Fishing Gear: The Basics Of Lures Explained
May 28, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
When it comes to fishing gear one of the most important parts to your success is using the correct lure. Let’s talk a little bit about lures and how to choose them and use them correctly.
As a general rule of thumb if you are trying to catch a fish based on their sense of smell lures will probably not work. Lures are generally used for sport fishing from a boat.
They can vary from region to region or be used for different purposes. A lure is built to look like fish prey. They usually come equipped with one or more hooks to help you catch the fish.
You attach them at the end of your fishing line and throw them out into the water trying to get the fish to bite. You can also attach them behind the boat which gives it the appearance of a living animal in the water.
Some of the different types of lures are wobblers, jigs, spinner, plugs, spoon lures, fly lures, and worms.
Jigs can be used for almost every type of fresh water or saltwater fishing. They are made of weighted metal head and have a tail made from soft plastic, animal hair, rubber or feathers. You can also attach a minnow or some piece of meat to the end of the book.
Spoon lures are made of metal. They can be cast or trolled and look similar to bait fish. Plastic lures are thought of as bait you can be used like a plastic worm when they are cast to attract more fish. Plugs are made from wood or plastic and can be used on top of the water.
Spinners are a lure made of plastic or animal hair. They come with blades that spin around a wire shaft. The spinner baits are the lures with more than one blade that spin around a safety shaft. They have skirts made of rubber, vinyl, animal hair and other materials.
Finally let’s talk about flies and poppers. These baits are primarily used for trout, panfish, and bass. Fly tying is a harder to learn so they are not going to be used as much by the average fisherman.
Choosing a lure comes from testing and finding the one that works best for you. This will take some time and trying them over and over to get used to each one. It is an individual choice and when using this type of fishing gear lures are a personal choice.
William Hutchinson
HobbyFishingTips.com
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A Few Simple Bass Fishing Tips
May 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Will most common types of fishing is bass fishing. Bass can be found in ponds, lakes, streams, and reservoirs. In this article we will talk about a few fishing tips in understanding the conditions in places where bass are likely to be found.
There are three main elements that must be present in the water for bass to survive. These three are food, oxygen, and cover. These variables can change including the water conditions, the water levels, the weather, and the food available for them.
Bass primarily feed on crawfish. These are easier for them to catch and are generally more available where the bass prefer to be.
However they could eat anything including mice, frogs, worms, salamanders, insects, leeches, and much more. Because they feed on such a wide variety of food it’s much easier to find them, which is why people enjoy bass fishing so much.
A basic rule of thumb to follow it is that the cooler the water the more oxygen available. Oxygen is a major thing for finding bass fish. So if you’re fishing in the spring, summer, or early fall you will find larger bass will go deeper where it is cooler and there is more oxygen in the water.
They will also go to areas that are concentrated in vegetation to find more oxygen as well. Oxygen can be found in plants, trees, stumps, and so on, which is a good place to find bass.
Cover is another important element of protection for bass. Since they are a fairly lazy fish they wait for their food come to them.
An interesting fact is bass do not have eyelids so they use cover to protect themselves from being blinded. You can also find bass in covered areas such as fencerows, pilings, docks, falling trees and anything in the water that will provide them some cover. You can even find bass in weeds or under rocks if they’re looking for additional cover.
Everyone has an opinion on what is the best way to fish and bass fishing is no different. It is been proven that certain lures and baits such as Tequila 7 inch worms with an added scent work well for catching bass. For light bait Hellgrammites are particularly effective.
One final fishing tip we want to offer on bass fishing is bass are particularly lazy. You are going to have to go after them if you expect to catch them. You can have your bait no more than 10 yards from a bass and they will not swim to get it.
These are a few fishing tips as it pertains to bass fishing. You will have to work at it and create your own luck if you expect to be successful catching bass fish.
William Hutchinson
HobbyFishingTips.com
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