Your Questions About Flathead Lake
December 31, 2011 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment

Jenny asks…
Cool places to camp in montana with teenagers?
Ok so Im going to Visit Montana in the beginning of summer. Were going by flathead lake and by Glacier park but Im taking 3 teenage girls they need to be able to walk around and stuff so if you know any good FAMILY campgrounds that would be great and if it had swimming and rock jumping that wold be great to but if not its ok
Thanks

Daniel Ambrose answers:
There should be some places near Missoula you can go to.

Sharon asks…
are there big catfish at Cave Run Lake in Kentucky?
I plan on going down there this summer and I wanted to know if there is a chance of getting a Channel or a Flathead. Thanks

Daniel Ambrose answers:
O yes
dont believe what people say
good luck

Robert asks…
Of these lakes which is the most shallow?
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior, Lake Flathead, or Lake Tahoe

Daniel Ambrose answers:
Lake Erie – average depth is only 62 ft, max is only 210 ft.
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Your Questions About Sport Fishing San Diego
December 30, 2011 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment

Donna asks…
How safe is it to eat the fish in Lake Hodges San Diego?
Lake Hodges Reservoir Escondido California North San Diego county.
http://www.sandiego.gov/water/recreation/hodges.shtml
Anyone eating the fish out of Lake Hodges? Any issues? Being right there in the city puts me off. I fish for food and not sport so being able to safely eat my catch is necessary.
It IS a reservoir yes. But there are way too many drinking water reservoirs in this country that are for emergency water and not for daily “drinking” unadulterated. These same waters are repeatedly closed for fishing and recreation. Look up multiple reservoirs in Athens, Georgia and New York. San Diego is not that far off from either place.
There are no signs saying not to eat the fish. Half of the locals I have talked to would even consider eating the fish, another reason to question the quality of the water.
San Diego imports 90% of its drinking water and that is not coming from Hodges.
I am looking for actual life experience with this lake, not just hypothetical blanket statements.
Some more info on the lake:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LakeHodges/message/203
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Drinking-Water-to-Come-from-Lake-Hodges/8vVL_R_iKUyoc95IYxLMFQ.cspx
Between recent sewage spills, agricultural runoff and city pollution, I am still not sure about this lake. No

Daniel Ambrose answers:
It’s a reservoir — it’s full of drinking water. Since the water is clean enough to drink, the fish will be clean enough to eat.
ADD: If you’re unsure about it, then don’t eat the fish. But, like the other guy said, if there are no warning signs, it’s probably safe — otherwise the water district is risking huge lawsuits in the event people do get sick.

Lizzie asks…
I need a new friend, I live in San Diego?
im in my mid-20′s and have been living in San Diego now for a little while. I have found it difficult to find a friend that shares my interests.
I like camping and fishing, as well as some sports but I am not an avid sports fan. Sometimes I like to sit around and watch tv and drink beers, or play computers games. I dont care much for the club scene, but i like smaller dive bars in north park and south park.
I have an ok job, but not a lot of extra spending cash so I mostly prefer to do cheap stuff. Whats the best way to find a friend that shares those same interests?

Daniel Ambrose answers:
Craigslist

David asks…
University of Alabama Fans will you please save the Stadium Dog?
Here is a link to the petition to save the Bryant Denny Stadium Dog —–> http://www.petitiononline.com/drgonzo9/petition.html
The unthinkable is a reality for Alabama football.
We’re not talking about losing to Louisiana-Monroe, or being defeated two years in a row by Mississippi State or losing six straight games to Auburn. We’re not even talking about the possibility that former UA quarterback Kenny Stabler, the best college football radio analyst in the business, may be sidelined this season after a DUI arrest over the weekend in Robertsdale.
No, this is a matter of the gravest import. The culinary staple of hardcore Alabama fans — the classic hot dog — may soon be kicked out of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
That’s because Crimson Tide Sports Marketing Inc., which controls concession rights for UA athletics, has signed a new deal with a Connecticut-based vendor who seeks a more upscale dining experience for sports fans than just hot dogs and popcorn.
The deal ends an association of more than two decades between the university and the Birmingham-based Yarbrough Co. for concessions and food.
Yarbrough’s centerpiece was the beloved “stadium dog,” topped with a special sauce. Many longtime fans associate the taste of that sauce with Alabama football.
An official of the new firm, Centerplate Inc., says it’s too early to start talking about menu plans. The company says its stadium food will reflect local culture.
Well, local culture: In Philadelphia, that means Philly cheese steaks. In San Diego, it’s fish tacos at the stadium. San Francisco offers a tofu dog.
But in Tuscaloosa?
Assuming that non-stadium local specialties like grits, country ham with red-eye gravy and buttermilk biscuits are excluded, you’re talking about Cokes, burgers and chips.
And hot dogs. With special sauce.
The sooner the Connecticut vendor understands that, the better.
We are looking for at least 92,000 Signatures. Please help.!
Please pass the link on to as many Tide Fans as you can.
We need thousands of people to sign this thing
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Daniel Ambrose answers:
Save the dogs
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Your Questions About Fishing Report
December 29, 2011 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment

Sandy asks…
looking for a fishing report in Capano Bay in Rockport TX can anyone help me out?
going down to Rockport Tx this week and staying on Capano Bay any fishing reports would be helpful.

Daniel Ambrose answers:
I was there last weekend for four days. The water is high due to excessive rain a week ago. Wade fishing is excellant. Capt Mike Collins 361-727-2636 is a guide with an airboat he guarantees fish or no pay. He caught limits sunday out of St Charles Bay Texas State Park. They have a very long new pier and miles of water to wade. If you have a boat go to the lee side (bay side) of St Josph Island and use Devil Eyes in red from Brownlures.com or weedles 1/4 ounce johnson gold spoons with crab flavored fish bites or live mullet, pinfish, or mud minnows. In Port Aransas they are now in middle of BIG red season off the jetties, I saw over 50 reds caught over 40 pounds and many spanish mackeral caught on silver spoons on surf side of jetties retrieved fast and very high, and I mean MANY fish, try the fried shrimp at Charlotte Plummers in Fulton Beach, its a wowie! Nueces bay is hot as well just north of the aircraft carrier just north of Corpus Christi. Have fun, see you there! Channel 16 Marine radio “The Lucky Dog”

Betty asks…
My dad is going to Louisiana on a fishing trip on september 1st and he needs a fishing report?
but i cant find one anywhere. they’ll be fishing from the shore so it doesnt need to be a deep sea report. Venice Louisiana on the mississippi river

Daniel Ambrose answers:
The best thing for him to do is to watch the weather report and tide table when the time comes near. I have fished Venice down to Cypremort Point extensively for about 30 years. September means Bull Reds for my family down there, but the weather decides when the reds start running the coastlines. I currently guide in the Pacific Northwest BC, but my home is Bayou Vista La.

Ken asks…
Looking for a fishing report for the Snohomish River in WA?
Anybody here by chance know how the fishing is down there?

Daniel Ambrose answers:
This web site should help.
Http://www.powercurrent.com/washington/snohomish/wallace_river/
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Your Questions About Fishing Techniques Catfish
December 28, 2011 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment

William asks…
How to fish for Channel Catfish?
Ok, so I want to try fishing for Channel Cats in the Wisconsin River. I have never fished for catfish (other than accidentally catching a couple bullheads) so I want to know things like what rigs to use, techniques, what lb test line to use ect. I bought some dough bait and treble hooks with springs to use. Should the bait be right on the bottom or off the bottom? Even if you can only answer part of this question its okay, thanks a lot!

Daniel Ambrose answers:
Ok ill throw it down for you…for my set up i put a 1oz egg weight then a swivel and the about a foot from the swivel maybe two i put 4/0 circle hook and then i go out early in the morning i get up at 4am and try and be there at 5 and fish until about 10am and what a lot of people don’t know is catfish a lot of times are off the bottom and are suspended some even most of the time but still go with the bottom rig up i just told you. You should get more than one rod for catfish since it is a waiting game.

Daniel asks…
need help with ice fishing techniques!?
im new to ice fishing and have fished on about 2 ponds. and i have had absolutely no luck! i have not had one bite in about two days. and im fishing on a fairly small pond so its not like they can be to far. ive fished the sides, middle, just about everywhere i can think of. the water is only about 8 feet in the deepest parts. and even with an aqua vu fish camera i still have not even seen a fish approach my lure, or a fish period. and i know there are tons of fish in there because i fish there all summer. what could i be doing wrong!?! i have a small ice fishing pole, and i dont want to use tip ups because i find that extremely boring i want a pole in my hand. i have bunch of jigs, and tons of other ice fishing lures. the line is not visible to fish, and i am using berkley maggots. what am i doing wrong!?! what areas should i be targeting? fallen trees? or the deepest parts of the pond? the fish that are in the pond include bass, catfish, panfish, and odly enough a few coi. so what can i do!?!? i am realy desperate because i dont want to have cabin fever like i normaly do every year.

Daniel Ambrose answers:
I would approach the pond with two tactics….both using live baits.
#1: Try using baitfish like minnows hooked lightly through the upper lip/nose so it can still open its mouth to breath. For the hook use a “small” leadhead jig of about 1/32 or even 1/64 ounce in weight. If you have an Aqua-Vu and you see NO fish, move your location until you do. If you can’t see them, they can’t see your bait either. The bass, catfish, and bigger panfish will be attracted to the activity of your minnow. The fish can be at any level of the 8 feet pond, but I would start near the bottom and work my way up gradually from there.
#2: I would repeat the same method above only I would use a different bait. Try using about a third of a nightcrawler and slide it on the hook just enough for the front end where you tore it off to be slipped up and over the leadhead. This is a method I created for fishing the jigs and it is called “turtleknecking” because if you do it right, the jig looks like it’s wearing a turtleneck sweater. About half or two thirds of the worm will still extend away from the hook and the twisting gyrations of the worm almost always provide iIrresistibletemptations to fish. The alternative to the worm is to attach three or four maggots hooked once and lightly through their tails. They too will prove too enticing for most fish to resist. Using these methods, I have caught bass, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, bluegills, crappie, a small muskie, and three kinds of trout. I use the method and similar baits with great success here in Alaska for catching grayling, trout, and landlocked salmon. It works! Go for it, and GOOD LUCK!

David asks…
What’s the best way to catch catfish in a river?
Whats the best technique, tackle, bait, and place to fish for catfish in a medium sized river? And what is the size variation in catfish i should be expecting?

Daniel Ambrose answers:
Technique: bottom fishing. Just cast your bait out there and wait.
Tackle: long MH rod, decent-sized baitcasting/spinning reel, 15 or 20lb mono, egg sinkers, barrel swivels, khale hooks.
Bait: cut up shad or other bait-fish.
Place to fish: deep spots with cover (log jams, etc)
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Your Questions About Hobby Fishing Boats
December 27, 2011 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment

Sandra asks…
Sailing boats/license in the UAE?
Im tired of getting bored of life and want to start a hobby, i chose sailing/fishing coz i like the sea and by building experience maybe i could sail across the world 1 day, im 20 years old, a UAE national and i was wondering if there are any kind of “license” to fish or own a boat in UAE and where to go ?
Also, where does one go to buy boats ? Im not thinking of anything fancy just a casual small fishing/sailing boat, second hand would be good and not too expensive ( Where is the mussafah for boats
? )
Thanks

Daniel Ambrose answers:
There are no UAE laws that require boat operating license.
You have to obtain your fishing license from the Enviroment Department.
The link giving below provides you with the form to download and fill out for a fishing license:
http://www.fishemirates.com/Hints.html
Fishing license in Dubai – free
In Abu Dhabi – Dhs 120 yearly
For used boats look in the daily.
Take care.

Steven asks…
surprise 22nd birthday party for my boyfriend?
my boyfirend is turning 22 in july of 2010, i know its way early to think about but he is also granduating from college a week later so i wanna have a fun non family event so he dont feel awarked and his hobbies include fishing, boating and car shows but thats all he does, we have been together for about 4 years. i want to do something way diif, but unsure of what any takers?
~wondering girlfriend~

Daniel Ambrose answers:
See as i am also 22 if my girlfriend would ask so i would suggest that take your boyfriend for a dinner where only you both are there and be romantic he would love it.

Sharon asks…
What would you buy your dad for his 60th birthday?
My dad is having a surprise birthday party in a couple of weeks and i want to get him something which he can keep.
His hobbies are narrow boats and fishing but he has everything he needs. If he sees something he wants he just gets it.
I just cant think what to get him please help.
He also has his own pond which he loves, i just bought fish for him the other week.

Daniel Ambrose answers:
Sounds like time together is the best gift! Either a coupon for dinner out later on or a all purpose coupon for if he needs work done around the pond or a day trip together? Add to that a well written letter on bday card expressing appreciation and love?
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