Outdoor Recreation Unit Obj. 8, 9, 10
Fishing Equipment and Styles
Fishing line Buy good quality line Select a proper test for expected fishing type Proper line for reel Line types Bait casting: braided nylon, silk or Dacron Spinning: monofilament Fly fishing: braided nylon, silk, or Dacron Fly line types Floating used in shallow water Sinking used in deep water
Fishing line Major designs of fly line Level Double tapered Weight forward
Hooks Common types: Snelled Common Weedless Double Common patterns include: Apex Bent Wide gape Claw break Round bend
Fishing knots Types include: 1. Clinch knot 2. Improved clinch knot 3. Fisherman s bend 4. Perfection loop 5. Turtle knot 6. Two-fold open-eye knot 7. Blood knot
Sinkers Primary purpose is to keep bait and lures at a desired depth in the water.
Bobbers Floating device used to tell when a fish is biting
Fishing Techniques 1. Bait casting Allows casting of large lures for long distances Rod has an offset type handle Reel types 1) Level wind evenly puts the line on the reel 2) Star drag Involves controlling the rod with the wrist and forearm and the line with the thumb Involves bringing the rod up the line held, bringing the rod forward to complete the forward cast. The reel needs to be facing up to allow for thumb control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s1rwwcmkzc 3min
Fishing Techniques 2. Spin casting Typical outfit has a seven foot rod with spinning reel (can be all sizes though) Reel types: 1) Open bail 2) Closed bail Rod 1) No offset 2) Longer grip Involves using the arm to snap the pole and the forefinger to control the line to cast the bait or lure.
Fishing Techniques 3. Fly casting Very old method Casts very light limitations of insects or other small lures Reel types 1) Automatic 2) Standard crank Rod 1) Generally 8-9ft long 2) Generally in sections Fly casting involves using the arm to rapidly move the rod back and forth while the line that has been previously stripped from the reel is gradually fed out with each casing motion.
Fishing Techniques from a boat http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/freshwater-fishing/fishing-techniques/
Drift fishing Involves trailing fishing lines behind a boat while it drifts with the current or wind
Chumming Involves throwing bait (chum) into the water in order to attract fish.
Trolling Is done by pulling baited trailing lines behind a moving boat.
Jigging Involves casting the line with the lure or bait to the bottom, then raising it about one foot in a quick motion. Motion is continually repeated.
Gigging Act of using a spear to catch fish
Bow-Fishing http://www.gofishn.com/gofishn/texas-bowfisherman-epically-battles-potentialrecord-gar-fillets-it/\ article
Basic Beginning Principles of Fishing
Beginning Principles When to fish Early season fishing - first warming in spring 1) Time of day is critical 2) Best time is around 1-5pm because sun's rays are at maximum penetration, making air and water warmer Best place for early season fishing are small lakes/ponds because areas with darker bottoms absorb heat
Beginning Principles Mid-season fishing (summer) 1)Generally early morning and late evening are the best because heat is the least. 2) Summer can be hard to fish because: A. food chain is at its peak B. fish are harder to find due to abundant cover
Beginning Principles Late season fishing Afternoon to evening is best
Beginning Principles 2. Seasons affect how lures or bait is displayed to a fish. Ways to vary presentation: Depth, size, color of lure Speed of cranking Action of rod
Beginning Principles 3. Seasonal lake turnovers A body of water goes through an annual cycle of temperature changes that parallel the seasons. There are spring and fall turnovers There is a summer stagnation period
Beginning Principles Where to fish: One basic rule: ALWAYS FISH STRUCTURE
Beginning Principles Structure is defined as anything unusual on the bottom of a body of water, such as drop offs, bars, deep edges of weed beds, trees, rocks submerged tree stumps, points, lily pads, etc.
Beginning Principles Learn to read structure through observation of lake areas or by using a contour map of the lake
Beginning Principles Stream or river mouths are considered excellent because the income water often brings in food that attracts the fish
Beginning Principles Consider the current and the structures the current affects to select location.
Outdoor Recreation Camping
Planning A Trip What do you do when you decide to go camping? Plan ahead Five W s Where When leaving, returning, short or long trip Who Why What to take with you
When you get there Selecting the campsite: 1. Environmental impact Leave no Trace 2. Safety Don t set up under dead trees/limbs Avoid: gullies, lighting targets and game trails
When you get there 3. Size Enough space for all A place at least 200ft away to hang food 4. Water near a good supply 5. Terrain Gentle slope is best Open to east and south to allow sunlight to dry out early in the day. Remember natural cover for mud prevention
When you get there 6. Stoves and campfires Why use a fire ring? Consider availability of wood supply Why use camp stove instead of campfire?
Tarps and Tents Tarp Multiple purposes name some If you don t have any stakes to secure it to the ground then what can you use? What do you think a dining fly is?
Tarps and Tents Tent 2 main shapes A frame and dome Remember to dry why?
Keeping clean Keep all soap and wash water at least 200ft from water sources Human waste needs to be disposed of with care Use existing facilities if possible A cat hole Dug at least 200ft away from water, campsites and trails. Should be dug at least 6-9 deep, cover, and mark spot.
Keeping clean Latrine For larger groups Dig 1 wide to 3-4 long, cover when done
Principles of Leave No Trace Plan ahead and prepare Dispose of waste (garbage) properly pack it in, pack it out is the main principle Leave what you find Minimize campfire impacts Be considerate of other visitors
Building a Campfire Make a safe site Gather tinder to start fire rapidly use kindling to get larger fuelwood burning Laying it out: Many different ways but common one is a teepee Put fire out thoroughly by wetting and stirring the ashes. Fire site should be cleaned up when done
Water Drink fluids when camping General rule: drink at least 2 quarts a day and up to 8 quarts if exerting yourself in hot and dry situations Public sources or open water Open water is water from a non-tested source and it must be purified Three ways to purify: 1. Boiling at a rolling boil for at least 3 min 2. Purification tablets 3. Filters
Food Plan ahead # of people, activities planned, how are you reaching camp, weather, good nutrition Food storage Protect it from spoiling Hoist it 12ft off the ground and 8ft away from tree trunk
Cleaning up after Cooking Leftovers can be carried or burned They should not be left where animals can find them and eat them. This can lead to animals being attracted to campsites which can cause problems or cause animals to lose their fear of humans Dishwater should be strained and poured into a sump hole.
Above all have fun and be safe!!