Outdoors USA | Fishing Vacations

Ok now that the New Year has started and Christmas hubub is past its time for me to start focusing on what I love to do and that’s to go fishing.   I hope to spend tons of time this year on the lakes, stream and farm ponds in my local area as well as trying to take a few fly fishing vacations.  I’d like to head out east for the opening of trout season and perhaps out west later in the spring with a few buddies of mine to hit some of the crystal clear mountain fly fishing streams.   I know some of these types of vacation ideas can be a bit expensive but I’ve made some good contacts over the years and have secured some fairly inexpensive lodging at a couple of my favorite fishing locations.  Has anyone else out there ever taking a vacation dedicated to just spending time fly fishing with buddies?  Any way in planning for this trip I’ve started looking into all my gear to make sure I’ll have everything I need.  It looks like I’m in pretty good shape and shouldn’t have to do much shopping at the fly shop at least not for the opening of the fishing season.  Well have to run wife and kids think it’s time to take the Christmas tree down now.

Outdoors USA | Summer Fishing Fun

Summer time is definitely at full swing. The kids are hitting the pools, fireworks are bursting everywhere and tan lines are starting to show.  With summer comes the opportunity to spend your time doing some early morning and late evening fishing.  It doesn’t matter if you take a trip to the lakes, wade a local stream or fish the farmers pond fishing is relaxing summer fun for everyone.  Fly fishing in a pond, stream or lake is definitely my preference but if you enjoy cat fishing, bass fishing or spearing carp its all about the fun.  After a long winter of trying out my new rotary fly tying viseI have amassed a large collection of pan fish files I cant wait to try out on the mid summer bass and blue gill.  The nice thing about fishing is its fun for the whole family from young kids through grand parents.  There really isn’t an age or style of fishing that cant accomodate eveyone in the household.  So get out there and enjoy some summer fishing fun on your favorite fishing hole.

Outdoors USA | Open Season On Trout

Opening day for trout season is quickly approaching for many parts of the country.  In some cases it may already be in progress.  If you haven’t already prepared for the upcoming fly fishing season , now is the time to inspect your fly fishing gear and get it ready.  Clean your line, guides, and reels.  Verify you have ample stock of the necessary wet and dry flies for your area.  Test your waders.  Spring water temps can be very low, you don’t want to go out on your first fly fishing trip of the season and discover your waders leak.  Proper preparation is something that is a must if you plan on having an enjoyable time.  Here is a good site to visit for more information on your fly fishing gear.  If you make it out on opening day in your area Outdoors USA would love to see some photos.