Panama
Revisited

Central America's Newest Fishing Lodge

by Gary Kramer, Marlin Magazine

Just 200 miles or so west of Panama City on Central America's Pacific coast lie some of the most famous fishing grounds in the world. Mention Hannibal Bank or Isla Coiba to any serious big-game fisherman and images of giant black marlin, tackle-busting yellowfin tuna and bulldog cubera snappers immediately fill his head.
Thanks to the area's diverse habitats, warm equatorial sea temperatures, rich upwellings, remoteness and lack of overfishing, the shores of Panama enjoy a longevity rarely seen in sportfishing. The Panama Big Game Fishing Club aim to add a new twist to this historic fishery.
The now-defunct Club Pacifico de Panama opened this region to traveling fishermen in the 1970s. A fair share of operations have since come and gone in this area, but few can compare with the Panama Big Game Fishing Club, the newest lodge. Just an hour by water taxi from the town of David, the lodge was built atop the highest elevation on Isla Boca Brava in 2001, offering a commanding view of the surrounding area. Four fully equipped guest cottages, gourmet meals and fantastic fishing make the lodge a must-visit.

Hello, the Megabait LA Slider soft plastic swimbait is finally shipping.

This lure won the BEST NEW LURE category at the 2004 ICAST Fishing industry trade show. The innovative hook/weight quick change system is what is unique about this lure.

Written By: Kate Scrafton
On Date: 18/11/2004
http://www.anglingnews.net

No one knows why there has been such a serious decline in elvers. Northern Ireland's eel industry faces a major crisis if the problem over the supply of young fish is not solved, it has been warned. Their commercial fishing is based at Lough Neagh - the sole surviving major wild eel fishery in Europe. Total annual output of eels from the lough is about 700 tonnes, with most exported to Holland. However, in recent years the natural supply of baby eels, known as elvers, has dramatically declined.

Fishboy, creators of highly evolved fishing designs on t-shirts, hats and gifts, introduces a new line of funny fishing t-shirts aimed at the proper identification of fish species or at least a funny alternative way of looking at fish.

The series offers several freshwater and saltwater species to choose from including bass, trout, tarpon, shark, marlin and even suckers. The shirts include scientific names such as "maximus appetitus" or Shark and funny traits such as "prefers low-barb diet" (trout).

Like previous Fishboy releases such as their popular Dumbass and Bassturd shirts, the Fish Identification series features bold graphics by artist Paul Ocepek and humorous text.

"This line allows us to reach out and create specific products for all types of fishermen instead of just trying to create products for the more popular species such as trout and bass. Now we can even offer the catfisherman a funny Fishboy product." says Fishboy artist Paul Ocepek.

Fishboy designs are silkscreened on 100% cotton, pigment dyed, heavyweight t-shirts.

Fishboy products are available at better outdoor retailers and from their website at http://www.fishboy.com

Camping and Outdoor Activities

Salmon Species and Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

By netfish.no and Doc J Colman

Currently in Norway a quiet revolution is underway. With out so much of a fanfare or a welcoming party a new sports species quietly established itself along our coast. The ocean going sea-bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is here and we sports fishermen have a lot to look forward to. Currently one of the most comprehensive research projects (involving Norwegian sea-bass) is underway and it is hoped that many of the questions and mysteries will be answered. Reports have filtered in that over 60 fish have been tagged this summer alone.

Tips for rod, reel and line care
By Roland Henrion - www.smartfisher.com

Today's fishing tackle has never been better: crisp, ultra light rods, super smooth reels with multiple ball-bearings, slick fly lines, braided PE lines, you name it. Unfortunately for the angler, this high-tech gear also comes with a price.