Fishing Tips and Articles

Archive for December, 2008

December Crappie Fishing Strategies For Docks

by Billy B. Desroleaux

Catching Crappies in the Fall and Winter can be tough. You may be on the lake one day and can’t do nothing wrong. Get up early and go the next day and go fish the same locations with the same bait and you can’t buy a Crappie! Another factor is fishing for Crappie in the Winter thru early Spring is the Weather. One minute it can be pleasant. Within a few minutes it can turn deadly as an approaching front blows in without warning. But there is hope for us die hard Crappie fishermen. It’s docks and I’ll show you how to locate and catch Crappie in the Winter around docks and other shore structure.

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Some Tips On Trolling Tackle

by Frank Swanson

Are you doing fresh-water trolling? Then you are probably using the standard glass fiber fishing gear. This is optimal for this type of fishing, since it is proven to be both lightweight and durable.

If you have the standard type of reel, fully loaded with bait-casting line, it is OK for most uses with the exception of deep trolling.

As in other forms of fishing, small, light lures require light tackle. Medium-size lures call for medium tackle, and heavy lures for heavy tackle. Medium and medium-heavy action spinning outfits can also be used for most freshwater trolling. Heavy fly tackle can also be used in trolling for landlocked salmon and large rainbow and brook trout.

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Beginner Fly Fishing Help

by Malc Baxter

When people are watching fly fishing on television they get the impression that beginner fly fishing is simple. As a matter of fact, what you are watching on television is not beginners fly fishing, these are professionals who have been fly fishing a long time and have worked on the techniques for many years.

Remember this television and the chances on everything going to plan on the first take are pretty low. Television programs have a way of making things look easy which is appealing to anyone watching the program, and this is why individuals get the idea that beginner fly fishing is easy. Actually, beginner fly fishing is not easy at all so here are some great tips you will require to get started.

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The Right Fishing Reel Makes all the Difference.

by Fishing Guy

Many young fishermen and woman get exposed to fishing at an early age usually using a very inexpensive Childs rod and reel. Since quality fishing gear can be expensive, most parents don’t want to invest in it for child until they are sure they are going to like the sport. As kids grow up and stick with fishing, then it becomes necessary to buy the correct type of rod and reel for the type of fishing your going to be doing. Having the correct reel will make all the difference as to whether or not you have a successful and enjoyable fishing adventure.

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How to find the right Fishing Reel for you!

by Fishing Guy

Many young fishermen and woman get exposed to fishing at an early age usually using a very inexpensive Childs rod and reel. Since quality fishing gear can be expensive, most parents don’t want to invest in it for child until they are sure they are going to like the sport. As kids grow up and stick with fishing, then it becomes necessary to buy the correct type of rod and reel for the type of fishing your going to be doing. Having the correct reel will make all the difference as to whether or not you have a successful and enjoyable fishing adventure.

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20 Big Carp And Catfish Top Bait Methods For Summer Fish!

by Tim Richardson

Many methods can be used to enhance your hook baits effects and productivity. The carp ability to learn is beyond doubt, otherwise they would simply be as easy to catch as they are when virgin fish which have never been fished for. One of the easiest ways to change your bait to get an extra edge over wary fish is to use a liquid bait soak consisting of flavours, oils or amino acids.

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