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Fly Fishing Journals – Keep Track of Your Trips   by Rick Chapo

Fly Fishing is addictive. Once you start, you’ll never stop. Whether you are going to the
local water hole or to Alaska, you should use a Fly Fishing journal to keep track of your sessions.

Fly Fishing Journals

Fly fishing is more than just fishing, it’s a peaceful, surreal activity. For many, there is almost a meditative quality to casting. For avid fly fisherman, fly fishing trips to locations such as the Battenkill River in Vermont, Green River in Utah and Letort in Pennsylvania are a must. Of course, the possibility of trips to Argentina, Alaska and other exotic locations can make ones eyes glassy. For many, however, past Fly Fishing Experiences fade from the memory with time. If you had keep a fly fishing journal, this doesn’t have to be the case.

There are famous instances of people keeping journals throughout time. Of course, Anne Frank’s Diary is the best example. In her diary, Anne kept a running commentary of the two years her family spent hiding from the Nazis. While your fly fishing sessions will hopefully be more lighthearted, keeping a journal will let you remember them as the years pass.

A good fly fishing journal combines a number of characteristics. First, it should be compact. Second, it should have a water-resistant pages and a case to protect it from the elements. Third, the journal should contain blank areas to write your notes. Fourth, the journal should contain cue spaces to remind you to keep notes on specific things. Cues should include:

1. Who you went fishing with,

2. The weather conditions,

3. The fishing conditions,

4. The flies you used, what worked and what didn’t,

5. What you caught, and

6. Lodging and places to eat,

As time passes, your fly fishing journal can be used as:

1. A guide for you or friends that return the same location,

2. Information on gear and flies to take,

3. Memories to reflect upon years later, and

4. Something to pass on to your children and grandchildren.

Keeping a fly fishing journal only requires a few minutes of writing. You can fill it out on the ride home or during a break. As time passes, your journal will become a collection of incredibly valuable fly fishing information. Imagine the look on a friend’s face after they mention going on a trip and you whip out your journal for the spot!

About the Author

Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals – Makers of fly fishing journals.

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Experience Alaska King Salmon Fishing   by Bob Hamilton

If you are looking for a great fishing experience, Alaska king salmon fishing is what you are looking for. Alaska is a great place to have a vacation with family and friends. You will have a lot of fun teaching your family or friends how to fish all day long. You do not need to be an expert in Alaska king salmon fishing to get a really big catch. But to make a good catch you need a few tricks, especially when fishing King salmon, sometimes called Chinook. You do not need a fishing guide to make a catch.

The first thing you need to know about fishing for king salmon in Alaska are the traits of the king salmon species. During spring they migrate nearer to the lake or river shore, this is where you need to be to catch them in spring. The bait will depend on the type and temperature of the water and where you are doing your fishing. The other thing to consider is the time to go fishing for king salmon. The best time is during dawn, but their appearance really makes it possible to catch them any time of day.

Use cut herring as bait. Pay very close attention to the fish movements. Another good idea is to hire the services of fish finders who are usually right when it comes to finding fish. Do not forget most of them have been doing this work almost all their life.

The tide determines at what trolling speed you can go. When the tide is high you need to increase the speed. Use down riggers to estimate the depth and where the salmon are feeding. Online you will find more information on how to catch the king salmon. But there is nothing new that you do not already know if you have been fishing for awhile. In Alaska there are people who can train you how to fish. All you have to do is get to Alaska and have the time of your life while fishing.

Alaska king salmon fishing is a lot of fun. You can also fish for different types of fish such as kwikfish, flatfish, egg cluster and countless more. Alaska is one place which will give you a memorable vacation. Your family and friends will always thank you for flying them there. Fishing will provide you with an opportunity to compete amongst yourselves, and to see who gets the biggest catch to win bragging rights throughout the vacation. This is definitely a relaxing and fun place to go for fishing.

People who love fishing normally make several trips to the Alaska king salmon fishing sites and do not worry about the cost. Most are able to afford the rates, as they are generally somewhat reasonable and worth every penny you spend. The fishing sites have a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere that can take away all your thoughts and leave you feeling calm and stress free. The people there also are very much friendly and welcoming to visitors. This is truly a fish area where you can have a great time and the food is also fantastic. Besides fishing, take time to enjoy the other sights all over Alaska as well.

About the Author

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Providenciales Island Part Of The Turks And Caicos Islands In The Caribbean   by Gordon Steven

Providenciales Island is known to all as Provo, and is less than ninety minutes flying time from Miami, and is part of the Turks and Caicos Islands, being only a short hop from the International Airport, although it has its own direct flights from the USA.. It has an almost perfect temperature for a holiday destination being around 83 degrees Fahrenheit on average with about 35 inches of rain per annum. The hottest months are September and October, but the constant easterly trade winds offset the heat at this time of year which can rise to 95F and keep things reasonably cool.

The Turks and Caicos islands are located in Eastern Standard Time, and are around nine hours flying time from London, and are a totally different world from many other Caribbean Islands.

It is worth hiring a car if you are going to Providenciales, and also make sure you get an up to date map. You can pick a map up at the Tourist Information Stand just to the left of the baggage arrivals. A car, even a small one will enable you to get to many of the beaches and restaurants on the island, and be in control of when you want to go, and when you want to leave.
Be aware that car rental isn’t cheap but will be worth every dollar.

It is also sensible to bring with you some snorkelling equipment because the undersea sights at Providenciales are just superb, and it would be less than sensible not to take the time to swim amongst the marine life.

You will easily find on the map two good places which are Coral Gardens and Smith’s Reef.
The Coral Gardens can be easily found on the map, just off Lower Bight Road on Penn’s Road.
Park in front of the resort and walk down. The reef is protected and cordoned off with buoys, but go round the buoys and you will see a huge number of fish, and perhaps even a reef shark, but certainly parrot fish, and very often sea turtles to swim with.

The water is deeper at Smith’s Reef and it is quite a lot harder to get to. Drive towards Turtle Cove and follw the road the Yacht Club Resort and Sharkbite Restaurant[Well worth a visit]. Go left at the T junction and after parking, walk away from the marina until you see the rock cairn. Swim out to the second and larger reef, and watch out for boats, which perhaps spoils Smith’s Reef..

The real beauty of your own car of course is the independence it gives you, and you should visit the beautiful beach at Sapadillo Bay off Chalk Sound Road. It is worth driving right down the road just to see the huge houses, as well as the stunning views.

Take the car to the southwest point of Providenciales Island.. Here you will find a very isolated and empty but beautiful beach. It takes a little finding, just head towards the Blue Hills, and stay on the main road going past Da Conch Shack, then pass a school on the right until you reach a major road to the left. By this time you will be praising the new map you bought at the airport!! Stay on that new road until the end, and there you will see three tracks. With a decent car you can take the left hand one, and this leads to the beach. If you walk along the beach around the corner until you get to a cave to explore and you will pass a rock absolutely covered with pelicans.

There are a lot more things to see and do on Providenciales Island, superb hotels especially on Grace Bay, and there are many who feel that this part of the Turks and Caicos is as good as the Caribbean gets.

For more information go to http://www.caribbean-vacationspots.com/pages/Site-Map.html

About the Author

Gordon Steven writes about Caribbean Vacation Spots as well as Worldwide Vacation Spots He also recommends in Kenya Safaris

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