Ready to plan your fly fishing trip? Then here are some tips on planning that will make your fly fishing trip go much smoother, and your fishing time more productive. When planning for your fly fishing trip in Wyoming, there are several factors that should be considered. A little time spent planning will make your fly fishing trip more enjoyable, and your time on the water more productive....

Boat Fishing At Night Checklist Here is an easy checklist of items you will need before you head out for a night fishing trip. ** Two Flashlights with new batteries in each. -Sure enough, one of those flashlights is not going to work when you get out on the water. Of course, this usually happens when you only have one flashlight with you. (While it isn't mandatory, if you are serious...

A Beginners Guide To Flyrods

Andy Klynstra

There are many choices when it comes to buying your first fly rod. As an avid fly fisherman for the past 25 years, and having taught a wide range of different age groups and skill levels .This is what has worked best for me and the people I have taught over the years.
Graphite - A graphite rod, although it is more expensive due to the fact that it is made from a high end material is the perfect choice for the beginner. It will be light and pliable very durable and will provide a smoother cast.
Action - Flyrods come in a wide varity of different actions (bending resistance) slow, medium and fast. Medium action rods are more limber and offer a good choice for beginners since they are easier to use and can handle many fishing conditions.
Weight - 4 to 6 weight: This is also very suitable for trout, panfish and small bass. A 4-weight is perfect for delicacy and finesse, while a 6-weight works best on big waters or in windy conditions. The middle weight - 5 - is the most versatile for trout whether you want finesse on spring-fed creeks or bigger, wider rivers.
Length - 8' - 9': These lengths are good fits for trout and bass fishing. The longer length will give you more casting range and will improve your line control.
Grips - There are many styles of grips and materials used, this will end up being a personal preference. The grip has to be something that you are comfortable using all day.
If you want an all-purpose and well balanced fly rod, look for a 5- or 6-weight rod, 8-9 feet in length with a medium to medium-fast action. This combination will tackle nearly all of the fly fishing situations you may encounter.
About the author: Andy Klynstra is the Webmaster for Oil-Net.Com Inc. and has 20 years experience as a Journeyman Carpenter. Write to Andy at Oil-Net

Decorating with old, used fishing gear is fun, creative and inexpensive. It's pretty easy to find unique fishing gear to use as decorating items for your log cabin or home. Here are a few fun ideas for your fishing decor projects. First you will need fishing gear. My husband is not the fisherman in our family, I am. So it's easy for me to save old fishing lures that the hooks have dulled and gives me a great excuse to buy more too! Bobbers have a tendency to stop floating after a few whacks on the rocks along the shoreline, rendering them useless to the fisherman but a great find for...

The latest information and news on Fishing:

Tok Bali Heartbeat Of Fishing Industry (Bernama)
PASIR PUTEH, March 11 (Bernama) -- The new fishing township of Tok Bali will be developed to be a centre for downstream and other fishery industry projects like processing and freezing operations.
How does wind direction affect fishing? (Galveston County Daily News)
With the wind forecast to shift to the east today, Capt. Joe Kent writes about how wind direction affects fishing.
Feds propose endangered listing for US loggerhead turtles threatened by fishi...
BOSTON - The federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades.
OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, March 11 (North County Times)
The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marinaoperators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglerscatching large fish should send the information to Outdoor NewsService, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can besent to 909-887-8180. E-Mail messages or fishing reports can alsobe posted to Jim ...
Spring fishing season is finally on the way (Tideland News)
Dr. Bogus Is it spring yet? Not yet, but we have finally had a break in the weather and we can close our eyes and dream. There are many harbingers of spring, the robins, more hours of daylight, maple trees flowering, dandelions yellowing up the lawns, that yellow dusting of springtime pollen and the greening of the first bushes and trees ? and oh yes, opening of our fishing piers.
Ice fishing season nearing its end (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Spring is right around the corner, but rain and warmer temperatures are rapidly bringing the ice fishing season to a close, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment said Wednesday.
Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby (The Wahpeton Daily News)
Despite a mushy, muddy Heitkamp Pond Saturday afternoon, about 200 people attended the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby. Preston Spanel, Wauker Spanel and Alex Mund try their luck at catching a few fish.
EU to ask for global ban on fishing bluefin tuna (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
European Union governments are calling for a global ban on fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna at next week's international talks on protecting endangered species.
Angler returns to old fishing grounds (Galveston County Daily News)
An angler moves back to area and wants to know all of the information on his old favorite fishing spots.
Gone fishing: Cape's Haseotes goes pro (Cape Cod Times)
CENTERVILLE ? B.J. Haseotes' father, Byron, preached several things to his children as they grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts and on Cape Cod. There was family, business and fishing.

Fishing Trip Tips Fishing can be a relaxing way to spend your weekends. It has been proven that fishing is one of the all-time treasured experiences of thousands of American families. However, any sport has its dangerous side and fishing is no exemption. Majority of fishing equipment have sharp tools such as metal hooks which may lead to accidents when the fishing environment unexpectedly changes for the worse. Storms, hurricanes, wild currents, and other mishaps, could spoil your fishing trip. If you are planning to go on a fishing expedition with family or friends, here is...