Bass fishing lures are probably the most highly purchased of all
fishing lures today. Bass fishing today has become one the hottest sports among anglers. Like golf, Bass fishing tournaments
are common and becoming popular as tournament stakes are high. There are many manufacturers of bass fishing lures, companies
such as Heddon, Rapala, and Bass Pro Shops offer anglers sponsorship into tournaments for the serious angler that can prove
his or her level of professionalism.
These aggressive fish can be found in nearly any body of water throughout the
United States. Both large and small-mouth bass are habitually warm water fish, and are likely to hide in cover in hopes of
attacking their prey. Bass fishing lures come in many shapes, sizes and colors to help the angler mimic this prey.
Spinnerbaits
are one of the most popular and adaptable bass fishing lures ever invented. These effective fishing lures can be fished fast
or slow, in clear or murky water, at variety of depths.
Crankbaits are another commonly used bass fishing lure that come in all shapes and sizes covering
a full spectrum of colors. Crankbaits are comparatively simple to fish and can be very efficient when used in the right situations.
Diving depth is determined by the size of the lip or bill the longer the lip the deeper this bass fishing lure will dive.
Buzzbaits
produce a splashing, sputtering, and gurgling commotion which bass find hard to resist. This deafening line of bass fishing
lures when fished on the surface will often persuade bass to come out of deep cover.
Artificial worms and minnows are
also common bass fishing lures and will produce great results when others may fail.
Trolling for bass another excellent technique that works best in large rivers or lakes that have
long stretches of deep water with slow to moderate current. While trolling, bass fishing lures should remain in the water
at all times. Try varying depths until desired results are achieved. Trolling is a relatively easier technique as compared
to casting, and enables the amateur angler to cover more water thoroughly. Any of the bass fishing lures mentioned in this
article can be trolled effectively.
Choosing the right bass fishing lure depends on many conditions. Color plays an
important role of duplicating the baitfish in the particular body of water you are fishing. The size of the lure number of
blades etc, are just many things to consider when choosing your lure. With spring just around the corner, bass fishing
is sure to be a sport enjoyed by many.
There is probably no more popular fishing bait on the planet earth than the
good old worm. Just for the record, I'm not speaking of the colorful plastic things that Bass fishermen use. No, I'm speaking
of the real thing, a live worm and the best way to fish it. Some anglers believe it's as easy as buying a Styrofoam container
of worms, tying on a size 4 hook, and threading a worm onto that hook. Of course worm fishing cam be done this way (if you're
10 years old), but an angler can get a bit more technical and learn how to present their worm naturally by employing a set
of gang hooks.
Worm fishing becomes as much of an art as fly fishing when a set of gang hooks
and ultra light gear are used. So what is a set of gang hooks? A set of gang hooks is simply two small hooks tied in tandem.
You see, two small hooks tied in tandem allow the angler to present the worm in a completely natural way. The live worm that
you're fishing with ends up looking the same as if you just took a live worm and through it in the water. A set of gang hooks
is the only way to go worm fishing, in my opinion.
So how do you get your hand on some of these gang hooks? You can buy them from somewhere like JRWfishing.com,
or with a little research you can tie them yourself. If you what to tie them yourself, simply do a little knot research and
you'll be on your way. I personally like to use small hooks (size 10), but size 8 seem to work well for worm fishing as well.
If the hooks are too big, the natural presentation is lost while worm fishing.
The bottom line is that if you like worm fishing, and catching more fish, gang hooks need to become
a part of your fishing repertoire. My fishing mentor taught me how to use gang hooks while worm fishing, and I've been catching
fish ever since. As I alluded to earlier, by using gang hooks and ultra light fishing gear, worm fishing becomes every bit
of the art that fly fishing claims to be. Remember: You don't have to be waving a fake flea back and forth to be considered
an artist.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than
20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his
three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
Fishing Creeks
12th November 2006
Author: Michael Kilby
The first question is “Why fish creeks?” every one has small lakes, rivers, and large
lakes near their home. If your area is like mine the small ponds are highly pressured and the only way to fish the larger
lakes is to use a boat. Yes, I have a boat but not everyone does. The other problem is I may only have an hour or two to fish,
is it worth it to put the boat in an out of the water I don’t believe so.
The benefits I see of fishing the creeks
are I can fish for as little time as 30 minutes or all day if I have the time. The deepest part of the creeks I fish is just
8 feet and if you’re wading you can always walk around the deeper holes. Bank fishing is always an option especially
in early spring before the weeds and brush grows too thick to get to all the good spots. When the water warms up just an old
pair of gym shoes and a pair of shorts will do the job. If you wish to purchase waders I would suggest chest waders. When
I use hip waders I always find areas I would like to go but the hip wader always seem to be a little to short for where I
what to go.
In the little creeks by the house I have landed Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Bluegill,
Crappie, Cats, Saugeye and by accident a turtle.
Tackle is simple a medium light rod or ultra light if you prefer,
a small reel I like one that will hold 80 yards of 6 lb test line. I have used 4 lb test line and had no problems landing
fish but it is more likely to break if you get hung up on a rock or bush. Using 6 lb test line the hooks I use will straighten
before I break the line. I have to give a plug here for Yo-Zuri hybrid fishing line because it is simply awesome.
I
have found for best results which means to catch the most fish is to down size your hooks and bait. I use 16th oz jigs and
1 ½ to 2 inch grubs. If you like using in line spinners use 16th oz. I take 4” twister tail worms and pinch off about
an inch and use a size 1 or 2 offset worm hook. When fishing the creek I use a small waist tackle pouch with three pockets
to carry all the tackle I need. My tackle is in the truck at all times incase the opportunity presents itself to fish a while.
The
jigs, small spinners, small top water poppers work well in fast running water even just a couple feet deep. I have better
luck in deeper water with the twister tail worms and small tubes. Small crank baits work well also if the water is clear.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have great day fishing at your nearby creek.
Fishing Rods
23rd June 2006
Author: John Gibb
Fishing rods are a classic tool for catching fish, dating back at least to ancient
Egypt, and possibly even further back than that. They can be easily made from all sorts of different things, ranging from
plants like bamboo to modern man-made materials.
While fishing rods were once essential for catching food, today nets
tend to be used instead, with fishing rods being used more often as a hobby or for sports fishing. Although the specifics
are different depending on the kind of fish that is being fished for, the general idea is to put some kind of bait on the
end of the line, throw it into the water, and then use a wheel to pull the line up again once a fish has been hooked. More
sophisticated lines can float in the water for hours on end, waiting for a fish to come by, without having to be thrown down
and pulled up again.
A fishing rod has more parts than you would expect, including the rod itself (the 'stick' part),
a grip (where you hold it), a line, guides (to hold the line in position), a wheel (to pull the line back in), and finally
a hook (to hook the fish). When you add the bait to this, you can either use live bait (for example, worms), or artificial
bait, which is designed to resemble a small fish that the other fish will want to eat.
Having a good quality rod is
important, as poor quality ones may snap (either on the rod or the line) if they are used to catch a large or particularly
aggressive fish. The best modern rods have been tested over and over again to find the precise configuration that will best
catch the fish � although skill still plays a part, it is not too difficult to master modern fishing. Eager to make
the sport more challenging, many fishers have turned to fly fishing or ultra-thin rods to make competitions a little more
difficult.
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