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The Grayling

March 7th 2010 01:41
Every now and then I get a longing for fish you don't find around here. Grayling filled this bill today.

Similar to trout but in the salmon family, there are several species found in many parts of the world. You can find grayling in parts of Europe and even northern reaches of North America.

GRAYLING
The grayling has a fairly streamlined body thats sort of sivery sometimes moving into bluish blue with darker flecks scattered over its body and an olive-gold sheen. When it comes to fish, this is one fish that looks like fish!


Although grayling have been listed as 24" (60 cm) most of them you catch are going to be smaller as evidenced by the accompanying picture. In fact, if you're hungry, figure on having to catch two or three.

You'll probably find graying in clear, cool streams that are fairly clean. Unfortunately, these fish don't have a great tolerance for pollution so, finding them is a good indication of decent water quality. Unlike some other species of fish, one of the best times to find grayling is in the winter--even if there is ice on the water!

Anglers often look a grayling as a "learner" fish because they are fairly easy to catch and eat almost anything. Spinning gear, fly-fishing, or bait casting all work and it's a matter of preference for the angler. Baits include inline spinners, water snails, or even an assortment of flies.


One type of graying you may have heard about is the New Zealand Grayling. Depending on where and what you read or hear, it may or may not be extinct. Some say a few turn up in rivers or lakes of NZ. Others say pollution and overfishing did them in. At around 8"-16", this would be a good catch for anyone! These days, if you hook one, you'd better call the game department!



Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!









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Say what??? A two-headed fish?*

February 15th 2010 00:12
You know that science fiction cartoon depicting animals transformed into mutant freaks because of pollution?

It may be truer than we thought because Australian officials are looking into the deaths or mutation of several fish at a Queensland hatchery.

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A tip for winter fishing

February 9th 2010 19:22
Fishing pier
It's cold and I've been snowed in the past few days so, I'm no even going to say I've been fishing. However, I have been thinking about getting out there but when it's cold like it is right now, fishing can be tough if not down right impossible.

The first thing you have to remember is that fish are cold blooded animals. That means their metabolism is going to slow down and you'll have to adjust your presentation with that in mind. Simply put—slow down your retrieve!

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How much will tuna cost?

January 10th 2010 05:51
tuna fish
The last time you went to the grocery store, how much did you pay for a can of tuna?

Recently some Japanese paid $177,000 for a 513 lb. tuna.

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How to use a spinning reel

January 1st 2010 01:40
Here's a quick video to show you how to use that spinning outfit you got for Christmas.


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A look at European Perch

December 26th 2009 06:13
Here's a YouTube video showing an angler in Europe landing a European Perch which is about twice as big as the perch here in North America!

To give you a good idea of the size differential, the angler even comments that this is a small fish compared to some European Perch.

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A Nessie for the Yanks

November 22nd 2009 05:06
NOrmandy Nessie
These shots were in the Inquisitor.

First it was Scotland, then Canada. Now a "Nessie" has turned up in the States! Reports of a Loch Ness type creature are turning up in the Florida area. The animal has been sighted in Florida's canals and was first thought to be a large snake before a fin was claimed to have been seen.

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The saga of the flushed goldfish

November 8th 2009 01:18
Goldfish
We're watching you!

If goldfish could talk, what a tale they could tell! At least that's the case for one lucky goldfish in Lanarkshire, Scotland. His owner thought Pooh, as the fish has come to be called, was going belly up and down the tubes he went--the fish that is. Until he was rescued by a sewer worker.

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Jugging--it's not about boobs!

November 4th 2009 04:47
Here's a clip about a fun way to fish. It's called JUGGING.

Jugging is taking a line, tying it to a drink bottle or something else that floats, and at the other end having a circle hook. Then, you throw it into the water to catch fish. The nice thing about this method of fishing is that you get to zip around in your boat and pick up the floats when you catch a fish!

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Big cats in the water

October 29th 2009 01:15
Tales of giant catfish both fascinate and appall. These behemoths unite us is a fear of the murky depths although we may live hundreds if not thousands of miles from the nearest shark--what we usually think of at the mention of "monsters of the deep."

Some catfish actually do grow to tremendous sizes. Weights of over 600 pounds or over 270 kilograms and 10 feet or three meters are documented so photographs of anglers displaying fantastic catches are not uncommon. However, it's when these photographs are coupled with bogus reports that trouble or even urban legends begin.

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Man eater?

October 28th 2009 01:01
Giant catfish
Stories about man-eating catfish spring up all the time from areas in Asia or South America.

Usually, the term is used to identify a giant fish having the capacity to devour a human rather than the fact that it has actually consumed human flesh.

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Fish for luck

October 24th 2009 01:57
How much are you willing to pay for a fish dinner at a nice restaurant?
fish on plate
While you mull that over, think about this--would you want to make a profit if you were in business?

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What's that fish called?

October 19th 2009 01:53
The last time I was home to see my dad he said, "You have fish on the brain."

I just nodded and smiled because that's a lot better than having one up your penis.

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VHS--Not just a video

October 15th 2009 00:51
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia, often called VHS, is a invasive fish virus affecting over two dozen species of fish in the US. Well known fish such as walleye, freshwater drum, and yellow perch as well as redhorse and gobies have died. Also affected are bluegill, smallmouth bass, black crappie and northern pike but they have died in smaller numbers and some have even overcome the disease.

VHS was found in European freshwater trout back in the the late 30's. It finally appeared in the US on the West Coast in marine trout and salmon in the 80's and was then noticed further north in New Brunswick, Canada earlier this decade.

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Get out and fish in the fall!

October 11th 2009 01:23
fly fisherman
It's till not too late to hit the water. Around here, a lot of outdoor types are thinking "hunting" and heading for the woods. That can work to an angler's advantage because it often means less fishing pressure and you may even find you have one of the "sweet spots" all to yourself.

After spring, fall is one of the easiest times to fish. Fish, just like people, aren't crazy about cool mornings so, getting a late start isn't going to hinder your chances of landing the big one like it would if it was warmer. AND the fact that the water is cooler means the fish will be more active!

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Alligator gar in Pittsburgh??? NAH!!!!!!

September 29th 2009 02:23
gar fish

Even though I'm pretty fond of fishing, sometimes you have to wonder about fisherman's tales and the people who tell them.

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Fish hatchery

Although I've written about non-native species bofore, a new study reports they may not be as detrimental as previously thought.

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Human medications found in fish

September 1st 2009 00:55
medications

The next time you take a trip and forget your medication, you can simply grab a fish from the local river as a substitute.

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Transitional bassin'

August 28th 2009 01:02
I know it's August and and it's pretty warm right now right now but I found this video about transitional fishing and wanted to post it. before I forgot about it.

Bass are the topic of conversation here but these observations work pretty well for any game fish in a temperate area.

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Record bass?

August 27th 2009 01:40
black bass
This AP photo shows Manabu Karita displaying his trophy.

In this day and age of rapidly changing technology and performance enhancing drugs, it's unusual to see a record stand for over seventy years.

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