Light up your Night!

Last winter I was bouncing around on a message board and found a member who was making his own LED lights, I noticed that a lot of other members had tried his products and seemed very happy with them. I had been on the lookout for new spreader lights for my boat since my standard Halogens would either burnout from getting wet, or would just stop working for no apparent reason and that particular model was extremely had to find without contacting my boat manufacturer.

One really great thing about switching to these LED lights is the way they provide their visibility. Instead of one powerful light reflecting off the sides of the housing, you have dozens of little ones which create less heat and they draw 0.5 amps per, saving your batteries. A great thing about using these is when I’m chunking at night, I would rarely turn my deck lights on because they created such a glare and even just looking at the deck would hurt my eyes and I knew that this was most definitely causing visibility issues for passing boats. With LED’s, your lighting is much softer and there is very little glare so I feel comfortable having these lights on all the time when I’m anchored up at night and I’m no longer worried about draining my batteries since I’m normally running all of my electronics and livewell which need a lot of power.

The thing that really separates Coastal Night Lights from the large manufacturers is that your getting more than what you pay for. You can spend upwards of a couple hundred dollars to get some LED lights for your boat from some factory in China. Or you can spend less money and get something made by a fellow boater that’s going to work just as good, or better.

Chris provides a great product at a great price and amazing customer service. Send him an email and get your boat lit up the right way. He also has a line of underwater LED’s and LED light strips.

See all the styles and options available at Coastal Night Lights.

Kyle Ondrey
Senior Writer/Director of Marketing - Northeast Angling

Bass Fishing : Fishing Equipment to Use for Freshwater

 

Saltwater Fishing

In freshwater fishing, the equipment is often smaller, the spools are smaller, the rods are lighter and the materials are often different. Discover which equipment is often the same between freshwater and saltwater fishing with help from a professional bass fisherman in this free video on freshwater fishing equipment. Expert: Ron Colby Contact: baits.com/ Bio: Ron Colby is a professional bass fisherman, has qualified for the Bass Master Classic and has won two BASS Western Divisionals. Filmmaker: Mike Phillips

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Saltwater Fishing

Salt Water Sportsman seminar series comes to area Feb. 12

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Salt Water Sportsman seminar series comes to area Feb. 12
Jensen Beach guide Capt. Rufus Wakeman among the speakers
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Peak Fish: The Massive Growth of Aquaculture in China
Whether you’re eating tuna fish sandwiches or considering the fate of the Western diet, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2010 report might have some surprising insights into the way the world eats. With an estimated one-third of wild fish stocks on the decline and more people eating more fish—about 37 pounds per person per year, or …
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Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater Fishing Reels – what you should know before buying…

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Article by Kevin Baker

Saltwater Fishing Reels, What’s the Difference?

You must choose a saltwater fishing reel which is a good match to your saltwater fishing rod, holds enough of the type of line you need to use and winds in smoothly as you turn the handle. If you do not match rod and reel then you are going to cook yourself a whole pan full of trouble. I am talking about choosing from quality stock with the help of a knowledgeable assistant in a reputable fishing store. Most of those rod and reel combination sets you can buy cheaply are reasonably well balanced and tend to work well for catching bait fish but the odds are against you catching anything bigger, or indeed landing it if you hook it. Sure there will be some one out there who has caught good fish with one of these cheap sets but for every one who has there will be thousands who haven’t.

The vast range of sizes for saltwater fishing reels reflects the many different methods of fishing and the different fish you can choose to hunt. Only you can identify what you choose to fish for and therefore what size reel you will need. All you really need to consider at the moment is what type of reel will work best with your rod. Then match your fishing to that combination. Should you wish to change your targets at a later date then match both rod and reel to that chosen target.

Saltwater fishing reels come in three basic types, the closed face spinning reel, the open faced spinning reel and the bait casting reel. In saltwater fishing baitcaster reels are usually used for trolling fishing from a boat and are excellent for this purpose.should you attempt casting with a baitcasting reel you need to know exactly what you are doing – or be prepared for the proverbial bird’s nest! The closed face spinning reel is the easiest fishing reel to learn how to cast. They work well with bait or sea fishing lures but you should concentrate on working the estuaries, the beaches and around the rocks. The third type of saltwater fishing reel is the open faced spinning reel, beloved of my youth and still my personal favourite. They are excellent multi purpose reels which can provide good casting distance and quick retrieval if required.

In general a medium sized open faced spinning reel with several hundred feet of 12 or 15 pound breaking strain line makes a good saltwater fishing reel. If we add a nice whippy saltwater fishing rod of about 6 feet length we have a good multi-purpose saltwater fishing rig. I like a two piece rod so I can easily pack the rod and other gear away for traveling but that is just personal preference.

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About the Author

Kevin Baker is a fishing enthusiast and regular contributor to GetItHere.info. Check out GetItHere.info for further information and unusual fishing gifts for the fisherman in your life.

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Saltwater Fishing

New York Saltwater Fishing License Takes A Hit

December 16, seven Long Island towns went to court to fight the New York saltwater fishing license that was put into effect by the DEC in October of 2009 which required anglers over the age of 16 to purchase a fishing license to fish coastal waters. The towns of East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island, Brookhaven, Southold, Huntington and Oyster Bay fought the law claiming that it conflicted with the towns right to regulate it’s own waters.

The License was put in place so that the federal government can keep records of anglers within the state. New Jersey is working to create a free angler registry that anglers will give their information to so that they will not need to purchase a fishing license.

“ This license was only put to gain publicity of a lost cause. The strict fluke regulations have been overcome by the local avid anglers. I have not personally seen anyone enforcing these new licenses, but that doesnt mean they wont be cracking down next year. But when will that be taken as a serious restriction to the future of our fishery?” Says local south shore fisherman Giacomo Albanese.

I contacted the DEC for a statement regarding the lawsuit, but they would not go into any detail since they are currently preparing an appeal.

Professional angler Paul Michele had this to say “Registration is fine but simple fact is the government will continue pushing for a license as long as it is a possible revenue source. I would agree that there should be a law attached stating where that money is going back to the resource, as in many states it is not. RFA, a great organization, does not have all anglers involved so the data of how many anglers exist doesn’t trickle down to what we bring to the economy. Give government their money and also have a solid data source for future regulation battle is a win in my book. So either go with saltwater license or spend the $50 and join RFA.”

Something that makes the license an issue for me is that a license will shy people away from fishing, now they see it as one more fun and enjoyable thing to do that you have to pay for. What do I do if I call a few friends and tell them to come fishing, now they need to find their nearest tackle shop to go get a one day license? It becomes such an inconvenience to try and introduce new people to the sport.

Kyle Ondrey
Senior Writer/Director of Marketing - Northeast Angling

Having trouble catching trout at your local lake?

December 2nd, 2010 Ivo Posted in Freshwater Fishing, Trolling, Viewer Questions |

Viewer question: I have been having trouble catching trout at my local lake. The lake has been stocked with rainbow and Nebraska Tailwalkers up to about 8 in size. The lake is very clear and the water temp is around 60* right now. There’s a lot of underwater vegetation all over the lake with steep drop off closer to the center of the lake. The lake is about 80 feet deep. I am thinking of trolling the lake. What would be the best trolling set up for the type of situation? Thank you. Jason.

Hi Jason,

Very nice to hear from you.

In this situation, with clear cool water, chances are the trout are hugging bottom. A very effective way to troll and stay close to bottom is to bottom bounce. (Click here for an article on bottom bouncing advantages, followed by a short video on bottom bouncing for trout)

This is where you would tie your main line to a 3-way swivel (such as the T-Turn) and then drop a short 1 to 2 foot line to your sinker. The, tie another leader line to your bait or lure and this line could vary in length, up to 3 feet.

Try staying out of the area with the vegetation, and troll on the outside (deeper side) of the vegetation and work the drop off area as well. Most likely, the trout will be in 15 to 30 feet of water (stay away from the 80 foot depth at this time)

If you have a decent wind blowing, you can even drift and bottom bounce. With the clear water you mentioned, the drifting technique will allow you to quietly cover water without spooking the trout. Trout get spooked very easily, so drifting can certainly help.

Otherwise, if you have an electric motor, that will also allow you to quietly troll along and still cover plenty of water.

One more thing to look for - if you have a small river or creek that feeds your lake, fish the mouth in front of that area and work your way back and forth to the drop off towards deeper water. This area will produce more oxygen and will attract the bait fish which in turn will attract the trout.

Thanks for taking time to write to us & as always, until next time, good luck and good fishing!

Ivo

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Video - Shore Fishing for Brown Trout

January 20th, 2011 Ivo Posted in Freshwater Fishing, Shore Fishing, T-Turn Swivel, Videos |
We were fishing down on the shore for those brown trout.


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Our set up consisted of roe bags and a T-Turn swivel to let us fish tangle free!
We started fishing for brown trout at the crack of dawn and caught trout after trout!
Watch as we show you how to catch brown trout from shore of your own.
As always, good fishin’!
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Video - How to Steak Bluefish - Bluefish Filleting and Cleaning

January 6th, 2011 Ivo Posted in Fish Cleaning, Saltwater Fishing, Videos |
We have two great videos planned to start off the new year with. The first one is how to steak a bluefish. One of our favourite ways to have bluefish is to BBQ up a nice thick bluefish steak.


If the video does not load, you can view it here: How to Steak Bluefish
But before you can cook it, you have to clean/fillet it. Watch this video on how Vincenzo, a professional fish monger for 9 years, shows you some tricks on how to steak a bluefish.
As always, good fishin’!
Ivo
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A Look At Saltwater Fishing Gear (Saltwater Fishing)

Saltwater fishing can be quite different than fishing in a lake or stream because the fish are quite different, so if you plan on fishing in the ocean, you'll need different saltwater fishing gear than for freshwater angling. A saltwater fisherman needs to use very different tactics than a freshwater fisherman to be successful. Modern fishing is not just about skill, but proper equipment as well. A saltwater fisherman often needs very different equipment that a freshwater fisherman might use. If you are a freshwater fisherman that would like to do some freshwater fishing and catch fish like Tuna, Swordfish, Cod, Snapper, Flounder, and Mackerel, do not expect to be successful without some practice fishing in salt water, and some changes to your equipment.
The first thing you need is a good rod. A saltwater fishing rod should be about nine feet in length, give or take a foot. While you are getting started you can use a decent, but not top quality, rod. Look for something between one hundred and two hundred dollars, not something that is dirt cheap. A dirt cheap rod will inhibit your learning and can even lead to bad fishing habits. Also, dirt cheap rods tend to have a resale value far before the little bit you paid for them. If you start with a decent rod you can later resell it for a good price and buy something better.
Next on your saltwater fishing gear list is a good fishing reel that is designed for salt water use. Saltwater is more corrosive than freshwater, so you should look for a reel that resists saltwater corrosion. Look for materials like stainless steel, titanium, plated steel, fiber, or resin. To g with the reel choose different lines for the different types of fish you wish to catch. Shier fish require longer leaders. Fish with sharp teeth and fins require a thicker leader to stand up to their rigors. If you are using a floating line in deep water with a weighted fly, use a longer leader. If you are using a sinking line in deep water, use a short leader.
Many fishermen disagree on whether you should construct your own fly, or buy one from a bait shop. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but whichever you decide to use you should be sure it is suited to the fish you wish to catch and is high in quality. The fly is meant to fool the fish, and low quality materials will not fool anyone. You have to make sure your fly is high enough in quality that it will actually fool the fish into biting.
If you are already experienced in fishing in freshwater then the transition to saltwater will not be too difficult, but you have to approach the task differently. Different techniques are required, and you should not waste your time by using the wrong equipment. No one enjoys an unsuccessful day of fishing, so be sure to hedge your bets by using the saltwater fishing gear that will produce the best results.

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