Chris Plaford’s Blog
A Beginners Guide to Surf Fishing
Many anglers enjoy surf fishing. This short blog will touch on what this unique activity is and suggestions regarding how enthusiasts can maximize their efforts. Surf Fishing Overview Surf fishing is the type of angling that enables adherents to fish from shorelines....
Fishing Knots you NEED to Know
Anglers become experts in many different aspects of fishing. Hours of reading go into researching the appropriate reels, line, rods, and presentations for catching bigger fish in greater numbers. Time gets swept away in ruminations over the dissection of a bit of...
How to Properly Cook Fish
Not all fish are created equal when it comes to cooking. Cold water fish often tend to be oilier than some leaner fish from warmer waters. Some fish have firm flesh while others have really delicate and flaky flesh. Depending on the species, fish can be sautéed,...
How To Get Your Kids Interested In Fishing
Fishing can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity the whole family can share. That said, stimulating a child's initial excitement might prove challenging. Fortunately, such an objective might be made easier by adhering to the following suggestions: Display Patience...
How to Stay Cool When Fishing in the South
There are few things in this world that are better than spending all day on the water fishing. The only thing that can prevent you from fully enjoying this amazing experience is the heat on a hot summer day. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to beat the heat....
What to Look for When Planning a Fishing Charter
Fishing trips can be an enjoyable way for family, friends or co-workers to spend time together. When organizing a fishing excursion, some people choose to charter a fishing vessel. That said, those contemplating such action are encouraged to carefully consider several...
Inshore vs. Offshore Fishing
Fishing has a lot of terms that fishermen familiarize themselves with. There are differences between the terms inshore, offshore, and big game. These terms describe the areas that fishermen fish in and the size of the fish that they are attempting to catch. This...
How Fishing Can Improve Your Mental Health
Many people enjoy the isolation and relaxation fishing can bring about. However, others might not realize the hobby can improve an individual's mental health in numerous ways including: Increased Sunlight Exposure In many instances, fishing adherents spend many hours...
3 Tips for Buying a Fishing Kayak
Kayak fishing is one of my favorite ways to fish; it’s good exercise and you’re able to fish in a way that just isn’t possible from a boat. If you haven’t fished from a kayak before, I highly recommend it. For those who are new to kayak fishing, it can feel daunting...
3 Types of Great Kayak Fishing Technology
When people who are not familiar with kayak fishing imagine it, they probably think it’s fairly basic and simply involves getting a kayak and casting a line. However, it can be a lot more advanced than that. Some people may prefer to keep kayak fishing bare bones and...