Small River Fishing Boats

If you like to fish in rivers as I do one of the best investments you can make is in a small river fishing boat. In this article I will list a few of the more popular and affordable small river fishing boats that can be used while fishing. Many rivers can only be accessed on foot for a mile or two in either direction from an access point, whereas if you have a boat you have access to the entirety of the river you intend to fish.

With the use of a small river fishing boat you literally get to choose what portions of a river you would like to fish as you float along the river itself. This is incredibly advantageous to the serious angler. Any of the small river fishing boats listed below serves this purpose wonderfully. Depending on the number of anglers and the size of the river, one of these boats will surely fit the bill perfectly.

1. The Frameless Pontoon – The frameless pontoon boat is manufactured by Sea Eagle and is one of the best small river fishing boats available today. This boat is the perfect small fishing boat for 1 angler and is amazingly versatile. This boat can even be used for fishing in small lakes and ponds and can be equipped with a trolling motor if you would like. When fishing in a small river the best way to propel the frameless pontoon boat is with the included pair of oars. At just 42 pounds this boat is very easy to transport from fishing spot to fishing spot, and is amazingly easy to maneuver, making this boat a great river fishing boat.
2. The Explorer Kayak – The explorer kayak is great for fishing is rivers and is equally adept for fishing in small lakes and ponds. The explorer kayak is inflatable, lightweight, and extremely durable. Don't think that because this boat is inflatable it isn't tough though. It is manufactured from 1000 denier hull material, making it incredibly durable. As a matter of fact this boat even stands up to my dogs claws when him and I go fishing together (which is quite often). This small river fishing boat easily carries 2 anglers (or 1 angler & 1 dog) and can be maneuvered into tight places easily. Explorer kayaks are even tough and maneuverable enough to stand up to class IV rapids! This is the least expensive version of all the small river fishing boats being outlined in this article.
3. Inflatable Motor Mount Boats – These boats are best used when fishing in larger rivers, you know the size river that can't be waded across without getting wet? When fishing in larger rivers, these small fishing boats are hard to beat. These boats can be propelled with oars or with up to an 8 hp gas or electric motor. Inflatable motor mount boats are perfect for fishing and can easily carry up to 4 anglers. If you are fishing in a medium to large sized river an inflatable motor mount boat is an affordable alternative to a high priced traditional boat.

When it comes to small fishing boats that can be used in rivers any of the above boats makes a wonderful choice. Depending on your preferred method of fishing one of the above fishing boats should fit your needs perfectly.

Rainbow Trout Bait – 3 Effective Baits

Many people fish for rainbow trout and don't necessarily know which type of bait is best, so in this article I will outline 3 effective baits for catching rainbow trout and some tips for using them. I have been using every one of these trout baits for more the two decades and they are all quite effective for catching rainbow trout.

The baits themselves are being listed in no particular order and all have their place in any serious trout fisherman's repertoire. At the end of the day these 3 baits are probably the top 3 baits when it comes to fishing for these beautiful fish. When writing about rainbow trout I think it's important to make a distinction between rainbow trout that have been planted and rainbows that have been born or lived naturally in a waterway for 3 or more seasons. Rainbows that have been planted or stocked tend to eat very different baits than rainbows that are native to a given waterway. The rainbow trout baits being outlined in this article are most effective on native trout, rather than their planted cousins.

1. Live Worms - Live worms are an extremely effective rainbow trout bait, especially when fished in the flowing waters of a river or stream. The best way to rig a live worm for fishing in this manner is a set of gang hooks, which is simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem which allows for a totally natural presentation of the live worm. The bottom line is that when fishing in rivers, live worms are an excellent bait for rainbow trout.
2. Artificial Flies - Anyone who has ever even thought about fishing for rainbow trout knows how effective artificial flies can be. The problem is that many fisherman don't want to invest in all the equipment and gear needed to be a successful fly fisherman. This is where a casting bubble comes into play. A casting bubble enables traditional spin fishermen to use this great form of rainbow trout bait without investing all the time, money, and equipment normally necessary to fish flies. Artificial flies are an excellent bait for rainbow trout and certainly have their place amount the best baits for these fish.
3. In Line Spinners - In line spinners such as rooster tails or blue fox spinners are excellent rainbow trout bait. In line spinners seem to work equally well for both planted and native trout. These trout fishing lures are also quite easy to fish in both rivers and lakes. A good rule of thumb is to vary the speed at which the in line spinner is retrieved, even adding the 'snapping' of your rod tip during the retrieve for added realism. The bottom line is that in line spinners are an excellent rainbow trout bait for many trout fishing scenarios.

These 3 baits should be a part of any serious rainbow trout fisherman's arsenal. If one of them isn't in yours, it should be added sooner, rather than later. These baits have all helped me catch many rainbow trout throughout the years.

 

Trout Fishing - Live Bait Tips That Will Help You Catch More Trout

When the term 'trout fishing' is uttered it seems that many times the term 'fly fishing' automatically comes to mind. This has never made sense to me. The idea that if you are going to fish for trout effectively, you must do it while fly fishing? I've been trout fishing for more than twenty five years and have never felt the need to fly fish. Sure, I tried fly fishing early on in my "trout fishing career", but it never felt right. From the beginning I have been primarily a bait fisherman using ultra light gear and tackle to catch trout.

In this article I will outline a few tips that will help you catch more trout, especially while fishing with live bait. In my view, fishing for trout with live bait while using light line and ultra light gear is every bit the art form that fly fishing has ever been proclaimed to be. The bottom line is that these live bait tips will help you catch more trout on your next trout fishing excursion.

The tips are being listed in no particular order. Add one or all of them to your trout fishing arsenal as you see fit.

1. The Focus Of Your Offering Needs To Be The Bait - This seems obvious, but nonetheless needs to be mentioned as a tip. You want the focus of your offering to be the bait itself, which means using small, sharp hooks. The way you rig your bait is of the utmost importance when fishing with live bait. For example, a gang hook rig is an excellent way to present live worms as bait and keep the focus of the offering the worm and not the hooks or line. Whatever way you rig your live bait the bottom line is that the focus of the offering needs to be the bait.


2. Use The Weather & Moon To Your Advantage - These two forces of Mother Nature have an incredible impact of the feeding behavior of trout and the more you understand and use this information to your advantage, the more trout you will catch. This live bait tip is especially true when using live bait. When trout are active they are much more susceptible to live bait and the weather and moon will tell you when the trout are the most active.


3. Keep Your Live Bait Cool, Wet, Or Well Oxygenated - When fishing with live bait it is imperative that your bait be alive. Dead or dying bait isn't at all effective, so you want your live bait to be as "lively" as possible. In the case of live worms of any kind this means keeping them cool or moistened. In the case of minnows, crayfish, or any underwater bait this means keeping the water they are being stored in well oxygenated.

These three bait tips will help you catch more trout on your next trout fishing outing. Add one or all of them to your repertoire sooner rather than later and you bite rates will increase. The hooking of the trout is on you, but these tips will increase the number of bites you receive, I promise you.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Trout Fishing 101 - Tips For Choosing the Correct Trout Bait

I've spent the last two plus decades fishing for trout using traditional methods of spin fishing. I have never engaged in the act of fly fishing, therefore this fishing lesson does not include any fly fishing tips. Fly fishing tips will be left to someone more experienced in that form of fishing. This fishing lesson, trout fishing 101 if you will, will include tips for traditional spin fishing methods.

In this article I will provide a few tips for choosing the correct trout bait. There are different types of trout and different trout fishing conditions, all of which factor in to choosing the correct bait for a given fishing situation.

Let's begin by discussing the two different types of trout; native trout and planted trout. Native trout are fish that have been born naturally in a body of water or were planted in a body of water at one time and have survived 3 or more seasons in said body of water. Planted trout on the other hand, have been 'planted' or 'stocked' in a body of water by the fish commission for the express purpose of being caught by anglers. The bottom line in pointing out this fact is that the two different types of trout eat different types of bait. Choosing the correct bait can easily mean the difference between catching fish and not catching fish.

As a rule artificial trout baits such as spoons, spinners, and small minnow imitating crank baits can be used successfully for either type of trout, so these baits won't be discussed here. The real discrepancy comes when using the other two popular varieties of bait when fishing for trout. There are two main types of trout bait; live trout baits and synthetic trout baits. Live trout bait would include live baits such as worms, minnows, small crayfish, and even small frogs. Synthetic trout baits would include any trout bait that is sold in a small jar or jar-like container.

Here are the main rules when choosing the correct bait. Native trout prefer live baits and planted trout prefer synthetic baits. For the most part these rules hold true much of the time. For example if you are fishing a lake that has recently been stocked, live baits won't be nearly as effective as synthetic baits. On the other hand, attempting to use bait from a jar on your favorite river which hasn't been "stocked" in five years won't be very effective at all.

How about the manner in which your trout bait is presented? Any article about fishing 101 has to include the manner in which the bait is presented to the trout. When it comes to trout bait tips the manner in which your bait is presented is of the utmost importance. In the case of live bait you always want your bait to look as natural as possible. In the case of synthetic bait you want the bait to be the focal point of your offering. Many times this means using a pair of small hooks rather than a single larger hook.

Are these rules 100% true and effective all of the time? Of course not, but they are good rules to be aware of and use to your advantage when fishing for these beautiful fish. Choosing the correct bait and presenting that bait in the most effective manner is the difference between success and failure in many trout fishing situations.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of fishing country.

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Bass Fishing Float Tubes

One of the most enjoyable and effective way to fish for bass is in a float tube. Bass fishing float tubes have become extremely popular and are a great way to fish for bass, especially on smaller lakes. Float tubes have been used extensively by fly fishermen for many years, and are now becoming quite popular among bass fishermen.

These "personal boats" put you at the fish's level and allow you to be extremely stealthy when fishing. Weed beds and other bass holding structure can be worked extremely thoroughly from a float tube. Float tubes have built in storage for all of you bass tackle as well. Having your tackle within easy reach makes changing lures very convenient, which is another reason float tubs are a great choice for bass fishermen.

There are two main types of float tubes available today. There are U-shaped float tubes and O-shaped float tubes. I personally prefer U-shaped float tubes for their maneuverability, but both styles work quite well. The biggest key to using any float tube is to inflate them well. This means using a good pump or even air compressor at a gas station. You want your float tube to be inflated very tight with air.

If you have enough air in your tube you will sit high in the water, which is what you are looking for. Once you are in the water, fishing from a float tube is just like fishing from anywhere. I must admit, it takes a little getting used to at first though. Fishing from in the water is simply different than anything that you’ve experienced before. This certainly doesn’t mean that bass fishing from float tubes isn’t enjoyable and effective though, because it certainly is.

Bass fishing float tubes are also nice on your budget. Traditional boats can cost thousands of dollars, whereas float tubes cost hundreds. As a matter of fact you can get a starter float tubes for $100-$150, a pair of fins for about $30, and a pair of waders for $100-$150. This means that your total investment for float tube fishing will be under $300, which when compared to the cost of a "traditional" boat is a great deal.

The bottom line is that bass fishing float tubes are not only an economical choice for bass fishermen, these boats are also an effective choice for bass fishermen. Many bass anglers fall in love with float tube fishing quite quickly because of all the reasons mentioned here. If you've never considered a float tube for bass fishing, you may want to reconsider.