Delaware Fishing Trips - The Best Of Salt Water And Fresh Water Sport

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 If you want a fishing experience of a lifetime you should sign up for one of the guided Delaware fishing trips. These trips are designed around the Mid-Atlantic fishing region and has been sought after by all the fishing gurus the world over. Delaware offers many rivers, and a good many coastal fishing locations that make any angler want to come back for more.
When you take the Delaware fishing tour you will find a lot of attractions the world of fishing has to offer. Among the many places you will love to cast your hook line and sinker will be the White Clay Creek, Pike Creek, Christina Creek and many others. Apart from the world famous and sought after Trout, Delaware also boasts of the best game fish that include smallmouth bass, black and white crappie, rock bass, hybrid striped bass and hundreds of species of fish that will surely keep an angler wanting more. Delaware fishing trips are designed for the amateur and seasoned angler alike.
The main attraction of the Delaware fishing trips is the best saltwater fishing you could hope to find anywhere. Some of the best saltwater game can be found in the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay and the Montego Bay. In fact, Delaware fishing charter companies prefer to take their customers out to sea where the bigger game can be tackled. There is a great population of Marlin, Tuna and Shark to be wrestled when hooked in the salt waters of Delaware. While on a sea fishing trip at Delaware you will eb able to sight Dolphins and this is an indication of the potential of fishing in the salt waters of Delaware, because where there are Dolphins there are fish.
There is a bit of advice though, while you are planning a Delaware salt water fishing trip, you should make it a point to avoid the cold winter months. The game tends to migrate from the cold waters of Delaware during the winter months. The best time of the year to plan a Delaware fishing trip is during the summer months. Many a good trophy fish has been caught in Delaware Bay during the summer months.
Anglers to Delaware do not really have to find where the fish are biting, anywhere will do, the population offish during this time of the year makes fishing in Delaware salt waters a pleasure of a lifetime. You are likely to hook a striper or a bottom black fish, also known as Tautdog. The typical summer fish such as flounder and blues move into the Bay of Delaware during the warm summer months.

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Pancing - Malaysia freshwater fishing. Fishing at Lubuk Kudung

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Ragi - Top Bait For Mahseer Fishing in India

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Ragi is a paste made from millet flour and water, and typically flavoured with yeast or cumin. That's the form eaten by the local humans anyway. The form used as a fishing bait has a different texture and a huge range of tastes.
A foodstuff becomes bait
Sometime in the fairly recent past someone decided that the Ragi eaten as a staple could serve as a fishing bait. Since it was too soft to stay on the hook for long it was boiled until rubbery. The resulting 'boilie' proved a useful bait and, as with all great innovations, has been taken from there into one of the top fishing baits used in India.
Most innovations revolve around the flavouring added to the basic paste to make the bait more attractive to fish.
Strong flavours are believed by many to pass through the water and attract fish. There are various scientific theories as to why this is. Since India is the home of spice there is no shortage of strong flavours, and most of these have been tried as Mahseer fishing bait at some point or other.
Curry powder, or more properly a masala (mix), can be mixed in before the boiling stage to create one strong flavour. Since few will actually know what spices have gone into the mix this is a bit of a haphazard approach - though, to be sure, it often works.
Garlic and ginger are both used regularly in curry recipes. Both have been tried and tested as mahseer fishing bait additives with some success. Some say that garlic salt works better than crushed garlic.
Some swear that the best of the best is fenugreek, easily found in a good cook shop and all over India.
There are various other commercial additives designed for carp fishing at home that would be worth taking along and investigating. Strong fishy smells should do the trick so anything from oily sea-fish has to be worth a shot.
It is difficult to be scientific about the flavourings thing. Every regular angler has their own favourite - and may hint at the contents but will keep the special components to themselves. Take the basic Ragi first time and then begin to experiment until you build up your own experience on the matter. Oh! and don't forget other methods too. Mahseer will take live and dead baits and lures - so you can have a great time experimenting with each of these too.
When Ragi is used as a Mahseer fishing bait, a piece, the size of which can be as large as a cricket ball, is wrapped around a large hook. In the past this would typically have been a 7/0 treble hook. Nowadays, as anglers become more aware of conservation measures, more and more choose to use a single large hook. Hooks have moved on too, and ones such as the Owner SSW Cutting Point series offer extra sharp points and carefully researched angles to make for easy penetration in better placements.
The right Ragi paste delivered in an appropriate size has proven highly successful for Mahseer fishing. The first time angler wanting to be sure of catching something can drop down to ping pong ball sized baits. Those seeking a specimen to test their mettle can go up to the cricket ball size and hope this dissuades all but the largest fish - assuming that there is at least one around big enough to do the business. Your local fishing guide should be able to advise - you just need to make sure you have a variety of good quality hooks, and the rest of the tackle to handle the battle that will follow a good take.

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Fishing Iban style on the Batang Ai river (Nanga Sumpa Longhouse, Sarawak Borneo)

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5 Ways to Catch a Fish

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It makes little sense to ask someone whether they like to fish, when there are so many different ways to do it. Some atyles are tranquil and relaxing like fly fishing. Fly fishing is a solitary activity that allows man to be out in nature, in a quiet space where he can clear his head. Others are athletically demanding and very aggressive, like free-diving spear fishing.

1. Coarse:

Coarse fishing is a popular sport in the United Kingdom. The term was coined in the early 19th century, when people in the UK started fishing for coarse fish, as opposed to freshwater or game fish. The techniques used to catch coarse fish also differ from those used for recreational fishing. There are many different species of coarse fish, including barbell, bream, common corp, chub, crucian carp, dace, eel, goldfish, red fin perch, pike, roach, rudd, tench, and zander.

2. Game:

Game fish can be freshwater or marine fish and are caught recreationally or for sport. Most often, after they are caught, anglers will release the slippery little buggers back into the water. Although, some game fish are caught for commercial distribution like salmon. Each fishing region has species that are considered valuable, either because they are difficult to catch or because they are a good or rare source of food. Mainly the thrill of game fishing comes from catching the biggest one!

3. Fly:

Izaak Walton once wrote that fly fishing was the contemplative man's recreation. Artificial lures, unlike live (or dead) bait are used to attract the fish. They are dangled on long lines far away from the rod itself. It is the weight of the line that carries the hook through the air. While the sport is known for catching trout and salmon, the development of stronger rods and reels has made catching larger fish, such as wahoo, tuna, and sharks, possible.

4. Ice:

You got it, ice fishers actually sit (sometimes sleep) on the ice while hosting a line through a hole, deep into freezing cold water. The sport is most popular in Canada, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Iceland, Ukraine, and Germany. Modern ice fishers drill as many as 110 holes in a single day, so if the fish stop biting around one hole, fishermen can move on to the next.

5. Spear:

This ancient style of fishing would utilize sharpened sticks to catch their prey from rivers and streams. Nowadays, spear fishers use powered spear guns and slings. Moreover, new techniques have been developed for the various types of spear fishing, including free-diving, snorkelling, or scuba diving.

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The Top Holiday Resorts Of Italy

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Why holiday in Italy? Well, the reasons are numerous. If it is sun and sand at a luxurious, secluded and sun soaked coastal location that you are looking for, then look no further. Surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean, and with a long and distinctly varied coastline, Italy is home to many magnificent resorts where you can enjoy your Italian adventure. So, read on for more about the top resorts you should consider taking in while in Italy...

Amalfi Coast

La Costiera Amalfitana is positioned just south of Naples in Campania. The mountain dominated Amalfi Coastline is truly a paradise for holidaymakers, with plenty to do and plenty of beaches. At one time it was one of the main fishing areas in Italy, and this is seen in the wonderful fishing villages that dot the landscape and hug the cliff-dominated coastline. The area affords the visitor everything a tourist is accustomed to, and more.

The main town of the region is Amalfi, and while expensive, if you shop around you will get good value. Ceramic shops are well worth checking out in this town. It is a good base for exploring the region. The other tourist places that dot the region are Ravello and Positano. Ravello is renowned for the delightful gardens that are located in the mountains overlooking the sea, and Positano to the west coast is a well-established resort for the rich and famous!

For a real thrill on a driving tour of the Amalfi Coastline, take the coastal road, which is well known for its hairpin bends on the road! All of the towns in the region are built at angles of various degrees of steepness, and it's a pleasure to see the blue sea so directly below.

Portofino

The old fishing village of Portofino is one of the most exclusive resorts in Italy. Located in Liguria, which is on the famous Italian Riviera, the establishments of the village are all located in the old harbour. If you are looking for a beach, you won't find any in Portofino - check out nearby Paraggi for a sandy beach. Portofino has developed into a popular stop off for the yacht set, with expensive designer boutique shops, and tourist shops side by side.

The village is a good place to take a stroll around. Take the Via Roma route that will take you from the harbour, and it is the busiest street. If you want to relax after a stroll, check out the Piazzetta by the harbour, which has cafés and plenty of restaurants. It is a nice place to relax and watch the yachts drift in and out of the harbour way. Around the harbour, the Church of St. George is a place to check out for some wonderful holiday photos. Also worth a visit is Castello Brown, which belonged to the former British Consul here, who once lived in the charming property. Heading out to the headland you can see the local lighthouse for the harbour.

Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre is a collection of five old world fishermen homesteads which are precariously located villages on cliff tops in Liguria. These are at the top left on Italy's bootshape. The coastline is a National Park and is a protected marine location that has UNESCO World Heritage Status. The traditional industry of the region is farming, and this fell into decline, but this has seen a massive improvement in recent years with sustainable tourism to the fore. Agricultural schemes such as hillside terrace farming and irrigation has improved the lot of farmers here.

The following are the villages of Cinque Terre:

Corniglia - This is the only village to be located above sea level. It is shaped like a pinecone with narrow alley streets. The farming terraces are perched right above the sea.

Riomaggiore - A pretty village with tall houses with plenty of tourist activities.

Monterosso Al Mare - A well-known seaside resort, with plenty of beaches.

Manarola - A peaceful yet modern tourist village that offers a great rocky cove for swimmers, plus a nature park that is great for relaxing.

Vernazza - A charming fishing port with small houses around the harbour, and the presence of a tower called the Castello Doria. The piazza by the harbour is filled with excellent eateries and bars in a relaxed atmosphere.

Taormina, Sicily

Located on the island of Sicily, Taormina is located right next to Mount Etna, the volcano that is still regarded as active. One of the most popular destinations in Italy, it is a resort with wonderful views and an astounding Greco-Roman theatre, called the Teatro Greco, which is perched at a height above the sea, and facing Etna.

There are other archaeological sights that can be seen around Taormina. The main one is obviously the Greek Theatre, which was designed by the Romans. The Greeks began its construction in the 3rd Century BC, whereas the Romans gave it the present day feel in the 1st Century AD for gladiatorial shows.

Quite near the Teatro Greco are the ruins of a smaller theatre. Corso Umberto is the main shopping thoroughfare in Taormina. The views from the town are simply majestic on a clear day - check out the Piazza IX Aprile Terraces on Corso Umberto. Other places to check out are the Trevelyan Gardens  - with walkways lined with benches and wonderful foliage. The Museo Archeologico is located in the 14th century Badia Vecchia Tower, with Roman, Greek and Byzantine artetacts.

While in Taormina you will be looking at the warm, crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and in particular the wonderful Bay of Isola Bella. This island is a terrific nature reserve. It is possible to access this island on foot in low tides, or by taking a cable car.

Monte Argentario, Tuscany

This is a large hilly area in beautiful Tuscany, in the Grossetto Province. The area is home to a nature reserve and some fabulous beaches. At one time, this area was an island, but over the ages it was joined to the mainland by three sand bars, which are now shrouded in woodland and kept apart by lagoons.

Two areas you should check out in this region include Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole. These are harbour locations and good base to discover the entire region or just a peaceful and relaxing break.

These are just some of the wonderful resorts you can visit in Italy - hope you enjoyed our guide to them! Thinking of taking a holiday to explore the very best that Italy has to offer? For the very best deals in vehicle hire options, just check out our Car Hire Italy page.

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Be Prepared If You Are Going Night Fishing

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You look forward to fishing at night in the hot summer months. You find it hard to resist the moonlight and the calmness of the hot summer months and you head out to the local lake with your tackle and bait. But there are certain things to be kept in mind when you are planning to go fishing at night. If you are thinking that we are being paranoid; you are just going fishing in your hometown lake and not some faraway place, and you are familiar with the entire lake so the extra precaution is unnecessary, you are wrong. Night fishing requires some additional safety measures in order to make it more enjoyable.
The first indispensable safety measure is a properly fitted Personal Floatation Device that has to be worn by every one fishing at night. Even if you are a good swimmer, you should not take any chances. In the worst case scenario, if the boat capsizes, it would be impossible to locate people in the dark. The next important thing is the light- both bow and stern lights and switch them on as the visibility is reduced. It must be mentioned here that most of the night time accidents are results of boating without lights- it is a very foolish decision to operate a vessel without proper lights.
As a fishing safety device, a fully functional warning device is essential in the dark. It can work as a distress signal or an approaching vehicle can be warned of your position by the horn. Carrying a flare gun and flares is also a good idea. But at the same time it is also a smart move to carry a fire extinguisher; make sure that it is currently dated and must be kept in an accessible place.
An anchoring device is the most important safety device. The first thing we do when the boat is it danger is anchor it. A two way radio is a must in the vessel, which will help you to stay in touch with the people on the shore and you can use the radio to communicate with them if required. Also a flashlight is a life saver. Your boat lights might just fail you, keeping a powerful flashlight is a smart idea.
Carry some sort of a bailing device. You cannot operate pumps to pump out water if the batteries are not working. Carry some spare batteries for your flashlights when fishing at night. First aid kit, basic tools, manuals are all highly recommended. Get your GPS even for fishing at night, provided you know how to handle it properly. You need to be very familiar with all the functions and operations of the device to use it correctly and efficiently. Even a compass would be of great assistance in the dark, but again, make it a point to know its functions.
While you are fishing at night, file a fishing plan with someone so that he or she is aware of where to look for you in case something goes wrong. Ideally you should stay close to the shoreline while fishing at night. You can also take suggestions from the fishing guides who can give you some more ideas about how to keep yourself safer while fishing at night.

Allan Simons is a seasoned angler form Down Under Australia. He enjoys both freshwater and saltwater fishing. When he is not on the waters, he is busy writing articles on myriad fishing topics. His articles are an attempt to help his fellow anglers.

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