I remember when I first moved down to New Brunswick, more than 30 years ago, my brother-in-law told me where I could catch some nice brook trout. It was a brook the flowed from New Horton Lake and he was right, but I had never, in all those years, fished the lake, until now.

My friend Casey has told me about it every time we have gone fishing and just the other day I returned home from my early morning walk.

When I returned home I logged onto a fishing forum we frequent, Casey saw that I was online and sent me PM asking if I wanted to go fishing. What a question to ask me, so I grabbed the phone and gave him a call.

An hour later we were on our way fishing.

I am always watching the trees in my backyard to see how the wind is blowing and this day they were very still, not the slightest breeze going, my favorite way to go fishing.

I remember Casey telling me that New Horton Lake didn’t take much to get really choppy as it’s a fairly large body of water.

However, when we got there the lake was like a mirror reflecting the sky and surrounding hills. Simply breath taking, and of course very exciting to see.

Casey could not have picked a better day to call me to go to New Horton Lake as it’s been windy here for about the last two months and that we make it pretty rough to fish.

We caught some white perch to start with but as the day went on we started getting some action from the smallmouth bass in the lake. It seemed that after the water temp went from 65 degrees to almost 70 degrees they started getting more lively.

I had never seen a white perch. The picture shows a rather small one but I guess they get to be 14 or so inches and fight just as hard as a bass.

Casey was doing the catching at the start and then I started catching as well. It took me a little time to find just the right lures to use.

We stopped and hit a few weed patches although the weeds aren’t up much yet, they need another couple of weeks and they will be really perfect.

But the largest bass of the day, caught by Casey, right before we were leaving for the day.

Casey’s really dark bass measured in at 17″ and fought hard and jumped high out of the water a few times, just to make it more exciting.

I told Casey I was going to modify the picture using Photoshop but he worked to hard for me to do that to him, this time around.

Does Casey look happy or what? Congrats and thanks for the awesome day.

We Were Fishing And Happy To Be On The Water

Well Sunday was a little rainy but it was also quite warm, a great day to go fishing. We saw, well heard one other person on the water. Later as we were getting ready to leave a the end of the day we saw two other people, just driving away from the water.

We knew the forecast was rain so we brought our rain gear. I had on my chest waders, which covered me to the arm pits and had on a thick sweater. I only pulled my rain coat over my head when it was down pouring, which was only about 6 or 8 times through out the day. Just enough to keep it from running down my neck and back.

I kept watching the water build up through the day, at Jamie’s end of course. Not sure why but his end always sits deeper in the water. Ha

Oh yeah a fishing tip.

Bass And Pickerel Fishing Tip

Well before the main tip I would like to add a reminder of a previous important tip .

Look For New Green Weeds In Spring

When spring finally arrives and the new weeds start forming they produce oxegyn for the water and makes for a great place for fish to hangout.

I always look for fresh growth in the water and usually I will find a fish there.

Predator Fish Will Hide Behind A Single Stalk

I was watching a fishing show the other day and the guy mentioned about how bass will hide behind a single stalk or weed in the water. I just said ‘Well DUH!” I’ve know that for years.

Sunday I was telling Jamie that and as we moved around I was focusing on the lily pads and new lily flowers. As long as the wind was down, even though it was still raining we were pulling them out of those exact spots.

Fighting The Weeds

Back when I was fishing with Kerry he showed me how to tie up a lead so that it wouldn’t grab so many weeds so I gave his technique a try and found that it seemed to work so much better.

I am sure that is why I out fished Jamie so much on Sunday. I still caught up on some weeds but for the most part I think I probably got triple the weed free retrieves so we are going to get together and tie some for the next trip.

When we get out again and use the new setup I will write another post explaining how I tied them up so you can give them a try as well.

Water Temperature Was A Huge Factor

Just before I finish up this post I would like to add that when we found a little cove that was off the main cove we were fishig the water temp was about 8 or 10 degrees warm. I am just guessing at the temp difference but I am sure I’m close.

Well I was getting strikes everywhere I threw my bait. Then I threw it at a single lily flower and before or just as the bait hit the water it was destroyed by a hungry pickerel. It flew out of the water like it had wings.

I did that on the next lily pad as well and this time the pickerel jumped clean out of the water to come down right on top of my bait.

When it comes to salmon fishing, remember that there are quite a few things that you need to be resonant of in order for you to be successful. Like any partisan who is after a certain rocking horse, or for that matter an experience, salmon fishing is sure as shooting something that comprises many composite workings. There are quite a few affairs that you need to know, like for representative where on the button you can fish for salmon. Other than that you need to also be careful of what kind of gear you need. And to be genuine, the list does not end here either.

You should be alert that like most rocking horses there are certain dangers that are linked to salmon angling. In most cases, fishing for salmon takes place in the wilderness. The truth is other wildlife such as bears may be crossing that particular area. This is why you need to get an accomplished opinion of what arenas are the best and also the safest when it comes to salmon angling.

Another way in which you can find out Selective Information is to check out a few of the tourist offices that are offering salmon fishing as an attraction. They are sure to offer the said experience at a lower rate for locals. This is where you need to do an individual search on your own. Having said that it is also worthwhile to check out within your neck of the woods if there are many salmon angling radicals who band up unitedly and venture into areas where salmon is abundant. Besides the adventure you are sure to come across many boosters as well.

If you seem to come crosswise many dead ends when it comes to brilliant for opportunities with reckon to salmon angling, try joining a few blogs and word boards online. You are sure to come across many articles on what you should do in order to be prepared for salmon fishing. Not only that there are quite a few leads you will be able to gather from interacting with a vast array of mortals who are into salmon fishing. Selective Information on which areas are shorter, what gear to take, which itineraries are better and even adjustment spots can be easily told apart by talking to enthusiasts of sportfishing.

Finally just make you are know what your status is with wish to salmon fishing. Ask yourself whether you are an amateur or whether you are following this just as a avocation and not as an occupation. All this Selective Information will sure help you when it comes to gaining more data for yourself.

Even if this sounds like an overwhelming undertaking, understanding saltwater fly fishing basics is not really that difficult. This certainly has been a great deal published about saltwater fly fishing. In fact, you will find more information about accessories, and it may feel like you have been inundated with information if you have never picked up a fly rod. However, just like any other fishing, fly fishing can be complicated or as simple as you would like to make it. However, understand that you do not need a lot of knowledge or equipment to start successfully. In fact, you do not even need to invest significant amounts of your savings on equipment. Here are the basic equipment needs that will help you get started.

The first thing you will need is a good fly rod. Most saltwater fly anglers recommend an 8 or 9 weight for average salt water fishing. This includes the average saltwater fish in the Northeast such as bluefish or striped bass.  Most anglers recommend a rod length of typically about 9 feet long, since they give you the leverage that you need to cast the line. Anything much longer than that becomes hard handle. Most tackle shops will carry a good quality rod for somewhere around $100.

The next most important piece of equipment that you will need is a good reel to match your rod. The good news is the confusion is easy to wade through. Since reels and fishing rods are rated the same, and an eight weight reel will match up with an eight weight rod. If you plan on using your fishing rod primarily in salt water settings, a large, arbor reel is typically a best choice. The benefits of these include wider deepest pools that allow you the room that you need for a couple of hundred yards a fly line backing, as well as your fly line. This additional line is necessary in the event that you hook a large fish that make a long run. This type of fly reel system can be purchased for well under $100.

The next piece that you will need is fly line and backing. Inexpensive fly lines are a good choice for those just starting out. Make sure the line weight matches your rod and reel, and that you use a floating weight forward line. You will not need sinking lines right away. Before you add your fly line to the reel, fill it with fly line backing.  Dacron line rated at 20 to 30 pound test is usually your best option. It is typically best to ask the tackle shop to wind the line for you, since they have winding machines.

The next piece of tackle that will be required is a leader. Made either from monofilament line or fluorocarbon line, leaders are typically the same length as your fishing rod, and are attached to your fly line before you tie the fly. Your local retailer should be able to recommend ideal leader sizes for the type of fish that you will be attempting to catch. It is important to remember that leaders are generally tapered, which allows them to unfurl at the end of the cast.

Talk to others who fish locally for deciding which type of flies to use. As a general rule of thumb, a small selection of surface flies and streamers are usually sufficient. For those just starting out, the employees in a local tackle shop can provide this information. After you have been fishing a few times, you will start to figure out what works best for you.

Holy crap did it rain on my parade Sunday.

Well it was quite that bad, the rain was that bad but my day of fishing wasn’t bad at all. I was catching more fish from my little float tube than the guys that passed me in their boats. I told them to start fishing the weeds but they looked at me like I had two heads. Not sure what that was about, but they won’t move any closer to the weeds. Later I thought maybe it was because of their motor. My motor, my two legs, were adjustable for the shallower water.

I wasn’t going to go fishing but we borrowed my friend Gary’s car for the weekend so we could pick up some gardening things. We worked hard all day Saturday and while we were having supper I decided I would go fishing Sunday as the weather looked good. I keep saying I won’t listen to the weather guy any more but I keep falling for his lies.

I got up pretty early as I thought I might get in some good fishing before the wind picked up and I did. I think I got about 5 hours of fishing and catching in before I had to move to a more protected area.

Well someone should have been there with a video camera to watch me move from one side of the road to the other without taking off my flippers and I didn’t walk backwards so it looked pretty strange.

I got in the water on the more protected side and headed to the first protected spot. I think I had about 3 fish when the skies opened and the rain came down so hard it hurt. Of course I was about 15 minutes at top speed from the shore. That’s one thing I don’t care for about the float tube, it takes a long time to go any distance. Of course it’s great in the shallow and weeds where other boats can’t easily get in and out of.

I wasn’t far from shore at all yet I could barely see the shore through the rain. I was soaked to the skin and maybe deeper so all I could do was laugh. I think I stopped laughing and really started working those flippers when I heard thunder, I hate being on the water when it thunders.

I still had about 7 hours of great fun before I headed back home.

Oh yeah, it sucks fishing alone. I much prefer to share the experience so I don’t look so goofy yelling fish on, plus I suck bad at trying to take pictures with one hand.

If you are interested in getting into fly fishing then there is some beginner fly fishing information that you will would like to learn. It is important to take the beginner fly fishing basics into consideration to enable you to really discover the sport of fly fishing and possess the most fun and success with it possible.

The Basics

The important things you have to know if you are a fly fishing beginner is that fly fishing it happens to be not difficult. Maybe you have heard from others that must be a skilled sport, one that requires many talent but really more people participate in the sport for the fun of it rather than anything else.

What you need

Of course there are hundreds of different devices that one could get for the sport of beginner fly fishing but there are just one or two that you really need, which are the basics. It is crucial that you take the time to choose fly fishing equipment that is well balanced and usually suited to the particular fishing situation.

Depending on the water and the weather conditions you are likely to want to choose a specific lure and fishing rod, and with beginner fly fishing equipment it is vital to choose the gear with a certain type of fishing in mind.

There are 2 types of flies that are typically used in beginner fly fishing which are: flies that rest on the water and flies that go below the surface of the water. Poppers are especially popular, namely because they could be made to imitate a wide variety of things from an injured baitfish to a frog, and they are often crafted from several materials. Balsa, cork, foam, spun deer hair, these are just a few of the different varieties of material that you can have your poppers created from.

Also think about how big is the hook that you purchase, and this refers to the gap that is located between the point and the shank. For general trout fishing you will additionally use sizes 6 through 20 the most and for panfish sizes 10 through 16 are more commonly used.

Additionally, you will want to get yourself some fly fishing equipment such as flyline, and these flylines are classified by weight, taper, and density. Again you should make certain you know about what type of fishing situation you are going to be getting into and this will aid to properly determine what flyline to get.

A Brief Introduction

It is often easy to find a bargain pair of wading shoes on Amazon, eBay or in Wal-Mart:  in anyones’ eyes $50 or whatever must seem a snip.  However, such ‘bargains’ are illusory, little more than a false economy.  Don’t forget these words of wisdom, “You get what you pay for”.  An anglers’ wading boot is as vital a piece of kit as is his rod, reel, or fly: with the wrong kit, fishing can be so much less enjoyable.  Bear in mind as well, that plunging into a river in a pair of standard hiking boots, sneakers or whatever else is not advised and conversely, using your fishing boots to hike trails and so on will do them no good either: wading shoes as the name implies, are a specialist piece of kit, designed especially for one purpose.

Felt Soled Boots?

For some time it has been held that felt soled wading boots are the best, providing the greatest flexibility and traction.  However, recent technological advances, coupled with a greater awareness of the need to ameliorate the introduction of environmentally-unfriendly micro-organisms (aquatic nuisance species, or ANS) into our waterways, have led to the introduction of a new style of angling footwear that whilst providing the necessary grip, and ankle support, but also lessen the conditions liked by micro-organisms and are easier to clean and keep clean.  A fine example are Simms G4 Guide Boots, complete with new ‘Cleanstream’ technology; well worth checking these out.

The wading shoe you buy should be comfortable and have the proper foot support when walking through water, and your choice may be influenced by the conditions you’ll be fishing in – speed of water current, type of terrain underfoot, and the like.  When fly fishing these types of rivers, river talons or studded cleats are highly recommended.  River talons and cleats fit around a standard wading shoe and have small, metal spikes on the bottom.  These spikes, in combination with the metal it is attached to, provide the ultimate in footing.  River talons are highly recommended for the angler who will be fishing in rivers that are extremely rocky, deep and have fast-flowing currents.

Does Size Matter?

One point to be aware of is that due to differences in the systems of foot measurement, buyers in the USA & Canada are advised to purchase wading boots a size one greater than their actual shoe size, whereas in the UK for example, boot sizes equate more accurately to ones’ shoe size.  Most good stores that sell items such as the Simms G4 will have size charts and in some cases, written advice.  Further, most will stock suitable socks designed to go with the boots, as well as cleats previously mentioned.

To Sum Up

A good quality wading boot or shoe provides purchase in slippery, fast moving water courses – leading to more enjoyable and safer wading.  In general look for boots that principally offer:

• Good ankle support
• Ease of cleaning
• A solid grip

An angler wading in a river using just sandals, sneakers or a pair of standard gum boots on their feet will find themselves sliding around, constantly at risk of falling with consequences possibly more painful than simple wounded pride.