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Fishing Reports and Saltwater Fishing Reports. Fintalk.com is an in depth fishing resource and information center for some 44 million North American sportsmen. We offer fish reports for all saltwater game fishing, including Florida fishing reports and California fishing reports and many other locations throughout the USA . Local fishermen and guides around the country are able to post a fishing report for their particular region so their fellow saltwater fishing guides and angler's will know what fish are biting and what type of lure or bait is being used. Whether you are interested in surf fishing for striped bass in the Outer Banks or bay fishing for Flounder at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel our fish reports can help you be a better fishermen by keeping you up to date and informed about the species you are targeting. If you are going to submit a fishing report we would like you to include detailed information such as weather conditions, tidal conditions, water depth, clarity, and other important info that you believe an angler would want to know. We want the data that can make all our Fintalk sportsmen better fishermen and help them get some fast hot fishing action! Marine Weather and Tidal Predictions. Fintalk.com is committed to sport fishing enthusiasts everywhere and helping them to have a safe and successful fishing trip by providing in depth information such as regional marine weather and tidal predictions ensuring their trip starts off with the best fishing conditions possible. No fisherman wants to head out on the water under unfavorable weather conditions and it's just good sense to be a little cautious when it comes to person & property you are responsible for. Too many weather related accidents could have been prevented by simply checking your local marine forecast for warnings and advisories. Checking the weather at Fintalk.com should be number one for all anglers heading out on the open waters and to the local beaches. Don't get caught in a dangerous bad weather situation! Fishing Knots Now after your marine weather forecast is OK and your trip is a go you can now take a look at the rest of our resources and fishing tools beginning with our extensive list of fishing knots and rigs which have been brilliantly illustrated for your convenience so you can easily learn to tie the proper knot for the proper species. Our database includes many popular proven strong fishing knots such as the Bimini Twist, Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Double Uni, Offshore Swivel Knot, and the Surgeon's End Loop to name a few. All angler's have lost fish at one time or another due to a poorly tied fishing knot. With our knot library you can view the individual steps, practice tying the knots, and take this knowledge with you on the boat, beach, or pier. Next time you lose a trophy striper or flounder you may be sorry you didn't take the time to learn to tie a few knots. Fish and Game, Fishing License, State Fishing. So you have learned to tie a few important knots and are now ready to hook a lunker, but before you ever wet a line you should check with your local Fish and Game commission to learn about your states fishing regulations, bag limits, minimum sizes and when open season is for the fish you are targeting. Rest assured that Texas fishing regulations will differ greatly from New York fishing regulations as will North Carolina fishing laws will differ greatly from Florida fishing laws. It is the responsibility of every angler to know his or her fishing regulations for their own state. Also if you are fishing in South Carolina from another state don't expect the same laws and regs to apply with your home state. This is a good way to get fined heavily as we all know the stiff consequences for not obeying our local fish and game regulations. So be a responsible angler, check and obey your state fishing laws. Saltwater Fishing Articles, News, Tactics. For the sportsman who isn't out in the boat or on the beach surf fishing we have a library of saltwater fishing articles and fishing news for the angler's leisure time, so he can be kept up to date and "in the know" about the sport he is so passionate about. We offer articles about fishing tips, tactics, methods and techniques written by well known North American outdoor sports writers that specialize in fishing related material. Fintalk.com has added a nice twist to our fishing articles section in that we have an article submission form so the average everyday sportsman or angler can write his own fishing article for publication. No longer do you have to be a "professional" outdoors writer to tell the world about your fishing passion or hunting passion for that matter. Another great feature is you can submit one or more fishing pictures with your article to enhance your writing skills. So if you have a story you think will interest and entertain your fellow sportsmen you can now tell the fishing world all about it at Fintalk.com! Fishing Forum, Message Boards, Discussion For your enjoyment and entertainment Fintalk.com has created a featured sportsmen's fishing forum that we have dubbed the Fin Forum. This forum is the perfect place to discuss all aspects of fishing, including everything from fly fishing to surf fishing to pier fishing. You can talk about seafood recipes, outboard motors or conservation issues. Whatever your interest is as an angler we are sure you can find something in the Fin Forum that you will enjoy talking about. So whether your next fishing trip is in the Outer Banks, Oregon Inlet, Florida Keys, Gulf of Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, or North Carolina, Fintalk.com's forum will help avid anglers prepare for a fun, well informed and successful trip. Fintalk.com also helps anglers find the right guide, fishing charter, or sport fishing landing to add to that fishing experience. So if you are targeting game fish such as blue marlin, dolphin, yellowfin tuna, striped bass, rockfish, snook, tarpon, redfish, flounder, or cobia, visit fintalk.com and equip yourself with that edge to have a successful day on the water. Thousands of sportsmen already have and now you can join the ranks of the "Informed Fisherman" by choosing Fintalk.com.



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Fishing Reports

Do you want to find out where the hot bite is or what the hot fishing lure is? If you want to be an informed fisherman then you may want to read our up-to-date fishing reports. If you are willing to help keep fellow anglers abreast of what fish are biting in your area or if you would like to offer a report about fishing tactics then the Fintalk fishing reports page may be the place for you. At Fintalk saltwater fishing reports we encourage you to post a report and share your knowledge so the Fin Talk anglers can leave the dock with information that can help them have a successful day on the water. We have reports posted by charter Captains and guides but many are also posted by everyday average anglers wanting to offer their knowledge to fishing circles nationwide. So whether it's striped bass, marlin, or tuna, if you have a fishing report or tip you can post it right here on the Fintalk fishing reports page.
Fishing Reports

Marine Weather & Buoy Data

This aint no land lubber's forecast. This forecast is for serious anglers who want to be in the know. With our marine weather and buoy weather data observations you can get water temperatures, wave heights, intervals between swells, AND you can also get an extended marine forecast for the entire Atlantic Ocean to the South Pacific Ocean back up to the Gulf of Alaska. Whether you are a recreational angler, commercial fisherman, or charter boat Captain Fintalk's marine weather tools will give you need to know weather information before you leave the dock. Don't put lives or property at risk, get an updated forecast before you head out on the water.
Marine Weather Forecast
Buoy Weather Data Observations

Fish and Game

Get fish and game regulations for all 50 states here. Use these resources to access your states fish and game sites to find important information like when open season on certain fish species begins or ends and what the minimum sizes and daily bag limits are. In addition to state regulations you can learn fun fish and game information such as current freshwater or saltwater fishing records and what angler holds the current record for the fish common to your area whether it is flounder, redfish, or marlin. You can also use these fish and game resources to find information about state fishing tournaments, fishing licenses, boat registration and boater education.
Fish and Game Resources

Saltwater Fishing Articles

Can't wet a line or get to the fish today and have some leisure time to spare? It's the perfect time to kick back and catch-up on the current fishing news or read a few saltwater fishing articles online. And because Fintalk.com has what you might call "all around sportsmen" we offer more than just fishing articles. With a simple click of the mouse you can find hunting articles and conservation articles that address a wide range of topics.

So whether it's fishing, hunting, or conservation related issues we will supply the headlines that sportsmen are interested in. Be an informed sportsman and know what's going on with all your favorite outdoor recreational sporting activities. For instance, our saltwater fishing articles can answer questions like, has there been any fishing records been boated, what are the changes in fish re-stocking efforts, and what's going on with gun politics this month? These are important topics and you can be in-the-know when you checkout Fintalk.com's saltwater fishing articles and sportsmen's news!
Saltwater fishing articles & news

Turkey hunting isn't just a spring game: Nov. 10, 2004 Pursuing fall turkeys can be an exciting supplement to autumn hunts By Tim Herald

Florida Sport fishing After the Hurricanes: Nov. 10, 2004 See what the state of the Sport Fishing Industry of Florida is after all those hurricanes. By Jim Dicken

BE KIND TO THAT STRIPER: Nov. 10, 2004 Live bait fishing for stripers is a very exciting and often rewarding technique By Capt. Al Lorenzetti

Ship Shape II - Boating Tips: Nov. 10, 2004 Ship Shape II: Battery Switch, Isolators & Integrator Systems How To By Jerry LaBella

Angling Abroad: Panama billfishing: Nov. 9, 2004 Isolated lodge offers ecological options east of Panama City By Tim Gaynor

Tidal Predictions

So you have your marine weather forecast and your fishing trip is a go. Now you need your saltwater tidal predictions to put in your tackle box for that extra edge to help your day on the water be a successful one. One of your fishing buddies said they hit the striped bass at the end of the out-going tide. When exactly is that? When is high tide or slack tide even? You can get all this tidal information right here at Fintalk.com. No matter what area you need tidal predictions for we have it, from Maine to Florida and Hawaii to Alaska.
Tidal Predictions

Sea Surface Temperatures

Sea Surface Temperatures for the entire US coastlines, from the Atlantic to the Gulf to the Pacific. As long as there isn't thick cloud cover you can get daily updates on the Sea Surface Temperatures for your region. AND coming SOON we will have a completely updated version of Sea Surface Temperature charts that will have GPS, Navigation, & Long/Lat capabilities!
Sea Surface Temperatures

Fishing Knots

Are you tying that same old fisherman's knot over and over for every species? The fisherman's knot, also known as a clinch knot is a good knot but not for every situation. Different species and different types of fishing call for different fishing knots. The game fisherman need have little interest in the knots used by the trout fisherman, who, in turn, uses knots that are not necessarily suitable for the bream fisherman. All sportsmen should have at least 3 or 4 fishing knots in their arsenal that they can quickly tie.

Likewise you should feel confident in your knot and know that it won't come loose or slip when you hook into that elusive trophy fish? See our vast fishing knot library for detailed instructions on how to tie fishing knots step by step. Why take a chance on losing a lunker because you had a loose "granny knot"? We have numerous fishing knots to choose from and whether it is a Snell knot, egg loop, bimini twist, or offshore swivel knot, we have how-to's on these and many more knots for you to learn. Also some basic "must-know" knots for the boat.
Fishing Knots

Fish Identification

Here you can identify an unknown fish or simply learn more facts about the fish you do recognize like a flounder or rockfish. Check out our Fish Identification and learn feeding habits, swim range, ideal temperature and other fast facts about the fish that roam the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. And we didn't forget our rivers, streams, and lakes as we have freshwater fish identification too!
Fish Species Identification

The Fin Forum

Our featured sportsmen's message boards to discuss everything from saltwater fishing reports to outboard motors to seafood recipes. Have a recipe you think others will enjoy? Have a "BIG CATCH" you can't wait to brag about? Want to find out where the HOT FISHING SPOTS are? Maybe you need a place to talk about conservation laws or regulations? How about hunting and other topics related to hunting? You can discuss all these topics and many others in the Fin Forum right now and you can also create your own Photo Album or "bragging board" for others to see.
Message Boards

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Fishing Charters, Guides, Services

The Fintalk.com Featured Business Directory for Sportsmen. This is a directory for outdoor recreational related businesses such as fishing charters, fishing guides, and other related services. If you catch a once-in-a-lifetime trophy fish you may want to create a beautiful record of it for your wall so you are going to need taxidermy services. Maybe you and your friends want to check out what the best fishing charters are for yellowfin or other saltwater game fish. The directory has more than fishing charters too, maybe the fish you are targeting isn't an offshore gamefish at all and the services of an inshore fishing guide will suffice just fine.

All the sportsmen's products and services you may need whether it is outboard motor repair, custom rods, or camping gear Fintalk.com is going to make every effort to bring you reputable recreational business products and services to choose from. So the next time you need fishing, hunting, and general outdoors equipment or services we ask that you check here first, in The Fintalk.com Sportsman's Business Directory. FOR SPORTSMEN!

Sportsman's Classifieds

Looking to buy a fishing boat? Do you need to sell one? Maybe you need to buy or sell an outboard motor. Or, maybe you are interested in a rodnreel or a bow. Use the Fishing Classifieds to buy and sell these items and a whole lot more including marine electronics, fishing tackle, tools, trucks, camping gear, and anything else sportsmen care to list on the classifieds. Use the photo upload feature to enhance your classified advertisement and increase your chances of a quick sale over 150%.
Sportsman's Classifieds

World Weather

In addition to our marine weather we have what we call our land lubber's weather. This forecast has everything our marine weather doesn't. Features like inland weather fronts and forecast maps. This weather in combination with our buoy data and marine weather has you covered around the globe. No more guessing about the weather. It doesn't matter is you are Halibut fishing in Alaska, Fluke fishing in Florida, or even Moose hunting in Canada you can get your up to the minute forecast right here. In addition to marine weather this forecast features live radar loops, satellite loops, current conditions, and long range forecasts. We also have tropical maps so you can track those big hurricanes.
Weather Report and Forecast

Event Calendar

Check out the Fin Talk outdoors event calendar. If it's a fishing event or hunting event then you will know about it. If it's not on the calendar then you are welcome to post it. Here you may post tournament dates, boat show dates, gun show dates, and even outdoor sports related television shows you feel sportsmen like yourself may be interested in.
Event Calendar
Post an Event

Fishing Maps

It doesn't matter where you are fishing because we have fishing maps for all the world's oceans. You can easily view these fishing maps by simply knowing the zip code for the area you will be fishing. In addition to the fishing maps you can view Topo Maps, Aeronautical Charts, and Naval Photos. Nautical charts show shoreline, ocean depth, underwater structures and wrecks, with longitudes and latitudes. Find your chart through a simple zip code search or by entering city and state. Whether you are heading offshore for some wreck fishing or staying inshore for a little bay fishing this can be a very handy tool. All charts and maps are easily printed or saved to your hard drive for future use. Just another wonderful tool to put in the arsenal.
Fishing Maps and Nautical Charts

The Fin Gallery

OK fellow anglers, this is where you put your money where you mouth is! Have you ever told a fish story about a BIG Catch that a fellow sportsman thought was a "Tall Tale?" Now is where those fishing pictures come in handy. Now you can back up your stories by uploading your fishing pictures to the fishing photo album which we call The Fin Gallery! We have created a few different categories for your fishing pictures. We have categories for inshore and offshore saltwater fishing pictures and we have a category for freshwater fishing pictures too. There is even a place for your hunting pictures. You can upload all your fishing and hunting pictures with ease and if you would like to create your very own personal fishing album you can do that too over on the Fintalk Fin Forum album section.
Fishing Pictures in the Fin Gallery
Add a fishing or hunting picture

Lunar Tables

OK, any fisherman that has done any saltwater fishing knows the impact the moon can have on the tides. If the moon can affect the way the tides move then the moon can surely affect fish and their feeding habits. Check out our monthly Lunar Tables and see if the "man in the moon" is with you on your next fishing trip. Can the moon's position give you that needed edge for landing trophy fish? Check out these Lunar Tables to find out. Another great tool for the fishing arsenal.
Lunar Tables for This Month