Fun Fishing Sayings

A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at the office!

A fisherman is a jerk on one end of the line waiting for a jerk on the other.

Here are a few fun fishing sayings and here is a link that could brighten your day all with the theme of fishing...

Fishing Sayings

Fish Facts

Fishing Facts- Heres a link to some interesting fishing facts...

Fishing Records

Here is a link to a list of Kansas State fishing records...

Kansas Fishing Records

Notable Person in the World of Fishing

(Photo Courtesy of Kevin VanDam.com)





 

Kevin Van Dam- considered by many to be the best angler in the world Kevin VanDam has won 4 Bassmaster Classics as well as 7 Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year Titles.

Different Forms of Fishing

There are many different forms of fishing, from those we use today, to those used in the past as some of the more primative methods. Whether its for survival or recreation fishing has been a contant throughout human history. This article details some of the methods of fishing that are around today. It might suprise you just how many methods for catching fish there are.

Different Forms of Fishing

Ice Fishing

With winter on the way much of the fishing being done during the spring, summer and fall has slowed down but that does not mean fishing has stopped completely. Ice fishing is a favorite among some fisherman so heres a little bit more background on this form of fishing. Here is an article entitled Ice Fishing for Beginners written by Carl Kolchak.

Types of Hooks

                                                       
Hook Sizing Chart -Whether you're a casual fisherman who fishes on the weekend or someone who goes as much as possible using the right type and size of fishing hook is key in order to increase the odds of finding success when fishing. This document on Jannsnetcraft.com gives a detailed look at many different fishing hooks as well as other pieces such as, swivels and blades. If you ever have a doubt in your mind that you might not be using the right hook checking out this resource might be useful so feel free to check it out.

Types of Bait and the Fish They Target

Fishing Bait- This is a helpful link that list some species of fish and the bait best suited to catch a specific type of fish. After clicking this link you will see an example such as...

Crappie - minnows, worms, insect larvae, insects, small flies, small jigs and small spinners.
As well as much more useful information. So check it out!

Top Fishing Destinations:

1. Tarpon- Boca Grande, Florida
2. Sheefish- Selawik Valley, Alaska
3. Largemouth Bass- Castaic Lake, California
4.Red Drum- Pamlico Sound, North Carolina
5.Muskie- Lake St. Clair, Michigan
6.Mako Shark- Massachusetts Bay
7.Walleye- Lake of the Woods, Minnesota
8.Golden Rainbow Trout- Mahoning Creek, Pennsylvania
9.Striped Bass- Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
10.White Sturgeon- Sacramento River (Near Bay Area)

(Info Courtesy of: World Fishing Network-World Fishing Network)

Fishing Tips for the Beginner

Fishing Tips for the Beginner- Clicking on this link will take you to a great article written for those who havent been fishing but are looking ro go for the first time. It is written by John Rarity of Active.com. It provides an outline of what to expect and what you might need on your first fishing trip.

Page of Relevant Content

Here is a great page of relevant content. It is on the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Tourism website. On it you can find helpful information such as, a guide of different types of fish in Kansas, a fishing forecast, tips on how to increase your chances of catching fish, as well as frequently asked questions and the answers to those questions.

Fishing for Catfish

                                                             Catfish Facts  
There are many different kinds of fish but one of my favorites is the catfish. There are several different kindsof catfish including, Channel, Flathead, and Bluecat here in Kansas. Catfish are found in a variety of different waterways including ponds, lakes, and rivers, This website gives you more detail into the world of the catfish.
      

Fall is coming and the weather is changing but that doesnt mean there isn't fish to be caught. This video shows some tips and techniques on how to increase your chances of catching Bass in the fall.

Lack of Rainfall and Its Affect on Fish

Kansas has experienced a significant drought in recent months affecting many areas statewide. Water levels have dropped significantly resulting in bodies of water becoming dry and muddy and also killing different spieces of fish. This article goes into greater depth on how drought is affecting kansas and it's different bodies of water.Kansas City Star Drought Article.

Lack of Rainfall Continued

This link takes you to a map showing an average years worth of rainfall in the United States. Rainfall in September 2007. As can be expected this lack of rainfall has an affect on fish and fishing which I will adress in my next post.

Lack of Rain Affecting Fishing

The lack of rain here in Kansas has taken a toll on fishing in many local areas recently. This Link displays a years worth of rainfall in the United States.Rainfall Totals. In my next post I will show an years worth of average rainfall seen in the past.

Map of Perry Lake

Map of Perry Lake- This link provides a map of Perry Lake where I like to fish. It is also near my hometolwn of Lecompton.

How to Tie a Basic Fishing Knot- This website offers some helpful tips on how to attach fishing line to your reel. This is important because it is a basic step when preparing to go fishing.

Introduction

Throughout the course of this blog I intend to cover various concepts relating to the sport of fishing. I hope to discuss different types of fish as well as how different fishing methods are used to catch  specific kinds of fish as well as different places to fish.