Diver Snaps First Photo of Fish Using Tools

　　While exploring Australia's Great Barrier Reef, professional diver Scott Gardner heard an odd cracking sound and swam over to investigate. What he found was a footlong blackspot tuskfish (Choerodon schoenleinii) holding a clam in its mouth and whacking it against a rock. Soon the shell gave way, and the fish gobbled up the bivalve, spat out the shell fragments, and swam off. Fortunately, Gardner had a camera handy and snapped what seem to be the first photographs of a wild fish using a tool.
Tool use, once thought to be the distinctive hallmark of human intelligence, has been identified in a wide variety of animals in recent decades. Although other creatures don't have anything quite like a circular saw or a juice machine, capuchin monkeys select "hammer" rocks of an appropriate material and weight to crack open seeds, fruits, or nuts on larger "anvil" rocks, and New Caledonian crows probe branches with grass, twigs, and leaf strips to extract insects. In addition to primates and birds, many animals, including dolphins, elephants, naked mole rats, and even octopuses, have shown forms of the behavior.
Tool-using fish have been few and far between, however, particularly in the wild. Archerfish target jets of water at terrestrial prey, but whether this constitutes tool use has been contentious. There have also been a handful of reports of fish cracking open hard-shelled prey, such as bivalves and sea urchins, by banging them on rocks or coral, but there's no photo or video evidence to back it up, according to Culum Brown, a behavioral ecologist at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and a co-author of the present paper, to be published in a forthcoming issue of Coral Reefs.
The tuskfish caught on camera was clearly quite skilled at its task, "landing absolutely pinpoint blows" with the shell, Brown says. A scattering of crushed shells around its anvil rock suggests that Gardner didn't just stumble upon the fish during its original eureka moment. In fact, numerous such shell middens are visible around the reef. Blackspot tuskfish, members of the wrasse family, are popular food fish, so it's surprising that its shell-smashing behavior has remained unknown, Brown says. "My feeling is that when we go out and really look for it, it'll turn out to be common."
"I absolutely loved it," says ethologist Michael Kuba of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem of the finding. Last year, Kuba and two colleagues documented stingrays in a laboratory forming jets of water with their bodies to flush food out of a pipe. But solid external objects like rocks are harder to dismiss as tools than water jets, Kuba says, and examples from the wild avoid concerns about whether a behavior elicited in the lab is "natural."
Primatologist Elisabetta Visalberghi of the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies in Rome is less convinced. Visalberghi, who documented the hammer-wielding monkeys, adheres to a stricter definition of tool use that requires the animal to hold or carry the tool itself, in this case the rock. "The form of tool use described [in tuskfish] is cognitively little demanding and present in a variety of species. Often it has been labeled as proto-tool use because the object used to open the shell is still, fixated to the sea bottom, and not portable as stone tools used to crack open nuts by chimpanzees or capuchin monkeys are," she writes in an e-mail. Seagulls dropping shellfish onto hard surfaces to crack them or lab rats pushing levers to get rewards would join tuskfish in the category of proto-tool—but not true tool—users.
Brown acknowledges that exactly what constitutes tool use is controversial. But he argues that it's not logical to apply the same rules to fish as to primates or birds. For one thing, fish don't have anything but their mouths to manipulate tools with, and for another, water poses different physical limitations than air. "One of the problems with the definition of tool use as it currently stands is it's totally written for primates," he says. "You cannot swing a hammer effectively underwater."

How to choose Fish Food

　　Feeding You Fish For Balanced Nutrition
Feeding fish correctly is the best thing you can do for their contentment and well being.
Fish will also show improved appearance and more interesting behaviours when provided with a proper diet.
For many fish the only food they receive is purchased conveniently from supermarkets.
Since nutrition is a key contributor towards a fish's vital requirements this may not always be the best fish food choice. There are a range of different diets that fish eat in the wild and one fish food cannot reproduce all these variations.
Get to know the native diet of the fish you keep and try to provide a similar menu. You should add variation to your fish's diet by feeding a combination of dry and live or frozen food. This will result in a wider range of nutrients being provided.
The range of specialized foods available from pet outlets makes it simple to buy the best choice for your fish.
Different fish species within community aquariums can often be fed using a general tropical flake or coldwater flake. Just be sure the ingredients are nutritious and well rounded.
Live foods can stimulate a fish by offering some resistance to being eaten. This gives the fish an opportunity to exercise it's natural instincts while feeding. Be careful that all live food is eaten however. Live black worms or earthworms that escape into the substrate will soon die and pollute the water.
Feeding several times a day can help your fish grow faster but puts a strain of your aquarium filter. When comparing an equal amount of fish food fed over a number of feeding will always be used more effectively compared to one large feeding. This can be practically done with the help of an automatic fish feeder keeping track of time for you.
If feeding a lot of food for maximum growth be sure to increase the regularity of the water changes to remove the excess fish wastes produced.
Fish food is usually the largest ongoing cost for Aquarium keepers. The price of fish food can range from cheap tubs of flakes at the supermarket to expensive specialty live foods. Buying larger bulk fish food quantities will make dry foods more affordable.
The cost of a food does not always indicate it's value. Cheap foods such as vegetables can be fed at intervals to fish that enjoy them, Green food loving fish may enjoy squashed peas, cucumber or raw potato. Anchor the slices of vegetable to help bottom feeders.
Feeding can influence a fish's colours. Fish cannot produce red pigment and must absorb it from their food. Specialised colour enhancing foods are rich in these compounds and their derivatives. General balanced dry foods will usually contain some of these red pigment precursors in lower concentrations.

Small Fish Tank Setup

　　For the freshwater fish beginner we would not recommend a small fish tank setup to start out with tropical fish. The reason being because it is more difficult to keep the water parameters stable in a smaller volume of water. A small tank also drastically reduces the types of fish you can keep.
However, many do start with just a small fish tank, so we want to give you a list of items to use with your small aquarium so that you can increase your chances for success in tropical fishkeeping. If you need help with setting up your new tank, check out the Tropical Fish Tank Setup page.
Below is a typical start-up kit for a small 2 gallon mini-bow aquarium. It comes with a lighted hood, a small packet of sample fish food, an undergravel filter and a small air pump. You will need to get some other items as well for your aquarium. As mentioned previously, a small tank can be more work than a large tank because you really have to stay on top of those water changes to prevent the small aquarium from becoming too polluted. Here is a list of the bare minimum things to have for any small aquarium:
Small Filter (we don't recommend using an undergravel filter) and a couple of replacement media cartridges.
Substrate (aquarium gravel)
Small aquarium vacuum
Fish Food
Small fish net
Aquarium water test kit - Get a test kit that tests the ph, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels
5 gallon bucket
Small aquarium air pump (used in conjunction with the filter)

Good Bass fishing in South Devon

I have been hearing of some great Bass fishing from the South Devon coast. All methods seem to be working well, but the best for night fishing seems to be ledgered sand eel on a long trace with a small watch lead. Allow the bait to be moved around the sea bed and find the gullies the Bass are hunting in.

If you are having success with Bass in a particular area, then please let us know. Methods and times would be good. Actual locations are not to important, we want to keep those good marks to ourselves!!!

Boat Fishing – experience the thrill

　　Fishing is a rather adventurous activity, for all kinds of people. It is as much as indulgence for the amateurs, as it is for the professionals. It makes a great trip for individuals, families, or as group of friends. Moreover, it offers options to suit all levels of budgets and interests too.
For the people with the minimal budgets; who are not too adventurous; for beginners who wish to try their hand at fishing for the very first time; for ones who have the safest of all experiences, fishing from the land itself is perhaps the right choice. However, it is a very limiting form of fishing; as you can cover only so much area on land. Thus you have access to only a limited species of fish; which are found around the river banks or shorelines. This may also put a cap on the kind of fishing techniques you may experiment with.

However, for people, who are perhaps a bit more adventurous, in-shore boat shipping is a better option. It obviously requires a somewhat bigger budget in comparison; as it comes to include the boat expenses too. The boats are usually small in size, and the options may range from cabin cruisers to inflatable ones; from row boats to motor boats; from runabouts to even kayaks. Though they are generally not very expensive, one still has the option to rent one, instead of buying one.
In-shore fishing is a pretty safe alternative. It is so as the boat does not travel too far from the shore, keeping the land always in sight; in fact, the water it treads is usually shallower than even 30 meters. The targets commonly include bonefish, tarpons, trout, and even small sharks. It necessitates the use of only very light tackle; and squids, mackerel and some artificial lures as bait.
However, if still doesn’t sound adventurous enough, there can be no better option than the off-shore boat fishing. This form is also known as open water or deep sea fishing. You can venture out miles in boats; into waters deeper than even 30 meters. This however requires a good knowledge of navigation and weather patterns, apart from necessary safety precautions; as it is a bit dangerous too. Therefore, it is extremely recommended for anglers to be accompanied by professionals, especially if they themselves aren’t so.
The boats for this type of fishing are comparatively bigger in size and have a pretty sturdy build; in order to ably brave the weather and water conditions of the open waters. Though there is a wide variation among the sizes and equipped luxuries of such boats; they are, in general, very expensive. So people, including the affluent ones who enjoy this as a pastime, prefer chartering these boats. To ensure your safety a course like Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Test might be worth your while.
Though the bait used is no different from the in-shore fishing, the fishing gear (or tackle) used for this is much heavier and more expensive; as bigger fish like tuna and marlin are targeted too, besides large cods, congers and ling. This clearly shows that off-shore boat fishing involves a decent expenditure.

Australia here we go again!

　　Discovery Turbo MAX is a unique channel dedicated to all things motored. Offering adrenaline-fuelled entertainment for those who love the thrill of speed, Yep, sounds like the right kinda place for us!

Our international series, The Ultimate Fishing Show, kicked off in Australia last weekend on Foxtel's Channel 634 on saturday mornings at 9.30m and again straight after at 10.00am. There's replays on channel 634 and 635 so keep an eye on the Foxtel website for broadcast times in your area. Series II of The Ultimate Fishing Show is indeed adrenalin filled with incredible action form above and below the water line to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Spread the word people... fishing doesn't get a decent timeslot until we're outrating reality TV's, Next Top Biggest most Amazing Fattest Survivor... and we only do that by telling our mates to tune in.

Washington State fishing

For salmon fishing Washington State’s majestic Columbia River is a good bet. On the streams of Washington fly fishing is the best way to catch salmon. Other species caught in the Columbia include sturgeon, walleye, shad, smelt, and trout.

The majestic Columbia is also a great place for steelhead, one of the world’s most prized game fish. Steelheads are rainbow trout that have adapted to salt water life, then returned to freshwater. Eastern Washington fly fishing has become famous for its steelheads. Steelhead season generally runs through the winter months.

The Methow Valley is one of the best sites for eastern Washington fishing. Methow Valley fishing is ideal for steelhead (from October to March) and for rainbow, brown, brook, and other freshwater trout (from June to September). Sun Mountain Lodge and other Methow Valley resorts offer packages including fly-fishing guides.Trout love the cold rocky streams of eastern Washington. Other species prefer the warm waters of the lakes. Eastern Washington fishing on the lakes yields such species as bass, catfish, crappie, lake trout, and blue gill.

Washington State fishing is as varied as its many waterways. Washington State fishing ranges from offshore angling for halibut to warm water catches of bass and catfish to eastern Washington fly fishing for steelhead and other trout. Washington State fishing can be done in the ocean, on lakes, and along the many inland rivers.

Washington State has hundreds of miles of Pacific coastline. Along the surf of the Olympic Peninsula, sportsmen can catch sea perch. Cod and other fish can also be caught along the coast. For halibut and salmon fishing Washington State’s coastal waters are as good as any in the United States. Eastern Washington fly fishing is some of the best in the country. Eastern Washington fishing is so good because of the cold clean waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries. Rainbow trout and other favored fish species thrive in these waterways.

Seward Alaska fishing charter

We caught a bunch of these (although no monsters), but we made up for it by landing some 30+ pound Alaska Ling Cod - Kurt's Alaska comment when I pulled this first one up was "It's a HOG!" Finally, we even caught one yellow eye rockfish or more commonly known as Red Snapper - a very colorful fish. There were even some alaska birds that were "fishing" out there (but no marabou), plus we caught a fleeting glimpe of a nurse whale.

My family had surprised me on my 40th birthday when they all showed up and we we hiked Longs Peak ... so turnabout was fair play a few years later for my younger brother Kurt - aka Captain Crudd! So we surprised him on Seward Alaska fishing charter - he thought he was just going fishing in Seward with his wife Mary and sister Stephanie - unknown to him, the other three bro's were showing up. We flew into Anchorage Alaska a few hours before he arrived, and drove down beforehand - read more at the Seward surprise - "what the heck are you guys doing here?!?"

Our boat charter left the Seward dock in the early dawn light, using the ship's onboard GPS and rader for navigation through the dense fog. After a couple of hours, we arrived at our spot, and had our first taste of Seward Alaska salmon fishing ... FISH-ON in the first minute! With six of us fishing, there were several occasions when three of us were fighting (about 10 pounder) silver salmon at the same time.
We had bagged our limit of 3 each in about an hour. We then motored over to another spot for some Seward Alaska halibut fishing.

A couple years later, Kurt went up for the Seward Jackpot Halibut Derby ... and his wife Mary pulled in a monster. Also check out some nice pictures of 'em doing some Alaska River Fishing. Finally, watch Kurt get sprayed by a Humbolt Squid!

Brown Bear Lake Travel

The camp is located high on a point with a panoramic view, on a quiet bay in the heart of Brown Bear Lake. This camp is private and remote. It has complete kitchen facilities, hot and cold running water, hot showers, and a large screened-in porch overlooking the lake.

All boats are 16-foot Lunds with swivel seats and new Yamaha motors. This is an excellent camp for large groups with lots of water and excellent angling throughout the season.

Portages! Three of them! The first is a 4 minute walk from Brown Bear Lake to the back waters of Midway Lake where three boats and motors are waiting for you. You carry only your fishing rod, and maybe your shorelunch for the day. By boat, you can travel from Midway Lake West to Midway Lake East through a scenic remote waterway about 5 miles long.

Both lakes are full of Smallies and fast action Pike. Many of our guests report moose sightings in this area. Now if you are not too tired, we have another portage (4 minute walk) from Midway Lake to Beauty Lake. Beauty Lake is our fighting Lake Trout destination, along with some more of the nicest Smallmouth bass that you will ever see. From here we have one more portage for the devoted Walleye Fisherman. The trail is located at the northwest end of Beauty Lake and it is not for the weak-hearted. Moose Point Lodge is a deluxe, 3-bedroom cottage and has over one thousand square feet of living space, capable of comfortably accommodating large groups; minimum six guests.

Popular Lake Fishing

Great fishing experiences on Populus lake begin right from the cabin. You can fish the weed beds and points for walleye and northern pike or troll and jig the depths for lake trout. The north end of the lake also offers the angler the opportunity to hook onto a muskie. Walleyes run from two to six pounds with trophies caught every season. Catches of Lake trout in May and June are common with fish averaging five to ten pounds, and trophies as large as twenty-five pounds.

Northern pike are eagerly waiting in the weeds or off the rock points for your jigs, spoons or crank baits. Northern pike have been caught as large as twenty five pounds in this water system with the average being five to ten pounds. Populus lake offers over twelve miles of water to fish and explore. The lake system consists of numerous channels and bays with structure consisting of rock outcrops, points and weed beds (with the deepest part of the lake being over 150 feet). The lake is surrounded by high picturesque terrain that allows anglers to fish even on the windiest days. This lake is situated in a very remote area set aside from all logging activity. Its a true Canadian Wilderness vacation.

This flowage system also offers two portage lakes without having to walk or get out of your boat. Betula Lake offers the angler opportunities to catch more walleye, northern and trout. The lake offers similar structure with over five miles of water to fish. John Lake is a small lake located down a scenic river system. This lake is dark water and is teeming with walleye and northern pike. Populus lake outpost is an opportunity for the avid or beginner fisherman to enjoy a true Canadian fly-in fishing experience. Also offers the adventurous the opportunity to see abundant wildlife such as bear, moose, bald eagles or deer. The outpost is a fully modern cabin with complete kitchen facilities, hot and cold running water, full bathroom including shower and flush toilet. The living area has cathedral ceiling with skylights and a cozy wood burning stove for those cool evenings. This camp offer luxuries not normally found in a fly-in camp. The cabin is ideal for smaller groups or couples.

The world most small fish

Tanago are cyprinids, the carp family of fishes, and are generally omnivorous. They thrive in the waterways and channels surrounding rice paddies and lotus fields, sometimes in ditches no wider than a couple of feet or requiring a long slog through bamboo or reed thickets. I usually head to the lake system of Kasumigaura, a short journey north from Tokyo. Finding the spots holding tanago is part of the fun of the fishing, and there is always the distraction of the local flora and fauna if you do not; I have spotted a huge variety of waterfowl, and once even remarked a peregrine falcon – something most Japanese ornithologists can only dream of. Tanago are not fussy feeders and will take baits like bloodworm, commercially available starch or gluten-based pastes for carp fishing and even boiled egg yolk, on a simple float rig with a single hook.

The main difference is of course, the size of the tackle, which is scaled to the size of the fish targetted. Not unreasonably, most sport anglers want to catch trophy fish; the bigger the better (indeed, we all know anglers whose catches continue to grow in size long after the event, growing bigger with each recounting of the story of the fishing trip). However, this is Japan, where miniaturization pervades all aspects of life, in gardening, art, computers, electronics; we all have seen the clichéd ‘capsule’ hotels and bonsai pine trees you can pick up with two fingers. This also applies to sport fishing, in one of the oldest angling traditions in this country: tanago fishing.

Tanago is the generic term in Japanese covering the small freshwater fish of the Rhodeus, Tanakia and Acheilognathus genera; there are probably a dozen or so species that are considered sport fishing targets. In English, these fish are generally referred to as bitterling. Some species of tanago grow up to 15cm in size, although 5 – 10cm is more common. During spawning season, the males tend to develop a very striking pattern, a mixture of red and iridescent metallic colours, while the females, although ‘drab’ in appearance, develop a very long ovipositor, sometimes the length of their own body. A full description of the different species, and their very unusual mating habits and life cycle, is outside the scope of this text, but to me tanago are interesting fish for both ichthyologic and angling reasons.

The Fishermen in Bristol Bay

Protecting Bristol Bay from the Pebble Mine is a Big Issue. In fact, it’s the conservation issue of our time. If we falter here, we will have laid down our rods at the feet of a multi-national corporation with a poor track record of pollution. We will have risked a place that provides 40% of the wild sockeye the world eats. As fishermen we will have accepted that one of the last places that is dam and hatchery-free, with runs averaging 40 million salmon a year, is worth risking.

Up to 60 million wild sockeye salmon return every year to Bristol Bay, and the trophy fishing draws anglers from all over the world. Bristol Bay’s clean waters and vast fisheries are threatened by the Pebble Mine, a proposed copper and gold mine at the headwaters of the largest salmon fishery in the world. Bristol Bay is that special place where you can catch five types of salmon, plus rainbows, Dolly’s, char, northern pike, lake trout and grayling. It is home to a $100 million-a-year sportfishing industry and a $400 million-a-year commercial fishery. In Washington and Oregon alone, fishermen bought over 45,000 Alaska fishing licenses in 2010, and we own more than 900 commercial fishing permits in Bristol Bay.

Covering a footprint of approximately 150 square miles, including an open pit crater more than 1700 feet deep, Pebble Mine will be the largest hard rock mine in North America. With it will come massive ponds with 700-foot high earthen dams to store the waste, bringing all the pollution risks and water consumption that comes with mining at this massive scale.

Well, it’s not worth those risks and we need everyone’s help to protect this special place. So, if you’ve already signed a petition, or made a contribution or friended Save Bristol Bay on Facebook, thank you. Now, please join us at the Save Bristol Bay Road Show stop nearest to you and bring some friends. Remember, it’s free.

My fishing stories share with you

The stories about silvers on the surface in Alaska always intrigued me. I fished nearly a week last fall over good numbers of silvers here in Oregon, with only one jack and a half dozen follows to show for my best efforts. This year, I had planned to fish surface flies and see if I could coax a fish or two out of the Bay.

Well, the results exceeded my wildest dreams. One silver to a popper would have made my season. My companions and I found more than one, on more than one day. These silly poppers catch chrome coho.
They follow the dang things, swirling and boiling under and over the popper. They streak at it from 6 feet away, throwing water, dorsal fin in the air, inhaling that innocent little chugging fly/lure/popper.

A boat load of Echo 3, Edge, and Ion fly rods, rigged with floating lines from 7-10 wt, were kept busy 6 hours straight. The “bite” went on and off, but was on dependably enough to keep us on point every cast. We drifted with the wind, sometimes so fast that it was difficult to keep the popper pushing water . It was pretty difficult to cast anywhere but with the wind. A take was often preceeded by three or more swirls and boils, but sometimes a silver just rushed the popper and ate it, unceremoniously and deliberately.

These silvers are mostly wild fish, the hatchery run has principally moved up river already. They run so fast it is impossible to keep up with them, and one ran at the boat and hit the outboard, leaving scales on the pump and grease on the popper. Screaming fly reels, slack line, and adrenaline – fueled whoops of joy were the stuff of lifetime memories. Was it crowded out on the water?

Fly fishing style

Fly fishing is appropriately named. In contrast to lure fishing, fly fishing requires the fisherman to fool the fish into thinking that the fly is one of the fish's favorite meals skimming along the surface of the water. Lure fishing appeals to the lazy underwater fish, often attracted by shiny metallic objects and enticed to bite on the hook with some piece of edible or edible appearing bait.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 service . Statistics usually shows that profile with pictures are viewed much more than profile without pictures on these fishing on line dating services. Fly fishing is designed to attract fish at specific times of day by their feeding instincts.

The lures for fly fishing are called flies, and are in fact a cheaper way to go, generally speaking, than the lures needed in lure fishing. Fly fishers often tie their own flies, using bits of hair and cloth around the house or farm. Flies are designed to appear as the kind of prey that fish in the specific area are feeding on at a given time. This can include all manner of insects and insect larvae. Though it rankles on the lure fisher to have it said, fly fishing is a much more challenging form of the sport. The fly fisher must constantly have her arm in motion, casting the line, playing it out and reeling it in patterns made to emulate the movement of the prey species. When a fish is hooked, it takes a skilled fisher to land the animal.

South Padre Island

There are numerous places to fish like South Padre Island for some Salt water fishing, or even San Antonio fishing. Bait fishermen and fly fishermen will find a comfort spot to throw a line in. Texas is not just a bunch of cattle ranch farms—fly fishing Texas is coming on and the popularity is increasing. One of the best places to go fly fishing Texas is in the Hill Country. You should be familiar with these rivers: Blanco River, Guadalupe River, Lampasas River, Llano River, Pedernales River and San Gabriel river.

Texas sold One million four hundred and fifty-night thousand eight hundred and forty-three to be exact. All the fishing you could ask for is in the great lone star state from freshwater to saltwater fishing. It is an ideal place to visit for a fishing adventure, because it is warm, beautiful, plenty of fish and tackle shops everywhere. Texas can't help but fish.

While Texas fishing you will find bass, corvine trout, freshwater redfish, catfish and alligator gar on the end of your line. Also you will find many different guide companies that would love to make your day of fishing in Texas the best day of fishing you've ever had. They are so experienced that they can think like fish and spot them easily in the water. You will fish like an expert in Texas. Don't forget about salt water fishing though. Salt water fishing is very popular and you will find Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder or Billfish. Fishing in Texas has opportunities beyond your wildest fishing dreams.

Another spot for Texas fishing is San Antonio. There are a bunch of different lakes where you can take a canoe, relax and fish. Some lakes you will be interested in are Braunig, Calaveras and Canyon Lakes. You will find Bass, Stripers, Whites, Catfish and huge freshwater Redfish. San Antonio fishing may not be top of the best fishing in the world, but it is underrated. You can have an incredible time in San Antonio fishing.

As for places to stay before you go fishing in Texas, there are plenty. It depends on the accommodations you prefer. They have everything such as: Bed and Breakfast, guest ranch, hotels, motels, cabin or guest home or a condominium. They are close by to your fishing paradise, hospitable and comfortable.

The cat is certainly out of the bag about fishing in Texas, and now all that needs to be done is to go looking for that catfish. Take a vacation and make it a relaxing one outdoors living on your instincts and wits. Catch the fish, make dinner and reminisce. The fish are out there and soon they will biting the end of your line.

Boca Grande tarpon fishing charter

Go Fish Charters can arrange charters to accommodate the novice to expert fisherman; "Southwest Florida has an Fishing experience for everyone". Planning a trip for a Boca Grande tarpon fishing charter! I do two tarpon fishing trips daily May-July. These months are highly sought after, and tarpon trips book up early. With such national coverage of the Boca Grande tarpon fishing phenomenon more anglers are planning their entire Florida fishing trips around Boca Grande tarpon season.There are many other angling opportunities such as the SeaTrout that prowl the backcountry grass flats waiting for a jig or a spoon.

There are Cobia, Permit, Tripletail, and the drag smoking, line stripping King Mackerel not far from shore. Charlotte Harbor is the largest estuary in the state, and its pristine waters are home to many species of fish that can be targeted year-round. There are miles of back bays, rivers, and grass flats in our area all connecting Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Fort Myers, and Pine Island Sound. With so many opportunities for a tarpon, snook, or red fish, fishing experience; from back country, flats or near shore fishing; our area is as good as it gets.  I offer two 6-hour Tarpon fishing charters per day, one in the morning and one in the early afternoon. I fish the entire tarpon season every day, every year, along side some of the best guides in the business, guides like my self that can produce consistently and put their clients on tarpon day in and day out. So before you make a decision on a tarpon guide do some homework.

I want to make sure you catch the tarpon of a lifetime whether or not its with me. Before the tarpon season Go Fish Charters and Guide Service fishes for a variety of other species such as the Snook, Permit, Redfish, King Fish, Cobia, Snapper, Trout, Tripletail, Grouper, Mackerel. The Southwest Florida area offers a great angling environment on a beautiful estuary known as Charlotte Harbor, with the Peace River on the upper north end the Myakka River on the west side and a maze of filtration islands on the east side this is a fishing paradise. These fish can be found roaming our backcountry flats and bays year round with many species spawning in the area at various times of the year. Capt Andy Boyette a fifth generation Floridian has fished Florida and specifically this area his entire life and has been guiding clients professionally since 1998 and offers exceptional guided tarpon fishing and flats and backcountry fishing charters year round.

Group arrangements can be made with numerous other local guides that the Capt. fishes with and recommends daily. Capt Andy is a knowledgeable fishing guide and knows the local waters well. Not only does he Guide you to where the fish are he is an instructional fishing guide who will leave you with an unforgettable Florida fishing experience.