Brian Cummings Fishing

Myanmar expedition 2007. Buddhist monks and Burmese girls and boys from Kaw Thaung on the Burma / Thailand border and underwater footage from scuba diving in the Mergui Archipelago.

Featuring diverse marine life including whale shark and eagle ray at Black Rock, octopus, lionfish, snapper and other schooling fish, jellyfish, nurse shark and stingrays at Shark Cave, scorpionfish, crocodilefish, cave diving at Western Rocky Island, barracuda, anemonefish, crabs, and moray eels with cleaner shrimp.

Shot in March 2007 with http://www.SantanaPhuket.com

More Myanmar (Burma) diving videos at http://www.bubblevision.com/underwater-videos/Myanmar-Burma/

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A look at the weekend fishing forecast

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There is much to be said when discussing Grand Cayman scuba diving due to the history that is in the oceans there as well as because of the captivating underwater scenery. Grand Cayman offers probably one of the best places in the world to experience scuba diving as compared to Seattle with the Starbucks. On every corner in the Cayman islands, there is a scuba diving shop that offers up lessons and diving adventures just as every corner in Seattle has a Starbucks coffee shop or a vendor. It is a plentiful and demanding hobby, and for some, it is a career.

Wall and Wreck
Offered here are the adventure of a lifetime by going underwater and observing magical and marvelous walls that surround the entire island. The first wall when going diving is located about sixty feet down and is not a terribly difficult dive and offers the view of many different kinds of underwater foliage as well as sea life from a sting ray to the infamous sea turtle.

They also provides a diver with the opportunity to dive into wrecks that are around the island and is a marvelous sight. Ships that have sunk still remain with an abundance of sea life that has made the ships and wreckages a home and they are very nosy when someone comes knocking on the door and are excited when they receive guests from the scuba diving groups. This can often be seen in photography taken from previous dives, the aqua life really enjoy posing for pictures.

The Choices

There are many sites in which to dive, learn how to dive or fine-tune your current diving skills. It has the most intriguing collection of underwater life including both plant and animal than any dive spot in the world.

There are, as mentioned above, beautiful walls that are peppered with an assortment of coral and underwater sponges of all different varieties and colors. This area is also home of the legendary Stingray City in the North Sound and is a literal hot spot of scuba diving. The safety guideline of scuba diving has also recently been changed to allow a 130-foot depth limit so there is more available to day for Grand Cayman scuba diving then any place in the world.

So have you made your decision yet? I hope this information has informed you of what you will have to look forward to on your future holiday.

Dane Stanton
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My first ice fishing rod was very basic. It was a piece of wood dowel with an ice pick in the end to jab in the ice and two pegs that came out of the side to wrap fishing line on. The line was just a braided line with a piece of monofilament line at the last two feet. When you had a bite, you simply pulled the line in hand over hand. Ice tackle today can still be that simple, but there is really some nice tackle out their.

The basic ice tackle you need to ice fish is an ice drill or chisel, an ice skimmer, a fishing pole as simple as described above and good ice. Let’s take a closer look at these basics.

The first piece of ice tackle you need is some sort of ice drill or chisel unless you think the fish are hitting on the surface! The most basic way to cut the ice is with a chisel. This may work well for opening holes in thinner ice, but an auger or drill is required for thicker ice. If you get a hand auger, keep your blades sharp and you will be able to drill holes with ease. One drawback of the hand auger is in thicker ice, you may be kneeling down on the ice and cranking. If you like to move around or fish a lot, invest in a power auger. There are several major players, Eskimo, Jiffy and Strikemaster just to mention a few. Most of these are gas augers but electric models are also available. Don’t skimp, this is the piece of ice tackle that must operate for you to fish.

Second piece of ice tackle on the list is the ice skimmer. The ice skimmer is a must for cleaning the slush out of the hole. This is such a basic piece of ice tackle, but if you don’t have it with, it can be almost impossible to fish.

The third piece of ice tackle is the rod and reel. As mentioned earlier, it can be as simple as a rod to hold the line and pull the fish in hand over hand. This actually works well, especially if you are fishing outside and the line is freezing up. As for rods and reels, you can buy all types of rods, some lighter than others depending on what you are fishing for. My brother who is an avid fisherman usually has four or five rods rigged with different lines and hook sizes. Most ice fishing is for pan fish so a light jigging rod with light line is most common, you will need to beef it up for walleye and other game fish.

Those are the basic ice tackle requirements. You will definitely want to consider some other items of ice tackle to make your ice fishing experience more fun and productive.

An ice shelter is a must piece of ice tackle in cold weather. With just a small heater, you can fish all day in comfort while keeping you equipment from freezing up. Many of these ice shelters are based on a sled design, allowing you to load all your gear in the sled and pull it behind you.

Another nice piece of ice tackle to have is a depth finder. Just like in summer fishing, a depth finder will help you fish more efficiently. Many of these units can read through the ice. A GPS is also a nice luxury item, once you find the spot, record the coordinates and hang on to it.

If you haven’t been ice fishing before, get yourself some of the basic ice tackle and give it a try. In many areas, you can rent an ice shelter all set up and ready to go with all the ice tackle you need, even pre heated with the holes drilled! With the right ice tackle, you will love ice fishing.

Jeffrey Richard
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Phuket is located in Thailand and is very highly rated. In fact, it is among the world’s top ten scuba diving locations. Exotic culture, adventure both above and below the surface, unforgettable food, Phuket has all the right ingredients for a perfect diving holiday. There are breath taking reefs and remarkable underwater rock formations in addition to the different types of marine life that are found here that provide some amazing opportunities for divers of all levels and persuasions.

One can go live-aboard diving and there are also daytrips and plenty of dive points, dive centers as well as dive courses available for the scuba diver. Liveaboard diving in Thailand from Phuket and Khao Lak with liveaboard boats to Similan islands, Richelieu Rock, Phi Phi, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, are good examples of where you can go to in this great scuba diving location.

Phuket and Phi Phi Island, which are among the top 10 scuba diving locations in the world boasts of splendid crystal clear water, awesome rock formations as well as an ecosystem that is vibrant and contains a lot of marine life. The water is also warm having average surface temperatures of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and there are hundreds of different varieties of both stony as well as soft corals surrounded by bright colored fish as well as other creatures of the sea which also includes some large reef fish. While stony corals are the life blood of the reef, soft corals are a prominent part of the reef. In some places they look like vast fields of undersea wildflowers.

For those who would like to see big animals there are the Whale Sharks as well as Manta Ray whose sighting is pretty common. In addition, there are also dozens of other picturesque island destinations that lie in close proximity and can be reached by day boats as well as live-aboard cruises, from Phuket. The consistent water temperatures make it possible to go diving throughout the year, right off the coast of Phuket.

For those who desire to visit this beautiful scuba diving location, they can look forward to having great food and under expert supervision they may enjoy their stay where the accommodation too, is very comfortable. And those who wish for Scuba certification, this extraordinary scuba diving location will provide many affordable Dive Shops where beginners may learn the basics and others may try out the master instructor certification.

Besides its outstanding water treasures, there is a whole lot more available right here at this wonderful scuba diving location in the form of beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants, vivacious night life as well as a number of other attractions all available where and when one wants it. There are also popular dive centers such as Dive Asia, Colona Diving, Similan Diving Safaris, Moskito Diving, Blue Planet Divers, and Sea Bees Diving plus a number of others for those who desire to try out more of this scuba diving location at Phuket.

Jose Rossello
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Are you itching to go out to the waters and try your hand at catching the big ones again? Is it that time of the season when you are dreaming about setting out to enjoy a thrilling fishing excursion break? You might have come across several fishing yachts offering agencies but none of them can be compared to the Sport Fishing Yacht Club of EPYC.

People waiting for a chance to enjoy their favorite fishing trip will usually have to miss out on a chance to spend the same time, holidaying with their family. But EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club offers you a chance to combine the pleasure of enjoying a fishing trip along with your entire family. The Sport Fishing Yacht Club of EYPC has several members who enjoy thrilling sport fishing excursion while their families enjoy a luxurious holiday enjoying the modern facilities offered aboard the luxurious sport fishing charter of EPYC.

As a member of the EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club, you can avail the luxurious holiday trip conducted by EPYC. Book yourself into fishing cum holiday trip aboard the deluxe fishing charters offered by EPYC. While on your trip, you can enjoy a relaxed and pampered stay aboard the mother ship along with your friends and family members.

The EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club takes pride in offering only the best of services, to cater to the requirements of all its members effectively and efficiently. As a member of the famed EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club, you will be provided the finest of quality amenities and facilities to ensure that your holiday cum sport fishing trip is one vacation that you will never forget.

The EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club organizes a sport fishing event in Catalina during the month of September every year. Apart from this event, the EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club also organizes a large number of other extra exciting events that you shouldn’t miss.

You should not get disillusioned when you hear the term ‘sport fishing yacht’. Though the theme of such holidays are usually based on the idea of providing uninterrupted hours of fishing, the yachts offered by EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club for this purpose are nothing short of being luxurious.

Each sport fishing yacht offered by EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club come with their own set of well trained crew and staff members who take special care of all your requirements. The EPYC sport fishing mother ship comes with a number of luxurious suites that are decorated with the best designs and furnishings. The best part about the EPYC Sport Fishing Yacht Club is that you are allowed to bring your own fishing yacht, if you prefer, which you can dock on the mother ship itself. You can also avail the helicopter charters offered by the mother ship.

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Scuba diving with sharks with Stuart Cove in the bahamas.
These are caribbean reef sharks and will not attack unless provoked or they mistake your hand for a fish. Depth was probably around 15ft and shark size possibly up to 6ft.
Was filmed with a Canon s80 with no extra lighting. As you can see, I’m no professional cameraman.

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Bear Grylls is stranded in Alaska and manages to catch a salmon, which he eats right out of the river.

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Today, in the age of the Internet, savvy travelers can quickly and efficiently package vacations that include the options that matter most to them. For scuba diving enthusiasts, putting together a scuba diving vacation package – that bundles all the features you most look for in a vacation – is as close as your home computer.

There are several options when it comes to planning a scuba diving vacation package. First and foremost, an all-inclusive option allows you to find those resorts that will include accommodations, meals, scuba time, and equipment rental in one convenient price. The ability to add options can mean the addition of plane fare, off-property excursions, and even scuba lessons if needed.

Even if you can’t locate an appropriate all-inclusive property – or choose not to go that route – you can still combine all the things you want to do into one scuba diving vacation package. Start with a location that appeals to you as a scuba diving destination; think outside the box and creatively explore different areas. Book accommodations based on your journey of choice and available scuba time, equipment rental, and lesson offerings. Your scuba diving vacation packaging should be a reflection of your personality. If you’re someone who enjoys getting to know a particular area, then an entire week in one location may be most enjoyable for you. If you prefer to hop around, several days in a couple of different spots may make more sense.

Most importantly, be sure to research any companies that offer scuba to ensure their safety record and proper certifications. Some Internet research should yield the information you need to make a good decision.

Finally, be sure to do some comparison shopping with regard to prices of a scuba diving vacation package. You may find quite a bit of difference between months of travel and package inclusions. Many Internet travel sites can do comparison pricing. Or you may want to ask other scuba divers about their travel experiences and what made their scuba diving vacation package so successful.

Michelle Bery
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Admit it. Most sports and hobby fishers are men. For some reason, the male population draws happiness from the prize catches they were able to haul towards the shore. There some female fishers too, no doubt about that. But then again, most of these women were only influenced by the husbands or fathers to love the hobby. Primarily because of the marketing potential that business people see in men fishers, fishing babes were introduced. And they almost immediately became a hit across the continent, if only to prove that the idea of attracting more fishers using women is feasible.

Fishing babes and the concept behind it is fairly simple. The goal is to add a little more female touch to the masculine hobby of fishing in order for men to enjoy it even more. Owners of boats and fishing charters see the possibility of creating a new breed of fishers with this marketing strategy. As such, they won’t have to deal with the aging population of sport fishers. With women on board a fishing boat for rent, men who don’t know a thing about fishing will be attracted to learn the sport. Fishing babes serve as the lure. They entice men from all walks of life to try hobby fishing. Well, the investment is paying off.

As more men are hitting the shores and learning the basics of fishing, many business opportunities are created. Sometimes, even groups of men who don’t know anything about fishing would still go and rent a fishing charter for some reason or another. Most of them merely want to meet the girls. As for fishing, they can always try it while talking to the beautiful blonde deckhand. Under this marketing concept, you can safely say that business is good for the charter owner. The fishing babes, on the other hand, get their share.

Most of the fishing babes that fishing charter owners assign on board are asked to wear sexy swimming outfits like two-piece bikinis. The mere idea that you’re going to spend hours over the ocean with these girls is exciting enough. There won’t be any other males in the boat, maybe for the captain and one or two navigational assistants. Most of the crew members and deckhands aboard these fishing vessels are beautiful girls in revealing swimsuits that even the fish in water would love to stare at. Indeed, fishing becomes twice as fun with these babes around. Ask men and they’ll tell you that these ladies are good enough prize catches if ever they fail to bring a big one back to the shore.

Aside from fishing babes, there is also what’s called as topless fishing sprees being scheduled in American shores. These vessels are usually docked in private marinas, more particularly in adult entertainment spots. So if you want to take your fishing adventure to the next level, why not go aboard a topless fishing vessel one time?

Fishing can be enjoyable even to non-fishers too. For as long as there are fishing babes around, there surely is room in your schedule for a fun-filled fishing weekend.

Edward Chen
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