Posts Tagged ‘fishing gear’

Preparing For a Fishing Trip

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Do you have a fishing pole?  How about a good real?  Whether you are fishing in the summer or in the winter, certain fishing gear is necessary to possess. 

Everyone knows in order to fish you need to have a good rod and reel.  While very similar, there are differences in the type of rod and reel you would need to purchase.  Rod and reels come in various weights, lengths, and construction materials. These differences matter depending on what kind of fishing you will be doing – ocean fishing, fly fishing, fishing with children, etc. To learn more about these differences, visit your local sporting goods store or an online fishing magazine.

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Should You Buy Outdoor Gear Online?

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

With so many products now available on the internet, deciding whether or not to purchase your camping, hunting or fishing gear online may be an easy decision for you.  If your previous experiences with online purchases have been positive ones, you probably won’t hesitate to order your new tackle from an online source.  If you haven’t had good results in the past, you may hesitate to trust another online dealer. 

When seeking out outdoor equipment online, it’s important to choose a dealer that has name recognition.  Brand names are helpful so that you can do true price comparisons between dealers.  A web site that has live chat with knowledgeable and courteous customer service representatives will allow your questions to be answered in a timely manner. 

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Lower Arkansas River Prime Fishing Location for Colorado Anglers

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Angler’s Addiction spokesman Ron Van Valkenburg is letting fishermen in the Colorado area know that the lower Arkansas River is open for business.  Though the upper part of the river is frozen and full of chunks of ice, the area below the Pueblo Reservoir is fishing well.

“They are stacked up in some places,” said Van Valkenburg. “You need to be walking and looking. The water is clear so you’ll be able to see them. And just because you catch a fish, don’t stop, because if there’s one there, there are several.”

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