At the last guitar jam we had I was listening to a couple of people complaining about how their kids get days off due to snow storms but it doesn’t seem to snow or storm quite enough for them to get the day off.

I couldn’t help myself but I laughed and told them I work from home and never get the day off no matter how much it storms. Then I had to add that on the other hand I can just take the day off any time I want. I don’t have to wait for a snow storm.

Some one said, ‘That must be nice?” That’s when I just smiled and lifted my beer up and yelled, Drink For The Band and changed the subject before I got myself into trouble.

My son Steve works outside and it has to be pretty bad for them not to be out working. Steve spent so many years teasing me when I had to go to work while he had a snow day so I couldn’t help but to tease him as he was bundling up for the day.

Well I hear Steve’s dog Honey shaking off the cobwebs. She will want a rubbing in a minute and then outside to do some busy before she starts her day.

Ha, she loves coming in from outside and running right up to jump in bed with Steve, so I threw a bunch of snow on her and played outside for a few minutes, so her fur is nice and chilly when she goes to see her master.

I can see this being a lazy day today. It’s dark and gloomy and we may not see the sun all day. Maybe I should tie a few more flies for the upcoming fishing season. What am I saying, I haven’t tied any yet this year, at all.

I did manage to get my fly tying station cleared off so I have room to tie a few flies. Now I just have to sit down and start tying those big hairy bass bugs for the Chain Pickerel this year.

I was looking through some old fly fishing magazines today and was reminded of how many hours of fun I had fly fishing for brook trout in all the brooks around Moncton, New Brunswick. Back then I was only working part time and had plenty of time to fish, just not much money to spend.

Back then gas we a whole lot cheaper but still I managed to fly fish about 5 days a week. We ate a lot of trout back then. Today I do more catch and release although I still like a feed of brookies in the early spring and I love Atlantic salmon steaks, so I keep my limit.

I bought a vice along with some fly tying supplies and started tying my own trout and salmon flies at the same time I started fly fishing. Fly tying is a great hobby. I have tied a lot of trout flies that allowed me to keep fishing when I wasn’t making much money.

A lot of the fly patterns I tied were dry flies. I was pretty hooked on top water fishing for a long time. Some great memories.

There is one brook I want to take my fishing buddy Jamie with the fly rods. It could take us all day to go what would take 20 minutes to walk the way the crow flies.

I carry a lot of important and useful items in my fly fishing vest yet it can’t be too heavy or my back won’t last the entire day, which can be 12 or 14 hours at a time.

So for me personally my fly fishing vests are a vital part of your fly fishing arsenal. With the different styles of fishing such as dry fly and wet fly, to carry gear for each style required can become quite a load. In order to keep everything organized and within reach a good quality fly fishing vest will make the fishing experience far more enjoyable.

As a case in point a days outing on a remote river requires that you carry a certain amount of gear. Your fishing may vary from fast runs where you are using a heavy nymph, or to deep pools using a sinking line and streamer fly. Also likely to encounter are back eddies and shallow pools where one could use a floating line and fish a dry fly. All of these situations require different lines and fishing flies. Being caught out by not carrying the right gear or equipment can be disappointing.

Dependent on the amount of time you have you may also want to something to sustain you. If I spend a day on the river I would usually take lunch, a small billy and gas cooker if the area to be fished was in a fire restricted area. Also wet weather gear and spare clothing in the way of light weight but warm polypropylene shirt, socks and leggings. All of this gear requires a serious, good quality fishing vest.

Not only is the fly fishing vest a great way to keep everything at hand, but also guarantees that you have everything you need. Keeping your vest in order and stocked will ensure you have all you need next time you go fishing. Get used to having the same things in each pocket so you can instinctively find whatever it is you need. All vests these days have plenty of pockets and compartments to keep whatever it is you need. Camera pockets, cell phone pockets, sunglasses, sunscreens, the list goes on.

All fishermen or women will have need for different fly vests. Personally have 2 vests, one I use for fishing from a boat, canoe or where i know what to expect such as local lakes rivers or streams. This is a lighter vest for basic gear such as fly boxes, leaders, a spare spool, and perhaps an extra reel. The other extreme is a full day pack / vest that can hold various reels, lines and implements for a long day hike.

Obviously the fishing vest you choose will suit your style of fishing, be prepared to spend a little extra and opt for quality fly fishing vests such as a Simms fishing vest. Like the rest of your fly equipment good quality will give years of enjoyment and fond memories.

Bass fishing tips are great for any beginner as knowledge is power. Knowing a few details about the metabolism of a bass can make the difference between fishing and catching.

The temperature of the water you fish needs to be within a specific range to have your best days. I have gone when it’s a bit too early here and the water temperature was too low and it was as if there were no bass in the water at all.

A day or two later and the temperature of the water raised enough to make those bass extremely active. So pay attention to the water temperature and you will have better days.

A great bass fishing tip is, when the water is too cold for bass to be very active move to shallower water if possible, where the sun warms it up faster. It can be dyn-o-might fishing.

I have been fishing smallmouth bass here in New Brunswick and at the start of each new fishing season I head to the spots that warm up first and very seldom get skunked. Although last year I took a friend to spot I thought was going to be perfect but the water was considerably colder than any other year I have fished there in the spring.

Water temperatures for optimal smallmouth bass fishing conditions are between 10 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius. Get above 25 or below 10, approx, and they will tend to shut down, so find the water that is between these two values and you should be catching fish if they are there.

I say ‘if they are there’ because I was fishing a spot hoping for a few smallies and this little ole lady came up to me laughing at me and telling me that pond never had fish in it and then she walked away laughing. You never know until you try.

Fish tend to school or travel in groups of similar sized fish so you can use this as an indicator of whether you should choose to move on if all you are catching are small smallies. Although I have caught some big bass after a number of little guys were caught, so take this piece of advice any way you would like.

As a rule if I go too long with the same size fish I will move on.

After saying all this it still comes down to going with my gut because some days all the conditions seem right yet nothing is happening. That’s the time I start thinking about what they eat and find a location where their source of food is more plentiful.

That might mean to start checking out the little bays and coves where the wind may have forced the bait fish into.

Get the first few tips right and you should be having a good time smallmouth bass fishing.

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The colder it gets here in New Brunswick the more memories of fishing in Florida rush into my mind screaming to take me south. I just have to plan a Florida fishing trip for next winter. I just have to remember to get my passport this year as we no longer can use our license to get into the U.S. from Canada.

I went south with my brother a couple of times and did some off shore fishing. That was great fun but since then I have gotten kind of addicted to bass fishing, but I have never hooked a largemouth so that’ s what the goal is for my Florida fishing getaway for next year.

I think I will contact a few bass fishing in Florida web site owners and see if we can work out something so I can fish a few great largemouth spots andmaybe even a few places to stay that aren’t to expensive.

The more money I can save on accommodations the more I can spend on my fishing desires, err I mean fishing needs. I have simple needs really and just want to fish.

Seriously though the plan is to fish Florida for largemouth bass. I am even willing to camp to save money so that I would be able to go sooner. I say camping but one year my wife, son and I had planned to camp in Florida to save money but found that the hotel right next door to the camp ground was $5.00 cheaper and they had a complete kitchenette as well. So if that happens again I will not be camping.

Okay, that’s it for now, back to day dreaming about Florida and warmer weather.

With the varied kind of tents on the market today ensure that you get the correct one for your camper has they all have different requirements. It is therefore imperative that you look for a tent that best serves your needs and at the same time is durable and suitable for the weather type of your camping site.

Going camping is an exciting adventure provided you have a comfortable tent to keep you cosy and sheltered when required. It is up to you to decide which kind of tent will suit your needs best as each indiviudal has different preferences. The weight, weather and space you require are all factors to consider when choosing your tent. Tests are carried out by most manufacturers to test the standards of the tents in terms of quality, reliability, durability and material.

Materials used for tents are generally lightweight nylon or polyester fabric. Because of the constant abrasions that it suffers from the ground below, the groundsheet (or base) of the tent is made out of a far more durable fabric. To prevent it from tearing easily ripstop nylon is used. All camping tents are made to be waterproof by using a coating of polyurethane. In case of a sudden shower, this prevents the water from seeping in from the outside. The forming of condensation can be prevented on the tent with certain coatings. Make sure you check this out before you purchase otherwise you could end up with a tent that has no ventilation.

The kinds of tents include ridge tents, geodesic tents, dome tents and tunnel tents. The ability of a tent to withstand severe weather conditions can be determined by a number of factors such as the aerodynamics, the location of the guy points and the arrangement of the poles for the tent. If you are preparing for an expedition where perhaps you will be facing harsh weather, you need to consider purchasing Geodesic tents as they are sturdy and made to standards that are fit for this purpose. The poles intersect each other forming a self-sustaining structure that allows more room inside, besides it can hold the weight of snow as well as keep the icy winds from penetrating through the material.

The curved roof on the tunnel tent gives more height than the sloped pointed roof on the dome tent, which provides you with more space. This means you have more room available inside the tent and do not feel constricted. A dome tent only uses two poles for support or sometime three if there is a porch included so if you are looking to buy a lightweight tent then this is the most suitable. It would be most appropriate if you were to go backpacking.

If you are looking for a family tent then you must look for designs that are structured keeping in mind a base camp environment. Such tents are erected only once and remain until the end of the trip. Because these are larger and heavier, it is safe to assume they can accommodate more people for a longer period of time. Also try to take a tent a size larger than your requirement; you will not regret having more space for use. With all the information discussed in the article you can now purchase the right tent for your needs with peace of mind.