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February 2nd, 2012 — Book Review
This book is designed to cater to grades four through six, and specifically children who are already familiar with the basics associated with fishing but that want to learn more about this unique recreational sport. This book covers a wide variety of different topics on fishing for children, including approaching the water, the necessary equipment, [...]
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Fishing and Boating Lexicon Continued Clarity - This refers to how clear the water is, this is measured by how deep an item can be and still be visible from the water's surface. Clearwater - This is a term that is used in order to describe a body of water like a river or lake...... -
More Fishing and Boating Lexicon Fishery - This is a term that is used for lakes, rivers and streams where it is possible for people to come and catch fish, or to catch a specific type of fish, such as a trout fishery or a bass fishery. Fish hook - This is a barbless or...... -
Fishing Report: June 03, 2011 Lake fishing this week has dropped off significantly from last week. While the plants had increased the amount of fish in some spots, there was not many which were being seen this Memorial Day weekend. Fishing is expected to pick up soon as the weather warms and the waters return...... -
What Fish Don’t Want You to Know By Frank P. Baron The practice of fishing has been around for millennia, but we as humans still don’t have it down pat. There are thousands of books out there on techniques, can’t miss hints and basic fishing principles. However, if you read only one book about fishing, this one should be highly considered....... - San Francisco Bay Area Fishing Guide -- Book Review I recently purchased and read the book San Francisco Bay Areas Fishing Guide by Ray Rychnovsky. It is an excellent primer and refresher on fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area. It covers everything open ocean, ocean reef, near shore, beach, the entire San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, the entrance......
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January 31st, 2012 — Book Review
When it comes to freshwater fishing, one can never learn everything there is to know. What the book entitled “What Fish Don’t Want You to Know – An Insider’s Guide to Freshwater Fishing” provides is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of freshwater fishing; tips and tricks, anecdotes and commonsense information all within a a [...]
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The Complete Guide to California Fishing Download Your 32 Page FREE eBook Did you know that there is a reason fish can so easily evade your hook? Find out why this happens and how to prevent it! Sick of hooking a fish only to lose them? We'll show you how to catch and hold on to...... - Book Review: Outdoor Survival By Garth Hattingh The author of this book is one of the most respected outdoor enthusiasts, experts and authors and this latest effort is truly spectacular. If you are planning on doing anything outdoors, whether it's boating, fishing, camping or hiking, this is the book that you need to read before you go......
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- Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Whether you are a lifelong fly fisherman, or someone that has been intrigued by this sport, the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide is one of the single best resources we have ever come across on fly fishing. This new edition contains more than 400 photos and illustrations and offers some of......
- Fishing and Boating Lexicon Continued Clarity - This refers to how clear the water is, this is measured by how deep an item can be and still be visible from the water's surface. Clearwater - This is a term that is used in order to describe a body of water like a river or lake......
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January 30th, 2012 — Book Review
Federal law may not require boaters to take a safety course of any kind, but that does not mean that boaters should hit the water without a good working knowledge of the basics. Making states do require that boaters below a certain age limit pass a safety course before they be allowed to legally operate [...]
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- Review: 7 Steps to Successful Boat Docking by Ron Redmond and Katherine Redmond The "why" behind boat docking is not what is important, but instead you should be focusing on the "how to". The How To's found within this book will lead you to learn how to successfully dock your boat, even when the winds are strong or the currents are stronger. This......
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- California Wilderness Areas Volume 1 If you are planning a trip to one of the many coastal areas or mountain ranges in California, there are a few books that will help you learn all that you can about these amazing wilderness areas. One of the best we’ve ever found is this book by George Wuerthner.......
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January 23rd, 2012 — Book Review
January 16th, 2012 — bass, Book Review, Fishing, Tips and Tricks
Larry Larsen has built up a reputation as one of the most talented bass fisherman in the world and now he’s going to share all of his secrets. That sounded pretty good and sure piqued our interest in this book. Bass fishing can be tricky, and it’s always great to pick up some new tips. [...]
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Fishing Report: July 8, 2011 LAKES Anderson: Expect to find the best catches slightly over two pounds. If you are looking for bass, set your depth for seven feet. Early morning anglers will get good results with crankbaits. Otherwise, look to use darter heads. Most are catching decent numbers. Berryessa: Trollers looking to catch trout...... -
Fishing Tips and Techniques You Need Ask a thousand fisherman what they use or what they swear by and you’ll get a thousand answers. Fishing is a sport generally because it is difficult, challenging and ever changing. While you may not be able to get a consensus on methods and preferences, there are a few universal...... -
Fishing Report: July 1, 2011 Lake Fishing Anderson: Bass sizes have been improving recently with the average sizes going up to around two to three pounds. You can also expect to find some good crappie catches when you fish near the bridge. Those looking to catch bass should use jigs or wacky-rig worms. Look near...... -
6 Winter Fishing Tips Although many people associate fishing with spring, summer and fall, there are many fish that are actually easier to catch during the winter months. This is particularly true in California, where temperatures regularly drop just a little below 50 in most areas. This climate makes it a lot easier to...... -
How to Catch a Largemouth Bass Out of any fish you could ever come across, the largemouth bass will take a good deal of skill and strength to land. This is fun fishing, especially if you are looking for a great competition. If you’re looking for some great tips on how to increase your chances for......
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January 12th, 2012 — Book Review, tuna
There are few books dedicated to rhapsodizing on tuna fish, but this is one of the few, and we are not ashamed to say that we loved every single page. If you love tuna, fishing for it, preparing it and eating it, you are pretty much guaranteed to feel the same way. When you’re dealing [...]
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- Book Review: The LL Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing by Macauley Lord, Dick Talleur and Dave Whitlock When it comes to the great outdoors, LL Bean is probably one of the most recognized authorities on the subject. They have built up quite a following over the years with their outdoor clothing and accessories and it was only natural that instructional books would follow. If you are interested......
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San Francisco Bay Halibut And Leopard Shark [pic] Captain Perry and the Sea Turtle is back with a picture of his deck hand (Larry Rivera) and an unnamed favorite customer.  The customer is an avid sportsman, knows how to catch fish, and loves to hunt waterfowl. These fish were caught during the summer live bait drifting the Berkley flats. — Join...... - Review: The Barefoot Fisherman: A Fishing Book for Kids by Paul Amdahl This book is designed to cater to grades four through six, and specifically children who are already familiar with the basics associated with fishing but that want to learn more about this unique recreational sport. This book covers a wide variety of different topics on fishing for children, including approaching......
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Binoculars That Go the Distance You've got the perfect fishing trip planned, and your gear is set for an early start. Or is it? While out on the lake, a good set of marine binoculars can provide a distinct advantage even over the best fishing sunglasses. With a wide range of price points, you can......
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January 7th, 2012 — Boating, Book Review
If you’ve been thinking about making your own boat, but you’re worried that you don’t have the kind of equipment or the time to really make a masterpiece, this book is simply an incredible resource that will make it easy. Although traditional methods of small boat manufacturing are time consuming and require a lot of [...]
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- The Complete Yachtmaster: Sailing, Seamanship, and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper by Tom Cunliffe This week I am posting the book review early as Friday is a holiday. Happy 4th of July all! Although this book was written primarily for the UK market, there is still plenty of great advice for boaters around the world and it can easily be adapted for owners in......
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January 5th, 2012 — Book Review, Camping, Fishing, Lakes, Marina
When I first purchased my boat I received a copy of Foghorn Outdoors California Recreational Lakes and Rivers: The Complete Guide to Boating, Fishing, and Water Sports (Foghorn Outdoors) from my in laws as a birthday present. At this point I have read the book cover to cover and I can wholeheartedly recommend this book for [...]
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Lake Pillsbury   Lake Pillsbury Lake Pillsbury is located in: Upper Lake, CA Phone: (707) 275-2361 About the Lake: Lake Pillsbury has 2003 surface acres in water and a shoreline that stretches out over 65 miles. It is a very popular destination in the Mendocino Forest and the fishing here is...... - Sequoia Lake, Grant Grove, Fresno County, California Sequoia Lake is located in Grant Grove, Fresno County, California Phone: (209) 226-2267 or (209) 335-2886 Is boating allowed? Motor boating is allowed at Sequoia Lake. Smaller boats are allowed for fishing or other boating sports on Sequoia Lake. Is there a boat ramp? There is a boat ramp present......
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Castiac Lake, Castiac, CA Castiac Lake is located in Castiac, CA Phone: 661.257.4050 About the Lake: This is a beautiful lake that is a haven for boaters and fisherman. If you are looking for a great place to spend the weekend and catch a lot of fish, this is certainly one of the best......
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December 29th, 2011 — Book Review
Every single boating magazine and reviewer that picked up this book had the same comment – it’s impossible to put down. We decided to put that to the test and see just how useful Vigor’s book is. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the hype was well justified. It actually was a book that [...]
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December 17th, 2011 — Boating, Book Review
It can be difficult to keep track of all of the different natural issues that our world is faced with. One of the more unfortunate issues in the United States revolves around the Colorado River. Jon Waterman tackles this subject for National Geographic in Running Dry: A Journey From Source to Sea Down the Colorado [...]
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