Monday, December 17, 2007

Personal Pontoon Boats For River Fishing

by Trevor Kugler

I've been a river angler for more than 15 years and have fallen in love with personal pontoon boats. Fishing in a river used to mean wading for long distances upstream and downstream in an attempt to catch fish. There is nothing wrong with fishing in this way, however on some rivers it requires a ton of crossing back and forth, and with no clearly defined trails along many rivers, the terrain can become impassible. Therefore I could only fish a couple of miles both up and downstream from the parking area.

Then I began using a personal pontoon boat. What's a personal pontoon boat, you ask? It's basically a seat mounted on a pair of inflatable pontoons. I think you can even get them with two seats if you need an extra seat. With a personal pontoon boat, you fish the river in style. They are great.

Using a personal pontoon boat to fish your favorite river is the way to go. They offer you the flexibility to cover great distance, much farther than walking along the shore and crossing the river numerous times. You see, I don't actually fish from my personal pontoon, although I suppose a person could? I use it to get down the river, and simply stop at a stretch That I want to fish, pull over, and fish the area. I wear my waders the entire time, just like when hiking up and down the river, so when a get to a good stretch of river, I fish it as I always do. It's great!

One of the things I enjoy most about river and stream fishing is being out in nature. There's just something about standing in the middle of a flowing river on a beautiful day that feels right to me. I still get to experience all of this with the help of my personal pontoon boat; it's just that now I have more access to the rivers that I fish. I'm no longer limited to only the area's that are within walking distance of the parking area.

My personal pontoon boat has at least doubled the amount of river I can fish in a single trip. And the fact that I still get to fish the way I love to and don't have the bother of maneuvering and hauling a canoe or small boat is another great advantage of my personal pontoon boat. If you spend a lot of time in waders, river fishing, it may be time to look into added a personal pontoon boat to your fishing gear.

About the Author:
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of http://JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana! Catch More Fish With JRW! . Sign up for our FREE JRWFishing Ezine

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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Best Lures To Use In Fishing

by Travis Clemens

The evolution of fishing gear and accessories along with the development of the bass fishing industry brought about the development of various lures specifically used for different fish species.

There are many types or class of lures and they all depend on what type of fish works for them. Many only work for specific types but some cover a wide range of species of fish.

Below are some of the typical lures used for fishing.

Light Standard Casting Lures

For Standard casting lures, they are mostly able to attract a wide range of fish varieties from albacore, bluefish, bonita, oho and crappies. These lures are also excellent for certain species of bass fish and work best when retrieved from water at low to medium speed. They pass through water with undetectably synthetic material.

Their sizes are excellent for lightweight fish and a host of freshwater species. They range from 1/16 oz. to 3 oz.

The hand painted eye is enticing enough to allow schooling of fish. This feature allows for more chances of trapping one of the target fish in the water.

Heavy Standard Casting Lures

Heavy Standard Casting Lures are excellent for quite heavy fish specifically, walleye and bass. While the lightweight lures are used in most circumstances, it was shown that heavy counterparts provide more reliable fishing output.

Moreover, the heavy standard lures are able to catch fish than diamond and light standard casting lures.

Long Casting/Jigging Lures

Perhaps the most popular among the fishing lures are the long, tapered jigging lures. They are perhaps the most commonly used fishing lures among the fishermen in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.

Just recently, it was found out that the long casting lures work best for catching trout and pike. They were also found to effectively catch stripers and bluefish. They can catch tuna and walleye in a breeze!

Unlike heavy standard lures, this gear won’t produce good fish-catch output up to 180-200 ft under water but be sure to effectively match your lure color, bait and related accessories to maximize performance.

Deadly Diamond Lures

These lures are one of the smallest with sizes ranging from 1/8 to 1oz. They can seamlessly attract attention among fish and could form a school of fish in a minute!

The reason is it lies on its structural surface formation and cut. The top handle is cut like a diamond and causes the reflection of light striking on its surface. The diamond lures are best for catching bass fish varieties, crappie and stripers although they work on a small range of fish species.

About the Author:
Travis Clemens is a life time fisherman and he knows the ins and outs of gettinem on the hook! You too can gettem on the hook with Travis as your guide! http://www.best-fishing-tips.com

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Saturday, December 8, 2007

Used Boat Buying

by Patricia Brown


A new boat is of course the best option for those who have the money and plan to keep one boat for a significant time. However, for those who happen to be on a budget or are skeptical about owning a boat, a used boat is a wise alternative.

Despite the negative perception, buying used is a great option for some people. Even though the lake and oceans are filled with boat owners who are wealthier than most, many boat owners spend beyond their means, financing their boats at extreme levels of debt.

Being out there on the water is what really counts with a boat. Someone who spends every weekend out on the water will become a great boater, regardless of the condition of his or her boat. Some wealthy individual who only has time to ride on their 60-foot yacht once or twice a year isn't considered much of a boater at all.

Those who observe local bodies of water will notice that it seems as though the little boats are the ones that move about, while the big boats never move from their moorings. Those that are too busy earning vast sums of money and never have the time to enjoy their lavish yachts shouldn't own a boat at all.

In less than 2 years new boats depreciate, on average, half of their original value. When considering a used boat keep in mind that the previous owner will have already fixed the problems associated with shaking down a new boat. The previous owner has already dealt with all the warranty service and dealer hassles.

Typically there is very little "use" on a used boat. Most of a boat's life is spent sitting around waiting for the owner to find time to go boating, unlike used cars. It is possible to find many used boats for sale that have less than a couple hundreds hours of engine time. Compare that to the number of hours that are on the engine of an average used car.

A used boat will often already have scratches, dings, and other blemishes so the new owner won't feel half as bad when another is inevitably added. It is important to make sure there is at least a thousand dollars available after the purchase of a used boat to outfit the boat and make any necessary repairs.

Normally a used boat will come with the necessary dock lines, spare props, radio, life jackets, safety equipment, and other needed items. New boat owners must purchase these things on top of the expense of the boat, often paying hundreds of dollars or more.

Of course the purchase of a used boat is not without the element of risk. Did the previous boat owner perform the proper maintenance of the boat? It is critical to get the boat surveyed to be sure that it's in reasonable condition before purchasing it. This way it condition of the boat is known with certainty, making the used boat a sound investment.

About the Author:
Patricia Brown writes for several web sites, on shopping and products topics

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