Archive for July, 2008
Are You Using The Right Bass Fishing Lures?
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear on the July 29, 2008
The amateur and competitive nature of bass fishing draws a large amount of followers and it continues to keep its high place in the popularity stakes. However, using the right fishing lures and bait is the secret of success in this particular sport. The time of day or night you are fishing, the location, and depth and type of water are all things to be taken into consideration when deciding which bass lures and bait to use. To become familiar with the most common and effective choices, consider the following suggestions:
Jigs
A lot of experienced fishermen and women stand by jigs (heavy baits with one hook) as being the most useful all around baits, especially in clear to slightly murky waters. Jigs are good for attracting inactive fish and getting the attention of those who are buried deep. When using this type of lure, keep in mind that jigs are meant to create presentation, where success comes in making them appear noticeably alive. The ideal water temperature for this bass fishing lure is below 60 degrees. They are also perfect for night-fishing.
Do You Prefer Rubber Worms?
Gone is the bother of dealing with real worms when you choose to use rubber ones which work equally as well. An added weight in the structure of the lure allows a slow descent to the bottom of your fishing location. Bass will bite at your rubber worm - if you’re lucky. Otherwise, just reel it back in and try again.
Try Spinner Baits
Spinner baits are unusual in shape and made of an oversized metal attachment which, as the name suggest, spins in the water. This kind of lure draws the fish by the disturbance it makes in the water. Spinner baits are year-round lures that especially work well during the spawning season when bass are less desperate to feed.
Crank Baits
Crank lures work by imitating the motion of an injured fish and are used as top water lures or as sinkers. In addition, the cranking noise attracts the bass but the approach needs to be slow in order to give the impression of a fish the bass can easily feed off.
Top Water Poppers
While poppers are similar to crank baits, they are set aside solely as a top water lure. They make a popping noise as they move across water and are best used in the summer, when slow reeling is the way to go.
Grubs
Grubs can be especially useful for smallmouth fishing, as they are geared towards larger catches. Grubs are bare jig heads with a soft-plastic body added to a hook. When a highland reservoir is short of ample cover, this type of lure is extremely successful. Grubs are most effective in deep, clear waters, with smoke, salt and pepper, yellow and white being the best colors to use.
Target Your Bass with Tube Baits
When surrounded with inactive fish or angling in clear water, tube jigs target the bass wonderfully. A 6 to 6.5 foot rod with medium action and a spinning reel is best for these shallow water drop baits.
Vibrating Lures
Plastic or metal is used to create the vibrating lures that generate a tremor when retrieved out of the water. The lure sinks to the bottom and does not get lost in particularly deep waters. A variety of spinner baits are offered in this category, including tailspinners, which are heavy, compact baits of metal that uses a small spinner to attract the bass. Use vibrating lures when fishing about stumps, close to river currents, on deep channel drop-offs, and over waterlogged grass beds.
The Right Polarized Sunglasses For The Right Conditions
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear on the July 18, 2008
When anglers are in their boats, sweating bullets in the sweltering heat , the last thing they want to do is deal with is glare. The glare of the sun rays tend to be very bothersome when you are already frustrated from the heat and fish that won’t bite.
Today, polarized fishing glasses are pretty much a permanent fixture in a fisherman’s equipment. Novices might think that standard sunglasses will be enough and provide the right protection, but there are some problems with standard sunglasses on the water. Polarized Fishing Glasses have a polarized film added to the lens. The film has microscopic lines that serve as a filter to block the horizontal light that is reflected towards the eye as it bounces off of the water’s flat surface. The polarized lens cuts the glare of rays that hit the water, so the glasses replace the glare, while still providing the ability to see into the water.
When anglers see deeper in the water, they are able identify spawn beds, schools of fish, structures, and drop-offs. However, improved visibility is not the only benefit of polarized fishing glasses. Ultra-violet rays can burn the eye, so anglers are showing their retina some love when they wear their glasses. If you want your eyes to take care of you, you must first take care of them. Oh, and don’t forget about lure projectiles and out of control hooks. Accidents happen! When you wear polarized fishing glasses, you kill a few fish with one stone: you are protecting your peepers from UV rays, you are improving visibility, and you are keeping them out of harm’s way.
Not to mention, you can also be stylish when you polarize. But don’t put style before your safety - that will only defeat the purpose. The different lens colors offer different benefits:
Copper lens are used on cloudy days.
Yellow lenses enhance light and serve better during dusk or early morning.
Brown lenses are better for sensitive eyes.
Grey lens would be considered general purpose.
Never forget that you get what you pay for. Purchasing a good pair of fishing sunglasses will be well worth the investment. Most start out around $100, but never put a price on safety. Fishing Sunglasses are as essential as hooks, rods, and lures. They not only protect against the elements, they also aid and assist when stalking your prey.
Happy Fishing!
Fly Fishing Rods And Tackle Tips
Posted in Fly Fishing on the July 12, 2008
Fishing gear can consist of many different items. Whenever you are involved in fishing or any other outdoor hobbie you need to discover the right gear. You will need a certain type of gear to go out fly fishing you need to determine what type of fisherman you are then[spin] you can [spin]choose the right fishing gear.
fly fishing tackle
Depending on what type of fish you are wanting to catch you may need a special a freshwater fisherman you will need gear such as a rod, reel, lures, sinkers, bobbers, line and hooks to start out with.
If you are fishing for a certain type of fish you may first need to ask someone about getting the right type of fishing equipment. As for fishing rods a six foot rod that is medium weight is pretty common and a popular choice in fishing gear.
fishing tackle shops
You will need a good fishing line that will not break when you reel a fish up to the bank or up to your boat. You can buy different strengths of fishing line for the size of fish you are trying to catch. Fishing line should be made of a tough nylon string. You should pick out a fishing line to meet your particular situation when fishing. Sinkers help to hold your lure in a certain water depth. This is important to keep your lure in the right place in the water where all the fish are located.
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Weights help to make your lures go out further when you cast. They can help to get your lure in difficult spots. These things are important fishing gear that you can’t do without. Bobbers are great if you are fishing with live bait. They will bobble up and down when a fish is biting your bait. This will alert you when to set the hook and start reeling in the fish.
If you are fishing with live bait you may select night crawlers, minnows and other live bait to actually catch a fish. Lures can also be used to catch fish and are a very popular type of fishing gear. They come in many styles colors and sizes to attract all kinds of fish. Without using certain types of fishing gear you would not have a very nice fishing trip. Using the right fishing gear can make for a very successful fishing experience.