BASS FISHINGBass Fishing Sports Blog

It is necessary that you know some of the most effective niche marketing techniques if you want to be more successful with your chosen line of business. if you know the right strategies, there is a bigger possibility that you will generate more profits. in fact, several people have already become so successful because they made sure that they know these trade secrets. and if you want to enhance you profits, it will do you excellent if you will learn about these too.

If you want to attract your target audience, it is very vital that you will get their attention. this is one of the most vital niche marketing techniques. To do so, you have to make sure that the content of your posts is relevant and interesting. It should be something that will make your target audience visit with frequency.

There is also a need for you to choose the right keywords. actually, many experts believe that all the other vital niche marketing techniques depend on this aspect. you have to see to it that your chosen keyword is familiar to your target audience.

It will also do you excellent if you will stick to something that is familiar, generic, but very specific. A excellent example is the word “fishing.” this is actually a generic word and this means that there are too many competitions. But to make it more specific, you can turn it into “bass fishing” or “fishing equipment.”

It is also very vital for you to make sure that your content is very unique. this is one way of making your mark in the industry. if you have a very unique service, you will have a more loyal audience. But, it is also very vital that you will stick to your interests so that you will be always driven.

You might also want to visit the sites of your competitors and determine their current fads. this is necessary because you need to have some ideas as to what is the current trend. But, you need to remember that this is not for the purpose of copying one’s style. you just need to do this so that you will be in the groove with your competitors.

The tools and materials are also necessary as they will aid you with all of you tasks. this is also one of the most vital niche marketing techniques that you need to learn.

But, you must always keep in mind that all of these niche marketing techniques will never work unless you are committed and dedicated enough to make things work.

More Niche Marketing Articles

Freshwater Fishing Trends – March 10, 2010Fishing Information

* Mountains Area * Piedmont Area * Midlands Area * Santee Cooper System * SC Freshwater Fishing Regulations (Adobe PDF) * purchase a fishing license * Boat Ramp Locations * State Fish Consumption Advisories

StriperFishing trends courtesy SCFishingReport.com. Check the site for recent updates and detailed reports.

***Note winter fishing conditions will make for sporadic reports***

* Black Bass: slow. Captain Pat Bennett reports that water temperatures are beginning to creep up, but the bite remains tough. Most of the fish still seem to be suspended offshore where they are hard to locate. try looking for bait schools on your graph, and then lower down a jigging spoon or drop shot rig. Water temperatures only need to warm a few more degrees before fish should begin moving towards the banks and prepare to go into prespawn feeding mode. * Trout: Captain Steve Pietrykowski reports that the best pattern is trolling 25-30 feet deep behind down riggers or dipsy divers with spoons and small Rapala plugs. slow trolling with live bait will yield smaller numbers of fish, but could results in catching larger ones.

* Largemouth and Spotted Bass: fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that even though water temperatures have come up a couple of degrees, Lake Keowee bass are generally still in a winter pattern. The main exception is in the mid-lake area around the warm water discharge, where smaller fish have moved shallow and can be caught on jerkbaits and flukes. The best spotted bass fishing remains in 50-80 feet of water, where fish are bunched up around depressions, creek channels and ditches. Fishing drop shot rigs, jigging spoons and doodle rigs (akin to shakey head worm fishing, with minimal motion) very slowly should produce for deep fish. Largemouth bass are still hard to catch right now.

* Catfish: Very excellent. Captain Bill Plumley reports that he is catching very strong numbers of blue catfish in the 15-25 pound range, and breaking off some larger ones. look around main lake and secondary points in the 10-20 foot range and fish cut bait on the bottom. while anchoring will work, Captain Bill finds it is often simpler to keep your boat in place by pulling up on the points. * Striped and Hybrid Bass: fair. Captain Bill Plumley reports that after a very cold winter the striper bite is finally improving, and he is beginning to catch fish free lining huge bait. Fish are scattered across the whole lake, but pulling both gizzard shad and large herring should help locate fish. look for the birds to narrow your search. Fish also continue to be caught on umbrella rigs. This is an brilliant time to try and catch a trophy Lake Hartwell striped bass. * Black Bass: fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that water temperatures have risen a few degrees, but bass are still basically in a winter pattern. The main exception is that in creeks with stained water some fish have moved shallower, where they can be caught on small crankbaits and spinnerbaits. look around rocks and in sun warmed pockets for these fish. Other fish remain in water ranging from 30-50 feet deep, with the bulk of these fish scattered around the main lake or at the mouths of major creeks. Within those areas bass will be found around the mouths of feeder creeks and in underwater ditches and drains, and some fish are also holding around deep standing timber. Many fish are lying just off the bottom, and drop shot rigs, jigging spoons and doodle rigs worked very slowly will all catch fish. * Crappie: Captain Bill Plumley predicts that when water temperatures warm another 5 or 6 degrees into the mid to upper 50s the crappie bite will turn on. for now it’s still pretty slow.

* Crappie: slow. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that the crappie bite has yet to improve much, and the fish are still relatively inactive. Crappie remain in deep water in the 30-35 foot range, and because most brush piles on Lake Russell are shallower they are relating to bait schools and depth changes instead of brush. when water temperatures go up a few more degrees the fish should turn on. * Black Bass: slow to fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that bass fishing is just beginning to improve, although water temperatures remain cold. when temperatures rise a few more degrees the fish will get much more active. for now spotted bass continue to be bunched up in 20-30 feet of water in coves off the main channel. look for schools of bait on your depth finder before choosing an area to fish, and then lower a drop shot rig baited with either a medium minnow or a four inch finesse worm to the bottom. Most of the fish are in the 1-2 pound range, and about 90 percent of the bass catch is spotted bass. * Striped bass: slow. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that the striper bite remains elusive on Lake Russell. The most successful pattern should be fishing free lined live shiners (because of their durability). * Catfish: slow. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that the best bet for catching winter catfish is to fish cut bait on the bottom in 35-40 feet of water in the creek channels.

* Black bass: fair. Buckeye Lures in Augusta reports that bass fishing is finally starting to improve, and some fish have moved up into pockets where they can be caught on crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Most fish are in a prespawn mode, but the bucks have moved shallow first. The larger females are still out on points, and they can be caught with jigs and three-quarter ounce spinnerbaits. * Crappie: Excellent. Captain William Sasser reports that crappie are feeding in the very backs of creeks, and Buffalo Creek looks like a fishing pier right now! Many anglers are fishing jigs or minnows very shallow under bobbers, and others are trolling in the creek channels or jigging around shallow brush in 8-10 feet of water. Lots of small to medium sized males are being caught right now. On the upper end of Clarks Hill Guide Wendell Wilson reports that he is catching some crappie very shallow, and some are still out deeper. The bite has been strong, but productive locations vary from day to day. * Striped and Hybrid Bass: fair. Captain William Sasser reports that planer boards and free lined herring are popular in the Amity and Baker Creek areas right now, and fish are being caught around shallow pockets. Some fish are also being caught on downlines about 20 feet deep. Fish are very spread out, and pulling herring over shallow water down by the dam has also been productive. Some fish are even being caught on cut bait fished on the bottom by bank fishermen on both sides of the dam.

* Largemouth Bass: fair to excellent. FLW Professional and Guide Matt Arey reports that fish are beginning to transition out of winter areas and into a prespawn pattern, and fish have started to pull up shallower as water temperatures have risen. one major pattern is to look around secondary points at the mouths of major creeks, where fish will group up before spreading out to look for spawning grounds. Points with docks are particularly excellent. The other main pattern for catching late winter/early spring fish is to fish in the center of pockets that hold bait, where bass will concentrate before going to the bank. little crankbaits like Shad Raps and Speed Traps will both catch fish, and jigs are excellent for fish that have already pulled up to docks. * Catfish: Excellent to very excellent. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that drift fishing for blue catfish has been very strong in 30-55 feet of water below the Buster Boyd Bridge where major creeks intersect the main river channel. Make long runs moving along the channel. On warmer days fish may go up onto deep flats to feed. while winter is the time for blue catfish, which continue to make up the majority of the catch, a few channel cats are thrown in. Fish can also be caught anchoring up the lake when there is some current moving. * White perch: Spotty. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that perch fishing remains unpredictable from day to day.

* Crappie: Excellent. Will Hinson of the Southern Crappie Tournament Trail reports that crappie are starting to turn on and become aggressive. Some fish are being caught against the banks in the backs of creeks, including Singleton and Beaver Creek. Small jigs or minnows 2-3 feet under a float will catch fish in less 4 feet of water. The larger crappie are generally still out in the mouths of creeks, where they can be caught trolling jigs (with or without minnows) or tight-lining plain minnows from 6 feet down to the bottom over 13-17 feet of water. * Catfish: Very excellent. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that fish seemed to have turned on all across the lake, and he is catching excellent blue catfish drifting and anchoring in the mid lake areas and anchoring up the river. Shad are concentrated in the main channel and around bridges. Cut bait has been most productive. * Largemouth Bass: fair to excellent. FLW Professional Dearal Rodgers reports that fish have started to go up all over Lake Wateree, although they are still grouped up and have not scattered out yet. Fish can be found on the bank out to about 8 feet of water, and they will go up and down with the sun. Points, secondary points and docks are excellent places to look, and early in the morning fish may be staged on steeper banks while later in the afternoon they may spread out more. Mop jigs, Rattle Trap-type baits, size 8 or 9 Shad Raps in shad or especially crawdad color and large spinnerbaits will all catch fish. It is a excellent idea to keep an eye on the water temperature, but don’t overlook fishing an area just because it is still cool.

* Crappie: Excellent. Sportsman’s Friend reports that crappie are starting to feed up, although they are still out deep over brush. they may be found anywhere from 6-8 feet deep down to the bottom over brush as deep as 30 feet. The majority of fish are still being caught on minnows, but the jig bite is also improving. Black and chartreuse is a excellent color choice. * Largemouth Bass: Excellent. Sportsman’s Friend reports that the bass fishing has started to improve, and fish are hitting a crankbait well in 2-8 feet of water. Work the bait slowly as temperatures are still cold, and look around rocks. a few fish are also being caught on spinnerbaits worked in 6-8 feet of water around brush. The best bite has been in the mid-lake area where the water has some color, but the fish have also been biting down the lake. * Catfish: slow to fair. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the cold water still has the channel catfish congregated in the main river channel. On days when the wind will allow it, try drifting parallel to the channel and in and out of it. On other days, try anchoring in the channel and waiting for the fish. Cut herring, gizzard shad and threadfin shad are the best baits right now. as water temperatures warm, look for fish to come up out of the channel and spread out on flats, humps and points.

* Catfish: Excellent. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the bite for blue catfish in the 10-20 pound range is still excellent, and for patient anglers huge fish are still available. Many shad and catfish remain glued to the bottom, and the most productive depth range has been 50-65 feet. Anchor around shad schools that are not tight to the bottom and slightly broken up, which indicates that fish are feeding on them. "Blacked out" schools on your graph may indicate dead areas where no predators are feeding. White perch, gizzard shad and even herring are working well, and cutting the bait in cubes about the size of a mussel has been catching the majority of the fish. Don’t overlook fishing around mussel beds. when nothing else will produce, try fishing the edges of tree lines.

* Striped Bass: Excellent. Lake World reports that striper have turned on all over the lake, although the mid-lake area has been the hottest recently. The most successful technique has been free-lining live herring over deep water, shallow water and across points. there is some schooling activity being reported, and very soon fishing cut bait off points will produce. Shellcracker: Very excellent. Lake World reports that the warming trend has really turned the shellcracker on, and fish are biting very well around points and secondary points in 2-10 feet of water. It is sometimes possible to see large schools of shellcracker in the clear water down the lake. Fish worms on the bottom. * Largemouth Bass: fair to excellent. Captain Doug Lown reports that the bite varies day to day, but warming water temperatures have definitely made the fish more active and started to go them towards the banks. Fishing warm pockets with small crankbaits should catch fish that have pulled up following bait, and fish are just beginning to orient to the bottom where they will take jigs and worms. Some fish are also starting to stage around docks. The best fishing is still taking place on windy days. * Crappie: fair. Captain Brad Taylor reports that crappie fishing has been inconsistent at best, especially for numbers of fish. The fish he is catching are averaging a pound and a half or better, though. usually it is possible to catch fish right now tight-lining at medium depths in the channels up the rivers, but this late winter many of the fish are pushed up shallow into the warm water. they are in some of the same places where they will spawn, but haven’t started bedding yet. Two techniques that should catch fish are tight-lining in the middle to the very backs of creeks with jigs and minnows, and casting jigs shallow to docks. * Catfish: fair. Captain Chris Simpson reports that fishing remains inconsistent. Some days are strong, while getting bit on other days is tough. In general 25-50 feet has been the best depth range for numbers of fish, and drifting cut herring is the best pattern. Expect to pick up a few striper. Drifting in and out of the channel in 55-80 feet will increase your chances of hooking up with huge blue catfish, but decrease the action overall.

* Largemouth bass: fair. Captain Jim Glenn reports that bass have started to go towards the banks as they enter pre-spawn mode. look around shoreline cover, and fish soft plastics, jigs or spinnerbaits. * Bream: fair. Captain Jim Glenn reports that in both lakes red ear sunfish (shellcracker) are starting to feed in their traditional spring areas. Red ear may congregate at the mouth of the diversion canal on either side inside and outside the channel. they will frequent areas on the flats Northwest of the canal toward Angel’s landing over to Russellville flats. On Lake Marion they are more frequently angled above I-95 from the State Park down to Stump Hole and across to Jack’s Creek. they will also congregate in the shallow water between Harry’s Fish Camp and Spier’s Landing. Some prospecting with worms on the bottom is the preferred way to find them. Captain Steve English reports that bluegill probably won’t get going until the first full moon in March. * Crappie: Excellent to very excellent. Captain Steve English reports that water temperatures in the shallows have hit 62-63 degrees at times, although main lake temperatures are still in the mid-50s. Early and late crappie can be caught on jigs and minnows fished as shallow as 1-2 feet of water. Captain Jim Glenn reports that crappie fishing is excellent near the shore and up the creeks in Lake Marion. In Lake Moultrie the Bonneau area has been strong, and reports indicate fish are being caught in back bays and sloughs on the west side of the lake. Black crappie traditionally reach bedding areas as the water temperatures approach 60 degrees. * Shad: Excellent. Captain Jim Glenn reports that American shad are being caught in the Tailrace Canal and the Santee River. Catches are improving daily as the water warms and more fish migrate up the rivers. there have been reports of anglers reaching the 10 fish limit in the tailrace, but the peak of shad season is still ahead. Shad are typically angled using white or chartreuse curly tailed grubs up to 1/8 oz weight with light gear for sport. they are also caught on ultra light silver or green spoons and a jig-like lure known as a shad dart which is not too different from the grub rig on a jig head. * Catfish: slow. Captain Jim Glenn reports that catfishing remains slow in both of the Santee Cooper lakes, and few fish are being caught either deep or shallow. Fresh cut shad and herring will be the most popular baits for this early spring period. * Striped Bass: few reports. Captain Jim Glenn reports that striper are not being targeted very much right now, although there are some reports of schooling activity in Lake Moultrie since the water has started to warm a little. The spring spawning migration will begin soon as the water continues to warm.

A lot of individuals would like to try real fishing in a sea or in the pond. but at times, the idea of doing so is far off simply because they are either terrified of staying underneath the sunlight for too long or just don't have the time. nevertheless, the thought is now achievable using the presence of fishing games online. many workplace workers and people in their homes can now have fun playing the game anytime they want with out going outdoors. The online fishing games, such as free bass fishing games, can be played right in the comfort of their own houses or offices.

Fish games could be exciting when done outdoors, but can be equally exciting when played on line. Individuals who get pleasure from fishing as a leisure activity or a leisure activity shall be able to practice their abilities, learn the best spots of exactly where to fish, what supplies are the best bait to make use of and the greatest technique for casting and drawing the glide. Today, you may quickly hone the expertise that you just obtain by way of the use of the world wide web.

The games played online are downloaded towards the computer system. but for those games that usually do not require downloading, the installation of a Flash player is a ought to. this plot enables some pc applications to become clearly accessible and readily applied like video and pictures, and might be downloaded free of charge. It's important to select which programs to become downloaded properly as you will find unfamiliar internet sites which can be at high risks in getting viruses and worms which can be potentially damaging and may possibly paralyze using your personal computer.

A number of these fishing games, including the cost-free glide fishing games online, are played exactly like other online games where you may chat with your friends playing a similar game. It's so exciting sharing your scores with each other, as well as your encounters, whilst in the heat of your game. other people are simply proud to share ideas to improve your scores for the subsequent round of the game. with these fresh encounters of having to fish on-line, you'll know how to value this fantastic leisure activity; making this a leisure activity enjoyed conveniently inside your own home.

No matter now many flish we have caught over the years or how many places we have fished as the light breaks through at dawn. no other man is stirring, the dawn chorus s just about to creak. We always do it we sit there going through our glide boxes at the beginning of each season and say to ourselves. “i will only carry the flies i use this season”
O.k so i have said it every year for longer than i care to rememebr these days. But whta flies would i use if i should acttually manage to go through the endless cases and go from there?
Well i have this opportunity forced upon me here in canada. all rods have been broken, lost, sold, flies are floating around toronot somewhere. my fault should have grabbed them when i left the hotel that morning. so i though that i would give you a excellent small starter list and how they are fished.  Starting with the glide that i feel has tae more saltwater and indeed freshwater species than any other single glide. The clouser: This glide as i have written before was designed and concieved by the great Bob Clouser. It is fishied in mid water and depending on the strip that is implemented sinks or creeps up through the water. This is caused by the lead eyes tied to the undside of this glide giving the unique characteristic f fishing upside down. with the hook point facing upwards instead. I have tied litterally thousands of these for people all over the country, in varying colours i currently tie them in over 370 variations. This may seem md but everyone has there own colours that work on there local marks. Crazy chalie: This was oroginaly classed as a bonefish glide fshing in the saltwater flats in cuba or other tropical climes. again like the clouser this glide has the ability of fishing upside down ad idea low water bottom feeding glide. I took a set of these trout fishing last years and had a couple of cracking 12lb brown trout on this very glide. Also the colous i chose was orange and also bright dayglo pink. Deciever: This is one of the original, saltwter flies originaly designed and concieced by :lefty kreh” quite simply a glide fishing god. This glide is designed to imiate a bait fish in any ammount of water to the point that last year i was tieing mega decievers that were 10 inches long for an american whom was going shark fishing in south africa. that was also fishied in the channel for blue sharks where they have caught fish up to 140lb in weight on glide rods. Hollow fleye: this is possable the best glide i have seen or fished for bulk and castability for the sheer size. Designed and made by :Bob Popovic”. This is a glide that is sparsely tied but in such a way that the hair is reverse tied building up bulk though not adding too much weight to the glide in the first instance. Below i have added a pictire of the hollow glide that has been tied in the flat wing style. no matter the distance that is required this glide will nail it. all of the colour variants that i have worked through recently are amazing. going from white and greens through pink, black and back again.

This design was made for a laugh in the first instance but then they have been sent through to ireland for bass fishing over there and bang 2 recoed class irish bass taken on the same glide. If i could only carry a few flies then these would definately be on the list i feel. tight lines all.

Published: Friday, February 25, 2011, 5:19 AM

Inshore saltwater

Warming trend will hold through the weekend, which should bring more trout into shallower areas. the great red fishing will only get better as water levels stay high on southerly breezes.

Delacroix Isle: Honest 

Reds, specks. best spots: Oak River, Point Fienne, four Horse Lake, Lake John, Twin Pipeline, Bent Bayou, Small Lake. best baits: Plastics, gold spoons.

Hopedale: Honest 

Reds, some trout. best spots: Muscle Bay, Stump Lagoon, the Dam, St. Malo, Lake Robin, Lake Amadee, Hopedale Lagoon, the Rosita. best baits: Gulp! (shrimp), market shrimp, live cockahoes.

Reggio: Honest 

Reds, some trout. best spots: Lake Amadee, Bayou Juanita, Bayou Lachope, Bayou Batolo, Bayou Robin. best baits: Market shrimp, sparkle beetles (white/chartreuse), sinking MirrOlures.

Shell Beach: Excellent 

Specks, reds. best spots: Specks still at mouth of Shell Beach Bayou, around the Fort in the afternoons; reds at the Shell Plant dam, the Dam, Bayou Sue, St. Malo. best baits: Live cockahoes, sparkle beetles (chartreuse), market bait, gold spoons.

Bayou Bienvenue: Honest 

Specks, reds. best spots: the Wall, Intracoastal at Shell Pile, Bulk Plant, Lake Borgne shoreline to Proctor’s Point. best baits: Deadly Dudley (Blue Moon), market bait, plastics.

The Chef: Honest

Scattered reds. best spots: No change from last week, including Alligator Point, the McGills, new rocks in Lake Pontchartrain, shoreline from Bayou Thomas to Bayou Bienvenue, Star Bayou, McGills, Third Island Bayou. best baits: Market shrimp, Deadly Dudley Terror Tail (Blue Moon), Gulp! (glo).

The Rigolets: Excellent 

Mixed trout, reds, drum, flounder. best spots: the bridges, Twin Spans, Lake St. Catherine shorelines, Lake Borgne from Unknown Pass to Alligator Point. best baits: Deadly Dudley (Frog’s Breath, purple/pink tail) on Carolina rigs.

Lake Pontchartrain: Excellent 

Trout, reds, some flounder. best spots: the Trestles, Louisiana Highway 11, the Causeway, rigs off Bayou Lacombe. best baits: Deadly Dudley Bay Chovy Terror Tail (chartreuse), market bait.

Lafitte: Excellent

Trout, reds. best spots: Plum Point, Brusle Lake, the Pen, reds along the rocks in Bay L’ours, Bayou Perot cement wall, southeast side of the Rigolets. best baits: Plastics (glo/chartreuse tail, black/chartreuse tail), market bait, gold spoons.

Myrtle Grove: Honest 

Trout, reds. best spots: Bay round, Lake Laurier, Bay Racquette, Bayou Dupont. best baits: Live cockahoes, plastics, market shrimp.

Pointe a la Hache: Excellent

Trout, reds, drum, some flounder. best spots: big four Bayou, Grand Pointe Bay, Thorntree Bayou, edges of American Bay, Oak River, second Bay, Third Bay, Oyster Bayou, Wreck Bay, Bay Long. best baits: Sparkle beetles (clear, chartreuse) under a cork, some with market bait, Tsunami.

Empire-Buras: Honest

Reds, trout scarce. best spots: on east side American Bay out for reds; west side water has been murky and plenty of angel hair algae. best baits: Deadly Dudley Bay Chovy (Frog’s Breath).

Venice: Excellent

Plenty reds, trout starting to show. best spots: Edges of Pass a Loutre, Blind Bay, Redfish Bay, Dixon Bay, the edges of all the passes, rocks at the Empire jetties, Yellow Cotton dredge canal, Southwest Pass rocks, South Pass rocks, Double Bayou, Red Pass. best baits: Market bait under cork, sparkle beetles, plastic cockahoes (black/chartreuse).

Grand Isle-Fourchon: Honest 

Reds, trout. best spots: Louisiana 1 Canal, bulls in the passes. best baits: Plastic cockahoes (purple/white tail, motor oil) with gold spinners, Gulp! (shrimp, crab), sparkle beetles (with shrimp), gold spoons, live cockahoes.

Offshore

When weather cooperates, there’s plenty of action. Tuna and wahoo at the 24 Mile Rigs, seven Mile Rigs and South Pass 143, small fish at the floaters.

Freshwater

Bass fishing excellent to great across the region.

St. Bernard: Excellent

Bass. best spots: Reggio Canal, Lake Lery, Bayou Juanita, Bayou Lachope, Bayou LeMere, Grand Lake, Spanish Lake area, back Levee canal, Oak River, Caernarvon canals, Howard’s Ditch. best baits: Beetle spins (black/yellow), plastic worms (purple, Tequila, pumpkin seed), DOA (glo).

Lafitte: Excellent

Bass. best spots: Brusle Lake grass lines, the Pen, Blue Point, Lake Cataouatche, Bayou Dupont, Mecom. best baits: Spinner baits, buzz baits (black/yellow), plastic worms (red shad), spinner baits (white and chartreuse); sac-a-lait hitting spinners (black/chartreuse), micro jigs.

North shore: Excellent

Bream, some bass. best spots: West Pearl, the Turnaround, Bayou Liberty, Carr Drive, Bayou Lacombe, Geohagen’s Canal. best baits: Spinner baits (yellow/chartreuse), plastic worms (Tequila), live shiners.

Venice: Excellent 

Bass. best spots: Grand Pass, Main Pass, Octave, Wagon Wheel. best baits: Spinners, jog n pig, plastic worms.

Despite the positve comeback of dry bulk freight rates, as evidenced by the course of the Baltic Dry Index, Hellenic ship owners have been absent from the new building, as well as the secondhand vessel markets this past week. still, the week finished with 20 sales reported in the secondhand,as well as the demolition market, but this, according to Golden Destiny’s weekly report, suggest a 125% negative weekly change, with the overall market sentiment for bulk and tanker sector being in the doldrums, except for containers. After all, capesize spot rates are still well below break-even levels, as a result of newbuilding deliveries piling the market since the beginning of the year.
According to Golden Destiny’s report, “overall the buying interest has been weakened not only for bulk carriers but also for tankers this week with some sales circulated in the market committed to seller’s subjects. Secondhand asset prices seem to be under pressure but buying activity in the bulk carrier sector has still not resumed at robust pre Chinese New Year levels with investors adopting “wait to see approach” as there are expectations for a further correction downwards in asset prices. The S&P momentum in the bulk carriers sector has been on the low edge the last two weeks with only one vessel reported to have changed hands signalling a weekly drop of 75%” said the Piraeus-based shipbroker.
In the secondhand market, 10 vessels reported to have changed hands this week equalling a total amount of money invested of around $386,300,000, with three transactions reported on private terms. in terms of reported number of transactions, the S&P activity has been marked with an 67% negative w-o-w change, while is up by 67% comparable with previous year’s weekly S&P activity when 31 vessels induced buyers’ interest. in terms of invested capital, the container sector appears to be the most overweight with a notable enbloc resale of two container units of 13,100 TEU for around US$ 310,000,000.
The report also said that in the newbuilding market, offshore business goes from strength to strength with more orders reported every week. a notable offshore order of this week has been placed by the Dutsch heavy lift specialist “Dockwise” to build the world’s largest heavy lift transporter for $240 mil. in the container market, post panamax orders continue their tally with MSC placing four 8,800 TEU units in Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea after Bernhard Schulte and Offer Brothers contracted similar sized units last week. It seems that the recovery in container trade has buoyed the sentiment of investors in the industry due to the remarkable rebound of Far East – Europe trade route throughout 2010 year.
“On the other hand, the investment plans in the bulk carrier sector seems to weaken from week to week as only 4 kamsarmax vessels reported on order this week by Mitsubish Corp of Japan and offshore sector seem to be the most overweight in terms of invested capital. The week finished with 15 units reported on order, equaling a total invested capital of around $809 million, 8 transactions reported on private terms, with the ordering activity in the bulk carrier sector posting a 76% decline from previous week’s activity. overall newbuilding business reminds the activity of two week’s before when only 2 units were contracted in the bulk carrier sector and containers were in the spotlight. Greek investors appear to be still absent from the newbuilding business while at similar week in 2010 were very active in the bulk carrier sector as 72% of the total transactions reported then were placed by Greek owners” reported Golden Destiny.
Meanwhile, in the demolition market, Indian scrap prices have fallen below $500/ldt as too much tonnage seems to have poured in the industry with Pakistan adjusting its rates to the lower scrap levels of its rival. On the other hand, China topped in as an active player after the end of its festivities not only in terms of volume of transactions but also in scrap rates.
But, India still grasps the lion chare of this week’s demolition activity with China to follow and Pakistan still looking for tonnage. Bangladesh is still out of the game but hopes have been raised recently for reopening of the market since government’s choice to place Chittagong’s ship scrapping activities under the supervision of country’s Ministry of Industry. The prolonged period of poor freight market for large size bulkers is been reflected in the demolition activity as again this week a capesize reported to have headed to the scrap yards for $465/ldt in China The week finished with 10 vessels reported to have been headed to the scrap yards of total deadweight 460,379 tons. in terms of reported number of transactions, the demolition activity has been marked with a 29 % negative w-o-w change with bulkcarriers and liners being the most popular scrap candidates. in terms of scrap rates, the highest scrap rate has been achieved this week by India for a MR tanker vessel of 50,860 dwt built 1983 for $492/ldt asis including bunkers remaining on board. at a similar week in 2010, 12 vessels were reported for scrap indicating a negative yearly change 16% in terms of reported number of transactions while scrap rates were ranging $350-$360/ldt for dry and $380-$400/ldt for wet cargo» concluded the report.

Nikos Roussanoglou, Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide