When it comes to bass fishing it seems to me that bass fishing tips are more prevalent than Hershey kisses in Rosie O'Donnell's cupboards. It seems like every time you turn around there's someone who fancies themselves a fishing expert and has a bass fishing tips to throw at you. I have three of those bass fishing tips to throw at you as well, but thee 3 effective bass fishing tips have been proven through more than 50 years of combined fishing experience.
Does 50 years of combined fishing experience mean that these tips are the be all, end all when it comes to fishing tips? Certainly not, but it does mean that the tips have been proven through experience, which is incredibly valuable. Fishing experience is where fishing tips come from and these fishing tips come from experience.
There are many people out there selling all kinds of "systems", over priced e-books, and devices that will supposedly help you catch more fish. I've actually seen one product being pimped out there that supposedly calls the bass (and every other species of fish) to you when you're fishing? This market is marketed as some sort of "secret weapon". How crazy does this sound? The bottom line is that the only secret to fishing is that there is no secret. Learn simple tips like the ones in this article and then go out and put them into practice.
So, what are these bass fishing tips that will help you catch more bass?
Use Line That's As Light As Possible - Many bass anglers use fishing line that's much heavier than they need to use. Bass have keen eyesight and in many instances can see your fishing line, and if the bass see your fishing line they are much less apt to bite. Obviously factors such as water clarity come into play as well. The bottom line is a great bass fishing tip is to employ fishing line that's as light as possible.
Use Realistic Bass Fishing Lures - No matter what type of fishing lure you choose to use, you want to make sure that your bass fishing lures are as realistic as possible. The more your bass lure looks like the quarry the bass normally eat, the more effective said lure will be. When it comes to bass fishing tips using a realistic fishing lure is one of the best
Use Mother Nature To Your Advantage - As a bass angler you should always use Mother Nature to your advantage, specifically the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have an incredible impact on the feeding behavior of bass (and all other fish). This bass fishing tip can become quite involved, but the basics are simple to learn and put into practice. The bottom line is that using Mother Nature to your advantage is an extremely effective and useful bass fishing tip.
The 3 bass fishing tips just outlined are obviously not the only bass fishing tips you will ever need. They are however 3 tips that will most certainly help you become a much more successful bass angler. Give one or all of them a shot and find out for yourself, you won't be disappointed.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana!
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Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Monday, 19 April 2010
Sea Fishing Rods
Shopping for sea fishing rods can seem daunting if you have little experience with sea fishing, or have only previously fished in fresh water.
Follow my simple pointers below and you'll be on your way to catching bigger sea fish with the least effort.
Here are 5 essential things to consider while researching to buy sea fishing rods:
1. Think about where you're going to be fishing.
Will you be mostly fishing from the ocean shore? Will you primarily be deep sea fishing?
Think about this carefully. Your fishing destination determines the types of fish you intend to catch and the techniques you'll use.
If you've only fished in freshwater before now, you'll certainly need a stronger rod for fishing in the sea. Sea fish such as marlin and shark are stronger than fish that live in rivers, lakes, or even estuaries.
Fishing for, say, sea bass or marlin, requires a stronger rod that can land heavier fish, whereas you could get away with a lighter rod for fish like grouper, flounder or snapper.
2. Consider the material your new rod will be made from.
Graphite or fibreglass are generally good choices for sea fishing rods.
Both materials are strong and light. They aren't affected by the salt in sea water and so resist corrosion, rust, brittleness.
Graphite isn't very flexible but it is strong and relatively light.
You've maybe fished with graphite rods before, but those made for fishing in the sea are longer, wider and denser.
An alternative material is fiberglass. Fiberglass sea fishing rods are much more flexible than graphite which makes it easier to fight stronger fish for a longer period of time without getting tired.
The only compromise with fiberglass rods are that they generally don't last as long as graphite. For me, that's an acceptable compromise, and my personal favorites are fiberglass rods.
3. Consider the tackle you're going to use with your rod.
No type of fishing rod is worth a dime without tackle, and saltwater fishing rods are no exception. Certain rods work well with certain kinds of tackle, and certain types of tackle work well with certain kinds of fishing rods.
The tackle you require will be greatly determined by where you're fishing, what fish you'll be catching and what techniques you'll be using.
4. Take account of the fishing techniques you'll be using.
Different fishing techniques are required in different fish habitats for catching different fish. Deep drop? shallow drop? bottom techniques?
Think carefully about the techniques you'll likely be using before buying your rod.
5. Do your research.
The vast array of styles, brands, materials and accessories available is staggering.
My advice: don't skimp on your research.
Use the internet to browse the available range. Check out online fishing stores to find out what you can get for your budget.
Buy magazines and read the advice and reviews. I spotted 4 magazines dedicated to saltwater fishing in my local store alone yesterday.
And, if you have the chance, talk to experienced fishermen (or women). You'll receive no better advice than from people who are experts with sea fishing rods.
Take your time to fully research your options before you buy, with my simple pointers in mind.
Good luck researching and buying sea fishing rods!
Find out more about why quality sea fishing rods are the most vital piece of equipment in your sea fishing arsenal on Lori Rocha's Sea Fishing Rods blog.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lori_Rocha
Follow my simple pointers below and you'll be on your way to catching bigger sea fish with the least effort.
Here are 5 essential things to consider while researching to buy sea fishing rods:
1. Think about where you're going to be fishing.
Will you be mostly fishing from the ocean shore? Will you primarily be deep sea fishing?
Think about this carefully. Your fishing destination determines the types of fish you intend to catch and the techniques you'll use.
If you've only fished in freshwater before now, you'll certainly need a stronger rod for fishing in the sea. Sea fish such as marlin and shark are stronger than fish that live in rivers, lakes, or even estuaries.
Fishing for, say, sea bass or marlin, requires a stronger rod that can land heavier fish, whereas you could get away with a lighter rod for fish like grouper, flounder or snapper.
2. Consider the material your new rod will be made from.
Graphite or fibreglass are generally good choices for sea fishing rods.
Both materials are strong and light. They aren't affected by the salt in sea water and so resist corrosion, rust, brittleness.
Graphite isn't very flexible but it is strong and relatively light.
You've maybe fished with graphite rods before, but those made for fishing in the sea are longer, wider and denser.
An alternative material is fiberglass. Fiberglass sea fishing rods are much more flexible than graphite which makes it easier to fight stronger fish for a longer period of time without getting tired.
The only compromise with fiberglass rods are that they generally don't last as long as graphite. For me, that's an acceptable compromise, and my personal favorites are fiberglass rods.
3. Consider the tackle you're going to use with your rod.
No type of fishing rod is worth a dime without tackle, and saltwater fishing rods are no exception. Certain rods work well with certain kinds of tackle, and certain types of tackle work well with certain kinds of fishing rods.
The tackle you require will be greatly determined by where you're fishing, what fish you'll be catching and what techniques you'll be using.
4. Take account of the fishing techniques you'll be using.
Different fishing techniques are required in different fish habitats for catching different fish. Deep drop? shallow drop? bottom techniques?
Think carefully about the techniques you'll likely be using before buying your rod.
5. Do your research.
The vast array of styles, brands, materials and accessories available is staggering.
My advice: don't skimp on your research.
Use the internet to browse the available range. Check out online fishing stores to find out what you can get for your budget.
Buy magazines and read the advice and reviews. I spotted 4 magazines dedicated to saltwater fishing in my local store alone yesterday.
And, if you have the chance, talk to experienced fishermen (or women). You'll receive no better advice than from people who are experts with sea fishing rods.
Take your time to fully research your options before you buy, with my simple pointers in mind.
Good luck researching and buying sea fishing rods!
Find out more about why quality sea fishing rods are the most vital piece of equipment in your sea fishing arsenal on Lori Rocha's Sea Fishing Rods blog.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lori_Rocha
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