A new fly fishing book by fisheries scientist and avid fly fisher Dr. Robert Sousa helps simplify the process of finding and catching fish.
The 24 Greatest Flies You Don’t Leave Home Without (ISBN: 978-0-615-32120-2), offers tips on fly selection while discussing where feeding fish are likely to be found.
Sousa has has a Ph.D. in fisheries sciences and has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more than 30 years. He is also known for initiating the Fly Fishing Merit Badge for the Boy Scouts of America.
In the book, Sousa explains 24 of the highest performing flies for any fish in any situation. The premise of this new book is based on the fact that most expert fly fishers catch most of their fish on just a few flies.
"If you got all of the best fly fishermen in the same room and asked them about their best flies, there would be a lot of commonality among them, and most of their favorite flies are in my group of 24," says Sousa.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Fishing for Amberjack
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| Greater Amberjack | Credit: NOAA |
Greater Amberjack have a dark stripe over the eye, silvery flanks and white undersides. They can reach weights of 80 pounds or more.
Amberjack fishermen use a variety of outfits, depending on the situation. Experienced anglers employ stronger than normal tackle as these fish have a reputation for destroying cheap equipment. For casting live baits or lures, most anglers use a spinning or bait casting outfit in the 20-30 pound range.
Amberjack fishermen use a variety of outfits, depending on the situation. Experienced anglers employ stronger than normal tackle as these fish have a reputation for destroying cheap equipment. For casting live baits or lures, most anglers use a spinning or bait casting outfit in the 20-30 pound range.
Other situations such as fishing near obstructions require heavier conventional reels. Most amberjack specialists choose reels with smooth drags and fish with high quality lines.
Anglers fish for amberjack with live baits such as spot, croaker, perch, menhaden, striped mullet, eels and large shrimp. Top baits vary with season, location, availability and personal preference.
Anglers fish for amberjack with live baits such as spot, croaker, perch, menhaden, striped mullet, eels and large shrimp. Top baits vary with season, location, availability and personal preference.
Some anglers obtain live baits in local tackle shops while others choose to catch their own with cast nets, hook and line, seines or traps.
Some anglers prefer lures for amberjack although though the fish have a reputation for being difficult to fool. A few basic lures, presented correctly can sometimes incite a strike from a wary amberjack.
These include surface poppers, soft bodied jigs and other lifelike lures. The action and presentation of lures can be critical, with experience being a key asset for fishermen. As with rods and reels, lures and terminal tackle need to be sturdy built to handle the stresses of these brutal fish.
Saltwater fly fishing anglers also target amberjack. Fly casters seek out fish around wrecks, reefs, oil rigs or other structures. Fly rods and reels must be high quality saltwater versions, capable of withstanding powerful runs. Large saltwater flies that mimic local baitfish are used most often.
Anglers that catch amberjack usually choose to release the fish unharmed, sometimes tagging the fish before it is released. Fish destined for release are often kept in the water to prevent harming them.
Some anglers prefer lures for amberjack although though the fish have a reputation for being difficult to fool. A few basic lures, presented correctly can sometimes incite a strike from a wary amberjack.
These include surface poppers, soft bodied jigs and other lifelike lures. The action and presentation of lures can be critical, with experience being a key asset for fishermen. As with rods and reels, lures and terminal tackle need to be sturdy built to handle the stresses of these brutal fish.
Saltwater fly fishing anglers also target amberjack. Fly casters seek out fish around wrecks, reefs, oil rigs or other structures. Fly rods and reels must be high quality saltwater versions, capable of withstanding powerful runs. Large saltwater flies that mimic local baitfish are used most often.
Anglers that catch amberjack usually choose to release the fish unharmed, sometimes tagging the fish before it is released. Fish destined for release are often kept in the water to prevent harming them.
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