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UrbanHooker.com Presents, Fish Tank Mike in How Not to Handle a Fish

This was one of my first adventures out fishing with the legendary Fish Tank Mike. Mike taught me the how to's and have not's of handling our prized catch the Connecticut trout. I had an awesome time fishing with this extremely skilled angler.

Please watch the video below and learn from the legend.

*Please note that no humans were hurt while filming this clip.… read more...

Bug Life Fly Fishing.com

QUESTION:
What is BUG LIFE ?
ANSWER:
It started as just a play on words “The THUG LIFE”, but as time went on and more thought was put into this project we discovered that it is so much more.

Here at BUG LIFE HQ we are all about chasing anything that swims with a fly rod. And while doing this for a number of years you start to realize that it’s not… read more...

Check it out Are you looking to find the finest fishing locations along the East Coast? This blog is for all of you Anglers from the Southern shores of New Jersey to the rocky coasts of central Maine, and every fishing hole along the way. Whether you like to fly fish or surf cast, you will always find exactly what you need right here at UrbanHooker.com FISH ON! read more...

Do some fishermen have a sixth sense for catching fish? It seems some fishermen always have all the luck and pro fishermen depend on their ability to catch fish ... Read Full Post read more...

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When's the last time you ran out of tackle while you were fishing? Embarrassing, isn't it? Maybe this simple yearly ritual will help keep you from running out...   Read More ... Read Full Post read more...

PLAN B FACELESS FLY FISHING - THE TRAILER Are you looking to find the finest fishing locations along the East Coast? This blog is for all of you Anglers from the Southern shores of New Jersey to the rocky coasts of central Maine, and every fishing hole along the way. Whether you like to fly fish or surf cast, you will always find exactly what you need right here at UrbanHooker.com FISH ON! read more...

Directed by Ryan Hope, Skin is a dark, stylish examination of tattoo culture as high art, and a film that tests the boundaries of art and the human body. Featuring contributions from Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon, the film is a beautiful visual essay from the frontiers of contemporary British art.

Are you looking to find the finest fishing locations along the East Coast? This blog is for all of you Anglers from the Southern shores of New Jersey to the rocky… 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 ... Read Full Post read more...

This week's Fish Wrap was going to be about all of the fishing conventions and expos on the docket for this month, but instead of telling you about the events most of you all ready know about, I thought it was best to take a moment and talk about this drought that's in front of us. ... Read Full Post read more...

Does the color of fishing lure you choose really matter to fish, or are the colors made to catch fishermen in the store? Maybe a little of both. We ... Read Full Post read more...

Have you ever had a humbling experience? - I mean one that just sets you back in your chair and makes you realize just how fortunate you really are? I had one this past week that I wish every one could have at least once in their life... Read more... read more...

For those heading to the International Sportsmen's Expo this week, you might be wondering where the best places to fly fish in Nevada are. Well, as pointed out in a previous post, Las Vegas isn't exactly known a hot spot for fly fishing. Sure, there are some bass fishing opportunities at Lake Mead or some of the other nearby lakes and still waters, but you have to head north or out west to the California state line to get in… read more...

This week's Fish Snap comes from San Simeon, Calif., near the home of Hearst Castle along the Golden Central Coast. This particular shot was taken just north of San Simeon Pier, one of many fine surf perching fishing waters along the California coast. ... Read Full Post read more...

When's the last time you tied a piece of fluorocarbon line to your braided line? Do you have problems keeping that knot together? Here are some ... Read Full Post read more...

Readers from across New York City share their stories and poems. read more...

Who woulda thought there'd be so much fishing in Las Vegas? First a Bass Pro Shops, now the Las Vegas International Sportsmen's Expo? I plan on attending at least the second half of this week's show, which runs Feb. 2-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ... Read Full Post read more...

Usually the weather's so bad this time of year the last thing you want to do is be outdoors. But this year, the weather's been so mild across the country it makes me wonder if it's going to affect the attendance of the early-year outdoors expos and sportsman shows. ... Read Full Post read more...

Big yarns follow the big marlin as the fishing season has kicked into high gear.And Papamoa's Beni Hafoka has the biggest story so far - a 375kg black marlin caught on January 7. "There's unlikely to be a bigger one in New Zealand... read more...

"Point the rod at the water, and the line will run out faster," said Aaron Covavich. At 130m you want the line to get down as quickly as possible. His boat, Thor, was drifting in an easy swell about 10km off Great Barrier Island and... read more...

The winter months are awfully good to me. This is when one good day can put jetty fishing at its best. Sheepshead, redfish, trout, bluefish, and drum - almost all these species can be found on and along the jetties this time of year. ... Read Full Post read more...

When the cold weather sets in, lots of people will not fish. It's the ones that tell me stories about why they can't fish that amuse me! Here's what I do on days that are too cold! My old fishing rods keep me company!  Read More ... Read Full Post read more...

It started with an argument that developed as the night wore on: famous American trout fisherman and fly-tier Andre Puyans was adamant that the Matuka pattern of flies was invented in the United States."No, it comes from the Maori... read more...

Although the fly fishing reel is often overlooked and kind of boring, it is a very important part of your fly fishing system. This realization will become evident if the reel fails while trying to land that trophy fish. There are several things to consider when buying a fly fishing reel... read more...

What can you do to improve results using readymade and homemade baits? Certain ingredients make all the difference! The best winter carp baits react with water and fish senses to a hugely advanced degree. Winter baits really have to be at the peak of efficiency of all aspects of bait performance. So what can you exploit to make your readymade and homemade boilies and other baits catch you more fish? Read on to find out! read more...

I have been fishing for rainbow trout for more than two decades and in that time one question stands out above all others when people ask me about fishing for and catching these beautiful fish. That question is "what is the best bait to use for rainbow trout" and in this article I outline the answer to this often asked question. The truth of the matter is that there are many kinds of fishing bait that can be used successfully when fishing for rainbow trout and the most popular fall into three distinct categories. read more...

Colorado fly fishing can be a thrilling adventure of a lifetime. With our crystal clear rivers and streams, the cool, crisp mountain air, the scenic beauty, and, of course, the wide variety of trout, bass and every other fish you can imagine, Colorado is every angler's dream. On the other hand, if you don't have a Colorado fly fishing guide who knows the area, you might as well stay home and fish in your own neighborhood pond. read more...

The Black Marlin (Makaira Indica from the order Perciformes) that lives in surface waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. One of the fastest fish on earth (50 miles per hour), M. Indica weighs in at around 750 kilometers (approximately 1700 pounds), although larger specimens have been caught. read more...

Animal activists in Prospect Park say that they have repeatedly rescued waterfowl that have either become tangled in discarded fishing line or been snagged by hooks near the park lake. read more...

New York City police officers rescue Etay Levy of Brooklyn, a fisherman who had managed to call 911 on his cellphone after his kayak overturned in the Atlantic Ocean, about a mile from Jacob Riis Park in Queens. read more...

Fishermen around the globe are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting hooks. read more...

Occasionally we get rocks in our head and feel the urge to travel somewhere where the coastline is not so dominated by crazy jungles of confused and fractured basalt. read more...

Red cod, spiny dogfish, barracouta, and the rarer but welcome kahawai, are all that stopped me from scaling the walls and going into massive fishing withdrawal symptoms while surfcasting in my home area of Hawkes Bay. read more...

Delphi Lodge, which got into the hatchery business in 1990, releases 50,000 smolts each year, of which perhaps 1,500 return as adults. read more...

Fishing in Montauk, N.Y., is an extreme sport, especially on the perilous rocky shores around the Montauk Lighthouse. read more...

Another spring snapper run is upon us, kahawai are hammering lures, and I’m beginning to get the kingfish jitters – that hint of ‘buck fever’ – in anticipation of big green hoodlums marauding around the kayak. read more...

The humble kahawai isn’t our most renowned eating fish, but sometimes we beggars can’t be choosers. read more...

By: Ryan Hershey
Category: Fishing

There are many sports in the world of luxury, have been able to attract the attention of people to freedom. These sports are, by their nature and the exciting mass appeal, were able to capture the interest of people of all ages. One such activity is fi read more...

By: Clerk James
Category: Fishing

Fishing is a sport that many people enjoy. They would do whatever it takes to find fish. read more...