Fiji Islands Saltwater Fishing Report – September 2008

Fiji Islands Saltwater Fishing Report – September 2008

Charter Operator – Matava Resort Gamefishing Average Water Temp – 26.0 AverageWeather – Yes, decidedly average. Often 20kts and rough, Occasional excellent days Water Clarity – Variable inshore, good offshore

The fickle winter weather conditions continued to frustrate with weeks of trade wind chop separated by perfect weather days and big fish numbers. Wahoo and sails have dominated with plenty of winter Yellowfin for added variety.

Warmer water currents moved through in August to quiet the wahoo bite a little but with it came huge numbers of mahi mahi for excellent light tackle action. Most are small around 20lbs but some good bulls mixed in to 50lbs.

All in all, the winter wahoo season didn’t live up to early expectations, mostly because of unusually poor weather. The GTs however love nothing more than crashing barrier reefs breakers and the popper casting has been and continues to be absolutely outstanding.

Still seeing a few nice black Marlin along the reef edge for the heavy tackle fans who don’t mind spending all day watching their carefully rigged baits being smashed by the razor gang. Its usually worth the effort when a big black gobbles a bait and puts on the normal spectacular airbourne display.

October will see game boats start to move offshore and dust off the heavy tackle with blue Marlin and Yellowfin the main targets. Expect the usual by-catch of mahi mahi, wahoo and the occasional spearfish making a valiant attempt at eating an 18″ marlin lure.

Our biggest catch? A black Marlin at 320lbs she smashed the existing M-130 Fiji National Record and Peter decided to weigh the fish. The first ever documented Kadavu Great Astrolabe Reef black that I know of tipped the scales just shy of 320lbs. Hardly a grander but what a start !It is our intention to take every opportunity to continue fishing for Kadavu island’s black marlin and to tag and release enough to paint a clear picture of their habits and seasons.

Given the sightings by divers and our own experiences of huge Black marlin here, our aim is to find Fiji’s first Grander. Sometimes its fun being a charterboat skipper…..

Deep Sea Fishing How To: Ballyhoo Prep

This saltwater fishing informational tip shows how to properly prep frozen ballyhoo. This makes a world of difference in making frozen bait look more natural and alive when your deep sea fishing. Check out OffshoreAcademy.com for more fishing information and it’s all free.

Florida Deep Sea Fishing – Few Fishing Places Can Rival Florida Fishing On The Ocean

Florida Deep Sea Fishing – Few Fishing Places Can Rival Florida Fishing On The Ocean

Few places carry the mystique of Florida deep sea fishing among the fishing community, and for an important reason. Just about every fisherman wants to try out deep sea fishing, because of the adventure and incredible fishing opportunities that it offers. If this is you, then few places rival the coast of Florida.

Also, this is something you can do with the entire family, even if they aren’t into fishing, because being out on the water is an enjoyable experience for just about anybody, as it can be a very relaxing way to spend the today.

In addition, this is a top place you can introduce them and get them hooked on the sport of fishing for the rest of their life, because fishing is one of the few sports that anybody can do, at any age.

Even if the rest of the family isn’t into fishing and has no interest in it, when you choose the right location (and how can you go wrong with Florida) they will still have plenty of activities to do while you are out fishing, so this isn’t an issue.

So where are the top Florida deep sea fishing locations? First off, marathon fishing is right off the Florida keys, and is one of the best places you can start. This place offers just about any kind of fish you can imagine, whether it be barracuda, tarpon, billfish, snappers, a lot of variety of tuna, etc.

Really, the sky is the limit as far as what you can catch here. With that said, however, you should have an idea of what you are targeting before you go, so that you know hat kind of fishing tackle to buy.

Here is a different location you might consider: the Florida Tarpon. Again, this is virtually no limit to the kinds of fish you can catch here, so choose wisely.

The bottom line is, I could give an exhaustive list of places to go, but you really can’t go wrong with Florida deep sea fishing, because virtually anyplace you go off the coast of Florida will provide ample fishing opportunities.

Stuck on what kid of fish to go after? When in doubt, I’d recommend the Tarpon, if for no other reason that these are the most popular fish off the coast of Florida, and you are almost guaranteed to find many of these.

If you focus on a lesser populated breed, it is more of a crap shoot whether you will find any, but you can be guaranteed to find Florida tarpon. Also, the time of the year plays a role in what kind of fish will be there and what won’t, so keep this in mind as well when planning your trip. If in doubt, call a local fishing shop and ask them for the best time to go and target the kind of fish you are looking for.

If you are an avid fisherman, then Florida deep sea fishing is something that you need to experience at least once in your lifetime. It ranks right up there with Alaska fishing as must do before you die.

Salt Water Fishing Lures – 5 Great Options For Salt Fishers

Salt Water Fishing Lures – 5 Great Options For Salt Fishers

Salt water fishing lures are available in as many choices as there are for fresh water angling and maybe even more. What should be considered is that if you are fishing in salt water, the catch will be of a bigger and weightier variety and the equipment you need will also be larger as compared to the fresh water fishing gear. Marlins, sailfish and trophy fish are much larger and will need bigger lures.

1. Salt water fishing lures
You will need lures that will compatible to the different species of fish and even amongst the same species you would need different lures. Distinctive fishing lures for salt water could be utilized for different species of fish. Even within the same species you would need different lures for varying conditions like deep water, shallow water and according to the many seasons the feeding would have to be changed. You would also have to change the lure you are using according to the time of day and visibility factors.

2. The uses and variety of jigs
Like the lures you get a variety of jigs in different shapes and sizes and colors for salt water fishing. Salt water jigs are for fishing close to the bottom and for this reason they have to be heavier to that they can withstand the extreme tides and currents.

3. The types and uses of plugs
Lures that also work as plugs for salt water fishing are one of the chief items in the box of fishing equipment. These plugs are usually black or any other dark color so that they resemble the bait very closely. These plugs are made to resemble a smaller bait fish that is injured and dragged from side to side in such an effective way, like an injured bait fish that the larger fish are attracted to it and strike this plug forcefully.

4. Tins used to bait salt water fish
Tins are distinctive to lures that are used for salt water fishing, and are totally a very reflective lure in tin. These once again are made to look like a bait fish that is moving swiftly through the water in a very similar way to a bait fish, with the same sheen and reflection being caught in the water. There are some white feathers attached to the tail end so that it gives the movement of the tail a more authentic look and also adds more movement in the water around that area.

5. Lures that are made of plastic
Lures made of plastic could be in almost any color and could have two or three hooks. These could be made in one bit or could have many joints which would depend on the lure’s length and the kind of purpose it is going to be used for. Very realistic to look at, the lures that are made of plastic resemble baitfish and squid that are to be found in coastal regions, very closely. These plastic lures are used mostly for angling in inlets on the coast, along side the bays and when the baitfish are moving from deep to shallow waters or the other way around.
Just like the lures for freshwater, the lures used for salt water are also used in a similar manner to skip along the top layers of the water on the surface and lure the fish to the top. It is best to use these lures in calm waters either for angling from a boat or from the beach.

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STRIPERS! A Weekend Guide To Catching Fresh Water Stripe Bass Out West. (Stripe bass fishing)

STRIPERS! A Weekend Guide To Catching Fresh Water Stripe Bass Out West. (Stripe bass fishing)

This is simple step by step stripe bass fishing guide. It shows you exactly what to use, when to use, where to use it, and how to fish it. Locations for fishing for stripe bass out west are listed for your convenience, including a brief fishing guide on each location listed. Your even explained how to clean a fish and given a couple of simple recipes for cooking up your catch. This is a great book to get anyone started fishing this agressive feeding, fun to catch, and excellant eating fish.

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Bill ventures into the Costa Rican coast for some deep-sea fishing.
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SKB-Rod Transport System

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Fishing: A Guide to Fresh and Salt-Water Fishing

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