Michael Bacolas and All about Stream Fishing

March 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Michael Bacolas and All about Stream Fishing

Do you recall the old American view of fishing? You take your son out to the lake and share stories of the glory days, while building a bond between father and child? Well, now a days fishing is just about everywhere and is no longer just for a father and son to enjoy. A personal favorite pastime of Michael Bacolas is fishing with his whole family, especially stream fishing when he gets the chance.

About Stream Fishing

Both streams and rivers have one common influence on the fish that reside in them, which are currents. Without the current, every need of the fish would not be met. Things such as food and oxygen are flowing in the current and the rippling effect of the current helps the fish hide from predators that are above the water.

The thing Michael Bacolas thinks that is most important to understand about current is that fish avoid the direct force of the strongest currents and spend most of their time in back waters or behind boulders to rest in less current. When fish are on a feed they will move about to most any area necessary to acquire food. For the remainder of the time, they will find a comfortable place to rest, but will still eat if food drifts by in a way that is easy for them to get.

A fact that keeps Michael Bacolas and his family going back to streams is the fact that a wide variety of fish live in rivers and streams. Fish such as: sunfish, bass, crappie, trout, salmon, catfish and many other species can reside in flowing water. Food sources for each species vary from small insects, to crustaceans, to bait fish, small fish, frogs and virtually any other living thing in the water.

Streams, creeks and rivers provide excellent fly-fishing opportunities as well. Fly fishing happens to be another type of fishing Michael Bacolas is involved in. Other styles of fishing streams include spin casting with a variety of spinners and small lures. Live bait is often used and varies with the species you are targeting.

Keep in mind that a major key to fishing any flowing water is to cast upstream and allow your offering to drift downstream in the current. Michael Bacolas suggests you direct your casts beyond potential hiding spots allowing the bait to drift through the target zone.
One of the joys of stream fishing is that you get to explore new country as you traverse upstream. Often you will see wildlife that depends on the water in the stream for life support. And it is most often a quiet time with nature allowing you to connect with fish in a unique way.

So find a stream, creek or river today and see if it’s your lucky day.  If you want to identify the species found in most bodies of water through the Fish & Game Department or other departments charged with managing the fishery can help you there. Take it from Michael Bacolas, fishing can be rewarding in many more ways then catching big game.

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About Michael Bacolas:
Michael Bacolas is a well accomplished business President of Brand Management Solutions. In his spare time he enjoys doing a various number of outdoor activities with his loved ones.