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There are many ways to catch fish. A fisherman can surely catch fish with his hands. He can catch fish with a spear. He could even cast a net over a school of fish, however awkward it may be at first. All of these methods can be effective with practice but they offer the same disadvantage to the fisherman: the catch is restricted to only shallow water varieties of fish.

On the other hand, many believe that it is the fishing rod that is the fisherman’s most basic, most important weapon. With a fishing rod, your chances of getting a good catch are very much improved.

When it comes to game fishing, that is, fishing for large, offshore fish, a fishing rod is a necessity. You just can’t do without it.

If you’re new at fishing, a fishing rod will be your main investment. It is the one, essential tool that makes most fishing possible and enjoyable. Oftentimes, just manipulating a fishing rod can become addictive for many people.

Here are some guidelines that will help you select the right fishing rod for your needs. Read the rest of this entry »

Okay – I’ll admit it. I’m not the world’s greatest fisherman. Not by a long way. But I have to say I’m quite proud of this Garfish (34 inches) I caught last Sunday – it’s by far the best thing I’ve caught from the shore in the small town on the little Atlantic island on which I live!

Having spent many an afternoon fishing for small bait fish and catching either nothing or very little, Sunday was no exception. I’d spend a couple of hours sat there watching my float bob up and down while small fish stole the bait.

Getting a bit tired of this I decided to just put on a bigger hook and more bait – not thinking I’d necessarily catch anything – but feeling safe in the knowledge at least if there was a few pieces of bait on the hook I might at least not to have to be brining it in and casting it out every two or three minutes. First cast my float shot under the water within seconds – and I knew I had something half decent as soon as the line went taught.

It was a really fun fish to bring in. If you imagine a mini-swordfish jumping out of the water and throwing it’s head around in anger – that’s about the best way to describe it. Once I’d got it in, I didn’t know quite what to do with it – there was no way I was putting my fingers in that mouth! So – it was soon out of it’s misery and heading for the dinner table next day…

The big hook taught me something…. I now have a new philosophy on fishing!

If I’m going to spend a day not catching – I’d rather be trying for a big nothing than a small nothing…

I recently bought a new basic filleting knife after I lost my previous one between some rocks where I live on the coast  – I wish I’d seen this adjustable one from ebladestor.com before I’d bought it! It looks ideal… Here’s the description;

The unique design of the Seven-Step Adjustable Fillet allows you to adjust the length of the blade at 1/2″ intervals from 5 1/2″ to 9″ by depressing a locking lever on the top of the handle for the ultimate in versatility. The stainless steel blade provides the ideal degree of flex for fast and easy filleting. This softer steel enables the blade to bend without breaking so that it moves easily through the body of the fish to give you the ideal fillet. The injection-molded handle is contoured for a secure grip, even in slippery conditions.

Very impressive for $19.97 in my opinion…