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| Subject | Date Asked |
| numbers on fly pole | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: What does the numbers 5/6,6/7,7/8 stand for? Would like to know the best fly rod to use for salmon ... A: They stand for the weight of the line the rod can handle. Salmon fishing needs a high number. An 8 ... | |
| fishing in the Mediterranean | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I am going for a trip to the middle east and I have almost 7 days in Syria, so I wonder if you can ... A: I did a lot of research only to find there is not much fishing in Syria, at least not of the kind ... | |
| Best fishing trip | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in going on a freshwater fishing trip somewhere in the US. I've done the whole ... A: http://www.1fghp.com/catfishguides.html Here is a list of some of the best Catfish Guides in the ... | |
| Best fishing trip | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in going on a freshwater fishing trip somewhere in the US. I've done the whole ... A: I can make several suggestions. If you like to EAT fish, I highly recommend a trip to Alaska. Alaska ... | |
| Stung by a catfish | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I went fishing not to long ago about two weeks ago in the intercoastal waterways near my house in ... A: Catfish in Florida Saltwater do sting. I am not sure what the results are, but I would go to a ... | |
| fishing question | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: how come i always seem to get a "rats nest" in my line after i make a cast? it seems like after i ... A: Several thngs come to mind. One is that you might be using Flurocarbon and that is a definite no no ... | |
| fishing question | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: how come i always seem to get a "rats nest" in my line after i make a cast? it seems like after i ... A: It would help if I knew if you were using a spinning reel or bait caster.. but here is the problem ... | |
| Calculating weight of brown trout | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Is there an equation by which you can calculate a brown trout's weigth based on length. For ... A: There are several formulas but you need the girth which is the total length around the fish at the ... | |
| Crappie | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Can crappie be found in rivers? Deep rivers? Rocky rivers? It is early may and the water is warm so ... A: Crappie are in some rivers. Depends on where you are. Crappie inhabit slack water areas with cover, ... | |
| Sea fishing for beginners | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: How do I connect the rod to the reel and then attach the various accessories such as hook and ... A: OK, I am not trying to be rude here. I think you need to go to your local tackle store and talk to ... | |
| Creek | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I live near a creek that is probably about "Maybe" 9ft. deep in the only deep pool. It is right ... A: WEll, my fault on that one. Both LM and SM love crawfish. Fish that live in a stream, both LM and SM ... | |
| Creek | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I live near a creek that is probably about "Maybe" 9ft. deep in the only deep pool. It is right ... A: Smallmouth really like crawfish. If that does not work use a smallish artificial worm or a soft jerk ... | |
| Creek | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I live near a creek that is probably about "Maybe" 9ft. deep in the only deep pool. It is right ... A: It depends on the creek. If it goes dry from time to time, I doubt it, but at 9 feet deep you should ... | |
| Catfishin | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Its early May and where I fish(a small river, where I wade) there are rocky shoals. About 20 yards ... A: Your assessment of the situation is great. Yes cats will hold there. The most active will hold right ... | |
| lure | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: what type of lure do you use when the water is dark? A: Well by dark there are several things and problems.. Dark like in Tea colored, Dark like Green in ... | |
| Raising Catfish Fingerlings | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like to purchase fingerling catfish to eat by the pound, but here in the U.S., most fish ... A: To be honest I am a fishing expert, and what you need is more of an Aquarium expert. I am sure that ... | |
| type of fish | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: "I have a fishing buddy that caught this fish and claims that it is a small mouth. I say that it is ... A: Because of the color, and size of the bars on the side, I tend to lean towards a smallmouth. HOWEVER ... | |
| type of fish | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: "I have a fishing buddy that caught this fish and claims that it is a small mouth. I say that it is ... A: Since it was in Tennessee, the most likely thing is that it is a Meanmouth bass. Also not all spots ... | |
| Maryland Fishing | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an almost 6 year old son who is excited to try fishing for the first time. I know nothing ... A: If it does not have to be Saltwater Fishing, then I would recommend a friend of mine on the Potomac ... | |
| type of fish | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: "I have a fishing buddy that caught this fish and claims that it is a small mouth. I say that it ... A: OK, without actually being there, this picture while it looks like a largemouth, is a smallmouth in ... | |
| valuation | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you will be able to give me some idea of value and also the best place to try and sell ... A: I apologize, I was attempting to send you an explanation and accidentally did something else. I am ... | |
| Charter Fishing | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Do you know if there is Charter Fishing off the Atlantic Coast (Delaware, Maryland) in the last ... A: There are 2 Charter Boats out of Indian River that fish this time of year, but they are smaller ... | |
| How Would You Fish this Lake In Winter? | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: How Would You Fish this Lake In At this Time of Year for Largemouth Bass? ... A: Well it depends on the water temp. If not frozen over I would fish using the Float and Fly. ... | |
| Surf Fishing in Manzanillo, Mexico | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a villa in Manzanillo, MX. I would like to learn to surf fish. Is there a club or group of ... A: Well I would volunteer to come down but my darn ticket is full. Surf fishing is pretty much the same ... | |
| On shore fishing | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am traveling down to St. Simons (island in southern Georgia) right around MLK Jr. day. People ... A: Sometimes its not the bait but the location. You have to be where the fish are to start with. No ... | |
| fishing guides | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and i want to book another guided fishing trip to vt. or canada we would like the ... A: I am not familiar with that gentleman as a guide. I only list about 700 guides around the country. ... | |
| fishing guides | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and i want to book another guided fishing trip to vt. or canada we would like the ... A: MOST of the time when a guide is fishing, it is in order to better help you to fish and catch fish. ... | |
| Lake Seminole (Fl,Ga) | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Jim, I am fishing the State Championship at Lake Seminole during the first week of October. I am ... A: I am not familiar with Lake Seminole, or the spring creek area, but your choice of baits needs to be ... | |
| Trout fishing in Korea | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Though I've fished little myself in S Korea, I do know a little about some of the native game fish. ... A: I appreciate that. The email address though does not work.. jamescard.net there is no @ in the ... | |
| bite but no fish | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: for the last 5 fishing trips i ben on, i have not had any luck.i get good bites all the time but end ... A: With out seeing how you are rigging the baits it would be difficult to know exactly the problem. It ... | |
| Bass fishing | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: my name is Seth i am 22 years old i have been fishing since i was six and just recently got into the ... A: Seth if it makes you feel better I was 41 when I finally hit the big time with an 8 pounder from a ... | |
| fishing line strength tester | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Every year I forget what pound test line I have on my various reels and I do not know if the line ... A: WEll if you have a micrometer? You can measure the line size. You will need to check the line you ... | |
| fishing spots | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: looking for largemouth mouth bass. I like in Jacksonville beach, fl. Do you have any spots that you ... A: The best place in Florida to fish for Bass is Stick Marsh / Farm 13 down near Fort Pierce. Other ... | |
| Fresh water fishing for bass and peacocks | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding lures, rods, and reels. 1.) I am curious about the reels. i dont ... A: also, i am a little confused about all the lbs and test line and light tackle ha ha. Answer: The ... | |
| Fresh water fishing for bass and peacocks | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding lures, rods, and reels. 1.) I am curious about the reels. i dont ... A: .. so to continue on, what should i use when it comes to like 1/16 oz baits. they are extremely ... | |
| Fresh water fishing for bass and peacocks | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding lures, rods, and reels. 1.) I am curious about the reels. i dont ... A: I have a few questions regarding lures, rods, and reels. 1.) I am curious about the reels. i dont ... | |
| lures | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Hy, Me and my dad are crappie fishermen and love using Lil Dad Crawdads but we just cant seem to ... A: ya, it came in a package. little brown crawfish. plastic like, not made from organics. ill call ... | |
| lures | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Hy, Me and my dad are crappie fishermen and love using Lil Dad Crawdads but we just cant seem to ... A: Yes, but the ones I am remembering were made by a big company. I think that Gulp makes a bait that ... | |
| lures | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Hy, Me and my dad are crappie fishermen and love using Lil Dad Crawdads but we just cant seem to ... A: I tried Google, I tried Ebay, I tried a friend who is in the tackle business and could find nothing ... | |
| crappie fishing | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: my friend wants to go to reelfoot lake in Tennessee in late April to early may for crappie. After ... A: Right now temperatures are still low for this time of year. The next week or 2 should be good then ... | |
| Pickerel | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I am the person who asked the question about pike and pickerels. I looked it up on the Pennsylvania ... A: It might have seen you and known you were there. That would spook him, he might have been curious ... | |
| Pickerel | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I am the one who was asking about the pickerel. Would it help you ascertain the size of the fish if ... A: Not really. Without seeing it I can not be sure. There IS a short nose gar.. it can look like a pike ... | |
| Pickerel | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: Do pike live in south central Florida and if not do pickerel look identical to pike when viewed from ... A: I am not aware of any Pickerel getting to 40 inches in your area. IT MIGHT have been another snook. ... | |
| Pickerel | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Do pike live in south central Florida and if not do pickerel look identical to pike when viewed from ... A: I know that Pike are good to eat only right out of the water.. There is a section of bones near the ... | |
| Pickerel | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Do pike live in south central Florida and if not do pickerel look identical to pike when viewed from ... A: I am not aware of any Pike south of the Mason Dixon Line. The furthest south that I am aware of them ... | |
| Winter fishing | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: im Connor and i'm 15. I'm just wondering is there any fish out in the winter and how can I catch ... A: I am not familiar with the place you talk about. I live in Kentucky in the United States, we do not ... | |
| tips | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Ok, I love 2 fish. I found a river that has a lot of hot spots. I have been doing the worm catfish ... A: It depends on the current and how far it goes before dissapating. I would guess they would be at the ... | |
| legal bait | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I live in michigan and I am trying to find out if it is legal to use bluegill as bait for bass and ... A: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364-137191--,00.html I could find nothing in the ... | |
| Fly Fishing Guide | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I am considering going to Alaska to attend the Legend Lodge Guide School this summer. I want to be a ... A: I am pretty sure you have to have one for all waters in Alaska since all waters IN Alaska flow into ... | |
| Fly Fishing Guide | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I am considering going to Alaska to attend the Legend Lodge Guide School this summer. I want to be a ... A: I am not familiar with this operation, school. I would check them out quite a bit before a ... | |
| fishng reels | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: what is a good reel for striped bass fishing A: Shimano Curado, Calais, Baitcasting Spinninng I like Shimano Stradic or Symetre. Shimano started out ... | |
| winter fishing | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My name is keith jackson and i am a 14 year old bass fisherman and i have decided to give winter ... A: Bass tend to stay in water that is 12 to 15 feet deep with the shad in the lake. If there are ale ... | |
| marked fishing line | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I just started to ice fish for kokanee this year. And the fish are depth sensitive. A few of the ... A: I did a rather extensive search for lines like this and did not find any. Cabela's has a trolling ... | |
| FISHING ROD FERRULES FOR GLASS ROD | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: AM LOOKING FOR FISHING ROD FERRULES FOR GLASS RODS AS THE RODS ARE TOO LONG NOW AND I HAVE TO MAKE ... A: I am assuming here that you are planning to cut a perfectly good Glass rod into 2 pieces.. I ... | |
| Downrigger Board | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help me on this but I'm pretty sure you'll know someone who can. I am getting ... A: Try going to www.slidediver.com .. the fellow who owns that company is also a guide on Lake ... | |
| bearings on a fishing reel | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: what do the bearings on the fishing reel do. do you want a high or low number of bearings. Please ... A: I apologize for the delay on this answer. I sent this in on the 16th but apparently something went ... | |
| reels | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I found this site while looking for info on a Pfleuger levelwind reel. My friend has two of them ... A: That is a bit out of my line of experience, however I did find these websites for you to check into. ... | |
| What kind of rod to get for pier fishing. | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been searching online for awhile getting any information that I can for my investment in my ... A: You need something that will take some abuse. I like Ambassedeur reels myself. You need to check if ... | |
| What kind of rod to get for pier fishing. | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been searching online for awhile getting any information that I can for my investment in my ... A: Almost any good Medium Heavy Rod will do for ocean fishing for mackerel. Now for Sharks I would want ... | |
| fishing fast moving waters | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I live in Idaho, where there are alot of fast moving rivers and creeks, where do you fish on the ... A: Well that is one question I am not sure about answering. It depends on what you are fishing for. In ... | |
| fishing fast moving waters | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I live in Idaho, where there are alot of fast moving rivers and creeks, where do you fish on the ... A: Fish in fast moving rivers will hold in shallow areas along the bank, the shallower the water the ... | |
| River fishing | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Can people eat fish from the 3 rivers in pittsburgh,PA. A: I would check with the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Pennsylvania( www.depweb.state.pa.us ). I ... | |
| tips | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I am going down to cabo Friday and will be fishing in the sea of cortez. What is an adequate tip ... A: Normal tip is 20% of the charter per person.. so if the charter is 300 divide by 3 and pay 20% of ... | |
| freshwater fishing (northwest IN.) | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: hey, i was wondering where bass, catfish, and bigger fish are and when. or when is the best time for ... A: Bass tend to hold around cover in order to ambush bait fish. Cover with a bit of current works even ... | |
| Bait casting+crank baits at high gear ratios | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: How do you flip and pitch? and how do you fish a crank bait with a rod that has a gear ratio of ... A: http://walleyetour.flwoutdoors.com/article.cfm?id=144916 This link will explain flipping and ... | |
| trolling for trophy rainbows | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I am trolling for rainbows in a small lake here in Idaho and I have caught some nice ones but I want ... A: The Stocker Wobbler is a dead bait trolling rig. (Or you kill the bait when you hook it up for the ... | |
| trolling for trophy rainbows | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I am trolling for rainbows in a small lake here in Idaho and I have caught some nice ones but I want ... A: Woo, that is a tough one. It would help to know more about the lake, and the forage.. and to be ... | |
| fall fishing | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: My name is Keith I am a 14 year old bass fisherman who lives in Maryland and I want to know where ... A: Keith they really do not go anywhere, they just go deeper. The fish will find the warmest water with ... | |
| depth | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: every time i try to find my depth for float fishing i reel in slowly and my float only pops up when ... A: I need to know what you mean by popping up.. If it is coming out of the water to float then you have ... | |
| Snagging | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: What can you tell me about snagging. How to set up a pole to do that and what all I need. If you ... A: The snagging I am familiar with normally takes place around dams. Although I guess if you can see ... | |
| jigs | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: How do I fish jigs from shore? A: Well really the answer is fairly simple.. Fish them exactly the same way only a bit slower. Lift and ... | |
| lures | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: Should I put bait on my lure and if so, what? ANSWER: It will depend on the lure. Crankbaits I ... A: That will depend on the kind of spoon. If a jigging spoon for jigging up and down I would not. It ... | |
| Home Lake | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a river system near my home here in Kentucky that runs about 5000 acres at Summer Pool. It is ... A: Early and late surface baits near the wood cover, spinner baits 6 to 10 foot deep during the mid day ... | |
| lures | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: Should I put bait on my lure and if so, what? A: It will depend on the lure. Crankbaits I would not but occasionally I will put a chunk of ... | |
| Home Lake | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a river system near my home here in Kentucky that runs about 5000 acres at Summer Pool. It is ... A: During the summer months COE Lakes stratify.. That is where temperature and Oxygen Content jump at a ... | |
| Lake of the Woods | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm going to the Lake of the Woods in July with a couple of buddies. Do you know of any hot spots ... A: I have a guide I work with on that lake... If you contact him I am sure he can find you a great ... | |
| looking for a good place to fish | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I m living in montreal, quebec, Canada. and i m looking for a nice spot to fish 30 mn away from my ... A: I live in Kentucky, and while I do have quite a few guides listed on my website.. www.FGHP.com .. I ... | |
| deep water bass | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: i know bass are shallow but i never fish deep and i have seen many people catching big bass in ... A: Well bass are shallow some time.. but not all the time. Whent he water gets warm they will go deeper ... | |
| small and largemouth bass in summer | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: my name is Garret and I have a question on fishing. I live over in the Northwest-Washington State to ... A: Garret whole books have been written on subjects like this.. That said I can tell you a few things. ... | |
| IM Finned | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: i got finned while i was fishing the other day. the fish was a bluegill it was laying on the ground ... A: Ashlee I apologize sincerely for your problem. I thought I sent this answer out a few days ago.. ... | |
| bait | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: what exact bait should i use in panama city florida for saltwater. i have a 10ft rod and i am not ... A: Baits can be locally available.. did you want Artificial or Live bait? Live bait I would just go to ... | |
| Question about fishing | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I will stay in Side. My question is: my i fishing without any license in the see,,, Tell me is there ... A: Most countries do not charge a fee for Ocean Fishing.. Any Freshwater fishing you will need to ... | |
| Finned what did I do wrong? | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I am 14 years old and a day or so ago my dad and I were fishing of a pier in Port Aransas, Texas and ... A: Sorry I hit the wrong button.. did not mean to not answer you. The hard thing about this question ... | |
| old reel | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I found a GreatLakes mod.SR 91 reel in the trash and i would like to know how old it is. A: I have done quite a bit of research on this reel on line... and I can find nothing on it. I did find ... | |
| catfish | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I went fishing 3 days ago and whlit trying to pull the hook out of the mouth of a cat ... A: I am not aware of any poisonous catfish in the United States in fresh water. I have heard that ... | |
| Fishing license | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: What is the age in Illinois do you purchase fishing license. A: From the Illinois DNR website... SPORT FISHING LICENSES updated 5/2006 **Anglers under 16 years of ... | |
| lubricating reels | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: How do you lubricate spinning, spincast and baitcast reels? A: In each case the way to lubricate the reel is based on the construction. However with different ... | |
| BASS FISHING | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: We will be in Alamose, Colorado the first part of July. I do a lot of bass fishing here in Texas, ... A: Well I used to go to Alamosa a LOT. It is at 7000 feet above sea level. No bass I am aware of. Rio ... | |
| suspended fish ?? | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: I was bass fishing the creek here in Moundsville, West Virginia and was using a Mepps #4 spinner ... A: Well if you can see them, they can see you.. that would be the reason for them moving. You are ... | |
| spinning reel | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: i just bought a cheap spinning reel and rod for the first with no instructions on how to set the ... A: It will depend on the type of spinning reel. Some have a finger trigger, some don't. Either way you ... | |
| Spawning. | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: What month do bass spawn in West Virginia. A: That is a tough question to answer. MOST of the time Bas sin West Virginia will spawn in mid May to ... | |
| fishing license in illinois | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: how old do you need to be to have to have a fishing license in illinois? A: Being a resident of Kentucky, and never having fished or hunted in Illinois I attempted to find the ... | |
| Fishing Guide | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I live in the Galveston, Texas area. Can you recommend a reliable fishing guide that ... A: I have fished from party boats, and with guides both. They are different experiences. Party boats ... | |
| beginner in the central valley in California | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I am hooked on fishing but fairly new at it there are about five different lakes around here and ... A: Largemouth and smallmouth you can set up basically the same. I like spinning tackle but some guys ... | |
| Dacron Fishing Line | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I've always used monofilament fishing line and I recently purchased braided Dacron 80lb test and ... A: Personally I do not like Dacron line. I prefer braided line like Power Pro for increased strength ... | |
| freshwater fishing in turkey | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: i live in bodrum turkey and would like to know the best places in turkey for course fishing can ... A: From Allaboutturkey.com Fishing can be done without a license in non-prohibited and non-military ... | |
| Line lbs. | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a baitcaster and i was wondering what kind and lbs test line should i put on. Also what is ... A: Well the type and size of line depends on the reel and what you are fishing for. Lighter lines for ... | |
| Fishing | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a new fly rod i recently acquired and i wanted to know what people mean when they say leader, ... A: I am not a fly fisherman, but I do know the answer to a point. I worked in retail and sold fly ... | |
| Baitcasting | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I have an old baitcaster that my dad gave me, and i wanted to know what pound line, what height of ... A: I like to use a Medium Heavy rod 6' 6"" even a 7' rod for several kinds of fishing. I like to use ... | |
| pole size | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: Ifish at 18 mile creek in hamburg ny.I use a 7 foot pole now but it doesnt seem to give the action I ... A: For stream fishing like you are doing I like to use a light or medium light rod and reel matched ... | |
| pole size | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: what is the best size rod for a casting reel also best preforming line test for bass fishing in ... A: Pole size will depend on what you are fishing for, size of line, type of lure, etc.. As for creek ... | |
| FISHING RODS | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: DOSE THE AMOUNT OF GUIDE ON A ROD EFFECT THE CASTING DISTANCE? A: It can if there are too many.. The main thing that affects distance is line size. Then you have ... | |
| Clear water lakes | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: Center Hill Lake in Smithville TN. is a deep clear water lake. Water temp now is mid to upper 40s ... A: WEll in the winter when fishing is really tough a lot of guys use the Float and Fly method of ... | |
| saltwater catfish | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: I used to live on Lake Hardin in GA. My favorite fish to skin and eat was catfish. Carp of course ... A: I have caught the catfish you are talking about. Big Long fins on the back called a Sailfin Catfish. ... | |
| FISHING LICENSE | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: WE ARE GIING TO VACATION IN MYRTLE BEACH THIS SUMMER. WE NORMALLY GO TO OCEAN CITY , MD. WE DO NOT ... A: Here is a link to a PDF for Crabbing Laws in South Carolina. ... | |
| How to fish in the winter? | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I live in the state of Washington where the temperature is below 40 in the winter. The lake here ... A: I use a newer technique for Bass, and Crappie called the Float and Fly. Not really a fly but a jig. ... | |
| dense water | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: Do fish swim faster in deeper water? A: Deeper water is denser. In other words the molecules are packed closer together. The deeper you go ... | |
| solar charger 12 v | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: thinking about getting 12 v battery solar charger for boat.. do you know anything about these or ... A: Here is what I know. I have a friend who has been using one for several years. He never runs out of ... | |
| Free advce worth what you oay for it. | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: Hey Jim, you old peckerwood. You could not catch a fish at Captain D's and here you are giving ... A: Welllll and I know that, that is a deep subject, Newman I have a 9.7 overall rating I think, from ... | |
| Bass Fishing in TN | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering about tactics and lures used for fishing for bass in large lakes. The individual ... A: WEllll there are seasonal patterns, species patterns and lake patterns.It is a LOT.. more than I ... | |
| bass fishing for fun | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I live in Al.and I would like to know when do bass go on bed. And how do I tell the difference ... A: Normally they will go on the bed when water temps begin to rise in the spring and get to ... | |
| How can I get a guiding job? | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I live in Tallahassee Florida. I would like to stay at a lodge as part of my pay. The idea is to ... A: I would contact some of the local resorts and INN's. You may be able to teach locally a fly fishing ... | |
| How can I get a guiding job? | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I teach at the college level and have summers off. Would like to work at/for a fishing resort for a ... A: Some Times timing is everything... I got the following inquiry today.. Hi Jim, We at Tenaya Lodge ... | |
| fishing rods | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: do u hav 2 put a telescopic rod rite out A: I need more info.. but here is my gut reaction.. WHEN going fishing, yes. Not when stored. The ... | |
| fishing | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: HI do you know were to fish in south california A: Do you want to fish for Fresh or Saltwater fish. There are quite a few nice impoundments in Southern ... | |
| Floating Jug Lines | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: This may seem wierd but friends of mine do alot of Catfishing. Last year they found a floating/jug ... A: I have contacted a couple of folks in the industry in an attempt to get you an answer. Could you ... | |
| QUESTION ON FISHING LICENSE | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: OLD MY QUESTION IS I PURCHASED A LICENSE A WHILE BACK FROM A WALMART HERE IN SAN ANTONIO AND I READ ... A: I live in Kentucky. However if you bought a FISHING LICENSE it may be that the you are allowed 1 Red ... | |
| fish | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: whens the best time to fish and what do minnows eat for bait A: Well the best time to fish is a tough question. Like people fish do not have a time table but there ... | |
| set up | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: using a swivel, what is supposed to come first the hook or sinker? A: What are you using this rig for? If using a Carolina Rig to fish for Bass the weight goes on before ... | |
| Spooling a reel | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a reel and realised that it is made with a capicity for no more than 14 Lb test. I ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering. I thought I answered this but may have hit the wrong button. ... | |
| southern spain carp | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: Hola I live in Alicante Spain and would like some advice on catching carp in the lakes in the area ... A: Well I have never fished for Carp in Europe, but my understanding is that Carp are not native to the ... | |
| Fishing in Turkey | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I live in Bodrum Turkey having moved from Scotland and have tried to fish from shore in the Agean ... A: I am not familiar with fishing in Turkey. I would like to help but this is outside my area of ... | |
| help | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: im a 14 year old boy who is obsessed with fishing.and my favorite spot is being turned into a ... A: I would need more information on this. Is someone doing this by using bulldozers, or is the lake ... | |
| Bellingham, Wash. fishing guides? | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I'm looking for names of possible guides to get my father-in-law acquainted with fishing in Lake ... A: I found a source for fishing reports on Lake Whatcom, http://www.washingtonlakes.com/Search.aspx ... | |
| Rod/Reel for boyfriend | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I am looking to buy my boyfriend a rod/reel for his birthday and neither of us know much about ... A: Well it sort of depends on what size the average trout is that you are going for. Personally I like ... | |
| casting reels | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: what is the importance if any in the number of ball bearings in a casting reel? I"ve been fishing ... A: Up to a point the more the better. Beyond 5 or 6 you are just going to have too high a price. The ... | |
| Fishing for Morons (like me) | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: Jim, I currently live in Fort Lauderdale, FL and have recently moved to a house on an inland canal. ... A: I have done some Saltwater Canal Fishing, you will find that some of the canals in your area have ... | |
| Fishing Line lbs. Test | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about the fishing line pounds test ratings. I just read about a guy who caught a ... A: The pound rating system is what PRESSURE the line will take before it breaks. Essentially you are ... | |
| smolmouth bass | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: please,in last 2 weeks I am katch 5 bass ,each of this fish have inside the meat, smol 1/8 inch big ... A: If I am thinking of the right thing.. not seeing it I can not be 100% sure. There is a parasite. It ... | |
| Drag Nets | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering what the rules for pulling a drag net were for shrimp and bait fish by Cudjoe Key. ... A: I have to admit that I know nothing about drag nets for Shrimp. You should be able to find what you ... | |
| hooks and weights | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: -------------------------ilive in san jose, ca. and i looking to fish in local city lakes and ... A: Most stocked trout are not over 1 or 2 pounds so you can use fairly small hooks, and a split shot. ... | |
| hooks and weights | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: what would be a good size weight and hook for trout fishing , and how much lead should there be . ... A: I need more information. The size of hook and amount of lead depend on the circumstances. Running ... | |
| Shallow and Muddy for Walleyes | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: My cabin is on a shallow, weedy, muddy lake in northern Wisconsin. I fish, and once every few weeks ... A: Well where they are will depend on the season, the bait, the water temperature, and oxygen levels. ... | |
| fishing | 3/23/2006 |
| Q: What is fishing? How does it take place? Is there any form of competition? Where does competitions ... A: What is Fishing: Fishing is an activity in which a human attempts to fool a fish into biting a hook ... | |
| New Reel Dilema | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Dicken, First let me say that I am 35 years old and getting back into fishing for the first ... A: If I am remembering correctly the Snapshot has a pin. The pin may be the problem. It holds the line ... | |
| salt water fishing in maui | 2/1/2006 |
| Q: .. i have done some surf fishing in sanibel island fl. and caught whiting, shark, snook, and tarpon; ... A: Use the same tactics you used in the surf in the Atlantic. You may catch Dorado / Mahi Mahi or any ... | |
| fishing the florida keys | 1/21/2006 |
| Q: I've been fishing the keys for over 40 years in someone elses boat.[ charters/rentals ] but never ... A: Steve, I need to know what kind of fishing you want to do. Are we talking flats fishing, or do you ... | |
| Walleye | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: Jim, do you have any websites on Walleye fishing south/east Michigan. Thanks in Advance A: You can find a guide at www.1fghp.com/mi.html Also try www.Walleye.com and Weekly Fishing ... | |
| Fish | 10/10/2005 |
| Q: ; Dicken Thank you for your prompt response. In my question to you, I want information about fish ... A: You can in most states aquire STERILE forms of the grass carp to eat grasses and plants. These must ... | |
| cleaning dam lakes | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: What kinds of fish that can help in cleaning dam reservoirs? A: I need more information. What kind of cleaning do you want to do? Trash? Grass? Some kind of mollusk ... | |
| fishing locations in southern california | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: I'm looking to get my friend a 3/4day pass for fishing trip on a boat in southen California. ... A: <tried to do some research and found a few places: Dana Wharf Sportfishing (Dana Point), Newport ... | |
| fishing for trout | 9/10/2005 |
| Q: I was talking to a friend about different fishing technique and i was saying i have heard of trout ... A: I have not heard of this either, although I have heard of a method of fly fishing where the fly ... | |
| kentucky lake | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: Jim, This is Brock from Galyan's. I had a question for you. I am fishing a USA Bassin Classic on ... A: Brock, nice to hear from you. Call Dave Stewart and talk to him. Tell him you know me.. and if you ... | |
| Rainbow Trout spawning in pond | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: I had 12 rainbow trout stocked in my pond 6 years ago..my pond is in southern VT And is 60'x80' and ... A: 6 years is not really old for a fish. It is possible that the fish died from the recent hot spell. ... | |
| Hi Jim, In fishing catalogs... | 7/31/2005 |
| Q: In fishing catalogs I see trips offered to places like Alaska, Chile, Russia, etc. and the price is ... A: Some do and some do not. Affordable Alaska Charters in Alaska charges $999.00 for 7 days and ... | |
| tips about snook fishing | 7/18/2005 |
| Q: I am 15 and i live on the southern east part of florida by miami. I fish everytime i get the chance ... A: Jacob I aplogize for taking so long to get back to you on this.. I did not get the email ... | |
| fishing guides in georgia | 6/12/2005 |
| Q: Mr. Dicken, would you possibly have any listings for guide services in the state of ... A: Well what part of the state will you be fishing. I have a website, that lists guides all over the ... | |
| Rod suggestions | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: My questions are regarding rod and reel selections. I want to get my girlfriend a rod and reel for ... A: Zebco makes some good light rods with reels for trout in small waters.. they work well on bluegill, ... | |
| fishing line | 4/12/2005 |
| Q: I fish offshore for tuna, I receintly purchased two new Penn 50TW reels. Before I purchase the line ... A: I am more of a resource person. I can tell you that the Ande Line is high quality, but am not a ... | |
| Brushing Up / Old Fears | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: You sound like the man I need to be talking to! I live in Jackson, MS near the very large Ross ... A: Other than the techniques I described not really. Smaller fish like bluegill I simply take my hand ... | |
| Brushing Up / Old Fears | 4/9/2005 |
| Q: You sound like the man I need to be talking to! I live in Jackson, MS near the very large Ross ... A: Well finning is a risk, but in 50 years I can count on one hand the number of times I have managed ... | |
| science project | 1/6/2005 |
| Q: I'm doing a science fair project on bass fishing in Ontario. I really enjoy fishing and would like ... A: 1. What is your favourite fishing spot for bass in Ontario? Answer: East Lake Manitout just south ... | |
| Guide and how to make my own leaders. | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: I am going to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and I am looking for a guide to do Fly Fishing Inshore. ... A: I can help you with a charter, but I am not a fly fisherman.. at least no yet. Keep meaning to ... | |
| flounder | 8/30/2004 |
| Q: I have a considerable bet riding on this. I say that flounder and fluke are really 2 names for the ... A: Well I will agree with you because my research indicates you are correct. I was not personally aware ... | |
| Korea | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: I am living in South Korea along the DMZ and want to learn fly fishing from a friend here. I think ... A: I apologize for some reason my first answer did not get to you. There are some species of trout in ... | |
| mayfield lake web site | 6/22/2004 |
| Q: I have a question listed on google for about the last 15 days and no comments or answers yet. I ... A: I dont know if this will help, but here are a few sites I found. NOne fit your description but might ... | |
| fishing | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: do you belive in those moon charts? they give ya times to fish? BRAD A: To a certain extent I do. about 70% of all Record fish were caught according to research within 3 ... | |
| GA Fishing | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I'm not sure if my question falls into your catagory or not but I hope you can help us.We moved ... A: Are you looking for a book, or pamphlet? I would imagine if you are that the State of Georgia ... | |
| pond fishing | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: What is the best bait to catch rud and tench A: The research I have done indicates that both fish are bottom feeders most of the time. They will ... | |
| snapper size | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: Is there a difference in size between male and female snapper? ... A: Yes, Normally. Almost all Female Fish are larger than the males. This is because the female carries ... | |
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