Damaged fish are commonplace now on many fisheries and this is entirely down to angling pressure, inappropriate care of the fish, and sue of inadequate or inferior quality materials.

At our French lakes Les Croix and Les Levades we provide high quality equipment alongside a set of guidelines aimed at helping our fishing clients to care for the carp they catch.

The majority of fisheries have a “barbless hooks only” rule. The most damage caused by a hook is when it is removed, and a barbed hook Continue Reading

Flats fishing with grass or other aquatic vegetation offer food and cover for a variety of fish as well as shrimp. The mainly required after fish when flats fishing include sea trout, redfish, tarpon fish, bonefish, permit and snook. Another popular catches are Barracuda, bluefish, striped bass, mutton snapper, and cobia.

When you choosing the excellent areas for flats fishing, look for flats that are 8 feet deep or less. Flats that are more productive usually contain stumps, brush piles, grass beds or other types of cover. Flats that contain shallow ditches Continue Reading

Aside from the overuse of cleaning solutions and the application of silicone protectant on inflatable boats, there is nothing else a boat owner can do to cause the boat’s seams to leak. Almost all leaks on seams are caused by hitches in the manufacture and unless your boat is still under warranty you need to take your leaky inflatable to an appropriate repair shop.

Wicking is the tendency of air in the inflatable to escape from the inflation chambers by following the thread from one end to the other. This dilemma is common to more expensive boats because the heavy fabrics are not completely soaked or coated with PVC or Hypalon or neoprene.  Wicking is not really a problem but it can prove to be quite an annoyance and can become worse over time Continue Reading

Flavours are such an issue with carp anglers and the fruity ones especially I thought it well worth a look into to show you a few tips that can help you improve your catch results. Whether you use readymade baits or make your own this unique article on bait flavours, impacts and components is highly stimulating and reveals a number of great insights and flavour and bait secrets you can exploit to catch loads more fish!

Fruit flavours naturally form as part of the ripening process as fruits mature. The whole point of most fruits is to be as attractive as possible to the creatures that will consume them and thus spread the seeds that are contained as they are excreted out of the creatures. Fruits are most attractive when fully rips and tend to give us Continue Reading

There are things to consider whenever you go for a vacation, but in the case of fishing getaway, you will need a fishing guide. What are the things needed for Alaska vacation?

1. Fishing lodge – there are so many offer around the fishing lodge, you can settle in their public rooms or you can stay in the private cabins. The only difference between the two is the amenities, in the private inn you will have the full privacy while in the public you can get a long with other guests who also enjoy the public areas like playing card games.  The main features of a fishing lodge is the full furnished rooms, cable TV, private bathrooms, and free internet connection. Aside from the rooms and other facilities, the lodge also features the bar where everyone can enjoy, you Continue Reading

When it comes ton enjoyment we always conclude that it takes a lot of money and planning to make it possible. We can deny the fact that the best vacation comes with a price. Our number one priority is the place wherein we can spend the rest of the nights. One of the best example about place for vacation is the Alaska halibut fishing lodge. Unlike the usual place that you can see in some beach resorts, fishing lodge in Alaska is far different. Others may offer sofa beds and private bathroom alone and nothing more, but in Alaska, you are treated exclusively. During the stay in the fishing lodge, you can have the best service.

Considering that it is a fishing lodge, you have to expect the best fishing spots ever. As mentioned the Alaska halibut fishing lodge may offer you Continue Reading

The best pleasure in life is the experience enjoyed together with your family. Just like the experience brought about by Alaska halibut fishing charter. What to expect in the halibut fishing charter?

1. Halibut – quoting that it is a halibut fishing charter,  you have to know about the characteristics of the fish for you to know the equipments needed. As we all know halibut fish in not like the ordinary fish that we use to see in the market. The measure of the regular halibut is about 30 up to 1000 pounds. As recorded, the heaviest halibut ever taken in the Alaska waters weighs more than 300 pounds. This kind of fish requires a lot of effort and skills so you have to be equipped with knowledge to make the activity possible. For beginners, Continue Reading

If the real purpose of being a hobbyist is to challenge oneself, then it’s time to experience the Alaska salmon fishing charter. You don’t have to bring all those heavy equipments just for the sake of completing the requirement, the fishing charter will provide all your needs including the boat and the charter captain. But get to know the salmon fish first before you get into the action. There are three kinds of salmon that includes the king salmon or the Chinook, silver salmon or the Coho, and the red salmon or the sockeye. These three are the same in breed but different in taste and in size. Let’s take the case of king salmon, it measures at about 20 to 70 pounds and it is the biggest among its kind, the king salmon are the most after by fishermen who wanted to Continue Reading

When an inflatable boat cannot be fixed by a repair kit because a cut or tear made the fabric collapse or deflate instantly, then that damage is deemed catastrophic. If the transom separates from the side tubes or excessive abrasion caused multiple leaks or a boat made contact with any sharp object then the damage might be impossible to repair.

There are catastrophic damages that cannot be fixed by you but can be fixed by a qualified inflatable boat repair shop.  Examples of such damages are: a transom that is loose from the side tubes and seams that become unglued. These damages should not be attempted by the owner but should be forwarded to the dealer especially if the boat is still under the regular 5 to 10 year-warranties on fabrics and seams.  Name brands Continue Reading