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Posted on Sep 24, 2007 in Top Shots
Light Tackle on the B.C. Coast
If you’ve never fished the wild coast of British Columbia, you’re missing out. Particularly for those who’ve spent years — possibly a lifetime — fishing the East or Gulf coast, it’s simply a completely different world that every serious angler ought to experience. Even when things are slow, they’re pretty darn fast. In most areas, there is no such thing as “slow” bottomfishing, by the way, so no angler need ever lack for action. Salmon runs vary in size and timing, however. Read More
Posted on Sep 18, 2007 in Top Shots
Yet Another Study Proves the Value of Circle Hooks
A study just published reaffirms why, anglers ought to be using circle hooks - unless they intend/expect to keep every fish caught. The North American Journal of Fisheries Management published online in late July a study titled, "Catch-and-Release Mortality in Subadult and Adult Red Drum Captured with Popular Fishing Hook Types." The study looked at redfish release mortality for circle versus J hooks, noting an enormous surge in the numbers of this most-popular inshore game fish being released. Read More
Posted on Sep 4, 2007 in Top Shots
Fish Story? Check Snopes First...
The world of fish offers yet another area ripe for misinformation at the least and hoaxes at the worst. I was reminded of that today when an old buddy of mine - who does some fishing but isn't widely traveled - sent me images of a very large tigerfish, it's frighteningly oversized conical teeth protruding from both jaws. Read More