Your fishing reel can be a critical part of your success as a trout angler.  It is so important for getting your line in the best locations and turning a bite into an actual catch.  Since having a functioning reel and knowing how to use it is so important, I want to briefly discuss some trout fishing reel tips for enhancing your experience on the water and ultimately for catching more fish.  Let's talk about a few of these tips now.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when selecting the best reel is its weight and size.  Many people think that you always have to have a large reel with a lot of action, but this just simply is not true.  In fact, there are several occasions when you want the exact opposite of that.  If you are fishing for Brook Trout or other small trout species, especially if you are fishing in a creek or small stream, then you don't need a big reel.  You would generally want to go with a light rod in this scenario, and it is absolutely imperative that the weight of the reel matches the weight of the rod.  On the contrary, if you are fishing in a big open water lake for trophy lake trout, or if you on a big river with strong current, then you will definitely need a heavier reel.  A strong, heavy rod is ideal for these conditions too because it allows you to deal with bigger fish and stronger currents.  Just remember, try as best you can to match the reel and rod weights, and if you do this then you'll be fine!

Another great thing to think about when it comes to trout fishing reels is making sure they are working properly and maintained well.  This is obviously not a problem if you are looking to purchase a reel or have just recently purchased one, but if you have had your reel for a little while then it's a really good idea to make sure functions smoothly before going out to the water.  If it isn't spinning properly or is tight for some reason then you may come home from the river empty handed.  You can have the best lure on the river and be in the perfect fishing hole, but if you're reel is sticking then you're definitely in trouble.  This may seem obvious to you, but I have many friends that have gotten themselves in trouble out on the water because they didn't take good care of their reel during the offseason.

A third tip to be mindful of for having more trout fishing success is to change your line at least a few times throughout the season.  This is very important, but many anglers do not change their lines very often.  The problem with not changing out your line frequently is that older fishing lines cause more friction and resistance, so this can be damaging to your reel.  You may have to crank harder for older lines, especially if they are monofilament lines, and if you are trying to crank too hard and fast then it will put too much stress on the reel.  Changing your line is a simple way to keep your fishing outfit in good shape and make things easier on yourself.

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I want to share with you one of my favorite largemouth bass fishing tips. I have been fishing for many years and when I learned this proven technique it made all the difference in my bass fishing results. I consider myself mostly a fly fisherman and I primarily go after trout. But I live in an area where there are far more lakes and ponds full of bass and the nearest good trout streams require a bit of a drive. I had always wanted to catch more largemouth bass. One day I was talking to my friend Joe and he shared his favorite largemouth bass fishing tip with me and from then on I started catching bass like crazy.

Many people had be telling me to use purple or blue rubber worms (sometimes referred to plastic worms). I had been using them but with little success. My buddy suggested these for bait but it was the way I was fishing them that made all the difference. I had used various types of weights and even bought some pre-rigged worms with dual hooks, Still no luck. This was not the way to go.

What I learned was a variation of the Carolina rig. I generally use Gamakatsu offset shank worm hooks in size 2 or 3 and 6 to 7.5 worms. My favorite are two tone Culprits. Take the point of the hook and stick it straight into the head end of the rubber worm. Slid it down about three quarters of an inch and then out the side. Now slide the hook down to where the eyelet is the only part exposed at the head. Take the point of the hook stick it into the side of the worm and have it almost coming out the other side. You want it to be in the bait so you can fish it in a weedless fashion. When a fish bites and you set the hook the point becomes exposed and hooks the fish.

You want to fish this with no weight or swivel of any kind. Just tie your line to the hook. Be sure to trim it so there is no tag line hanging off. Even with no weight you will cast fine. I usually use 6 or 8 pound test line. Cast to a fishy looking spot, let it site briefly and retrieve slowly.

Now almost all my bass angling is with this largemouth bass fishing tip and I catch tons of fish. Do not be afraid to cast into vegetation such as lily pads and other weeds. Fish love cover so that is where they will be hiding. Since you are rigged to be weedless you will seldom have a problem but you will often catch bass!

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Question by Murphy: "Got a bass fishing tip to share with other fisherman?" Should it be "got or "have"?
The first word of the sentence. Which one is correct?

"Have a bass fishing tip to share with other fisherman"?

or just leaving the sentence how it is in the question?

Best answer:

Answer by Supergirl
You don't have a subject.
So either:
I got a bass fishing tip to share with other fisherman.
I have a bass fishing tip to share with other fisherman.

What do you think? Answer below!

Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips is a post from: Fishing Classics

Here are some general fishing tips that we hope you will find useful. Remember, when it comes to fishing, learning from the tips of others and their experiences is essential in becoming a pro angler. Always allow your general knowledge of the sport to grow and you can only prosper from it.

Try to use Attractor Beads, Luminous Tube, and flashy things on your rig near the hook to help attract fish to your bait.

If you know that snapper or other large bitey fish are being caught in your area at the time, use strong rigs and put some protective tubing on your trace near the hook to help avoid being bitten off.

When going out on your fishing trip, take a variety of bait with you. Usually pilchards, bonito, trevally and mackerel work well.

Autumn is a great time of year to get out and go fishing. The fish are in much closer, the weather is more settled and the fish are hungry.

Make sure you have no scratches or nicks on your guides by rubbing a cotton bud around and inside your guides.

A tip from the experts: use a new rig every time you go on a fishing expedition.

A great tip for trout fishing is to put powerbait on your hook, and then dip it in garlic oil for a few seconds before you cast it.

On smaller plugs the middle hook is sometimes too small to do a good job so try replacing the middle hook with another one a size or two larger.

Keep a fishing journal and record the day's temperature and how well you did at what spot.

Spring is the best time of year to go bass fishing, when fish move into shallow water to spawn.

After a cold front passes, go fishing under a dock. The underwater structure will provide safety for the fish, and that's where they hide.

After heavy rain, most streams and rivers turn muddy. At that point, head to the nearest dam. Water flowing over the dam is usually clear water and the fishing there may save an otherwise dismal day.

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Old School Crappie Fishing Family Secrets

You'd be shocked how many crappie get away from fisherman all over the country after the fish have been hooked. I'm willing to bet it happens to you at least a few times every time you go fishing (and some of these subtle bites you never even knew you had). Here are our surefire crappie fishing tips to limit your crappie "getaways"

TIP#1 Match your line color to the water your are fishing in. As a rule of thumb the cleaner the water is the more you need to disguise your line.

TIP#2 Don't try and "muscle" the fish after you set the hook...unless you want to brag about the fish lips hanging on your hook.(you can sit around and speculate how big the "rest of the fish" was!) Instead,you've got to wait to set the hook. Crappie like to swim a little before trying to swallow... give it a few seconds, then give a quick jerk to set the hook. Once thats done , it is a give and take process to tire the crappie out. Don't ever pull hard. This one of the most important crappie fishing tips you will learn.

TIP#3 I always use a net when I am bringing crappie into the boat. If you get a big slab on your line you could rip the hook right out of his tender lips just by pulling the fish into the boat without a net.

TIP#4 Use a rod with a lot of action. Set the drag so that you can give a little line before you rip the fish's mouth off. If all you get is are fish lips, you might have your drag set too tight. Just loosen it up.

TIP#5 Wear him out before you bring him in. Think of it as a "tug of war" match! You Gotta pull hard then let up.... a reel there..stop a second.. wear him out. You've got to find a balance on your drag settings. You want to set a little tension to tire out the crappie-but not to much so the line breaks. After he's worn out, you can put him in the net without to much resistance.

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How to Stop a Crappie “getaway” Amazing Crappie Fishing Tips Here! is a post from: Fishing Classics

If you have just decided to learn fly fishing, you need all the tips and advices that you can get. Fly fishing is a popular sport engaged by people who wants a break from stress and work, and who wants to challenge themselves. Yes, fly fishing is a challenging sport because it requires skills and techniques. Here are some of the basic and easy fish flying tips for beginners.

1. Practice - an elementary rule in almost anything you want to learn for the first time. Make sure that you give ample time to practice your casting in your home which will determine your success in fish flying. Without a good casting technique, you will either end up quitting fly fishing or be a frustrated one. It is important that you develop and accurate cast.

2. Tools - this is very important and should be considered first hand. Choose the right tools that are cost friendly, durable, and comfortable to use. Each tools or part of the tools have specific functions such as the rod which has actions that will tell you if a fish as caught the bait. The length and comfortability in holding the rod should be ascertained because it is essential when you are fly fishing.

3. Bait - choose the right and best bait you can get your hands on. You have plenty of baits to choose from such as gurbs, plastic worms, and artificial flies. The bait will determine which kinds of fish will most likely bite it. There are different fish in different locations so make sure that you got the right bait for a certain fish. If you don't know about the fishes in a certain area, you can ask local townsmen. You will get pretty much information since almost all people living near lakes and rivers know how to fly fish.

4. Be prepared for running fish - most first time fishers will probably freak out when a fish swims towards them. If you panic, you might just ruin your chances of catching the fish. When a fish is rushing towards you, stand on your ground, lift your rod a little bit over your head and slowly lower it back if the fish turns around.

There are more fly fishing tips that beginners can consider such as the color of the bait, the proper handling of the rod, the length, etc. You must also consider the best fly fishing locations. There's no point in fishing where there is none or little fish around. But these 4 are the basics which one must always give due consideration. Fly fishing is a great sport and learning it is a great decision. But it takes time to actually master the skills so you must be patient. If you don't catch fish for the first time, don't be frustrated. If you have failed for many attempts, keep trying. Fly fishing tips are here to help you but you can only learn so much. There are more things to learn in actual fishing, so once you feel like you're good to go, fly fish in the nearest lake.

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Men likes to go fishing and it really is a favorite past time among them. Although many have made a living out of it. The crappie fish is one of the most sought fishes there is, especially during winter. Some who are fishing for crappie are just starting to learn about it, some are already experts in crappie fishing. That is why crappie fishers wants to know more about crappie ice fishing tips since it is easier to catch them during winter.

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Crappie fish is a great tasting and easy fish to catch. That is why many wants to have their own share of it. One needs to know more about the basics of fishing and if not too much, learn the different fish species, why not? If that can help? Of course there is a need for you to know what a crappie looks like, how will you know that it is a crappie if you don't know a thing about fishes?

Second, one needs to know the location where they can find the best crappie as well as the time when to best catch it. It is best that you catch them while it is dark, best time would be in the morning. If you want to catch them during early winter, then you have to catch them at the place they were in prior to icing up. If in the middle winter, they would be found where the food are, it is usually in a deep basin. If you think late winter is the best time, then you can catch them near the shoreline.

Other crappie ice fishing tips includes how to lure the crappie? One of the effective techniques used is jigging. Try to raise and drop the rod, repeat this as long as you like with an interval of 5-10 seconds. If you don't get to lure the fish then try to lower down your bait some more since they   want to hide as much as possible, they are commonly found in deep basins.

If you want to get more crappies, try the above mentioned crappie ice fishing tips. Just try and try even if at first you are not successful, in the long run you will get to catch more fishes. If you fail at first then never give up. Crappies are just waiting for you to catch them. Enjoy!  

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Many a good angler has learnt a lot by keeping his eyes and ears peeled during his amateur days of fishing. A lot can be learnt just by observing and listening to the "gurus" talk about a sport or pastime that you are interested in. In the sport of bass fishing many good catches have been the result of a good bass fishing tip from the experts in their field.

Let us take for instance, a sea bass fishing expedition. An amateur will not know that the kid of tackle he is using is not suited for the kind of fish he is trying to lure. An experienced fisherman will tip him on the mistake he is making and this could lead to him making a catch where he would never have been able to without the tip. Something as simple as changing tackle can make a big difference.

Even if you are a seasoned fisherman it pays to keep your mind open to newer ideas and techniques of catching the elusive bass. Remember that people are fishing for bass the world over and all is not known about the mighty bass. The different species of bass feed under different conditions. Trying a technique of luring a sea bass could help you hook a bass in a freshwater lake. It has been known to happen, and these do not occur by fluke, but by anglers trying out newer tips they have learnt from others in the field.

It will only pay to keep abreast with the latest news in he area of fishing. There are newer technologies being developed and newer equipment being placed in the market. If you are aware of the latest equipment you could use, you can perhaps make the most of it with your experience as a bass hunter. Sometimes a bass fishing tip will save you a lot of bother. Yu may be out looking for a spot to fish and come up against a person who has visited a spot where the fish are "biting" as they say. Instead of looking for a sot yourself you have been presented with one through ha tip from another angler who has successfully been fishing those waters.

Reading fishing tips written by the more experienced of fishermen can save you a lot of bother and money too. These tips will enable you to choose the best fishing tackle and lure as well as save you time by educating you on the best spots for you to fish for bass. Fishing tips from the gurus can prevent you making many mistakes and make a success of your favorite pastime.

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Im going on a 6-hour chartered fishing and was told that the tipping is the norm for the first mate. What does a first mate do, and how much do you tip?

Thanks

Best answer:

Answer by money baggs
It is like the co captain of the ship or boat

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Do you enjoy fishing for largemouth bass? This is a popular past time for many people. The key to being successful in catching these fish is to know how to do it right. There are many largemouth bass fishing tips that you can learn to help you have the success that you want every time you go fishing for these fish.

Here are some important largemouth bass fishing tips that you need to know.

One: When you are fishing for largemouth bass, the area that you decide to fish in is very important. You need to determine if there is a current, how much shade there is, if the water is clear or murky and even what the underwater terrain is. These are all things that you need to study and learn about in order to have the most success when fishing for these fish.

Two: One of the most important tips for largemouth bass fishing is that you need to have the right equipment to catch these fish. Don't get any items that are not quality because they will not do you much good. Have you ever heard the saying, "you get what you pay for"? Well, when fishing for largemouth bass, this is very true, so make sure that you get only the best equipment.

Three: One thing that many people don't realize is that the bait you use is vital to your success in catching largemouth bass. The best bait to use is live bait because this seems to attract the largemouth bass the most. You have to take into consideration how you are storing your live bait for freshness. The best way to make sure you have good bait is to get the bait right before you start fishing for these bass.

Four: One of the largemouth bass fishing tips that you don't hear too often is to go out and try different things. There are many things that work when fishing for largemouth bass, but if you don't try new things, then you will never know if they will work for you or not. So, don't be afraid to try new things, if it doesn't work, then you can always try something else.

These are not all of the largemouth bass fishing tips that you need to know about. There are so many others that will help you have success when fishing for largemouth base. The above tips are very important, but don't let them be the only tips you learn about. The more you take time to educate yourself on catching these fish, the better chance you will have.

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It is always great to go out fishing during the summer. If you want to maximize the number of fish you can catch, you will need to know a good fishing trick or two. Crappie fishing is quite popular because you need not use a boat to catch crappie. So if you are out to catch some crappie, it helps to learn some summer crappie fishing tips before you head out to the water.

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It can be quite tricky to catch a stringer full of crappies. Not because this kind of fish is difficult to find but maybe it is just because you do not have the right kinds of information on where and how to fish for crappie. What you need are summer crappie fishing tips so you can bring home a pan full of this kind of fish.

You must know that crappies love to spawn on cool water. So when it is summer, it can be difficult to find them in shallow water. What you would want to do is to fish for crappie at night when the water starts to cool down again. However, if you prefer fishing during the day, you might want to head out to deeper waters so you can find more crappie during the summer.

While it is true that you can catch crappie without the use of a boat, this might not be a good idea if you are planning to catch crappie during the day. During daytime, you will really need to use a boat so you will be able to find good fishing spots for crappie. When the water is warm, crappies tend to head for cooler areas and you can best find them in waters 15 to 20 feet deep.

These are just some things you need to take note of when fishing for crappie. Learn more about summer crappie fishing tips so you can find your best catch this summer.

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Summer Crappie Fishing Tips – Crappie Fishing Tricks is a post from: Fishing Classics

Surf fishing at the beach on the ocean can get real exciting. In this article I will outline surf fishing tips I have learned through the years that anyone can use. Some tips have been acquired through personal experience and from other successful surf fishing friends.

First you need to make sure you have the adequate equipment. A fishing rod that is between 10 feet and 15 feet long is the ideal length in order to achieve good casting distance and leverage. The fishing reel can be a spinning reel size 6000 up to an 8000 size with a good drag system and good line capacity for heavier line such as 17 to 25 pound test. One thing to remember about fishing in the ocean, you never know what you will catch, so you need to be prepared with the proper heavy equipment to handle a 30 pound sting ray or a large blue fish that have giant teeth, not to mention the occasional shark. Sometimes you will catch small fish like whiting or ladyfish that are too small for a heavy rod, but being prepared for the big one is really what you want.

Choosing where to fish is another choice to be made. If you are at a home or condo on the ocean front you would most likely fish right out front. Then look for activity on top of the water, like birds diving into the water feeding on bait fish. Where there are small fish there are big fish not too far away. Fish close to them if you can, otherwise get out your polarized sunglasses and look for bait fish near where you are standing. If you don't see any, just cast out to where the waves break and let your bait float in the sandy trenches the waves create. That is where fish will look for food.

Always look at the tide chart for your area and pick your fishing times around high tides. The best time is usually 2 hours before and one to two hours after high tide. Surf fishing at these times can usually yield the most activity. Also try early morning and early evening which is normally a good fishing time. Coupled with high tide, this time frame can be very exciting and productive.

Other fishing gear you need will be a 5 gallon bucket to carry your bait, drinking water, towel, knife, cutting board for cutting up clams etc and rod stand. Plus you may want another carry all for everything mentioned after you put some fish in the bucket for cleaning later. You should also consider using a steel leader and a good hook rig such as a pompano rig or a strong steel hook attached to the steel leader. For sinkers you can use the pyramid style or the sputnik style. I use the sputnik style because it sticks in the sand and allows the bait to float in the water. The weight of the sinker or weight depends on how rough the surf is. The pyramid style can tend to roll with the surf and back to shore again.

Surf fishing tips like these can help you get started fishing the surf. Always check out the local bait shops to buy bait and ask what's been biting lately, then gear up accordingly.

If you would like to learn more from an expert, please check out my web page on Surf Fishing Tips. http://myfishinggoods.com/surf_fishing_tips.html

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Surf Fishing Tips ? Fish any beach in the world is a post from: Fishing Classics