Monthly Archives: August 2012
Nymphing Basics
I recently had a friend remark about reading my blog, but not understanding a portion. I enquired about the confusion. It was a very simple concept. I had not elaborated with more specificity because I just assumed it was so obvious. But, that was a mistake on my part. The basics of fly fishing, like riding a bike, seem so simple, so natural that we (I) forget the beginner’s learning process…from the very beginning. This blog has always been steered toward two things: info for the beginner and visual/mental stimulation for the active fisher that wants, needs, craves to be out there, but because of real life, just can’t make it out there anytime soon.
Many people are out and about this time of year fishing, camping, picnicking, celebrating their family and friends. I notice my blog numbers drastically drop each weekend and surge back up on weekdays. You…
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Trying New Lures
How Trying New Lures Can Help You Catch More Fish
Report AbusePosted On August 15, 2012
Having a wide assortment of lures and terminal tackle will give you a greater chance to catch fish in any condition.
Every angler has that one special lure in their tackle box that they trust to catch fish with every time.
This is especially true on smaller lakes, where options are limited and fish seem to be keyed on a certain color, size or action more narrowly than on other bodies of water with more foraging options. Getting the right bait figured out on these kinds of lakes and rivers is a real joy.
Tournament anglers often fall in the trap of being confident in just a few lures, refusing to “waste time” trying something out of their comfort zone.
The problem with that line of thinking is that there are always days when even your go-to lure or technique won’t do the trick. When this happens, it’s easy to feel like packing up and going home, believing the fish just aren’t biting today.
When fishing times are hard, it’s the perfect time to break out of your routine and try out new lures, techniques, and colors.
Prefer to only catch fish at or near the surface, but find they don’t always bite? Tie on acrankbait and see if they’re in deeper waters suspended somewhere. Trolling for trout not doing the trick? Throw out the anchor and try jigging off the bottom. Sometimes even the most unorthodox techniques can help land you fish.
Another problem is that fish get accustomed to certain lures. If everyone on a lake uses perch-colored jerkbaits, it won’t take long before fish learn not to strike those baits so vigorously. Go against the grain when this happens and try something they may not have seen in a while.
Weather also plays a major role in determining what lures you should be using. Bass may be up for chasing a noisy buzzbait one day, but if a cold front moves in, you’ll likely have to really slow things down to get them to bite, like dropshotting or tossing out a small football jig.
Sure, you may think dropshotting is boring and refuse to give it a try, but isn’t it more fun catching fish, regardless of how you do it, than not getting any at all?
The lesson here is that to catch more fish consistently, you need to learn to switch things up, even if it means you don’t get to fish with your favorite lure. Remember, it’s about what the fish wants, not what you want to give them.
With all that in mind, how do you know what lures to try when you do decide to branch out? Go to any tackle store and you’re greeted by walls upon walls of lures that at first appearance all look the same. Buying new gear can be overwhelming for anglers of any expertise, and no one wants to spend a lot of money on tackle that won’t catch fish.
If you’re looking to try new lures, and want to get the most bang for your buck, then take advantage of a service called Mystery Tackle Box, a monthly subscription program that introduces you to new lures and tackle.
Every month you’ll get sent a whole batch of new gear, filled with lures you may never have even seen before, let alone think to pick up for yourself. Don’t worry if you get something unfamiliar to you: “bait cards” are included that not only give you an overview of each piece of bait, but include links to an in-depth online video review.
Mystery Tackle Box is only $15 a month, and you always get at least $15 worth of product. Best of all, shipping is free, and you can cancel the subscription at any time. All products have been tested by specialists to ensure quality.
At such a bargain price, you may think you’d be getting some cheap knock-offs, but Mystery Tackle Box has partnered with dozens of lure companies, from the big names to some smaller up and coming manufacturers. You’ll be getting quality fishing products from real brands, the kinds of lures you’d go and get at any bait and tackle store yourself.
You’ll get a variety of new lures every month with Mystery Tackle Box.
For a better idea about what’s included in a monthly Mystery Tackle Box, check out the package that was shipped out in August.
Those who sign up are also entitled to huge discounts from the online store. If you missed out on a product from a previous month, or really want more of something you already got in a package, just log onto the online store and take your pick.
And for all those WFN subscribers out there, there’s an even better deal: use the promo WFN499 and you can get your first box for just $4.99!
Becoming a better angler depends entirely on your own desire to get out of your comfort zone and master new techniques and lures. Mystery Tackle Box is your gateway to a larger fishing world.
Mystery Tackle Box Contest
Enter WFN’s Mystery Tackle Box Gear Giveaways Sweepstakes and you could find yourself being one of three lucky anglers to walk away with a FREE 6-month subscription to Mystery Tackle Box. Three prize packages for the months of August, September and October are to be given away to one lucky winner each month. Winners will be picked on the last day of each month and contacted within a week.
Fishing Lessons I
(June 2012)
The entire time that Quoddy’s Run plied the coastal waters of Central America and Mexico, we refused to fish. The skipper did not want fish blood and guts all over the deck, and we all thought it better to buy from or trade needed goods with local fishermen. We did not like the attitude of many North American cruisers in the south, where fishing was just another way of getting something for nothing.
But now we have a boat repair debt and we’re hungry for protein. Beans and rice and pasta can only take you so far, especially when it’s cold. In Nanaimo, we asked the chandler to outfit us with Fishing 101 equipment—gear that would not be frightfully more dear than the value of the fish we might catch. There it was then, a pole, a line, a reel, all bundled together, a real deal. But then…
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Rigging it
FISH BIOLOGY..Dry stuff
Personally, beyond identifying various fish species, I don’t care about the why’s of color beyond adaptation and camo. I simply marvel at their individual beauty. Good enough for me. My mind, anymore, glazes over with too much detail re fish, entomology, climate change, etc. I simply want the decompression and want to think less and less. For now anyway.
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