.
I feel most strongly about catch and immediate release when you are fishing in the spring. During spawning time, fish reproduce and some, such as bass, protect their nests full of eggs. It is appropriate to remove a fish from its parental duties if you see it come off a nest. If you catch a fish during the spawn, release it as quickly as possible, as close to where you caught it as possible.
Some people may keep an occasional big fish in the spring. That’s okay. I don’t think that, with conventional fishing methods, humans can ever fish out a lake or river. But they will make the population of fish move to protect itself. Fish will simply move away from fishing pressure—either deeper or toward a portion of a lake that is not “pounded” by anglers.
Tournament anglers are sometimes challenged with respect to fishing for spawning fish. Guido Hibdon, a Bass Masters Classic winner, once asked a critic of fishing for spawners at a seminar, “Do you fish between February and June?” The vociferous critic replied, “Of course I do!” “Then,” said Guido, “you’re a hypocrite because you’re fishing for spawning fish and you don’t even know it!” Guido was right. Unless we completely stop fishing in the spring and early summer, we are, by definition, fishing for spawners. Simply stated, we must have balance in our fishing, not black-and-white rules. Use your informed judgment. Protect what you have, or one day it will be gone.