Night Fishing Secrets Revealed.
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Night Fishing Secrets Revealed.

Time after time, with ultralight bass fishing, I get asked about what lures work best, what colors are best, how to work this lure or that lure. Every now and then, I even get asked about some expensive scam lures, and breaks my heart. Trust me, I had all of the same questions that you had when I began. I have taken the time to break down 5 known classic baits that catch fish, period. These baits have been around for a long time, and are here to stay.

Up to bat first is our all time favorite, and a true classic, the plastic worm. This bait was concocted up back in 1949 by Nick Creme in his basement. These baits have been putting more fish in livewells longer than most of us have been alive. In most areas you fish, you can get away with a 4incher in either the black/blue (junebug) or green/black flake colors.

On the list next is the Rapala Floating Minnow. Rapala makes a jointed model of this bait, and when reeled slowly on top of the water, it acts like a spook lure. The faster you reel though, makes it dive a little deeper, topping out around 1 foot deep. If the fish are in a feeding mood, this is my go to lure. You can just let this lure sit as well, often called deadsticking. If you know that you are over a fishy area, let the lure die, and sit for 15-30 seconds or so, and give it a couple twitches. This will get their attention. The smaller sizes work best on ultralight rods.

The next one is the classic grub. The good old plastic 2″ grub. It doesn’t look like much, a little round body with a curly tail, on a jig head. To a fish though, it is exactly what they want. A slow moving, chunk of food. You can fish it deep to shallow, fast or slow. Try burning the tail across the top of the water like a buzzbait in the morning or evenings. I use green pumpkin with a chartreuse tail, or even black. Black jig heads on both.

Fourth on the list, is the Booyah Pond Magic 3/16 ounce spinnerbait. We all know that spinnerbaits catch fish. Swim them along the bottom, just fast enough to let the blades flutter, jig it, burn it on top, or wake it just below the surface. These things catch fish, plain and simple. I like the firetiger color for muddy water, and the white with copper blades for stained water. I don’t fish much clear water, but if you do, try White/Silver/Chartreuse mix, with silver blades.

Skirted jigs are known around most bass club circles as big fish catchers. This goes for ultralight bass fishing jigs as well. You get a lot more fish with ultralight techniques, however, jigs still weed out the smaller fish. There is just something about them. Especially fishing in ponds, these are the big fish slayers.

So I have been ultralight bass fishing for a long time now, and one question that comes to mind pretty often is how does rod length really effect our fishing? I could come up with a million answers, so could anybody, but I did think of a list of things that I know you should pay attention to when you are about to buy a new pole.

Some people believe that you must use a short rod in the 4 1/2 foot to 5 foot length. They believe that this length gives you the most whip, and backbone for fighting the fish. This is a common misconception however.

Stout rods have a great backbone on them, and are nice for fishing in areas where you might need to pitch or flip because of the debris. These rods will give you the best accuracy of any of the rods, but the casting distance is limited greatly.

Rods used in ultralight bass fishing that are around 5 and a half feet, to 6 feet long are generally considered neutral or balanced when you talk about distance, accuracy, and backbone. These rods do generally well in all 3 categories, provided you go with a good manufacturer.

If you are in the need for an ultralight flipping stick, then these rod lengths are perfect for you. Especially the 6 footer, this length of rod, with a stiff backbone, is great for getting into the thick stuff, and yoking smaller fish out of there. If the area is known to carry smaller 12″-15″ fish, take this length with you.

Fishing rods in this category are for general use as well, based on the attributes of accuracy, distance, and strength. Knowledgeable anglers will be able to tell the difference between the different lengths, however, most fishermen will not be able to tell.

The longest of the ultralight rods, 6 1/2 foot and longer provide the longest distance for casts. This is good for throwing spinnerbaits or topwaters, you can get them going so far that it is hard to see the little baits!

These long rods kill your accuracy however, which is why they should be used for open water casting and swimming baits. You can really burn spinnerbaits and buzzbaits with these long rods, not to mention unloading your spool from casting so far!

When it comes to ultralight bass fishing during the summer, most people usually only go in the mornings or evenings. This is typical, as it is the most comfortable time to go. They don’t realize that they are missing out on some prime fishing time!

One of everybodies favorite ultralight bass fishing styles is using topwater baits. So yeah, name somebody who doesn’t love a big blowup, especially on a small lure! When people are talking about the subject, poppers, and buzzbaits are usually the top of the conversation. People have caught more fish with these 2 lures, than with any other topwater baits combined.

The prime time to use topwater lures is early in the morning, or later in the evening. When the clouds are moving in thick, and the sky is getting grey, you should also break out your topwater lures. You can get away with using fast moving lures during the mid summer, but you just have to pick the right time.

Water temperatures in smaller reservoirs (re: retention ponds) that we like to fish in warm up to temperatures that the fish don’t feel comfortable in. They typically won’t exert a lot of energy chasing down a bait until the water cools back down.

When the sun is high in the sky however, the fish can’t look overhead for their meal. They don’t have eyelids to protect themselves and their eyes from damage. It is easier to stay in cover, or look down for your meal, until the sun settles in. This is when I head for the worms and jigs.

Jigs and worms are two of the best baits for when conditions present you with a bright sunny sky. After all, you don’t get to pick when you fish! Worms and jigs can be slow rolled on the bottom, bounced, hopped, jigged, create a ruckus, just keep testing to find out what the fish are looking for. Remember to bring along your patience!

It is becoming widely known that fishing kayaks are being bought up like never before. Especially in times like we are in today, people are finally realizing that the big bass boats that go 60mph are just not necessary to catch fish. A lot of people are finding fishing kayaks as a way to get on the water, and more often than not, are catching more fish than they ever did off the big bass boats.

Fishing kayaks allow you to sneak and creep through the water, without being noticed by fish. You are also able to draft incredibly shallow, so you can even get back through the muck that the big boat guys are afraid of. We used to do it on our bass rig, but we had to wade fish the shore to get anything done.

This worked, for the most part. During spawning season, these fish don’t typically abandon their bed, so walking through the water won’t spook them. Any other time, good luck, or get a fly rod. But with fishing kayaks, you can see the bed from a farther reach, and are able to sneak up onto it. Fishing kayaks are incredibly stealthy, and this is helping their sales more than hurting it.

Another example of why people are buying so many fishing kayaks lately, is because of the ease of storing it. You can’t put your bass boat in the hallway upside down, or any boat for that matter. With 4-5 fishing kayaks, you can easily mount them or hang them upside down. This many kayaks allows you to take your entire family, and maybe even a friend.

Owning more than a few boats, my fiance believes that people just don’t need this many. Fishing kayaks do teach people how to know which lures or fishing setups to bring along for the day, as you can’t bring everything with you, it is a quick lesson.

Outrageous gas prices effect people buying fishing kayaks heavily. I have blown a grand on more than one occasion, just boating around on the weekend with my family. When we finally got rid of it, it hurt me to think about how much time and money went into it.

It is super expensive running big boats in todays economy, in other words. When gas was approaching $5 dollars a gallon, you can’t imagine how much we spent on just a weekend in fuel. Trolling motors were useless after an hour.

In todays economy, times are extremely tough on people. They are finally figuring out that kayaks will bring you in touch with the outdoors, and you don’t have to be rich to get into it. You can pick up a lightly used fishing kayak for cheap, put a few modifications on it, and resell it for the same price or more later when you are ready to get a nicer kayak.

When people conjure up thoughts of ultralight bass fishing during the mid summer heat, they typically return to thinking about the air conditioning, and television. What the hey, it’s more comfortable anyways, right? What you don’t realize is that you just cost yourself some of the best bass experiences you could have imagined.

One of everybodies favorite ultralight bass fishing styles is using topwater baits. So yeah, name somebody who doesn’t love a big blowup, especially on a small lure! When people are talking about the subject, poppers, and buzzbaits are usually the top of the conversation. People have caught more fish with these 2 lures, than with any other topwater baits combined.

Early in the morning, or earlier in the evening, just after the sun has settled in, and your eyes adjust to the change is the best time to apply topwater in mid summer. Choosing the right bait to use at the right time is the key to landing more fish.

With the water heating up to uncomfortable conditions this time of year, the bass tend to not chase baits actively during the day. This is why waiting until the water cools down to use the faster moving baits is key.

When the sun is high overhead though, the fish cannot look up for their food. If they did, they would go blind — they don’t have any eyelids to protect them like we do. This forces them to stay looking down, and seek overhead cover. This is when I break out my jigs and worms.

The jig and worm are perfect for when the sun is shining bright, because they can be bounced slow or fast across the bottom, stirring up the silt and attracting attention. Finding fish with these baits is a slow going method, but you have to be patient if you want to be successful and catch more fish anyways!

Our series of articles on Freshwater Fishing Gear continues as we attempt to remove the fear of buying fishing tackle from the novice angler.

Don’t make the same mistake I made, I purchased gear that seemed great but was totally improper for the business at hand. With the horde of reels and rods that are available, not to mention the millions of baits, fishing knives, fishing nets, line thickness and other fishing tackle; how could a first timer not make a few incorrect and pricey purchases?

We started our series on freshwater fishing tackle with the reel; already reviewed were the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Escalade of the fishing universe the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.

Baitcasting reels can manage stronger lines and lets you cast longer distances than spinning and spincast reels in the same size range. Anglers often use fishing line in the 14- to 17-pound-test range.

The design of the baitcast allows for on target casting, getting the lure precisely where you want it. They use very sturdy drag systems to slow larger, stronger fish and are meant to be used with heavier lures.

The baitcast reel is the favorite reel for catching Striped Bass, Barramundi as well as other large game fish. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags can be a problem or for casting below decks and walkways.

Baitcast reel has a revolving spool with the line going in the same direction as the line as it works down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are attached by a series of outer pins that displays the line. Some are built partly from composites, but most are still stainless steel, often with brass components in certain sections.

The baitcast reel attaches on the top of the fishing rod, for this reason it is more awkward to handle and requires more training than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a great entry level reel for young children or the novice angler.

Also its higher cost can make it cost prohibitive for the casual weekend fisherman who will only fish from time to time. Finally since it is mainly a casting reel it is much more reel than the “cast it and leave it” angler needs.

An excellent example of the baitcast reel is the Pflueger President LP Baitcast Reels, priced at under $150 and loaded with the features. It has nine double shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, rugged one-piece aluminum frame, aluminum handle side-plate, and six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system.

Look for our review of the Fly Fishing Reel in the next article in the continuing series Freshwater Fishing Tackle Buyers Guide.

Like trophy fish, bass can be elusive, They prefer certain times of day to eat, which means that you may have to cater to picky fish that only want certain times of food one part of the day, and other types of food in another part of the day.

This means that if you already have an established fishing kit, you can usually modify your kit to allow for bass fishing. Both of these fish can be caught using similar methods of fishing. As bass fishing is so popular, all tackle stores in bass areas will carry everything that you require in order to catch fish. As some species of bass are threatened, it is suggested that if you are not certain if the fish you have captured is legal, you immediately release the fish. These are the small mouth and the large mouth bass.

There are two types of fish targeted when bass fishing. This will make sure that you have the supplies required to catch your bass. Bass fishing is one of the most popular forms of fishing. This is due to the fact that bass are known to put up a good fight when hooked, and have great taste. If you are planning a bass fishing venture, you will want to insure that you check the local regulations for bass season, and make certain that you do not over fish bass.

However, many people prefer to target large mouth bass when bass fishing, as these fish are thought to have superior flavor as well as a better fight. In addition to this, bass fishing can be done in many places across the United States and Canada, making these fish easily accessible to those who do not have the funds or motivation to travel long distances for steelhead, salmon and other trophy fish. In the case of striped bass, also known as rock fish, over catching the limit can result in hefty fines. There are some issues when bass fishing that you should keep in mind.

For this reason, many people who go bass fishing will take several types of baits and lures with them when they go. Bass will strike surface and mid water, as well as bottom lures,and can also be hooked while fly fishing. There are many styles you can utilize when bass fishing, which makes this sport enjoyable for all types of anglers. Most regions that allow bass fishing have rules in place on the numbers of bass that can be kept.

Are you new to freshwater fishing and want to know what kind of fishing tackle to purchase? With the thousands of fishing products on the market it can be tough to know what to buy. Do I buy a baitcast reel or spinner reel? Do I buy a Graphite rod or fiberglass rod? Lures, jigs, worms, fish eggs oh so many types of bait!

Once I started reading up on the subject and found it really wasn’t so bad, a little bit of education was all I needed. This series of articles will help other beginning anglers to weave this jungle to make an informed choice of fishing reel, fishing rod and even what line, bait and other accessories you need for the type of fishing you plan to do.

We will begin with the most important part in my opinion and that is the fishing reel. There are four categories of reels and each has its place in the freshwater fishing world, there is the baitcast, spinner, fly and the reel we will review today the spincast reel.

Spincast reels are best for beginners, children and anglers who just want to get a line in the water and sit back with their favorite beverage of choice. The spincast fishing reel is best used for light-weight throw it and wait type of fishing in ponds, creeks and other locations that do not require long or accurate casts.

Due to the light lines used the preferred fish are bluegill, sun fish, catfish and small trout. Anything larger and you run the risk of your line breaking as you try to land the monster.

The Spincast reel is a completely enclosed reel with the line on a spool that wraps perpendicular to the line as it exits the reel and runs up the rod. It is designed to counter the main problems of other reel types which include line twisting, snares and backlash (the loosening of the line around the reel.)

The spincast reel has a button at the back that you press and release as you cast your line, click the button again to set your line in place, then turn the handle on the side to retrieve your line (hopefully with a fish at the end.)

The negative of the spincast reel is the shorter cast or throwing distance of the line, which is the result of the line rubbing against the reel as it leaves the cover opening. Also due to the limited line capacity of the spool, as compared to other similar sized reels, you are limited to lighter lines. This limits the size of your hook and bait setup and ultimately the size of fish that can be successfully landed.

A perfect example of this type of reel is the Shakespeare Synergy Titanium Ti14 Spincast Reel, it is affordable at under $15, is dependable and a nice feature is the handle that coverts to left or right handed.

We will continue “Buying Freshwater Fishing Tackle” with the Spinner Reel, the reel work horse of freshwater fishing.

Like trophy fish, bass can be elusive, They prefer certain times of day to eat, which means that you may have to cater to picky fish that only want certain times of food one part of the day, and other types of food in another part of the day.

This means that if you already have an established fishing kit, you can usually modify your kit to allow for bass fishing. Both of these fish can be caught using similar methods of fishing. As bass fishing is so popular, all tackle stores in bass areas will carry everything that you require so as to catch fish. As some species of bass are threatened, it is suggested that if you are not certain if the fish you have captured is legal, you immediately release the fish. These are the small mouth and the large mouth bass.

There are two types of fish targeted when bass fishing. This will insure that you have the supplies required to catch your bass. Bass fishing is one of the most popular forms of fishing. This is due to the fact that bass are known to put up a good fight when hooked, and have great taste. If you are planning a bass fishing venture, you will want to ensure that you check the local regulations for bass season, and make certain that you do not over fish bass.

Nevertheless, many people prefer to target large mouth bass when bass fishing, as these fish are thought to have superior flavor as well as a better fight. In addition to this, bass fishing can be done in many places across the United States and Canada, making these fish easily accessible to those who do not have the funds or motivation to travel long distances for steelhead, salmon and other trophy fish. In the case of striped bass, also known as rock fish, over catching the limit can result in hefty fines. There are some issues when bass fishing that you should keep in mind.

For this reason, many people who go bass fishing will take many types of baits and lures with them when they go. Bass will strike surface and mid water, as well as bottom lures,and can also be hooked while fly fishing. There are several styles you can utilize when bass fishing, which makes this sport enjoyable for all types of anglers. Most regions that allow bass fishing have rules in place on the numbers of bass that can be kept.