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How To Make a Homemade Topwater Fishing Lure

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:08:26 +0000

SUBSCRIBE PLEASE Hey YouTube, this is a video on how to make a fishing lure, I use some basic techniques. heres what i used any wood i have laying around a wood lathe sandpaper small eye screws split rings any paint 2 ton epoxy (not 5 minute epoxy) treble hooks

When is a Fishing Lure Too Big?

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:58:59 +0000

In a recent fishing trip in northern Manitoba, Canada, the question of what size of bait used is addressed. The lake was a lake trophy Northern Pike, but was full of walleyes. After a long day of casting for northerners, we decided to fish for walleyes in the evening to give our arms a little rest.
After the capture of numerous walleyes my partner with another boat and then the “big” hits. A large pike had swallowed his walleye. After playing the fish for a while “I put the cradle in the water and tried to carry on the inside as they approached, but he would not hear of it and do another run. While the North was next the crib should be noted that the pike was longer than the crib. The base was 48. He was a giant of the North. After another race that is close to the fish and then simply let go. Oh, but I have a great distance, but my partner still had a boat in Alaska away. We landed the walleye and measured 17 inches. Nice fish!
We knew when the North was doing and had the race in Alaska, but have not yet seen the walleye. He swallowed the walleye to the bottom. Pike was not engaged, just wanted a meal.
So when fishing is a reminder too big? 17 inches?

Fishing Lure Tips – Large Stickbait

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:06:17 +0000

Discover the tricks I employ to help catch more big fish using a large stickbait. School’s in session at bassprofessor.com

Fishing Lure on the Beach

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:41:48 +0000

Image taken on 2007-07-30 05:55:58 by psilver (silverph).

stacked fishing lure 2.jpg

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:41:32 +0000

Image taken on 2007-03-07 02:40:00 by rust.bucket.

Fishing: the Importance of the Fishing Lure

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:27:05 +0000

Many fishermen just aren’t able to catch fish. They just don’t get it. Not only do they go home empty handed, but they’ve also missed out on the enjoyable event that would’ve kept them coming back for more. What’s going on there?
Most fishermen blame a bad fishing day on the weather conditions. Some fishermen blame it on the clever and recurring practices of the fishes themselves. Other fishermen blame the tools they use, such as the fishing pole or the fishing line. None of these is the real problem, however. It’s much simpler than all that.
One of the main reasons why fishermen don’t have a catch: they’ve selected the wrong lure. This means your bait or any traps that you set. As simple as that. Your choice and usage of lures can spell the difference between any success and total failure of your fishing game.
In setting up your lure, it is crucial that you first decide on what kind of lure you want to use. If you want to use live bait, you’ll need adequate knowledge of the procedure on how to secure them. Many fishermen who try to make fishing a more challenging effort get themselves committed to tying flies for lures. They become fascinated with this skill. As a result, many would end up spending more money, even splurging resources and energy to this rather than to fishing itself.
Using artificial lures is more popularly practiced by fishermen than using live bait. There are so many kinds, so many styles. Lures under this classification are usually made from materials like fur or hair, feathers, plastic and yarn or even thread. All these materials are fixed onto a hook or clip to create an imitation of a mature insect, a nymph, an egg or anything that would be attractive and appealing to a particular fish. And because not all fishes behave in the same way, you’ve got to know how to choose the appropriate lure for a specific kind of fish if you want to have a successful catch.
Believe it or not, the coloring and shading of the lure is quite crucial. As a general rule, the fish lure must complement the color and shading of the water. If the lake or sea water is greenish blue, the lure must also be of similar color and shading. It seems simple, for sure, but things are more complicated than they appear to be. The time of day must also be considered, you see. Light colored baits, for example, will not be noticed by fishes from sundown or early evening to daylight of mid-afternoon. The reason is because such a color or shading will merely cast a soft shadow beneath the water. For the same reason, dark colored lures will be difficult to notice come sundown or evening because the color or shading will blend with the darkness. It’s a bit tricky and you’ve got to know what you’re doing.
Choosing the correct lure is one of the fundamental principals that a budding fisherman must learn. Also as important is having this knowledge before you even consider venturing forth with any fishing adventure. Proper knowledge when it comes to this early phase of the game will make all the difference. If you want to catch fish, you’ve really got no choice. Learn it, live it and just see what happens. Good luck!

Choosing the Right Fishing Lure

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:25:46 +0000

Fishing lures are available in a various shapes, sizes, colors, and types. Each fishing lure is designed to behave differently in the water, depending on the kind of fish that it is meant to catch. Certain kinds of lures displace water as they are cast along the water; others, move freely in the water. Then again, some fishing lures are designed to slowly sink beneath the surface of the water with minimum horizontal movement. Fishing lures may be painted in bright or muted colors and may even contain added attractants such as smell or luminosity. Since different fish are attracted to different things, for instance, some like color and others motion, lures are crafted to attract all kinds of fish. As a result, there are many kinds of lures available in the market, and each is meant for a different purpose.
Deciding factors
The right kind of fishing lure, thus, will depend on your chosen kind of fishing. As you gain expertise you will be able to judge for yourself the effectiveness of fishing lures and determine which models suit you best. Several factors such as weather, water temperature, and water clarity dictate the kind of lure one should use as well as the color selection.
Skill-based selection
The most easy to use fishing lures are jigs, and thus, they are ideal for beginners. Jigs are suited to catch almost any fish, and if you’re fresh of the block, starting at a farm pond is perhaps the best place to learn. Other lures that are good for beginners are crank baits and spinner baits; this is because all you need to do is simply cast the line and retrieve. If you’re looking to catch aggressive fish, spinner baits are considered extremely effective. Crank baits, on the other hand, work well on almost any fish. Plastic baits require a certain amount of skill, and are not recommended for beginners.
Fish-based selection
Selecting a lure depends not only on skill but also on the kind of fish you intend to catch. For bass, shorter chunkier lures are far better than the longer ones. Also, bright colors are a good choice, particularly in murky water. Conversely, bluefish prefer spoons; mirror lures or those colored silver are also effective. If you’re lucky, you might catch a trout with a spoon. If you’re looking catch some walleyes, spinners are perhaps most adept.
Colors
The color of a fishing lure is extremely important when fishing; this is because certain fish are attracted only to certain colors. Also, water and weather will often determine the color of your lure.
For instance, it is advisable to stick with bright colors on bright sunny days and dark colors for cloudy skies. For murky water, opt for orange, red, pink, and white colored lures, while for clear water nickel, brass, blue, black, green, and purple are most suited.
The right fishing lure can spell the difference between a good catch and a poor one. For more information fishing lures visit http://www. seaisletackle. com and make an informed decision.