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How to get out fishing if it's your first time with Jason Matity of getfishing.ca

Fishing reels are essential tools in the sport of angling, serving as mechanisms that manage and control fishing lines. Reels play a pivotal role in the casting, retrieval, and landing of fish.

There are various fishing reels designed to maintain proper line tension and ensure the line is released smoothly during casting and reeled in without tangles or knots.

However, finding the right reel for your needs can be challenging because there are many types of reels built for varying purposes, experience levels, and preferences.

Fortunately, you can learn how to navigate all the options and buy a new reel or explore rod & reel bundles to prepare for your next trip. Keep reading to learn all about fishing reels and how to find the right one for your needs.

Underwater fishing lure footage and how different types of fishing lures work. There are a ton of kinds of fishing lures and it's easy for a beginner to be confused with all of the options. How do fishing lures work and what are all these different baits for? Here we review many common types / categories of fishing lures and plastic baits including crankbaits, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jigs, and more to explain how a fishing lure works. We also test their action with underwater camera video footage of how these lures work to catch fish.

This is a YouTube video hosted by Kevin Gawletz, the Industry Education Co-ordinator, where he chats with Spencer Vandenburg about being a hunting and fishing guide. In the video Spencer outlines his journey as he has developed a successful career as a guide for hunting and fishing.

Over the past 40 years, some lobstermen in South Thomaston, Maine, say that they could "set their watches” by the start of the lobster shedding event each season. In 2012, though, extreme warm ocean temperatures—an ocean heat wave—combined with early and repeated lobster shedding. The obvious changes in lobsters during this event galvanized many lobstermen to take the impacts of climate change seriously.

The following resource contains the external assets (or resources) to accompany the Sask DLC Wildlife & Habitat Studies 10/20 courses. Please note that this is not the content of the course, but the assets used to support and deliver it. 

Coral reefs off the west coast of Maui are readily accessible and heavily used by visitors and locals alike. Managers needed a plan to boost the resilience of the reefs so they could continue providing critical habitat for marine species.

Full Show "Monster Pike Rumble at Cree River" from Babe Winkelman's Good Fishing 2017 Show 2

Steller Sea Lions are charismatic marine mammals who have captured the hearts of many by their curious nature and powerful roar. These top predators help to maintain balance in the ecosystem. Their health and stability help indicate to us the health of the ocean as a whole. Explore this interactive activity to learn about Steller Sea Lions, their pinniped cousins, and how our simple choices have a powerful impact on the health and wellbeing of these incredible animals.

Sustainable Seafood means that there was no damage caused to the environment or native species by catching the fish, crab or clam on your plate. There is a very simple way for you to make a positive impact on the health of our oceans and fish populations, and that is to choose sustainable seafood. This does not mean choosing between farmed fish or wild caught fish – there is much more involved than that. Learn about the different methods of fishing and understand the story of how the seafood reaches our plate. Every human, no matter where you are in the world, as both a positive and negative impact on the ocean. Exploring this story map helps us understand how our little choices can make a big impact.

You’ve never seen freshwater sport fish like the ones in Saskatchewan’s 100,000 lakes and rivers. Below are some of the more common species.

"Listen to traditional stories and creation stories told by six Indigenous storytellers from communities across Canada. Each recording is available in the respective Indigenous language and in English, and French transcripts are available."

Buying a new fishing rod can be complicated, but it doesn't need to be. This video goes over the many differences in fishing rods and helps you to decide what kind of rod is best for you.