Fishing from the bank or shore of a lake, pond or river

Shore (bank) fishing is an exciting form ofboat renting for the serious fisherman.
recreational fishing where the primary reward is theEach of the different locations has their own trophies.
challenge catching non-common species. Some lakes,Atlantic shores are the destination for fresh water
rivers and ponds are particularly attractive, such asfish, including salmon considered the king of kings of
the Red Lake Rivers running between Minnesota andall the catches, while the lake trout is the favorite of
North Dakota, and encompassing more than 70those who prefer inland shore (bank) fishing,
species of native fish, including a world-class channelparticular boat fishing to enter the middle of lakes.
cat fish.Fishing from the shore is exciting for new anglers, but
There are many other Shore (bank) fishing locations,some species of fish cannot be caught along the
in which the methods of fishing vary according toshore.
different factors, including the area where shoreThere is a large array of fish available to people
fishing is practiced, the targeted specials, along withfishing on the shore, but free-swimming ocean fish
personal strategies of the participants and theare not found close to shore, particularly trout, they
resources available in each place. Shore (bank) fishingare usually found in cool, clear streams and lakes.
allows a diversity of techniques, from the art ofHowever, Shore (bank) fishing offers stream trout
fly-fishing to the high-tech methods used to getand other species such as northern pike, sunfish, and
catches such as tuna and marlin. Experts recommendbass, catfish, carp, perch, walleye and suckers.
hook, rod and reel for fishing rather than using netsThere is a website that describes boat fishing, ice
or any other fishing aids.fishing, and has info on numerous freshwater fish,
Fishing from the shore is an ideal adventure for bothbaits, and lures, plus other great freshwater fishing
expert fishers and novice anglers, who fish from thetips. The website is called: Fishing Stringer, and may
shoreline banks of ponds, rivers, lakes and streams,be found at this address:
but also on the Gulf, Atlantic, and Pacific and GulfBy Robert W. Benjamin
coasts. In the United States, there are countlessCopyright © 2006
opportunities for shore bank fishing, includingYou may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter
man-made structures especially intended for theor on your web site as long as it is reprinted in its
practice of this sport, including bridges, walkways,entirety and without modification except for
piers and jetties.formatting needs or grammar corrections.
Inland or coastal fishing offers the benefit of naturalRobert W. Benjamin has been in the software
surroundings for the personal enjoyment or familybusiness on the internet for over 5 years, and has
entertainment. Kayaking, canoeing, biking and otherbeen producing low-cost software for the past 25+
activities are usually available near the shore, includingyears. He first released software on the AMIGA and
lodging facilities for families and groups, as well asC64 computer systems in the late 1970's-80's.