I can hear you saying now…..a Creek Chub Perch Scale Wiggle Fish? What in the world is that? Well, since you asked, I’m going to tell you. It’s the lure that caught the world record bass over 73 years ago.
Yep, George W. Perry, was fishing with this lure on June 2, 1932, when he was 19 years old to catch food to eat. Instead he caught the fish of a lifetime, a 22 pound 4 ounce largemouth bass. George and a friend named J.E. Page was fishing Montgomery Lake in Georgia when George caught the 32 1/2 inches in length and 28 1/2 inches in girth largemouth bass.
The fish was taken to Helena, Georgia where the fish was weighed, measured, recorded and notorized. Wonder how many ounces was lost in the traveling to Helena? Since the record has been standing for so long the largemouth bass is Georgia’s Official State Fish.
If you would like to fish that same lake where the world record was caught it’s part of the Department of Natural Resources’ Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Did I mention how much George got for catching this monster fish? Well, Field And Stream was having a fishing contest and for this amazing fish George received a total of $75.00. Today a world record bass would start at $8,000,000 and go upwards plus endorsements.
George died in a plane crash in 1974.
Charles E. White has fished 50 years for bass from California to Florida. In his lifetime, it is estimated that he has caught over 6,000 bass. His biggest bass is a 12 pound 14 ounce that hangs on his wall in his office. His tips and techniques have helped many people who have never fished for bass before become successful anglers.
He also has fished with the Pros in Florida.
His website is at:
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Different fishing reels are needed for different waters and fishing styles.
Fishing reels are the most essential component of fishing gear. However, there are so many manufacturers and so many different types of fishing reels, how do you know which one is best for you. The three main kinds reels – spin casting, bait casting, and spinning all have their pros and cons. The type you need depends on what kind of fishing you do.
Using a fishing reel for the first time can be frustrating, especially if they style of reel is new to you. Beginners often start with a closed-face reel which helps keep the line from tangling. The most popular style is probably the spin-cast or spinning reel. With these the reel hangs under the rod and the line is held on an open spool. The line is controlled by a bail for casting and tension knobs for controlling the fight. Casting takes a little practice, but keeping your forefinger pressing the line against the handle before casting will prevent the line from coming off the spool.
Baitcasting on the other hand takes a fair bit of practice in order to become accurate and avoid line tangles. You must master controlling the tension of the line. To do this you need to match the weight of the lure to the tension on the line and then finally the power of your cast. But once you do, they’re great fun and allow very accurate casts in very tight spots. For this reason alone they are a popular choice with pro bass fishers.
Learning to use all three types of fishing reels will give you an enormous advantage when you go fishing. By matching your reel and other fishing gear to your type of fishing you will have much greater success.
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Sport fishers enjoy bass fishing tremendously especially if they succeed in catching their prey, and can prove very rewarding, whatever size or specie it may be. In order to achieve success in catching fish, it is necessary to study some tips.
Ranging from how to classify the fish down to the techniques in securing hold on the bait, many fishermen have their own advice and tips that are useful to both the novice and pro alike. Bass fishing tips are given with the purpose of helping the angler catch fish.
The first and most important tip is to become familiar with the fish you are going to catch. It is important for sport fishers to have an idea of their nature as well as their breeding activities. By researching thoroughly on their biological history, appearance, and their strengths and weaknesses, this will help you in order to catch them.
Take for example the regular black bass. It is wise to determine what their scientific names are and relate them to other fish. Maybe you will find that its characteristics maybe similar to that of a largemouth bass. By doing so, you can plan with similar details on catching the black bass just like of the largemouth bass. By tweaking your techniques accordingly, you will be able to be ready for catching both types. It’s best practice to be prepared for changes in circumstances.
Next is your preferred destination. Consider destinations suitable to your preferences. If you are passionately devoted in the study of certain specie of bass fish, for example, a peacock bass, then the Amazon River or any river tributaries that nestles in the jungle of the South American continent is the best place for you.
If you are in pursuit of a largemouth bass, then the waters of the North American continent is best suited for your purpose. Be familiar with the terrain, if you have to, trail several kilometres before you reach the river you want to catch fish. Just as much as researching into the fish itself, it is important to find out as much as possible about the surroundings and characteristics of the landscape, and prime positions for catching fish.
Season is also an important tip to consider. In knowing, what your prey’s characteristics are and becoming familiar of the terrain of your selected place, you can now associate them with the season. What are the different seasons over there? Do fish come out in this particular kind of season? Knowing this before setting out can really save you time, and bring in a lot more fish. After all, you could be waiting patiently, and the fish aren’t even due to come out!
For example, summer is one of the seasons most sport fishers look forward to. Summer is when the bass’ biological systems functions more effectively. Also, their system is accustomed in growing themselves rapidly at water temperatures that range from seventy up to eighty degrees Fahrenheit. Other than that, their prey such as small school of fishes, crayfishes, and waterweeds grow rapidly during summer and provides them enough food that result in duplicating rapidly other than any season in a year.
After careful consideration on what season to do your bass fishing, it is time to think about the fishing arsenals to use. Try to know and master the function it offers, and maximize the use of the fishing gears. Do not ever forget the basics of each gear and familiarize yourself with the latest trends.
Here are some of the basics of spinner baits, a kind of lure in catching fish. It is one of the most versatile bait because it can be placed in any cover without hassle. Each combination of the colors, blades, and its style will help you lure the fish you want to catch. Spinner baits will be of help if you know the basics of handling and manoeuvring it. Let your bait be more of an asset and not of a liability to you.
The method of catching your prey will be the most important tip you should not forget. How can I maximize the use of my bait? How can I properly handle the fish once it strikes my bait? Peacock bass, for instance, have enormous power within and can throw you out of your fishing vessel if not handled properly.
The best thing to do is to keep your feet planted on the floor of your boat and once the peacock bass strikes your bait, manoeuvre your rod towards you and not away from you.
Now, are you ready to lure your prey?
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Night feeding speckled trout chasing live shrimp skipping across the surface are exciting to watch and are usually easy to catch. At times their numbers can be quite large and their rapid popping and slurping while feeding can make the water appear as if someone is repeatedly tossing in handfuls of gravel.
Typically, plastic bait tails or double rigged jigs/worms are the number one choice of most night fishermen. Popular colors that will usually work anywhere on the coast are the standard: white, hot pink, red, and chartreuse.
At times, however, the specks are quite skillful at ignoring the artificial baits while feeding in a frenzy on the hapless shrimp and baitfish that float by in the current. If you should encounter this situation, the problem is your bait. It does not match the mental pattern the fish have for what they are feeding on and changing colors will likely not have much effect. They may also have become “trained” to ignore the same looking baits that bombard them night after night.
One thing that will usually get their attention, though, when they are feeding but ignoring underwater baits is to switch to a 3-1/2 inch, or so, topwater bait. The topwater will remain in the direction the fish are looking, which is up, and it’s going to get a whole lot more eyeballs focused on it, especially if it rattles. The change in fish hook ups should be immediate and dramatic.
One little trick to supercharge a topwater, and really upset the other anglers around you, is to add a bucktail trailer with either a small single or treble hook at the end. Just tie about a 6 inch piece of monofilament line (15 to 20 lb. test is all you need) to the rear eye of the topwater, and the hook and bucktail to the other. Bucktail colors that work great are red, white, yellow and chartreuse. This also works extremely well on a spoon.
Night fishing is a sure way to beat the summer heat on the Gulf Coast, just don’t forget the mosquito spray.
Gary Ralston is publisher of Gulf Coast Fisherman magazine. Gulf Coast Fisherman has been published for saltwater fishermen since 1976 and covers all states on the Gulf Coast.
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Fishing can be a relaxing way to spend your weekends. It has been proven that fishing is one of the all-time treasured experiences of thousands of American families. However, any sport has its dangerous side and fishing is no exemption.
Majority of fishing equipment have sharp tools such as metal hooks which may lead to accidents when the fishing environment unexpectedly changes for the worse. Storms, hurricanes, wild currents, and other mishaps, could spoil your fishing trip.
If you are planning to go on a fishing expedition with family or friends, here is a list of urgent situations and what preparations you need to face each scenario.
1) Weather – Before packing up your bags and traveling to you fishing spot, consult or be aware of the weather conditions for the day and the following days. Whether you are fishing on shores or in a boat, you should be cautious of the conditions such as flash floods, storm movements and darkening of the skies. When signals such as extreme lightning strikes, you should head to dry land immediately.
Having a sun-drenched day is not really an “appropriate fishing day.” You should be aware that spending many hours with exposure to the sun could damage your skin. Be prepared by bringing sun block to avoid sunburns. You should be aware of heat sickness symptoms such as nausea, breathing difficulty, lightheadedness, and unable to concentrate on tasks. Prepare a supply of water or liquid beverages to keep hydrated.
2) Sharp fishing equipments – Since fishing includes many sharp tools, you should always be prepared to treat injuries by packing disinfectants such as medicated lotion or spray and hydrogen peroxide. If an incident leads the skin to bleed, you would need bandages, cotton or paper towel. Bring your own first aid kit.
3) Tangles – One of the most common fishing hindrances is wherein your line is caught in anything surrounding your fishing spot such as trees, logs, etc. Try to get your line or fishing rod out of the tangle immediately to avoid the problem that could lead into a major accident. You could either snap off the branches of the tree or carefully and slowly remove your line away from where it is tangled.
4) Bait – When you run out of bait, it could spoil your while fishing trip. Avoid this by splitting up the rest of the bait into halves, quarters or thirds. The worm, even if divided, could still move, so the divided worms could still lure your target fish.
Be prepared to face any scenario to keep your fishing adventure as relaxed as possible. With all these in mind, you could enjoy your fishing trip safely and successfully.
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Fishing Gem #1 – When Is Best?
If you are in a boat and plan to anchor and bottom fish, get out there before the sun goes down and set up .
Over many years, it has been noticed that a good bite usually starts 2 hours before sunrise. Use an alarm clock to make sure you don’t miss it!
You want to be set up and ready to wet-bait a half hour before the sun sets. Anchoring and cooking needs to be done prior to the sunset. Cooking while evening fishing can be hazardous and spills may occur!
One of the reasons to be all set up at least 30 minutes before dark is that there is usually a minor bite ½ hour before or after either sunrise or sunset. Typically they feed shallower during this minor bite – about 30 feet down in many cases.
Remember, on most bodies of water, the remaining minutes at twilight can be absolutely magical for fishermen.
Fishing Gem #2 – Go Towards The Light!
For good fast action (in either saltwater or freshwater), try to fish around piers with lights on the end of them. Most successful night fishing excursions occur around lights on buoys or piers.
Fishing Gem #3 – Can’t Forget The Stream Fishermen!
Brown trout are so active after dark that it sometimes is possible to fish in just one pool and, in a good stream, take one trout after another. Use very large dry flies, oversized streamers, wet flies, and nymphs. The larger flies are easier for night-feeding trout to locate. You should fish them very slowly. With wet and streamer flies you can leave them suspended in the current near the surface and frequently take trout, although this system would not normally work during the day. Big dry flies can be drawn slowly along the surface of the water in a jerking motion to help attract trout. Some fishermen use small popping bugs when fishing for trout at night.
Fishing Gem #4 – Things To Know About Hooking Up With Stripers
Most successful Striper fishing excursions occur around lights on buoys or docks in deep water (up to 100 feet!).
There are also reports that Stripers will not go near an area where dead Stripers have been dumped for days. Some believe dead or wounded Striper let off an odor that keeps others away.
In most lakes, you will be more successful using jig heads than hooks and sinkers and Shad are a much more effective bait than anchovies.
Fishing Gem #5 – Keep That Bait Alive And Kickin’!
One secret to keeping your bait alive while waiting for the sun to set is to paint the inside of your bait tank black. Bait fish will typically swim towards the light, which in daylight would mean they are banging themselves against the sides of your bait tank. Your bait will live much longer if you eliminate daytime light, so they will stay in one place to avoid self-destruction.
Fishing Gem #6 – Listen Up!
When you fish after dark, always be alert for signs of feeding fish. At night your normally hear feeding fish before you see their swirls or splashes. When you hear a fish break the surface, chuck your lure to the spot as soon as possible. Remember that fish often have trouble locating a lure at night, so make repeated casts to spots you think hold fish.
Fishing Gem #7 – Deep Water Essential
Under deep-water conditions, you should to use a bait-caster in combination with a long graphite rod that has a lot of backbone. This setup will enable you to move a lot of line and will ensure a solid hook set in the deeper water. In addition, you should also utilize your black light to carefully watch the bow in your line to detect subtle strikes as the bait drops. These tactics will produce when fish are holding to a deep-water pattern and most other areas are not producing.
Fishing Gem #8 – It Ain’t All Peaches And Cream On A Boat!
The possible downsides of night fishing are that you need to limit your group socializing and partying; it just won’t work if you want to catch fish. It’s also not recommended for young children, and not for more than 2 to a boat, unless the boat is large. If you had to ride out a storm, it would be a bit scarier than in the day. If the fishing is good (which it usually is at night), be willing to alter your sleep patterns.
Fishing Gem #9 – Lake Fishing Keys To Success
Main lake points offer excellent opportunities to catch fish at night. If the action slows down, come back later and you can catch additional fish from the exact same point.
Colors ranging from red/black, blue/black, green/black to chartreuse/orange seem to work well on all lakes throughout the summer. It is wise to carry a wide assortment of colors, weights, and blade sizes to meet the demands of the fish.
Main lake points and secondary points are key areas that attract fish at night throughout the summer months. Basically, the fish are inactive during the day due to the hot temperatures and will suspend in deep water off of the points. However they will move onto the points at night to ambush schools of baitfish. These locations are fairly easy to locate and can be fished very quickly allowing you to cover a lot of water in a short period of time.
Fishing Gem #10 – Live-Bait Catching!
Obviously have some bait jigs ready when you need to replenish your stock of live bait on board. For rapid bait catching, the Evening Secret is one of the best solutions, especially at night.
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When nymph fly fishing, the angler is imitating the juvenile
stage of aquatic insects. As such, all fly fishing is done
underwater, not on top of it. Thus, unlike when dry fly fishing,
an angler will not see a rise or the fish itself pop through the
surface when gulping in a fly.
Additionally, unlike dry fly fishing, when using nymphs an angler
will usually not be able to see the actual fly itself. Not being
able to see the fly itself is probably what gives anglers new to
fly fishing with nymphs the most problems, as it needless to say
makes it more difficult to detect strikes and set the hook.
Yet another challenge of nymph fly fishing is that the nymphs are
frequently floated along or just near the river bottom. As such,
the nymph will constantly be “bumping” into underwater
obstructions – particularly rocks. All these little bumps cause
beginner anglers to mistake these bumps for strikes (as the
strike indicator will momentarily pause when the nymph hits a
rock). And, of course, sooner or later, the nymph will actually
hook a rock or log, leading to the fun of getting the fly unstuck
from whatever it hooked.
Finally, the angler who is fly fishing with nymphs will have to
use methods to get their fly down into the water. Comparatively,
dry fly fishing is easy where all fishing occurs right on the
surface.
Everything in dry fly fishing is two dimensional. With nymph
fishing, however, the angler will need to determine how deep the
trout are and then figure out how to get their fly to that depth
– adding a 3rd dimension to their fly fishing. To accomplish this
requires being able to know how to get your nymph to the right
depth, as well as making accurate casts.
To top this off, trout tend to be much more subtle when they eat
nymphs. Unlike in dry fly fishing, when trout often times hit a
fly really hard, trout unfortunately don’t show this
characteristic with nymphs. This is probably due to the fact that
the bulk of a trout’s diet is in the form of nymphs. Whatever the
reason, though, a trout tends to “slurp” in nymphs gently – often
times just being lazy and waiting for the nymph to float right to
it. Because of this, setting the hook properly (and knowing when
to do it) when fly fishing with nymphs is extremely important for
success.
These are the challenges of fly fishing with nymphs. And these
same challenges are generally what put off many a fly fisherman
from attempting nymph fishing – all the more so if they just
happen to be fly fishing on a river known for top-water hatches
(even though the exact same river may have even better
sub-surface fishing!).
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We all know how effective tubes fished on internal weighted heads can be. The fact is that if you only use them this way, you are seriously hampering the true potential of this bait and its versatility. I’ve discovered, many years ago that fishing a tube in weed choked waters was a great way to catch fish. The problem I encountered was the open hook continuously and unmercifully getting snagged all day long. To combat this, I simply tried to rig the tube on a Texas rig. Ultimately I settled on a brass and glass type rig that has always scored well for me. This rig mixes sexy tubes, scent and sound to form a complete package of bass grabbing attention.
Equipment: 6-6 medium fast action spinning rod. The best rods for this method are high modulus models with a solid backbone. I use a Kistler Helium LTA 6-6 He66MS. This rod provides me with light overall weight and a soft tip but also the brute gorilla strength to yank larger bass towards the boat. Not finesse fishing you say? Well consider that I normally use 8lb line and occasionally drop that down to lighter 6lb Yo Zuri Hybrid. Even in the thickest cover, I’ve gotten by with the lighter lines. You could utilize a 20lb super line like Sea King’s 20/6 or 14/4. These will help slice through vegetation with ease. I prefer a fairly fast ratio reel. For tubing, I go with Shimano, no surprise, Sustain 2500 FD. This reel is as dependable as they come.
Terminal Tackle: My tube rig works best with brass Weenie Weights. I like 1/16 or 1/8 Top Brass Tackle Weenie Weights painted black. The weenie weight is simply a shorter, wider sliding bullet weight that is made of brass. This produces much better sound amplification and is environmentally friendly. For hooks, I use either Sugoi 3/0, 3/0 Owner Rig n hook or a 3/0 Gamakatsu EWG. What sets this method apart from standard Texas rigs is that I use a fire polished faceted glass bead. This accomplishes two things. First the bead reflects light and flashes. I truly believe that this is one of the best attributes of the rig. Secondly, the bead and the weenie weight slap back and forth, thus sometimes attracting fish to its location. The fire polished, faceted glass beads are super hard and will not cut your line.
The Tube: The ONLY tube I use is a Wicked Tube by Micro Munch Tackle. This bait is a thick walled hand dipped tube that holds the hook nicely. The double thick wall gives the tube durability and is necessary in the thick cover to prevent tearing. Fish do not hold on to the bait, they eat it. This tube is dipped in a salt impregnated plastic mix and then Kick N Bass scent is added to the plastic before the tubes are molded. This produces a tube that is noticeably stinky.
This tube rigged on a Sugoi 3/0 hook has figured for me in almost every tournament I’ve fished. If you have been paying attention so far, you will notice that this rig employs sight, scent, taste, and sound to tantalize Mr. Bass. If you’ve ever fished with the Wicked Tube you surely have noticed the oil slick the bait produces in the water. Its odor will have every cat in the neighborhood clawing to get in your dry storage box to get at them. I prefer the standard 4” tube but occasionally I will upgrade to the larger El Gordo style tube. This is a quad dipped tube that is extremely durable and adds insane bulk. It is truly different and I think that is why it works well for me, not too many other anglers throw it regularly. Its size alone may intimidate some. I’ve noticed it catches bigger fish as well.
Colors: I prefer the following colors; Green Pumpkin, Black Grape, Water Melon Magic, June Bug, Smoke Purple Flake, Road Kill Camo, and Black Red Flake. I match the glass bead to the bait. Black, Brown, Purple, or Green beads will match all the previously mentioned colors.
Rigging: This rig can be set up just like the traditional Texas rig. Slide the Weenie Weight up the line followed by the glass bead. It isn’t necessary to peg the weight or the bead. Next tie the hook on with a Palomar knot for strength. Bury the hook point about a 1/4 inch dead center in the head of the tube. Pull the hook through the side of the bait until the hook eye enters the tube head. Next pop the hook back into the side and pull the point through, penetrating through the opposite side of the tube (back out again). The tube should be straight. The point of the hook should be exposed and tight to the fleshy side of the tube. The exposed point allows for easier penetration on the hook set. The hook doesn’t have to penetrate the extra plastic in the tube, thus sticks into the fishes’ mouth with minimal effort.
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“With this rig I usually notice one of two things: either I feel the bass chewing on the tube, similar to a plastic worm pick up, or I don’t feel the bait at all which means a bass has picked it up and is usually moving off with it.”
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The Presentation
This tube is very effective in 8ft of water or less. Its light weight won’t allow it to be fished effectively beyond that depth. Because it is weedless, it can be fished just about anywhere and if you add a heavier weight, you can surely probe the depths with it. I prefer docks, boathouses, any overhead cover, inlet points, and flats. Of course the rig will work anywhere provided shallow cover can be found. The rig works when skipped under or through cover. This is what sets the rig apart from conventional tube rigs. The tube itself is weightless. When cast the Weenie weight falls away from the bait and slowly drifts to the bottom. The tube flutters to the bottom even slower. Its slow fall is a crucial trait to its success. Standard tube rigs that are internally weighted spiral to the bottom.
They are directly weighted and fall throughout the strike zone faster then the Texas rig. As the weight of the Texas tube rig slides forward, it slowly pulls the bait along. This is the reason I don’t use bait casting gear. Flipping and pitching are not accurate presentations for this rig. I aim to skip my bait past the target so it slowly falls through cover. After I cast to a piece of cover, I try to maintain a tight line because very often the bait is struck just as it enters the water. If I don’t feel a strike, then I may jiggle the rod tip to get the bead and weight to make some noise. I then let the tube fall on controlled slack line and cover the lower column of the water I’m working.
I don’t fish this bait in open water as I would prefer internally rigged tubes for that. I target specific visible cover and try to pick it apart as best as I can despite the “falling away from cover” action the bait has. Getting the bait to skip is the real art of an accurate presentation with this rig. Sometimes I will try to crash bait through cover so it actually passes by my target. This is because a forceful cast won’t allow the weight to create drag on the cast and keeps the bait on target. The bait will pass through the cover and remain in the strike zone longer. You might also be able to feather a skip cast to put the bait right on the target. The 1/16 oz weight won’t pull the bait as much as a heavier size.
Get the brass weight and glass working to produce some sound. I move the rod tip ever so slightly, perhaps only an inch or two at a time. You do not want to over exaggerate your movements. The slight movements are key because you do not want to physically move the bait while you are attempting to make it sound off.
The Bite: Many tube bites simply feel like a mushy wet rag on the end of the line sensation. With this rig I usually notice one of two things: either I feel the bass chewing on the tube, similar to a plastic worm pick up, or I don’t feel the bait at all which means a bass has picked it up and is usually moving off with it. This happens because the tube is weightless and the bass doesn’t feel resistance in the form of an unnatural internal weight. Normally the line will just start moving off. Polarized sunglasses are a must for this technique. It is important with this and most other jig techniques to “weigh the line”. What this means is to learn what the bait feels like in the water. Usually any lighter or heavier sensation is a strike. When I detect a strike I really like to crank the hook home. Even though I tend to use light line and set my drag tight, I rarely break off on a fish. Normally if I hang a monster, I will disengage the anti-reverse and back reel. I use a sweeping set as this allows me to move more line than the standard over the shoulder jig jerk. I’m not exaggerating when I say that fish don’t spit the tube out. They just don’t. They really do eat it.
Seasons
The Texas rig tube excels during the early spring and through early fall. I simply prefer to fish other baits at different times of the year. It is an excellent big fish attractor because it has a thick profile and doesn’t give off many, if any, negative cues. Rigged with a glass bead, it appeals to all bass senses’ and like I stated earlier, “These tubes get eaten”. The combination of salt and scent are hard for any bass to reject.
Gear Breakdown: Texas Tube Fishing Insanity
Rod: Kislter Helium LTA 6-6 M He66MS
Reel: Shimano Sustain FD 2500
Line: Yo Zuri Hybrid 8lb
Hook: Sugoi or Gamakatsu 2/0 or 3/0 EWG
Tube: Micro Munch Tackle Wicked Tube 4”
Terminal: Top Brass Tackle Brass weight and fire polished faceted Glass bead
Alternatives
The Texas rig tube is a very consistent producer. If by chance bass want a different look, there are several alternatives. I’m a big fan of finesse techniques from the West coast. My sleeper tube rig is the same rig, but with the bead pegged 18 inches above the hook. The sinker is still free to slide and a striking fish won’t feel extra weight. This rig can be crept along the bottom similar to a Carolina rig. This is a noisier presentation as the bead and weight are always in contact.
We all know that tubes are very versatile. I have used these tubes to work bass on inside/outside weed lines with amazing consistency the last few seasons. This is one of those great baits that nobody should be without. It can be especially important to guys who do not prefer to throw a jig.
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Craig DeFronzo has written over 300 articles that are bass fishing related within the past decade for several of the top bass fishing web sites and periodicals. He is the author of over 12 books and eBooks on bass fishing and is the creator of Micro Munch Tackle. He started a small bait company based on the belief that unique custom tackle would be more appealing to bass that are continuously bombarded by the same commercial baits every day. Custom baits and lighter tackle have helped him achieve success in competition. For more information on custom handmade baits and more articles and ebooks visit http://micromunchtackle.com/
Some people like to fly fish from their canoe. But there are advantages and disadvantages to this unusual combinations of activities.
People usually fly fish from land, standing still in water or from a larger boat. Fly fishing from a canoe may seem crazy at first, but there are many advantages to be had. There are also disadvantages, but after you overcome them, you are sure to have a wonderful fishing adventure.
Disadvantages
You will have to overcome some disadvantages before you even try to fly fish from a canoe. You might find it hard in the beginning to maintain control of your line since you are closer to the water than usual. If you catch a fish, you might find it difficult to reel in without tipping the canoe. Especially if it is a giant fish! Another disadvantage might be the tendency of the canoe to disturb the water. If you can stay motionless and are accustomed to the boat then disturbing the water will not be a problem. When you get over these few disadvantages, you will experience the best fishing ever!
Advantages
The advantages of fly fishing in a canoe are significant if you can overcome the disadvantages listed above. Being in a canoe lets the fisher go over more water quickly. This is essential for good fly fishing. You can also get into untapped fishing holes that otherwise they would not have been able to reach. Such locations usually do not allow motor boats, so a canoe is excellent! Another advantage is the silence. They do not have loud motors or propellers, only smooth, quiet rowing. This is an essential factor for fly fishers!
If you have a canoe, you are ready to try fly fishing. It is helpful for you to own the shortest canoe you can get. A shorter boat will make fly fishing a lot easier. Try it sometime. It is relaxing and fun.
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River dry fly fishing considered as the purest form of fly
fishing inspired generations of writers, artists, poets and
even philosophers to wax lyrical about its pleasures.
The gist to river dry fly fishing lies in the rise. Here,
the angler waits patiently for a rise to begin before
he or she starts to fish. And the art comes in persuading a
particular trout to take your artifical pattern among a host
of natural flies.
Rise forms vary widely from hour-to hour and river-to river.
From the way a trout breaks the surface (a rise), an
experienced angler can tell how and what the
trout feeds.
The classic rise is when a series of concentric rings fan
out on the surface as the trout confidently engulfs the fly
as it drifts past.
Trouts do not rise vertically in the water, instead they
drift back on the current to intercept the fly. The trout will then return to its station in the
stream, usually inbetween weed beds on a shallow gravel run,
under a bridge, overhanging tree or in a hatch pool, to
wait for the next free meal.
Other rises includes:
Nebbing rise occurs when the trout pushes its nose right out
of the water as heavy hatches of flies hover over its head.
Splashy rise is a violent splashing which usually
happens in the evening when the trout are after mayfly or
caddis.
Sipping rise happens when insects are trapped in the surface
film and usually leaves a bubble behind.
Sub-surface rise causes all the problems as the rtout seems
to be rising to take a surface fly, bt it is really taking
an emerging nymph. As it does so, it disturbs the water
making it looks like a proper rise.
Head and tail rise are usually seen in smooth stretches of
water to nymphs trapped below the surface film where the
whole fish appears.
The challenge comes in first identifying the fly that the
trout is taking, whether they are taking duns or spinners,
or if they are nymping sub-surface.
After selecting the correct fly, the next challenge comes in
persuading the trout to take it.
The observant dry-fly angler learns by experience to
recognize the different types of rise that commonly make.
This will help him to select the correct fly and present it
in a manner that the feeding fish will accept.
Once a correct imitation fly to match those that the trout
are taking is selected, get a position downstream and cast
at but not over the rising fish.
Highlighted are the common rises, to net that ‘big one’,
all you need is to match the correct fly to what the trout
is looking for and cast your rod!
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