Cod Fishing - Shore Angling

Cod fishing from shore is a popular and easily accessible recreational activity that we strongly recommend. Even the most inexperienced fisherman can try on cod fishing and even if you do not succeed at the first attempt, there are many other species that can bite. Pollack and Coalfish are among others common catches while. Cod fishing is like many other forms of shore angling. It's about skill, experience, knowledge and a little luck. Below you will find articles that hopefully will give you the knowledge you need in order to succeed.

Cod Fishing Spots
When you are cod fishing from the shore, the biggest challenge will often be to locate the fish. It may be a good idea to seek information from local fishermen, but some basic knowledge will to a large extent enable you to find the best fishing spots.

The conditions along the seabed are usually the most important factor when choosing cod fishing spots. This fsih will often stay in places with rough bottom conditions, mainly because it will find food and protection in such areas. Therefore you should seek fishing spots with such bottom conditions when you are cod fishing from the shore. Deep crevices, seaweeds/kelp, steep subsea hillsides, as well as a rocky seabed will provide suitable conditions for cod fishing. Read the article on cod fishing spots

Shore Angling - Bait Fishing
Cod fishing from the shore is for many anglers synonymous with bait fishing. Although there are other excellent alternatives available, bait fishing definitely provide some great opportunities for successful cod fishing. The ability to choose the most appropriate bait will often be crucial for your opportunities during shore angling. First and foremost, you should choose bait that cod will naturally feed on in the relevant area. Be aware that this may vary depending on seasons. Read this article on Bait fishing

Cod Fishing - Best Time
In most areas there will actually be good opportunities for cod fishing throughout the year. Some fishermen may claim that they only catch cod at certain times of the year, this is incorrect. Often such opinions are caused by lack of knowledge on cod fishing. But although you can get good catches throughout the year, you will usually experience the best cod fishing from late September to April, throughout. Tides will often affect the conditions for cod fishing, and is thus a factor that should be taken into account. Local conditions are extremely crucial, and it is therefore difficult to give any general advice. Read this article on Cod fishing 

Shore Angling - Casting
Casting will always be an important part of cod fishing from the shore. If you can`t cast your bait or lure into the area where cod are located, it will of course be difficult to catch fish. What requirements are set on casting abilities is primarily determined be whether you are using lures or bait, as well as of how far out at sea cod is present. Bait fishing for cod will often take place at sandy beaches as well as at other areas with shallow water. At such fishing spots the fish will often be located a bit from the shore, meaning that you must be able to perform long distance casting. Read this article on Cod fishing
 
Shore Angling Cod
Cod fishing from the shore is a popular, as well as very accessible sport fishing. If you have access to saltwater, the possibilities for some great catches are often good throughout the year. This is free of charge in most parts of the world and the necessary equipment is not particularly expensive. Even the most inexperienced fisherman can try cod fishing, but some knowledge will give all anglers an advantage. Read this article on Cod fishing 
  
Cod Fishing Equipment
When you engage in cod fishing, it is important to use suitable fishing equipment. Before you decide which fishing gear to buy, you should decide how you will be fishing for cod. You should also check out the fishing equipment you already have available. You will often find that it can be used for several kinds of sport fishing. On this website you will find tips and information about fishing equipment for all kinds of cod fishing. You will find advice and recommendations in a variety of price ranges. Read the article Cod Fishing equipment 

Sport Fishing for Salmon

This blog is mainly dedicated to cod fishing, but we will also present some tips on other forms of sport fishing. In this article we look at sport fishing for salmon.

To outsiders, salmon fishing may seem like a great test of patience. You spend hours on hours in the river and yet it can take days and even weeks before the fish finally bites. However, for most anglers, this sport fishing is about more than the catch. The excitement when the fish finally bites, fantastic scenery, as well as the challenge itself are some of the factors that are making this sport fishing so fascinating.

Salmon fishing puts relatively high demands on your gear. If you are lucky enough to get a nice salmon on the hook, you will find that the challenge has barely begun. There is great demand on both fishermen and gear while fighting and landing salmon.

Conditions
Season, temperature, time of day, as well as the flow in the river is factors that greatly affect your opportunities and choices during this sport fishing. When the water level in the river rises, you will often find that catches can be considerably better. The salmon that have gathered outside the river mouth will start moving up the river, and this salmon is often easier to catch than the one that has been in the river for a long time. Rise of new fish also means that there is turmoil and change for the salmon that is already there. Many of these fish will move further up river. In the lower parts of a salmon river, you will also experience some of this flooding effect caused by the tides.

Low flow and high temperature in the water means big challenges for an angler, and you will rarely experience the rise of new fish under such conditions. Then sport fishing requires both patience and ingenuity. Try to vary the color and shape of your lures or flies. During river fishing under such conditions, the sun and clear weather causes an additional challenge. You should then limit sport fishing to the time of day where the sun does not light up the river. Salmon fishing around sunrise and sunset will usually provide the best opportunities for sport fishing in a small, clear river.

Spinners and Lures
Sport fishing using spinner or lures is a common way of catching salmon. When using a spinner you have to options. You can throw the spinner upstream and reel it in, following the stream. The spinner will then sink relatively deeply into the river, where it will fish effectively. You can also throw across the river, possibly a bit downstream. Be aware of the spinner's features. If you reel the spinner following the flow, you should use a spinner that is designed for such purpose.

A lure can be thrown across the stream, such as traditional spinners. During low water levels, salmon will often respond if you throw the lure a little downstream. Under favorable conditions, you should also try to throw the lure upstream. Generally speaking, suitable spoons will be the best choice in a quiet river with low flow because the contact surface is an important factor. If you are lucky enough to experience sport fishing for salmon during high water levels, a relatively heavy and slim lure usually will provide best results. But remember, no rule without exceptions.

Using bait
Using worms has long been a popular method of sport fishing. A skilled angler will often be able to catch more salmon than the best fly fishermen, while performance and technique can be equally impressive. Unfortunately, the use of worms is strongly regulated in many rivers, so you must always check the local rules and regulations before you start sport fishing using such bait.

If you drop a worm into the river it will flow almost weightless with the flow. During salmon fishing your goal should be to imitate such a natural situation. In other words, you should lead the bait downstream with natural movements. The worm can also be placed directly in front of the salmon in an unnatural way. Repeat this over and over again, often salmon will bite in sheer irritation.

There is a reason why the salmon is called the king of the river. It is an unusually strong fish that will offer you a real fight after you hooked it. When you fight a salmon, it is important to always be aware. Keep your fishing line tight at all times, and always be aware that the brake is properly adjusted. A reel with a smooth and good brake is also important during sport fishing for salmon.

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Sport Fishing for Trout
Fishing Spots
Bait Fishing
Shore angling
Cod Fishing