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Topwater bass baits

2011-12-20T17:21:00.000-05:00

Roland Martin, the most successful bass fisherman in history in terms of tournaments won, is a prolific source of bass fishing wisdom and sure-fire bassing tips. Both practical and discursive, Martin not only discusses why bass strike, how to use live bait, plugs, and spinners, tricks for night fishing, and how to fish logs, weeds, rocks, and trees; he also recounts how he once fished five rods at once during a school feeding frenzy, and how fellow legend Bill Dance charmed him out of a spinnerbait and beat him with it in a tournament. Full of information and great stories, Roland Martin's 101 Bass-Catching Secrets is the best guide available to help fishermen land more bass, and a revealing look at the exciting world of professional fishing.

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Fishing Moon Phase

2011-11-05T16:19:00.002-04:00

There really is nothing complicated about this at all; it's just a matter of knowing ahead of time exactly when the sun and moon will rise and set. Fish are most active during 90-minute windows surrounding each of these four daily events; that's 45 minutes before and after these four daily points. Fishing during these four periods will help increase your fishing catch, but if you plan wisely so as to ensure you're at the water's edge on the days of new or full moon, you can use these 'windows' to reel in a catch like you've never done before. If you have to choose between sunrise/set and moonrise/set, always go with the moon as the moon is the stronger influence.Hunters have always known that fish and game are most active at dawn and dusk--sunrise and sunset--but their activity surrounding moonrise and moonset is less noticeable because these events are likely to occur without effecting any change in the perceived light. The rise and set of a new moon is invisible anyway, and overcast weather often hides the moon. Without prior knowledge of setting and rising times, two of the best fishing times will be missed every day!

Bill Dance Book

2011-10-23T23:54:00.000-04:00

One of America's best known fishermen with more than 50 years of on-water experience, Bill Dance is also a tournament champion and a television personality. His tips will help any angler catch more and bigger fish. Even experienced fishermen may not know that dark-colored lures work best during low light conditions; that reluctant bass often bite at smaller lures fished slowly; that 75% of all line failures occur at the knot, so good knot tying is essential to success; that when waters rise, bass move shallower—when it falls, they move deeper. Dance's knowledge is so wide-ranging that absolute beginners and crusty old veteran fishermen alike will be educated and entertained and amazed. This book is being supported by The International Game Fish Association (IGFA), a leading authority on angling and the keeper of fishing's world record.

Fishing or outdoors articles

2011-07-25T11:55:00.000-04:00

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Best Smallmouth bass rivers

2011-06-20T09:40:00.002-04:00

Best bass fishing for smallmouth bass is in the St.Lawrence river. We have fished for bass in the St.Lawrence river for many years. The St.Lawrence river located in upstate New York is one of the best bass and pike fishing rivers in the world. Bass and pike fishing from Alexandria Bay to Lake Ontario is great as long as you know where to find the bass. If you are not sure you can ask the or hire a fishing guide. You can ask some of the local fisherman or try and locate the bass and pike yourself. It is very important that your boat is equipped with a fish finder or depth finder. It will be much harder to find the shoals and weed beds without one.Once you have launched your boat make sure to check out the shoals that are about 15 to 30 feet below the surface with deep water off there edges. Most of the shoals are marked with a float. You want to anchor your boat upriver to the shoal, upriver meaning the current is heading downriver toward the ocean. The St Lawrence river is full of shoals and a good topo map can help in locating them. The bass are deep in August and September, shallow in late June bass fishing does not open until the third weekend of June. July as the water warms up the bass will move to deeper water.

Smallmouth bass rivers

Texas rig for bass

2011-05-28T10:25:00.002-04:00

The key to the Texas rig is the use of a bullet-shaped sinker. Some of these sinkers come with a small, coil-shaped spring which is used to screw the weight into the nose of the plastic. Regardless of what kind of bullet sinker is used, all one does is thread their line through the nose of the sinker, tie on a hook, put the plastic bait on the hook and finally do what needs to be done depending on the kind of sinker that is selected.
Having a selection of sinkers of different weights is important for ensuring you are able to fish your plastics the way a particular situation dictates.These kinds of sinkers are less expensive than the screw-in kind and are just as effective, but a little more difficult for the novice to get the hang of. Most anglers prefer to have their bullet sinkers snugged up against the plastic bait, and to do that with a regular bullet sinker requires a toothpick. With the sinker properly placed on the line, the toothpick is jammed inside the sinker so that it wedges the line against the inside of the sinker, making the sinker unable to slide up and down the line. The toothpick is then snapped off. I find this works better with a mono than Fireline.

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Small mouth bass fish recipe

2011-05-22T14:28:00.000-04:00

SAUTÉED SMALLMOUTH BASS
1½ pound smallmouth bass, filleted
5 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
Dredge the fillets in a mix of cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper. Sauté slowly in melted butter over medium heat until well browned. Turn; brown the other side. When the fish has turned opaque, remove to a warm platter and garnish with parsley. Stir the vinegar into the fat and crispies, heat and pour over the fish.

how to remove fish hooks

2011-05-20T19:22:00.000-04:00

Removing hooks from a fish. It's always best to keep fish in the water when hooks are removed. (Those "barbless" hooks make this chore much easier). Hook disgorgers and needle-nosed pliers allow hooks to be backed out gently, which reduces the "wear and tear" on your catch. When a hook is deeply embedded in the fish, another alternative is to simply cut the line (as close to the hook as possible). The flesh surrounding the hook will eventually die back and the hook will fall out.

The mucous covering on the skin actually protects fish from infection, so handle your fish as little as possible. When fish are dropped on the ground, the mucous layer is damaged and the survival rate of released fish is greatly reduced. When handling a fish, put one hand across the gill covers, instead of putting your fingers in the gills or eye sockets. You can also hold the fish upside down, which seems to reduce the amount of struggling.

A wet cotton glove or cloth can help you to hold a trout without injuring it. Nets are allowed during the catch and release season and it's sometimes easier to remove hooks while the fish is netted. If you decide to take a photo of the "lunker" you caught, do it while holding the fish in the water. If a fish appears exhausted, hold it in the water facing upstream, until it swims out of your hand.

Learn to Catch the Biggest Catfish

2011-03-29T09:54:00.000-04:00

Because, every bit of this Book is packed with the latest cutting edge information on catfishing and it took over 1 year to research, gather the data and compile it into this amazing new eBook.

Here's what you'll discover in Catching Catfish! Learn to Catch the Biggest Catfish in North America:
•How to identify different catfish species...
•3 little known, yet simple ways for understanding catfish behavior...
•Secrets from expert anglers that few people ever know about...
•3 proven steps to finding catfish...
•2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to finding the perfect spot for fishing...
•WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to catfishing...
•You'll discover in just a few short minutes how to pick the perfect bait...
•6 time tested and proven strategies for catching monster catfish...
•When to seek professional help when it comes to catfishing...
•7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for picking the right gear for catfishing...
•A pennies on the dollar approach to buying catfishing equipment...
•How often to and where to go catfishing...
•How to go noodling for catfishing...
•The once famous but forgotten secret that instantly allows you to catch monster sized catfish

Liver catfish bait recipe

2010-12-08T11:55:00.000-05:00

Take 2 lbs of chicken liver and 32oz. can of garlic salt.

Lay liver out in layers, sprinkle a hefty amount of garlic salt on it. Add next layer so on and so forth until the liver is all used. Let sit for a couple hours outside. It doesn't have to be in the sun. After a couple hours take the liver and dump into a bucket and start stirring, every 3 or 4 stirs add some more garlic. Do this until you have about 1/4 cup of garlic left. Put it in the garage for about 9 or 10 days, make sure its covered. When you get ready to use it dump the rest of the garlic salt in, stir, and go fishing.

The salt will make the garlic allot tougher. You can use a single wire hook doing it this way.
Instead of Garlic try Anise, Vanilla or what ever you want. Just make sure you add salt because this is what makes it tough. More fishing information Fishing tips outdoor information

LAKE MEAD fishing report

2010-10-28T13:41:00.002-04:00

Recent storms have slowed the striper bite. But warmer temperatures should make for good fishing conditions over the weekend. Anglers report fair action for stripers with cut anchovies off the shore and from boats in the Vegas Wash area and Overton Arm. Spoons and top-water lures will take fish near the surface. Catfish have been biting cut anchovies fished off the bottom. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fattening up for cooler months. Now is a good time to catch some nice fish.

Video bass fishing course from Bill Dance

2010-09-12T23:37:00.000-04:00

Bill Dance Outdoors is a fishing television series hosted by retired professional tournament angler Bill Dance. Each episode focuses on various aspects of recreational fishing techniques, usually targeting black bass species such as Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, Bill Dance is an outdoors legend. For over 30 years, he has delivered fishing advice on television in his humorous, off-beat way. To the avid fisherman, Bill represents the best that fishing has to offer. Even for people who don't know much about fishing, Bill Dance is the one name that stands out. Bill has been an avid fisherman since his youth in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Bill always dreamed of working in the fishing industry and in his 20's he began to fish competitively. His fishing ability was so great that he won over a third of his first 15 events, and finished in the top 5 of the others. "Reeling in a Really Big Bass is Truly a THRILL Like No Other! And Now with Bill Dance's Complete Bass Fishing Course You'll learn Bill’s best Techniques that Have Earned him the national Bass Fishing Recognition he has had for Over 35 YEARS!"Complete Video bass fishing course from Bill Dance.

How to cook mild white fish

2010-08-11T18:55:00.000-04:00

(not oily fish like salmon) is to bake (or microwave) it with chopped onions and tomatoes on top and around it. (I pre-nuke my tomatoes/onions, then pour over fish fillets in an oven safe dish, cover, then bake at 400 F for about 12-15 min.)
You can do the same thing with salsas of all types... I like fresh pico de gallo, but anything should work.
Many fish can also be cooked "en papillote" (in an aluminum foil or parchment "pouch") in the oven, or microwave, or on coals. There are loads of flavorings and veggies, etc., you can toss onto the fish before closing the pouch too:
easy….any fish… ( skillet)
…melt a little butter (or oil) in the skillet
....sprinkle about 1-1/2 tsp cajun spice into butter (or use any other "spice mix")
…place the fish into seasoned butter/oil….cook about 3 mins on each side till golden brown.

…then add about 3/4 c. water…cover and steam fish till flakes
Onion, celery, bread crumbs Stuffed Fish (6)
(or use Stouffers various stuffings ….or Italian bread crumbs?)
Cut fish into strips. Line well-greased muffin tins with fish strips; sprinkle with salt.
In a small skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until just tender.

.Combine vegetable butter mixture with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, sage, and bread cubes.
Add a little hot water if stuffing seems too dry.

Dot the top of each stuffing center with a little butter then sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

largemouth bass fishing

2010-08-06T13:57:00.000-04:00

Having the right lures or baits is vital for largemouth bass fishing. Lures with bright colors are especially attractive to these fish especially if the bass are feeding on them. Pond and lake waters can be especially murky, so the bright colors allow the lure to stand out.Dark colored baits work best in low light. Bass are most often caught near the surface of the water; cast your lures around floating tree limbs and reeds, as bass hunt for small fish in those areas.Lilly pads are great if the sun is high and bright in the sky.The bass will lay under the lilly pads to protect their eyes from the sun. Shallow lures include spinnerbaits, minnow plugs and streamers. A spinnerbait is ideal for shallow water, as it mimics the motions of a swimming or injured minnow. Live bait is always a good lure. The best live bait for bass include minnows and worms. These baits with a small split shot sinker drifted along the bottom will produce bass strikes.

Successful bass fisherman

2010-08-03T14:24:00.002-04:00

Proven strategies to be a successful bass fisherman from a person who used to come home empty handed a few years ago and now can teach you a few tips and techniques from his own experiences.learn how to actually catch some fish and stop that frustration of failure by learning simple tips and techniques that can improve your success rate and put you in the same league as the professionals.
There were many a time when I have come home without a thing. Imagine my disappointment and embarrassment when I returned home empty handed but this does not have to happen to you. Fishing for bass need not be a disappointment.
There are many simple and helpful tips and techniques that can make fishing more exciting and successful. Many people flounder around for years with out learning the basics to give them the results that they thought they would have.
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Guide to trout fishing

2010-07-15T14:17:00.002-04:00

The most complete guide to trout fishing. Expert secrets revealed to enable beginners to pro's to catch more trout straight away!How to identify the different types of trout with these 3 simple techniques...

3 little known, yet simple ways to to make your fishing trips more successful...
Secret of expert trout anglers that few people ever know about...
3 proven steps to fly fishing that few people know about...
2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to spin fishing for trout......
WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to trout fishing......
You'll discover in just a few short minutes how to read a stream for trout......
6 time tested and proven strategies for catching more and bigger trout......
When to seek professional help when it comes to trout fishing guides......
7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for using the right lures and bait......
A pennies on the dollar approach to buying the essential supplies for trout fishing......
How often to go trout fishing......
How to pick the right fishing spots to catch more trout......
The once famous but forgotten secret that instantly allows you to find elusive trout

Fishing WESTERN LAKE ERIE

2010-06-25T14:09:00.000-04:00

Walleye, perch fishing good both on Lake Erie and inland reservoirs

The best walleye fishing has been north of Huron, close to the Canadian border. Schools of walleye are constantly on the move there, so look for the packs of boats trolling and casting for walleye in 43 to 45 feet of water. Good catches of walleye have been reported southeast of West Sister Island and east of Middle Sister Island along the Canadian border.
The yellow perch fishing has been erratic, but some good catches are reported off the Marblehead Peninsula and around Kelleys and Green islands. The jumbo perch caught earlier in the year are getting harder to find.
the rock bass fishing has been very good around Cleveland Harbor casting
small jigs with plastic trailers. Largemouth bass are hitting larger jigs
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Bass fishing Finding the right depth

2010-06-22T14:12:00.000-04:00

It’s important to pay attention to the slightest change in depth. A two- to three-foot drop in a small watershed lake with an otherwise slick bottom is a major structure in that lake. Always relate the size and amount of structure to the size of the lake, and never overlook seemingly insignificant structure in these lakes
Speaking of the slightest change in depth, here is an example of the type area where we have located some bass:
Let’s say a very shallow flat-bottom point extends way out from the shoreline with a little cover on it. The depth graduates slowly from two feet at the bank on out to about four feet, then quickly drops off. The breakline is only about two feet, but it’s enough to hold bass. Another attractive part of this area is a few submerged stumps that are positioned 2-4 feet deep.Finding the right depth is perhaps the single most important factor in bass fishing. If you’re not fishing the correct depth, you’re really wasting your time. Sure, you may catch a fish here and one there, but you can bet, the majority of fish in the area you’re fishing will select and use a preferred depth.
Naturally, the better you know a lake, the easier it’s going to be in determining the correct depth on a given day. There really isn’t an easy way to find the right depth, but there are a few tips that might shorten the time.

large Mouth Bass Fishing Book

2010-06-15T22:56:00.000-04:00

"LARGEMOUTH BASS EXTREME LIMITED EDITION" Is POWER-PACKED With The Most Intense Bass Angling Techniques That The Experts Don't Want You To KNOW"

In this Tournament Tested Limited Edition,
I'll Literally take you
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You're buddies will be AMAZED at your LUCK or so it would seem... If they only Knew What your about to DiscoverIn this Top Secret manual, I'll virtually take you into the mind of the Largemouth BASS species, you'll know the fish so well that catching it will no longer be a challenge. You'll be more worried about the long lines at your local tackle shop than landing the trophy winning Lunker in the next Bass Tournament...

Fishing Course

2010-05-31T00:34:00.000-04:00

There are lots fishing tips that are floating around with special emphasis on catching bass. One of the most important tips however (not only for bass fishing but for any other species) is that the fisherman has to be extremely familiar with the fish he/she wants to catch. If you are fishing for bass, you should know where they live, what they eat, where they like to frequent and why, how to locate them in the morning and at night, and the best way to attract them.
Bill Dance Bass Fishing Course

Cook small mouth bass

2010-05-15T01:16:00.000-04:00

Dredge the fillets in a mix of cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper. Sauté slowly in melted butter over medium heat until well browned. Turn; brown the other side. When the fish has turned opaque, remove to a warm platter and garnish with parsley. Stir the vinegar into the fat and crispies, heat and pour over the fish. Small mouth bass

WELLESLEY ISLAND St. Lawrence River

2010-05-07T08:19:00.000-04:00

Across the Thousand Islands bridge to Wellesley Island from Alexandria Bay, anglers will find a number of popular places for northern pike this month.

Eel Bay and Lake of the Isles are two public areas where anglers can go from the boat launch straight to decent fishing conditions. These waters are shallow with a sandy bottom and hold good quantities of perch and sunfish, which lure pike to the areas.
Dawn and dusk are definitely when the biggest bass can be brought in. First, remember that bass love ambush spots offering lots of cover from the baitfish. They like to hid, and pounce on their prey.
These bait fish are most active in the early morning or evening. When they feed, bass follow because the baitfish are less aware of threats when they feed. Go out fishing during these times for the best success – additionally you will have the water to yourself as most anglers don’t fish during these times
The first excellent lure to use is a plug that looks like a mouse – very productive. Also use a big spent-wing moth made out of deer hair. Body and wings should be about the size of your forefinger. The idea is to twitch it along as if it is injured and trying to get in the air. Other surface plugs that chug, waddle, or have spinners are usually productive as well as buzzing lures that squeak. The most effective is a slim-minnow lure. It resembles an elongated minnow at rest on the surface, and the lure will dive quickly when twitched, and then pop back up as if injured.
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Smallmouth bass fishing

2010-04-27T14:04:00.000-04:00

You must first know what a smallmouth bass looks like. Smallmouth bass are usually bronze to brownish green in color. Smallies have dark vertical bars on the sides. You need to know that Unlike the largemouth, the upper jaw of a small mouth does not extend beyond rear margin of the eye. The eye of a smallmouth is reddish. Look at the fish's fins it has 13 to 15 rays of soft dorsal fins. Its length would go from 12 to 22 inches. You can catch smallmouth anywhere from one pound up to twenty pounds.

Alexandria Bay

2010-04-20T00:40:00.000-04:00

Fisherman can buy bait and obtain their fishing licenses at the 1000 island bait store located near the 1000 island bridge to Canada. Many of the marina's also sell bait and fishing licenses. Also located near the bridge is the 1000 island winery which has a large selection of wines from the region.

Another great attraction is the Uncle Sam boat tour in Alexandria bay. There are several different tours you can take around the river and see all the different islands. Many of the island have homes owned by movie stars and millionaires from around the world. Make sure if you take a tour to visit Singer Castle on Dark Island there have been several movies shot in the castle.
One of the best time of the year to visit is July 4th. The fireworks are great to watch from a boat or across the river in Alexandria Bay. Both Clayton and Alexandria Bay are located on the St. Lawrence River and a short distance across the river is Canada. If you decide to visit Canada make sure you have a current pass port.

When & Where to Fish Topwaters

2010-03-06T09:21:00.002-05:00

In general, topwaters tend to work best in the late spring (just after the spawn), summer and fall. In hot weather, topwaters will produce on schooling bass; in dense cover, fish a buzzbait right over the heads of bass. Topwaters are excellent baits for fishing big, open water as well as shallow shorelines. For example, if there is a drop-off from 15 to 25 feet, a topwater will often draw strikes from bass that are suspending there, especially in clear water. Long, tapering points are great places to try topwaters. Move to the end of the point and cast the area where the point falls off into deep water with a big topwater such as a stick bait. In extremely clear water with little structure, a silver, white, or gold minnow lure twitched quietly on the surface will often produce explosive strikes.

Ohio Knox Lake crappies

2010-02-20T10:29:00.000-05:00

“Knox Lake is now going to have a 9-inch size limit on crappies, and that’s on both white crappie and black crappie. There is also a daily bag limit of 30 fish. There has not been any limits on bag limit or size in the past, so that will be something different this spring. Some other lakes near here that are going to have this new regulation as well are Alum Creek, Griggs, Hargus and Hoover. If someone likes to travel over to Leesville Lake or O’Shaughnessy, those are also affected. Pleasant Hill and Clear Fork also have the same size and bag limits.”

Fishing in the wind

2010-02-12T00:08:00.000-05:00

In windy conditions, point the nose of the boat into the wind, cast toward the back of the boat and use a slow, steady retrieve. The wave action will control the grub's movement.
When fishing with heavy line, choose a grub with a strong, sharp hook. Avoid fine-wire hooks which can be easily straightened by a big bass. Use thin-wire hooks on light line because they penetrate better on softer hook-sets.
In the summer, when bass are hitting crankbaits in the morning and then stop, switch to a grub.
Concentrate on what the bait is doing. It's hard to tell the difference between grass or moss and a bite. Rocks, wood and solid objects are easier to feel.

Bill Dance Outdoors

2010-02-04T00:12:00.001-05:00

Dance's Complete Bass Fishing Course You'll learn Bill’s best Techniques that Have Earned him the national Bass Fishing Recognition he has had for Over 35 YEARS!"Complete Video bass fishing course from Bill Dance.There are lots fishing tips that are floating around with special emphasis on catching bass. One of the most important tips however (not only for bass fishing but for any other species) is that the fisherman has to be extremely familiar with the fish he/she wants to catch. If you are fishing for bass, you should know where they live, what they eat, where they like to frequent and why, how to locate them in the morning and at night, and the best way to attract them. Bill Dance Bass Fishing Course

Bass fishing tips crankbaits

2010-01-20T00:16:00.000-05:00

Schooling bass are often just out of casting range. A Little George or Silver buddy on light line can be cast a "country mile"; they resemble forage fish to the bass.
Bass bunched up on offshore ledges sand bars can be caught efficiently with a lipless crankbait, Use a fast-retrieve reel and a medium-action rod and "burn" the bait back to the boat.
When fishing vibrating lures, use a baitcasting reel with a high retrieve ratio.
The best colors to use for bassin' are silver with blue back, gold and also perch color. These will out perform other colors in most cases.

Bait To Catch The Fish

2010-01-16T09:47:00.000-05:00

I Have Been Fishing For Over 40 Years All Around The World. In This Video I Will Teach You How To Prepare Your Rod, And Make Irresistable Bait To Catch The Fish, I Will Show You My Techniques.
Irresistable Bait To Catch The Fish!

Whiskey Slough Catfishing

2010-01-06T08:38:00.000-05:00

Catfishing is wide open for bank anglers at Whiskey Slough. Anglers are lined up elbow-to-elbow hooking catfish, which are coming into the shallows to congregate and spawn. In fact, catfishing is good in many of the smaller sloughs, action that repeats every January and February. Clams, mackerel and liver are the top fodder.

Bass Anglers How to catch bass

2009-12-12T10:57:00.002-05:00

This Ebook Is Full Of Amazing Resources For Bass Anglers!I have spent countless hours on the water developing and learning some of the best techniques used in bass fishing today. These techniques have been passed along to me by some of the best bass anglers in the world and now I want to share them with you in this book. And, if you really want to get the best results possible without putting in countless hours at the local water hole to learn them all like I did, then this book is definitely for YOU!The techniques you need to use when fishing out of a boat.
Learn the basics of the weights and sinkers you should be using.
Discover the hype around the buzz baits for reeling in the big bass.
Using Jigs successfully uncovered.
Discover what water temperature is key when your fishing for bass.
Plus much MUCH More!
For Bass Anglers!

Camping with the children

2009-12-04T19:36:00.000-05:00

How to take the kids camping,taking the children into the outdoors can be a fun adventure. The kids will love it and it can be great fun. Remember they are kids so you need to have patience and make sure you plan for the worse.Make sure you take along plenty of food they like and extra clothes.Read up on the various wilderness survival and camping sites . These camping web sites can offer great tips on what to do when camping for the first time.

Bill Dance's Complete Bass Fishing Course

2009-11-17T00:37:00.001-05:00

Bill Dance's Complete Bass Fishing Course You'll learn Bill’s best Techniques that Have Earned him the national Bass Fishing Recognition he has had for Over 35 YEARS!"Complete Video bass fishing course from Bill Dance.There are lots fishing tips that are floating around with special emphasis on catching bass. One of the most important tips however (not only for bass fishing but for any other species) is that the fisherman has to be extremely familiar with the fish he/she wants to catch. If you are fishing for bass, you should know where they live, what they eat, where they like to frequent and why, how to locate them in the morning and at night, and the best way to attract them. Makes a great Christmas gift.

Deep Sea Sport Fishing

2009-10-31T10:01:00.000-04:00

This Ebook 'The Beginners Guide To Deep Sea Sport Fishing' Is For Beginning Deep Sea Fishing Enthusiasts. Complete 'How To' Book For Beginners.You Can Overcome the Frustration of Fishing For Hours With Zero Bites... Unsure of Which Tackle, Bait and Lures To Use... and Returning Home Empty-Handed
Have you ever wondered whether fishing can be fun again?
All of us in the fishing industry have experienced emotions of frustrations, aggravation, bewilderment, curiosity, and more in regard to trying to figure out the fish and get them to co-operate
Beginning Deep Sea Fishing!

How to ice fish catching fish when ice fishing

2009-10-20T07:22:00.000-04:00

Great Ice Fishing Book! Ice Fishing really started for me about 11 years ago when my Father-In-Law took me out to Moose pond (his favorite ice fishing spot in all of Maine). And this was real ice fishing, no heated shanty, just a hole, and two upside down buckets for our tired butts to sit on. We were out there for almost ten hours, but it seemed like seconds because the fish just seemed to leap out of the ice into his hands. My father-in-law just seemed to understand how the fish would think, and he whispered to me the secret “we don’t catch fish they catch us.”.How artificial baits such as Berkely’s Gulp can be a better choice over live bait such as wax worms, grubs, maggots or minnows (This is crucial when selecting lures. Most lures are a complete waste or money but chosen correctly can double your catch chances!)
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Proven Fly Fishing Techniques

2009-10-08T10:00:00.001-04:00

A Complete Step-By-Step Training Kit Filled With The Latest And Proven Fly Fishing Techniques!You'll spend hours perfecting your cast while visions of rising Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Pacific Salmon dance through your head.
Your conversations will start to include terms like dry flies, nymphing, Maribou Mickeys and Woolly Buggers.
You'll plan your vacations based on proximity to misty lakes and mountain streams.
And perhaps strangest of all, you'll start to study insects and think like a fish.
But don't worry; you're not alone. Millions of people all over the world suffer from this fascinating fever. And none of them are looking for a cure.
"The true fisherman approaches the first day of
fishing season with all the sense of wonder and
awe of a child approaching Christmas."

Rathbun Reservoir fishing

2009-09-25T14:08:00.000-04:00

The lake's water temperature is in the upper 60s. The lake level is 906.01, more than 2 feet above normal. Channel Catfish - Fair: Blood bait and cut bait have been catching some nice sized channel catfish. South Fork has been a productive area to try. White Bass - Slow: Try baits that mimic shad like chrome colored crankbaits or jigging spoons Crappie - Fair: Anglers are catching crappies around submerged brush piles in 10 to 15 feet of water. Most fish are being caught on a jig and minnow combination. Walleye - Slow: Trolling crankbaits around submerged drop-offs and underwater islands has been successful.

Fishing as the water cools

2009-09-21T02:00:00.000-04:00

As the water begins to cool, shad and other baitfish will pull closer to creek channels and banks, and the bass will follow. A soft-plastic jerk bait, such as a Zoom Fluke is a great imitation of a wounded shad. Rig it weightless on a 3/0 offset hook and cast it on a spinning rod-and-reel combo to get the best action from the bait. Let the fluke sink out of sight and work it back to the boat with short twitches of the rod tip. The line will jump to indicate a bite.

Largemouth Bass Fishing Book

2009-09-15T08:23:00.001-04:00

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Shad make excellent catfish bait

2009-09-04T15:47:00.000-04:00

Shad make excellent catfish bait in most lakes and rivers, the reason is that cat fish feed on them . Catfish also feed on minnows cray fish and worms or night crawlers. The best way to fish shad is to cut it into strips leave as much of the guts in the bait as possible to send out a good fresh scent to attract the catfish.
If your not using fresh shad or minnows as bait try this catfish bait recipe:Put a couple dozen small shad in a blender.Add a 1/2 cup or so of cornmeal and spoon full garlic powered sugar.Mix it good and store in a container,shake it up now and then.You can dip your baits in the catfish bait mixture and your good to go.

Spinnerbaits for bass fishing book

2009-08-27T07:56:00.000-04:00

The ultimate guide to using spinnerbaits for bass fishing. Never look at your spinnerbaits the same again! Do you want to win your next tournament? Dont rely on guess work when you can have the key to success with these tournament proven techniques!Eliminate the guess work!! After you read this you will know exactly when and why to use a Colorado style blade instead of a willow leaf style. What about the Indiana blade shape? Do you know when and why you should be using it instead of the others? Find out Now!
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Central Lake Erie fishing report walleye fishing

2009-08-06T23:10:00.001-04:00

Walleye are being caught in 23 to 28 feet of water between Huron the Ruggles Beach, both drifting and trolling. The best area has been about 17 miles north of Vermilion, with catches also reported in 49 feet of water off Beaver Creek. Trolling smaller Reef Runner lures has been a top choice, because spinner rigs and nightcrawlers have been attracting far too many sheepshead and white perch.
The yellow perch fishing has been fair to good around Lorain, with catches reported in 39 to 41 feet of water off the Beaver Creek area on Lorain's west side, and off St. Anthony Church on the east side. Perch are being caught off Avon Point, but the catches have been dominated by small perch.
The walleye fishing northwest of Fairport Harbor in 75 to 78 feet of water has been fair, with good catches reported northeast of Geneva in 70 to 72 feet of water and in 68 to 75 feet of water off Ashtabula. Trolling spoons and tandem spinner rigs have produced a mixed catch of walleye and steelhead trout.

Beginners Fishing Guide

2009-07-30T09:25:00.001-04:00

Beginners Fishing Guide. Be A Pro. Catch Any Fish. E-Book: Secrets, Tips, Tricks Galore.Catch Any Fish is 50 full pages of take-you-by-the-hand and show you how to do it tips & tricks that WILL make you a Top Angler. There's no wasted filler and it's so easy to follow.

Crappie fishing insect jigs

2009-07-22T10:45:00.001-04:00

Crappie are a schooling fish and it is important to find these schools. So when your fishing for crappie it is very important to be on the move constantly to find the crappie schools.
The most common of these jigs is what is called the marabou crappie jig. It is made up of a head molded to a hook and wrapped with a feather, or real or artificial hair. These jigs can sometimes have spinner blades molded in the head and normally range in size from 1/32oz to ¼ oz. They are made to imitate either insects or minnows and other bait fish.Crappie loce them.
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How to catch Bigger Trout

2009-07-18T09:34:00.002-04:00

Catch More And Bigger Trout Using The Easy Step By Step Instructions. Recipes/formulas Are Given For Making Homemade Trout Bait Using Common Ingredients. Learn about a little known natural bait that could fill your stringer with fish. (Even the old timers were surprised to learn about this)
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4) Costs are very low. You can make most of these baits for pennies a pound – you can bring an arsenal of baits to your next fishing outing
5) Can be made in minutes. (Some homemade fish bait can be made in a fraction of an hour and some can be made when you arrive at the fishing spot)
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Jig fishing for bass

2009-07-13T15:30:00.004-04:00

Using a jig for bass fishing takes allot of concentration.
Fish jigs slowly during all seasons, but extremely slow in cold water.
As a rule, smallmouth bass tend to prefer hair jigs while largemouths are more often taken on the bulkier rubber jugs.
To improve your hooking power and keep maximum pounds of hook setting pressure, use a fast action medium heavy to heavy rod in the 6 1/2 foot or even longer lengths.
Jigs are great to use a night. Most bass fishermen use a heavier jig at night, one that can be fished on heaver tackle, even in clear water.
When bass aren't hitting more attention getting lures such as rattling crank baits, a jig fished near to cover is often the answer to getting bass to strike the jig.
Keep your hooks sharp. Sharp hooks penetrate more easily and they're harder for the bass to throw.

How to fish for musky or muskellunge using live suckers off Clayton N.Y. in the St.Lawrence river | eHow.com

2009-07-06T00:37:00.001-04:00

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Bass fishing baits and lures

2009-07-02T16:25:00.000-04:00

When bass fishing the deeper waters use live bait rigs with leeches,
night crawlers or larger minnows. Shallow water bass anglers are having the most
success using jigs and minnows, crankbaits, you can even use a bobber rig.Learning about bass fishing baits can be both fun and rewarding, not to
mention great fun. In order to understand bass fishing baits you need to experiment with different baits.Use a crappie minnow for the crappies, and try dough bait for the catfish. Bluegill and sunfish action has been best during morning hours and towards evening.

Professional Bass Fishing Book

2009-06-20T10:28:00.002-04:00

Top Secret Techniques Of The Professional Bass Fishing Circuit Exposed.Professional Bass Fishing !In this Top Secret manual, I'll virtually take you into the mind of the Largemouth BASS species, you'll know the fish so well that catching it will no longer be a challenge. You'll be more worried about the long lines at your local tackle shop than landing the trophy winning Lunker in the next Bass Tournament.I have never seen more coverage on Bass Fishing anywhere. Your guide is the Very Best out there, and I would like to recommend it to anyone that has any interest in this amazing sport. The Tools that you have included with the Guide are Awsome.

Taking care of lures and baits

2009-06-09T01:05:00.002-04:00

In general, when examining any fishing lure you have made or bought it's a wise policy to repair it if you are the least bit doubtful about its condition for a good presentation to fish. Repairing usually means sandpapering the part of the lure body that is slightly chipped and touching up with a small brush, using enamels or lacquers.

POINT PLEASANT-FORKED RIVER fishing report

2009-05-30T14:35:00.000-04:00

They recommend fishing with yellow pencil poppers. The bass will come in close for the surf anglers and then move out where the boats get their action. These boaters have been catching bass both by snag and drop when they can locate the pods of bunker and also by trolling bunker spoons. In the bay waters, the crabbing is still on the slow side. There are some schools of bluefish ranging around the area.

Guide To Fishing With Live Bait

2009-05-20T13:11:00.000-04:00

Complete Guide To Fishing With Live Bait. How To Find, Catch, Preserve, Raise, And Sell Live Bait. Includes Illustrations Identifying Baits And Hooking Methods.Earthworms, night crawlers, crayfish, chub, dace, minnows (12 varieties), suckers, mud toms, bullheads, lampreys, perch, killifishes, dragonfly, damsel fly, may fly, nymphs, hellgrammites, may fly, stone fly, grasshopper, cricket, grub, cockroach, maggots, mice, snakes, caterpillars, cicada, wasp, bees, hornets, slug, frog, salamander, leech, salmon eggs, slug, doughball, bread, cheese, stink baits, blood baits, meats, blood worms, sea worms, clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, snail, whelk, conch, squid, octopus, sand bugs, lobster, crab, shrimp, baitfish (13 varieties), eel.
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The flipping rig for bass fishing

2009-05-14T00:08:00.000-04:00

The flipping rig is the easiest set up for bass fishing. You will need a flipping jig head and a skirt or trailer if the bass are short striking. To create the flipping rig, simply tie the bait onto your fishing line and your set to bass fish. If you choose to use the trailer you can tip it with a worm or other fish bait.You may want to know how to rig your rubber worm with the hook. To do this, slide the hook directly into the nose of the rubber worm or grub just past the barb. Push the barb through the rubber worm,keeping it centered reverse the hook back into the bass bait.

How to fly fish Best Fly Fishing Guide

2009-05-06T15:12:00.002-04:00

The Best Fly Fishing Guide On The Net!We’ve fished the globe and spoken to thousands of people who have helped us with this website. Now you can discover the treasure-trove of the best fly-fishing hot spots near your home and abroad in just ten minutes without having to troll the internet for information.
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Travel tips are very useful in directing your trips to the best places and that is just one of the many nuggets of invaluable wisdom that you’ll find here in this letter and included in our guide. We don’t list everything in this letter because the guide is massive, so if you don’t see something that’s really important to you, don’t fret! We have it covered.
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How to raise fishing worms

2009-05-01T11:59:00.000-04:00

Do not over feed the worms. Overfeeding can lead to odor problems. As your worm population increases, you can add more food per day. Burying the food in the damp newspaper will keep mold from growing in the fishing worm farm.
Remember not to get the fishing worm bedding too wet, add some dry bedding, leave the cover off for a few days, or carefully drain the water off. If it is too dry, add some cool water and leave the fishing worm farm loosely covered. The fishing worm long, slender body helps it move through moist bedding. The fishing worm eats and digests the food you put in the soil as it moves through it.

Lake Moultrie Bass Fishing

2009-04-23T15:13:00.001-04:00

Top lures here can run the gamut of shallow-water baits. The plastic worm is always a favorite, either Texas or Carolina rigged. Big spinnerbaits are lethal for big fish, especially when worked along woody cover next to the edge of a ditch or hole. Slowly work the blade bait by the target and let it fall for a moment into the deeper water. Re-engage the retrieve and that will often trigger a big-fish bite.

Folsom Lake Bass Fishing

2009-04-20T00:07:00.000-04:00

Lot of bass, but most have been small, one to two pounders. Go deeper by drop-shotting, crank and swimbaits and you might get into the bigger ones. Or, get a couple dozen minnows and drift ‘em around the rocks, you can also do better than good.

Ohio Yellow Perch Fishing

2009-04-11T23:19:00.002-04:00

If you want to catch some yellow perch, you can drive to Lake Erie for some good perch fishing, you can also fish for perch in reservoirs with excellent results. The reservoirs are located in northwest Ohio and the best ones for yellow perch are Findlay Reservoir , Hancock County,Metzger and Ferguson reservoirs Allen County,Wauseon Reservoir next Fulton County, Shelby Reservoir next Richland County,Upper Sandusky Reservoir Wyandot County, and Willard Reservoir Huron County.

Tuna Fishing Book

2009-04-05T21:42:00.001-04:00

What Some Fisherman Are Calling The Tuna Fishing Book Of The Century. Action Packed With Exciting Stories And Insider Secrets From Tuna Fisherman And Charter Boat Skippers. Aimed At Everyday Users To Teach Them How To Find, Attract And Catch Tuna!
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Maine's warm water species

2009-04-01T00:44:00.001-04:00

The best bet for fishermen hoping to catch fish in the early spring is to target some of Maine's warm water species, such as the invasive northern pike, or sea-run brook trout, called "salters."
Finding those species of fish means heading out to the spots where there is traditionally open water at this time of year, places like the Cobbossee Stream outlet, Wings Mills Dam in Belgrade or the thoroughfare between Great Pond and Long Pond in Belgrade Village. The outlet dam on Messalonskee Lake in Oakland is always a popular spot for fishermen in April, too.

Oklahoma fishing

2009-03-27T16:42:00.001-04:00

A number of good live and artificial bait choices are available including plastic worms, surface lures and assortments of jigs as well as live minnows and even worms.
“Anybody can catch a nice bass in Oklahoma“
The key is to be out there fishing, because you sure won't catch any while inside.
To fish in Oklahoma, anglers must have a state fishing license and a fishing and hunting legacy permit, unless exempt. Some municipalities and lakes also require anglers to carry special permits. Consult the current “Oklahoma Fishing Guide” for more information.

Live bait for fishing

2009-03-21T12:35:00.002-04:00

Live minnows are great for most fishing. However, if you want to use live leaches or worms most fishermen swear by them also. Place the live bait on the right size hook and hook it through the nose. This will allow the bait to wiggle freely and attract the game fish in the area. Dead bait is usually avoided does not attract game fish in most areas.

Fly Fishing Book

2009-03-14T14:13:00.002-04:00

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Bill’s best Techniques

2009-03-08T13:14:00.001-04:00

You'll learn Bill’s best Techniques that Have Earned him the national Bass Fishing Recognition he has had for Over 35 YEARS!"Complete Video bass fishing course from Bill Dance.There are lots fishing tips that are floating around with special emphasis on catching bass. One of the most important tips however (not only for bass fishing but for any other species) is that the fisherman has to be extremely familiar with the fish he/she wants to catch. If you are fishing for bass, you should know where they live, what they eat, where they like to frequent and why, how to locate them in the morning and at night, and the best way to attract them.
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Snagged bait or lure

2009-02-28T15:19:00.000-05:00

To retrieve a spoon that is snagged, move the boat directly over the hang-up and jiggle the rod up and down a few inches at a time. Eventually the weight of the spoon may work the hooks free ,you can also try and snap your line sometimes this works.

Scent in catching fish

2009-02-10T12:09:00.000-05:00

Scent can play an important part in catching fish. Hairy pork rind can add to your fish catch, as you can add scent to this bait and also with a jig it can make sound. This helps fish smell and feel the vibrations as it is worked thru the water. Hairy pork rind can come in many shapes and sizes. I like to use 3 to 6 inch lengths. One I have found to work quite well is the hairy hog siren lizard. A little over 5 inches long and shaped like a lizard it swims well and also looks very real gliding along the bottom of the lake or river.Bill Dance Bass Fishing Course

Ohio walleye anglers

2009-02-07T10:57:00.000-05:00

Ohio walleye anglers will catch fish mostly from the 2003 hatch, with contributions from the 2001 and 2005 hatches, as well as some fish from the 1999 and 2007 hatches. Walleye from the 2003 hatch will be 18 to 26 inches long, while fish from the earlier hatches will range from 23 to 28 inches over the course of the fishing season. Fish from the 2005 hatch should be in the 17 to 20 inch range. Large walleye from strong hatches in the 1980s and mid-1990s still persist in the population, providing”Fish Ohio” trophy (more than 28 inches) opportunities.Lake Erie anglers have great access to fishing in the Western and Central basins due to the numerous public boat ramps, private marinas and shoreline areas. They also benefit from having the largest charter boat industry in the Great Lakes.Bill Dance Bass Fishing Course

Walleye on Lake Erie

2009-02-02T15:09:00.000-05:00

Minnows, night crawlers and leeches comprise the three principal baits for walleyes in Lake Erie. Smart walleye fishermen should bring all three, since Lake Erie walleyes will bite on these baits consistently.One of the most popular baits on Lake Erie is the Erie Dearie.
The Erie Dearie or Original Erie Dearie walleye lure should be tipped with a live worm I have had my best luck catching walleye this way.
The size of the Erie Dearie when fishing for Lake Erie walleye depends on water depth and drift speed of your boat. The lighter you can go on your Erie Dearie weight the better. When Tipping the lure make sure your night crawlers or worms are alive and active. Before walleye fishing trips place them in some bedding in a carton. Stuff wet paper on top of the worms and put the carton in a cooler or refrigerator.The worms absorb the moisture, which makes them fatter, lively and more enticing to Lake Erie walleyes.

discover ice fishing tips

2009-01-28T23:39:00.001-05:00

When you crack open this book you’ll discover ice fishing tips which will teach you to:
Learn the ways to produce fish even during the hard times of a mid-winter slowdown p. 33
The choicest secret fishing holes from around world. They could be in your backyard p. 52, 54, 55
Find out the best ways to breakdown ice at record speed (your search for schools of fish will be effortless) p. 23
You could be the James Bond of ice fishing. Using the best fish locator makes all the difference p. 40-41
Lean the Pennsylvania secret that can be applied to any ice fishing spot that can dramatically increase your catch rate p. 8
Lean how to find the fish under the ice and seduce them to bite p.14-15
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The Kalama fishing

2009-01-22T01:26:00.001-05:00

All accounts of steelhead in the river are good to great.
Several anglers have been hooking good numbers of fish from the upper hatchery downstream. It doesn’t seem to matter where on the river you’re fishing. As long as your line is in the water, the opportunity to catch exists.
Swing big string/articulated leeches on a sink tip line has been the best bet. Catching on the Cowlitz is happening but not as fast and furious as we’d like it to be. The cold weather has helped the river to clear a bit and fish are more likely to see Glo Bugs. Fish them in tandem with Egg Sucking Leeches and you may feel the excitement of a hard tug on the end of your line.

LAKE OKEECHOBEE fishing

2009-01-19T01:31:00.001-05:00

Bass fishing has been a bit of a struggle for anglers seeking to score catches quickly. Fishing is more like hunting, as anglers must find spots holding fish then spend the time to work the area extensively and patiently. A wide variety of lure choices may be necessary in order to entice a fish to strike. Tournament anglers investing many hours in a spot are finding bag limits of 20-22 pounds, which is nice, if not spectacular. Speck fishing is firing up with the cool weather. Live minnows on jigs will find the specks.

Walleye fishing tip

2009-01-12T00:37:00.001-05:00

To keep crawlers floating above the bottom where walleyes can more easily see them, inject air into the bait with a small plastic bottle designed for this purpose. Other ways to float bait above the bottom include placing a foam float on the leader in front of the hook or replacing the hook with a floating jig. A spinner rig is built on a length of fairly heavy line, typically 14-pound monofilament about 5 feet in length. The standard design consists of a series of beads that separate a single or treble hook from a spinner that revolves on a clevis. Some spinner rigs employ two hooks so that a crawler carries a hook in its midsection for short-striking walleyes.

Proven Fly Fishing Techniques!

2009-01-09T07:23:00.002-05:00

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Top water bait for bass

2009-01-02T09:39:00.000-05:00

In general, topwaters tend to work best in the late spring ,summer and fall. In hot weather, topwaters will produce on schooling bass; in dense cover, fish a buzzbait right over the heads of bass. Topwaters are excellent baits for fishing big, open water as well as shallow shorelines. For example, if there is a drop-off from 15 to 25 feet, a topwater will often draw strikes from bass that are suspending there, especially in clear water. Long, tapering points are great places to try topwaters. Move to the end of the point and cast the area where the point falls off into deep water with a big topwater such as a stick bait. In extremely clear water with little structure, a silver, white, or gold minnow lure twitched quietly on the surface will often produce explosive strikes. Fish topwaters quickly in rivers and around extremely heavy cover. A buzzbait is ideal for these situations. The idea is to fish the lure fast over the heads of bass, provoking a reaction strike. In a river, bass may not enter the current to strike.Bill Dance Bass Fishing course

Polarized sunglasses and fishing tip

2008-12-31T11:40:00.000-05:00

Polarized sunglasses absorb the reflected glare and pass the useful light to your eyes so you see more fish and structure under the surface. The truth is that I use Ray Ban polarize sunglasses they are expensive but worth the extra cost to me. Make sure you use bands to slide on the sunglasses so you don't loose them over board.
When I first started bass fishing without polarized lenses I could not make out the structure under the water's surface.I started using the Ray Ban sunglasses and I could not believe the difference.When I was wearing the Ray ban polarized sunglasses I could actually see the bass under the water.I could make out the bass swimming near rocks or trees that were under the surface of the water.

New Mexico fishing report

2008-12-26T10:07:00.000-05:00

CONCHAS LAKE: Fishing was slow for all species. Fishing pressure was very light.
EAGLE NEST LAKE: As of Monday there was a thin layer of ice on the lake which was unsafe for fishing. For updated conditions call the park office at 575-377-1534.
LAKE MALOYA/LAKE ALICE: As of Monday Lake Maloya was iced over but considered unsafe for ice fishing. We had no reports from Lake Alice. For updated conditions contact the state park office at 575-445-5697.
MONASTERY LAKE: We had no reports from anglers this week.
PECOS RIVER: Water flow near the town of Pecos as of Monday morning was 60cfs. Trout fishing was fair using salmon eggs, small bead head nymphs and worms.
RED RIVER: Water flow below the hatchery was 56cfs. Trout fishing was slow-to-fair using streamers, salmon eggs and copper john barrs.
RIO GRANDE: The water flow Monday morning at the Taos Junction Bridge was 428cfs. Trout fishing was slow but there were a few fish taken by anglers using salmon eggs and streamers. We had no reports on other species.
SHUREE PONDS: We had no reports from anglers this week. The ponds close for the season

Crankbait for bass fishing

2008-12-15T12:34:00.001-05:00

You can use different type of retrieves when you use a lipless crankbait. You can do a steady retrieve or you can stop and go. A lot of anglers make that mistake of stop and go and let the bait sink down to the bottom. You let it sink just for a split second then retrieve again, then so on. Good luck with your fishing. -- Troy
Try a crayfish 1\4-ounce Rat-L-Trap in your local pond. Reel it as fast as you can and then stop for about 3-4 seconds and then start again. This will produce more fish for you.

crappie honey hole

2008-12-07T23:03:00.000-05:00

If you want to get a early start creating your “crappie honey hole” get your structure together in the fall and sink it. The advantage of doing this The best time to create your crappie honey hole is in the fall and very early spring (right after ice out).
For best results create your crappie brush farms in three different depth locations. Mark your locations to sink brush in the shallows, mid depth locations, and deeper water. I would suggest you build and sink your artificial crappie structure in areas that are not accessed easily by other fisherman. Bill Dance Bass Fishing course

Ice fishing tips panfish walleye

2008-12-03T11:50:00.000-05:00

For panfishing, stick with 1- or 2-pound test with 4-pound acceptable in heavier cover or when using larger baits like jigging spoons. For walleye fishing, I use 8-pound-test when jigging and 6-pound for my dead stick. When pike fishing, use a heavier action spinning combo or a baitcaster-style reel, which just like the open water versions have stouter drags and handle heavier line. You simply click when you hit the right depth and they’re great for fighting larger fish.
Beyond monitoring depth and the presence of fish, I can use my flasher to watch my bait and even see -_based on the colors - how they react to the action I’m imparting! With a little practice you can learn which jigging action discourages or activates bites from fish.Bill Dance Bass Fishing video course Order Form
In tandem with a GPS, a sonar-equipped ice angler has a huge advantage over anglers from even 10 years ago. Plus, both pieces of equipment really have dropped in price.

Bill Dance's Complete Bass Fishing Course

2008-12-03T01:18:00.002-05:00

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Columbia River Walleye Fishing

2008-12-02T22:06:00.000-05:00

Walleye fishing early in the season past the point of the John Day Dam on the Columbia River may not be that good, but once March hits all of this changes. The months of March and April are when the spawning preparations start, and the Walleye start to pack up close to the dam, below the actual structure. This is when the trophy Walleye can be caught easily, with weights of up to fourteen pounds. During this period the water level is normally high, and the fish will hang out in the eddies in the river for protection against the strong currents.

SAUTÉED SMALLMOUTH BASS

2008-11-29T10:39:00.000-05:00

1½ pound smallmouth bass, filleted
5 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon vinegar
parsley for garnish
Dredge the fillets in a mix of cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper. Sauté slowly in melted butter over medium heat until well browned. Turn; brown the other side. When the fish has turned opaque, remove to a warm platter and garnish with parsley. Stir the vinegar into the fat and crispies, heat and pour over the fish.

Natural Bait Powder

2008-11-17T13:01:00.001-05:00

Boilies, pellets, leads and all kinds of particles bait can be prepared lastingly by means of a catch-enhancing film using Natural Bait Powder. Powder is based on Sperm Amino even enables you to cloak the boilie with freeze-dried natural feeds such as dap,large selection of fishing gear.

Fishing Crappie Tip

2008-11-13T10:17:00.000-05:00

#1 Fishing Crappie Tip It is very important that you catch your bait from the same area you are going to fish, or purchase your bait from the local bait shop. Crappie will reject any live bait like minnows that are not native to their habitat.
#2 Fishing Crappie Tip If you fish from a boat and have a fish finder you need to be able to identify large schools of crappie when they show up on your fish finder. When you spot what looks like a upside Christmas tree on the screen this a large school of crappie.
#3 Crappie Tip When you identify a large school of crappie don’t rush in to fish!cast to the outer edges of the school, you don’t what to sppok the crappie
#4 Fishing Crappie Tip When you locate a school of fish, start by line to the bottom. Slowly crank in your reel counting every turn until you get a hit. Now mark your line with a permanent magic marker , preferably a bright color. The reason you mark your line is so you can go right back to the same depth the next time you drop your line. Repeat this step until the crappie school moves.

Crayfish for big bass

2008-11-12T09:06:00.000-05:00

Crayfish make premium winter bait. Big bass love the crustaceans, probably because they contain calcium as well as protein, and most big-bass lakes have high populations of them. Waterdogs, the larval form of the tiger salamander, most likely rank second. A big waterdog slow-trolled in deep water seems to draw smashing strikes.

Fishing line removal

2008-11-11T11:39:00.001-05:00

If you decide to remove the line completely from a reel, you don’t want to re-spool until you go fishing again next spring as line memory makes it harder to cast. Another school of thought that may save a little time and money is to not remove all of the line, leaving some “backing,” or a permanent length of line on the reel. This way, you don’t have to replace all of the line every year. To leave the correct length of backing, make one long cast and then cut the line. Then tie the lure or weight on and make a second long cast, cut the line, and repeat this process one more time. Now that you’ve gotten about three cast-lengths of line removed from the reel, you’re ready to tie your new line onto the end of the backing line. No matter which route you go, try to recycle your discarded fishing line.

Jig fishing for bass

2008-11-05T12:07:00.001-05:00

The use of the correct type of lures is also a part of any good bass fishing tips that you can get. Jigs are ideal on the later part of the day, while crankbaits are better suited for the morning. Do some necessary adjustments if you are simply not getting any hits on the line. Make use of lighter lures when it is bright outside and darker ones when you are fishing in darker waters; if don’t then quite obviously the lures will simply look unnatural and the fish are likely to stay away.Fishing tips books.

Buzzbaits and dock fishing

2008-10-28T09:21:00.001-04:00

The other area where buzzbaits shine is around floating boat docks. I'm not talking about the ones with pilings, but rather docks floating on Styrofoam. When targeting these docks, cast your buzzbait up to the edge of the dock and let it come back down the edge. If you allow your boat to move past the dock a little, it will put your buzzbait snug to the edge of the Styrofoam. Now run the bait right down the edge at the end of the dock and rip the buzzbait really hard, then stop it. At this point, it's usually time to get the net.

Types of spinner baits

2008-10-24T16:27:00.001-04:00

Tight “V”
Should your spinner bait get “bent out of shape”, just bend it back into shape. Keep in mind also that some anglers actually bend their spinner baits to a different shape, right out of the package.
If you squeeze the spinner bait arms together, you will naturally get a tighter “V”. This spinner bait shape will now allow you to retrieve your lure much quicker and it can be a bit more weed less, as it is more streamlines.
However, be careful when doing this as you do not want your blade to interfere with your hook. In this case, it would be possible for a fish to hit your blade and hook at the same time, equating to a missed hook set.
Wide “V”
If you take your spinner bait and spread the arms out to form a wider “V”, this will come through the water much slower but the action will not be quite the same. Sometimes the wide shape will actually cause the spinner bait to not function & “mess up” upon casting.
Should your spinner bait shape be a bit wide, it would be a good idea to bend it back a bit, to a tighter “V”.

Fly-tying Course

2008-10-22T09:21:00.000-04:00

A Classic Fly-tying Course As Orginally Made Available By Roy Patrick Over 50 Years Ago. This Is An Out Of Print Classic Unearthed And Made Available Today. We Also Are Offering 2 Bonus Fly Fishing Ebooks.
Classic Fly-tying Course!

Bass lures

2008-10-20T16:36:00.000-04:00

The next tip for catching more bass is to use bass lures that are as realistic as possible. I realize this may sound obvious, but some fishing lures are much more realistic than other. This makes a difference when bass fishing and is a great tip for catching more bass. Better bass fishing begins with the fishing lure that you choose to use, and the more realistic that lure appears the better.

Lake Erie fishing report

2008-10-15T10:32:00.000-04:00

Walleye fishing has remained slow over the past week. The best fishing was N of Kelleys Island, including Gull Island Shoal and Kelleys Island Shoal. Fish have been caught by both trolling and casting. Trollers have been catching fish on spoons with divers, or worm harnesses fished with inline weights, snap weights, bottom bouncers, or divers.
Yellow Perch fishing has been good in the western basin. The best spots have been the turnaround buoy of the Toledo shipping channel, around Green and Rattlesnake Islands, E of Kelleys Island, Kelleys Island Shoal, SW of Kelleys Island, N of the Marblehead lighthouse, around the Catawba Island green buoy, and Gull Island shoal. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth Bass have been caught around Middle Bass Island and South Bass Island, and also along the E side of Mouse Island. Some of the fish have been up to 19”.

Learn casting techniques

2008-10-10T13:10:00.000-04:00

Learn casting techniques that permit a low trajectory, such as flipping, pitching, sidearm casting and underhand casting.
. Use a quality rod and reel matched to the weight of the lure. Rods with a stiff blank but relatively fast (limber) tip are easier to cast than extremely stiff or uniformly limber rods.
. Cast with the wrist, not the arm and shoulder.
. Lower the lure a few inches below the rod tip before casting; this gives extra momentum for the cast.
. Be sure to "load" the rod tip, causing it to bend backward, on the back-cast, then whip the rod forward smoothly.
. Fill the spool of any type reel to within 1/8 inch of the lip of the spool. DO NOT OVERFILL!

Salt water fishing

2008-10-09T12:28:00.001-04:00

Salt water fishing, inshore, fishing the Flats, Bayous, and Off-Shore, and you can always use the evening secret to make your fishing more successful.
Most Fly Fishing is done for inshore species, although tuna, billfish and sharks are becoming more popular. The favored quarries in the U.S. are bonefish, permit, pompano, bluefish, dorado, snook, speckled sea trout, tarpon, barracuda, mackerel, redfish, snappers, flounder, striped bass, sea bass, and other inshore species.
Salt water fly rods are different than freshwater rods, even of the same weight. Freshwater rods have smaller guides, faster actions and will break when tackling even moderate-sized marine fish.

Fall bass fishing

2008-10-02T15:33:00.001-04:00

Fall bass fishing is upon us.
Air temps have dropped and water temps are following, as we head into the fall feeding season for the bass. As the water continues to cool, and we get more and stronger cold fronts, stable fishing will dissipate, but the fish will also begin to binge-feed, fattening up for the winter ahead.Try not to fish the day after a front. If you have no choice, though, don’t waste your time getting up early and hitting the lake before daylight.
Remember to fish the windblown points and flats in the afternoon, after the sun has warmed the water back up a bit. Doing this can load the boat if you hit the right spots. Chunk a spinnerbait or Rat-L-Trap along these windy sections and hang on!

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS:Fishing

2008-10-01T18:08:00.000-04:00

Beaver Lake: Bass are biting small topwater baits early and late around Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend Parks. In the middle of the day bass can be caught on Hula Grubs fished around shaded banks near chunk rock. Crappie fishing has slowed since last week.
Beaver Tailwater: Gray or tan sowbugs, red copper Johns, Hornbergs and hare's ear nymphs are good patterns for the tailwater now. During high water, large streamers such as #4 black woolly buggers are picking up some nice fish.
Lake Fayetteville: Bream are fair on crickets. A few crappie have been caught on jigs. Bass are fair on buzzbaits and plastic worms.
Lake Sequoyah: Crappie are good 4 feet deep on minnows. Bass are fair on spinnerbaits. A few catfish have been caught on chicken liver.
Sugarloaf Lake: Water conditions are normal. Crappie are the best thing going on minnows.
King's River: Smallmouth are biting well on crazydads and minnow patterns such as Crease flies and Clouser deep minnows. Grasshopper patterns are working as well. Sunfish are hitting anything you throw at them from poppers, to woolly buggers to bream killers.

Use of the correct type of lures

2008-09-25T00:26:00.001-04:00

The use of the correct type of lures is also a part of any good bass fishing tips that you can get. Grubs are ideal on the later part of the day, while crankbaits are better suited for the morning. Do some necessary adjustments if you are simply not getting any hits on the line. Make use of lighter lures when it is bright outside and darker ones when you are fishing in darker waters; if don’t then quite obviously the lures will simply look unnatural and the fish are likely to stay away.

Port Loring

2008-09-23T15:50:00.001-04:00

Port Loring in the Almaguin Highlands, Near North, Ontario, Canada has been ranked as one of the top 10 places to fish in Canada. Species include Small Mouth and Large Mount Bass and Northern Pike. There are a series of lakes that stretch for miles giving you a hundred miles of shoreline with great fishing spots. Six-pound small mouth bass are not uncommon here. Enjoy relaxing in Lakefront Cottages offered in the Highlands.
The Almaguin Highlands is known for its natural beauty, great lakes and amazing fishing spots.

Smallmouth bass action on the Delaware River

2008-09-19T11:38:00.000-04:00

Smallmouth bass action on the Delaware River is red hot right now. Live minnows are the top bait, and some anglers are going through several dozen per outing. Many of the fish being caught are on the small side, in the nine-12-inch range, but a few bigger fish up to 18 inches also are being taken. Smallmouth action also is good in the Lehigh River and at Lake Wallenpaupack.