Topsail Angler's Fishing Blog
Deer
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Okay…I know, this is a website about fishing. But just had to show off my nice 8 point buck from this past season. Gery Vaughn, my good fishing buddy and taxidermist did the mount for me. Gery does wonderful work, check his website for more pictures of his work - www.huntershaventaxidermy.com
Fishermen In Support of Heroes
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Fishermen In Support of Heroes, Inc. launched their new website today, www.fishheroes.org. The organization is also known by its acronym, F.I.S.H and is dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation to our military members.
The website was designed to promote and support activities related to honoring our true heroes who serve our country so proudly. It features sections regarding our mission, news, events, donors and of course a gallery with photos and videos. We also will use the site to raise donations and as a central point for recruiting volunteers .
The organization’s primary focus is on Wounded Warriors at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base and Fort Bragg Army Base. As a group of fisherman, we do this by taking these men fishing and building a bond with them, letting them know how much we appreciate the sacrifices they have …
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Bluewater Candy’s Roscoe Jig
Monday, January 11, 2010
Several years ago I was introduced to vertical jigging, the version invented by the Japanese in the 1990s. Some call it YoYo jigging, others butterfly jigging, some simply call it vertical jigging. I call it fun by what ever name you choose to use.
With this style jigging, the hook is rigged above the lure so that when you fight the fish, the lure dangles to the side. In a traditional metal lure jig, the jig can actually act as a crow bar and cause the hook to pull out of the fish’s mouth. The other big difference is in the gear used. Most folks use a parabolic rod that bends all the way through the handle, this gives the angler more control and a better feel for what the fish is doing. Braid line and a fast retrieve reeltare the other key equipment. When you fight a fish …
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FISHERMEN TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON
Saturday, January 09, 2010
FISHERMEN TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON
“United We Fish” To Seek Congressional Support On February 24th
In a historic show of solidarity, recreational and commercial fishermen will gather together on the steps of the Capitol on February 24, 2010 from noon until 3 p.m. in an organized demonstration against the unintended negative impacts of the Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA), the federal fisheries law which was revised in January of 2007. Coordinating the march under the flag of United We Fish, rally organizers are hoping to see a large show of force in defense of coastal communities.
“The closures keep coming and it’s good to see the collective fishing communities and industries, both recreational and commercial, calling for scientific based Magnuson reform,” said Jim Donofrio, Executive Director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). “We are all in this together.” Donofrio cited recent closures of …
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Blue Fin Tuna
Saturday, January 02, 2010
The last couple of weeks I have been chasing Blue Fin Tuna on days the weather will allow. I’ve teamed up with James P from Cape Carteret and Tim C from North Topsail Beach. We are fishing on James’ boat, the Storm Catcher, a 26’ Sea Hunt. The first couple of times out we didn’t hook-up but yesterday we finally did hook a Blue Fin!
We trolled for about 2 hours when we hooked-up what turned out to be about a 6 foot tuna on a pink & white Blue Water Candy Jag. We fought the fish for over an hour. Somewhere during the fight the line became frayed just above the leader. Then the drag washers gave out on the old Senator 10/0 reel and soon after the line snapped …
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