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Smoke on the water… Santiago Cigar Factory

Paul Shipman — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:48:09 +0000

Pin it As of late, I’ve come to appreciate a good cigar now and then, and have found that an occasional cigar out on the water can make a day of kayak fishing even better, regardless of whether the fish are biting. This is especially so while fishing in my home waters here in the …

Trails and Trout run

Paul Shipman — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:35:29 +0000

Pin it A friend of mine made this video of a recent trip he took in California. It’s awesome to have a vehicle like a Toyota FJ Cruiser that is capable of taking you to remote fishing spots like where these guys were able to go. Link to this post!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

The Magical Muskie Morning

Paul Shipman — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:14:34 +0000

Months ago when World renowned muskie angler Pete Maina contacted me via Twitter and told me I was the winner of an autographed lure and my choice of one of his DVDs, I had no idea that it would culminate in one of my most memorable fishing adventures to date.

Fishing alone?

Paul Shipman — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:18:52 +0000

Pin it Over the past few years, kayak fishing has for the most part been a very social activity for me. I enjoy spending time out on the water with friends and family. Also, kayak fishing with others adds to the safety of any outing, especially during cold water conditions or on a river. There …

Late season lake trout

Paul Shipman — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:03:25 +0000

Water temps are much cooler this year but the air temps warmed up close to 80 degrees last Friday the 13th, so I went fishing for a couple of hours on my favorite nearby Finger Lake as a low pressure thunderstorm rolled through. I was targeting bass, but after getting drenched in the rain and only catching a couple of pickerel I started paddling back to the launch...

Fishing Product Review| Capsurz Cap Retainer

Paul Shipman — Sun, 15 May 2011 20:48:49 +0000

It is rare that you find a product that does exactly what it says it will do. Capsurz® cap retainer is just that. Capsurz® cap retainer is advertised as a conveniently handy and comfortable accessory cord that will keep your cap on your head in winds up to 75 mph.

Size matters: A comparison of weight measurements and length-weight estimates for fishing tournaments

Paul Shipman — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:24:54 +0000

Current catch, weigh, and release (CWR) scoring methods for sport fishing tournaments (particularly bass fishing tournaments) are aimed at conserving and improving sport fisheries compared with catch and kill methods used many years ago. However, numerous studies have shown significant fish mortality are associated with the CWR method that varies with temperature, handling time and conditions, and severity of injuries associated with the initial catch (White, et al., 2007; Nelson. 1998).

How to tie the Fishgator Knot

Paul Shipman — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:55:26 +0000

The Fishgator Knot is tied in a way that prevents the line from cutting across itself, making it an especially superb knot for use with light monofilament or fluorocarbon line. It is a very strong and compact knot that also is less likely to catch on vegetation because when tied properly, the tag end points away from the main line.

“‘Tis not fit for man nor beast”!

Paul Shipman — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:51:31 +0000

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How’s the weather for fishing, you ask?

Paul Shipman — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:13:12 +0000

Pin it Fishing the Winter to Spring transition period is always a challenge. Rapidly changing weather patterns can impact your chances of success for fishing at a particular location. The folks at Kayak Bass Fishing have a new sponsor that I am really excited about. It is ScoutLook, a web-based weather service that provides custom …