A boat is a big investment, and one which every owner wants to take care of. When a boat is in storage or not being used it is a good idea to use a boat cover to protect it from the elements. This article is all about how to ensure you select the right boat cover. Measuring Up One of the most crucial steps in finding the right boat cover is to accurately measure the vessel, which is easier said than done. While you might expect to be able to refer to an owner’s manual or sales brochure for accurate measurements, it’s common that boats don’t match up precisely to their documentation. For this reason, it’s always better to measure the boat yourself. It might
I just want you to rethink the way you approach Mackerel fishing, consider them as a worthy opponent a fish to be reckoned with and enjoyed as a species, not just a bait fish. There are many ways you can really enjoy this species so please read on and learn all there is about the Mackerel. The Mackerel The Mackerel is a very underrated UK fish found in our waters from April to October, however they are caught at all times of the year, but not in any significant numbers. They are a very powerful fighting fish pound for pound, built for speed with a sharp nose, muscle bound body and efficient v shaped tail. Mackerel live in shoals and vary their depth according to the water temperature
Tackle companies are constantly bringing out new, better fishing tackle. We see a new advert about the latest reel that helps you cast a little further. We then read an article about some top surf caster who can rocket a sinker 5% further than any similar reel, WOW! The new sharper hook reaches the market place, etched in chemicals to become sharper than any other hook before it… I want one of these. A new rig system comes out offering the best bait presentation humanly possible. It is tested and tested and amazingly catches more than any other rig out there! Are you caught in this trap? Do you find yourself always looking for what you can treat yourself to next? Do you find yourself
Sea fishing changes all the time, generally for the better and normally inline with modern material technology having a huge baring on the tackle we use allowing us to fish lighter, cast further and spend more on the latest gear. I do notice though that we tend to use more and more “old Fashioned” techniques with a modern twist, I mentioned this recently within my article onfishing for Bass at night. Anyway one massive area of growth within Sea fishing is the use of imitation and attraction devices, better known as lures. Lets concentrate on the subject matter ” How to Sea Fish With Lures”. What Are Fishing Lures? If you look in the dictionary a lure is described as “Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person
As with most sporting activities, a certain degree of risk is involved. Sea Fishing does not top the list of the most dangerous sports, but mishaps are very common. We explore some regular injuries associated with fishing and how simple measures can help overcome and avoid them altogether. If you want to see some possible nasty injuries look for fishing injury in google NB not for the feint hearted!! Fishhook Flesh Wounds Arguably the most common of all fishing injuries are fishhook wounds. When you find yourself hooked, it’s best to go straight to a healthcare practitioner immediately – a local clinic or your doctor will have the tools to remove it properly. Underlying tissue and nerves, depending on how deep the hook is, can
If you are a sea angler and would like to know of some products you can purchase to help you tackle whatever game you please, say hello to the Imax X LITE Floatation Suit. This suit is a godsend for anyone who’s out at sea on a regular basis, or even if you’re out at sea for the first time. If you’re even thinking about sea fishing, you’ll need to at least check out this gear, because it’s designed to save your life. You may also want to check this out if you’re a regular fisherman and have guests on your boat. This could be what saves you from feeling like you were too late saving someone else. This suit is designed to help you
The ocean can be a daunting opponent. Miles upon miles of open water stretch in every direction. The fish could really be anywhere. Over the centuries fishermen have learned to pay close attention to the subtle clues that fish may lurk below. Disturbances on the ocean’s surface, changes in current and increased bird life are three such examples. Of course there are countless other clues, strategies and superstitions fishermen have used when trying to locate fish. Yet in today’s technologically driven fishing world there is one piece of equipment which drastically reduces the amount of time, energy and effort spent locating fish. This piece of technology is, of course, the sonar (fish finder). But simply having a £800 or more sonar unit (fish finder) installed
I am delighted to bring you this guest post from American Angler Curt. A Published Author on fresh water Bass fishing int the USA. Many of the modern techniques we are now employing with LRF and HRF fishing. The other area of technique is Japan who are also masters at soft plastic lures. Please share the article with the social buttons if you find it of value. Thanks The Baits That Never Stop Catching Fish Guest Post By Curt Snow I’ve been a freshwater bass fisherman for going on 30 years. During those 30 years, I’ve seen soft plastic lures come and go. I’ve fished hundreds and hundreds of bass tournaments and I’m also a professional guide. So you could say that I’ve been around
As the cold weather draws in for the winter, many boat owners use this as an opportunity to put their boats into storage for the coldest months. This could be paying to store it at a climate-controlled boat storage facility, or just dumping it in the back garden under a boat cover. This is a great opportunity to inspect a boat for propeller damage. Nicks and chips aren’t much to worry about as they can be repaired relatively easily, but eventually you’ll get to a point where the damage is so severe that it cannot simply be bent back into shape. It doesn’t matter how careful you are with your boat, at some point you will strike something with your propeller and it will be damaged. Continuing to use
Fox’s Warrior S carp rod Fox’s Warrior S carp rod is synonymous amongst the carp angling fraternity due to its feature packed design and top build quality, and can be used as a great Bass rod. This award winning rod is one of the best sellers in the UK and has set the benchmark for all others on the market. These rods represent brilliant value for money along with solid reliability and stunning aesthetics for Coarse Fishing Tackle! Although they are positioned at the entry level end of the market, the Warrior S doesn’t have the feel, look or finish of other rods in this price bracket. The rods progressive action gives it a brilliant all-round ability to not only play fish, but also cast
