Sailfish
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
CALL FOR PHOTOS
A colleague just told me I have too many damn photos of myself on this blog, so in the name of variety, I'm asking people to email me their fishing photos. Tell me where and when you caught the fish, and I'll post it. Email me at:fishingjones2003@yahoo.com
A colleague just told me I have too many damn photos of myself on this blog, so in the name of variety, I'm asking people to email me their fishing photos. Tell me where and when you caught the fish, and I'll post it. Email me at:
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Remembering the Cuban Backcountry
cuban baby tarpon
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
Sitting in my study while its 24 degrees outside, I'm remembering one of my all-time favorite fishing trips, when I ventured down the Rio Hatiguanico in search of sabalo. (I should point out that as a journalist, I was legally allowed to be there.)
FLIES AND FINS
I just joined this site where you can upload pictures and reports about your latest fishing outings. I'll also be adding it to my list of fishy sites.
I just joined this site where you can upload pictures and reports about your latest fishing outings. I'll also be adding it to my list of fishy sites.
Monday, December 27, 2004
A Dolphin Takes the Bait
mahi mahi
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
View this and other cool photos at saltwaterangler.com
Sunday, December 26, 2004
CHRISTMAS BOOTY
Yesterday was a great day for many reasons, one of them being an increase in my angling toys. My generous wife bought me a Tibor Everglades fly reel, which I always joke is like giving custom Pings to a weekend duffer. It's a beautiful piece of fishing equipment. I also got a saltwater six-weight rod to go after the small schoolie stripers I always seem to catch, as well as smaller saltwater species like ladyfish.
My wife also hired a friend of my younger brother to paint pictures of three of my favorite fish--a snook, a striped bass, and a northern pike--for our office at home. (I think she has a website, which I'll post when I find it.) They're just the type of paintings a guy needs in his study.
Thursday, December 23, 2004
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
South Fishing
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
In the spirit of things, I thought I'd share a few Christmas cards. South Fishing emailed this to work.
Texas Reds
Texas Red
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
It's a cold drizzly day outside, and I'm remembering my trip to Port Mansfield, Texas, last December to get after some redfish. I even wrote a second post about it.
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
WINTER IN SOUTH FLORIDA MEANS SPINNER SHARKS
Spinner Shark
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
I've posted on fly fishing for spinners before, and I am psyched to make the trip to try and catch one for the fourth year in a row. Note Capt. Scott Hamilton's self-made release gadget, so you can remove the chicken feather fly and let the shark swim away sans jewelry.
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
THE HOME FISHING GROUNDS
NYC Skyline
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
People are incredulous that New York Harbor is an awesome fishing area. But for striped bass, bluefish, and false albecore, it can be incredible. I caught my biggest personal striper off Tony Soprano's docks in New Jersey.
(photo by A.G.)
Monday, December 20, 2004
Fly-Caught Northern Pike
Fly-Caught Northern Pike
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
Caught on the St. Lawrence River using a 9-weight with fast-sink line and a perch-pattern streamer.
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Turo Anyone?
Tuna
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
A repost of the proprieter of Rhumbline, who caught this giant bluefin tuna off Ocean City, MD. (Thought I'd give him props after linking to this blog.)
Friday, December 17, 2004
Fishing Chokoloskee
Fishing Chokoloskee
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
A photo from my trip to the 10,000 Islands.
FLORIDA: THE ECONOMICS OF BONEFISH
The value of recreational fishing.
Money Quote: "He said a single fish could bring $3,500 a year into the Keys and more than $70,000 in its 20-year life span.
'A bonefish is a little lump of gold,' Ault said."
The value of recreational fishing.
Money Quote: "He said a single fish could bring $3,500 a year into the Keys and more than $70,000 in its 20-year life span.
'A bonefish is a little lump of gold,' Ault said."
THE SUBCULT OF PERMIT JONESERS (via midcurrent.com)
Are you singularly obsessed with a singular fish?
Are you singularly obsessed with a singular fish?
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Regarding Pete's 'largest freshwater fish', I have to vote for the Taimen...
Carp and catfish, while impressive, just aren't the same...
OK. So who's going to stake my trip?
Carp and catfish, while impressive, just aren't the same...
OK. So who's going to stake my trip?
SCOTLAND: Loch Lomond: Anglers treading a dangerous line - The Herald I went fishing in Loch Lomond this summer. I'd hate to see it ruined.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Stripers Are Everywhere
stripers
Originally uploaded by Useless-Trivia.
You don't need a coast to catch a striper. This photo is from Lake Powell in Arizona. I've fished Lake Powell, Lake Mead, and Lake Havasu, and at the right time of year, the striped bass fishing on all three is ridiculous. On Havasu, I experienced an October blitz reminiscent of Long Island Sound, but in 90 degree heat and a desert backdrop. The coolest thing about Powell was catching schoolie-sized stripers in the middle of a red-rock canyon.
ENVIRONMENT: Watch What You Eat
Virginia recommends limiting your striped bass intake. Wouldn't anyone along the striper's migratory range want to limit it, too?
Virginia recommends limiting your striped bass intake. Wouldn't anyone along the striper's migratory range want to limit it, too?