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.

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.

New Brunswick is one of the famous provinces of Canada and the capital of this city is Fredericton also popular as well. This province is gifted with the Bay of Fundy, which is known to be one of the highest tides of the world. New Brunswick is also known for various beautiful places and amusements parks. Tourists can also enjoy fishing, water sports and hiking in the mountains which make this area so desirable for self catering holiday rentals for the whole family.

First thing to do in New Brunswick is enjoying the mountain climbing, biking and walking in the various beautiful trails including the popular the International Appalachian Trail and Mount Katahdin. Tourists interested in biking can hire the bikes from the local shops. While hiking and biking you can also enjoy the beautiful landscapes and sight seen of this city. Tourists can also learn hiking from the experts. Holiday home rentals are very popular in this area of Canada.

Being surrounded with the water this city is also popular for the various beaches including Parlee Beach and the Kelly’s Beach which is located in Kouchibouguac Park. Beaches of this city are famous for the warm water which is suitable for swimming. You can also enjoy various water sports such as sailing, surfing and jet skiing. Besides these water sports visitors can also enjoy the delicious seafood included various varieties of fishes.

Other thing that can be enjoyed in this city is fishing. This is the most important sports of the people in this area. Particularly, salmon fishing is famous in this area which is done in deep sea with the help of fishing boats. Tourists can hire the fishing boats and enjoy the fishing. Mirimachi River is the most famous place for fishing. While fishing, tourists can also enjoy the tempting dishes made by the different varieties of fishes. Catch a fish and cook it back at your holiday rental and relax for the evening.

If you get bored with the beaches and fishing then this city has many more things to do. One of them is enjoying the water and amusement parks such as, magic mountain Water Park and crystal amusements parks. Theses are the fun filled places for your kids and family. Tourists can enjoy various slides and water slides such as zig zag pool, swimming pool, pool dance and boating.

Besides these slides tourists can enjoy delicious food and casinos which are most attracted feature of these parks. Music shows and dance shows can also be enjoyed in these parks. Visitors can also hit the dance floor in the mini discos which are the part of these parks.

In addition, this place also offers the beautiful species of flora and fauna in the Grand Manan national park of fundy island. Different types of birds are also kept in this beautiful park. This park is always filled with the numerous ornithologists who come here for the study of various species of plants. This park also offers the breath taking view of reserving falls famous for its crystal clear water. This park is also suitable for various picnic spots where families can enjoy the beautiful landscapes along with delicious food and drinks.

Families come to New Brunswick, Canada to rent holiday accommodation as there is so much to do and see and use their rental accommodation as a base to explore this varied part of Canada.

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After years of fly fishing Atlantic salmon and Brook trout in New Brunswick, every chance I got, I was introduced to smallmouth bass fishing and decided to give my fly rod a try on some smallies. That’s a day I will not soon forget as it was an experience that was completely different from any other fly fishing experience I had to that point.

Fly fishing for salmon and trout has a specific feel when the strike comes but nothing even close to a smallmouth strike on a fly. It was a powerful strike and the fight was spectacular with so many jumps and spins I was dizzy. Oh yeah, plus that fact that they spin your float tube around and around if you can’t lock your feet to the bottom some how. Great fun.

I can thank my friend Kerry for that experience although he never tried the fly rod so he doesn’t know what he missed. It was completely different that fishing smallies with a spinning rod, as much fun as that is.

Even the water I fished was different than the brooks, ponds and rivers I fished for salmon and trout. Now I was fly fishing lakes looking for lily pads and weeds more than open water.

Smallmouth bass on the fly is heart stopping action and I can’t get enough of it. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time to do all the fishing I want to do, bummer. Maybe we need to move to a more southern climate, eh? Not really though, I love New Brunswick.

I guess, for now, I will just have keep dreaming about fly fishing for smallmouth bass in New Brunswick, well at least until spring arrives once again.

As I was sitting here looking out into my backyard, watching the rain it brought back a memory of freezing my butt off. I could have left at any time but the fishing was awesome and well I just couldn’t leave, so I just froze instead. I go a little more prepared these days.

Doesn’t being outdoors imply that you have to rough it, get dirt on your hands, and be satisfied and content with whatever weather you get? Not necessarily, though it is possible to have a fairly successful trip even without adequate preparation. Who likes to fish with cold water oozing down their back, though? Dress comfortably for success and you will be prepared to face whatever weather Mother Nature throws your way.

Unlike much of the rest of the U.S., the northeast often experiences rapid weather changes in a short period of time. While summers are hot and dry, winter can be freezing and wet. For the best approach, it is best to use a layering system to stay comfortable. With temperatures fluctuating as much as 30 degrees in an eight-hour stretch, you should take advantage of layers to be able to handle it all. Staying comfortably dry is easy when you can add or subtract layers as needed.

You can often head out on a summer morning and see cool, crisp weather, even when forecasters predict 90 degrees. At 5 in the morning, many fishermen expect closer to 65 degrees, and wear a t-shirt with a flannel buttoned over it. Sound familiar? What happens when you hit the water and the boat speeds up? Instead, add a light jacket or windbreaker. Nighttime fishing is about the same. When you leave the dock, the temperature is nice and warm, and you dress accordingly. However, as the temperature goes down, you get cold.

One of the most significant benefits to a light weight jacket or windbreaker is the small amount of space they take up and of course they weigh so little making them easy to carry.  Many fishermen find they fold up conveniently and stow right in a tackle box and they can be easily reached if needed. Windbreakers offer dual benefit – especially if you purchase the right kind. Some have only snap or only zipper closure. You’re really better of purchasing one that has a dual closure – as the snaps over a zipper can help keep water out especially if you’ve got wind and rain.  The other benefit of course is this material helps seal your body temperature in while it keeps the wind and rain out.  A hood is also helpful and most windbreakers and light jackets have ‘stow-way’ hoods that hide inside the collar.

It is critical to stay warm in the cooler months. However, as you row or get worked up fishing, you start to get hot while bundled up snugly. Anyone who has had to shovel a path in 30-degree weather knows this dilemma well. You bundle up against the elements, get worked up shoveling, and find yourself hot and sweaty quickly. The wind hits the sweat, and you are suddenly freezing again. Winter sweating can be miserable, so keep the sweating minimal by expending as little energy as possible and dressing in layers. Remove a layer or two to cut down on the perspiration, but still stay warm enough. Once you start feeling cold again, add layers back on one at a time and sit back and enjoy the comfort.

If you love fishing, chances are that you’re going to encounter all manner of weather.  Dress accordingly in layers that are designed to keep you comfortable no matter what the temperature is and how you as an individual react to it.  Remember, you are fishing for fun, but you also want an advantage when you can find one – staying comfortable and dry will help you get an edge when fishing – as it doesn’t focus your attention to how you feel.

Clothing is not the only important thing to consider, you should also consider your fishing supplies. Some of the most popular fishing equipment is Penn Fishing Reels including Penn 975 and Penn 209.

The Chain Pickerel is very addictive to fish and everyone I have ever introduced to chain pickerel fishing have become almost fanatical about it, even to the point where most other fishing gets put to the side for a year or two. I did it myself and still find the draw of the pickerel hard to resist long enough to fish for anything else.

If you want to make your pickerel fishing even more exciting, try using your fly rod from a float tube. So cool, so very cool.

What you don’t know what a chain pickerel is? Sorry about that, let me tell you what I know about them. It won’t take but a minute.

Who is the Chain Pickerel?

The chain pickerel is a fresh water fish related to the pike and distinguishable because of their chain like colouring where the pike is more dotted.

I am not completely sure of all the places in the world the pickerel lives but from my experience and from reading other people’s blogs I know that they live along our North American coast.

I fish them here in New Brunswick but when I lived in Ontario they called walleye by the name pickerel. Which really confused me when I moved down here.

I was just reading something the other on a forum where I guy was saying he fishing chain pickerel North Carolina. I also read on Wikipedia that they range all the way down into Florida. I always thought they only lived in northern climates, guess I learned something new.

The image above is a close up shot on the side of a chain pickerel. Forgive the quality, err lack of quality. I get a bit shakey when I am excited and believe me I get excited pickerel fishing.

The chain pickerel has a distinctive dark chain-like pattern on its greenish sides. It tends to be very dark along the top side and fades down the side to a white belly.

When I first caught a pickerel it’s head and body shape really reminded me of the pike I used to catch in Ontario.

The largest I have landed is 24″ but my buddy in the other end of my boat landed a 26″ one. Well he brought it to the boat, but made me land it. It was his first every pickerel and he wasn’t about to go near that mouth.

I have heard from others that I fish with that they can exceed 40″. Wouldn’t mind hooking into that ole girl.

What Do They Eat? Or maybe what won’t they eat?

Pickerel like to ambush smaller fish. That is what they are waiting for when I cast to them. They will also clean out of the water for a flying insect and will eat leeches, frogs and I wouldn’t want to be a small bird hitting the water to close to a pickerel.

Anything that gets in that toothy grin isn’t likely to get out. I don’t even like to clean my hands after just releasing one. I like my fingers just the way they are, all of them.

I have watched them turn and grab a bait hanging over the water immediately after releasing them. They are as fast as lightning. Scary stuff, exciting stuff.

What I Use To Get Their Attention

After fishing pickerel for more than a decade or two I have a few confidence baits but I do try all kinds of things. I usually start out with a confidence bait and when I see there is action I try the new things.

When I am in open water, or very sparse weeds I like Rapala baits.

I do use my spinning rod most of the time, again sticking to the weeds.

When using my spinning gear I still stick to the weeds most of time. I cast to bother the weeds and the open water but stay close to the edges.

As for the baits well everyone has their favorite confidence baits that seem to work most of the time year after year. I can’t give out the name of that particular bait but I can tell you it’s soft plastic.

Jamie, keep tight lipped on this one, okay?

I like using frogs but have only caught a few. I asked about this on a forum and they were saying that I hadn’t purchased the right kind of frog.

I know they like frogs and have had hundreds of hits and explosions, just only ever hooked a very few of them. I still had a blast throwing it out there and watching the action. It never gets old.

Jamie had the right frogs this year but I didn’t have the right hook length for that one. I will have some of them thar frogs and appropriate hooks for next season.

As for other lures, well if you have bass lures, then you have what it takes to catch pickerel, just be aware that pickerel have teeth that will slice and dice baits. Think about pinching down the barbs as pickerel can get the lures pretty far back into their throats. Barbless hooks are easy to remove.

It’s wise to use steel leaders as their teeth are like razor blades.

Tip I Learned From Kerry Jones: If you use the head cement used for tying flies you can make the steel lead ends smoother so they pull through the weeds better.

I have watched pickerel come clear right out of the water and smash down on baits just like a big ole bass does. Those are the times I wish I had a head cam. And is your buddy ever looking when that happens. Nope, he’s busy starring at his own line.

I like to use my fly rod and I like getting into the weeds. For that I have to use big hairy bass bugs and frogs. It’s heart stopping.

When the weeds are sparse or it’s early spring I will use a Mickey Finn or any bright coloured streamer. I like running it just an inch or two below the surface so I can still see the fly. I really love to see the strike.

I tend to get worn out much quicker using my fly rod, so I always bring my spinning gear with me so I can continue even when I am beat.

Chain Pickerel Scientific Detail on Wikipedia