4 Lead Jig Fishing Case Study

On January 20-21 is the Annual Saratoga Lake Ice Fishing Derby in Saratoga, WY. The registration fee is $35 for adults and $10 for children under 14, a valid fishing license is required to fish. This years event has $6,000 in guaranteed cash prizes and up to $35,000 in additional prizes, plus $100 hourly cad awards for largest fish measured that hour. The big prize money will go to 1st place $2,000, 2nd place gets $1,000 and 3rd place gets $500. The competition has only three tagged trophy fish in water that could be worth from $5,000 to $20,000. This year there is also a bounty fish with a pink tag that is worth $500 cash so if you catch any of these special tagged fish bring them to the official derby tent. Anglers must make dig their

At New Melones Reservoir, despite the continuing snow melt, the water level dropped another foot last week. The water clarity is good and the temperature is slowly coming up, now averaging 76 to 81-degrees. Trout are showing signs of schooling over deep water and feeding on shad minnows. Trollers have been finding trout at 40 to 60 feet with Speedy Shiners, Needlefish, and ExCel lures. Night fishermen have been doing well by anchoring over fairly deep water and lowering their light to about 20 feet. This attracts plankton, which in turn, attracts shad, which will attract larger fish. Live minnows and nightcrawlers are choice baits. The kokanee numbers may be down, but the quality is good with some going 15 to 18 inches. Bladed lures may work well in deeper water as they create vibration which will attract fish. Scented corn on each hook is important. Big trout winner at Glory Hole Sports was, again, Bob James, of Murphys, with a 2-pound rainbow caught at 55 feet in the main lake. Big catfish winner was John Tennant, of Twain Harte, with an 11-pound, 15-ounce fish caught with sardine bait in the main lake. Bass fishing is good for those who specialize in that type of fishing. Hayden Lee, of Angels Camp, recently caught a 10 pound Largemouth Bass on a topwater lure and he had no net in the boat. He and a friend were able to boat the fish for photos before release.

It's the day before the big Lake Fork bass tournament. John Noah is getting prepared. He has already cleaned up his boat and is rigging up a swimbait on his favorite carrot stick rod with his favorite lews reel on it. Next John got all his tackle together, he had to take his time choosing lures because of the certain depths in the lake. He got some topwaters for shallow water, some deep diving crank baits for deeper water, and some swimbaits and spinnerbaits for medium depth. Then he double checked everything and made sure it was all in the right place.

Over the last few years, the rivers edge is getting more & more crowded, as fishing pressure increases so does the amount of lures the fish will see in a day. Trying new methods of fishing can sometimes prove to be rewarding.

Most people don't realize the amount of choices that are avaiable to them when it comes to ice fishing equipment. There are choices of clothes depending on the weather, choices of rods or tip ups and even choices of bait, string, shelters and everything else that you could think of.

Many people find hobbies that they enjoy; some people find hobbies that they love and make them lose track of time. What I have come to realize is that when you truly have a passion for something, whether it be good or bad, you tend to put it ahead of other things in life. You become so skilled in this one area because it is something you truly enjoy doing. But you can take what you have learned from this and apply it to the real world. What drives me is bass fishing, to the average person this just sounds like a lazy man's weekend activity. When I was young there wasn't much to it just put bait on a hook and wait but the possibility of potentially catching a giant has kept me hooked. As I have grown older I've learned how complicated what seems to be simple task

There is no question that the most misunderstood subject in all of musky fishing is lure choice. Advertising focuses on the successes of certain lures, writers talk about their favorites, and sporting goods stores promote the "hot bait" as their cure-all. I don't claim, for a minute, to be innocent of any such charges, but I do want to take these next few pages to separate fact from fiction, as well as show you, the readers, a quick easy-to-use formula for that makes lure choice simple. Here's basically how it works.

What interesting about these professional charters is that they guide and take you across to some excellent water areas, where the best fishes gather, and making way for a grand catch opportunity. Most charters guarantee that you get a catch or no money, so there is going to be no disappointment when you think you didn't get what you want. They also offer the chance to catch a variety of fish such as halibut, Red Snapper, Salmon, Ling Cod, Rock fish and much more. All equipments and gears necessary for your favorite activity are also available with the charter.

So you are about to start fishing. First things first, you need to bait your hook. Do you know the correct way to bait you hook? Below are some tips that will help you attract and catch more fish by simply baiting your hook better.

I have been fishing my whole life, especially bass fish. I normally try to catch largemouth bass, which are very common where I am from. I was on my high school’s bass fishing team and we actually did pretty well for the most part, especially coming from such a small school. Largemouth bass are our prime target during these fishing tournaments. A largemouth bass is a white/green fish usually ranging from 1 pound to 6, they can also get up to 10 pounds as well. You can bass fish for fun or you can do it competitively such as tournaments. Tournaments usually go like every other tournament, you have two people and an adult captain that basically drives the boat and puts people in the best spots to catch bass. Every tournament usually starts at around 7 in the morning and goes through to 3 in the afternoon. After the time limit is reached, the boats then unload and get pulled up in the parking lot with the fish in them. The teams, then one by one go up to the weigh station and get a bag to put the

Fly fishing is not a mere sport or hobby, but it has become a passion that it rooted so deep in West Virginia culture that it has become a way of life (Bailey). When I first heard of fly fishing, I disregarded the subject as an old-fashioned type of fishing that has been outdated by modern technological equipment that allow you to reach every corner of the stream. Little did I know, this is not the case. JD Bailey is a local fisherman in Bridgeport, West Virginia that spent years mastering the art of fly fishing and I was lucky enough to get insight information from this valuable asset to keep the tradition of fly fishing in West Virginia alive.

Depending on what species you are fishing for your style of fishing changes dramatically. The main target to fisherman are panfish, such as bluegill, specs, or perch. “I like fishing for bluegill because it is relatively simple and very fun.” Scott Miller. All you need to start fishing is a pole, an auger, some wax worms and a spot to fish.

Heading to the fishing spot, you'll need to have a tackle box to hold all your hooks, lures and pliers. The tackle box you use will depend on a variety of factors, but mostly, it comes down to personal preference. You can use a small, plastic tackle box to hold the essentials, or you can purchase a soft, cloth bag that will hang on the shoulder. The soft carryall bag will allow you to keep your hands free for carrying other things like the rod and a cooler of beer.

Fishing has been around a long time and has been evolving over the years. In fact, the first known fishermen were from the Stone Age. They used materials that were available to them to catch fish and put food on the table for their families. Succeeding the Stone Age however, fishing has slowly begun to transform into more of a sport than a method of providing food. National Geographic states, “It wasn't until the 15th century that fishing began its evolution into a sport. Previously, fishing was simply a means for survival.” Fishing has changed so immensely that it has become a competitive sport. Fishermen all over the world angle competitively against each other in huge tournaments for a living. These professional fishermen are awarded millions of dollars to angle out of expensive boats that their sponsors pays for.

In Conclusion when you go fishing out on a river or lake remember to bring the right fishing equipment. Stink bait works best on catfish if that's what you're going to catch. But if you're going for bass ten frog poppers or flys work best. Carp like shrimp dipped in tobacco if you're fishing for carp.Now that you know what to use and make sure you have the right gear have a nice time fishing the next time you