Fishing Guide

  So you want to catch cobia ? There are many different types of lures that you can use when fishing for these denizens of the deep, ranging from topwater plugs, swimbaits, spoons, jigs and even live bait. However, lures represent only part of your arsenal when targeting cobia; having the right terminal tackle can also help you to have a successful day of cobia fishing. Very few things in the world of saltwater fishing are as fun and exciting as hooking into a big, powerful cobia on light tackle. When faced with this scenario, there is no better feeling than having your line ripped from your hand when a large cobia instantly engulfs the bait. When this happens, anglers need to be prepared to fight a fish that can reach weights of over 350 pounds and measure up to eight feet long. When targeting these tough and powerful fish, you should use heavy tackle and sturdy rods rated for 30-50 pound test. Sharks, bluefish and sea bass are all common predators of cobia, and each of these spec...

  Why should you buy fishing line specifically made for Cobia? If you've read our article on the best tackle for catching Cobia , then you know that this game fish is a challenge to land, so it deserves some specific equipment. Heavy duty line designed for Cobia will not only hold up better than normal monofilament or fluorocarbon line, but it will also help you get a better hook set. With a few exceptions, most anglers use 20-30lb line for Cobia. There are no strict rules, though; some anglers go lighter or heavier depending on personal preferences and/or the strength of their reels. In this article we're going to give you some insight on how to choose the best fishing line for Cobia . What is Cobia Line Made Of? Cobia line has a few different options: monofilament, fluorocarbon, and wire. We'll get more into each of these materials below, but for now let's talk about their pros and cons . Monofilament - Monofilament has been around for a long time, so it's the mos...

  Cobia are found all along the coastal waters of North America. Some are even more abundant in certain areas than others, especially since their populations have increased over the past few years. Cobia prefer to stay near channels or channels that lead out to deeper water. They will often be found around bridges and jetties because these structures tend to provide them with cover and access to deep water. When trying to locate cobia, there are a few different areas that fishermen should look in: the channels out of bays and sounds, bridges and jettys. Cobia can be found near any coastal structure because it provides them with food and protection from predators (baitfish that are found nearby congregate around these structures). These are the areas where cobia will spawn during the summer. Once they have spawned, cobia move out to deeper waters and can be caught there throughout the spring and summer months. As winter approaches, more and more of them return to their original spaw...

  The Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a pelagic fish of the mackerel family, Scombridae. The Atlantic population of this species is commonly known as "Turkey" but its common name in most other languages refers to the fish's colouration. They are found widely throughout the tropical and temperate regions of the Atlantic Ocean including the Mediterranean Sea, Iberian Peninsula, Canary Islands, Madeira Archipelago, Bermuda and Bahamas. They are also found in large quantities around South Pacific islands such as Tonga and French Polynesia where they're know locally as "ahi." The Yellowfin can grow to nearly six feet and one hundred and eighty pounds, but this is rare. Fish caught average 2-3 feet in length and 40lbs. They are easily identified by their striking "yellow" dorsal fin which gives the fish its common name. The first dorsal appears to be small, but it's attached to a muscle that can propel the fish forward at amazing speeds...spee...

  Choosing the right fishing rod for yellowfin tuna is much more complicated than choosing any other type of fish. Yellowfins are large, powerful fish that have a reputation for being fast and hard to catch. The action you choose in your fishing rod will depend heavily on how you want to fish for them. Are You Casting or Trolling? Casting or trolling? This is probably the first question you should ask yourself when choosing your rod. How do you want to fish for them? Are You Casting? The techniques used when casting are typically what anglers use when fishing for yellowfins. Casts are only effective if your rod isn't too stiff, but not too soft, and after a cast it is important to reel in quickly. Fishing rods for casting should be at least medium action. They also need to be able to handle the fighting power of yellowfin tuna . You might want a rod that is more flexible than you would normally use for other types of fish. A great choice when fishing for casting is an ultralight s...

  Tying a knot when you don't have to is the mark of an amateur. It takes time and it can slip, jam, or otherwise come undone at the most inopportune times. If you're stuck with only one good hand there's no hope for tying anything that requires two hands. As they say "necessity is the mother of invention", and I'm about to show you how to tie a knot that doesn't need any knots. This is the Knotless Knot, as its name implies it can be formed without using knots fishing . It's simple but strong enough to hold just about anything together from tree limbs to people. It was used during WWII by paratroopers to haul heavy equipment out of airplanes. It's also called the Grief Knot due its history as a way to kill yourself without using your own hands. I've got no idea if people actually used it that way, but it makes for an interesting story. I first saw this knotty little trick on survivalmonkey.com. It was presented as a survival trick to employ w...

  Ice fishing is a kind of fishing that primarily done in the frozen body of water. The main reason for ice fishing is to get access to the fish that inhabits underneath the surface without actually needing to go into the sea or lake. But then again, not all fishes are found beneath ice cover, sometimes they are just wary of being trapped beneath the surface of the ice layer. However, you can catch them by using certain lures that are specifically designed for fishing under the ice cover. So far, here are some bait fish that can be found in lakes and ponds that you can use for your next ice fishing trip: minnow; these are usually 6 inches long with greenish silver color. Their tummy area is white and they have a dark stripe going from the head to their backs which looks like a letter V. carp; a medium-sized fish with silver scales and a forked tail that can reach up to about 2 feet in length. They usually swim in schools, so anglers often use them as live bait when ice fishing. bul...