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	Renee Shelton BellaOnline's Fishing Editor

California Halibut Catch Methods
The California halibut is a tasty fish found on the West coast. Read a little bit about this flat fish, and best catch methods for it.

Eco-Friendly Boating and Fishing Tips
Environmentally friendly boating practices are easy to implement when out fishing. Here are some quick tips to practice now.

Freshwater Tackle – Hooks, Sinkers, Floats
Three important pieces of freshwater terminal tackle are the fishing hooks, the sinkers or weights for the line, and the floats or bobbers. Here is a quick rundown on these tackle pieces that are used in freshwater fishing.

Live Bait Used in Fishing
Here is a list of popular live baits used in saltwater fishing, and the fish that prefer them.

Methods for Fish & Shellfish Measurement
Recreational sport fishing requires proper licensing, knowlege of fishing rules, and knowing what fish to keep. In addition to specific varieties, fish and shellfish may have a size requirement. Here are some methods for measurement for California ocean fishing, adaptable to other places.

Rockfish Barotrauma
What is rockfish barotrauma? Barotrauma is pressure shock suffered by fish. Rockfish barotrauma is what happens to rockfish when they are brought up from deep depths. The decreasing pressure allows gas to expand leading to bulging eyes, extended stomachs, and swollen bellies.

Surf Fishing
Surf fishing is where the fishing is done at the surf, where the waters break on the beach. No real special equipment is needed for surf fishing, other than what you probably already have.

Tarpon Fishing – How to Fish for the Silver King
Tarpon can reach large lengths and weights, and when caught can also put up a great fight. For catch and release fishing, tarpon fishing is very popular in the Southern and South Atlantic states.

Three Tips for Surf Casting
Fishing at the surf line? Here are three tips for gaining distance.

Tips for Catching and Releasing Fish
Catch and Release fishing is important to sustaining fish populations in all areas that fish live. Also, when you are fishing for food, it is important to only keep what you will actually eat without having extra fish going to waste. Here are some tips on catch and release fishing.

Using Fish Scents in Freshwater Fishing
Fish attractants come in all sorts of scents. They can be sprayed, poured or rubbed on fishing lures to help bring in fish. Here is a guide of the most popular and how they are packaged and used.

What is Bycatch?
Bycatch is the catching of fish and seafood that fishermen weren't out to get in the first place. Bycatch is either sold or discarded once caught. It is a major source of overfishing in general, and the unintentional killing of non-targeted species.

What to do During a Boating Emergency
Do you know what to do if there ever was a boating emergency when you're out fishing offshore? Here are the basic steps during a boating emergency.