Monday, September 2, 2013

Pocket : Flippin' Matted Grass for Late Summer Lunkers

Pocket : Flippin' Matted Grass for Late Summer Lunkers: "Heading into late summer, hot temperatures and limited rain normally produce dropping water levels in many lakes. Meanwhile, abundant sunshine and clearer water produce the most prolific weedbeds in our lakes at the same time. The combination of lowered water levels and exploding weed growth results in huge fields of matted grassbeds. This placid looking flotilla of hydrilla, milfoil, and other submerged vegetation belies the labyrinth of tunnels beneath the surface where bass are actively feeding on bluegill and shad. From late summer through fall, flipping matted grass can make for outstanding shallow water fishing for big bass, even on the hottest and sunniest days of the year."

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Pocket : The Majesty of Water

Pocket : The Majesty of Water: "Submerge yourself into the depths of a discussion of the world's most important compound...H Two Oh. Oh, sure, oil is a big deal...but water is bigger. When oil goes away we have a transportation nightmare. If water goes away, we die. Ah, but not to worry too much. When oil is used, it's gone. Water has been recycled for eons. Our job is to expedite that recycle thing.
Permit this indulgence, please, as we delve into some of the philosophical, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of this magical substance."

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Pocket : The Devil’s Horse – A Propbait Served Southern Style – Part II

Pocket : The Devil’s Horse – A Propbait Served Southern Style – Part II: "In terms of modifications to his Devil’s Horse topwaters, Barry Weaver does very little. He adds an oval split-ring to the nose of the bait, because the knot will not slip into the groove, as is often the case with round split-rings."

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Pocket : Sabine Surrender — Sabine River bass fishing tactics

Pocket : Sabine Surrender — Sabine River bass fishing tactics: "In the corner of his eye, Lake Charles’ Ken Chaumont spied what he was looking for. On a weedy point on the Louisiana side of the Sabine River across from Orange, Texxas, balls of “rain shad,” as he called them, were erupting from the water.

“Ohhhh, we are going to get into them now,” said the 58-year-old angler and veteran lure designer with Egret Baits."

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Pocket : Outdoors: Fly-Fishing Tips From a Pro

Pocket : Outdoors: Fly-Fishing Tips From a Pro: "In this month’s issue, you met 13-year-old Jacob Stucker, whose fly-tying business has flourished under the tutelage of fly-fisherman and author Jeff Hatton. (Hatton’s book, Rod Crafting, details the history of American and European rod-making from 1843 to 1960.) We turned to Hatton, a fly-fishing guru with more than three decades of experience who specializes in crafting 19th century–style rods, for some tips on getting started."

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Florida Offers Saltwater Fishing Without A License This Sunday : NorthEscambia.com

Florida Offers Saltwater Fishing Without A License This Sunday : NorthEscambia.com: "In an effort to introduce newcomers to the activity, on Sunday, September 1, Florida residents and visitors can saltwater fish for the day without obtaining a recreational fishing license."

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