http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/Latest FISHING tutorials from FreeHobbySolutions60http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=24http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=24To defy the rigid orthodoxy of contemporary fly fishing and eliminate fur, feather and hair from the artificial lure or fly brings to mind Hemingway's protagonist flipping live hoppers in his short story, Big, Two-Hearted River. john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=20http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=20Maintenance of your fishing reel, rod and line can help extend the life of your fishing equipment and make for a smooth day fishing to haul in that "reel" big fish. john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=14http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=14Float tube fishing can be rewarding, but it can have many pitfalls for unseasoned anglers. If you are thinking about float tubing than this introduction to float tube fishing is for you.john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=1http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=1Here are some tips and tricks to help you catch more fish from clear water fisheries. These tips will get you "Tuned-in", regardless of the target species.john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=25http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=25Creeks, streams, rivers and lakes beckon me, but of late the Pacific Ocean whispers promises of bigger water and bigger fish. My growing fascination for ocean fishing caught me by surprise. Bloody bait and endless trolling never appealed to me, but in truth, it is fishing that requires more patience than what I could have endured in my younger years. Had the label "Attention Deficit Disorder" been around during my school days, I certainly would have qualified. It is not that I elevate trout fishing or bass fishing above bottom fishing or salmon fishing, it is simply that the former both offer continuous casting and mobility. As I grow older, however, the appeal of trolling and catching a large salmon prompted me to head for the coast to investigate this logical extension of my angling experience. john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=29http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=29Fishing in Alaska. Fishing in Alaska is a huge industry, and with the job market currently being somewhat iffy, the idea of going to sea for a few months and earning enough money to feed the family for the rest of... john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=2http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=2For years I never caught a bass on a jig. I gave them a fair shot to produce fish and they failed. I thought they were obsolete. I thought I had a presentation for every situation that worked better than using a jig. But now I know, I was wrong.john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=26http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=26I always drop by a fly shop if I am away from my home waters, especially when I am fishing in Montana. The price of bugs is generally the same, but the information is invaluable. Shop owners frequently buy regional and specialty flies from their guides.john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=31http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=31Knots For Joining Line To Tackle, Snell Knot - (putting hook on a line), Clinch Knot - (tying line to tackle), Improved Clinch Knot - (variation), Palomar Knot Jansik Special Knot Trilene Knot Offshore Swivel Knot Improved Blood Knot - (joining 2 lines)john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=12http://www.freehobbysolutions.com/fishing/viewTutorial.aspx?&id=12Sight, sound, and feel are three factors to consider when choosing an artificial lure on tough days or on days when the pattern is spotty.john@freeitsolutions.com (John Negoita)