The Fishing Dude's Underground

Salt Water Fish For Beginners

2007-08-18T16:01:00.000-07:00

I used to have a salt water tank a couple of years back but it is to hard to maintain so I just gave up. There are some fish you should stay away from as a beginner. First of all don't by anything expensive as your first fish , secondly don't buy any fish which are extremely aggressive towards other fish and the ocean does hold a lot of these like: Els,Stonefishe,Angelfish, Sharks etc. A good fish for starters would be a Yellow tailed Damsels. The Damsels are aggressive in a way but they are the best fish to start with. They will out stand harsh conditions and they are cheap. The will handle other aggressive fish but if you want to move on you should consider replacing them.

How Many Fish Can I Fit In An Average Fish Tank?

2007-08-18T15:55:00.000-07:00

Depending on the size of the fish, you can fit anywhere between 10 to 20 fishes.

A general rule of thumb is to have 1 cm of fish for every 1 litre of water in the tank. If you have 100 litres of water you can have 10 fish of length 10cm, 20 fish of 5cm etc.

Make sure that water is clean.Do not over-feed the fish, when changing water always not more then 20% of the volume of the tank do not over feed.

You can get help from your pet shop.

Lobster Lovers:Why Is It That Lobster Is So Expensive?

2007-08-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

Well one reason that lobsters are so expensive is that they do not reach marketable size very quickly. It takes a lobster 5 – 8 years to weigh a pound, another good reason is that lobster is caught in traps which need a harvest , therefore it takes more time.

Lobsters are rarely grown commercially in fish farms. So almost all the harvest comes from the wild. The leading harvesters are in Maine, Australia and New Zealand.The quantity of lobster has been decreased in last years due to overfishing, yet the demand is in the increase.
So, to sum it up in economic terms: low supply and high demand has a pricey result..

How Much Can A Used Fishing Rod Lift?

2007-08-18T15:11:00.000-07:00

Generally speaking , the length of the used fishing rod that you bought should give you a good approximation of the weight that you can lift with it.
Here are some relevant paragraphs from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_pole
Each rod is sized to a particular weight of line: larger and heavier line sizes will cast heavier, larger flies. Fly rods come in a wide variety of line sizes, from size #0 rods for the smallest freshwater trout and panfish up to and including #16 rods[1] for large saltwater gamefish. Fly rods tend to have a single, large-diameter line guide (called a stripping guide), with a number of smaller looped guides (aka snake guides) spaced along the rod to help control the movement of the relatively thick fly line. To prevent interference with casting movements, most fly rods usually have little or no butt section (handle) extending below the fishing reel. However, the spey rod, a fly rod with an elongated rear handle, is often used for fishing either large rivers for salmon and steelhead or saltwater surf casting, using a two-handed casting technique. See Fly fishing.
Ultra-light spinning and casting rods are generally shorter (4 - 5.5 feet is common) lighter, and more limber than normal rods. Tip actions vary from slow to fast, depending upon intended use. These rods usually carry 1 to 6 pound (4.5 to 27 N) test fishing line. Some ultra-light rods are capable of casting lures as light as 1/64th of an ounce - typically small spinners, wet flies, crappie jigs, tubes, or bait such as trout worms. Originally produced to bring more excitement to the sport, ultra-light spin fishing is now widely used for crappie, trout, bass, bluegill and other types of panfish.

Choosing Your Most Effective Method For Fishing

2007-08-16T04:13:00.000-07:00

Fishing is an activity of hunting fish or aquatic animals such as cool water fish,warm water fish,various types of shellfish as well as squid,octopus and turtles with a rod, line and hook.It is a popular,ancient practice involving many techniques and traditions.Also called angling,fishing originated as a means of seeking food for survival.

Fishing is a popular water-based recreational activity and is ranked among America's top ten recreational activities.Fishing boats play a vital role in fishing and provide easy access to get out onto the water.It allows the angler to cover a larger fishing area.

Fishing traces its roots back to the Mesolithic period that began about 10,000 years ago.It is the major occupation of many coastal inhabitants.The catches vary according to the season and fishing place. Basically,there are three types of fishing - beach,rock fishing,and boat fishing.

The method of fishing varies according to the region, technology available and species being fished. Fishing tackle,fishing rods,fishing reels,hooks and fishing lures are commonly used fishing equipment.Some of the traditional fishing techniques are hand fishing,spear and bow fishing,kite fishing and dynamite or blast fishing.

Pertaining to boats,one can choose from a wide range of fishing boats available in the market.The choice ranges from canoes to powerful cabin cruisers or yachts.Based on the type of fishing boat,the prices vary considerably.All-purpose fishing boats,bass boats,aluminum fishing boats,bay fishing boats,center-console fishing boats,flats boats,offshore sport fishing boats,deck fishing boats,pontoon fishing boats and outboard motors are some of the different types available.

Each boat has its own characteristics and is selected based on the purpose of fishing and where it will be used.The small,light weight bass boats are used for both recreational and tournament fishing. Center-console boats allow anglers to fish from any place on deck.For fishing in freshwater rivers,lakes and streams,freshwater fishing boats are the right choice.Offshore saltwater boats are used for saltwater fishing involving huge fish and heavy tackle.

A variety of fishing boats are exhibited in boat shows and fishing shows.Purchase options are provided at these shows that display famous fishing boat manufacturers like Albin Marine,American Boat Manufacturing, Inc.,Angler Boat Corporation,Caravelle Boats,Cobia Fishing and Sport Boats,Duckworth Boat Company, Dusky Marine Inc. and Fountain Powerboats,Godfrey Marine,Osprey Boat Company and Pro-Line Fishing Boats.

Fishing for commercial purposes has become a big business.Trawling,seining,drift netting,hand lining,ong lining,gillnetting and diving are common commercial fishing techniques.Recreational fishing is mainly for pleasure or competition and is done with a rod,line and hooks attached to any of a wide range of lures or baits.Fishing competitions are organized for fishermen to compete for prizes.Falls River Drainage,New Jersey Striper Fishing,Connecticut Striper Fishing,Conasauga River,Lake Logan Martin and Lake Amistad are some of the best fishing destinations.Fishing clubs offer countless opportunities for fishing from streams to rivers,canals and lakes.

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2007-07-27T06:24:00.000-07:00

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Trick the Roach first before he tricks you.

2007-07-22T09:08:00.000-07:00

The Roach was second fish i caught and it definitely grabbed my attention.
The Roaches have tricky behavior - they are gaming fish and like to play with bait.
Everytime they played with bait i thought it was just wind
and waves.
But later when float stopped trembling i pulled it out of water and discovered that my bait wasn't on hook anymore.

It didn't take me long to realize that the bait was actually stolen.
The Roach pushes and teases your bait so it can no longer be attached tightly to your hook and when you pull it out of water the bait slides away from it.

So if you catch Roach for the first time,it is important to:

Retain calmness.
Wait for right timing to pull (approximately 3-4 seconds).
Do not apply force.Pull not too fast.

The Roach's favorite snack is dough and pastry.
But when they are hungry they will eat worms also.

Kinds of fish i encountered and their behavior.

2007-07-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

Through my fishing experience i caught various types of fish and each behaved differently.
My first fish was common Ruffe which inhabits Harku lake.
Nothing special about their behavior to say,except they are always hungry and ready to tick the bait.I remember once caught Ruffe on empty bait.

This was surprising for sure.It seems to me these guys don't think when they are hungry.Their favorite bait is worm.
In Harku everytime you catch something,it is likely will be Ruffe because a lot of them are there.

Among other fish i encountered in Harku was Bass and Carp.
Unfortunately i didn't catch any of them because often they tore my line apart and got away with the rest of it.
I guess reason to this was my line's bad quality and lack of experience because i remember my friend pulling them in numbers.

Definitely i could use book that could teach me how to catch them.
It was very rare occasion when two of them would tick my bait.
But i noticed when it's raining it seems best time to catch them.

Here you can find more information about Carp fishing.

Fishing is more than just hobby...

2007-06-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

I was born in Tallinn - Estonia's capital city.
A very clean and fine place to live.

Most of the time i spent with my friends in courtyard playing and running as usual little kids.
One day i was taken by my friend to fishing.Yet i didn't have any idea what is fishing all about,because it was my first time fishing.
Luckily for me because my grandfather was fishing in his years,we had many different fishing rods at home so there wasn't need in buying any.Of cource they were common fishing rods and i saw better ones,which looked more like proffessional to me.

Me and my friend gone fishing to Harku lake and it took us usually about 20 minutes by walking.It's clear that my first day wasn't big progress and while i couldn't deny that appropriate fishing-guide book could be of use,i still really enjoyed fishing.Most importantly i felt really relaxing and calm.I was inhaling fresh air,listening to splashes of waves and admiring the view of Harku.This is more than just fishing...

I spend whole day fishing and didn't even notice how time flied.
That same day i felt some attractivity to fishing and later it became my second hobby.

Recapping all this,i consider fishing not only a hobby but very exciting and relaxing deed.
When you tired of life and feel down,find time,put your business aside and go fishing.
You will likely feel better.