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Monday February 11, 2008
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Hey, Mr. Brooks I am from St. Simons and really enjoy reading your fishing articles at work. It gives me something to do during slow periods and enlightens me on fishing knowledge! In conclusion, i try to fish as much as my job will alow and most of the time more than that.
yours sincerely,
William M. Frazier
Glad to hear you like the site!
Mr. Brooks I enjoy reading your column. Why? You write about fish species that end up here during the spring and summer, for example bluefish and striped bass. Unfortunately no red drum, once in a blue moon a black drum on the Long Island waters. You could keep tabs about Long Island surf fishing on my hobby website http://www.jonesbeachfishing.com.
Very nice site and articles Florida Keys Fishing
Dear Mr.Brooks,
I live near the coast and did a lot of fishing in the years gone by. At present I am working in Germany and do not get time to do any fishing so I get pleasure from reading the articles you put on the web, have learnt more about salt water fishing through your articles.
Hope to hear more from you soon,
Joaquim,
Glad you have learned some things. Hope you stay around and learn a lot more!
I always learn something from your site.
My favorite variety is surf fishing.
I am trying to compile some info on North Carolina Fishing to help fellow anglers.
This site is awesome, you can find any lake, river or stream and they all link to MapQuest by lat/long. Excellent tool for finding good spots.
Thanks! I learned somethng here.
Sweet, comments finally.
Nice site. Just found it. Another good site -> http://www.marinernetwork.net . Its all about the boating highlife. Fishing, sailing, wine, recipes, and all the other fund boating stuff all people should learn to love.
i caught a fish
12-14 inches
shark like body
6 feet of water
tentacles (barbells)
made a burping sound in the bucket
what is it?
thxs
Nurse sharks have barbels under their chin. They are brown with sandpaper skin. Sounds like you caught a baby nurse shark!
Salt water fishing is a blast…there are some big fish out there!
The comments are a nice addition. You can find great fishing supplies at my new tackle shop.
Dear Mr. Brooks I am a big angler enthusiast myself and I am always looking for new angler websites to post pictures of my catch. I’ve recently came across a new start up called Bragoff.com which seems to appeal to angler enthusiasts. Basically the users can upload different photos of fish thay’ve caught and brag about it. The site has a community element and a great potential.
Thank you,
Frank Peroni
Mr. Brooks,
Thought you might to know about a website called Angler Systems.com.These guys take the guess work out of fishing by hand selecting the best lures that work for the gulf of Mexico and giving full instructions.
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Interesting piece on fishing in New Zealand and how it’s changed over the years:
http://vocalnation.net/posting/90/The+World%27s+Fisheries
Dear Mr. Brooks,
Every year i go down to an island off hilton head to spend some time with the kids. One day out of the kids bordeom i bought three cheap $29.00 rod and reel combos at walmart.(shore fishing) My first day I hooked a 4-5 ft black tip shark. Now, I am hooked….But so confused as to proper equipment to buy. Could you recommmend some nice intermediate surf fishing rod and reel set-ups that accept braided line? thank you,
josh
Josh,
Any reel will accept braided line – just wondering why you specify braid. Monofilament will get you more bites. Go back to Wal-Mart. They have several reasonably priced outfits that will fill your needs. Buying a more expensive outfit for the short amount of time you will be fishing does not make sense. Look for a rod that is 8 or 9 feet in length and has a medium to large spinning reel. They have them already set up as combos – some even have the line already io them.
Good advice. When my hobby became serious I learned to switch to braid line with fluorocarbon leader. I don’t lose fish anymore. Period. ANGLERSYSTEMS carries some of the new reels on the market that are specifically designed for braid line. Thanks!
This is a very fishing-friendly site where I always learn something. I store my fishing and hunting pictures on http://www.myoutdoorsite.com/members/ShowMedia.aspx?username=Hudman&cat=Hunting&ID=1697
I learned how to beat the odds of fishing by using Catch Tracker at TagVer.com.
Very nice good fishing articles. Have been fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana for over 20 years and I find this very good. http://www.lafittefishing.com
Just wanted to say Thanks for all the work Capt, Ron,that you do here and with all extra knowlegde that goes out through this web site ,
Please consider strongly dating your columns. A lot of your information is time specific and a column date would be very helpful. Thanks for the good work. Lad Birge
I try to date items that may be time specific. There may be some articles in the archives that do not have a date – and I will search for them. But, in general, articles that are instructive, etc. are not dated. They may refer to a season, but that should be evident in the article. I’ll impart a date when it is relative from here on. Thanks for the comment.
Fantastic, just finished reading the “by catch” article, outstanding information on fishing the slicks. Leaned a valuable little tip on the syringe, thanks!
Hey Mr. Brooks, I love your articles! They give me something to do when I’m not fishing or in school, which is all of my other spare time. Keep up the good work, you are a big help with fishing tips.
Yellowmouth trout, the go too fish when nothing else is biting.First always use the light line and the smallest hook you can get away with,I use a number 1 kayle,1/4 oz egg sinker with a bead between the hook and the swivel,and then tie a leader to the swivel,i use twenty lb about a foot long.then get a peiece line and tie above your swivel about 20 inches,use a blood knot for this hook.also make this leader about the same lenght as your other leader.Save a couple of your small shiny fish and fillet the side off and then cut strips down the fillet about the lenght of the fillet,hook the fillet only in the top and let dangle ,If you upsize the strip you will get bigger fish.Fish straight down or cast out.You can get multiple fish on one piece of bait.Yellowmouth trout don t freeze well but are great that night or the next morning for breakfast.This set up elemnates the need for exspensive leaders and will get just about any fish out their too bite.Always wet your knot before pulling tight.Fishing for reds and trout when not useing a float all you need is a simple lead head jig and it does not seem to matter what color just use the better ones because a big red will straighten out those others.TBS Jigs work very well.And remember too frenquly retie your hook and check your line for frayed spots.also when you are on a spot throw a few small pieces of shrimp in the spot you are fishin and that will sometimes make the bite a lot better.[places to get fish] Look for birds that are feeding not just sitting around pruning their feathers,And when you spray off on make darn sure that you dont get any on your line or spray over your bait because just when you do the fishin is over ,or at least the catchin.Yellowmouth can be found at the edges of the creeks and sometime in the creeks but normaly they stay in deeper holes where the bottom has little bumps in it.When the fish really have lockjaw try this,put a slit shot and just a number one kayle on your line and throw a piece of live shrimp out and slowly pull it back towards you.And remember to take a kid fishing ,it will keep them out of trouble.Hopes this helps someone see their kids smile and i know the guides will be upset with me for telling there tricks.Tight lines to all
Hey, out there. I want to get my boyfriend a decent rod for fishing when he goes to Panama (Carribean side).
I need some advice and quick! I have three weeks to find and get a rod….
Laurie in Idaho
I am planning a trip to Key West in May. Can you please tell me what type of fish are running in then.
http://www.recreateyourlifenow.com
In May you picked a great fishing month. Offshore the dolphin (mahi mahi) will be thick. Yellowtail and mutton snapper are on the reefs and tarpon and permit will be roaming the flats. A great month to fish the keys!
Here is another good fishing blog. It will be updated weekly or Bi-weekly.
http://www.freewebs.com/flatdawgcharters
Hi,
Great ideas for fishing technique.
Thanks
Anyone in Jax Fla and loves to fish,at 6 pm at the west marine on university blvd. There will be a fishing seminar on fishing the St Johns river and what to use for the biguns.You may have to call fist and make sure its not filled. West Marine 737-4360 Enjoy and take a kid fishing and he will stay out of trouble. Tight lines to all and stay safe.
OPPS The date is march 20 for the seminar and will be put on buy a local fishin guide.If anyone wants to email me for more seminar info,my email address is Kingme000@aol.com keep on fishing and put fish in the subject line
Just found you while researching for my own blog on sport fishing and other watersports. http://www.SailfishCity.com
Nice setup you’ve got here. Thanks for the great info. Discount Fishing Tackle
Action alert:
Sorry to intrude fellows, but NOAA, a federal “science organization”, proposes issuing fishing licenses. Time to stop this now. Take action, write your congressman or senator and tell them this this is a bad idea
More here:
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Ron, I enjoy your articles, I learn something new almost every time I check them out. Really liked the storm article
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You have got a lovely blog Ron. I hope i become a serious fishing lover from a dabbler soon.
East Coast Angler is by far the best online fishing magazine I have ever read. It is packed with unbelievable eye candy and videos from the best anglers on the planet. If you like to fish and have a pulse you must take a look. They really got this one right.
http://www.eastcoastangler.blogspot.com/
Hi i am going to the tomoka basin to catch refish. What would you reccomend for bait and weights, or what level of water to fish for them
Redfish
I would fish the outgoing tide with live shrimp on a jig head. I would work the outflows into the Tomoka River looking for fish coming out of the back water.
thx wat about weight
How much weight to use for redfish in Tomoka Basin
Can someone answer me, how much weight should i use for the tomoka basin to catch redfish or tarpon or snook
I use a 1/4 or 3/8 ounce jig head with a 3/0 hook and either live shrimp or a plastic like a Saltwater Assassin in electric chicken color.
THX
Im am fishing at a dock under the granada bridge in the halifax river. Im am trying to get snook. What bait should i use and how much weight. If you have a time of day that would be great too.
anyone????
I would be free lining a live pinfish, mullet, or pig fish (small grunt). No weight
i am really appreciating the help. How much should i let my spoon sinking in the tomoka river, for reds
Reds are predominantly bottom feeders, so work a spoon closer to the bottom.
Thank you very much. I am just a kid and im having a blast.
what would u recomend more for redfish in the tomoka basin? A yellow/green DOA or live/dead shrimp on a jig head?
I am partial to a Saltwater Assassin plastic swim tail on a jig head in the electric chicken color. Live shrimp on a jig head will work better, but they will cost more!
You have to check out this fishing television show! It is full of adventure, comedy, exotic fishing destinations and a good old time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8g0IIeaGsY
Getting ready for the spring summer season, Kings will be in the Kasilof and Kenai in May, Then in July I have King Salmon spawn in Crooked Creek in front of my house here in Kasilof Alaska, We fly fish trout not 100 feet from the house. My favorite is fishing the Gulf of Alaska late August early September when those athletic Silvers can be seen in the clear water and puffins come flying over the boat, then you get a Yellow Eye and all is right with the world when you get home and put soe on the grill!
Mr Brooks, Great site. I like your articles, they are very informative. http://www.theoutdoorads.com
Fishing is great in my area, speckled trout heaven, in the surf, good weather or bad weather, you have to try and fish when you can. The wind is not blowing under the water. If I wait for perfect weather conditions I would never hunt of fish. jv
I’m with u John.s N Y C Striped Bass R Cows & R the Biggest in the USA We will put our bass fishing up against any other state. any time any place. & That’s 4real !!!! LOL
Nice site thanks!
use these 3 fishing tips too.1. Fish face upstream. If you are behind them, you can catch them directly in front of you.2. If you can see to the bottom of the creek, they can see you! Approaching a creek or stream from the bank often spooks fish.3. It is much easier to cast to a pocket, pool or small riffle from the center of a stream and maintain a slow retrieve. Best of all you are in an ideal position to cast effectively towards either bank.
Your Site Is Nicely Laid Out and I Love Reading The Articles