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Ismail Sirdah Talks About Fishing and Photography

Paco fishing July 16, 2018fishing, Ismail Sirdah, photography

Ismail Sirdah believes that a human and the ocean are meant for one another. This is why one of his favorite past times is to fish and also photograph while fishing.

The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. – John Buchan

The lighting on the ocean is constantly changing, so each image tells a different story. Sirdah says, “Throwing a fishing rod and capturing that moment on camera can tell someone so much. Is the fisherman fishing for fun, or is it for his livelihood? Is he hoping to catch, and does he need it to feed his family?” Each image will always show a different side of the story.

Nancy Behrman Explains the Unique Appeal of Surfcasting

Paco fishing April 20, 2016May 6, 2016fishing, Nancy Behrman, Surfcasting

Nancy Behrman has been all over the world and has visited countless beaches over the years, and in every location during every season there has always been a great deal of evidence of the worldwide popularity of surfcasting. Obviously, fishing is an appealing sport for a variety of reasons, which is why so many people have engaged in some kind of fishing at some point in their lives. While this is undeniably true, Nancy Behrman believes that surfcasting has a special kind of appeal due to several unique aspects that are different from other types of fishing.

While there are surely those who would argue over whether a day out on a boat — whether it is on a lake, river or ocean — is more relaxing, Behrman points out that the ease and accessibility of a stretch of beachfront makes surfcasting a particularly relaxing pursuit. This is especially true when one considers that it is possible to accommodate an endless number of people on the beach while most boats limit the potential for a massive social gathering to take place while fishing, a benefit frequently realized when a prized catch is made and can be immediately shown off for all on the beach to see.

Of course, others prefer a bit of solitude while fishing, which can also be easily accomplished by heading to a secluded spot of sand or simply heading out at sunrise or sunset for surfcasting. In any case, it is clear that surfcasting possesses a unique appeal and is a pursuit that everyone can enjoy on a regular basis wherever they may happen to be.

Halden Zimmermann Gave Surprising Advice and it Works for Fishing!

Paco fishing January 20, 2016advice, fishing, Halden Zimmermann, tips

Who can forget their first time fishing? I suppose a better question would be, who remembers their first time fishing? For whatever reason, fishing with someone is one of the memories that sticks with us for as long as we live. When we fish for the first time, it’s good to have a teacher to teach us their experience and pass it off to us as wisdom.

I always looked up to my oldest brother to learn the things he knew, but after he would teach me the wrong way, purely just for laughs and jokes, I began to stop seeking his advice. That was right around the time when I stumbled upon Halden Zimmermann online and read about his accomplishments. I began to look up to Mr. Zimmermann for a lot of lessons on life because he always created the results I wanted and often times would teach how to get those results as he does in his book, “Guide to High Impact Blogs for Life Changing Income,” found on Amazon.

When it came to fishing, I remembered something I remembered Mr. Zimmermann saying that I read online, “Patience makes the best fisherman.” Of course, he was talking about marketing, but when I applied it to fishing, it made a lot of sense. My problem was chasing the fish. If the fish swam away from my floater, I would draw it in, scaring the fish away, then recast it, which scared more fish away. Patience was what I needed to learn. Guess what? It works! Letting the fish come to you, literal or metaphorically speaking, will yield better results than if you chase your fish.

There’s plenty of fish in the ocean. That’s the great old saying that tells us if something fails, that’s not your only opportunity. Keep fishing, be patient and don’t give up.

Halden Zimmermann Makes A Brilliant Fishing To Business Comparison

Paco fishing November 29, 2015business, fishing, Halden Zimmermann

Going fishing is the best way to release stress and anxiety or so that is what Halden Zimmermann once told me. I have always valued his input and held his word in high regard because he has been an inspirational businessman for as long as I’ve known him.

I’ve never been much into the business scene, but fishing has surely become something I gave started to take more and more seriously the more I do it. I suppose you could say that ever since I took Halden’s advice, I’ve become more passionate about fishing.

“Business is a lot like fishing,” Halden said. “I thought business was more like a box of chocolates,” I replied. “No,” he continued, “That’s life, because you never know what you’ll get, but with fishing and business, you’ll win every time if you know what you’re doing. It’s just not easy to learn what to do.”

That was perhaps some of the best business advice I had ever gotten from businessman Halden Zimmerman in my life and it actually made sense to me. That’s the incredible part! With fishing, I messed up constantly. I made a lot of stupid mistakes. I would bait the hook wrong, i would cast the line wrong, I would use the wrong bait and get no fish, I would often times scare the fish. It took me many years to understand what I was going for and what bait to use for the best results.

Zimmermann’s words taught me that you’ll first need to learn, then you can do better, but you’re going to learn by doing. First, in order to be a successful fisherman, I had to learn what fish were in the water. After learning what was available, I was able to decide what I wanted from out of the water. I learned certain fish like certain things. Some fish, for example, are attracted to flashes of light while with others, flashing lights will scare them. I learned some fish prefer worms and some prefer bugs like crickets. I can imagine business is the same way. You have to learn what you have to work with, learn what the people like, then lure them in.

The Peter Lik of Fishing

Paco fishing September 22, 2015fishing, grandpa, peter lik, photography

When I was a child, my grandpa loved to go fishing. Fishing was his second favorite activity to pass the time other than drinking a Sun Drop in his Hardee’s cup and watching NASCAR. When he would go fishing, he had a special routine he would follow each and every time down to the letter. This technique my grandpa would do would yield results each and every time. It became apparent to me that if you’re a master at a craft, you have your own special technique much like master photographer Peter Lik.

To this day, my grandpa still remembers his special fishing technique, but he won’t tell anyone. This is a special secret he will take to the grave with him.

Beach Fishing

Paco beach, beaches, fishing, ocean June 3, 2015June 3, 2015beach, fishing, ocean, Pismo

I always see people fishing from a pier but some prefer to fish the beach. The beach requires different fishing equipment to be successful. Hip waders are needed to get that big one in without going for a swim. A long pole will be required for that long cast to get past the surf. The bait is similar but the weights need to be heavy enough to get way out. Unless you plan to stand there the whole time a chair would help. Many use a fishing rod mount to hold the pole. Luke Weil would be a good fisherman on the beach.

Pier Fishing at Pismo

Paco beach, beaches, fishing, ocean May 15, 2015beach, fishing, Pismo

Fishing is great at the pier in Pismo, CA. You will need a fishing license and a rod. Rods and bait can be had from the fishing shop on the pier. It is fun to watch the fishermen pull in their catches. The birds will try to get the fish before they can be reeled in. There are benches to sit on and the view from the pier is great. If you are in the mood for some clam chowder then the Splash Café is the best clam chowder ever. There is always a line out their front door. Plan to spend time in the area. You wont be disappointed. Dana Sibilsky is a Pismo fan.