As a kid I remember some things so clearly.  Things I have no business recalling, but I do.  Like the kerosene lanterns that stood on the floor of our little back porch.  They were like little soldiers all lined up, in case the storms came, and the power went out, which it did back then with some regularity.

It was then that Dad brought out the lanterns and lit each carefully and positioned it wherever we needed some light, which was just about anywhere.  We didn’t even have a street light on our little dusty road.

There was something both mystical and magical about the dancing shadows cast by the flickering flames.  A hunt of bruning wick and the aroma of the oil floated through the otherwise dark house.

I ordered a couple of the oil lamps recently.  Used em too.  Thunderstorm approached and my two little oil lamps saved the night.  Never do have any flashlights around that work.

Sometimes I take one of the lanterns with me when I sit on the back porch on these nice mountain evenings.  I light the little wick, turn it down low and listen to the warble of the nightbirds and the shirping of the crickets.

And I hum that old song my sister used to sing.  “he made the night a little brighter, wherever he would go.  The old lamplighter, of long, long ago.”

lIt makes you wonder what in the world will be out there in the future for fishing reels.

Tackleboxes are overrated.  I grew up in the deep south and we look with some degree of distain on fancy pancy stuff.  Like tackleboxes.  I carry all my fishing stuff in a cloth bag.  It’s made of some kind of canvbas and I don’t know where I got it but it holds all my fishing stuff very nicely.

After all, how much stuff does one need to catch a fish?  A pole, some line, a hook and maybe a few little sinkers.  Add some bait to the hook and the fish are in trouble.  All of this goes into my tackle sack and still leaves room for a few cans of beer.  Life is good when you’re frugal as well as innovative.

Yes, I have been the subject of some sneering so-called angler types who think their high tech tackleboxes are so totally awesomely cute.  Just look at all those nifty compartments with all the nifty lures and spinners and plugs.  Stuff they have never used and will never use because all you really need to cat a fish is mentioned above.

So, if you see me some day ambling down the riverbank with my trusty cane pole and my black tackle sack, just know that I am one happy dude.  I may not make the cover of some splashy fishing mag, but I will be content to just cat some fish for supper.

The best part is that Pike are one of the easy to catch fish and are generally found around their prey. These are the weedy portions around shoals, bays, islands, rocky areas or at the shores of streams or rivers. These weeds also provide protection to the Pike eggs to which the prey fish get attracted and make it easy for fish hunters to do fishing. The Pike move in the lakes all year round hunting for food in normal water temperature and generally they get caught while fishing due to this frequenting in the shallows.

Some of the Pike anglers love to fish from the river bank as there are many developed river and lake fisheries which provide good access for fishing whereas the other Pike anglers like to tackle the fish from a boat. All the major Pike waters offer Pike angling and boat hiring services which are mostly provided by the accommodation providers on the nearest pike waters in their area. The Pike anglers use a variety of methods for fishing like static dead baiting, wobbling, lure and fly fishing and spinning. A Pike Fishing Tackle should be strong enough, sturdy and handy to fight the large fish as it is the most important feature of fishing. These tackles are available in all sizes and are of different kinds therefore, the best suited tackle should be chosen for Pike Fishing.

Some other accessories in the tackle bag should be like an ideal sized rod as the extra length of the rod helps in controlling the Pike’s head and provides more flexibility in catching the fish, a strong reel with a tough disc drag as the Pike make short and strong runs which can strip the fly reel with their force and if the drag is not strong enough, then they could pull out the line and land the people in soup, therefore, a good reel with a strong drag system should be used to retain the fish around bay and a line should also be there in the tackle bag that matches the weight of fly rod. A bass tapered leader can be used to flip over large flies but however, a Pike specific leader is always better to use. A wire or a braided trace which are strong enough can also be kept to tie the teeth of fishes to restrain them from cutting the line. These are all the accessories which should be carefully chosen for quality and kept in the tackle bag for Pike Fishing.

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Everydeer  hunter and deer manager wants to know, “What is the best thing to plant for white-tailed deer food plots?” There really is no easy answer. First, there are several counter-questions that must first be addressed before an answer can be tossed out.

Spring or fall food plot?
What type of soil do you have?
How much rainfall do you get?
What type of equipment do you have?
How much do you want to spend on seed?
As you can see, many variables exists that determine which plant species can be used for food plot material on parcel of land in a given area. Although there is no common answer to the above questions, there are some “common” plants may work in your area. In particular, today we are discussing common plant species that can be planted in the spring, although some of the species may not be used until later in the summer.

Sorghum

Grain sorghum, milo, or sometimes even referred to as maize, can make a great and simple spring/summer food plot for deer. Sorghum is a solid choice for food plots where high whitetail densities prevent most other grain crops from making it through the summer. The plant itself is not consumed at all during the summer, but the seed heads are well-used during the late-summer and fall.

The fact that a sorghum plant is not consumed by deer all but guarantees an annual crop. Sorghum is a more resilient plant than corn and will compete well with weeds — and still produce heads! It does not require a lot of water, so it grows well even during fairly dry summers. And since sorghum is basically a large grass, it is easy to plant. Simply prepare the ground by disking, broadcast the seeds, and roll or drag to ensure good seed-soil contact.

Before we get into the what, where, when and how to fish and Alabama Rig, I wanted to talk with Dan some about his win on Kentucky Lake. Dan has fished Kentucky Lake all his life, and admitted that he is very confident here most of the time. However, Dan likes to deer hunt, and come the fall he can be found in the woods instead of on the water. So with all his experience on Kentucky Lake he wasn’t exactly ecstatic with the thought of a fall tournament there. “I only fish Kentucky in the fall when ‘they’ make me”, he said chuckling. The home lake curse is often just that, with local anglers struggling to catch a winning stringer. Dan was able to best the rest of the field by several pounds, begging the question, how did you overcome the home town jinx. Dan was quick to say that over-all there was a home lake advantage; it was not a curse this time. “Once I figured out what was going on, I was able to use my knowledge to duplicate the structure that was producing throughout the lake.” Dan went on to say, “on the last day of practice I figured out what was going on, and because I know this lake so well, I had endless places to fish.”

Conditions for this tournament were typical fall fishing.

Water Temperature: 59-62 Degrees
Water Clarity: 4-5 feet visibility in the areas he was fishing
Water Level: Normal scheduled winter pool
Weather Conditions: Rirst two days were overcast, third day was sunny and no wind, last day sunny with gusts to 15 mph.

Dan had a great pre practice for this event. Pre practice is the time on the water before official cut off. With the help of a local friend, Dan caught 5 fish limits upwards of 25 pounds on a Zara Spook over stump covered flats. Dan told me, “I 100% felt this pattern would hold up through the summer and into fall; bass were there, food was there, all the conditions were right for this to last.” Dan continued, “I spent my first two days of practice working this pattern, trying to force it, make it work; it didn’t.” On his third day of practice, he realized he needed a change. Competitors were catching plenty of fish in the backs of coves. Smaller fish had large balls of bait fish pushed up into the bays. However, this pattern did not have the size to win this event. Dan said, “This tournament was not for points, go big or go home.”

Knowing the lake as he did, along with the fall feeding in the backs of the coves, Dan started working the deeper breaks on the way out from the backs of these coves. “On the third day of practice, I found that there were quality fish hanging on the first deep water breaks as you headed back to the main lake. I was able to catch a couple tournament quality fish on a Zara Spook.” The 4th and final practice day is where it all came together for Dan, “The sun came out, and we had some wind. This is when the Alabama Rig can really shine, and it did.”

Having already ‘spotted’ the rest of the field, of competitors, three days of practice time Dan’s home field advantage began to shine. Because he fought so long to find quality bass, Dan didn’t have much time to duplicate his findings throughout the lake. However, he was confident with his knowledge of the lake and put it to good use, culminating in winning the Championship. I asked Dan what his thoughts were about why many anglers fall to the home town jinx. He replied, “Anglers fish memories and not patterns, you have to stick with the pattern. Use your knowledge of the bass fishing water to duplicate what you’ve found.” As you have read, Dan almost got caught up in the memory fishing, hitting the flats that he had found bass on prior to cut off. I asked Dan about this, he replied, “that’s a loaded question, yes I was fishing an area I had found fish before; however, this pattern and that area set up right for the fall. The pattern just wasn’t there.”

Okay enough with my personal quest to find out how Dan beat ‘The Curse’, let’s find out about the Alabama Rig. Dan started fishing the Alabama Rig back in May of this year, seeing the potential for catching schooling or suspending fish. Dan told me that he spent many hours on the water learning this bait, from how to cast and retrieve it, to how to maximize its potential.

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In this article, I am not going to concentrate on just one technique, but several, in hopes that you can utilize all of them and make your spring fishing experience an enjoyable, and productive one.
One of the techniques that I prefer using would be waking a spinnerbait in the shallow water. Using a spinnerbait with a Colorado blade is very productive in the shallows because the melting snow that washes into the water creates a muddy water situation, and the Colorado blade produces enough hard-thumping vibrations to help bass hone in on it when their visibility is limited. As the water warms and clears up, I would suggest using willow leaf blades because they produce less vibration and give your bait a natural appearance.
Another thing that should be taken into consideration is the fact that not all the big bass are shallow. Have you ever fished the warmest water that you could find, and caught nothing but short fish? This is usually a sign that the small males are cruising the shallows looking for nest-building areas, which tells you it is also pre-spawn time. The larger fish are probably under your boat or behind you suspending in deeper water. Well, when this happens, I would suggest switching to a suspending jerkbait.
Wood, rocky bluffs, and points, are other places where bass often stage prior to moving into the shallow spawning areas. Fishing these areas with a suspending jerkbait will not only trigger a reaction bite, but will also give away their location.
Now another tactic would be to fish 8- to 10-foot breaklines. I would start fishing for active fish by using a medium running crankbait, and fishing parallel to the breakline. Now when the fish are at this depth you can cover a lot of water by throwing a lipless crankbait, paralleling the breakline. Be sure to remember that in the spring the bass’ attention will turn back to crawfish, just like in the fall. So I would suggest using some type of crawfish-colored pat-tern. One of my favorite would be the Mann’s Baby 1 Minus for shallow water in a chartreuse craw color, and the Spro Prime crankbait slow floating model in the gold/black color.
If this does not produce then I would switch to a jig & pig combination or a plastic craw, and cast it onto the top of the drop and slowly inch it off the edge. I would continue this until I locate them, then refine the technique that was used.
Now these are just a few techniques that have really helped me catch big bass during the early spring season. If you stay versatile, and concentrate not on what the fish should be doing, but what they are doing, you will find your arms getting tired from catching those springtime lunkers.
Until next time, stay focused, stay warm, and keep the line tight.

Every single excellent fisherman demands to make sure they have plenty of sharp hooks. A straightforward way to gauge the sharpness of your hook is to find out if it foliage a damage whenever you pull it combined your fingernail. If it doesn’t take place, develop or substitute your hook. That is certainly, if you would want to catch seafood!

A fisherman that’s just beginning might be intelligent to adopt a visit having an professional first. You can find a great deal information you can obtain from a specialist, which can only help you develop into a far better fisherman. Do research and pick a guideline that has a good status.

A very sharp hook is crucial to reeling in every fish. Without having a sharp hook, your prey is not likely to stay in your series while you reel it in. You ought to be very diligent in often ensuring that your hooks are sharp. Just before each and every outing, substitute or improve those that are boring. Now if you are a surfer, then this video will be worth a look, it’s a rip curl e bomb wetsuit.

You must give fly sportfishing a shot! There are several advantages if you are fly fishing, and you need to understand that fly fishing is noticeably different from other kinds of offshore fishing. If you’re thinking about this sort of fishing, you’ll have to have a various group of products including: rods, lures, and even the kind of clothes you are to put on.

A spinnerbait constitutes a excellent rookie-warm and friendly attract for any individual seeking to move beyond earthworms. When fishing inside a questionable area, this type of lure is definitely good. It’s also great for angling around a dock in murky h2o. Each bass and crappie are fascinated by spinnerbait lures.

Consider having a web or gaff to help you land big species of fish. A gaff lets you grasp the seafood preferable to deliver it within your boat. A world wide web may well be far better since you’re more unlikely that to wound the species of fish. This will make preparing the seafood easier.

Look at the water’s current to discover the strong-water regions. If you will be river fishing, be on the lookout for the aspects of deepest water. Seafood normally congregate in these particular places. The place around sizeable rocks and near underwater ledges tend to be teeming with sea food. You will need to recall where the greatest offshore fishing spots are placed for the following time.

When angling for bass you will need to fully understand a number of issues. Learn the behaviors of the species of fish and where they are likely to swim. You should also investigate the times of day time where bass will be most lively. With bass angling, it’s vital that you educate yourself up to you are able to.

If you find your self with new beneficial ideas for making the next sportfishing outing a great one particular, this short article is doing its job. There is a lot of know-how obtainable about fishing, so you can generally carry on studying fishing and refining your offshore fishing knowledge.