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Golf vacations are a common thing nowadays. There are a plethora of options available to choose from. But then these options can actually be a waste of time if you are looking for a good deal.

Golf vacations are an ideal thing for those who people who are not taking out their family with them. Golf then becomes an ideal way to catch up with old friends. For that end there are a number of places within the country as well as outside the country which offer the best of the golf courses in the world.

A lot these golf courses have been designed keeping in mind that the golfers coming here to play are professional grade and would be able to play on the difficult courses. These courses are designed by the professional grade designers including some famous names such as Jack Nicklaus.

People who would love to take their family out on a vacation but also play golf on a vacation do not despair. There are several options for those people. There are number of places in the country as well as outside the country which have special resorts built so that the family enjoys the most while the couple is enjoying the game of golf.

In most such family style resorts there are special kid areas where kids can play and enjoy with nanny services at hand so that couple can have some free time. Then for the females there are shopping arcades and shopping malls so that they can enjoy the vacation while shopping.

Most of these golf resorts have sightseeing torus available at easy prices which is an added attraction for the family as you are not left at a place where only golf is there. These added attractions provide and ideal combination of golf and family fun. While searching for the golf vacation make sure that you search for locations which are easily approachable and offer good rates.

As vacations and travel are expensive make sure that you get good deals on the vacations and for that your best bet is to search online. While doing your search online make sure that you go for the all inclusive golf vacations. These all inclusive golf vacations are your best bet as these include everything upfront including airfare. These also include everything including the cost of equipment and rentals within the package. It is good that you have these kinds of packages otherwise renting and buying golf equipment at these locations can be very expensive.

Offseason vacations are also an option you can consider while opting for the golf and family vacations combined.

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Golf art is becoming more and more popular for artist to paint as well as for golfers to collect. I am sure some people will try to contribute the growing popularity to Tiger Woods however, golf art including golf prints have come into its own. With the detail that Linda Hartough and Diane Selby are able to paint with, you literally feel like you are there without closing your eyes. Collecting golf art can not only look good in your home or office but it can also be a good investment.

Whether you are looking to decorate a room in your house or your office, photos of male and female Tour pros, abstracts as well as painted landscapes of memorable golf courses are all popular. By using golf art, you can show some of your personality into your home or office.

Collectible golf art comes in many different forms. They would include autographed portraits and photographs, limited edition golf prints, lithographs and giclees. In addition, artist proofs are available for each. An artist proof is an extra drawing the artist does which elevates the value of the piece of art.

You can create your own golf art by framing scorecards of special golf courses that you have played or maybe to commemorate a hole in one. You can blow up maps of courses and create something to hang on your wall as well. No matter the size large or small, or if you have done it yourself or if it was done professionally, golf art adds a nice touch to any golfer’s home or office.

A framed golf print by Linda Hartough makes a thoughtful Christmas gift, retirement gift, anniversary gift, a birthday gift or a thank you gift to an important client. Golf prints are not just for men, either. The number of ladies playing the great game of golf is growing every year. They are buying more golf equipment, golf fashion and are more open than ever to purchasing golf art.

Linda Hartough has been commissioned by the USGA to create a painting of the golf courses that the US open is played on every year. Hartough’s painting of the 2008 US Open golf course, Torrey Pines celebrates the American golf landscape by masterfully depicting the selected par-3 hole. The amount of detail shows the dramatic canyons, the Pacific Ocean as well as the city of La Jolla in the distance. The panoramic sunset view from the elevated third tee marks Linda’s 19th commemorative painting for the U.S. Open Championship series. This golf print is available in a limited edition print or as an artist proof.

You can find golf prints and golf themed art online art galleries, finer retail golf stores, as well as various country club golf shops. As with any art, prices vary widely depending on the subject, the scarcity, the artist, and whether it is signed. It is best to find something that you like and can enjoy while you have it. This way if the value of the piece does go up while you have it is like sugar on top.

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Downhill skiing requires a combination of athleticism, leisure, privilege, and the devil-may-care attitude that allows participants to enjoy the thrill of, essentially, falling down a steep snow-covered mountain, over and over again. It’s not a sport for the faint at heart. No wonder it’s a plot point in so many James Bond movies, where we see our secret-agent hero zigzagging down the world’s most dangerous slopes as evil spies take shots at him from above.

Alpine skiing is pure adrenaline, in contrast to the long-haul shuffling of the sport from which it developed, cross-country skiing. Alpine skiing is, historically, a version of cross-country skiing in which the plateau experience - those miles and miles of plain, mostly flat crossing - are edited out, and the extremes - the long, dangerous downhills - are left in. It became possible only when major mountain skiing resorts began to add ski lifts, which allow skiers to be towed back to the top of long downhills which would be near-impossible (and even dangerous) to climb more than once. (After all, even if you’re in good enough shape to climb a high mountain on your skis more than once a day, the resulting fatigue and exhaustion will render you unable to exert the control necessary on the downhill. Injury, even death, may result.) The resulting sport was pure thrill: like having the Boston Marathon reduced to the drama and pathos of Heartbreak Hill, or a Tour de France that consists only of those ninety-mile-an-hour downhill bursts.

But that doesn’t mean downhill skiing isn’t a hard sport - after all, it isn’t just gravity doing all the work. The skier must remain in control of both the speed and direction of the descent at all times - otherwise the speed that makes the sport so much fun becomes frightening and potentially lethal. And you need quality equipment to keep you safe on the descent; for beginners, the best bet is probably to rent skis and other necessities from the resort where you’re taking your trip. (You can always buy your own later.) All of this may make downhill skiing intimidating for newcomers, but most resorts have staff on hand to help you learn the ropes. (To plan your ski trip, your auto-insurance company may offer advice, and travel magazines and websites should come in handy as well.)

Before you go, here’s a preview of some essential lessons you’ll be learning. The most basic skill to learn in downhill skiing is the control of the speed and angle of your descent and the most basic method of control is the snowplow: pointing the tips of your skis inward so that the tails are outward. Your skis should form a V with the inside point in front of you. Doing this reduces speed, and allows you to keep from reaching a dangerous level of momentum. But you need to practice this stance before you get going on a steep downhill; it can take some learning to be able to snowplow without stumbling over your own inturned feet.

Knowing how to turn can also save your life. After all, you don’t want to crash into a rock! To turn left, assume the snowplow position, but with the angle reduced: your skis should not form a dramatic V shape but should be subtly inclined toward each other. Now shift your weight onto your righthand ski to move to the left; do the same with your lefthand ski in order to move to the right. The degree to which you shift your weight determines how sharply you turn.

Most resorts will have multiple “runs” (downhills graded according to, well, their grade: the steepness of descent) for beginners, intermediate skiers, and experts. Resorts in the West often have many runs in each category, while Midwestern resorts in places likes Illinois and rural Minnesota (states that offer some of the most consistent snowy weather in the country) will often have fewer runs. But expert skiers point out that sometimes it’s better to spend your first ski trip practicing over and over on the same beginner and intermediate runs; your muscles will learn the required movements better, your coordination will develop, and on your next ski trip, you’ll be readier to face the challenges of intermediate and eventually expert runs. After all, skiing, like piano playing or ice skating, depends on having the basics absolutely down cold - if you’ll excuse a pun.

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Everyone wants to hit the golf ball farther and straighter. So what is the answer? Create Lag! This is what the good players and pros of the PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours do to hit the golf ball so far and straight.

OK, create lag. What in the world is lag in the golf swing? The easiest way that I can explain it to you here is that it is pulling the golf club with your body as opposed to pushing the golf club with your hands and arms.

Imagine that you are holding a bucket of water. As you try to swing the bucket of water, how will you go about making this happen? You will start turning your bigger muscles to make it happen. This will allow you to keep the water in the bucket. If you try to use your hands and arms to make this happen the water will start to come out of the bucket and get you wet!

Is there a drill that can help you create lag in the golf swing? Yes there is. Pick a target and address the golf ball as you normally would. Now for a right handed golfer, take your thumb and index finger of your right hand off of the golf club. Making your thumb and index finger to look like a gun will return the best results. Do not get lazy and let these two fingers start to curl back around the grip of the golf club. This will defeat the purpose.

So now you are asking, how does making my grip into a gun going to help me create lag in my golf swing? Think about it for just a second. Your thumb and index finger help you do most everything that you do during the day. You employ these two fingers to help you hold a fork, writing with a pencil or pen and many other things. Simply put, they are used to taking over whatever task you are trying to do. Taking your thumb and index fingers off of the golf club they cannot join the action. This makes the club heavier to you and allows the golf club to drop from the top of your backswing. This will force you to turn towards your target or use a larger range of motion, unless you enjoy hitting behind the golf ball!

When this is done correctly you will feel the golf club placing more pressure on the straight index finger since you are now pulling the golf club. That is the feeling of lag in your golf swing that you have created. Once you have done this drill and are comfortable that you now understand the correct feeling of lag in a golf swing, you can curl your fingers back around the grip. However, this time I want you to make your thumb and index finger touch. This allows you to get the same feeling without answering the questions on the golf course from your golfing buddies about what you are doing.

Understand the “gun grip” as I have come to call it, is legal and you can use it on the golf course. I have had students play very good eighteen-hole rounds utilizing the gun grip to create lag in their golf swing.

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The anticipation of the Beijing Olympics was palpable -and the spectacular opening ceremonies, at the impressive Bird’s Nest, proved it was well worth the wait. Yet the ideals of the summer games are also well represented behind the scenes:

1. Lopez Lomong was elected by his teammates to be the United States flag bearer. One of the Lost Boys of Sudan rescued from a Kenyan refugee camp by a United Nations program, he qualified for the U.S. team in the 1,500 meter race. What a story - personified in the host country, China, which has been strongly criticized for its record on human rights. One of the key concerns has been the war torn Darfur region of Lomong’s home, Sudan. Lomong joined Team Darfur, a group formed to raise awareness of perceived abuses. As an ambassador of the U.S. and an athlete from Sudan, he’s showing his character as well as sending a message: “I am worried about the kids who are dying in Darfur, kids who don’t have the dream they could be good athletes or Olympians or doctors, because they will be running away from their villages separated from their families.” Lomong’s greatest hope is to inspire young kids around the world.

2. It has been three months since the 7.8 earthquake that devastated the Sichuan province of China, killing 70,000 people, injuring 375,000 and leaving more than 5 million homeless. Over 7,000 classrooms were destroyed and close to 10,000 children died in the tragedy. With the one child rule in China, there was an outpouring of grief as many families lost their only child. In the opening ceremony 9-year old Lin Hao, a student in a primary school at the epicenter, accompanied flag bearer Yao Ming - and represented hope for the Chinese people. After surviving the earthquake and getting out of his classroom, Lin Hao went back to pull two classmates to safety. During his rescue efforts he was hit by falling rubble and suffered a head injury. While waiting for help he encouraged his classmates to sing, keeping their spirits up. When asked why he risked his life, he said that he was the hall monitor and it was his job to look after his classmates. Although Lin Hao is not an Olympian - at least not yet - his heroism makes a grieving country proud and, while still mourning, allows all of China to enjoy the celebration.

3. The power of emotional support is exemplified by the families at the Olympics, watching their emerging adult children spread their wings as they compete. With world records and more gold medals than any other Olympian in history under his belt, everyone is talking about Michael Phelps. His mother and sisters have described the emotional roller coaster ride - the ups and downs, the pressure, the racing hearts, and then the ultimate excitement. His mother sees the aquatic center as Michael’s office and knows that he’s working to perform at his highest level. Just after his most dramatic win, Phelps said: “I don’t know what to feel right now. It’s so emotional. All I want to do is go see my mom.” The Phelps family epitomizes the good in families, as well as their dreams and heroes.

4. Elisabeth McCutcheon, married to the U.S. men’s volleyball coach, Hugh McCutcheon, was a member of the women’s volleyball team in Athens, Her parents, Todd and Barbara Bachman, were great supporters of the sport. The first day of the games, Todd died of a stabbing and Barbara was seriously injured by an attacker who committed suicide by jumping from the ancient Drum Tower. Hugh’s first thought, when hearing the news of his in-laws, was how to get to his wife. As a coach, as well as a son-in-law, there was no question about what to do in the face of such a tragedy. His response was what others expected of him: “Volleyball is my job, my family is my life.” He left to support and comfort his wife. McCutcheon phoned his team before the first game, providing leadership from a distance. The volleyball community that loved the Bachman family rallied. The men took the floor for that first match with the victims’ initials written on the backs of their shoes and said a silent prayer in memory of Todd Bachman. In a match that was much tougher than it should have been, the U.S. men’s volleyball team won what turned out to be a bitter-sweet victory.

5. The first time ever, two U.S. women won gold and silver medals in the all-around individual gymnastics competition. For Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson - teammates, competitors and friends - it’s been a long journey to a dream that has finally come true. The pair anchored the U.S. team that took silver behind China’s gold earlier in the week. Liukin said she was not disappointed, but she and Johnson wanted more. They made a calendar, counting the days until they got their next chance for gold. They wanted to go all out and have fun. And the two pals managed to do both. “I couldn’t be any prouder of Nastia,” Johnson said. “She deserved that gold medal. She’s one of my best friends and we just want the best for each other.” The silver seemed to whet Johnson’s appetite. She’d like to try again at the Olympics in London. “After experiencing the Olympics, I’d give anything to feel that again. If I can in 2012, I’ll be there.”

Competing and winning is important. But don’t forget about character strength, moral values and the emotional support of those who care about you. What words of wisdom do the athletes share from their personal experiences? Follow your heart, love what you do, work hard and have fun. It’s definitely an excellent exercise for all of us - so stretch into that one.

(C) Her Mentor Center, 2008

Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. is co-founder of http://www.HerMentorCenter.com, a website for midlife women and http://www.NourishingRelationships.Blogspot.com, a blog for the Sandwich Generation. She is co-author of a forthcoming book about Baby Boomers and family relationships. She offers a free newsletter Stepping Stones

Flats fishing around Cocoa Beach is a total blast! The fishing is great there pretty much all year. My preferred method of attack is wade fishing, but poling is also a productive method.

The major targeted species here is the Redfish. A strong fighter, and great on the table, Redfish are rulers of the flats.

For wading, all you really need is a pair of Flats Booties (don’t ever wade barefoot, you’ll be sorry!), a medium-light action saltwater rod and reel, and good pair of sunglasses.

A few safety precautions can make your outing more enjoyable. If you sunburn, then use cocoa butter, or some type of sunscreen that doesn’t repel fish. Wear your sunglasses. Reflected glare from the water can seriously damage your eyes, and you need to be able to see well into the water.

Watch out for other predators that might be fishing there as well, such as sharks, barracuda and bluefish. They can give you a nasty bite. If you suddenly see a lot of baitfish jumping very near you, leave the water immediately. They are being chased by something big and mean.

When wading, don’t pick your feet up, but slide them along the bottom. This kicks crabs and stingrays out of your way without them grabbing or stinging you, and keeps you from stepping on them (hence the booties). Lastly, watch out for Portuguese Man-O-Wars. They look like jellyfish, but they are very dangerous. Stay away from them.

If you get stung by one, leave the water immediately, and use baking soda and water to flush the sting. If the pain persists, get medical attention.

At times, redfish can be spooky. Sometimes it’s because the school has been over-worked by other anglers, or sometimes it’s because of a change in water temperature, or a front moving through, or any number of reasons. If the school bolts as soon as they see you, they’ve probably been over-worked. Find another school.

If they go off a short distance and settle down, try to approach again, and cast to outside edges of the school. I only cast to ‘tailing’ fish. They are feeding. Try to concentrate on these. Never chase a school. If, on the 3rd approach, they again scurry out of range, then let them be and find another school.

Cocoa Beach used to be known as the Sea Trout Capitol of the World back in the 60s, but commercial fishing almost wiped them out by the late 70s. In the 80s, commercial fishing was stopped and the Trout have made a great comeback. The Sea Trout here are a larger, landlocked sub-species of Sea Trout that do not migrate. 30 inch trout are not uncommon.

My favorite method for catching them is to use a noisy topwater lure just after sunrise. They usually attack it with abandon.

My next favorite quarry is the mighty Tarpon. Every April, until early October, tarpon move into the Cocoa Beach flats following schools of baitfish.

They run anywhere from 50 to 150 pounds, and nothing on the planet puts up more of a fight than a hooked tarpon! They are easy to locate. Just look for all the baitfish flying through the air, with the 6 foot silver fish right behind them.

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Making your own fishing tackle, just as fly tying, can be a very rewarding activity. I actually enjoy making lures and tying flies as much as I do fishing.

If you live up North, it’s also a great way to stave off the Cabin Blues of deep winter. You won’t really save any money, but you can derive deep satisfaction from catching fish on something you hand-crafted yourself.

I can’t describe the feeling of accomplisment, especially when other anglers come over to look at your creations.

If you have it in mind to make lures and sell them on EBay to make money, I hate to disappoint you, but China cranks out millions of inexpensive flies and lures every year, and re-sellers have flooded the internet with them, just like retail stores. You can get 12 French spinners for as little as $9.00 on EBay.

There is no way you can make them that cheap at home. Are they as good as your own hand-crafted ones? Of course not.

A lot of the time they don’t even work right, and fall apart after a few fish. But…they got sold! If you’re going to get into tacklecraft, do it for your own enjoyment. Your not going to get rich making lures.

I have made lures out of left-over Balsa Wood, old teaspoons, costume jewlery and the like. They worked fine. But you can economically get the correct parts online to make lures as good as anything out there. My favorite places are

Barlow’s Tackle Express and Cabelas

These two places carry everything you’ll ever need to make any lure or fly you can imagine, as well as sinkers, jigheads, rods and nets.

I won’t go in to flies here, because that could cover several books. I will concentrate on conventional lures, going from the simplest, to the most complicated. We’ll start with the most low-tech, but one of the most successful lures…the spoon.

A spoon is just what the name suggests. A convex surface, painted or textured, or just plain smooth, and a plain concave surface which is the bottom of the lure. It has a small hole drilled or punched in each end, with a split ring and hook on one end, and a plain hole, or swivel on the other to tie the line on.

That’s it. On the retrieve, it wobbles, darts from side to side, flutters and drives fish crazy. They can even be tiiped with live bait ,or skirts, or plastic bodies. A plain version can easily be made by cutting the handle off of a suitable sized culinary spoon and filing the cut smooth.

Then simply drill a small hole in each end and attack a spit ring and hook at the larger end, and tie your line to the other hole. I would recommend attaching a split ring and swivel to the line end, because due to the violent action of the lure, the metal can cut your line.

You can paint the spoon, hammer a texture onto it, dress the hook with bucktail , marabou, or a rubber skirt, or tip it with whatever you want.

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Salmon fishing covers a lot of ground. There are many different species, and they live on both U.S. Coasts, and in fresh water rivers and lake systems.

Although their habits are similar, fishing methods will differ according to the time of year, and what kind of water they are in. Let’s start by establishing exactly what a salmon is.

Salmon is the common name for several species of the family Salmonidae, which also includes trout and char. Most species of salmon are anadromous, meaning they live in the ocean, and migrate up rivers to spawn. There are a few species that have established themselves in freshwater lakes full-time, and are referred to as ‘landlocked’ salmon. The major species are:

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) are native to the Northeastern coast of the US , and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Systems. The landlocked subspecies of this salmon is called the Sebago, and is stocked with marginal success in Michigan. This is the only East Coast species of salmon in the US. Atlantic Salmon survive their spawning runs up rivers and can spawn 3 or 4 times in their lives.

The Pacific Salmon are all members of the Onchorynchus family.

The Chinook, or King Salmon (Onchorynchus tshawytscha) is the largest member of the West Coast Salmon family, ranging from Northern California north to the McKenzie River in Canada. 30- Pounders are not uncommon.

Chum, or Dog Salmon (Onchorynchus keta) have the largest range of all the Pacific Coast salmon species, ranging from the Sacramento River in California, north to the McKenzie River in British Columbia.

Coho, or Silver Salmon (Onchorynchus kisutchi) are only found along the British Columbia and Alaskan Coasts, and rivers.

Pink, or Humpy Salmon (Onchorynchus gorbuscha) are found from mid Caliifornia north to the McKenzie River in BC. They are the smallest, but most numerous of the Pacific Salmon species.

Sockeye, or Red Salmon (Onchorynchus nerka) are the most striking species in appearance, during the spawn. The males turn a vivid bright red. They range from the Klamath River in Northern California, north to Bathurst Inlet in the Canadian Arctic.

Kokanee are a landlocked subspecies of Sockeye Salmon.

Steelhead (Onchorynchus mykiss) are not salmon, but Rainbow Trout that migrate to the ocean, and back to the rivers to spawn.

And, a quick word about fish-farming. If you catch a salmon, you’d need a DNA test to determine whether it was a farm-raised, or ‘wild’ fish. While there is a temporary problem with lice on farm-raised fish, it is only temporary and will be addressed.

It is a new industry with some teething troubles, but it will eventually save the salmon-fishing industry and guarantee a great supply of fish for everyone. And when ‘farmed’ fish are released, they become part of the ‘wild’ fish population.

Fish farming will do for the fish industry what cattle-ranching has done to the beef, pork and poultry industries. It is truly the wave of the future, and will go a long way towards eliminating hunger in the world.

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For anyone who loves to fish for walleye the hardest thing to do is find a fishing gift they don’t already have. In some situations, the individual doesn’t have a lot in the way of walleye fishing gear so it’s rather easy. People who fish for walleye are also called “anglers” from time to time.

Books and magazines often make for good fishing gifts for the walleye fisherman, regardless if the fisherman is a man or a woman. The individuals like to learn and read about fishing with various new tips or ideas about how to catch the “big one.” It is also good when they can’t actually be out there on the water or the banks fishing. There are many popular books and magazines that have to deal with walleye fishing as well as techniques associated with fishing.

Believe it or not, there are even books and magazines that deal with fishing humor, and stories about the big walleye that got away. Of course, the mistakes that allowed the walleye to get away too.

Fishing tackle is always a great gift for the fisherman. A variety of lures, jigs, bobbers, and many other items can usually be found in the sporting goods section of many department stores. Another part of this gift idea would be a good tackle box. Some people use fishing nets and clippers as fishing gifts and ideas for the fisherman, because once the walleye is caught the fish must be brought into the boat.

In all fairness, the ideas and suggestions for gifts to get for the walleye fisherman are endless. There are numerous rods and reels that are sold as well. However, the most popular rod sold for walleye does seem to be those made of graphite, due to the simple fact that these rods give or bend, and some walleye are bigger than others.

Bait traps could be considered a gift although somewhat different. Live bait traps allow the walleye fisherman to keep night crawlers and worms alive before the time comes for them to be used as bait.

Split bb’s or weights are also a gift idea. These are fairly inexpensive too. What the weights reasonably do is hold the lures down when cast out into the water. The weights are also sold in different weight size as well. In addition, they are often sold in packages where there are a dozen or so. This is partially due to the fact that sometimes when the fisherman is trying to catch the walleye, the walleye gets away by breaking the line. When this happens of course the jig, bb and anything else on the line goes with the walleye.

Fishing line is also sold and could be a gift idea as well. However, this is usually a harder decision to make, considering there are so many different strengths or pound strengths.

There are pre-tied jigs and lures that are sold for walleye fishing too. These lures and jigs are already pre-ready to just slip onto the end of the fishing line, so it is much faster and easier for the fisherman to catch the walleye he or she is after.

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best walleye fishing information possible. Get more information on walleye fishing gifts here: http://www.askwalleyefishing.com/

For some walleye fishermen, it’s their opinion that the fall isn’t the greatest time of year to go walleye fishing.

However there are several other fishermen that disagree. To them some of the best walleye fishing is in fact in the fall months. Although most of these fishermen will all agree that fishing for walleye in the fall can be very unpredictable, it also depends on the area as well as the bait you use to attempt to catch the walleye.

Those walleye that are in rivers will usually bite all year round, however sometimes they need enticing. Cold fronts, rough weather, rain and wind often start walleye to feeding during the fall. This is due to the temperature cooling down and the water temperature becoming cooler as well.

Although walleye aren’t really affected by the water temperature, the temperature of the water sometimes affects the food supply walleye feed on.

For some reason in the fall, big walleye like big bait. Some experts on walleye fishing speculate this is due to the fact that the walleye aren’t able to eat as often as they normally would in the hot summer months. As for the best type of bait to use in the fall, well there really isn’t a “best.”

A fat leech or big worm will have more of an effect than a lure or jig, because the scent from this type of bait attracts the walleye faster than colorful lures or jigs.

You don’t have to use a large hook when walleye fishing in the fall. And in fact this is actually better, because the walleye doesn’t feel anything unusual when it swallows the bait. As walleyes like shaded cloudy days over bright sunny days, even perhaps dusk or night, the same concept applies for the fall season too.

The walleye prefers the shade or low light, especially in the fall season. There are times during the fall season that the walleye have even formed large groups and stayed in shallow water.

It seems that just when someone who loves to fish would rather be at home instead of out in a harsh wind, is when the walleye are going to be biting the best.

Unfortunately, walleye like to swim upstream in the fall and this causes the undercurrent to actually be against a person trying to fish. It might be a good idea to place a heavier split weight or bb on the fishing line, or use two lighter bb together.

This also works well. A tip that is really useful for walleye fishing in the fall is that just before dark, many of the female walleye will come up close to the bank. This makes the walleye not only easy to see, but an individual can usually see when the walleye is getting close to the bait. Not to mention that these female walleye are usually quite large as well.

Now, if by chance you are going to fish for walleye in the river, the best thing to do is float a worm or live bait on the water. This means don’t actually use much of a weight.

This forces the walleye to surface to a certain degree and an individual can see where they are too. Some fishermen have thrown bits of chicken liver or other bait on top of the river to see in what area the walleye surface and then set up to fish near that area.

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best walleye fishing information possible. Get more information on walleye fishing here: http://www.askwalleyefishing.com/