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How to Make Fishing Lures

ghhelpfi — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:10:20 +0000

Making your own fishing lures can be fun, rewarding, and useful because they do catch fish very successfully. It is inexpensive to make them and you can use wooden blanks such as broom handles or scrap wood you can find just about anywhere. Fishing lures can be very expensive if you buy them brand new. You can make a wide variety of fishing lures both fresh water and saltwater. Some examples are floating lures, twitching lures, and diving lures. The possibilities are almost endless with both fresh and saltwater fishing lures. The initial tools you’ll need are really basic, but if you become a novice you’ll acquire more special tools as you need them for your projects.
Tools
Blank
Saw
Sharp pocketknife
Small Dremmel tool or sander
Sandpaper
Punch
Needle nose pliers
Small screwdrivers (assortment)
Screw eyes
Treble hooks (various sizes)
Metal plates (to attach hooks to lure)
Plastic lips (for diving plugs)
Small screws
Paint
Small paintbrushes
Lacquer or Polyurethane (for final coating of lure)

Step 1

Cut your blank the size you want it to be. It helps to draw the shape you want your lure to be before you cut your blank so that you can better visualize it. Shape the lure using your knife or Dremmel tool and sand it down smooth with sandpaper.

Step 2

Punch out your holes and attach your hardware to the lure making sure they are aligned. If making a saltwater lure, be sure to use stainless steel hooks and hardware so that your hardware doesn’t deteriorate when exposed to the salt.

Step 3

Paint your lure the color or colors you want it to be. Use small paintbrushes to ensure precision. When your paint is dry, be sure to put a coat of polyurethane or varnish on it to protect your paint from chipping and to give it a glossy shine.

Tips

You may paint your lure before assembling the hardware if you wish.
Be creative when making your fishing lures and have fun with it!

Purpose of Fishing Rod Holders

ghhelpfi — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:47:03 +0000

Fishing is a sport designed for relaxation. It is where fish lovers pride themselves of the fish caught while celebrating it with friends and family.

The rod holder is a fishing tool that allows fishermen to multi-task easily. It was invented because fishing requires the use of both hands in the whole process of luring, hook clearing and removing the fish from the hooks. With all these tasks, letting go of the pole is difficult. The fishing rod holder was intended for anglers to be able to make use of both hands.

The first design of fishing rod holders had two parts. The first is a pole-binding device with a strap placed on the railing to tie up to the fishing pole. The second part is a Velcro strap that could be tied on your limb, arms or waist.

The first designs needed improvement because when the straps were placed on the waist, it is wedged into anything you hit. Therefore, a new design of rod holder was invented which has four parts

Different types of Fly Fishing

ghhelpfi — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:13:06 +0000

Fly fishing is a method of fishing that involves using an artificial fly as opposed to using bait or worms. It differs from traditional fishing in that fly anglers cast a hook that usually has tiny pieces of yarn, feather, foam, fur or other similar and often colorful material using thread to make what is called a “fly.” The most common kinds of fish to be caught by using a fly are the salmon, chars, trout and most game fish although most types of fish can be caught with this method. Trout are the most popular to catch since they live and feed in shallow waters and eat small insects. On a recent trip to the lake, I woke up early in the morning from my cabin in the Shuswap and was able to catch 3 fish before dawn even broke.

Fly fishing is a very popular sport. Most fishermen will agree that it is a relaxing hobby which can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Most anglers would also agree that it is not just about catching fish. This type of fishing appeals to those who are more environmentally conscious since it is less harmful to the fish overall than numerous other techniques and the majority of anglers return their catch.

There are two main kinds of fly fishing. The classic method is known as dry fly fishing. This is when the fisherman uses an artificial fly which is cast so that it will float on top of the water. The theory is that the fly will pass over the fish which will rise up and bite it. Once on the hook, the fisherman then tries to control the fish’s attempts to escape. The fisherman will tire out the fish during the retrieval process so he can take the fish from the water with a landing net.

Many anglers prefer this kind of fishing style since everything is visible. The fisherman casts at a fish he can see, the fly is visible as it floats on the surface of the water, and he can watch the fish take the fly. One drawback to fly fishing is that trout and other fish naturally tend to feed underwater, so they may not be as likely to come up to take a dry fly.

This brings us to the second kind of fly fishing, a method known as nymph fishing. When real flies lay their eggs in the lake or river, the eggs hatch out as nymphs, which make their way to the surface where they hatch into a fly. Nymph fishing uses imitations of different nymphs that are weighted down to stay below the water surface. This kind of fishing is often regarded as more challenging by anglers since all the action takes place beneath the surface.

What Lures, What Fish?

ghhelpfi — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:02:52 +0000

SpoonsConsidered the most simple of all other lures, they got their name because they look like the head of a spoon. They act for the bait fish by doing a flickering and wobbling movement or action. Spoons are excellent for starters in lure fishing; easy to use and very affordable. SpinnersThe spinner is basically a blade wherein it does a rotating action on a spindle when being retrieved or taken back through the water as well as it gives off a flash as light is being reflected on the revolving blade, characterizing the bait fish’s scales and movements. This is a lure that is flexible because only can one verify and know the retrieve depth by the period or time frame one leaves before one starts a retrieve, one can also alter the speed of the revolving blade around the spindle, by either speeding up or slowing down one’s retrieve. For the Trout and Mullet, a smaller size is recommended, and a larger spinner with the pike liking, along with the treble hook in a red wool. Surface luresThese lures are used on the water surface and considered to be the most explosively thrilling of all lures as one could actually see the fish taking the lure, and the anticipation and the expectation of one looking forward of the take is an exciting experience. The fish can be completely seen exiting the water when they send off at a surface lure. Since these lures are being retrieved on the surface of the water, they can be a good choice in areas that have a lot of weed. Suspending plugsHaving neutral buoyancy and resistance, when the plug has dived or dropped to the required depth and left alone, it will continue on being suspended to that depth. For this reason, this type is perfect for pursuing your prey hidden near the weed beds, rocks or banks. When yanked in order to imitate life to the plug, it causes some crashing attack from your target. Floating driversA necessity for all lure anglers, they cover a wide scope in diving depths; beginning from just beneath the surface up to fifteen feet or more. The diving depth is established on the point of view of the vane or fin to the body of the lure. The lesser the angle to the body of the lure the deeper it can dive. The shape as well as the size of the vane and the lures body contributes to the movement of the plug in the water. Sinking plugsThese are excellent for deep water fishing, wherein the retrieve can start soon as the preferred depth is reached. This is accomplished by counting down before one starts the retrieval process. Therefore, the same depth will be reached whenever one casts. The distance that the lure has sunk down in a particular time, will give a suggestion of how deep or how far down the fish are situated when they strike; thus this is called the sink rate of the lure. Soft baitsThis is soft rubber bait that comes in various shapes and forms, with matching sizes and colors. These are commonly used for sea and fresh water fishing, which can be used on a weighted jig head handled in the same manner as the jerk bait, being managed as a plug is used. Jerk baitsHaving no movement of its own when in the water, the angler gives life to this lure; whenever the rod trembles or shakes or jerks, this lure can appear to have life. This lure for the most part, mimics an injured or wounded fish that the prey fish find tempting, and be compelled to thrust or lunge at.

Tips For Smallmouth Bass Fishing

ghhelpfi — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:19:56 +0000

In terms of satisfaction, smallmouth bass can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying when it comes to bass fishing. This is because they are known for their ability to run, their incredible leaps in the air, as well as their strength! Although not the meatiest, smallmouth bass are popular fish among bass fishermen, here are some smallmouth bass fishing tips that should prove handy to those looking to take on this challenge in the future. Learning Your Opponent Having a good insights about your enemy, in this case smallmouth bass, will have immense benefit to your cause. Knowing exactly what they’re looking for in lures, how ferociously they fight the line as well as having the exact information on what gets them into your bucket is surely going to help you land those fishes easier! This is generally applicable to almost everything in fishing, understanding your fishes is winning half the battle. Bass Fishing Technique – Walk The Dog Not literally, but when you use this technique, you’ll be moving your slack line from left to right while pulling back the bait towards you after you’ve cast the line. To get a better picture, this technique is used to resemble actual movement of feed when they’re looking for insects to feed on, therefore think of it as moving across the surface of the water in an angled movement from left to right. This skill will need some practice but can be hugely rewarding when done right. Many have reported more success with this casting technique. Be Patient Understand this, bass fishes will fight for their life, more so for a smallmouth fish than others because of their agility and strength that they possessed. Therefore be extremely patient when fishing for them,you want to work them instead of forcing and tugging them in with your own strength. Patience is the key, dance with them and you’ll be having a much happier fishing trip! Smaller Bait Lastly, you’ll want to opt for a smaller bait for this fishing trip. Aim to just tap the water lightly, instead of going into it with larger bait. Plastic baits are usually good, but in this case a wooden spooks are more effective.

Tuna Fishing Basics

ghhelpfi — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:55:49 +0000

Tuna fishing has been a hobby and a job since the early days. Tuna meat is quite a food commodity for people around the world. However, how to tuna fishing is not that easy as you think. You should know the basics on how, what and when to tuna fish.
Now, here are the basics on how to tuna fishing. Read on friend

Type of Bait

Often, fishermen or anglers use squid, sardines and butterfish. These baits can be live baits or frozen baits that can be bought in the fish market. However, if you are just a novice angler, you would want to use live baits since it is easier for the tuna to catch it. Remember that the bait is the most important part on how to fish a tuna so choose the right bait that you will use.

Type of Fishing Rod

The type of fishing rod is also as important as using a bait. You should also determine what kind of fishing rod that is suitable to catch a tuna. There are lots of fishing rods that can be bought online and offline. Make sure it is big enough to carry the weight of a tuna since the usual weight of the tuna is 10 kilos or more.

Tuna fishing techniques will be implemented using your fishing rods so choose the right fishing rod for you. It is also advisable to ask professional anglers on what type of rod you would want to use in catching a tuna. Keep in mind that they are the experts on how to fish a tuna in the sea.

Type of Hook

The type of hook is also what you need in reeling in a huge tuna. Use a hook that is big enough for the fish to bite in. This will surely hook into the fish’s mouth. Check with anu fish angler shop on what type of hook you would use.

Tuna Fishing Methods

Now is the fun part, the methods on how to catch a tuna. You should know the proper depth and current of the water. Also, make sure that you have the right crew especially if you are just a novice. They will help you in catching a tuna for sure.

The first step on how to tuna fishing is to throw in your bait and lure in a proper way. It should be quite far from your boat so as to ensure that the bait will be easily noticed by the tuna. Make sure that the drag is in a position so that when the tuna bites in, there is a sudden pull.

For certain, you will notice it when a tuna bites. Let it stay lose for about 5 seconds until you will feel that the hook has been fully bitten. Once the tuna has been hooked on your bait, your fishing rod and line should be in a straight manner. This is to avoid crossing or tying other lines with others who are fishing as well.

Slowly but surely reel in until the tuna is weary and tired already. When the tuna fish is near your boat, ask assistance for others to use the net or their hands to get the fish into the boat.

These are the tuna fishing techniques you have to implement to be just like the other professional anglers. Remember, fishing is a whole lot of fun with your friends and family so make it a habit. Enjoy fishing tuna!

Green Fishing Techniques

ghhelpfi — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:50:58 +0000

The world is going green. Why would you leave behind? People are trying to adopt eco-friendly ways whenever and wherever possible. This is also true for fishing. Green fishing is important in order to maintain the ecological balance of the fishing sites. Following green fishing techniques also reduce fish mortality counts.

Instructions for Green Fishing

Know the Fishing Regulations: Before you start fishing, just gather information about the fishing regulations of the pond or lake or any other water body that you have chosen as your fishing site. For many sites it may be mandatory to use an artificial lure. These lures actually mirror the life-like baits. Fishing with artificial lures is quite easy and using them can save leeches, worms and minnows.

Use Barbless Hooks: If you want a hook only for practicing how to catch fish but your intension is to release the fish after catching, then a barbless hook will be ideal for you.

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Fishing Kit Basics

ghhelpfi — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:03:32 +0000

Before going deeper into the technicalities, make sure that a fishing license is secured. To be an amateur fisherman there are basic pieces of fishing equipment needed to complete your exciting journey in the fishing world. Knowing the line type and matching the right rod and reel to the fishing technique is just basic common sense. Match these tools appropriately and expect a more enjoyable experience for a more comfortable fishing. There are several things that causes the reel to turn into a bird’s nest, don’t worry, even experienced fishermen encounter this every now and then.

The main objective is to match the rod, the reel, the line and the lure. These will only cost a newbie around $25 to $40 and they could last for years. The 3 main issues when shopping for a rod are: Guides that are attached to the rod; Grip or handle holds the rod and could come in either cork or foam. They come in different lengths so the comfort to the user must be considered; and the reel seat where the reel is connected.

Dealers make a lot of fishing rods that could either be single or consist of two or more pieces when assembled. The connection is very simple; just connect the male and female ends together to make sure the guides are lined up. This would only last for a minutes. Sometimes, lubricants are needed. When shopping for a rod, slightly bend it to get the feel of it. Again comfort should be considered when using the equipment.

Rods of any type will work. It should be around 6′ long and medium weight. Even a long stick will work. This should be long, straight and flexible so it will not easily break. The most popular rod is Graphite because it is so light yet so strong. Wispy rods should be up to 4m long to be used for long casts in moderate winds.

There are a lot of fishing lines to choose from and it can be very confusing to find the best. It is mostly made of nylon and “monofilament” that comes in spools of different lengths that are called Tests. The larger the fishing line the thicker it is in diameter. Find a piece of a 4lb. or 4 lb. Test that is almost 10′ long for the basic rig.

The basic rule is that all the gears should match. To summarize your fishing kit, it should include other stuff as well: net, stringer, line clippers, fishing knife, first aid box, a pail of bait, sunglasses, fishing hat, and talking about the basics, don’t forget your SNACKS!

Best Lures To Use In Fishing

ghhelpfi — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:28:13 +0000

The evolution of fishing gear and accessories along with the development of the bass fishing industry brought about the development of various lures specifically used for different fish species. There are many types or class of lures and they all depend on what type of fish works for them. Many only work for specific types but some cover a wide range of species of fish. Below are some of the typical lures used for fishing. Light Standard Casting LuresFor Standard casting lures, they are mostly able to attract a wide range of fish varieties from albacore, bluefish, bonita, oho and crappies. These lures are also excellent for certain species of bass fish and work best when retrieved from water at low to medium speed. They pass through water with undetectably synthetic material. Their sizes are excellent for lightweight fish and a host of freshwater species. They range from 1/16 oz. to 3 oz. The hand painted eye is enticing enough to allow schooling of fish. This feature allows for more chances of trapping one of the target fish in the water. Heavy Standard Casting LuresHeavy Standard Casting Lures are excellent for quite heavy fish specifically, walleye and bass. While the lightweight lures are used in most circumstances, it was shown that heavy counterparts provide more reliable fishing output. Moreover, the heavy standard lures are able to catch fish than diamond and light standard casting lures. Long Casting/Jigging LuresPerhaps the most popular among the fishing lures are the long, tapered jigging lures. They are perhaps the most commonly used fishing lures among the fishermen in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. Just recently, it was found out that the long casting lures work best for catching trout and pike. They were also found to effectively catch stripers and bluefish. They can catch tuna and walleye in a breeze!Unlike heavy standard lures, this gear won’t produce good fish-catch output up to 180-200 ft under water but be sure to effectively match your lure color, bait and related accessories to maximize performance. Deadly Diamond LuresThese lures are one of the smallest with sizes ranging from 1/8 to 1oz. They can seamlessly attract attention among fish and could form a school of fish in a minute!The reason is it lies on its structural surface formation and cut. The top handle is cut like a diamond and causes the reflection of light striking on its surface. The diamond lures are best for catching bass fish varieties, crappie and stripers although they work on a small range of fish species.

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