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Fishing

The technique, occupation or hobby of catching fish. This topic covers game and sea fishing for pleasure or food worldwide.

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What Species of earthworm highly prized as fishing bait?

Earthworms can be a great fishing bait. Bass, trout, etc. will definitely go after them. Whether you are fishing in a lake, river, stream, once they see a "live" worm, you have a great chance of having a good dinner later on, or if you catch and release ....(which I prefer, since many people "think" after catching one fish, that they will keep all the fish they catch for dinneronly to end up with only catching nothing but grass or seaweed after...or catching only 1 or 2 fish total and they decide that they don't have enough for a good dinner, and just leave the "now dead fish" for the birds, fish or bugs to eat). That is why I think "CATCH AND RELEASE" is the best way to fish. Especially when it comes to game fish, like Sailfish. All you need now to have your fish "stuffed" is to have the measurements....since fish are pretty much NOT stuffed anymore, but they are just copied in size on a fiberglass cast, and then the cast is airbrushed (painted) to look like the fish is naturally when it is in the water (sailfish quickly loose all their beautiful colors after a very short time when they are kept out of the water. Also, with Sailfish, many people don't know that the meat of the fish is a delicacy, and when they keep the fish and return to the docks, the owner of the charter fishing boat don't tell the customers and the charter boat captain just They hang it up, take a picture for the customer and then tells their customers that they will get it stuffed for them. The customer leaves with only a picture, and the wait until they get their "stuffed" sailfish, only to find that it is a fiberglass cast. Then they realize that the boat captain either kept the fish meat for himself, or sold it at an additional profit after getting the customer's money for the charter fishing that day.

O.K., I just went on and on. Sorry about that!

But the answer that you were given before about worms not being good bait is...wrong! Dig some up (go online and look up where to find earthworms, and you will find where they like to dig and live. You can then have "fun" digging them up, using them as bait, and catching a bunch of fish. Remember, bass have times when they are eating (early in the morning and late in the day). That doesn't mean they won't bite during the day, but just that your best chances might be early in the morning or late in the day, just before sunset). Also, always use the internet to get info on the particular fish you want to catch. The more you know about the fish, the better your chances of knowing how to catch them.

Good luck!

Randy Driver

Do native Americans in ok need to purchase fishing license?

Generally speaking no. But everyone should become familiar with local regulations. You can always ask at a location that sells fishing licences.

Can a felon still get a fishing license?

Getting a hunting license is possible. However, you have a couple of other matters to deal with- first, a convicted felon, under FEDERAL law, may not possess a firearm. In Some states (such as Georgia or Virginia) that prohibition extends to include muzzle loading firearms. You will need to check with YOUR state. Second obstacle- you MAY be able to bowhunt- but if you are still on supervised parole/ probation, check with your PO to be certain you are not violating the terms of your parole.

What kind of wood should you use to make the rod of a fishing pole?

a 37 in. slat of wood would be best for the rod of an electromagnetic fishing pole. you can probably find it at home depot in the lumber section.

Do you have to pay for fishing license if you are over 65 years?

Yes you will need to purchase a lifetime license . This will be all you will need for the remainder of your life

Can you put a multiplier reel on a spinning rod?

Yes, of course you can. In fact if you do you will not need a bite alarm at all. Put the reel on ratchet (and off lock) and the line will pull off the spool perfectly making all the noise you will need. If you are after extreme distance then a well set up multiplier teamed with a stiff rod and a practised pendulum cast will send a bait up and in capable hands over, 200 yds. In the margins, also, no problem, just swing the bait out under thumb control. Surprised that few carp anglers have really explored the potential of the multiplier.

How are fishing reels made?

Well I think the term you were going to ask was how was the fishing reel made well the indians were the first ones to make fishing and so they fought there children and there children tought there children and so on and when the time of machinery came one of the children helped make a stronger metal reel even though they didn't have metal in indian time but the first metal reel came from Japan cause they first Indian tribe was there.

What is the biggest fishing port in the US?

new bedford mass. all you need to do is google #1 fishing port in america.

It depends on what you mean by largest fishing port. If you are talking about dollar amount then yes it is New Bedford largely due to the scallop landings which fetch a high price and account for over 75% of the value of fish landed in New Bedford. If you are talking about volume, that is pounds of fish landed, then it is Dutch Harbor, Alaska. In 2010 there was 515.2 million pounds of fish and shellfish landed in Dutch Harbor. New Bedford was ranked number 9 with 133.4 million pounds. Quite a difference in weight but the price of scallops makes up for the lack of volume.

Source: NOAA.

What are the effects of muro-ami?

Muro ami fishing is knocking the coral reefs for the fishes to get out.When they do this thing the coral reefs will be destroyed causing the fishes to have loss of home.If there is no coral reefs the fishes will also have no food.
# It destroys corals which takes centuries to build. # It pollutes the water. # It kills some of the fish. # It disturbs the marine ecosystem in the area. # It exploits children who are used to handle bombs and big nets. (Some of these children die in action and their corpses left in the shoreline.) The list goes on.

When is opening day for fishing in Washington state?

Lacamas lake is open year around but you have to check your rules and regulations for your pond ans streams most of them don't open till July first.

How do you make a fishing weight?

Depends what you want to catch and where you fish.

I have been making fishing lures for about a year now, im still new at it. But i use a lathe and make the shape I want (for either a Hula-popper, Crankbait or spook). You have to get eye screws for the hooks and to attach the line to it. For the crank baits, i use plexiglass for the diving beak. You can also carve your lures, I've done that too but it takes a long time. My preferred wood is Cedar and Basswood because it isn't TOO soft like balsa wood and the eye screws hold better in it. All my lures swim great and they catch fish. My carved lures dont look great but they work, the lures I made with the lathe look great! There are many websites that can help with information on making lures (like how tomake them dive deeper, control the wobble that you want it to have, whether you want a tight wiggle or wide wobble ect.).

What is the best fishing bait to use for king fish?

They eat multiple thing but when I go early they bite but never hook on. They best bait ill say is muscle. You have to wrap it around good and you feel them bite hard yank your pole up and check your hooks oftenly because it slips of sometimes. HAPPY FISHING!!!!!

How much does fishing with a second rod cost?

20-40 if you want a good one but they also sell 10 dollar ones but they are not as nice.

Where can one buy name brand fishing poles?

One could shop for fishing rods on many different websites and many stores in person as well. For online check out sites from Oyster Bay Tackle, Angler Wise and Dicks Sporting Goods. A great place to go shopping for fishing gear is the Bass Pro Shops located in many Canadian cities.

What is the best rod for pike fishing?

If you are using live or deadbaits and you want to catch an average sized pike go for a rod with test curve of around 2.5 - 3lb (it will probably say this information on the rod). I usually use a carp rod for this job as it is the same a pike rod only it says "carp rod" on it instead. Also, they are easier to hold of for me. If your are lure fishing with small-medium lures then yet yourself a specified spinning rod with a spinning reel, and for jerk baits use a jerkiest or heavy lure rod and use with a 4000 sized fixed-spool reel or a multiplier.

What was Richard Arkwrights first job?

Richard Arkwright invented the Spinning show frame.

How much does a 1988 Johnson 150 weigh?

Evinrude did not produce the 115 hp outboard in 1989. They did however, resume production of the 115 in 1990, weighing in at 335 lbs.

Why are there so many fishing lure colors?

The use many different colors to give the fish a verity of things. For example you don't always eat the same different thing you like a verity. So do fish.

What is the best bait for Spanish mackerel?

i currently like to use the gotcha lures an dspanish sardines with a heavy leader around 50 pound line there teeth will tare up thin line use a rod abouit seven foot and cast out a spanish sardine or a gotcha na dimprove your catch

How can you find a local fishing report?

You can find a local fishing report on the Weather Channel. Also the Fellow Fisherman website which will allow you to find the best fishing report for your area.

What do trout eat when rivers freeze over?

There is still food available to fish under the ice during the winter. There is still vegetation, insect activity and small fish available for species to eat during the winter. Trout are very active during the winter. Some fish like bass become very sedentary when the water temperature falls.

What is the most successful fresh water bait?

The best and most natural bait for fresh water is worms. Tip;After a flood try a big bunch of worms on your hook .

How much does a fishing license cost?

fishing licence costs vary on what age you are and how long you wish it to be valid from with the minimum being 1 day and the maximum being one year also depending on what type of fishing you wish to do. if you wish to do freshwater fishing you will need to buy a coarse fishing licence if you wish to do game fishing you will need to buy a salmon and sea trout licence. Below is a table with the current licence prices for 1st april 2011 to 31st march 2012

coarse fishing salmon and sea trout

full season : £27 full season : £72

over 65s and disabled : £18 over 65s and disabled : £48

12-16 year olds : £5 12-16 year olds : £5

under 12s : FREE under 12s : FREE

8 day licence : £10 8 day licence : £23

1 day licence :£ 3.75 1 day licence : £8

full season licences expire at midnight on the 31st march each year regardless of when they were purchased

you can fish with up to two rods on one licence if you are using 3 or four rods you must posess two licences

the maximum number of rods anyone can use an any one time by law is 4 regardless of how many licences you hold

sea fishing currently requires no licencing whatsoever