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Fishing Lures - Small Things Make Big Differences in Angling

When you think of fishing, there is perhaps no piece of equipment more recognized than fishing lures. There are countless thousands of lures on the market, and there is something for just about every species of fish to mistake for a good meal. Fishing lures today come in just about every conceivable color and shape, from bright neon minnows, to larger rubber frogs and crawfish. Finding the right lures for the days on the lake sometimes can be tricky, as during different seasons a lake fish such as a bass or trout change their diet to accommodate the various temperatures and water conditions.

While many people enjoy using a good old worm to land a fish on the docks every now and again, it is the lures that tend to offer the best strikes from the larger fish. Species such as bass, pike, and walleye tend to go after larger quick moving bait, when it comes to mealtime. This is not to say that a larger predatory fish will not enjoy a worm every once and a while, it just means that lures are more apt to look like what they are accustomed to hunting in regards to prey.

When it comes to lures there are a great number of benefits when fishing, allowing the angler many options when it comes to choice being the most obvious. There are however some disadvantages as well when it comes to lures. Easily the biggest disadvantage that lures possess, would have to be the snag factor. Sometimes when casting lures in tight areas that may include weeds or water logged driftwood, fishing lures may become snagged and unable to release. There are good possibilities at this point that you can loose that prized lure, as you will be unable to get it free from the object. This could easily become a rather costly day on the lake, should you loose 3-5 lures while trying to get your cast in tight where a school may be in staging.

Sometimes a smart fish may not go after even some of the best fishing lures, as it still may be skeptical of the lures movements and deem it non-edible. Matching the right fishing lures with the right species and season, can make all the difference in the world when it comes to being successful on the lake. Trying to catch a small lake trout with lures that are primarily designed for large mouth bass, will only show you just how smart a fish can really be. For this very reason lures are designed around the breed themselves, and are diligently worked on to improve their success rate when used. Perhaps one of the best ways to ensure some level of success with lures, would be to do some research on the species themselves.

By studying their natural habitat, their feeding preferences, and there behaviors, you will be able to get a better understanding of this particular breeds traits. From this point you will be more suited to make an educated guess on which fishing lures will work best for what you are after.

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Shenandoah Backcountry - Brook Trout fishing the Shenandoah National Park

Along the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains and bisecting North Virginia is one of the most visited parks in the United States, the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). The SNP is a corridor of land that was resurrected from near ruin and restored to its pristine beauty during the twentieth century. While the SNP is known for the lovely Blue Ridge Parkway that runs through it?s forested slopes and for it?s many hiking trails (including the Appalachian Trail), few anglers know about the challenging brook trout fishery that awaits them along in the many streams that dot the SNP.

The fact that brook trout can be found in the Shenandoah Park at all is a bit of a miracle. Brookies rely on dense streamside cover as well as clear, cold, clean water in order to thrive. The Blue ridge of Virginia were completely denuded of trees in the late 1700s and again in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Over harvesting of timber wasn?t reversed to an adequate degree to support a brook trout fishery until as recently as the 1970s. Pollution didn?t help either. Acidification of streams, which is a major problem facing watersheds across the nation, still threatens the brook trout of the SNP. Currently, PH levels hover just a few points above the level which is fatal to brookies.

To get to the brook trout of Shenandoah Park means that you have to hike. The main (and only) road follows the ridge of the mountains and most streams are a mile to 5 miles below the summit. Entry to the Park costs 10 dollars an angler fishing either near the Blue Ridge Parkway, or in Shenandoah National Park must have a Virginia Fishing License, a National Forest Stamp, and a trout stamp. Also, for camping overnight a back-country camping permit may be needed. Always check with the Rangers on your way in to make sure you?re in compliance with all regulations and for safety?s sake as well. A good map of the SNP is available from the Ranger station or at www.NPS.gov, and the Virginia Dept. of Natural Resources has an excellent map of trout streams including those with special designations.

Brook trout in the park tend be smaller, gaining size as you move down stream toward larger bodies of water. You?ll find fish ranging from 3 inches up to around 9 inches. Consider a 10 inch trout to be a monster in these waters. These trout are also skittish and will shy away from sudden moves or non-stealthy behaviors.

It?s important to know that that most streams in the park are open to fishing but there are a wide range of regulations that apply. Creeling of trout is allowed in some areas but is generally discouraged due to the sensitive nature of brook trout fisheries. Regulations are subject to frequent change, and it is very wise to check with SNP authorities for any updates to posted regulations or restrictions. One constant is the single hook artificial lure rule, no live bait. On the western slopes of the Blue Ridge you?re likely to find brook trout, and longer fishing days because of the western exposure. Eastern slope streams have shorter daylight, but in some cases they will have more liberal creeling allowances. In no case will you be able to keep more than 6 trout in Virginia and the brook trout limit is 9 inches.

Shenandoah Park is a national treasure. While keeping fish may seem attractive, especially larger brook trout nearing the ends of their lives, fishermen are encouraged to return all of them to the stream to increase the chances of continued spawning. Tight lines and, as usual, practice ?leave no trace?.

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Learn Fly Fishing Information, Tips and Instruction During a Fly Fishing Show

Most of the consumer fly fishing shows across the country combine fly fishing, guides, lodges and fishing boats in one big show so they can draw as many people as possible. In most cases, these special interests are usually separated into different areas of the show building or buildings. This is a big help if you?re just looking for fly fishing items.

There are two ways you can attend a consumer fly fishing show. First, you can buy your ticket, walk in the main door, and go around the show, looking here and there and then exit. The second, and the method I suggest, is to go to a fly fishing show with a goal in mind, and have a plan to accomplish that goal. So let?s get started!

Here are a few tips about how to get the most from a trade show that I have learned from being an exhibitor in fishing tackle shows for over 20 years.

When you first hear about a fly fishing show in your area that you may want to attend, go online, get the website of the show, and print out the list of show exhibitors plus the times and dates of featured speakers and programs you also may want to see. Review the listing, and highlight the manufactures and show booths, including the time and dates of the speakers, and programs you want to visit. Be sure to take this list with you when you attend the show.

Plan to attend the show early the first day or so to avoid big weekend crowds that will slow you down as you move around the show. If you only have one day to attend, expect to spend 6 to 8 hours on your feet working the show. Your shoes are important, so wear a pair that will give your feet good support on hard concrete floors. Wear a lightweight casual jacket because crowded show buildings tend to get very warm and muggy later in the day. Purchase show tickets in advance at a ticket outlet, or a show sponsor. This will save you time and money, not having to wait in long ticket lines, and not having to pay higher show day ticket prices. Plan in advance where you will need to park your car. You may be able to take a park-and-ride shuttle bus right to the front door of the show. I like shuttle buses, they save you time, drop you off and pick you up and keep you out of inclement weather. Be sure to take a small backpack or tote bag with some bottled water and a few trail mix bars or snacks, it beats the old steamed out soggy $6.00 hot dog and a $4.00 drink you usually get from the concessions at these shows. You can also use the backpack and or tote bag to put all the sales brochures you will collect during the show. Don?t forget your cell phone, reading glasses, note pad, mad money and a couple of pencils and pens.

When you first enter the show building lobby, pickup a show brochure and refer to the show booth number/location layout page. Take a few minutes to locate and circle the booths you want to visit, refer to your on line web site exhibitors listing page so you don?t miss anyone. Also circle the locations of the speaker rooms, theaters, restrooms and fire exits. This is your show map and guide for the day. A few minutes doing these simple things will save you precious time and help you to effectively navigate the show to accomplish your goals

If one of your priorities is to get information about a specific product, first go to the manufacture booths and talk with the factory sales representatives. These guys are factory trained, very knowledgeable and they know all the ins and outs of their product line. They have the latest insight and up to date information on the products you are looking for, and they can tell you where you can make your purchases. Be sure to take good notes, because you may see 10-20 different sales people during the day and it is easy to forget who said what about a specific product. After you have talked with the factory representatives go to the booths of the local fly shops in your area, talk with them, and get their thoughts on the products you are looking for. Support your local fly shops, as they are a valuable source of fly fishing information and products that relate to your area.

Remember, visit and work the show booths around the presentation times of the guest speakers and programs. The speakers and programs may only be on once or twice during the day, but the show booths will be there all day long. For example, attending a guest speaker presentation or program will give you the opportunity to sit down and rest for a while and at the same time, learn a lot of valuable fly fishing tips and fishing information.

You also need to set some time aside for having fun. Plan a couple of hours of just going up and down the aisles just looking for interesting booths and vendors. Just about all the fly fishing related booths and exhibitors will be located around or near the casting ponds. Don?t forget to make a note of the times when celebrity casters may be putting on fly-casting demonstrations; you can pick up a lot good fly casting tips and techniques.

If you happen to make a purchase of any item, guide deposit or lodge deposit during the show, make sure you get a vendors receipt for exactly what you purchased, including the days date. Some shows require you to have a receipt for merchandise you have in your position when you exit the show. Good luck and enjoy the show.

For a Calendar of Fly fishing shows in the U.S. please refer to my web site.

Stanley Stanton is an Oregon Fly Fishing Guide and McKenzie River guide,
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