By Capt. Pat Horrigan

When you think about fishing you realize that there are many forms of the sport. Sight fishing is by far the most challenging approach to be taken. In order to be successful in sight fishing, you must have a stealthy approach or you will do nothing more than spook your quarry. Wade fishing has its’ place for sure but it can be a long walk and as you tire, you are naturally noisier by default. Using a flats boat is very popular and always will be and kayak fishing may not be for everyone as it requires patience. To achieve the most in stealth a quality kayak makes the difference between a long walk and a very expensive flats boat. There are many different fishing kayaks on the market today and that’s great. I looked for a long time for the right kayak to sponsor the Kayak Fishing ClassicS national tournament series. The Freedom Hawk 12 by Freedom Hawk Kayaks packs everything a kayak fisherman needs into a very slick, quiet unit.  The biggest advantage yielding feature of the Freedom 12 is the easily deployable outriggers. This feature truly makes it the Stand -Up Kayak Fishing standard on the market. Why is that important? When seated low in a kayak it is difficult to sight fish. Great sunglasses like the Ocean Waves  Sunglasses really help however having the ability to stand on a mobile, stable platform is invaluable. The sunglasses are still a must have item and Ocean Waves Sunglasses are the best ,in my opinion.

So now you have a stealthy, stand- up fishing kayak to make the experience better and you can see thru the water like a hawk. That still doesn’t answer why we kayak fish. Before I do that, lets’ add another stealthy approach to the fastest growing water sport in North America. Fly Fishing! Talk about stealth. Fly fishing is so quiet and natural. Light Tackle fishing can be very stealthy as well if done correctly and both are popular ways to fish from a kayak. Albright Fishing Products is the maker of some very fine fly rods and conventional rods. To touch on their fly rods for a moment, we feel that they are the best fly rod on the market today for what we do. That is saying a great deal considering some of the other brands. Tom Brokaw once said “ if fishing is a religion, then fly fishing is high mass.” Fly fishing is a subject for another conversation. Now you are ready to sneak up on the fish. Simply put, Kayak Fishing is extremely challenging and incredibly beautiful. You are on the water surrounded by nature. The fish don’t even know you are there. You lay out a fly and a huge snook charges and takes. If you do that just once, the question will answer itself for you. Many kayak fishermen, and in that I include women of course, also enjoy wade fishing. There’s nothing like a good stretch after a good paddle to your favorite fishing spot. Lets’ talk about that for a minute;

Have you ever heard someone say ‘you have to think like a fish’? To me what that means is what am I doing that triggers a fishes strike or fear responses? I want the fish to strike or take my presentation so how do I trigger the strike response? Or what did I just do that spooked the fish or triggered its’ fear response? One huge factor often overlooked is Visual Quietness. Just what is that? Have you ever been in a swimming pool, underwater and looked up at someone walking around the pool? If not, try it sometime and it will make a believer out of you in what I am about to share with you. In order to better understand Visual Quietness you need to understand Visual Noise. Everything in nature is a blend of many things in nature surrounding it. Wait,..What? For example a bright color on a bird is muted by surrounding dull colors. There are very few birds of a solid, bright color and those that are have developed that for a specific reason in nature. If you look up at someone walking around the swimming pool wearing a bright white shirt you’ll realize just how much that stands out. Or a bright green shirt or black or any solid color just jumps out against the background. If you are in your kayak or doing some wade fishing and you are wearing solid colors, regardless of the color itself, you may as well just go home because every fish in casting distance can see you. Remember, the bigger the fish, the smarter or more experienced the fish is. I never wake up in the morning and say to myself, I think I will go out and catch a small fish today. We fish for big fish because they are more of a challenge and more fun to catch. So why make it harder on yourself. Wearing camouflage clothing that matches the background of where you are fishing makes a lot of sense to me. Let’s take it up a notch. Let’s wear camouflage clothing that matches the background the way a fish see it. Remember how that bright white shirt looked when you looked up form underwater in the pool? It was also distorted and wavy.  Here’s the notch; AQUA DESIGN has come up with a camouflage that mimics how the background looks to a fish. That is huge when you think about it.

When you put all of the gear together with a little practice, you have a very Visually Quiet, Stealthy, Stand-Up Kayak Fishing package. In my pursuit of putting together a World Class national kayak fishing tournament series, I searched many equipment manufactures to provide product and expertise for our fishermen. It quickly became evident who made the best gear and why they made it the way that they do. I then pursued those companies as series sponsors. The sponsors that you see involved in the Kayak Fishing ClassicS are not just sponsors. They are the best at what they do and the most qualified in the world to call themselves sponsors of the Kayak Fishing ClassicS. If you take the time to learn about these fantastic people and the products that they make you will walk away with more knowledge of how and why the game is played the way it is. The book is being written on kayak fishing and we want you to be a part of it. Please visit  us at http://www.KayakFishingClassicS.com to be a part of it.    FishGreen        

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Why We Kayak Fish

• Optix OP20F spinning reel
• 6'6" light action, IM6 graphite rod with EVA handle
• 2 piece rod
• 3 bearing, continuous anti-reverse reel
• 165yds/ 6lb monofilament capacity

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The Optix series of spinng combos has received an upgrade for 2009. The reel is a 3 bearing, continuous anti-reverse reel with a double anodized aluminum spool. The rod is a lightweight, sensitive IM6 graphite with a durable graphite reel seat. The OP2066L, comes with an Optix 20 reel and a 6'6", 2 piece light action rod.... More >>

Quantum Optix Spinning Combo Optix Reel with 6'6-Inch Light 2 Piece Rod

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Quantum Optix Spinning Combo Optix Reel with 6′6-Inch Light 2 Piece Rod

• Line Capacity 6/200, 8/140, 10/120; Max Drag 11 lbs
• Any freshwater or light saltwater for bass and walleye
• Propulsion line management
• Lightweight graphite frame, sideplate and rotor
• Cold forged aluminum spool

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Sahara 2500 FD Spinning Reel

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Sahara 2500 FD Spinning Reel

So you're going to give sea angling ago or you are an old timer with years of experience, sea fishing is all about challenging yourself and pushing the envelope and not to forget enjoyment, Sea fishing is no means easy however there are a few ways to improve your fishing.

Other sea anglers around you! You will probably pick up new tips and advice from sea anglers alike, this information is invaluable to both beginners and experienced anglers remember sea fishing knowledge reverts to a better chance of that once of a life time monster fish.

Quality of my sea fishing tackle! Making sure you have the right tools for the job is paramount; you wouldn't want that big fish to get away because of a cheap hook or a poorly made swivel. That's why here a Monster Fishing we insure that you get the very best quality for your money by stocking high end professional brands such as Mustad, Hiro, Breakaway, Gemini, Shakespeare, Penn and more.

Selecting the right sea fishing tackle gear! Everyone has a personal preference when it comes to sea rods through to sea rigs; the important thing is find something that suits you not everyone else. Set yourself a target and try and stick to it, as you gain experience you can then progress onto more advanced tactics.

Sea Rigs made easy. Just because you cant tie a rig doesn't mean you're a bad sea angler! There are lots of Ready made Rigs available such as Gemini, Mustad and Sakuma. See our range of sea rigs for a good selection.

There are so many sea tackle products to choose from! That's what we are here for! Feel free to email us any sea fishing tackle questions or product enquires to info@monsterfishing.co.uk

Reliable Service & Tackle Choice, Now you may be thinking what this has to do with sea fishing, well getting the right product is critical, to be able to have a large choice in sea fishing tackle and gear all under one roof at a great price is a advantage which some local tackle shops cannot provide.Check out our shop or other large online retail shops.

Lure Fishing from the shore. Latex and other imitation sea fishing lures attract a large variety of species such as Bass, Pollock, and Mackerel all lures have different methods on how they should be fished, some are a copy of a real bait fish and some just spoons or rubber strips. We recommend the following lures, Bass Bandit, Sidewinder, Skaliwags Mackerel Stripe and the famous Dexter Wedge. They can all be found in our extensive lures section. However there is something for everyone and a lot boils down to the venue and success rate. Catching a Big Bass off a lure on the shoreline is very rewarding which is why so many sea anglers become totally addicted.

Safety whilst fishing. Remember your sea fishing tackle can be replaced but your life cannot, beware of tides and dangerous rock marks! Always plan, best advice is to purchase a Floatation suit from a reputable source. We stock a selection of high quality floatation suits in our clothing section.See our link!

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Sea Fishing for Beginners

• Fishing set is a perfect gift for the whole family to enjoy
• Easy storage makes this great for hiking, camping or backpacking
• Great for beginners to avid anglers alike

Product Description
Fishing rod and reel set comes with a handy telescoping feature.
Fishing set is a perfect gift for the whole family to enjoy .
Fishing supplies include fishing rod with spinning reel.
Outdoor equipment sports a telescopic rod that extends from 15 inches to nearly 6 feet in length .
Spinning reel and line are included .
Features lightweight and comfortable foam grips .
Design allows for easy change of spinning reel if wanted .
Easy storage makes this great for hiking, camping or backpacking .
Great for beginners to avid anglers alike.
Note: Rods and reels are not made for salt water...... More >>

Trailworthy Telescoping Rod & Reel Combo Set

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Trailworthy Telescoping Rod & Reel Combo Set

The last few years have seen more and more being written about keeping discus fish than most other fish species. Anyone who is thinking about keeping discus fish in their home aquarium should of course get all the information they need before actually buying any of them. They are thought of as royal fish, they are native to the warm and calm Amazon waters that charm through their behavior. Keeping discus fish does require a bit of knowledge on their background, about what to offer to make such pets happy and also what to expect from them. Discus fish are considered fish of changing habits that manifest personality.

When first keeping discus fish you will find that they are shy and very calm in general, but when they start making couples they can often become a little bit aggressive due to breeding territory protection. Keeping discus fish will bring lots of rewards but it will also give you a few challenges as well. First off, as you will see with most groups of any type of fish, within a group it is not uncommon that the weakest discus will get bullied; this is something that can unfortunately result in death. Keeping discus fish in groups in a minimum of six individuals is thought of as ideal. By doing this you will increase the confidence of the group members and you lower the risk of group misbehavior.

When you are keeping discus fish, you will have to respect their habits. For example mating are matters of their own personal choice do not try to force two together. Therefore if you do plan to breed your discus as said you cannot match make and expect them to breed, you will have to let them choose their own partner. When you are keeping discus fish that are about to go through the breeding process it is always best to separate them into a different tank specially prepared for the purpose. If you are keeping discus fish that are about to breed together with the rest of your aquatic pets, you will run the risk of having some violent behavior due to the territorial claims of the breeding pair. Discus fish prepare their area that they are going to use to have their babies by cleaning it first and defending it throughout the whole process.

You will find that discus feed their young by secreting food for them from in between their scales. After about a week the fry will be big enough for you to help with the feeding by giving some baby brine shrimp or even just some flaked food will do. When you are certain that the fry have stopped feeding from the parents it will be safe for you to remove them from the tank into their own. Use a separate tank for the fry feed them well  to support the accelerated growth rate. If everything has been done correctly they should grow well and at around 12 weeks they should have grown to about the 2 inch diameter mark. At that size you will be able to start to sell your baby discus fish.

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Keeping Discus Fish & Breeding Discus Fish

Product Description
Shimano FX RB Spinning Reel packs power, precision and performance in 1 AFFORDABLE PRICE! Well thought-out features with you in mind! Oversized Power Roller II line roller reduces twist from casting and retrieving and is enhanced with a tapered area on the support to help your line get onto the roller quicker. Meanwhile, DynaBlance technology eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. That's only part of the story though... ... here's the rest: QuickFire II gives you easy and fast one-handed casting; VariSpeed oscillating gear for an even line lay that provides excellent castability and manageability; Super Stopper II anti-reverse provides instant hooksetting power; Die-cast aluminum spool; graphite frame, sideplate and rotor; Ported Handle Shank; Approved for saltwater use; Pick Model. Order Now! Model No.: FX1000RD, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 19, Wt. (ozs.): 9, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 2/270... More >>

Shimano® FX® RB Spinning Reel

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Shimano® FX® RB Spinning Reel

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Going To Work! Giant Goliath Grouper Jewfish Chew On This

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Penn Captiva 2 CV2 5000 Spinning Reel Penn introduces the second generation Captiva with corrosion resistant graphite body and rotor. The Penn Captiva2 Series of Spinning reels contains features and components found on reels often twice the price. With ball-bearings engineered into every conceivable part, anglers will be amazed at its smoothness and performance. A techno-balanced rotor provides smooth retrieves even with high cranking speeds. Eight Stainless steel ball bearings Infinite anti-reverse roller bearing Long-cast aluminum spool Lightweight graphite body Techno-balanced rotor gives smooth retrieves even with high cranking speeds. Mono Capacity-200yds/ 12lb.; Bearings-8BB/1RB; Gear Ratio-5.2:1; Line Retrieve (in)-32;Weight (oz)-14.3... More >>

Penn CAPTIVA CV2 5000 Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel

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Penn CAPTIVA CV2 5000 Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel

Usually freshwater fish are considered the pets for people that are either lazy or don't really want to take care of something They may like the idea of a pet but perhaps one that you don't have to interact with as often as others, underestimating the responsibility of freshwater fish care. Well, fish can be the pet for you but it is wise to understand that fish can't just be tossed into a tank and then left until they die. This is not proper handling of fish and they do require that you actually know a little something about them.

Research is always a great idea when considering a pet--especially fish, as there are SO many types of freshwater fish to choose from. If you're wanting more than one fish in a tank, be sure to find out whether they are aggressive or not, as some fish will literally kill others in the same tank. It is also wise to understand the environmental needs of your fish, such as tank size, whether it requires freshwater or saltwater, and how often the tank should be cleaned (some fish actually eat the "gunky" build-up on tank walls).

Of course feeding the fish must also be done on a regular basis. Talk to the person or store you got your fish from to determine what brand and how often they were fed before you take your fish home. This can save you a lot of trouble and worry later on. You don't want to under-feed or over-feed your fish if you can help it. So again research is an adequate process here like other pets.

Another job that needs to be done semi regularly is the cleaning of the tank. It is usually recommended that 1/3 of the tanks water is changed monthly. This is to guarantee that the fish are getting a fresh tank to live in.

If you remember to follow these steps and act accordingly when purchasing a freshwater aquarium fish, then you will be fine. Your fish should live a healthy life and last as long as they are supposed to.

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The Responsibilities of Caring for Freshwater Fish

• Durable metal frame and cover
• Bearing drive with instant anti-reverse
• Dual roller pick-up pins
• Prespooled with Berkley Trilene XL line

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Johnson CENTURY Spincast Reel The CENTURY for a New Generation, Durable metal frame and cover Bearing drive with instant anti-reverse, Dual roller pick-up pins, Pre-spooled with Berkley Trilene XL... More >>

Johnson Century Gold Spincast Reel

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Johnson Century Gold Spincast Reel

Using the fishing bait to catch a fish from the river is different from

fishing for dates online. The fisherman or fisherwoman use different fishing

baits to hook up different types of fishes. When you fish for dates online, you

need to use different methods to each dating member. Members are different from

their lifestyles. Applying the good approach help you succeed towards online

dating. It is simple in that one has to bait up a hook and create an effective

profile on these online dating sites. You have more advantage than fishing from

the river is that you will get biting if you have an attractive profile.

All of us need love and to be loved. Looking for love online is common

because there are many dating services on the Internet these days. Choosing a

good fishing location increases the chance in meeting the long term

relationship, and may lead to marriage. If the lake does not have much fish,

then it is too hard to bait the fish since the chance is limited. You need to

find a popular dating services to join since they have many members locally and

globally. The more focused dating sites are the better. For example, you want to

find a dating fish in California, you should join American dating services

because they focus for American singles who find love in American or local US

states. Do not try UK dating or Canadian dating services when you need to fish a

date in Texas. There are many articles which tell about dating tips and advice

about what sites you should join.

After you join the best dating fishing service, you should wait for a bite.

You may also bite first by searching for any member you like and contact them.

If you have a good fishing bait by posting a nice profile with photo, then other

online fishes will bite you first. When you have fishing singles bite your

profile, then you will want to set your hook by replying to their messages.

After exchanging the messages back and forth with that specific fish you like,

then you can decide to meet face to face and go from there. You should pay

precaution by asking as many questions as you like before meeting in person with

that fish. Some fishing singles post their young photos to attract other online

fishes so you make sure they look real as in their pictures.

Precaution is the best rule that singles should pay attention to when fishing

for dates online. There are online dating scams who try to scam money from other

singles. When a member ask you for back account, credit card information, or

other personal information such as date of birth, or others, then you should

stop from there. They are scams. You need to contact to the site webmasters

about this scam so they can investigate further. Please do not fall for common

scams like this but fight them for your own good and for others.

So, are you ready to meet that special dating fish? Do not wait. Take action now. Join these free dating services and meet that

other half of your dream.

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How to Catch a Fish From Online Fishing Dating Services

• Comes with a rod Length of 24-inches
• Comes pre-spooled with berkley trileneline
• Reel bearings 1
• Has a 1 piece rod

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Berkley CE Series Ice Combos feature a 1 ball bearing drive reel mounted on an E-glass rod. Comes pre-spooled with Berkley Trileneline.... More >>

Berkley CE Ice Fishing Ultralite Rod & Reel Combo

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Berkley CE Ice Fishing Ultralite Rod & Reel Combo

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Giant Muskie ( Musky ) Ice Fishing Video

• 100% Full Synthetic Oil
• Super Low Viscosity
• Contains an anti-gumming agent that is compatible with all materials
• Consistent temperature performance
• Works equally well on freshwater or saltwater fishing reels

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Designed specifically for fishing reels, Reel Butter Oil has been tested against the competitor and is superior in penetrating critical components like shafts and wear points. Plus, it has extremely high surface tension to reduce wear and noise.... More >>

Ardent Reel Butter Oil

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Ardent Reel Butter Oil

• Optix OP30F spinning reel
• 7' medium action, IM6 graphite rod with EVA handle
• 2 piece rod
• 3 bearing, continuous anti-reverse reel
• 210yds/ 10lb monofilament capacity

Product Description
The Optix series of spinng combos has received an upgrade for 2009. The reel is a 3 bearing, continuous anti-reverse reel with a double anodized aluminum spool. The rod is a lightweight, sensitive IM6 graphite with a durable graphite reel seat. The OP4070M, comes with an Optix 40 reel and a 7', 2 piece medium action rod.... More >>

Quantum Optix Spinning Combo Optix Reel with 7'0-Inch Medium 2 Piece Rod

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Quantum Optix Spinning Combo Optix Reel with 7′0-Inch Medium 2 Piece Rod

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Funny Fishing…..

• Lightweight polymeric body and rotor with aluminum handle
• Eight-bearing drive with instant anti-reverse
• Multi-disk drag sytem
• Spare polymeric spool

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Mitchell 310XE Spinning Reel Smooth, Dependable Fishing Proven over 25 Million Times, Eight bearings with instant anti-reverse, Quick Change spool system with spare spool... More >>

Mitchell 310XE Freshwater Spinning Reel

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Mitchell 310XE Freshwater Spinning Reel

We have seen many online fishing dating services booming on the Internet in the last few years. Many popular fishing dating web sites offer 100% free fishing dating services which help many online fishing singles to find love and romance without a fee. That's wonderful, isn't it? Some fishing dating services provide free membership for a limited time but some fishing dating sites offer free for a life time to the members. There are pay fishing dating services that were created long time ago and they charge members some fee a month. Big fishing dating services have the amount of joined members to two million and the number of members are going up. We can see how on line fishing singles and fishing personals like fishing dating services on the Net.

The main purpose of online fishing dating services is to provide single men and single women to know each other on Net. Some fishing dating services focus on specific area, such as Northern America, UK, Russia, Asia, or Europe regions, and there are fishing dating services are world-wide. Single men and single girls can meet thru the on line fishing dating sites for friendship, relationships, or marriage. On line fishing singles, in a moment, can see other fishing personal ads in front of computer. Registering a profile takes a few minutes at these fishing dating sites and we recommend that you upload your photo to increase your chance in getting more attention from other members. 

The old saying said that one picture worth thousands words which is always true. When a member look at your photo, they will contact you right away if they are interested in your photo, without reading all the information you write on your profile. So, posting your profile with a picture or two photos increase your profile values. Usually, online fishing dating services have new members on the homepage, which have newest members with photos. Profiles without pictures are usually not displayed on the front page of these fishing dating web sites. Let us put it this way, when you search for a profile, you always look at profiles with pictures at these fishing online dating services. Statistics usually shows that profile with pictures are viewed much more than profile without pictures on these fishing on line dating services.

Selecting the best online fishing dating services that matches your dating style is not easy. Some members use their photos that they took 20 years ago to post on the on line fishing dating sites to attract on line fishing singles. So, you sometimes get surprised when you meet some specific members in person. So, before make decision to meet that specific person that you know on these fishing dating sites, make sure you ask for their latest photos. Some on line fishing single dating services generate thousands of marriages a year, you need to try to find a perfect member. There are single men and single women are waiting to meet you at these fishing personals dating sites.

So, are you ready to meet your other half? do not wait. Take action now. Join these fishing dating services and meet that special soul mate of your dream.

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Online Fishing Dating Services are Booming These Days

• Includes Ambassadeur C4 Baitcast Round Reel

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AMBASSADEUR® C4 Baitcast Reel Perfect When Your Fishing Requires A Quick Retrieve, Super smooth high speed reel, Four stainless steel bearings, Instant anti-reverse, Non-slip spool, Six pin centrifugal brake, New carbon matrix drag, Chemical nickel coated level wind system.... More >>

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Baitcast Round Reel

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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Baitcast Round Reel