John C. Banks
The author maintains seafood related websites including http://www.charter-guide.info/, http://www.fresh-seafood.net, and http://www.commercial-fishing.org/.
Articles by this Author
Organic Garden Fertilizers Made From Seafood Products
- By John C. Banks
- Published 07/15/2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
Organic gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors and grow beautiful flowers, fruits and vegetables An important step in organic gardening is soil preparation
Travel to Virginia Beach and Experience a Deep Sea or Striped Bass Fishing Charter Trip
- By John C. Banks
- Published 07/14/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Inshore fishing on Virginia Beach charter boats may include trips for striped bass, sea bass, and both red and black drum while offshore fishing charters target tuna, sharks, dolphin, billfish and other species The area is world famous for its saltwater fishing
Saltwater Fish Of The Pacific Northwest - Alaska, Washington, Oregon And Northern California
- By John C. Banks
- Published 04/14/2008
- Recreation & Leisure
- Unrated
Pacific Halibut
Pacific halibut are the largest flatfish in the ocean They can weigh up to 500 -700 pounds and can grow up to 9 feet long
New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia And North Carolina Saltwater Fishing
- By John C. Banks
- Published 04/14/2008
- Recreation & Leisure
- Unrated
The Mid Atlantic region has excellent fishing for several species of saltwater fish Popular inshore fish of the region include Atlantic croakers, bluefish, sea bass, spot, summer flounder, red drum, striped bass, tautog and weakfish
Billfish - White Marlin, Blue Marlin And Swordfish
- By John C. Banks
- Published 04/1/2008
- Recreation & Leisure
- Unrated
Virginia is known for its billfishing, including white marlin, blue marlin and swordfish These three magnificent fish are found in practically the same areas and it's even possible to catch all three fish on the same trip, although triple headers of billfish are rare events
Choosing And Buying Gourmet Seafood - Wild American Shrimp
- By John C. Banks
- Published 01/10/2008
- Food and Drink
- Unrated
When selecting items for a seafood feast, wild caught American shrimp are popular among gourmet cooks Shrimp are not only recognized for outstanding flavor but they can be an important part of a healthy diet
Choices For Buying, Cooking And Enjoying Fish
- By John C. Banks
- Published 01/10/2008
- Food and Drink
- Unrated
Wild Salmon
There are six species of Pacific salmon - chum, coho, king (chinook), pink, sockeye and steelhead - and all are wild Wild West coast salmon are harvested commercially in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and much of Canada

