Category: All About Hooks

How to hang paintings and pictures

How to hang paintings and pictures

Hanging a painting in your home can make all the difference in a look and feel of a room. Whether it be a large family photoframe or million dollar piece of artwork, there are practical considerations to take note of. It you have serveral art pieces which you would like to put on display it may be a good idea to consult a professional and have a gallery hanging system installed.

Where to hang your painting or picture
Aside from the aesthetics of where to hang your painting you need to take into consideration the longevity of your painting too. Ideally you would want to hang your painting on a wall which has a wall stud where you can surely anchor the wall hooks, away from any heat source with reasonable humidity and not in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will destroy any painting, photo or picture over time.

Hanging your picture or painting
if you are hanging a heavy picture on your plaster walls, make sure you source a wall stud or beam. Lightweight pictures can hang from hooks that stick with adhesive to the wall like 3M or with using a nail.

 

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DIY TIP: Sticking hooks and clips to porous surfaces:
Spray hairspray on porous surfaces such as unpainted wood and unsealed plasterboards to seal up small holes and to enhance “stickability” of clips and hooks.

Plaster Walls also known as Gyprcok Walls
Knock on the wall until you hear a solid backing. You could also use an electronic stud finder which beeps or flashes when it passes over wall studs or ceiling joists. Wall studs are usually placed 400 or 600mm apart.

If the best place for you to hang your picture is not near the wall stud, you can use a toggle, which once drilled and screwed in; it will expand and spread the pressure on your wall.

If your walls are brick, simply drill a hole with a masonry drill bit and then hammer in a plastic plug and insert screw.

Depending on your picture weight you wish to suspend your picture from a metal hook secured to the frame or from the paintings wire.

Hanging Wire
The hanging wire should be looped through eye screws, secured in the right and left sides of the frame positioned a third of the way down from the top of the frame.
Measure the wire and tighten to hang so that the wire is not visible once the picture has been hung.

Mark and Nail
Measure and mark the top of the frame when you have it positioned correctly on the wall, you may need to a chair and a ladder. Hold the picture wire up with your finger and measure the distance from your finger to the top of the frame. Measure down that distance from the pencil mark you made on the wall and mark that spot. Nail the picture hook into the wall where you made the mark.

Carefully hang picture and adjust until it is straight.

 

Knitting Machines: An Alternative to Hand Knitting

Knitting Machines: An Alternative to Hand Knitting

Knitting machine is yet another invention in the world which is obsessed with making the life simpler and easier. It is an automatic machine used for knitting yarns. Since hand knitting is quite time consuming and asks for a greater man power, the people dealing in knitting business turn towards knitting machines which render more output with lesser man power.

With the growth of industrialization, knitting machine business is also flourishing at a rapid speed. It renders greater profits margins to the knitting businessmen using these machines, as it cuts the labor cost to a great extent. All one need to do is set or program the knitting machine to knit a particular pattern and wait for the machine to pour out a perfectly knitted fabric piece. It is way simpler than thought though the only thing which one has to be careful about is, to pay constant attention at the knitting machine so as to avoid any kind of tangled or slipped stitches.

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The yarn thickness plays an important part in making a choice for a knitting machine. The rule in practical sense indicates that if the yarn is thicker than the working capacity of knitting machine, then it would invariably lead to the splitting of knit hooks in between the yarn. Thus, it is important for the knitter or the knitting business owners to pick the machine as per the thickness of the yarn they are planning to use. On the basis of yarn thickness or the weight of item used, knitting machine suppliers provide three different categories of knitting machines. Same are discussed as under:

Flat Bed Knitting Machine (for light weight items)

A flat bed knitting machine is characterized with small hooks placed at a distance of  .45centimeters or 4.5 millimeters. These machines are meant for thin yarns and are best for designing fairisle patterns, lace, cables etc. The yarns used for this particular knitting machine has to be baby weight or something even lighter than that. DK or sport yarn is the maximum which can be used in this machine.

Mid-Gauge Knitting Machine (for mid weight items)

A mid-gauge machine is known for producing patterns which resemble the most to hand knitting. As the name suggests, mid-gauge machines use yarns that are neither too thick nor too thin. The placement of hooks is done at a distance of .65 centimeters or 6.5 millimeters. DK and common worsted sport work the best on this machine. Though, it is advised to clarify the details with the knitting machines supplier beforehand.

Bulky Knitting Machine (for bulky items)

A bulky knitting machine is used best for knitting heavy sweaters. The hooks are placed at a distance of .9 centimeters or 9 millimeters. Knitters can play with cables and fairisle patterns on the bulky machines as these work best for such designs. One cannot use a yarn lighter than  sport or DK as they are the minimum what bulk machines can afford.

Though no knitting machine can replicate the exquisiteness of a hand knitted item but still knitting machine business is prospering day in and day out for the simple reason of meeting the requirements of a highly industrialized society where hand knitting cannot cater enough.

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The best gear for ice fishing.

The best gear for ice fishing.

Article by Justin G









The right gear can mean success or failure while ice fishing. To have a successful ice fishing trip you are going to need to pack the right gear as well as bring along the right friends. There are several ways to have fun out there in the cold and on the ice but the best way is to bring along good friends that are going to help you laugh your frozen butt off and toss back a few beers while you are doing it. Ice fishing gear is varied and there is quite a bit of it, if you want to bring more than just the basic essentials.

The basic equipment that you will need to survive and catch some fish are, very warm and very comfortable clothes for obvious lack of frost bite reasons. Gloves and hand warmers because after you pull a fish through the ice your hands are going to be freezing cold. Thick warm boots and possibly snow shoes depending on the conditions and how you will be getting to the location. Make sure that you pack extra socks, you might need them and if you do you will really appreciate that they are warm and dry. That covers keeping warm and cosy in the sub zero temperatures but if you want to actually catch some fish you are going to need some more gear.

First you will need a fishing rod or two, with sensitive tips but still have some strength just in case you haul in that huge one. There are ice fishing specific rods that you can buy which are shorter that regular rods but if you are on a budget you can use a regular rod. Be sure to bring some good line, four to eight pound test is usually a good fit. You are definitely going to need some kind of bait such as crappie minnows or worms. Bring jigs spoons and hooks to help you catch more fish if you need them. You can bring along bobbers if you don’t have a proper ice fishing rig which lets you know when the fish strike. Be sure to also bring some minor tools to remove the hooks, cut the lines or whatever you might need them for. I suggest a folding multi-tool. An ice scoop is required to remove any ice that forms in the hole that you cut with the auger or ice saw. Also you are definitely going to need something to sit on. A large bucket works great because you can haul you gear out in it and use it to haul you catch back home when you are done.

There is a huge amount of gear that you can bring to make your trip a lot more easier and almost luxurious. Some of this equipment is quite nice but the rest is just extravagant. This includes fish finders, cameras, cell phones, underwater cameras, strike sensors, and GPS equipment. Nicer pieces of equipment include, a fishing hut, a space heater, cleats for easy ice walking, flashlights and lanterns, lighters and matches, and something to check the thickness of the ice. Tip ups are nice to bring along but are not quite necessary.

If you are going out for a all day expedition you are going to need extras such as food and drinks. I suggest beer as a proper beverage. There are other things that you are going to want to bring such as sun glasses to protect your eyes from the glare of the ice and snow. Those are the best bits of equipment that I can suggest, but there are many variables that you are going to have to cope with yourself. These are things such as ice thickness, storage for gear and transportation because if you are driving a truck right onto the ice you can bring pretty much any thing that you want but if you are walking ten miles then you are going to have to think about what you want to carry for that distance. Most importantly though you are going to have to have fun out there. Why bother if you are not enjoying yourself?



About the Author

Justin G. is an extremely accomplished angler, who loves to go fishing as frequently as possible. He has put his expertise online at: http://www.icefishingpro.com










Have the confidence to go for what you want with online learning

Have the confidence to go for what you want with online learning

Article by Sarah Maple









Well it’s my last year of university and I am looking forward to completing my degree with good grades, a wealth of knowledge behind me and a good outlook on the future. After I get my results I am going to meet my fellow students where we will celebrate with a few drinks and a celebratory meal.

The only difference between us and the thousands of other students who will receive their degrees this year is that we are students taking our degrees online rather than in classrooms. In fact this will only be the third time that I and my fellow students have met each other face to face.

I have been doing my online degree with Kaplan open learning. As a mum with a full time job I didn’t think that I would ever have the opportunity to go back to university. There was so much that I wanted to do with my life but as I lacked a degree I also found that I lacked the confidence to apply for the jobs that I really wanted.

That all changed when my daughter came home from college one day and told me that she was thinking of doing an online degree after she finished her final exams in June. At first I didn’t like the idea but the more I looked into it the more I started thinking that it might be something I would like to do myself. In the end my daughter decided to go away to university to meet more people and experience a bit more independence but I was still hooked on the idea of home learning.

I finally decided on the best accredited online degree for my and applied. More and more UK Universities are posting their resources online for the benefit of students by putting up resources such as podcasts, notes and powerpoint presentations to help students catch up when they are busy with assignments. Putting a whole course online is just taking it one step further and seems to make perfect sense. A quality resource is Kaplan Distance Learning.

I would feel out of place in lecture halls full of bright young students and the idea that I would have to commute and take time off work to attend hourly lessons was ludicrous. This coupled with the huge amount of money it would have taken to send my daughter and myself to university gave me confidence that I was doing the right thing by learning at home and in my own time.

I chose a course in Business Management as It was something I was interested in and believed would help take me to a higher level in my current job as a sales team coordinator. The course exceeded my expectations and the joy of learning an interesting subject in an innovative atmosphere gave me a huge sense of achievement.

I honed my internet skills navigating round a ‘virtual’ classroom where you could compare notes and chat to other students which was not hard as there were only 24 of us in the class. I felt as though I received a huge amount of support from tutors and at no point did I feel like I was doing anything less than a worth while and beneficial degree.

Thanks to my online university I now have the confidence to always go for what I want.



About the Author

Sarah Maple writes about Adult Education and Online Courses.










Use Ventrilo Voice to Socialize While You’re Gaming — And For Some Much More

Use Ventrilo Voice to Socialize While You’re Gaming — And For Some Much More

Article by Jarrod Ploof









If you’re really into gaming, you know that one of the most important parts of gaming is to be able to communicate with each other during the game itself. With some gaming communities, you have to move away from the game and converse separately, or you need to use an instant messaging system that works outside the game itself.

This interrupts game play. However, Ventrilo voice is one way that gamers who are playing multiplayer games can socialize and interact with each other without having to step away from the game. Ventrilo voice is a VOIP software application that gives conference call capability with phone or better quality audio to gamers. Ventrilo voice is offered in servers so you can communicate privately without having to worry about others joining the chat or having to put up with multiple chat requests.

Ventrilo voice hosting is not limited to gamers and the gaming community. It is a program that is accessible to anyone, anywhere. There are hosting companies all over the world and Ventrilo voice offers a freeware version. Ventrilo voice can be used to replace long distance for your home to keep in touch with friends and family because you are using the computer you can talk as long as you want without tying up phone lines.

You can also use Ventrilo Voice to keep in touch with those who are overseas in the military. Oftentimes, service members only have a computer and limited bandwidth, but Ventrilo Voice makes it possible for them to communicate and is a great alternative to other higher bandwidth programs. Most VOIP programs are not effective with dial-up connections because they use too much bandwidth.

However, Ventrilo Voice doesn’t need a lot of bandwidth and can work on dial up connections. The connection may not be quite as good as with higher bandwidth connections, but it’s still perfectly adequate. If you don’t want to or aren’t sure you should use a VOIP program, though, especially because Ventrilo Voice is associated with gamers, don’t be concerned. Ventrilo Voice lets you keep in touch with friends and family, talk for as long as you need to, and lets you talk with many people at once, all in the same program. It’s also a great way to hook up and plan events such as family reunions, birthday parties and weddings.

Ventrilo voice is a great way to keep in touch with friends, family, and a great gaming application. It allows you to take gaming to a whole new level as you add not only socialization and planning into your game play. This can save time, money, and effort when it comes to planning out strategies.

When it comes to keeping in touch with family having Ventrilo voice can save hundreds on long distance costs as well as providing a way for families and friends to plan events without using expensive calling features or spending a large amount of time emailing or Instant Messaging back and forth.



About the Author

“Jarrod Ploof is the founder of UGT-Servers, a ventrilo hosting specialist. Being a gamer himself, he knows the importance of high quality VOIP service of vent servers, to enrich the online gaming experience.










Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing

Trout fishing has taken on two completely different characteristics in the last twenty years. One type is the annual stocking of the hatchery-raised trout to support a fishing event, and the second is the time-honored wild trout fishing.

Trout fishing has become so popular that cities and civic organizations conduct trout derbies to spur fishing and encourage family participation. Even in waters that cannot support trout in the summer, the fish are stocked for special events. Local waters are temporarily transformed into trout streams and lakes in the late fall or early spring. These stocked fish are normally eight to twelve inches and are ready to be caught. The most effective way to fish these stocked trout is to use natural bait. Do not try live fast moving bait such as minnows. These fish are farm raised and have never dined on live creatures unless they accidentally caught an insect. These fish are fed grain that is spread on the water and quickly floats to the bottom of the farm pond or hatchery. These type of trout are generally bottom feeders. When fishing stocked trout use salmon eggs, worms, or corn. Use a small hook baited well. Trout have small mouths requiring a hook they can get in their mouths. If the bottom has a great deal of structure and you keep getting tangled then use a float with a long leader. A long leader will keep the bait out of the tangles and deep enough for the normal eating depth of the trout.

Fishing for wild trout is totally different. Artificial bait should be your bait of choice. If the fishing is slow and you decide to try fresh bait, be sure to use a float. Trout in the wild feed on the top of the water requiring anglers to keep the bait close to the surface whether fishing in a fast moving stream or a lake. Be sure to use a clear float tied above the bait. This reduces the chance the fish will the see the unnatural float and scurry away. When fishing fast-moving water with natural bait, tie the float four feet above the baited hook. When fishing natural bait in a lake, tie the float as high on the line as possible. This will keep the bait suspended but below the surface. After trying some still fishing for a while, start a slow retrieve. Reel very slowly. This slow retrieve will create a moving target about four inches below the water surface. Only use baited hooks when all else fails.

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Many expert trout fisherman use only flies. Many streams are in protected wildlife areas are fly-fishing only waters and often only allow “catch and release” angling. When fly fishing, gather local information to determine the best fly to use. Choices will vary based on water temperature, season, drought, flow volume and other natural factors. Seek the advice of another fisherman or a local tackle store. After selecting the fly, study the water patterns and look for spots that offer deep bank cuts, overhead cover or pools behind and down stream from rocks. Cast the fly above your target zone and let it drift through it. Repeat this action several times. For some variety, add a split shot three to four feet above the fly. This extra weight will drop the fly below the surface a couple of inches and might attract a trout that is lurking a bit deeper. If you decide to use artificial bait such as a Mepps spinner, be sure to start with one sixteenth of an ounce. If rapid water keeps the bait bouncing above the water surface, tie on a heavier spinner until you get a retrieval track two to three inches below the surface. When fishing fast moving water, cast the bait into the center of the flow and let it drift down stream. As the bait drifts it will naturally drift back towards the shoreline. If you are wading you have some flexibility as to the distance the retrieve can be executed from the bank. If you are fishing from the bank, then extend your fishing rod over the water to keep the bait a safe distance from the shoreline. If you spot a ripple or a pool of calm water behind a boulder or part of a depth change, cast across the water and above the target. Experiment until you get the correct casting distance to reel the bait through the pool. Never cast once into a likely target and give up. It make take several casts over the same water to generate a trout rise. Remember to allow your bait to drift past the target water and then reel the bait back through the target water. When retrieving, move the rod tip from side to side. This movement pattern changes the look of the bait and often entices the strike. The retrieve itself should be match the speed of the water flow. The faster the stream is moving; the slower the retrieve. Let the speed of rushing water spin the blade of the bait instead of reeling at a steady gait. In fact, the speed of the retrieve should change during every cast. The bait will cross fast and rushing water requiring the retrieve to slow down in fast water and speed up in slower water.

In all cases, scout the fishing grounds for cutouts next to banks, pools, ripples, overhanging trees or brush and boulders. Trout tend to wait in these areas for insects to pass overhead or to just rest. Trout do strike very hard and fight viciously. They die quickly when out of the water or handled improperly. If you are going to catch and release, or you hook an under-sized fish; wet your hands, carefully remove the hook and gently release the trout back to Mother Nature.

Using Catfishing Rigs When Going Catfishing

Using Catfishing Rigs When Going Catfishing

When speaking about rigging you are simply describing the act of putting the bait on the fishing line and paying attention to the weight of the bait, especially when you are after the really big ones. To set up catfishing rigs is actually a very easy thing to do and is not in anyway a difficult thing to do even when you are after monstrous catfish.

One type of rig that is well-known is the one called the deep catfish rig. To utilize this particular kind of rig you have to get an appropriate weight at the end of the line instead of making use of an ordinary hook. This is important since the weights will ensure that you do not need the snags. Under ideal circumstances, an ounce should be the normal weight and it’s used with a Palomar knot. With this type of knot you can easily clip the hooks and weight to the fishing line. Tying the Palomar knot is also considerably easy and hooks nicely once it is done. You need to snap the line before you decide to loosen the knot.

Once finished, the next stage involves the tying of the hook from the end of the line. The distance from which this is to be done is twelve to eighteen inches, with eighteen being the maximum that you can employ. A wired leader can also be used. The purpose of this is to prevent the coiling of the line around the hook, although this is in no way a compulsory move. To ensure that you get the very best out of your catfishing rigs, you need to consider how big the fish is. If you are only after the small catfish, you can just stick with the smaller hooks as well, that is the number 2 and move up to a 2/0. An 8/0 circle hook is preferred in a case where you are making use of bits of perch or shad as your baits, and this will increase your chances of getting the bigger ones, which can be very troublesome. Setting the hook is a nicer option as it ensures that the chances of escape are reduced to the barest minimum.

Catfishing rigs that are shallow need to be employed in bodies of water that are quite shallow as well. Superb catfish bobbers are needed in making these kinds of catfishing rigs. You need to maintain the distance when you place the bobber on the hook, although this will depend on how deep the water is but two feet seems just about right. After this stage, you then introduce a split shot in between the hook and bobber. Similarly, the same procedure will be followed for other types of hooks as well.

The type of catfishing rigs you can use will never come short no matter the purpose of your fishing. However, in making the final selection of the rig that you want to use, you have to also consider the season of the year, daily temperature and even the weather. Once the rig is in place, fishing becomes more of fun than work.

Jeremy Jefferson is a catfishing expert. For more great tips on catfishing rigs, visit http://www.catfishinggenius.com.

 

The Importance of Catfishing Rigs

The Importance of Catfishing Rigs

Rigging in catfishing terms means to take into consideration how heavy the bait will be especially when you are after large fish. However, the good news here is that setting up catfishing rigs to catch big catfish does not necessarily have to be a difficult task. Luckily, there are various catfishing rigs that you can make use of. At the same time, it is important that you make use of easy rigs -one with weight and a strong hook should do.

One type of catfishing rig is known as the deep catfish rig. You need to get reliable weight instead of just a hook at the line’s end if you want to make use of it correctly. This is noteworthy because using weights will let you do away with snags. Ideally, the weight used should just be around an ounce and make sure a Palomar knot is suitable with it. This type of knot is one that can also be used for clipping hooks and weight to the line. Tying this knot is also straightforward and stays nicely in place. Snapping the line has to be done before the knot is loosened when using it.

The next step is to tie the hook from the end of the line. This has to be done from a distance of about twelve inches with eighteen being the maximum. You can also make use of a wired leader as this will prevent twisting of the line around the hook but this is optional. One factor that must always be considered when making optimal use of catfishing rigs is the size of the fish. In a situation whereby your intention is to catch small catfish then it is better for you to use corresponding hooks like a number 2 and inch up to a 2/0. If you are making use of bait made of perch or shad, an 8/0 circle hook will be better because it increases your chances of getting the larger ones. This will prove to be more difficult to catch. Hook setting is a better alternative because it reduces the chance of escape once the fish is caught.

It is appropriate to use a shallow catfishing rig if you happen to be fishing in waters that are not too deep. You need excellent catfish bobbers to make these types of catfishing rigs. The distance to be maintained when placing the bobber on the hook will depend on the depth of the waters but two feet is usually okay. Then you introduce a split shot in the space between the hook and bobber. The same thing goes for other types of hooks to be used.

Irrespective of your purpose and intention, there is always a type of catfishing rig that fits you. Temperature, season and weather must be put into consideration. Catching hefty catfish will become as easy as anything once you perfect the setting of the rig. Always remember that you need the correct catfishing rigs to make your fishing interesting and easy.

Jeremy Jefferson is a catfishing expert. For more great tips on catfishing rigs, visit http://www.catfishinggenius.com.

 

The skill of catching fish easily

The skill of catching fish easily

Bait fishing is one of the easiest ways to catch fish. The approaches to catching fish are many–fly fishing, spinner fishing, jig fishing, trolling, and snagging to name a few—bait fishing is a good method for the beginning fisherman or fisherwoman. Bait fishing offers both simplicity and effectiveness for anglers. It is simple in that one only has to bait up a hook and throw the line in the water, and it is effective because the presence of live bait is a temptation that hardly any fish can resist!

It is said that if you give a man a fish he’ll eat for a day. If you teach him how to fish, however, he’ll eat for a lifetime. This article can help keep your belly full of fish for years to come!

Choose a location. Make sure to fish in water that actually has fish in it. If there aren’t any fish, you aren’t going to catch anything. Many newspapers have local fishing reports that will list locations and tell you what fish, if any, are biting and what they’re biting on. You can also ask around at angling shops, marinas and camping supply stores in the area. You can also check by throwing in food scraps and waiting a few minutes.

Choose your bait, and your hooks. Once you have some idea of what fish you’re looking to catch and what they’re eating, you can pick the right bait. You need hooks that will FIT INTO the fish’s mouth. #1 hooks work well for many things, but size 8 to 5/0 will work well for some fish. Ask your local tackle shop about the hook sizing system (i.e. 6,4,2,1,1/0, 2/0). The smaller the hook the better the chance of a bite, also a very thin line will result in more bites. Making a hook knot is difficult with small hooks. Ask a tackleshop owner or another fisherman to teach you.

    * Because fish eat insects and aquatic life, there are literally millions of effective baits to choose from. The old standards are tough to beat, though. Consider using worms, salmon eggs, grasshoppers, shrimp, liver,bacon , or synthetic baits–Power Bait, for example–that are made to resemble and smell like live bait. You can either purchase live bait at the local angling shop, or you can gather your own. Many anglers gather worms in a lawn after a rain or late at night with a flashlight. You can find grasshoppers along the banks of a stream.
    * If bait is plenty start feeding some bait around the place where you want to fish. Repeat this regularly especially in swift streams.

Choose the appropriate bait fishing method:

    * If the water is quite swift–a small river or stream–it is probably best to attach weights to your line about 12″ above your bait. By weighting down your line you will keep your bait in place about an inch above the floor of the water—right where fish are likely to be hunting.
    * If the water is not moving rapidly, as in a lake or a large, slow river, consider using a bobber. A bobber is generally a brightly colored plastic device that floats on the surface of the water. The bobber will attach easily to your line, and you should place your bait below the bobber. Adjust the distance between the bobber and your bait to accommodate the depth of the body of water. You want your bait located where the fish are, so consider shortening and lengthening the distance between bait and bobber, or even adding small weights (also called split shot) to keep your bait perfectly suspended under water.

Cast your line and wait for a bite. You can tell if a fish is biting by touch, by watching a loose line or a bobber, or by attaching a bell to the end of your rod. Make sure with a slow movement of the rod that there is no more slack in the line when you try to hook the fish. Waiting for a bite can take a lot of patience, but that’s what fishing’s all about. Using light tackle combined with feeding around your bait will produce bites much quicker. When you catch a fish feed a little extra, because fish often live in smaller or larger groups that you want to stay around.

Wait. That said, if you’re waiting for 10-15 minutes and you still haven’t gotten a bite, try casting somewhere else and wait again.

Hook that fish. Once you feel a tug on the line you will want to “set” your hook. To do this, simply give your fishing rod (and consequently the fishing line) a quick jerk backward and up. If you have a fish on line, it will fight back and your line will follow the movements of the fish. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have a bite or if you’re just feeling the current or a fish bumping into the bait. Only practice can help you get a feel for it.

Pull the fish in by pumping and lifting the rod vertically while simultaneously reeling. Don’t use the reel to pull in the fish, except for very small fish. Keep the line tight. More fish  are lost to loose lines than anything else. A loose line provides an opportunity for your fish to “throw the hook” right out of it’s mouth. By keeping tension on the line you will ensure that the hook remains in the mouth of the fish. All modern reels have an adjustable drag but nylon lines drag can be adjusted by pulling with the hand. If you feel the nylon stretching, the drag should begin to work. Even very big fish get tired when pulling against a constant line pressure. Try to use the rod to steer the fish to open water.

Decide if you are catching and releasing or keeping the fish. If you are going to cook the fish, you may want to consider cleaning the fish at this point.

Also look for fishing moving along the shoreline! This is a really great place to find them and they just jump out of the water.

Top Sport Fishing in Baja Mexico

Top Sport Fishing in Baja Mexico

Article by Anita Mckenzie









Copyright (c) 2008 Anita Mckenzie

The scenic 1,070-mile drive south along Baja Mexico’s peninsula has been no detour ant, because Baja’s sports fishing waters have been becoming more and more active each year. The state of Baja California Sur has three major international airports located in Loreto, La Paz, and Los Cabos. Many people simply choose the short 2hr flight available from San Diego.

It is obvious that the main Baja Mexico fishing centers are now expanding with growth and crawling with tourist activity; however, as you fly over Baja or cruise along either side of the coasts the Pacific side or the inside Sea of Cortez, you’ll see that Baja is still very much that wild and rugged land. The better portion of development is concentrated over only a minor percentage of Baja’s land.

Fishing in Baja Mexico is still amidst a wonderland of the desert’s harsh beauty which is available to fulfill an exhilarating life-enriching adventure.

A storm of development has occurred over the last ten years in the area between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, known as the Los Cabos Corridor and has drawn a tremendous amount of attention; and unfortunately as a result, Baja’s natural beauty is at times difficult to see and often overlooked. Fortunately for those who wish to experience and enjoy Baja’s amazing and natural wonders it has not disappeared, you just need to know where to look.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Baja Sport fishing, it’s important you be aware that this elongated rocky desert peninsula, surrounded by ocean waters has the potential to display a whole host of faces; all dependent on your approach to it.

If you’re of the folks who choose to drive south along Baja’s major highway (Mex 1) you can feel more at ease knowing that this highway has received many improvements over the last several years. During your travels along Baja’s highways for the first time you’ll soon recognize that this highway is far from the well groomed spacious highways or freeways we have all grown accustomed to in the US or Canada; however extra care and attention is recommended while driving. You’ll want to be on the alert for are variable numbers of grazing cattle and other unique Baja wildlife that frequently clutter the banks of the highways. Taking your time and planning your trip to Baja will help ensure a safe and enjoyable travel south. Make frequent stops so you may absorb the breath taking ocean and red desert scenery.

La Paz Fishing

The first of the Baja Sport Fishing centers I’d like to introduce is La Paz. La Paz the capital city of the state of Baja California Sur, offers a welcoming and charming atmosphere. This large city has a warm and inviting traditional friendly Mexican population. La Paz features a beautiful waterfront known as “El Malecon”, this is where the focal points of activities are centered. The Malecon is a popular and beautiful sea walk stretching along and beyond the downtown water front. Throughout the summer months this boulevard offers both locals and visitors alike an enjoyable place to hook-up with friends and enjoy many of Baja Mexico’s traditional foods, grab a taco, a special coffee or take in the various choices of vibrant night life.

La Paz also is host to some spectacular fishing; in particular during the warmer months while the migrating Dorado, Rooster fish, Tuna, and Bill fish travel up the channel in between the Baja, mainland and Isla Cerralvo in order to blend with the inhabitant leopard grouper, Pargo, and various reef species. Isla Cerralvo is situated directly over top of one of the globe’s best rooster fish holes. Espiritu Santo Island is an island near La Paz and has incredible big-game fishing and reef fishing. Espiritu Santo is easily available by way of safe fast boats positioning you right where the action is. Tuna, marlin fish, Wahoo, and the giant Travelly are just a few of the species caught in these amazing crystal clear blue waters.

Million Dollar Point is known as a focal point for snorkeling. This is where the Americans discarded massive amounts of war surplus in 1945. You can see everything from vibrant corals, shipwrecks, bulldozers and forklifts; that are populated with various species of resident fish life. If you’re not a scuba diver….try the snorkeling. There is so much to see when you visit these unspoiled reefs.

Although La Paz Baja’s fishing is a major attraction, La Paz has so much more to offer; La Pa has a traditional Mexico charm, distinguished yet energetic Mexican lifestyle not found elsewhere in Baja. Cobblestone streets provide an old world appeal as well as fun and interesting places to walk. Sit a moment upon one of the many beach front benches and enjoy the lovely view of the bay of La Paz, or go in search of great bargains, explore the fascinating history and culture as you stroll through the many narrow alleys that open to a whole host of shops specifically catering to the tourists. By late afternoon you can gaze at the glorious La Paz harbor sunset.

Cabo San Lucas Fishing

The Cabo San Lucas fishing areas include the Cabo Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. These areas in particular have undergone the largest and most rapid amounts of growth above and beyond any location in Baja California. Over the course of the last decade these communities have exploded with multi-story hotels, condos and new golf courses. Because this community is rapidly changing it is easy to find yourself twisted around with difficulty finding the street you’re looking for; because it may buried within a new large development neighborhood.

One thing that hasn’t changed, the Cabo Baja fishing is always fantastic! San Jose del Cabo host to the world famous double Gordo Banks; is also known to be Baja’s most consistent all year round off-shore fishing hole. The Gordo Banks hole can be easily accessible within a panga boats range of approximately six miles off-shore. This hot fishing hole is filled primarily with resident bottom fish; of which are attractive to hordes of migratory tuna, wahoo, dorado, and marlin fish ranging in the 1,000 lb range. The winter months are exceptionally good fishing at Gordo Banks, mainly because it is situated within the wind shadow of the range that forms the tip of Baja known as “The Sierra de la Laguna Mountain”. Cabo San Lucas is located at the very tip of Baja California Sur and is also where a nice sized marina exists. Many who visit Los Cabos enjoy the energetic night life as well as the variety of beach front hotels, exquisite and fine restaurants; and or sunning on the beaches while watching the cruise ships come and go daily.

Cabo San Lucas sits right on the meeting place of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. From the geographical perspective this is the reason for the consistency of terrific fishing on either side, or often both; for wahoo, tuna, dorado, and various types of bill fish. Cabo’s sport fishing industry is famous for its Striped Marlin Core Zone; the striped marlin makes its home just off the southern tip of Baja California Sur. Many who experience an exhilarating sport fishing extravaganza claim the thrill and excitement of it all to be unparalleled.

A Baja sport fishing adventure is not limited to fishing; it can include snorkeling in the revitalizing crystal azure waters, or perhaps a visit amongst the assortment of sea life and coral reefs off the Baja coasts, or explore any of the many remote white sand beaches and islands near La Paz or Los Cabos Baja.

If you’re interested in learning more Baja sport fishing and sport fishing charter and packages that can be tailored to suite your needs available in the Baja.



About the Author

Anita McKenzie a local resident and business owner La Paz, Baja California Sur, and is dedicated to providing you with useful information on Baja business and unique Baja travel & tourism.

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