This page aggregates Fishing News from a number of sources on the web.

Tarpon Fishing at Boca Grande is known as some of the best tarpon fishing in the world. Boca Grande Pass is located off of Gasparilla Island in Southwest Florida. read more...

Fly outfits are now more affordable, thanks to the advancement in technology which enables the manufacture of high-performance gear for less. Fly fishing is now being revived, thanks to this advanced gear and dedicated websites. read more...

Everyone has their secret spots when it comes to fishing, but while traveling to new lakes, keep these tips in mind. Largemouth bass spend most of their lives in 5 to 15 feet deep water, but occasionally move deeper to hunt for food or to escape sunlight. When near shallow water bass typically are near some kind of shady cover, and more likely if that shade is near deep water. read more...

Early spring bass fishing season is approaching fast. Warmer weather, warmer water temperatures, and cabin fever have many anglers tuning up their gear in anticipation of a great bass fishing season. read more...

Ask any tournament angler if he could fish in only one way with one lure it would be plastic worm fishing. Plastic worms catch very big fish consistently. You are going to need to know the basic rigs to know how to fish your worm. read more...

There is much outcry from both conservative and liberal groups about the possibility of Obama banning sport fishing. An ESPN blog got it started and many on both sides have run with it. The controversy revolves around the ending of the public comment period for a policy group studying what to do about fishing zones and where you can and can not fish. Fishing has already been banned by the Bush administration in some areas. This was done supposedly to protect endangered or threatened fish species. One comment on the liberal Media Matters site asks "When did fishing become… read more...

Lake Conroe fishing is always good and Papa John can tell you what is biting and where to catch them. Check out his updated report then go to his marina page for more information. New pictures added to the article and picture gallery, too. Check out the gallery for new pictures added with each report. picture (c) Papa John New Lake Conroe Fishing Report New Lake Conroe Fishing Report originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 09:55:48. Permalink | read more...

A look at fly fishing related news making headlines over the past week: West Coast angler and former Major League Baseball player Frank Bertaina died last week. He was 66. Rivers of a Lost Coast. Have fishing books become less valuable? Field and Stream. Book penned by Izaak Walton 350 years ago is still the angler's Bible. Cape Breton Post. People who fly fish? Winter Olympic medalist Johnny Spillane hooks two 25-inch rainbows. Steamboat Pilot. Fish Wrap: Remembering Bertaina, Books and 'Bows by Olympians originally appeared on read more...

At this time of year our eardrums are overwhelmed by the rasping, buzzing chorus of cicadas. It goes on and on and on and on. Unending. It comes from the bushes, the tree trunks, the branches. Seemingly everywhere. You can't escape... read more...

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This winter had all the makings of a delayed run of spring fish. Water temperatures stayed colder much longer on the south Atlantic coast, and the temperatures were much colder than those of the previous five winters Most of us talking around the bait tank at the local tackle shops figured a later spring run of migrating fish...not so! Read more... Blues on the Move originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 05:06:22. Permalink | Comment | Email this read more...

Carolina rigs took the fishing world by storm a few years ago when some tournaments were won on them. I first started fishing this type rig in the early 1970's, calling it either a split shot rig or a swivel worm rig. Carolina rigs should be part of any fisherman's arsenal now.
How To Fish A Carolina Rig How To Fish A Carolina Rig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 10:02:10. Permalink | Comment | Email this read more...

Everyone knows fast boats can kill you. But a simple action that takes only a few seconds can save your life. Every time you crank your engine on a boat, especially a bass boat, you should be wearing your life jacket and have a kill switch attached. Although foot gas controls on boats have helped, you don't want your gas motor in gear and running if you get thrown out. And you want to stay afloat. Most tournaments require life jackest to be worn and kill switches attached any time the big motor is running.
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A short drive from most areas of the southeast United States, but a world away from daily pressures, sits one of the last areas in Florida that remains relatively untouched by human development. North Florida's Wilderness Coast, and specifically Wakulla County, is making a conscious effort at bringing in orderly, managed growth to the area, growth that benefits the local economy while protecting an almost pristine environment... Read more... Florida's Hidden Treasure originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 07:24:33. Permalink | Comment | Email this read more...

SWITZERLAND: Is fishing as cruel as bullfighting? Antoine Goetschel thinks so. The Swiss lawyer carries the distinction of being the first man in the world to stand up in court on behalf of a dead (and eaten) 10kg pike.The crucial... read more...

This week's fly fishing news and notes from around the country: People who fish? Add Tom Brokaw to the list. LA Times Summer salmon season (Everett Washington) should be a familiar sight, Washington DFG says. Heraldnet.com Mild weather has boosted angler enthusiasm and catches during this past Monday's trout opener on Eastern Washington lakes. Seattle Times Florida's snook fishery, decimated by January's extended cold wave, is expected to remain closed until September to give the stocks a chance to recover. Miami Herald American Rivers, the nation's leading river conservation organization,… read more...

To save money and keep me from counting pennies while I fish, I pour my own sinkers and jig heads, and usually wrap my own bucktails. I remember growing up watching and learning from my father just how to pour lead with a sinker or jig mold. His method won't work for me today, and you'll see why as I explain it... Read more... Jigs, Molds, Sinkers and Bucktails originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 07:17:11. Permalink | Comment | Email this read more...

I was asked by a reader the other day what it takes to be a professional fly fishing guide. Being an fly fishing writer first, and a part-time guide who doesn't always charge the guys I "guide" on our fly fishing trips second, I thought about the question for a bit before I responded. After thinking about it for awhile, I said it comes down to passion, and being passionate about fly fishing and guiding. Isn't that the case with most jobs/professions/hobbies we get into? If you have the passion, the next thing to do is get the equipment, and… read more...

Depth finders, fish finders, depth sounders, GPS, LORAN-C, chart recorders: the list is long and growing every day. These are the tools available for today's fisherman. From the days of Mark Twain and the weighted depth finder line on a riverboat we have grown into an electronic world of high tech gadgets to help us find and catch fish... Read more... The Age of Electronics originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 07:22:01. Permalink | Comment | Email this read more...

Our lakes and rivers are thawing out, and it's time to start gearing up for the freshwater fly fishing season again. That seems to be the theme reading fly fishing reports, news and notes across the country. Here's this week's Fish Wrap: Field and Stream's 'Best of the Best'
Field & Stream magazine has unveiled the "Best of the Best," a list I can't argue with and includes a handful of products we reviewed this past year -- including About.com-reviewed winners the Cloudveil Hellroaring Jacket, Fishpond Gear Bag and Orvis Hydros Fly Rod. Field… read more...

In the news this morning scientists are saying that worldwide, based on satellite data since 1979, this past January was the warmest on record; this past November through January was the warmest November through January on record; and 2000 - 2009 was the warmest decade on record. I'm looking at two sides of the whole warming issue as I write this. One side - called by many the tree hugging environmentalists - almost says the world is coming to an end if we don't stop doing a lot of what we are doing. The other side - usually ultra conservatives -… read more...

The Eastcoast Angler is dusting off our keyboard and returning after a long winter slumber. We are kicking things off with an all time favorite topic: stripers! Our welcome back article comes from our good friend, and new guest author, Will Heher. Welcome, Will. Here's what you need to know about Will:

Years fishing: 20
Favorite fishing hole: Short Beach, Pennfield Reef, Fairfield, CT
If you have feedback for Will, toss him a line at his email: will.heher@gmail.com
Will is currently slinging flies and high end angler candy at Orvis, Darien, CT. Go… read more...

A look at the latest catches up for world record consideration in the fly fishing category, according to the International Game Fish Association: While fly fishing Brazil's Manapolis, Rio Preto da Eva, on October 22, 2009, Jorge Massulo de Aguiar, of Manaus Amazonas, Brazil, landed a speckled peacock bass (Cichla temensis) weighing 11.4 kg (25 lb 2 oz) on 8 kg (16 lb) tippet. It took him 12 minutes to land. The current IGFA record is 19 lb 0 oz ( 8.61 kg) caught in Nov. 1992 from Venezuela's Rio Pasimoni. read more...

By: Mark Hooksetter
Category: Fishing

A chartplotter is an electronic navigation system that combines a GPS receiver with the capability to display electronic maritime charts, enabling the boat operator to continuously monitor the position and movement of his or her craft in relation to th read more...

Getting to the Mataura River, on the South Island, sometimes involves moving a flock or herd out of the way first. read more...

Cow pastures and cornfields are the milieu for trout angling in this hidden landscape of limestone valleys and cold-water streams. read more...

Getting down to the business end – jigs read more...

Dave Lamoureux is part of a small subset of kayak fishermen, and his most recent catch, a 157-pound bluefin tuna, is one of the sport’s greatest recorded feats. read more...

Last month we looked at the tackle used for mechanical jigging. However, a couple of aspects deserves a lot more discussion. read more...

Bluefish are everywhere. Along the beaches , open ocean, bays and tidal rivers. Many party boats fish for them exclusively and will run trips during the day and night. They can run as small as 1-2 lb (Cocktails) or close to 20 lb. They are the most prolific fish in the area and for that reason are the most popular species to fish for. If you want to catch lots of fish Blues provide the best opportunity. It is not uncommon for you to catch 20+ fish per person.
Blues are noted for their great… read more...

Last month, after finding a decent location, discussing useful accessories and settling in, we looked at several bait options. Now it’s time to get one of those baits in the water. read more...

In the Brooklyn neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, you’ll find boats and plenty of fishing, but also historical monuments and retro restaurants. read more...

If you are a mad keen fisherman (or woman), then you want the best fishing gear available. But, it can be quite pricey if you shop in the wrong stores. Thankfully, there are a few online stores that offer fishing gear at very reasonable prices. In this post, I will tell you just where to find cheap fishing gear. It is possible to save hundreds of dollars every year by finding cheap fishing gear stores online.

For Australians, try the Fishing Tackle Shop to get some of the cheapest fishing gear on the market. They have great deals… read more...

Fish on 8 Scaled Series Plugs
Go back in time. Not way back, but, to October 5th. That, dear , avid and dedicated reader is the date that you became enlightened. I brought you into the light and made you, if you were not already, aware of Fish on 8 handmade wooden lures.
Fast forward to the present day and time and that beam of enlightenment is about to get a whole hella lot of brighter. Throw on those Ray Bans and get ready to have your world rocked just a little bit. The… read more...

Silver carp, invasive fish that leap high out of the water when disturbed by watercraft, are hunted recreationally in the Midwest waterways they infest. read more...

Prolite-os series Pliers;The Game Changer.
Over the years I have forged friendships with many very important people within the sport fishing industry. These people have been the tipping point for the products that become the next big thing in the tackle world. These products are the type of gear that make us lie, cheat and steal our way to ownership. This little piece of equipment is the future of fishing tools.

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I was recently introduced to a brand new product that just hit the market. CRC's or Composite Reel Company's carbon-fiber composite… read more...

This fine Labor Day weekend, I took a "quick" pop into my local bait and tackle, Fisherman's World, with my wife and baby girl for a little stroll through. For "just a quick visit" I promised, well yeah right! I was enchanted by Mr. Rick Mola with a pandora's box so to speak. And what did my wandering eyes spy? Only my new favorite fall fishing lure! This one is surely in my all time top ten.

Well, you all know how I fancy the R.M. Smith lures, and as I've stated before read more...

Last month’s feature looked at the gear and rigs necessary to target snapper from the rocks – now it’s time to head off and cast out some suitable baits. read more...

The stooging, stubborn depression hasn’t shifted for five days. read more...

I guess by now most people will have seen, heard, read about or even given mechanical jigging a go. read more...