Posts from ‘February, 2010’

Hake come in a variety of forms, including red, white, silver and long fin, and many of these species can be found off the coast of Maine. Certain species are stocked, including the red hake, which is found most commonly in the Georges Bank and Gulf of Maine regions. Though a close relative of cod [...]

Fishing has long been a sport of both necessity and hobby, drawing enthusiasts far and wide who love the great outdoors and a chance to test their skill at the edge of a stream or lake – or in the middle of the ocean. Fly fishing in particular has enjoyed tremendous popularity over many generations [...]

The fishing experience for many is great fun. Much of the fun comes from cruising the lake or river in a sporty boat. Many fishermen like to stand at edge of the river to catch fish, but most people make use of their boats. Those that enjoy wading get a bit of an adrenal rush [...]

All across the United States there are many beautiful, exciting places that are excellent or fly fishing. The following article just highlights a few of them. Sitka, Alaska is a major stopover for salmon heading to British Columbia, Washington, and other Alaskan waters. Fly fishermen at Sitka, have a higher fishing catch rate than any [...]

Any fly fisherman will tell you of the enormous peace that comes from a fly fishing experience. Suddenly, you are embraced in the arms of nature where beautiful scenery surrounds you and all that’s left of the modern world are remnants of your fleeting stress. Gone are the cell phones, pagers, and computers – replaced [...]