We worked hard to come upon this respectable composition on fishing boats. Don't let these efforts go to vain; use it wisely.

In regards to fly fishing in BC, our northern winters allow us time to take stock of what we have, replenish supplies, re-organize tackle boxes and plan for this year's fishing trips. If you are like me, you took your fishing gear out of your vehicle after your final trip and put it into hiding for next season. Let me tell you, next season is almost here!

With the cost of fishing equipment today, it pays dividends to pull that stuff out now to clean it and organize it so that you are ready for your opening day. He are a few tips for being prepared for the upcoming season.

1) Unravel each line from the reel and clean it with a light soap and warm water solution. As you clean it, take some time to stretch the curl out of the line. Leave the line unspooled overnight before you put it back on the reel. You may want to repeat this process the day before you head out to your favorite lake or stream so that you have a straight and limber line that lays out on the cast for you just like it was intended. If you clean your floating line, after it dries is a good time to treat it with a light coat of floatant. I like a quality silicone spray as it dries quickly and doesn't gunk up on the spool.

2) Take the spools off your reels and clean the gears and guts of the reel. I use common cotton swabs, WD40 and a clean rag or shop towel to complete the job. It's amazing how much dirt, debris or even rust gets into your reel during the season. Before you put the reel back together, lubricate the gears and shaft of the reel. I like lithium grease but most waterproof grease that stays pliable in cool temperatures will do.

3) While you have the line out and cleaned, check the butt end of the line to ensure that you are solidly connected to the backing. Many big fish have been lost (as well as an expensive line) due to a poor connection at the line-backing interface.

4) Re-do your leaders. Monofilament line deteriorates over time, especially when exposed to sunlight and the elements. Make sure your knots are clean and connections are secure.

5) Organize your fishing equipment bag. Take stock of what you have, make a list of what you need and organize it so everything is in place for your first trip out. There's nothing that ticks a fisherman off more than having stuff missing or out of place when you need it the most.

6) Re-organize your fly box(es). I tend to take out a selection of flies that I'm going to use that day and put them in a separate container. It saves space and time. My downfall is that I rarely put them back afterwards and I have a dozen separate containers with a mixed assortments of flies.

7) Check for all the extra supplies that you will need such as rain gear, flash lights, nets, waders, boats, motors and belly boat set-ups to ensure that they are there and operable. This will insure that your first fishing opportunity of the season isn't overshadowed by equipment challenges before you start.

8) Most importantly... take your spouse or partner out to dinner while you can, especially if they don't fish. They're going to miss you for a few months.

The more diligent you are at taking care of your gear now, the more time you'll have later for a problem free first fishing trip of the season. Some of the local lakes will be ice free by the 1st of April and I expect to see the usual aluminum hatch at the likes of Jacko, Six Mile and White Lake in the Kamloops Area as soon as they can be navigated.

Tight Lines, eh!

Ice fishing is perhaps the most dangerous type of fishing. It contains many risks for the fisherman due to the weather conditions. If you are heading for this eskimo sport anyway, you'd better read carefully through the following tips.

First of all, ice fishing is extremely dependent on weather. This means that before going on the open ice, you need to have supplied yourself with many useful cold-protecting materials. Of highest importance is to have a properly constructed ice shack. The shack can become your only rescue place from the cold outside: ice fishing leads to health problems such as hypothermia if you don't have a warm and cosy shack.

The second thing you need to have in mind before going ice fishing is to carefully check the weather conditions. Walking on thin ice is a beautiful metaphor that can easily become a brutal reality if you don't consult with the weather prognosis. Bear in mind the condition of the ice. Be careful where you put your ice shack, and double check the ice surface before going too far. Ice fishing is dangerous because sometimes winter conditions change too fast. You have to be aware that a winter blizzard would be a lethal possibility. Your shack is not a perfect rescue from all weather conditions, a blizzard may cut your way and you may get stuck in the middle of nowhere in the dreadful cold. When ice fishing, you need to pay special attention to the stove or the other heating device within the shack. Make sure you have enough wood. Take even more than enough to reduce the risk of freezing to death in an unpredicted blizzard. The other rule for stoves when ice fishing is to make sure the heat doesn't thaw the ice underneath. Put your stove on a proper place where no dangers of heating the ice surface exist. Don't stay too long in the open when ice fishing: you have to go into the shack periodically and check if everything is under control. The health risks that ice fishing puts fishermen into, can also be reduced by regularly warming yourself.

If still not dissuaded by these strict safety regulations, you may try ice fishing and discover how enjoyable it can be. It is really fun and exhilarating as long as you have in mind and prevent the things which may go wrong. For more information click Ice Fishing

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Fly Fishing ? Where Sport And Craft Combine

There is no sport as versatile or as widespread as fishing. It is a sport that can be undertaken as cheaply or as expensively as you wish. Five year olds in bare feet and overalls can attach a piece of string to a stick, bend a paper clip, and attach a worm and have as much fun as the billionaire fishing enthusiast with a deep sea fishing boat, lines, tackles, rigging, harpoons, shades and champagne. Fishing is a hobby and a living, a sport and a serious occupation.



One of the most popular methods of fishing is fly fishing. Fly fishing is done with a specially designed rod and reel combination that allows the sportsperson to cast their line in the direction of the water and then slowly reel it back in.



Fly fishing is appropriately named. In contrast to lure fishing, fly fishing requires the fisherman to fool the fish into thinking that the fly is one of the fish?s favorite meals skimming along the surface of the water. Lure fishing appeals to the lazy underwater fish, often attracted by shiny metallic objects and enticed to bite on the hook with some piece of edible or edible appearing bait.



Fly fishing is designed to attract fish at specific times of day by their feeding instincts. The lures for fly fishing are called flies, and are in fact a cheaper way to go, generally speaking, than the lures needed in lure fishing. Fly fishers often tie their own flies, using bits of hair and cloth around the house or farm.



Flies are designed to appear as the kind of prey that fish in the specific area are feeding on at a given time. This can include all manner of insects and insect larvae.



Though it rankles on the lure fisher to have it said, fly fishing is a much more challenging form of the sport. The fly fisher must constantly have her arm in motion, casting the line, playing it out and reeling it in patterns made to emulate the movement of the prey species. When a fish is hooked, it takes a skilled fisher to land the animal.



Fly fishing also involves a certain amount of study, in order for the venture to be successful. Fishers must do their research into what kind of species they are hoping to catch, and in turn what kind of species their targets are feeding on. This information can change seasonally, day to day, and even has different applications during different feeding times.



Fly fishing is an excellent way to get outside and enjoy the fresh air while participating in an enjoyable sport and getting some exercise. It takes some practice, but is highly addictive and a sport that never gets old.

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