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Pacific Cod
The gray cod (or Pacific cod) is found typically along the West coast. They travel as far south as Santa Monica California and have been seen as far north as Alaska. The Pacific cod also can be found as far east as Asia. Generally, the easiest place to catch pacific cod is from Alaska to Oregon. This is in spite of the amount of travelling they do to other locations. A fully grown Pacific cod is typically not larger than forty pounds and... (posted by James 2 years 148 days ago.)
The gray cod (or Pacific cod) is found typically along the West coast. They travel as far south as Santa Monica California and have been seen as far north as Alaska. The Pacific cod also can be found as far east as Asia. Generally, the easiest place to catch pacific cod is from Alaska to Oregon. This is in spite of the amount of travelling they do to other locations. A fully grown Pacific cod is typically not larger than forty pounds and... (posted by James 2 years 148 days ago.)
Atlantic Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculates or the Atlantic Spanish Mackerel is usually called Spanish mackerel. These fish live in the Atlantic Ocean, typically more on the western seaboard where the water tends to be warmer. They have been found as far north as the ocean waters of Massachusetts and as far south as the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Basic survival governs this fish's migratory pattern. They go where the best chance is for survival.... (posted by James 2 years 163 days ago.)
Scomberomorus maculates or the Atlantic Spanish Mackerel is usually called Spanish mackerel. These fish live in the Atlantic Ocean, typically more on the western seaboard where the water tends to be warmer. They have been found as far north as the ocean waters of Massachusetts and as far south as the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Basic survival governs this fish's migratory pattern. They go where the best chance is for survival.... (posted by James 2 years 163 days ago.)
Striper Fishing With Live Bait
You can catch big stripers up and down the East Coast each year, using a variety of methods and many kinds of tackle. If you wish to take full advantage of your chances for a striped bass longer than 40 inches, then live bait on a 3-way rig is your best option. Standard baits in the New England region are eel, hickory shad, scup and menhaden, also called porgy or bunker. Live baits work well no matter the time of day or day... (posted by James 2 years 197 days ago.)
You can catch big stripers up and down the East Coast each year, using a variety of methods and many kinds of tackle. If you wish to take full advantage of your chances for a striped bass longer than 40 inches, then live bait on a 3-way rig is your best option. Standard baits in the New England region are eel, hickory shad, scup and menhaden, also called porgy or bunker. Live baits work well no matter the time of day or day... (posted by James 2 years 197 days ago.)
Choosing the Right Fishing Rod
Simply purchasing the right fishing rod seems like it ought to be an undemanding job, and if you're just looking for a starter rod and reel combination, it normally is. However, if you have gotten to the place where you appreciate the need for special rods to suit individual fishing needs, it can become tricky. One way to get in totally over your head is to browse at a fishing retail store and try to pick one rod out of... (posted by James 2 years 197 days ago.)
Simply purchasing the right fishing rod seems like it ought to be an undemanding job, and if you're just looking for a starter rod and reel combination, it normally is. However, if you have gotten to the place where you appreciate the need for special rods to suit individual fishing needs, it can become tricky. One way to get in totally over your head is to browse at a fishing retail store and try to pick one rod out of... (posted by James 2 years 197 days ago.)
Choosing the Right Line
Fishing seemed so much easier when I was a child. It seemed like all I needed was my rod, reel, small tackle box with a few sinkers and hooks, and my trusty companionmy dog. Okay, my reel was always half-stocked with a spool of monofilament line, I was still able to catch some awesome fish. I'm grown now, and my fishing gear now includes close to thirty rods and reels, each with their own purpose. These rods and reels are spooled... (posted by James 2 years 204 days ago.)
Fishing seemed so much easier when I was a child. It seemed like all I needed was my rod, reel, small tackle box with a few sinkers and hooks, and my trusty companionmy dog. Okay, my reel was always half-stocked with a spool of monofilament line, I was still able to catch some awesome fish. I'm grown now, and my fishing gear now includes close to thirty rods and reels, each with their own purpose. These rods and reels are spooled... (posted by James 2 years 204 days ago.)
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