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by Marc Malkin
When saltwater fishing, understanding and locating temperature breaks can be one of the most important keys to finding and catching pelagic game fish. These breaks are actually notable divisions or "walls" between two distinct areas of water that vary in temperature by anywhere from 1 degree to a few degrees. While novice anglers tend to focus mostly on more obvious visual signs to determine where and when to fish, veteran saltwater fishermen know to seek out temperature breaks, which often hold baitfish and the larger predators that feed upon them. Here are some tips for finding temperature breaks and how to make the most of these prime fishing areas.
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by Marc Malkin
Do you ever wonder how the pros take such incredible fishing photos? You know, the ones that wind up on the covers of your favorite outdoor magazines. While there’s often an element of luck involved in catching a trophy-sized fish, veteran outdoor photographers leave little to chance when it comes to capturing such moments with their cameras. You don’t have to be a photo professional, however, to take great fishing pictures. The following pointers, courtesy of BoatersWorld.com and its sister site RitzCamera.com, will help you dramatically improve the quality of your on-the-water images. And while there’s no guarantee that your pictures will be cover shots, you’ll be able to create a fishing photo collection worth bragging about.
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Maybe people should be required to take a course that teaches responsibility and consideration, before they are allowed to step aboard a boat. While there may not be a need for a marine equivalent of "Dear Abby" or "Anne Landers," many boaters and anglers could stand a few lessons in how to interact properly with others while participating in their favorite outdoor activities. Whether you are a boat owner or simply a passenger, the way you behave onboard can add or detract greatly from the overall experience of the people with you, as well as other boaters. With this in mind, here are a few pointers that will help you make friends instead of enemies while you’re on the water.
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Many beginning golfers and tennis players learn the fundamentals of their respective sports by receiving instruction from teaching professionals. These seasoned pros walk their students through the basics, show them proper form and technique, and help them put what they learn into actual practice. But who do novice anglers turn to when they want to learn the fine art of fishing?
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By Marc Malkin
Take a look at the nostalgic photos on the walls at Bill Heimpel’s Star Fleet charter boat office in Mazatlan, and you’ll be immediately transported back to this Mexican sportfishing mecca’s golden era. Framed black and whites of actor Lee Marvin and other old-time actors posing proudly with their catches of Pacific sailfish, or “pez vela,” adorn the walls. In those days, Mazatlan was best known as an angling hot-spot. The town played host to many avid anglers from the states, including a number of celebrity sportsmen, all seeking to battle billfish. Over the years, however, Read the rest »
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By Wayne Smith
Fly casting is a skill that most fly fishermen would probably consider the most integral skill of fly fishing for trout. Certainly it is the most recognizable trait of fly fishing.
BUT, if catching fish is as important to you as a great looking cast is, then you may actually need to be careful just how much casting you do.
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