Surf fishing might look like a great deal of calm and easy fun. Some people make it seem easy, but surf fishing is a lot harder than you may think. Let's dive right in. Surf Fishing is Not That Easy There are many calculations that you have to make in order to have a successful day, like the wind, the current, wave height, floating kelp, and the positioning of the rocks. All of that information needs to be factored in before you can cast your line and get started. The First thing You Need to Do The first thing that you need to do before you attempt surf fishing is to prepare ahead of...
Video game fishing has taken off in popularity of the years. Its not only played by novice anglers but also by the pros. Some people who have never even cast a line in real life are playing them. Video game fishing is just that good! It's the weekend and you wake up early to drive to your favorite fishing spot. But before you get dressed, you look out the window only to see that the weather forecast was wrong again. It is supposed to rain today. So your fishing trip is cancelled, right? Wrong! You can fish right in your own living room. The game manufacturer Activision Value Publishing Inc., has teamed up with the Rapala Group,...
In the culture of "no child left behind" we are leaving countless children in the dust of our inattention, and on the swings of media leadership. The benefits of fishing can change and even reverse this trend. Let's dive right in. Benefits of Fishing for Kids Beyond standardized testing and social work scrutiny, our children need parents and friends to spend quality time teaching life's best lessons person to person, hand to hand, and line by life line. How can we do this? By taking our kids fishing. A Great First Step It sounds like a very simple solution to a complex problem; however it would a great first step toward a healed society....
I love going on vacation to Florida. I have been vacationing to Florida and taking fishing charters at least once each year since I was a little kid. Let's dive right in. A Great Vacation Includes Fishing Charters My parents, siblings and I would pile into our family station wagon and make the long drive from Wisconsin to Florida every summer. We would stop at camp grounds along the way and spend at least two weeks as close to the ocean as we could find a place to stay. Endless Hours I remember spending endless hours on the beach shores looking out on all the large charter boats that passed me by. I...
A lot of anglers employ fishing guides when they travel and are not familiar with the best areas to fish at their destinations. However, others are unsure about using fishing guides. Let's dive right in. Do You Really Need Fishing Guides? "Do I really need a fishing guide?" is usually one of the first questions asked from anglers going on their first fishing trip. It's impossible to accurately answer that question with a "yes" or a "no", but we can give you the information you need to know to answer the question by yourself. Know What You're Getting Fishing guides can be worth having as long as you know exactly what you're getting....
