What Is Sport Fishing?
March 15, 2010 by Lyle Holmes · Leave a Comment
Most people think of fishing in three different categories. There is commercial fishing which is done for profit. There is recreational fishing which is done for fun. Another form of recreational fishing that is done both for fun and competitiveness is known as sport fishing.
The methods of sport fishing will vary depending on where the fishing is being done at. It also will include the type of fish that the angler is looking to get. Sport fishing is usually done with a hook, line, and rod and reel as opposed to nets or other fishing resources.
The most targeted fish in sport fishing include tuna, marlon, sailfish, mackerel, shark, and tarpon. Sport fishermen almost always keep their catch for a couple of various reasons.
Trophy fishing is a common reason people choose sports fishing. They will bring the fish to shore and kill them so they can be weighed or turned in the trophy fish. Depending on where the fishing is done they might also be eaten by the people who catch them.
There are many areas where guides are available to take ordinary people out on a sport fishing expedition. This is common for people on vacation in exotic locations such as Cancun Mexico. You can have a great day out in the ocean and possibly catch a trophy fish to remember it by.
As you get hooked on the sport many people choose to do take sport fishing to another level. They will target some of the best locations all around the world and plan vacations around these trips!
Summary: Most people think of fishing in three different categories. There is commercial fishing which is done for profit. There is recreational fishing which is done for fun. Another form of recreational fishing that is done both for fun and competitiveness is known as sport fishing.
First Time Carp Fishing Tips
March 11, 2010 by Lyle Holmes · Leave a Comment
Carp fishing is a unique style of fishing that may require you to talk to an expert to get specific tips. However we will list a few things you can keep in mind if you are considering carp fishing as a hobby sport.
Carp fishing requires equipment that is different than other types of fishing. For starters you will use a specialized small tent to sit in while you are waiting for the fish to bite.
The tent offers you protection from the outside weather because carp fishing is often done in the winter months. It should be large enough to let you to move around in comfortably as well.
The fishing equipment for carp fishing is unique and best to be purchased at a specialized carp fishing store. This will include purchasing a rod, hook and bait that you will use to fish with.
Fishing for carp will require that you purchase quality equipment that will hold up to the requirements of this special sport. Other equipment that is handy to have includes:
- sharp scissors
- bait needle
- binoculors
- foreceps
- super glue
- degorgers
- bait drill
- gardiner loop tying device
- sink tubing
- imitation bait
- cork balls
- splicing needle
You can Google search these words for a complete explanation on what each does and the reason for them.
Carp fishing is a sport that requires a certain mind set, but as a hobby can be a fun relaxing way to spend your free time. It is easy to set up for and can be done anywhere carp are found.
Summary: Carp fishing is a unique style of fishing that may require you to talk to an expert to get specific tips. However we will list a few things you can keep in mind if you are considering carp fishing as a hobby sport.
Slide-Bait Fishing – Angling From The Cliffs!
March 11, 2010 by Lyle Holmes · Leave a Comment
The subject during a recent conversation was extreme fishing.” It started with one’s comment about these “wild men,” somewhere along the Mississippi, who would stick their hands in submerged traps to let a catfish try and swallow their hands then pull the greedy catfish up and flip in into a boat.
Then, of course, the conversation turned to Fishing in Hawaii; kayak fishing in the deep blue… free-dive spear fishing for big tuna and wahoo in open ocean… trying to tag a bill-thrashing marlin alongside the boat. In this congenial arena of fishing tales one-upsmanship all of the well-known fishing venues for which Hawaii has been noted were discussed except one.
For all of the fishing Hawaii offers, few are so uniquely tied to the islands as slide-baiting. Ask any local fisherman to name a single prized fish here in Hawaii and many of the responses will come back, the ulua (oo loo’ ah).” The Hawaiian name for a trevally weighing over ten pounds, the ulua is one the largest of all Hawaiian fishes caught from the shore. Growing well in excess of a hundred pounds, ulua are fierce fighters and popular table fare as well.
Among the most popular environs for ulua are the deep drops that lie off of many of the islands’ rocky coasts. And while the underwater topography might be perfect for fish, the anglers wanting to fish these domains are faced with some precarious fishing spots often characterized by precarious ledges, sharp rocks, and threatening waves.
The volcanic origin of the islands in which lava flows added to the coastline over the years in which the islands were formed created a miles of shorelines which end abruptly with a drop into the ocean. In these areas, it’s not uncommon to find immediate water depths of sixty feet or more within an easy casting distance. These areas, often ten feet or more above the water, are the haunts of Hawaii’s slide-bait fishermen!
As a youngster, I was always fascinated by a white marker on an overlook along a highway on Oahu’s east side. I had learned that it memorialized a fisherman who had drowned after being washed off the ledge by large waves. Looking over the rocky coast which jutted anywhere from three to ten feet above the water, it was easy to see that getting back on to land after falling into the water was pretty close to impossible on a calm day let alone at night (the preferred time for this type of fishing) and when there are any waves to speak of.
Yet despite the obvious risks, slide-baiting is the venue of choice for many of Hawaii’s top shore fishermen many of whom have achieved membership in the 100# club, an elite group of anglers who have caught an ulua of a hundred pounds or more.
Slide-baiting starts off with the largest shore fishing tackle you will come across. The poles are heavy-duty twelve to fourteen-foot casting poles equipped with conventional reels like the Penn 4-0′s and 6-0′s loaded with 50# – 75# test line. The rig is comprised of weights between 8-10 ounces connected to the main line with a large ring and weaker line intended to break away when the fish is hooked or when the line needs to be retrieved. Generally, a slide baiter will cast his line out once at the beginning of the session. Since each member of a group might have three to four poles making for a pretty crowded fishing perch, the only time lines are reeled back in is when a fish hits or when it’s time to leave.
During the session, the fishermen slide their chosen bait down the line with a special leader. A hook is fastened to a stiff wire leader with a pigtail swivel on the other end allowing it to be attached to the main line. The bait slides down as far as the ring at the end of the main line preventing the bait from touching the bottom. Baits are slid down throughout the session without the fishermen ever having to worry about checking their bait or risking entanglement with other lines.
When a fish is caught, the prospect of bringing it up on the rocks from waters some ten feet or more below can be pretty tricky. A special gaff hook with an open ring and rope is slid down the main line down to the fish which is gaffed by jerking up from under the fish then pulling it up with the rope. It’s a pretty slick technique that takes a bit of practice especially with a fish that weighs in at fifty to a hundred pounds and more.
Most of us will never experience fighting a hundred pound ulua from a rocky ledge but a look at any of the trophies these skilled anglers have brought up might convince you that this is a pretty extreme form of fishing. It’s a form of fishing you’ll seldom hear about but is going on in Hawaii at some awfully precarious spots on almost any moonless night!
The author, Richard Young, is the creator of http://www.HawaiiBeachcombers.com, a site which includes Hawaii fishing adventures and other ocean recreational activities popular among island residents.
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