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Sports : Deep Sea Fishing

 

     Fishing is a great way to relax and get away on weekends. It is very popular in ability to be a exciting and challenging sport or a calming hobby. Starting out is very easy to do and depends largely on where you live and what is available in your area. This guide covers the two main fishing types of Deep Sea Fishing: Saltwater and Freshwater. Saltwater fishing includes both open water and pier fishing while Freshwater covers lake and river fishing. Also there is a special section on one of the most popular fish types: Bass Fishing.

    To get started read some of the introductory articles to see if its something you would like to try out. There are hundreds of great articles and tips and tricks for beginning to fish. Then just find a fishing location in your area and purchase one of the great beginner rod-reel combo.     

Good Luck and Have Fun,

Duncan Davis

 

Learn about Deep Sea Fishing

In order to enjoy deep-sea fishing it is imperative that one first learns the basics of this highly entertaining and exciting hobby. Many individuals see deep-sea fishing as more of a sport than a hobby, and although this may be true in some cases, this outdoorsy recreational event, is a hobby to others. Regardless of what deep-sea fishing means to the novice angler, some basic steps should be covered, before any baits are trolled or flat-lined, in the ocean waters.

Available Areas for Deep-Sea Fishing

The cost of deep-sea fishing is thoroughly dependent upon a number of environmental factors and type of game-fish species targeted. In the continental United States, there are or three oceans, that may be fished in, depending upon the location of the angler and boat. The three available bodies of salty water are; Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Mexico, which is by name, not an ocean at all, and is actually a section of the Atlantic Ocean, divided only by the State of Florida. The basic equipment that will be needed for this thrilling hobby includes rod and reels, line, tackle, bait, boat, and saltwater fishing permit. When determining the cost for the basic equipment of deep sea fishing, the boat will not be listed, as it will be necessary to have a vessel, before any fishing can be done, in the ‘Big Blue’ oceanic-waters, of North America. A list is a great way to see what the cost of deep-sea fishing can run, and can serve as a budgetary-guide, for the novice angler.

  • Deep-Sea Fishing Rod and Reel Combo -  150.00 Upwards to $1000.00

  • Line and Tackle – 300.00 to 500.00

  • Bait  Live or Artificial -  15.00 to 50.00

  • Deep- Sea Fishing Permit – 10.00 to25.00

The cost of deep-sea fish and, even as a hobby, is rather expensive, and is entirely dependent upon access to a seaworthy vessel. There is a way to work around not owning a boat or having access to a boat, and this is referred to as a ‘charter boat’. The charter boat or ‘head boat’ can be found in almost every port-of-call in the United States, and usually runs about $45-$60 for a full day of deep-sea fishing excitement. When fishing on a charter boat, all necessary rod and reel plus tackle and bait, or normally supplied by the crew of the ship. This makes deep-sea fishing on a charter boat, extremely affordable and popular, for many of the angling enthusiasts.

Popular Game-Fish for Deep-Sea Fishing

There are many popular game-fish that are targeted by deep-sea fisherman, with many of the most popular ones being in the snapper and mackerel families. Red Snapper and Vermillion Snapper are two of the most common, feisty saltwater fish, which are caught off the Eastern -Seaboard in the Atlantic Ocean. Preferred bait for catching these delectable and stunningly beautiful saltwater fish can be cut squid and whole cigar minnows. Some other popular game-fish of the sea include Tuna, Sailfish, Swordfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Cobia. Once more, it is the geographic locations of the saltwater hobbyists that will determine what species are to be caught are hopefully caught, during a fantastic journey on the high seas. To thoroughly enjoy deep-sea fishing, preparation is highly recommended and, combined that with an optimistic attitude, will best serve the deep-sea fishing hobbyist!

Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition. It can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is fishing for profit, or subsistence fishing, which is fishing for survival. The most common form of recreational fishing is done with a rod, reel, line, hooks and any one of a wide range of baits. Other devices, commonly referred to as terminal tackle, are also used to affect or complement the presentation of the bait to the targeted fish. Some examples of terminal tackle include weights, floats, and swivels. Lures are frequently used in place of bait. Some hobbyists make handmade tackle themselves, including plastic lures and artificial flies. The practice of catching or attempting to catch fish with a hook is known as angling. When angling, it is sometimes expected or required that the fish be caught and released.

Big-game fishing is fishing from boats to catch large open-water species such as tuna, sharks and marlin. Noodling and trout tickling are also recreational activities. One method of growing popularity is kayak fishing. Kayak fisherman fish from sea kayaks in an attempt to level the playing field with fish and to further challenge their abilities. Kayaks are stealthy and allow anglers to reach areas not fishable from land or by conventional boat. Sport fishing is dominated by men, although women also participate in the sport.

History of Fishing

The earliest English essay on recreational fishing was published in 1496, shortly after the invention of the printing press. The authorship of this was attributed to Dame Juliana Berners, the prioress of the Benedictine Sopwell Nunnery. The essay was titled Treatise of Fysshynge wyth an Angle, and was published in the second Boke of St Albans, a treatise on hawking, hunting and heraldry. These were major interests of the nobility, and the publisher, Wynkyn de Worde, was concerned that the book should be kept from those who were not gentlemen, since their immoderation in angling might "utterly destroy it". During the 16th century the work was much read, and was reprinted many times. Treatyse includes detailed information on fishing waters, the construction of rods and lines, and the use of natural baits and artificial flies. It also includes modern concerns about conservation and angler etiquette.

Recreational fishing for sport or leisure gained popularity during the 16th and 17th centuries, and coincides with the publication of Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, or Contemplative Man's Recreation in 1653. This book is the definitive work that champions the position of the angler who loves fishing for the sake of fishing. More than 300 editions of The Compleat Angler have been published. The pastoral discourse is enriched with country fishing folklore, songs and poems, recipes and anecdotes, moral meditations and quotes from classic literature. The central character, Piscator, champions the art of angling, but also tranquilly relishes the pleasures of friendship, verse and song, good food and drink.

The early evolution of fishing as recreation is not clear. For example, there is anecdotal evidence for fly fishing in Japan as early as the ninth century BCE and in Europe Claudius Aelianus (175–235 CE) describes fly fishing in his work On the Nature of Animals, as

"A Macedonian way of catching fish." They fasten red (crimson red) wool round a hook, and fix on to the wool two feathers which grow under a cock’s wattles, and which in Colour are like wax. Their rod is six feet long, and their line is the same length. Then they throw their snare and the fish, attracted and maddened by the Colour, comes straight at it.

But for the early Japanese and Macedonians, fly fishing was likely to have been a means of survival, rather than recreation. It is possible that antecedents of recreational fly fishing arrived in England with the Norman conquest of 1066. Although the point in history where fishing could first be said to be recreational is not clear, it is clear that recreational fishing had fully arrived with the publication of The Complete Angler.

Big-game fishing started as a sport after the invention of the motorized boat. In 1898, Dr. Charles Frederick Holder, a marine biologist and early conservationist, invented this sport and went on to publish many articles and books on the subject noted for their combination of accurate scientific detail with exciting narratives.

Sport Fishing

Common aluminum bass boat used for fresh water fishing

Sport fishing methods vary according to the area fished, the species targeted, the personal strategies of the angler, and the resources available. It ranges from the aristocratic art of fly fishing elaborated in Great Britain, to the high-tech methods used to chase marlin and tuna. Sport fishing is usually done with hook, line, rod and reel rather than with nets or other aids.

The most common salt water game fish are marlin, tuna, tarpon, sailfish, shark, and mackerel.

In North America, freshwater fish include snook, redfish, salmon, trout, bass, pike, catfish, walleye and muskellunge. The smallest fish are called panfish, because they can fit in a normal cooking pan. Examples are crappies, perch, rock bass, bluegill and sunfish. In the past, sport fishers, even if they did not eat their catch, almost always killed them to bring them to shore to be weighed or for preservation as trophies. In order to protect recreational fisheries sport fishermen now often catch and release, and sometimes tag and release, which involves fitting the fish with identity tags, recording vital statistics, and sending a record to a government agency.

Fishing Techniques

Recreational fishing techniques include hand gathering, spearfishing, and netting, angling and trapping. Most recreational fishers use a fishing rod with a fishing line and a hook at the end of the line. The rod may be equipped with a reel so the line can be reeled in, and some form of bait or a lure attached to the hook. Fly fishing is a special form of rod fishing in which the reel is attached to the back end of the rod, and a whipping motion is used to imitate a fly with an artificial fly. Another less common technique is bow fishing using a regular bow or a crossbow. The "arrow" is a modified bolt with barbs at the tip, connected to a fishing line so the fish can be retrieved. Some crossbows are fitted with a reel. The effective use of fishing techniques often depends on knowledge about the fish and their behavior including migration, foraging and habitat.

Fishing Tackle

Fishing tackle is a general term that refers to the equipment used by fishers. Almost any equipment or gear used for fishing can be called fishing tackle. Some examples are hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, rods, reels, baits, lures, spears, nets, gaffs, traps, waders and tackle boxes.

Tackle that is attached to the end of a fishing line is called terminal tackle. This includes hooks, sinkers, floats, leaders, swivels, split rings and wire, snaps, beads, spoons, blades, spinners and clevises to attach spinner blades to fishing lures. Fishing tackle can be contrasted with fishing techniques. Fishing tackle refers to the physical equipment that is used when fishing, whereas fishing techniques refers to the ways the tackle is used when fishing.

Rules and Regulations

Recreational fishing has conventions, rules, licensing restrictions and laws that limit the way in which fish may be caught. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) makes and oversees a set of voluntary guidelines. Typically, these prohibit the use of nets and the catching of fish with hooks not in the mouth. Enforceable regulations are put in place by governments to ensure sustainable practice amongst anglers. For example in the Republic of Ireland, the Central Fisheries Board oversees the implementation of all angling regulations, which include controls on angling lures, baits and number of hooks permissible, as well as licensing regimes and other conservation based restrictions.

Fish Logs

In addition to capturing fish for food, recreational anglers may also keep a log of fish caught and submit trophy-sized fish to independent record keeping bodies. In the Republic of Ireland, the Irish Specimen Fish Committee verifies and publicizes the capture of trophy fish caught with rod and line by anglers in Ireland, both in freshwater and at sea. The Committee also ratifies Irish record rod caught fish. It also uses a set of 'fair play' regulations to ensure fish are caught in accordance with accepted angling norms.

Competitions - Fishing Tournament

Recreational fishing competitions (tournaments) are a recent innovation in which fishermen compete for prizes based on the total weight of a given species of fish caught within a predetermined time. This sport evolved from local fishing contests into large competitive circuits, especially in North America. Competitors are most often professional fishermen who are supported by commercial endorsements. Other competitions are based purely on length with mandatory catch and release. Either longest fish or total length is documented with a camera and a mandatory sticker or unique item, a practice used since it's hard to weigh a living fish accurately in a boat. Sport fishing competitions involve individuals if the fishing occurs from land, and usually teams if conducted from boats, as well as specified times and areas for catching fish. A score is awarded for each fish caught. The points awarded depend on the fish's weight and species. Occasionally a score is divided by the strength of the fishing line used, yielding more points to those who use thinner, weaker line. In tag and release competitions, a flat score is awarded per fish species caught, divided by the line strength. Usually sport fishing competitions award a prize to the boat or team with the most points earned.

Industry

The recreational fishing industry consists of enterprises such as the manufacture and retailing of fishing tackle, the design and building of recreational fishing boats, and the provision of fishing boats for charter and guided fishing trips. "Pay to fish" enterprises provide anglers with controlled access to stocked lakes, ponds or canals. These provide fishing opportunities outside of the permitted seasons and quotas applied to public waters. In the United Kingdom, commercial fisheries of this sort charge access fees. In North America, establishments usually charge for the fish caught, by length or by weight, rather than for access to the site although some establishments charge both types of fees. Recreational fishing is a multi-billion dollar industry.  In the USA; about 12 million recreational saltwater fishers generate $30 billion in economic impact and support 350,000 jobs.

 

The above article uses general information and content taken from the below WIKIPEDIA articles. As such this text is now available under the "Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike License". Anybody that wishes to reuse the content is free to do so as long as they attribute this article with a backlink.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational fishing

 

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Online Fishing Equipment Buying Guide

     Picking a good fishing rod can be a very complicated matter, and depends on many factors from your experience, to the type of fish and your techniques. That is why for beginners we recommend combos that have perfectly matched rods, reels, and many times even a line.

     Once you have mastered your basic skills and have more defined needs and preferences, below are great Advanced Equipment Guides for handpicking each detail for your fishing rods and reels.

Beginners Combo Equipment

Freshwater Fishing

Shimano IX Series Spinning Combos - $24.99 - For a great bargain on a high quality spinning combo I recommend this Shimano IX. It matched a high quality spinning rod with the rear drag spinning reel. Easy to cast and manage this combo is the perfect choice for people starting out.
Pflueger President Spinning Combo - $79.99 - This pairing of the rock-solid President Spinning Reel with one of Pfleuger's IM8 graphite rods results in a balanced system that's high on features and low on price. Top notch components including a 10-bearing drive Reel, aluminum spool with titanium tip, rosewood knob, instant anti-reverse, and one-way clutch bearning. This great combo is great for learning and then keeping for many years!
 

Saltwater Fishing

Shakespeare Ugly Stik Saltwater 7' - 8' Spinning Combos - $44.99 - For saltwater fishing there is no other choice other than this great spinning combo. It matches a 2-piece, medium-action tubular glass spinning rod with a graphite spinning reel. Features a stainless-steel ball bearing, a high quality multi-disc drag system, EVA grips, and durable double-foot guides. Great for beginners wanting to start Pier or any saltwater fishing.

Advanced Equipment Guides

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How to Buy Freshwater Reels How to Buy Freshwater Rods
How to Buy Freshwater Line Amazon Guide Reels

Saltwater Fishing

Before You Buy a Saltwater Spinning Reel How to Buy Saltwater Reels
Before You Buy a Saltwater Casting Rod How to Buy Saltwater Rods
How to Buy Saltwater Line Amazon Guide Rods - Reels

Online Fishing Stores

To find great online deals on Fly Fishing Equipment go to Amazons Fishing Store and also The Sports Authority Fishing Store. They are both very good, having great selection and low prices.

 

The Best Books and for Learning Deep Sea Fishing

Saltwater Resources

BOOK LIST: Saltwater Fishing Picks

BOOK: The Complete Book of Saltwater Fishing

BOOK: Fish Florida: Saltwater/Better Than Luck-The Fool Proof Guide to Florida Saltwater Fishing

BOOK: Salt Water Fishing Tactics: Learn from the Experts at Salt Water Sportsman Magazine

Freshwater Resources

BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Freshwater Fishing

BOOK LIST: How To Fish (Freshwater)

BOOK: Freshwater Fishing Tips and Techniques

 

 BOOK: Ultimate Freshwater Fishing

Bass Fishing Resources

BOOK: Roland Martin's 101 Bass-Catching Secrets

BOOK: The Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing

BOOK: Largemouth Bass; an In-Fisherman handbook of Strategies

BOOK: BASS WISDOM

 

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