Anchoring Tips

Buying the right type of anchor for you boat is essential. But knowing how to anchor is critical. There are many instances where rookie boaters have woken up the next morning to find that their boat has drifted far out to sea. This has nothing to do with the anchor failing, rather it is the technique that has failed. Wind is huge factor in making a boat drift away. To avoid your anchor getting dislodged... [Read more]

Basic Catfishing Tips

Catfish can grow to be monsters and reeling in a 100 pounder can be a lot of work. Although it is rare to get anything regularly in the 100 pound range, even lesser weights can give you a good fight and be a lot of fun. Here are some popular ways in which you can go fishing for these great fish. The premier catfishing method is called Jug Fishing. This involves using a flotation device like a used... [Read more]

Entering and exiting Locks – Part 1/2

Locks are an excellent way of moving boats between differing levels of water bodies. If you are new to traversing a waterway that has locks, you should be aware of the protocol to be followed. Generally you have to contact the lockmaster by using your radio, to inform him or her that you are approaching the lock. However, the method of contact can vary but instructions how to contact the lockmaster... [Read more]

Getting a Good Chair

When you initially start fishing, it may seem very romantic or rustic to sit by a river bank, on tree stump or an overhanging branch and catch fish. However, this gets old very fast. Fishing is a pastime that requires a lot of patience and a lot of sitting time. This is why you need a good chair and here a few tips to help your purchase the right one. · Decide on your budget, then go online... [Read more]

Fly Fishing Techniques: Using the Dead Drift

Fly fishing is probably the best way to catch salmon, steelhead and trout, among other fish. There are many techniques for fly fishing, but the easiest to learn, thus the most common, is the dead drift. The dead drift technique is commonly used in small rivers, seams and fishing slots, and is done with nymphs. Its effectiveness is really high, especially when the water surface has very little to no... [Read more]

Get a Small Boat

Pond fishing can be done in two ways, 1. Walking around the pond and fishing from the bank 2. Getting a small boat and heading out to the middle. The second method is far more effective, but it obviously needs a little investment. Here are three options that could help you towards that method. All three are inflatable options and it goes without saying that you should pick quality products. 1. Inflatable... [Read more]

Groupers love Crabs

Fresh fish are a delight to eat and there is nothing better than hauling some grouper or Snapper out of the deep and cooking it yourself. However, catching these fish can seem like a lot of hard work if you aren’t getting any bites. Using crab as bait can sort this problem out for you really fast. Both the Grouper and Snapper love to eat crustaceans and it is to this need that you should pander... [Read more]

The Myth of the Magic Lure

You would have seen plenty of advertising by various vendors claiming to have the “Magic” or “Miracle” lure. This will guarantee you good fishing in any condition in any situation. The truth is that this miracle lure does not exist. There is a good enough reason why a miracle lure cannot exist. Fish are not mindless robots that do the same thing day in and day out. To a layman,... [Read more]

More Liquified Natural Gas Tankers Sailing to U.K. This Week, Data Show

The number of liquefied natural gas carriers sailing to the U.K. rose in the last week, ship- tracking data show. See more here: More Liquified Natural Gas Tankers Sailing to U.K. This Week, Data Show  Read More →

Tall Ships sailing to South Haven

SOUTH HAVEN – The horizon overlooking South Haven’s harbor will be filled with the masts of sailing vessels when the Tall Ship Rendezvous comes to town, Aug. 18-22. Read the original:  Tall Ships sailing to South Haven  Read More →

Zac Efron’s sailing dream

Zac Efron wants to go on a long-distance sailing trip with his father, even though he found it difficult to learn how to handle a boat. See the rest here:  Zac Efron’s sailing dream  Read More →

Sailing: Seven boats sail on Wed. night

A seven-boat fleet left the harbor for the Sheboygan Yacht Clubs weekly Wednesday night racing. Read the original here:  Sailing: Seven boats sail on Wed. night  Read More →

Around the sailing clubs, July 30, 2010

SAILING BEMBRIDGE SC Six of the club’s One-Designs and three Redwings had a thoroughly enjoyable racing in the Cowes Classic Week, while there was a good turnout of Redwings over the weekend at last, with 14 racing on Saturday and 11 racing on Sunday. See the rest here: Around the sailing clubs, July 30, 2010  Read More →