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Where to look for fish

August 3rd 2010 03:45
The biggest challenge any angler can face is finding fish. This statement may seem like I'm stating the obvious but, no matter how good you think you are, you're NOT going to catch fish unless you find them first.
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If you're new to fishing, you may want to try your luck at a smaller location--possibly a local pond. These local holes are often looked down upon as "bush league" or counted out because many are simply too small to use the boat you think you have to use to be a "real" angler. These local fishing spots can be a good bet because they are often overlooked by other anglers.


Despite this, the fact remains that you have to find the fish in order to catch them. Finding fish in a large lake or a small pond is basically the same as this video illustrates:



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


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Trout in the Pecos

June 5th 2010 21:03
I don't fly fish very much but if I lived where this guy does, my fly rod wouldn't be sitting in the corner in need of line!



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Hot & Cold Water

June 3rd 2010 00:08
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When you go out to do just about any kind of fishing, most of us look for streams or lake edges that have vegetation on the shoreline because this is a good indication of fish being in the area. This holds true for several species of fish. Moving waters that do not have enough shade can be cool enough in the head waters, but things will warm up as it moves downstream.

On the other hand, waters lined with too many tree will be cool enough as the temperatures rise but, cold temperatures and lack of sunlight caused by the shade will inhibit fish population because of cold waters that may stop the food production such as algae and the like as well as smaller fish for larger bruisers to dine on. Oddly enough, fisheries have discovered they can regulate the fish presence in various areas by removing trees and vegetation to open up areas and planting trees where they are deemed necessary.

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A fishing bait I didn't think of

May 28th 2010 18:08
If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't have believed it.

I was able to squeeze in a little fishing this morning and saw another angler putting both myself and the guy next to me to shame.

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Questions can improve your fishing

May 26th 2010 00:44

Contrary to what "experts" say, when it comes to choosing fishing tackle, there's really no right or wrong way. Sure, there are certain guidelines to consider but, every individual has their preference and no matter what friends or guys on TV may say, you have to do what works for you!

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When to fish in the rain

May 22nd 2010 22:47
I looked out my window today and thought of something.

It's okay to fish in the rain but I'm not going to go out in the rain!

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Go easy on those sinkers!

May 21st 2010 00:32
Sometimes, when you're trying to think of topics to write about, ideas come to mind but, you quickly dismiss them as being on the "duh" side.

Here's another--and I promise it's true!

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A rig like no other

May 18th 2010 01:13
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Don't do this!!!!!!
At the risk of sounding crass...

Sometimes when you're out fishing, you find things that make you go "WTF?????"

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THE lure

May 9th 2010 01:35
The quest for the perfect artificial lure is like searching for the Holy Grail. Suffice to say, it's one project that will keep you busy!

Countless lures have been developed by big and small companies in just about any shape, color, or size. AND for me, the worst part is when you think it's all out there, something new comes out. (That was really driven home to me last year when I saw a lure idea I had dismissed about ten years ago advertised on Angling Fish!)

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Picking a CLOSE to perfect lure

April 30th 2010 01:22
As I've said, probably too many times in this blog, I don't believe there's a perfect lure out there.

Any lure you pick up, especially from major manufacturers, has probably caught a couple of fish at one time or another.

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Trout come out this weekend!

April 16th 2010 00:48
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Here's what Len can do!

Trout season opens in my neck of the woods this weekend.
I decided to turn the podium over to my friend Len because he is MY Trout Guru!

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Dam releases can mean good fishing

April 13th 2010 02:29
People often look at water levels after a dam release and figure the fishing is no good. However, just the opposite is often true.

If you don't know what you're doing, a sudden rise in water levels can have adverse effect on fish.

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How to use sinkers

April 9th 2010 00:48
When talking about sinkers, I often outline the horrors of lead.

Let's face it. Lead is cheap, out there and will be out there for some time to come! That was really driven home to me a while back when I was discussing tackle with a friend who is more up on environmental matters than am. We admitted to one another that although we are working on it, you'll still find lead in our tackle boxes.

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How does barometric pressure affect fishing?

April 4th 2010 00:44
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Barometric Pressure exerts pressure on the waters we fish and if you think humans are immune, think again! On a muggy day, just before it rains, how often do you gingerly close you eyes and say, "My head is killing me?"

Studies have shown that it may have a similar effect on fish.

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How to use a popper

April 2nd 2010 00:24
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Here are some good instructions on using a popper to increase your fishing success.

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What to look for when fishing streams

March 26th 2010 01:51
If you're into river fishing like I am, it probably means that you're going to venture into the tributaries that feed those rivers.

Here are some things to remember if you plan on heading down to the waterhole. Just remember to take your bug spray!

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The quest for the "perfect" bait

March 21st 2010 01:11
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Is there such a thing as the perfect bait? To be honest, I have my doubts. I think many will agree the only perfect bait is what you caught you last lunker with. There are too many variables to consider when calling anything the "perfect" bait. For instance, I whole heartedly believe in simple night crawlers. Yet, you would hardly use them for surf fishing. Additionally, I've seen fish being almost repulsed by crawlers but biting hand over fist on minnows, and vice versa. If the topic is artificial baits, many like a spinner bait but, I've had much better luck with crankbaits.

There's simply so much bait that it's almost impossible to recommend a particular color, size, or even shape as the" best." Just about any bait out there has taken a fish at one time or another. That's one reason I keep my lure selection pretty simple—light for the day/dark at night with a few gold metallic lures for murky water. I've found too many opinions to have a handle on the sound thing in fish but I am convinced scents help your hook up rate.

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Another top water view

March 20th 2010 04:13
Since yesterday's post was about top water baits, I though you may appreciate another take on the same subject.

This is Wade Bourne, an outdoor host here in the States. Like a lot of us, he's focusing on bass since they are so plentiful but his lesson works for all fish that hold next to cover and respond to top water baits.

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How to use a jerk bait

March 12th 2010 01:35
Here's a video describing how to use a jerk bait...


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A tip for winter fishing

February 9th 2010 19:22
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It's cold and I've been snowed in the past few days so, I'm no even going to say I've been fishing. However, I have been thinking about getting out there but when it's cold like it is right now, fishing can be tough if not down right impossible.

The first thing you have to remember is that fish are cold blooded animals. That means their metabolism is going to slow down and you'll have to adjust your presentation with that in mind. Simply put—slow down your retrieve!

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