Posted on Feb 15, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
There are many ways to fish, Here I will introduce some fishing methods that I familiar with to you.
Fly Fishing
With fly fishing, various materials are used to design a very lightweight lure called a fly. Fish think the fly is an insect and they take the bait on, or just above, the surface of the water. It takes a little practice, but fly fishing is a pure and exciting way to fish.
Bait Casting
Bait casting is a style of fishing that relies on the weight of the lure to extend the line into the target area. Bait casting involves a revolving-spool reel (or “free spool”) mounted on the topside of the rod. Bait casting is definitely an acquired skill. Once you get the hang of the technique (check out the casting animation), you will be casting your lures right on target into the structures where fish are feeding and hanging out.
Still Fishing
Still fishing is a versatile way to go. You can do it from a pier, a bridge, an anchored boat or from shore. You can still fish on the bottom or off the bottom in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams for a variety of species. And you can still fish during most seasons and during any part of the day. Your equipment and the size of the hooks and bait you use depends on what kind of fish you¹re after. But your best equipment for still Fishing is patience. You have to wait for the fish to bite.
Drift Fishing
Drift fishing allows you to fish over a variety of habitats as your boat drifts with the currents or wind movement. You can drift fish on the bottom or change the depth with a bobber or float. Natural baits work best. But jigs, lures and artificial flies will produce good results, too. You can drift fish on ponds, lakes, rivers and streams any time of the day and year.
There are a number of manufacturer on the market making quality products for salwater fishing – like shimano fishing reels, daiwa reels and penn reels.
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
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Posted on Mar 14, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
Any lures you can recommend? I’m doing some fishing in lake Ontario off the shore.
I’m just catch and release Fishing for fun, doesn’t matter to me what I catch. Thanks for the quick response
Lake Ontario has many species of fish: lake trout, brown trout, small mouth etc.
a multispecies bait like rapala floating baits or in-line spiners like panther martins will cover multiple species. small swimbaits are easy too.
but what are you fishing for?
lures dont require additional bait.
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
and do u know where to buy any (in australia by the way and not on the internet)
The turn in the hook makes it harder for the fish to throw it.
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 under Fishing Knots |
Hi
I’ve just bought myself a simple rod, which I’ll use to surfcast.
That’s basically the ONLY technical term I know so far haha 
My line has a floater, 5 small lead weights (is that enough?) a metal wire-thing at the end of which is the lure.
Can anyone tell me what knots I need to know, especially the one used to attach the "metal wire" to the nylon?
Is there a website where I can find basic diagrams explaining all the essential points I need to know concerning my rod and line?
Thanks
P.S: don’t adivse me to ask at a tackle shop, I’m in Central America, the vocabulary will be lost on me and of no help for further internet research – need it "en ingles"
Try this site:
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexFishing.php
Posted on Mar 13, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
Bass fishing with topwater baits is without a doubt the most fun you can have fishing for large or smallmouth bass. People watch these bass tournaments on the tube and see all these pros using plastic and spinner baits jigs and crankbaits, forget about the fun and excitement you get with topwater baits. Topwater baits create great action and stories to pass on to family and fishing friends.
The best time I find for topwater bass fishing is in summer, the colder the water the slower the response, and the more you have to work that bait. Early morning and evening are best for topwater bass fishing.
Of course weather effects your choice of lures also, on a bright sunny day it is better to have a light wind to go with it, a bit of a chop makes the bass less spooky. On a calm sunny day use a heavier lure and lighter line for longer casts. Bass tend to become real spooky in calm and clear water, so the further the cast from you the better off you’ll be.
Wind can also change the type of topwater bait you can use I believe that when the wind comes up you should use a smaller bait that makes a lot of noise. The larger baits just plow through the chop, while the smaller baits ride the chop and still make that enticing noise to get the strike you want. Also try to fish through the troughs created by the wind.
Bass fishing topwater baits has some of it’s own quirks you want to be able to make pinpoint casts to cover areas and make a clear retrieve. Most of your topwater bass fishing will be done in shallow water over weed beds, flats and around objects and shoreline cover. The majority of bass population remains in shallow water all summer.
To fish bass with topwater baits cast about a foot or two past your target and bring it as close to the cover as possible. If you do not get a strike after the first few feet reel in and try again and make another cast. Fishing cover like this there is no need to reel the bait all the way to the boat. Work the bait slowly to get that strike from the bass that is hiding in the shadows and under cover. Have patience when fishing topwater baits, let the ripples disapear, and let the bait sit a few seconds before you make you retrieve.
When the bass strikes a topwater bait, wait till you feel the fish before you set the hook. If you try to set that hook when you first see the strike you’ll miss more than you will catch. I can’t count the times that lure has been nocked back towards me by the bass striking that topwater bait.
Now for some of the most popular baits, Poppers are among the oldest of topwater bass fishing lures. They have the dished out face with the line tie in the middle. When retrieved they make a slash noise or “bloop” when popped. Poppers work best in warm, calm, shallow, clear water. You get your action from the rod tip not reeling. The harder you snap the bait the more noise and commotion created.
Stickbaits are rounded, hot-dog shaped lures usually plastic or wood. weighted to float nose up. The only action they have is what the angler ads to make them work. These baits have appeal for big bass, just using the jerk, then real up slack and jerking again produces a good eratic side to side motion that gets lots of attention from bass.
Propbaits are cigar shaped and fitted with propellers on one or both ends. Propbaits can be worked fast or slow, quiet or loud, but stop and go retrieves are best. The bass will let you know what is best so vary your retrieve. Be sure to experiment, propbaits are dynamite around sunken logs, lily pads, and shallow cover. Be sure the blades on the lure run freely,
Wobblers and Crawlers, these baits are particularly best at night or early morning, Examples of these are the Jitterbug or the Crazy Crawler. They make a loud plopping sound when retrieved steadily. Use a steady slow retrieve for the best results with this bass bait.
Buzzbaits are a little like spinnerbaits desingned to be fished on the surface. There are two types, the opposite wire types, with the blade above the hook, and the inline type with everything on one shaft. Excellent for clear water, and pick up less weeds. Again experiment with your working of this bait, twitching and vary speeds to create different noises.
Weedless Spoons are also in this category, designed to be fished in dense cover, either through the thickest weeds, lily pads, or grass. They go through the toughest cover you can find. Fishing with weedless spoons for bass you will want to be using heavy fishing tackle, rods and reels. I like to point my rod tip at the lure on my retrieve, and again here be patient and allow the bass to take the lure.
Jack Phillips
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/bass-Fishing-topwater-baits-54956.html
Posted on Mar 13, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
The question is often asked…Is it easy to fish for bass? You could ask this question to a hundred fisherman and half would respond yes and the other half no. Bass fishing technique will determine whether you are successful or not. Bass can be such an intelligent fish that you have to stay one step ahead of the game to be in the race.
Bass fishing technique incorporates several areas and no one technique is more important than the other. More so a combination of things with the one obvious aim of snaring a fish. Let’s look firstly at the casting and luring technique.
The Cast And Retrieval
The cast is fairly straight forward. Casting a reasonable distance is the preferred option. The retrieval of the line is where you should be paying particular attention. You need to tantalize the fish into striking your bait and one way of doing this is simply retrieving the line in short sharp bursts rather than just bringing it back in a straightforward, boring motion. An insect travelling across the water would hop and skip in a stop start fashion and bass find this hard to resist. To them it’s food and if your bait is imitating the exact same movement, your chances of inviting the fish to grab your bait increase significantly.
Practice And Technique
Bass fishing technique involves a lot of prepatory work. It may seem a little complicated to the novice and that’s expected but once they get the “bass fishing bug” into their system they become hooked for want of a better word. Here are a few things to consider:
– Know your area. If you a travelling to foreign waters get some understanding of the peculiarities of the area. – Your gear should be maintained and up to scratch. For example, are your hooks sharp? – If using worms, Texas rigged worms are preferred. Suspend the bait rather than submerging it. It’s usually recommended that the bait be suspended for between 80-90% of the time. – Except when jigging the bait in the retrieval motion, try and keep it as still and straight as possible. I’ve said the bass are a smart fish; they know what’s natural and what’s not, believe me! – Many experienced fisherman will tell you to try and avoid clear waters and stick to the murky areas. If your technique is up to scratch, then clear shouldn’t really be a problem. Again, avoid the temptation to just drag the bait along the water. It’s lazy and the fish aren’t stupid. – Fishing at night will get you excellent results with bass. They are adept at seeing in the dark.
Spring is generally regarded as the favored time for fishing bass. However, in recent years, many anglers are starting to discover the joys of winter fishing. Obviously, you’ll need a little extra clothing during the winter but for prey like the smallmouth bass, your chances are increased sharply.
Bass fishing technique will differ slightly from angler to angler but the basic principles usually apply. Just remember not to get too hung up on applying the techniques correctly first time. Just enjoy the Fishing!
Dean Caporella
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/how-to-increase-your-catch-with-good-bass-fishing-technique-76507.html
Posted on Mar 13, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
A waterproof camera is almost as essential as a solid rod when you’re Fishing or snorkling. In a recent issue of BoatU.S. Magazine, a panel…
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Posted on Mar 12, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
How to attach a fish hook without an eye to the end of your fishing line. This is the knot used by Japanese commercial longline fishermen to attach eyeless fish hooks to their traces. Usually braid line is used but this hook knot also works when tied with nylon fishing line. This Fishing knot is often used in flasher rigs imported from China.
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Posted on Mar 12, 2010 under Fishing Knots |
Erik Luzak of GetREELed.com shows you how to tie the durable Palomar Knot
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Posted on Mar 12, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
Just when anglers thought they’d seen it all, Rapala creates another game-changing lure. First there was the Original Floater™. Then came the Shad Rap®, followed by the X-Rap®. Now the new Minnow Rap® kicks off the next revolution in lure technology.
When fish are being fussy and stubborn, tie on this bad boy and you’ll see an attitude adjustment in seconds.
The Minnow Rap combines the legendary Shad Rap action with a tight wobbling action in a minnow profile. Constructed out of balsa, the Minnow Rap’s action is tighter and displays unique performance techniques that make this minnow-shaped lure one-of-a-kind.
The Minnow Rap is perfect for trolling and casting. On the troll the Minnow Rap runs at 12 feet, and at seven feet on the cast. Six classic patterns feature a clear deep-diving lip and VMC black nickel hooks.
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