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Lightning Safety Tips for Fishermen

Lightning strikes kill an average of 80-100 people every year in the U.S., more than hurricanes and tornados combined. A little more than half of victims were engaged in outdoor recreation like fishing or boating. Ten times as many are struck but survive - many with severe, life-long injuries or disabilities. With the height of lightning season upon us, it's time for fishermen to consider lightning safety. Follow these tips to stay safe so you don't become one of these tragedies. Read

By: eWebMedia | 03/07/2007 | Travel

How to Choose a Fishing Charter - for Lake Erie or Anywhere Else

Is lining up a charted fishing trip as simple as picking the phone number of a captain listed in the ad section of a fishing magazine? Short answer - maybe. Lake Erie, for example, has such a diverse selection of fish that many charter services focus only on one or two species. Book with a salmon guide when you want to troll for some walleye and you could short-circuit your trip even before launch. The majority of guides and captains are dedicated business people intent on providing their sports ('sport' is the term for fishermen who hire a service to take them fishing) the best time on the water they've ever had. But what it means to have a great time fishing can mean different things to different folks. Help yourself and your fishing charter captain by following these tips for choosing a fishing charter, no matter where you fish. Read

By: eWebMedia | 05/06/2007 | Travel

How Tropical Storms Impact Florida Bass Fishing

The arrival of tropical storms, like Tropical Storm Barry, coincides closely with the typical date for the beginning of Florida's so called 'rainy season' that generally runs from late May to October. Although Florida fishermen experienced a record 'dry season' this year, the occurrence of drought during the cooler winter and spring months was hardly unusual. Bass fishing in Lake Okeechobee suffered as water levels reached all-time lows, exposing large areas of lake bottom and leaving many boat ramps high and dry. But there has been a silver lining to the drought for the Florida strain of largemouth bass living in Lake O, as some locals call it. Read

By: eWebMedia | 02/06/2007 | Destinations