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How to use a bottom bouncer

March 5th 2010 01:51
Here's a really good video illustrating a bottom bouncer--a great way to fish the bottom while on the move and not get snagged.



bottom bouncer
In all its simplicity, this is a bottom bouncer. The picture was cropped as tightly as possible to conserve space. There is usually as much wire below the sinker as there is on top.

One of the best descriptions of a bottom bounce is a sinker on a wire. Some guys like to tie on an artificial lure. Others use a hook and live bait. At any rate, they allow you to get down deep and then, with just a little speed, fish only a few inches from the bottom.

Often weighted from ½ to 4 ounces or greater, the bottom bouncer is an inverted “L” shaped wire with a lead weight molded about half way down its length. The other arm, the shorter part of the “L”, usually has a snap swivel at the end to attach a leader. At the junction of where the two arms intersect is a spot for you to attach your main line.


Often associated with walleye fishermen, a bottom bouncer can easily be used for any application where an angler needs to get their bait to the bottom without getting hung up. You can use it when trolling or even fishing from the bank.



Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!








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Has it been THAT long?

July 10th 2009 00:01
fish8ng rod

Angling Fish is two years old today!

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Staying hydrated

January 25th 2009 03:13
death valley
Although here in Pennsylvania, summer heat is the LAST thing on people's mind, the sun actually does shine in other parts of the world. AND it will shine again here!

A couple of things are important when you're fishing and the sun is beating down. Those important items are sunglasses and drinking water. I've talked about sunglasses before—they're going to keep the glare away and make it easier to see. It's easy to know when you need sunglasses. Usually, if you find yourself squinting, it's time to pull out the shades!

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Using Wagglers

January 20th 2009 02:15
Here's a video from YouTube featuring British pro Will Raison talking about using a waggler.

Raison is one of the best anglers in Britain and a member of Team England.

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Just because you have some kind of physical handicap, doesn't mean you can't appreciate the beauty of nature.

It's not just a handicap that makes it harder to use limbs than it used to be. Auto accidents, bad falls, or strokes happen every day.

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A little reverse engineering

May 25th 2008 00:21
I think having a fishing cart like the one in the picture would be great IF I needed it.

fishing cart
I first saw fishing carts when I was pier fishing on the Outer Banks and figured that everybody made their own until I did a little research and found out that you can buy these things PRE-made!

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Think you don't need a tacklebox?

April 13th 2008 00:58
When people say, "I don't fish that much. Do I really need a tacklebox?" I say, "Yes!"

As you fish more and more, lures and other tackle accumulate. You're going to need somewhere to store all the gear and it's not a good idea to put hooks in your pocket.

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How much line is on your reel?

April 8th 2008 00:47
line counter
Have you ever made what you thought was GREAT cast only to have the lure snap back at you because you didn't have enough line on your reel?

Granted, you can tie your line to a tree and walk off a distance that should cover any cast but, what do you do if it snows, rains or is dark?

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Do you have a hook file?

April 3rd 2008 00:40
hook sharpening stone
Here is a little gizmo that doesn't cost much but will give you lots of mileage.

Pictured to the right is a sharpening stone made especially for fish hooks. All you need to do to bring a dull hook back to life is run it along the groove at a 45 degree angle a few times and your hooks are as good as new.

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A fishing log for you

March 16th 2008 00:34
In order to achieve success when fishing, it takes a lot of practice and more trial and error than I care to admit. One way to eliminate some of the time wasted with trial and error is to record your attempts and then repeat what worked for you and see where you're doing right or wrong

The log I've included can help you a great deal. This is fairly basic. There are logs for your computer but I like an old-fashioned paper log because, if you're like me, too many details are forgotten by the time you get around to putting info into the computer.

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Keep your minnows alive

March 11th 2008 01:33
When you’re out fishing and the sun is shining and everything seems right with the world, it doesn’t take long for your minnows to die. The warmer it is, the less time it takes.

Maybe they even started dying before you got your line wet! The hoopla of going from a big tank at the bait shop to your minnow bucket may be too much for them to handle. Something else to think about is the trip to the water hole. Minnows don’t handle the stress of a car’s constant vibration very well so, it’s a good idea to get your minnows as close to your destination as possible.

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Getting equipment to fish

August 13th 2007 12:34
fishing rod


So, you’ve been watching those fishing shows on TV or reading this blog and decided to try a little fishing for yourself. Where to begin?

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Maybe a better question would be, "What's the deal with STATE TROOPERS and sunglasses?"
Making note to self--stay off of highway!


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