The Casio Forester moon phase fishing watch is the perfect timepiece for avid anglers, with a stylish design well suited for both land and sea wear.

In addition to the automatic time, day, month and date displays, this convenient digital watch also indicates the best times to fish based on the moon’s phase, latitude and longitude.

The watch displays the moon’s age, phase and time, as well as sunrise and sunset information, for the current or designated day. (more…)

You can’t expect to be a good angler if you do not know how to zero in on the fish in the first place. Fishermen have devised many methods of doing this, including some pretty farfetched procedures. However, you do not need to rely on guesswork in this important task. You will get more accurate results when you make use of sonar units to find just where the fish are located.

These devices will make your work very easy. Basically, the units work by transmitting sound waves that are reflected upon hitting objects in the water. However, it is more intricate than the echo that you hear when you shout.

These sophisticated pieces of scientific equipment will help you to differentiate fish from other objects in the water. The devices make use of color codes to identify different things below the water’s surface. Basically, sound bounces off differently from one type of object to another. Click to continue »

Fishermen use bags of all sizes and types. From wallets and small fanny packs to backpacks, chestpacks, and shoulder bags, these bags are designed to meet the needs of avid fishermen. They are handy for storing flies, lures, hooks, and small tools. The larger bags can accommodate a sandwich or two, small snacks, and a bottle of water.

Initially fishing bags were just another type of tackle box but today they are both more elaborate and more utilitarian. Some of the bags you see today are really large and complex pieces of side sided luggage. They may contain tackle trays, utility boxes, padded tubes, and a variety of pockets. Click to continue »

A DIY survival fishing kit is a compact kit produced by someone who is going to be in the vicinity of water, along streams or rivers, but is not there for the purpose of fishing. The important consideration when producing such a kit is portability, so it will need to be lightweight and small in size. If you are good at compacting materials into a small amount of space, you can produce a simple fishing kit that will weigh in at no more than a couple of ounces. This makes it portable by anyone’s standards, and ensures that it can be taken with you absolutely anywhere, The challenge comes in being able to pack the materials in tightly enough to achieve this. Click to continue »

Sometimes, instinct is just not enough. Your innate intuition and gut feeling for where the fish are suddenly fails you. The fish are just not biting. All is not lost. This is where technology steps in to rescue the day. An avid fisherman can purchase electronic fish finding gear to help locate hungry fish.

This equipment is part of what is called marine electronic products. These products contribute to the modernization of the fishing world. They include antennas, VHS handhelds and radios, electronic charts and compasses, mobile phones, satellite TV, beacon receivers, and direction finders. Click to continue »

When you’re just starting to build your collection of fishing gear, it can be hard to decide what to get first. All that fancy gear you find in your local sport’s store or online may look good, but not all of it will really make much difference in your catch. Whether you’re on a limited budget or not, though, there are a few items you’ll definitely want to have.

Fishing knives
A quality fishing knife is indispensable when you’re out on the water or at the lake. You’ll need it not only for cleaning your catch, but for working with bait, too. Look for a knife with a stainless steel blade, a rubber handle to give you a good grip when your hands are wet, and full-tang construction for comfortable balance. You’ll also want a knife that’s easy to open with one hand.

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