Is it me, or is Walleye fishing rivaling bass fishing as number one now?

I’ve noticed walleye fishing has been getting very popular nowadays. Maybe even rivaling bass fishing. Your thoughts?
Not in costs, assortments of lures, etc. I mean the popularity. I’m not saying walleye are better than bass or anything it’s just that walleye fishing is boosting popularity quick. Pick up a fishing magazine. North American Magazine, Field & Stream etc. You’ll find that Walleye is quite popular now.

Walleye always have been popular, but not across the continent. Anyone who has eaten one (or several) know the walleye is superior eating to most freshwater fish, but the problem lies in the fact that they are not abundant in all waters of the continent. For that reason, they are and will likely remain only extremely popular in the northern tier of states which they inhabit. In/Fisherman Television, Radio and magazine have been expounding on the virtues fo this fine fish for over a quarter of a century or more. Others are just now realizing what they have been missing out on. There is a viable market out there for walleye tackle and information. The print media and televised marketers are becoming more and more aware of that and expanding their coverage.

Does anyone make a saltwater fishing line that floats?

I surf fish in NJ and have a lot of trouble with mussel shells getting attached to the line as it lays on the buttom. A saltwater line that floats could be the answer.

You wouldn’t want it anyway. If the line floated it could act as a sail and drag your bait or it would catch floating debris as it passed by. I think it would be more of a headache than a solution. Maybe a fishfinder rig would work best for you. It will keep your bait and hook off the bottom thus reducing snags. You’ll find the fishfinder attachment or completely set up rigs in any tackle shop on the Jersey shore.

I’m assuming your fishing for stripers? If your fluke fishing along a mussel bed you won’t catch much. Fluke like a sandy bottom where they can lay, hide, and ambush their prey.

How do I plan a fishing camping trip in Canada?

My boyfriend and I would like to, sometime this summer, go to Nova Scotia, and go one a fly fishing trip. I am not a fisher myself, but love the outdoors and I have always wanted to go camping, tent and everything! I need some advice on how to go about planning. Can you rent tents? How do you find a place to camp near lakes, rivers, etc.

OK, i will try to help you out here-i have fished in Alaska and Canada for trout and salmon for the past 35 years, going about once every two years, providing i have the cash.

Its one of the best areas to fly fish, and providing your boyfriend has fly fishing knowledge you should be OK. I must stress one thing though, HIRE A GUIDE-if its the only thing you do, it will mean your trip isn’t wasted and you should catch something, plus they can alert you of the dangers of being in the wilds also they can give you advice of where to go.

If you can go with a proper company that deals with fishing trips in Canada, i use a few but its mainly for lodges with guides included-expect to pay around $4000 per person for this.

Some other advice is make sure you are confident in your outdoor skills, if you do wish to camp alone- a lot CAN go WRONG so be prepared.

Also make sure your equipment is up to the task- quality fly gear is essential and so is the skill in using it, being bale to CAST is VITAL as it saves a lot of wasted time.

Ensure you camping equipment is also suitable, you need to consider how far away you want to be from civilization-the further away the more dangers it presents -but often gives a once in a lifetime vacation.

Travel-how will you get there, often when i go to Alaska-depending on where i stay, the final journeny needs to be through float plane since its hard to get to the remote lodges, that hold the large salmon and trout.

LOOK through this site, it gives you a lot of great information-i would honestly suggest going for a lodge to start with, you will experience better fishing and everything will be planned for you, yet its still remote and relaxing

http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/trips/mercer_alaska.aspx