Much of New Brunswick is under a heavy rain fall this morning. It’s going to feed a lot of streams so the water level’s going to very high again. Good thing we have has some mild weather earlier this month, so it may not be as bad as it would most other years.

I was looking for a video on fly fishing for trout and came across this helpful video on the fact trout seek protection from various things that help them live longer. Knowing these little tips will help you land more trout on the fly.

Enjoy Scott Linden’s Fly Fishing Tips: Trout Hiding Places.

Learn where the trout hide for their protection and you can have great fly fishing days most of the time, just be sure to practice CPR (Catch, Photograph and Release) so our kids have the same opportunity when they start fly fishing for trout.

Have you ever done any fishing from a float tube. I’m not talking about a tire tube you float down stream in. I mean one that was designed to fish from, with a seat and back-rest?

If you have fished from a float tube I am sure you will agree that there is a lot of fun to be had fishing from a float tube and if you haven’t you need to give it a try.

My first trip was with my fly rod. It was for chain pickerel and we had our spinning gear that day. That day is for another post.

The first place I took my float tube fishing trout was to a spot that I have carried my canoe into. I was a rough go with the canoe and by the time I would get in there I was exhausted from fighting my way through the trees. Plus I always had to make at least two trips in order to have all my fishing gear, paddles and life-vest.

When I first started fishing this trout pond I walked in and fished only from the shore. I always caught my dinner but wondered just what it would be like to fish away from the shore.

Some of these ponds I fish used to have rafts that had been constructed from downed trees. They were great but after a few years they would sink to the bottom during spring flooding.

The float tube is so light I can carry it on my back which freed up my hands to carry the rest of what I need to fish for the day. That shorted my time getting on the water and I wasn’t the slightest bit exhausted once I got there.

I immediately saw that I could catch more trout and bigger trout fishing toward the bank instead of fishing from the bank.

My fishing buddies would come fishing with me and of course they would bring their canoes. I would be at the water fishing long before they ever reached the water with their canoes and then they still had to go back for the rest of there gear.

After a few trips like that I got a phone call. Both the buddies I am referring to have now purchased their own float tubes and now they are fishing the same time I am. I haven’t seen them use their canoe since.

So if you haven’t tried float tube fishing yet you are in for a real treat.

Bass fishing is great fun with just about any type of fishing gear but over the years I have really preferred to use my fly rod and fly fish for smallmouth bass. It just doesn’t get any better. I don’t fly fish for bass all the time but on those really calm and hot days I love getting in my float tube and trying a few big ole hairy flies.

A Little Bass History

Bass fishing has a fascinating history. It started in the late 18th century and continues to progress until today.

It probably was originally practised in search for food among the people in the south of the United States. Since then, it has started gaining numerous audiences of all ages and nations. Today, countries such as Australia, Cuba, South Africa, United States and most of Europe participate in this kind of event.

Time-lines

• The year 1768 or 1770 represents the birth of bass fishing sports. Onesimus Ustonson introduced his first multiplying reels to the fishing gurus and lovers. It was later developed into bait caster.
• William Shakespeare Jr. materializes the production of a level wind device and secured its patent on 1897.
• The William J. Jamison Co introduced the overly ornamented Shannon Twin Spinner in 1915 and was improved to create today’s spinner baits.
• In 1932, President Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted the creation of Tennessee Valley Authority and encouraged the creation and building of numerous dams. These dams were later used for culturing different varieties of bass fishes.
• Five years later, DuPont Company filed patent for nylon fishing net, this was later developed into nylon monofilament fishing line.
• The year 1992 is one of the most glorious events in the history of bass fishing. Larry Nixon, the famous fisherman in the history of bass fishing won $1 M total earnings for this sport on this year.

Bass Fish

Several fish species that are being caught in the bass fishing events are the following:

• Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) – Largemouth Bass
• Micropterus dolomieui – Smallmouth bass
• Micropterus punctatus – Kentucky Bass

Other species of Micropterus are also caught but one that remains popular is the Largemouth bass. However, it should be emphasized that Australian Bass are different from the above North American Bass variants although most share similar features.

Perhaps, the most robust success of Bass Fishing was in the 1950s. The popularity of the game during this period is the springboard to the development of modern fishing equipments from bass boats, rods, lines, lures and various fishing gears.

Electronic gears were also incorporated among the host of equipments bass fishers used at that time. Reels of different types, which function in hauling and hoisting, were also created.

The contribution of bass fishing industry to the US economy records $50 to $70 Billion and the number continues to grow. Statistics show that the audience base of this sport is increasing and that more and more people are getting interested in it compared to tennis and golf.

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Fly fishing is a fantastic sport that has been around since the time of Cleopatra. While salmon and trout are the most targeted species for fly fishing there are many who target lesser known fish. Species other than trout include freshwater fish such as pike, bass and carp and saltwater varieties of all types including bigger fish as marlin.

Due to the different fish and types of fishing there is a vast amount of fly fishing equipment to choose from.

Fly Fishing Equipment Types And Uses

• Waders – Fly fishing waders are essential to keep the fisher dry and warm. The two main types of waders are full body waders and knee or hip waders used mainly for small streams or lake edge
  Depending on the conditions to be fished body waders can be obtained in various thicknesses of neoprene for colder conditions or lighter high tech GORE-TEX varieties.
• Reels - Your choice of fly reel will be determined on where you fish and the type of fish you decide to target. If you plan on fishing small streams the best setup will be a three to five weight combination of rod and reel. Larger fish, lakes and rivers require heavier fly rods and reels, this area is more general purpose and a weight 7 to 9 will handle most medium size fish. If you intend chasing game fish such as marlin you will need very high quality big game fly fishing reels
• Rods – Fly rods in the same way as reels come in various weights and lengths depending on the variety of fish chosen. Fly rod weights are coded from 1 through to 12, 1 being very light an 12 being strong and heavy. Your fly rod and lines are the most important fishing tools, always buy the best you can afford, I can highly recommend sage fly fishing equipment.
• Fly Fishing Vessels – Other than using a conventional runabout boat there are there flotation devices to allow the fly fisher to get closer and quietly to his prey. These include float tubes and single man pontoon boats.
• Fly Lines – Choosing the correct line for the fly rod and reel is also of great importance. Without properly matching your fly fishing equipment you will not get the best casting distance. By using for instance a number 7 rod and a number three line is a poor match and will cause casting problems, therefore all of your lines, reels and rods must match to the corresponding weight number.

While reels aren’t so important, the line and rod should be the same, however you can get by buy using one line weight different. With a top quality no 7 rod for example you should be able to cast a number 8 line with ease.

I love the fly fishing vests I’ve had over the year and really feel they are a necessary part of my fly fishing gear, I could see me carrying all the stuff I carry with just a jacket on.

With the different styles of fishing such as dry fly and wet fly, carrying the equipment for each style required can become quite a load. A quality fly fishing vest should keep all your tools and extras organised and within easy reach, and in doing so make each outing an enjoyable and hopefully memorable experience.

As an illustration a days outing on a far-flung river requires that you carry certain supplies. The fishing could change from fishing fast water where you are fishing with a heavy nymph, or to clear deep pools using a sinking line and streamer fly. You may also come across areas that you could use a dry fly or tiny nymphs such as back washes and incoming creeks. All of these conditions require varying lines and fishing flies. Nothing is worse than to be caught out by finding the trout suddenly coming on to a dry fly and all you have is nymping gear with you.

Dependent on the amount of time you have you may also want to something to sustain you. When I spend a day on the river I usually take lunch, a small billy and gas cooker if the area to be fished was in a fire restricted area. Also foul weather gear and spare clothing in the way of light weight but warm polypropelene shirt, socks and leggings. All of this gear requires a serious, good quality fishing vest.

Not only is the fly fishing vest a great way to keep organized, but also ensures that you have everything you need. With a well set up fly vest you can leave all your gear inside ensuring that the next time you venture out everything is where it should be. Get used to keeping the same things in each pocket so you can unconciously locate whatever it is you desire. The majority of vests these days have a host of pockets and compartments for whatever it is you need. Cell phone and camera pockets, pouches for torches,glasses, the list goes on.

Most fishermen will have need for different fly vests. For myself I have 2, one I use for fishing from a boat, canoe or where i know what to expect such as local lakes rivers and streams. This is a lighter vest for basic gear such as fly boxes, leaders, a spare spool, and perhaps an extra reel. On the other side is a full day pack / vest that can house various reels, lines and apparatus for a long day hike.

Obviously the fishing vest you choose will suit your style of fishing, be prepared to spend a little extra and opt for quallity fly fishing vests such as a simms fishing vest, Like the rest of your fly equipment good quality will give years of enjoyment and fond memories.

I went to bible college for 4 years and never missed a day even though I had to drive almost an hour each way. I was dedicated but every day I drove by a number of great trout fishing streams, brooks and rivers. It was tough on those perfect fly fishing days but I never once stopped to wet a line.

It seemed that all my off time was studying and working to pay for college.

The college sat on a hill top overlooking a valley that had streams full of brookies and even some salmon criss-crossing the landscape. About half my classes had a view of that valley and called to me daily until finally I couldn’t take it any more and went to the main office where I explained that I had never missed a day, even when students that lived on campus missed days because of bad weather.

And then I asked for a day off to go fly fishing for trout. Well the profession I was talking to laughed and told me that he had to fight that urge during classes, but that he lived right there and was fly fishing every evening for an hour or two.

Then he not only said that I could have any day off I wished, with his blessing. He also added that he knew of some great hot spots that he would share with me if I promised not to share these spots with anyone for 4 years.

For a minute I was thinking he was pulling my leg but he wasn’t. I agreed.

The next day I went fly fishing and had a great day. I think I was blessed with the perfect day, maybe because I never gave in to temptation during those months of classes.

The professor I was talking with did take me fishing, in some of the areas I already fished but he showed me how to catch the big trout, 16 and 18 inch brook trout. And I kept my promise not to tell anyone for 4 years. At that time I took my best fishing buddy, who I told about this promise from day one, so he waited 4 years to get this same opportunity.

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