I have posted things that typically work with Winter cold waters and bass fishing. I have found a new technique that works better than a jig and pig, jig with trailer, jerkbait, worm, or whatever you may think of.
It's called a Tennessee Float and Fly rig!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
What you need in your tackle box
A tackle box is a fisherman's best friend. This is the box that keeps all the important lures needed to catch the biggest fish of his or her life. A tackle box needs other things also in order to be prepared for the unexpected while fishing though.
A tackle box should be stocked with the following items:
Other things needed for fishing might include pair of nail clippers for cutting line easily, hat, polarized sunglasses, a knife, and other things you may think you need.
A tackle box should be stocked with the following items:
- Fishing Lures of course!
- Flashlight for those night time fishing ventures or late evenings getting back
- Extra spool of line (mono, braid, or flourocarbon)
- Hemostats for removing hooks easily...either from yourself or fish. Do not remove hooks that are embedded deep. This requires professional practice since you do not know if the hook is into an artery, vein, or around tissue.
- Pair of pliers with wire cutters
- Split ring pliers for removing treble hooks for replacement
- FIRST AID KIT....this is the most important thing for unexpected injuries from fish or hooks
- Gauze
- Bandaids
- 2x2s
- Hypothermia blanket
- Neosporin or bacitracin ointment for antibacterial purposes. If you are allergic to antibacterial ointments, have alcohol wipes available for antiseptic and cleaning
- First aid leaflet for all injuries....this can be printed out or available at your local red cross
- Gauze tape or applying gauze and dressings to skin for pressure purposes and to keep microbials out so healing can occur
- Repel or any other brand bug spray
- Fish Sticks or any other brand fish attractant. I say Fish Sticks because they are convenient and easily stored in a tackle box with lures
Other things needed for fishing might include pair of nail clippers for cutting line easily, hat, polarized sunglasses, a knife, and other things you may think you need.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Today's tip
Want a tip for bait performance?
Today's tip comes from personal experience. Since I don't have a pool, I use my bathroom sink or tub for bait performance tests.
I simply drop my rigged baits into the sink or tub in order to find out if I need to adjust the way the hooks are rigged and how the baits will perform in different temps of freshwater.
Today's tip comes from personal experience. Since I don't have a pool, I use my bathroom sink or tub for bait performance tests.
I simply drop my rigged baits into the sink or tub in order to find out if I need to adjust the way the hooks are rigged and how the baits will perform in different temps of freshwater.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Winter surroundings
So, it's a cold morning and you're off work but don't want to go fishing.
Well, you don't have to but it would be worth it to just go look at the surroundings.
During the winter season, the corp of engineers drain the lakes and this is where you will begin to do your homework for spring and summer bass catching.
You memorize where important structures are and how deep the water is there or you can measure.
I will observe and say okay there is a lot of brush there or hydrilla in that particular place. Smallmouth and largemouth will hide out around or in these areas when it warms. They will not always be shallow and these are important things to do in the cold months.
When it warms back up and rains, the lake will fill back up and you will not be able to see that structure there anymore but if you do your homework when it's cold and everyone else is sitting at home watching tv, you are sure to catch more bass when it warms up!
I usually try to fish during this time too jus to see if I can catch anything.
Do your homework and observe the winter surroundings.
Well, you don't have to but it would be worth it to just go look at the surroundings.
During the winter season, the corp of engineers drain the lakes and this is where you will begin to do your homework for spring and summer bass catching.
You memorize where important structures are and how deep the water is there or you can measure.
I will observe and say okay there is a lot of brush there or hydrilla in that particular place. Smallmouth and largemouth will hide out around or in these areas when it warms. They will not always be shallow and these are important things to do in the cold months.
When it warms back up and rains, the lake will fill back up and you will not be able to see that structure there anymore but if you do your homework when it's cold and everyone else is sitting at home watching tv, you are sure to catch more bass when it warms up!
I usually try to fish during this time too jus to see if I can catch anything.
Do your homework and observe the winter surroundings.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Yum baits
I got some of these Yum brand baits.
I got some Yum Houdini Shad for Spring and Summer around brush and other structure. I will rig these either Texas rig weightless or wacky.
I got some crawdads too. These aren't like the craws used as trailers. These are more like tubes with a hollow middle. They float if a weight isn't used. I rigged these up Texas rigged backward with an Arkie brand 1/8 oz weighted hook. I did a test on them and when dropped into water, they stand up in a defensive position just like a craw defending against a big bass.
These have to be fished very slow and deadsticked for a few seconds. This will ensure a bite and if not, a twitch will work.
Go and get the Yum baits today and start a bass catching frenzy!
I got some Yum Houdini Shad for Spring and Summer around brush and other structure. I will rig these either Texas rig weightless or wacky.
I got some crawdads too. These aren't like the craws used as trailers. These are more like tubes with a hollow middle. They float if a weight isn't used. I rigged these up Texas rigged backward with an Arkie brand 1/8 oz weighted hook. I did a test on them and when dropped into water, they stand up in a defensive position just like a craw defending against a big bass.
These have to be fished very slow and deadsticked for a few seconds. This will ensure a bite and if not, a twitch will work.
Go and get the Yum baits today and start a bass catching frenzy!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Coupons for Fishing Gear and Accessories!
I just ran across 2 awesome sources to find coupons to some of the biggest and greatest fishing gear and accessories retailers!
These 2 sites are:
The Sports Authority
Avid Max Outfitters
Als Sports
Tackle Direct
Backcountry
These 2 sites are:
When you visit these 2 sites, search for these brands to find the best deals available.
The Sports Authority
Avid Max Outfitters
Als Sports
Tackle Direct
Backcountry
Fork Length Fishing Wear
Just wanted to post and tell everyone about Fork Length Fashion Wear!
Fork Length Fashion Wear specializes in Striper Bass, BlueFin Tuna, and other commercial fishing shirts from the Northern Atlantic Ocean.
So, if you have a fish you would like to represent to others and show your pride for the fish you love to catch, visit Fork Length Fashion Wear.
By wearing these fashionable fishing shirts, you may attract some fishing buddies!
Fork Length Fashion Wear specializes in Striper Bass, BlueFin Tuna, and other commercial fishing shirts from the Northern Atlantic Ocean.
So, if you have a fish you would like to represent to others and show your pride for the fish you love to catch, visit Fork Length Fashion Wear.
By wearing these fashionable fishing shirts, you may attract some fishing buddies!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Iced rod guides
Went fishing this morning in the 30 degree temps. It was colder than ever and I took a picture of the iced rod guides I had to contend with while fishing for bass. Nevertheless, I didn't catch anything and neither did the guys on the boats out in front of me.
We will try again another day.
We will try again another day.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Lipless crank for winter bass
Went out this morning on lake Lanier. Water temp was still pretty cold since it has been raining here for the past few days. The outside temp was great for fishing though. It was around 60 with very light to no wind at all.
I rigged up my cotton Cornell lipless crankbait at first with no success. I then rigged up my new bass pro shop tourney series lipless crankbait in this bluefin shad color with the bleeding bottom. I cast it out a few times with no luck and almost attempted to give up. I then said a little prayer and cast it out once more really hoping it would work this time or I was going home.
This time I didn't work the bait like a normal crankbait. I thought we'll since the water temp is cold I will try and work this like a plastic worm dragging it across the lake bottom. Apparently that got the bass' attention because he engulfed it and I set the hook. He fought really hard but it was worth it. Check out the pictures. Keep fishing big and have a great day!
I rigged up my cotton Cornell lipless crankbait at first with no success. I then rigged up my new bass pro shop tourney series lipless crankbait in this bluefin shad color with the bleeding bottom. I cast it out a few times with no luck and almost attempted to give up. I then said a little prayer and cast it out once more really hoping it would work this time or I was going home.
This time I didn't work the bait like a normal crankbait. I thought we'll since the water temp is cold I will try and work this like a plastic worm dragging it across the lake bottom. Apparently that got the bass' attention because he engulfed it and I set the hook. He fought really hard but it was worth it. Check out the pictures. Keep fishing big and have a great day!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Fishing
Haven't updated in a few. I went fishing today and I caught a bass just to say my hooks weren't sharp enough to hook him completely. He got away!
Other fishing news is I stopped by bass pro and picked up some new baits and got my new tackle catalog in the mail. Cannot wait to order more fishing supplies and catch some big ones!
Other fishing news is I stopped by bass pro and picked up some new baits and got my new tackle catalog in the mail. Cannot wait to order more fishing supplies and catch some big ones!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Jerkbait found
Went fishing the other day and found this jerkbait lying next to the water.
This has brand new hooks!
Ready to use it and catch some big bass.
Stay tuned for bass caught with this productive bait.
This has brand new hooks!
Ready to use it and catch some big bass.
Stay tuned for bass caught with this productive bait.
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