Friday, February 28, 2014

Cranking Bass on Deep-Water Structure - The Paul Elias Way! | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Cranking Bass on Deep-Water Structure - The Paul Elias Way! | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "magine having a 1982 Bassmaster Classic winner, as your own personal fishing coach.  Envision the all-time record holder for total weight in a four day B.A.S.S. tournament, (132.8 lbs), as your mentor.  Hang on to your hats – it’s about to happen.
   Paul Elias is a legend in the world of bass fishing, but a humbler man there never was.  With a passion for the sport and a desire to share his gifts of experience and knowledge with others, Paul eagerly took on this writer's challenge:  Take a novice bass fisherman to the tackle store, outfit them with the proper equipment, and then coach them in the fundamentals of deep-water structure fishing for bass. "



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How To Stay Warm While Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Stay Warm While Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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Walleye Fishing | Walleye First Tournament Series Part 17, Joe Carter

Walleye Fishing | Walleye First Tournament Series Part 17, Joe Carter: "Author's Note:  The status of the walleye tournament world will be explored throughout this series.  Industry leaders, observers, participants (past and present), sponsors, professional and amateur anglers, host communities, marine and tackle manufacturers, and tournament organizers will share their wisdom and insights."



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Learn How To Improve Your Crappie Fishing Game Today! | Crappie Fishing

Learn How To Improve Your Crappie Fishing Game Today! | Crappie Fishing: "Sitting in a boat as you admire the beauty surrounding you as you cast your rod is an amazing and relaxing pursuit. Although crappie fishing requires a bit of technique and understanding to be a successful endeavor, using these tips will help you become a crappie fishing expert.
TIP! Knowing the weather before you leave for your trip can dictate how many fish you catch. Always check the weather forecast before going fishing.
If you’re crappie fishing at the bottom using a shad, you should remove the tail of the shad before putting it on the hook. In addition to this, you can use the cut tail as scent to attract the fish to the bait."



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Crappie Fishing: How to Catch Prespawn Slabs | Field & Stream

Crappie Fishing: How to Catch Prespawn Slabs | Field & Stream: "If nothing fires you up like a bug-eyed, plate-size freak of a panfish, then you need to be on the water now—and try these prespawn trophy-slab tactics.

As fishing goes, it doesn't get much easier than filling a bucket with summertime sunnies. But to stack up honest-to-goodness slab panfish—titty bream, elephant perch, and the like—now is the time."



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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Fishing: Good time to fish for bass in lake, canals | The News-Press | news-press.com

Fishing: Good time to fish for bass in lake, canals | The News-Press | news-press.com: "Perhaps we are thawing out a little. It takes a few days like last week, cold and rain, to remind us why we like it down here so much. Now let us put that behind us and talk a little freshwater fishing."



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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Braid or Fluorocarbon? Understanding Specialty Fishing Lines | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Braid or Fluorocarbon? Understanding Specialty Fishing Lines | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Choosing a fishing line isn't as easy as it used to be. Early in my career, there were two main choices - Berkley monofilament and Stren monofilament. Today there are dozens of options.
    Anglers now have multiple choices in line materials, performance characteristics and even color. It gets confusing for old-timers like me, so I can only imagine how it must be for anglers just getting started."



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Spring Bass tips by Dan Wells

Spring Bass tips by Dan Wells: "As late winter turns to early spring bass began to feel the urge to full fill their primary need in nature, reproducing!  Keeping in mind that bass must reproduce every year and understanding what they need to have a successful spawn are the best tools you can keep in your tackle box during the spring transition.
 
Largemouth’s optimal water temp for spawning is 63-70 degrees and the best bottom composition for them is a light sand/gravel bottom that can easily be swept clean. The first step is finding the good bottom that they will spawn on. Look in the back of coves, pockets and flats. Once you have found the right bottom you can start to track and anticipate the water temps  as to when they will actually show up to do their thing and you can be one step ahead of them."



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Spring bass fishing tips. Time to get ready | Illinois Fishing Reports - Hunting | HotSpotOutdoors - Fishing Reports & Hunting

Spring bass fishing tips. Time to get ready | Illinois Fishing Reports - Hunting | HotSpotOutdoors - Fishing Reports & Hunting: "Soon the ice will be leaving the lakes and ponds and it will be time to break out the bass gear. The bass are on the move and soon the big girls will be up on the beds while the males cruise the inside edges of the weeds."



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Crappie Fishing Tips That Can Work For You | Crappie Fishing

Crappie Fishing Tips That Can Work For You | Crappie Fishing: "Has crappie fishing been of some interest to you? Don’t worry; it’s really not that difficult.Crappie Fishing is a multidimensional activity that offers fun to people of any level of skill or experience.
Patience is one of the most important tool you can apply to crappie fishing.Don’t allow yourself to get irritated or you might end up losing your mind.
Many fishermen use light bobbers when crappie fishing during the night. Lighted bobbers have a small lightbulb inside to help you notice when fish are biting.
TIP! Casting close to the shore can help you catch more fish. Fish like shallow waters, as they’re easier to find food in, so you’re more likely to get a bite there as well.
Your hook must be very sharp to catch lots of fish. If your hook is not sharp, the fish won’t be attracted to your bait and you won’t be able to catch anything."



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