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Some believe it's that first time a child sticks a hook through a worm. Others, the first moment a bobber goes down. And still others argue that it's the first cast off a dock. In reality, there are most likely thousands of ways Obsessive Compulsive Fishing enters the brain. When starting off fly-fishing for pike, apart from the basic tackle requirements such as a rod, reel and line; most people will then go on to choose a selection of flies for the job. Whether its a popper for stripping back across the top of a weed-bed, or a baitfish pattern twitched and pulled along the contours of the lake floor. All very good. After all without this you wouldn't be able to go fishing. But it seems to be the terminal end that tends to let a lot of anglers down. Probably overlooked as boring and irrelevant- but it is the thing that keeps the catch of a lifetime, attached to the end of your rod. Crankbaits with small lips and slim long bodies give you an action like live baitfish, and are very effective for shallow water fishing. Trolling or casting them above weeds or over shoals is effective. When fishing plastic worms try to feel the cover you are fishing, Try to keep contact with the bottom and skim the bait over cover. For largemouth.

You can use tried and tested things over the years. When first starting my pike fly-fishing career I hadn't much idea. You can use a level sea-fishing line as leader, with a traditional spinning trace attached. Combined with an oversized and overdressed mess wrapped around a 6/0 hook, things were looking bad from the start. It's not the easiest thing in the world trying to cast a large wet pike fly. But the idea is to make things as easy a possible, and enjoy the days fishing instead of struggling.

You can use these pike fishing tips to look at the best ways of compiling the terminal end. Firstly to make the casting easier, and then to find the best trace material that didn't hinder both casting and fly presentation. The first thing was weight. Unlike a spinning rod that actually casts out the lure, a fly rod is designed to cast the line. The fly that is attached is simply coming along for the ride. So the heavier the fly that the line has to pull behind it, the more awkward the casting. Often known in the game as a ‘chuck n duck' cast. The best flies to cast are light and airy. Tied to give the illusion of size and bulk, and made up from materials that help to shed water whilst casting and have plenty of movement when been fished. But it is the part in between the flyline and fly leader that is most often overlooked. I would likely start by selecting a spinnerbait as my artificial lure of choice. I would begin by casting along the edge of the pads, retrieving fast so the lure ran no deeper than one foot below the surface. If I was not having success using this approach my next option would be to slow down my retrieve and allow the lure to run at a 2-3 foot depth. You would be surprised the difference this can and will make.

Always fish an area thoroughly and using your entire arsenal of baits and techniques. Be versatile and learn to fish in many different ways. This allows you adjust to the behavior of the fish and catch them all the time rather than only occasionally.

2)When fishing for Largemouth Bass always look for wood. Wood is a magnet for Largemouth Bass and is without a doubt the number one place to try and catch them. Fallen trees and standing timber are equally excellent choices.

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

REGULAR LEAD BULLET SINKERS - 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. Another option is to not use a toothpick at all and simply let the sinker slide freely along the length of the line. This option is not the best for precision casting however, because the sinker and worm will often not stay together as one package when sailing through the air. If you are trying to cast into pockets in a patch of weeds, keeping the worm and sinker together will increase your odds of hitting the target. The spotted bass is one of six black bass species found in Georgia. Spotted bass, commonly called "spots," are second only to largemouth bass in their importance to Georgia bass fishing.

At first glance, spotted bass are almost indistinguishable from large mouths. A second look at a few telltale characteristics makes identification easy, though. Spotted bass usually have a sandpaper-like tooth patch on the tongue, which large mouths lack. Also, the rear of the jaw does not extend behind the eye as it does in large mouths, and finally, the spiny and soft dorsal fins are connected with a shallow notch not reaching all the way to the body.

Reservoirs that are favored by spotted bass can be generally characterized as deep and clear. Spots are more open-water fish than large mouths are, and they will commonly be found on deeper offshore structure instead of shallow shoreline cover. Don't forget about lily pads. Although these are not favorite areas for most fishermen because they take so long to fish, a buzzbait will make short work of a pad field. Throw that buzzbait right in the middle and rip it across the tops and in between the pads until you have cross-patterned the whole field of pads. If there is a bass within yards of the pad, it will bite your bait - I promise.

The key to buzzin' lily pads is to not slow the bait down or let it drop under the surface. If you do, it will get hung up in the pad roots and your line will get tangled and rub against the edges of the pads, thus weakening the line.

Remember to keep your buzzbait in the water at all times. That's the key. A buzzbait is a reflex bait that will stir up the whole area you are fishing.As you spend more and more hours and days on bass fishing, you will acquire lots of knowledge about the right lure and technique for the proper way to do this sport. The best advice most experienced and seasoned bass fishermen, is to examine the fishing conditions, ask for tips from anglers familiar with the waters you are fishing in, and finally, try many different lures and bass-fishing techniques until you discover what works most effectively to the situation, and which one you are most comfortable with.

Here are some Guides to Bass Fishing to become a better Bass Fisher.

The Technique:

The bait must fall to the preferred depth, then you have to shake the rod tip. By this, you'll be getting the fishes attention. Do this for at least 30 seconds, then shaking again for about 2 or 3 seconds intervals, stop and pull slowly about six inches. Then dropping again, slowly back and down and repeating the process. The first thing to remember if they're not biting is to slow down.

Bass love to hang out over sheltered areas where old trees that have fallen into the water are used by smaller fish as a home. This information will tell the individual what type of bait or lure to use given the conditions.The conditions are very different when going from one fishing location to the next. Before going into the water, asking the locals for some tips is a good way to get a head start.

Ball bearings are one of the mIf you want to catch fish, really catch fish, live bait is the only way to go. You may catch some fish on dead cut bait, but in general they will be smaller and fewer in number. We've proven this to ourselves more times than I can remember. Shiners and shad live longer if hooked through front lips or bottom lip through nostril. Care must be taken not to break the neck of the bait. This technique makes the shiner swim in a downward motion, and works great for trolling. Hooking in the dorsal fin will make the bait swim up and away from the line or bobber, thus creating more action, but the bait will wear down much quicker and die sooner, so wait until you are anchored to try this technique. Anal fin hooking close to back bone, but taking care not to touch spine, will make bait swim down and away. Shiners can actually be steered under vegetation to exact points where you want to be. When casting live bait, remember the object is to get them to the fish in perfect condition. Underhand pitching or side arm casting prevent hard impact with the water, thus helps to keep all the scales intact. Scales that are knocked off leave white spots on your bait that can be seen under water as well as makes your bait weak. Take the time to hit your target the first time without repeated casts. Just remember you are not fishing with artificial bait, so let the shiner sit and do his job.

Handling live bait can be very important. Water temperature should make slow changes, if any, from the time shiners are placed in live well, until they reach destination to be fished. Plenty of oxygen must be provided also. Bass rarely hit bait that can't run away from them.ost important parts of any reel you buy. Basically put they control 2 things, 1) the smoothness of the retrieve, and 2) the stopping speed of the reel.

Essentially, the more ball bearings you have in the reel, the smoother the retrieve will be.

Two is common in low end reels, 3-4 in mid-range reels, and 5 or more in top end reels. The other factor that ball bearings influence is how much the reel spins backwards after you stop winding in your line.

You want this to be as little as possible since it affects your control over the line and lure. One simple test is to simply reel in a little line, and let go of the crank handle. Now pull line out of the reel.

If the handle turns backwards, you will have less control. More ball bearings means that this 'unwinding' is reduced - which is very important.

The Thousand Islands region is a watery venue of rocky, forested islands straddling two nations and marking the beginning of the storied St. Lawrence River as it leaves Lake Ontario to flow hundreds of miles northeast into the Atlantic Ocean in eastern Quebec.

Some of the Thousand Islands - officially they number 1,864 - are mere rocks with a couple of trees, too small for habitation, though some hold a single cabin. Others are large enough for many cottages, and busy Wellesley Island contains a Victorian village, several state parks, a golf resort and hundreds of summer homes. The largest, Ontario's charming Wolfe Island, supports a year-round farming population of nearly 1,500.Outstanding fishing for bass and pike. Shiners and shad live longer if hooked through front lips or bottom lip through nostril. Care must be taken not to break the neck of the bait. This technique makes the shiner swim in a downward motion, and works great for trolling. Hooking in the dorsal fin will make the bait swim up and away from the line or bobber, thus creating more action, but the bait will wear down much quicker and die sooner, so wait until you are anchored to try this technique. Anal fin hooking close to back bone, but taking care not to touch spine, will make bait swim down and away. Shiners can actually be steered under vegetation to exact points where you want to be. When casting live bait, remember the object is to get them to the fish in perfect condition.

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.

Beyond tackle, there are a few other items you may want to think about having in your tacklebox: basic first-aid items, an extra mini-flashlight, spare knife, a small bottle of bug repellant, an emergency space blanket, and perhaps some extra cordage. Just make sure it's serviceable.

  The final tip for catching more bass is to use Mother Nature to your advantage. When I use the term 'Mother Nature' I'm referring specifically to the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have an amazing impact on the feeding behavior of fish. One of the best tips for catching more bass is to learn the simple ways the weather and moon affect bass behavior, and use this information to your advantage. These simple, yet effective bass fishing tips will help any bass angler catch more bass.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".

If you want to catch fish, really catch fish, live bait is the only way to go. You may catch some fish on dead cut bait, but in general they will be smaller and fewer in number. We've proven this to ourselves more times than I can remember. Shiners and shad live longer if hooked through front lips or bottom lip through nostril. Care must be taken not to break the neck of the bait. This technique makes the shiner swim in a downward motion, and works great for trolling. Hooking in the dorsal fin will make the bait swim up and away from the line or bobber, thus creating more action, but the bait will wear down much quicker and die sooner, so wait until you are anchored to try this technique. Anal fin hooking close to back bone, but taking care not to touch spine, will make bait swim down and away. Shiners can actually be steered under vegetation to exact points where you want to be. When casting live bait, remember the object is to get them to the fish in perfect condition. Underhand pitching or side arm casting prevent hard impact with the water, thus helps to keep all the scales intact. Scales that are knocked off leave white spots on your bait that can be seen under water as well as makes your bait weak. Take the time to hit your target the first time without repeated casts. Just remember you are not fishing with artificial bait, so let the shiner sit and do his job.

Handling live bait can be very important. Water temperature should make slow changes, if any, from the time shiners are placed in live well, until they reach destination to be fished. Plenty of oxygen must be provided also. Bass rarely hit bait that can't run away from them.

  Choosing the right time of day to go summer bass fishing is another of the most important summer bass fishing tips. Deciding on what time of day to go fishing for summer bass is really going to be a major part of your agenda here. You need to know when the summer bass are going to be most plentiful, so that you have the best chances of success catching fish.

If the water is warm, there won’t be that much Bass in the water. However, there may some around given that there is nothing the fish can do. More of these will be found in moderate temperatures where these fish will put up a fight before being caught.

Ice Fishing 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. 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.Lets start with finding the smallmouth bass.You can ask some of the local fisherman or try and find them yourself.I highly suggest that your boat is equipped with a fish finder or depth finder.The first places to check out are shoals that are about15 to 30 feet below the surface with deep water off there edges.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.

With regard to the best time of day to catch bass, it is best to head out to the lake or river throughout the summertime around early morning or late evening into nighttime, as the bass tend to take shelter from the sun during the day. They are more active when the climate is cooler and the sun is not as bright.

When using spinner baits, crank baits or trailing baits is open to discusstion. Some of the best bass fishing tips for one type may not work with others and the weather conditions also play a role in the success of the different types of lures being used. With the large amounts of fishing baits being sold, all of whichyou could have some success, the fisherman techniques and being able to find the bass on any given day, is the main ingredient for success.