Disabled Fishing Resources
Achievable Concepts produces some excellent helpers for physically challenged anglers. Fishing Harness: The harness goes around the waist and over your shoulders with adjustable straps. You cast, then put the pole into the holder that’s attached to the straps. It holds the rod while you can turn the reel, and pull that big one in one-handed. [...]
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Electric Fishing Reels
Electric fishing reels and electric fishing reel systems make easier work of hauling in those big ones. That’s not to say that when you’re fishing, electric reels make it EASY. You still have to know what you’re doing and have a familiarity with your fishing tackle. Your magical and masterful fishing technique still comes into [...]
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US Mercury Warnings for Fish
After coming across the recent fish consumption advisory update in Illinois yesterday, I thought I’d post this link for the other 49 states. Illinois is of particular interest to me since I live and fish here, obviously. But if you’re interested in the state of fish in your state, you can check out the list [...]
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Fish Consumption Advisory, Mercury Warning in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Health issued a fish consumption advisory with update information less than 2 weeks ago. It’s a mercury warning, folks. Just when you thought you could eat fish for your health, hey, maybe you shouldn’t. Take heart, though. There have been mercury warnings in place for many of our bodies of water for [...]
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Funny Fishing Videos and Fishing Bloopers
My dad is a big fan of longtime TV fisherman Bill Dance. After watching some fishing videos featuring Bill, I’ve figured out why. He’s got that folksly good-old-boy twang in his speech, and obviously knows how to catch a fish or two. Despite all that, I don’t think I’d want to get in a boat [...]
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Which Sport Fishing Tackle to Use — Saltwater or Freshwater?
If you haven’t been fishing for a long time (and maybe even if you have) the phrase sport fishing tackle might seem a bit intimidating. What does it include? Are there special types of equipment that many fishermen (and women) have that you don’t? If Roland Martin could peek into your tacklebox, would he laugh [...]
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