One way many people choose to relax is to go fishing, and this article introduces the contrasting styles of fishing in the UK. It’s a fantastic way to be outdoors, and there’s a burgeoning angling community in the UK with many fishing clubs and competitions attended by many fishing enthusiasts.

How can I start this kind of vocation? You just need a rod, a fishing reel, some fishing bait, and the ability to remain in one place for a lengthy period of time! Depending on where you love in the UK will influence the sort of fishing you’ll be getting up to. There’s game fishing which involves catching much larger fish, often within contests., and then there’s coarse fishing which can occur in rivers, lakes and in the sea. It’s advisable to take up the sort of angling that doesn’t demand you journeying large distances - best to have a stream or lake nearby that you can nip to at a moment’s notice - as the superb thing about fishing is the fact it’s a place you can go to unwind.

Coarse fishing is where you fish for types of fresh water fish other than game fish. It’s very popular in the UK and Europe. The kinds of fish you can find on your hook when coarse fishing include bream, dace, pike, tench and roach among many other species of fish. When coarse fishing, you just want a normal a fishing reel, a rod, perhaps an angling tripod (to rest the fishing rod), some groundbait, some fishing keepnets and fishing landing nets.

Big-game fishing is a form of recreational angling, targeting big fish famous for their sporting qualities, such as tuna. Despite the audacious images that evokes, game fishing also includes trout and salmon.

Fishing tackle is an important part of fishing. Bait is put on to invite fish to the covered hook. Usually, nightcrawlers, insects and smaller fish have been applied for this function. People have also begun plastic tackle and even electronic lures, to lure fish. Surveys reveal that natural tackle like shrimp are more recognized by the fish and so more effective.

Fishing is particularly popular in the warmer months when the temperature is warmer and the days longer, and night angling isn’t so perishingly chilly. Fishing can be as inexpensive as you want it to be. You can get yourself a fishing rod, a reel, some tackle, a license, and away you go!

Crewed yacht charters are easy to find when you do a search on the Internet. These charters are available all over the world. Once you find the yacht charter company you want to deal with, the process of booking the sailing yacht and charter is relatively simple. First of all you have to decide where you want to travel this year and when you type the sailing destination into your Search engine browser the wealth of crewed yacht charters that result are absolutely amazing.

The location you choose for the crewed yacht charter is the most important part of the booking process. Once you know where it is you want to go, the rest of the procedure of booking online will fall into place. For example, you can choose crewed yacht charters to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Bahamas or even the French Riviera. The type of crewed sailing yacht you choose can also be different. You can choose a luxury sailing yacht, a powerboat or a catamaran depending on your individual preference for sailing.

A crewed sailing yacht includes the captain and the crew, who will take care of all your needs while you are on board the yacht. You do not have to worry about handling the yacht when you book crewed yacht charters, but you can take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about sailing. The crew has the knowledge you need to enjoy the best scenic locations, the best spots for diving or fishing and the best ports for shopping. The captain is responsible to ensuring the safety of everyone on board the crewed yacht charter and this will be uppermost in his mind at all times.

The all-inclusive crewed yacht charters include everything you need to make the most of your vacation. All the food and drink as well as equipment is included in the price. The only extra costs that you will incur are your shopping and dining experiences in the various ports of call. You won’t have to worry about ant anchorage fees or have to supply your own food. Even the chef to cook exquisite delicacies for you comes as part of a crewed yacht charter.

The rates of crewed yacht charters depend on the number of passengers, the size of the boat and the length of the charter. The time of the year also affects the cost, as winter is a more expensive time of year to book a crewed sailing yacht than summer. You should also consider having travel insurance for a crewed yacht charter, just as you would if you planned a trip to a resort destination. Even though the crew is vigilant when it comes to the safety of passengers on crewed yacht charters, accidents can happen at any time.

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If you are going fly fishing, you need to have your critical gear with you while wading and casting. One of the critical pieces of equipment is your vest.

Construction workers have tool belts to hold everything they need while working. Fly fishing anglers have the same thing in the vest. They hold your tools of the fly fishing trade. Without them, you will be endlessly hunting for flies, repellant, grapplers and so on.

This necessary fly fishing clothing comes in a variety of styles. Old school vests are the best in my opinion. They fit and look like regular clothing vests, but are made with mesh pockets and water proofing material. I find they are perfect for holding the necessary fly fishing gear. They are also good because the distribute the weight of your junk…err, gear across your shoulders and back. Any fly fishing gear shop should have them.

Being a consumer society, more than a few companies have come up with advancements in ways to carry around your gear. Typically, they come in the form of modular systems hanging over the shoulder. They look like travel fannypacks hanging off the front of each shoulder. Depending on the brand, they may have a rear or front fanny pack and even both. Some anglers love these more modern gear accessories. Personally, I find them ungainly and annoying, but to each their own. I strongly suggest you fit yourself with one of these new systems before committing to buy them.

When considering how you will hold your stuff, you should give a good bit of thought to what you want it to hold. Personally, I want mine to hold sunscreen for my bald head, insect repellent, clippers, forceps, a poncho for rain, my car keys, line and, of course, flies. I don’t like hauling my stuff up and down the shore, so I tend to load up like a Sherpa. You might prefer a less demanding approach. The point is to figure out what is best for you and then buy a version that meets your needs.

If you are going to get serious about angling, you will need to a way to lug your stuff around with you. Figure out what you want to put in yours and then make your selection.

Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of writing journals for fly fishing. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com to read more about fly fishing and the great outdoors.

It’s 1:11 a.m… Do You Know Where Your Fishing Boat Is?

It’s 1:11 a.m.

I am not sure I have ever been awake at 1:11 a.m.!

Now before you scoff and think, “what is this guy, some kind of Benjamin Franklin, early to bed,early to rise,blah,blah blah, guy…..”

Let me clarify that I have been awake beyond 1:11 a.m. on numerous occasions.

Why just the other day, I was wandering around the house stepping on dog squeak toys,banging into walls searching for Tums in the dark,trying not to awaken any other inhabitants of the Klott household.

Of course by the time I had emptied all medicine cabinets, all kitchen cabinets, and turned on every light switch in the house in my futile quest for “the #4 combination plate revenge” relief, I had plenty of company and the usual “here it is right in front of your face”, in the first place I had started my 2:00 a.m. prowl.

But I digress.

My point here, if there is to be a point, is that I am not sure I have ever seen the “digital clock” at 1:11 a.m.

It’s just weird looking.

It wasn’t alarming, like every time my calculator spits out a 666 and I think I am possessed,or earlier this year when I glanced at the clock when it was 1:23 on the fifth day of the fourth month of the sixth year…..that’s 1:23 on 4/5/6 for all you Rain Man fans out there…..

No, it was just weird.

Now to the fishing part.

This post midnight toss and turn session was brought on by my constant worry about my newly painted and “spruced up” driftboat. Yes, if you follow these articles, and if you do –YOU need help– you will remember that I have been nursing what was diagnosed as a torn rotator cuff.

Since my winter steelhead fishing season was in the tank , due to my bad wing, I decided it was the perfect time to repaint my boat. Well, actually my good buddy Gregorio did most of the work, but I made a great supervisor and held a sander every now and then.

It is now finished.

(The boat-not the rotator cuff.)

Aside from the fact, that what I thought would be a simple little weekend project, (do a little sanding throw a little paint on the outside) turning into a three month reconstruction of both my boat and bank account, I think I am having anxiety about using it.

It’s too…. well….it’s too nice!

(The boat-not the bank account.)

Before the sanding, grinding, replacing of floor boards,new gluv-it,new rubber,new winch rope, new inside surface painting, multi- toned metallic outside finish,and repainting and wiring of my trailer….

It was just a boat.

Now, it’s some kind of showpiece. I’M AFRAID TO USE IT!!

I was planning on taking it fishing tomorrow, but I am afraid to put any scratches or dents on it.

The thought of fish slime and shrimp oil on my freshly painted Zolatone interior has me tossing, turning, and freaking out over some late night 111 digital breadstick message.

The worst thing is that I may not be done with my nautical spending spree yet.

Now, the oars look old,the old Evinrude boat motor is hideous, the tires and wheels seem ancient, and my TRUCK? Well, I am ashamed to pull it with that old 2002 clunker!!

Heck, even my house looks in dis repair next to that boat.

I have no room in the garage for it, so I will probably have to build a garage for it, or pay for covered storage somewhere.

I may lose another three months to home reconstruction!!

I just looked out the window, and it is still there, shiny and bright.

Maybe, if I slip out and drive it to some vacant field and abandon it, I can still save my summer fishing adventures, or perhaps I will just go outside and start denting and scratching it with a hammer.

So please heed my warning here and think twice before you take your beloved fishing boat and turn it into some unrecognizable glamourous showpiece.

I can never live up to it’s expectations.

And if you happen to be in my neighborhood, be sure to throw some mud and a few fish guts on it.

That way, I can get back to sleep……

A.J. Klott

Author, writer of fishing humor, and “fly tack” peddler.A.J. writes about the people,characters and modern day events that surround the fishing world. His first book is due out in December of 2005.
If you need a laugh or a fun gift, visit his website at:
http://www.twoguyswithflys.com

Great fishing supplies are important when it comes to enjoying your day and catching fish.

You can’t expect the catch fish and have a great day if you don’t have the neccesary tools and equipment that you need.

You need the right gear including rods and reels, to lines, lures, sunglasses and tackle box.

And with the help of the Internet you’re in luck with the ability to find some great deals on quality equipment.

A weekend warrior with the most advanced, most pricey equipment won’t do well on the lake if he or she doesn’t know what they’re doing.

Fish can practically smell inexperience, and they’ll walk all over you–or swim, in their case–if you can’t fish worth a darn.

The key is to get some ‘practise’.

Get in some fishing time whenever and wherever you can.

No matter if it’s off a dock on the bay or thigh-high in high tide in the Atlantic, cast away whenever you can find the time. Just like any athletic pursuit or hobby, practice combined with the best fishing supplies makes for perfect angling.

Try to learn as much about fishing as you can, too.

Instead of running off on your own, try to fish with buddies have experience and regularly go fishing.

Or fish near a few total strangers and pick their brain while you’re fishing.

And while you’re not talking with them, keep your eyes open and see what they do.

Observe their techniques. Check out what equipment and bait they use.

And watch what kind of fish they’re catching.

Finally, keep track of yourself.

Keep track in your mind what kind of lure you’re using at all times, what kind of bait you’re using, what the weather conditions are and what kind of fish you’re catching, or not catching.

You will start to see the that some days are a success and some days aren’t, but as long as you learn something, you’re getting better. Fishing, you see, is much more than just about sitting around, talking and drinking beer.

You also need practice, a sharp mind for it, and the right fishing equipment and fishing gear.

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If you have even a passing interest in the topic of Bass Fishing, then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of Bass Fishing.

How can you put a limit on learning more? The next section may contain that one little bit of wisdom that changes everything.

Bass fish is a black fish, a specie of North American fish. Other types of bass fish are the large mouth bass, small mouth bass, Kentucky bass and a lot more.

Bass fishing originates in southern United States of America. This fish if originally for food and later turned out to be a sport. However, in 1950’s it became the second most sought after game in the states, coming from a humble start. Bass fishing has made a drastic change in the fishing industry with regards to development of some fishing gears form rods to reels, making way to lines to lures. There is also the evolution of electronic boats and modern bass boats. Luckily, this sport brings a lot of money to the state. More than billions upon billions of dollars is being taken form this sport.

Most of the participants in this fishing sport do not treat bass fish as food. They treat this kind of fishing a sport. Usually, they catch fishes and release them in water afterwards. This is called “catch and released”, the BASS (Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society) under the National Tournament circuits brought this. There is a huge penalty whenever they catch dead fish. Dead fishes are not counted as a score. The caught fishes are immediately taken for weighing purposes and released back to water. If the fishes were stressed, they are placed in a tank for treatments then released back to water right after.

Largemouth bass fish was introduced across the world by government wildlife department and sports angler. Japan and South Africa are just two among the countries who got active programs of bass fish stockings. In fact, Japan, South Africa and Australia are some of the countries with many participants in fishing tournaments held in United States. Australia has its own fresh water fish called Australian bass fish that is why they have their own fishing tournaments. You cannot find Largemouth bass fish in Australia. Although Largemouth Bass got features similar to Australian Bass fish, they are still considered different fishes.

Anglers should know how to locate bass. This might be the biggest problem you can encounter especially if you are new to the sport. Definitely, learning how to locate a bass is necessary for everybody.

There are many factors to determine if you want to learn more on how to locate bass. These are the following.

* You must learn how to read a map. * You must also learn how to locate for active bass after the fall of the cold fronts and on early spring. * You must know how to understand different water depths. * You must take into consideration that fishing needs clear water. * You must be aware of the normal temperatures where bass fishes usually dwell. * You must learn about the seasonal patterns. * You must learn how to locate structure areas. * You also have to locate the vegetation areas.

You also need to look for some key elements so you can locate bass. The following are the key elements you need to find: * You need to look for the vegetation areas * Take a look at some irregular contours * Be aware of the shallow water that are close to deep water areas * Locate the point and point of drops * Be aware of the different and various type of structures

These are the things you need to learn about bass fishing. If you’ve picked some pointers about Bass Fishing that you can put into action, then by all means, do so. You won’t really be able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don’t use it.

Puneet Singhal is a seasoned bass fisherman who is always on the lookout for the new tricks and techniques to catch more fishes each time he go for fishing.

For more information, related articles on bass fishing please visit: www.bassfishing-center.com

One of the best ways to relieve stress is to take up a hobby. This is effective because it allows one to take his/her mind off the things that are stressing them such as work, family, and other life situations. Fishing is an outstanding hobby to take up if your aim is to relax and enjoy life a little.

Getting Started

Fishing gear can cost anywhere between $10 and $10,000. A novice can keep expenses down by buying combination outfits that include a rod and reel, line and lures. These are available at sporting good stores, tackle shops and online. A good resource for finding these items can be found at http://www.thefishingbobber.com.

The number choices available in fishing gear can be bewildering and intimidating. In just starting out, keep it simple. A spinning reel is versatile, easy to use and fun to cast. A baitcaster is mechanically different, but serves similar functions. With both types of reels, you can fish with artificial baits called spinners, spoons, and plugs, as well as with natural baits such as worms. Fly rods and reels used with artificial “flies” that mimic insects on which fish prey, present anglers with more of a challenge because of the greater difficulty of casting the line.

Remember, the measure of how successful a person is in fishing is whether they have a good time. The idea is to relax, and not necessarily to catch a whole bunch of fish. Actually catching fish, in fact, is a bonus and not an end in and of itself, at least not for the casual fisherman. According to the American Sportfishing Association, the most common reason people fish is to relax.

Imagine yourself out on the dock of a lake far from civilization with nobody around except you and the fish. It’s early in the morning and the mist is still rising over the water and you can still see your breath in the air. There is no responsibility, no noise of traffic, no smell of pollution, and no boss to answer to for the time that you are escaping to your new hobby, fishing. Now is that a relaxing vision, or what? That, my friend, is the Zen of Fishing.

Allen Bohart is a fishing fan and enthusiastic writer for about any subject that interests him. He is also co-owner of The Fishing Bobber, a site for and about fishing enthusiasts of all levels.

Trout fishing is fun way to enjoy your free time and it can be very rewarding to your diet. There are many places that you can catch trout around the USA. Salt water trout are abundant and do not really require much different equipment than the normal rod and reel found at any sporting goods store. They are usually small, so light tackle is more than adequite. Fishing lines with a low pound test are best because they won’t be visable underwater. The best place to find them is in shallow rivers or the flats in small bays. A spinner is a great lure to use instead of live bait because it is easy and effective. However, night crawlers are a cheap live bait that last days in a styrofoam container that is kept out of direct sunlight.

Another way to catch trout is use a fly fishing rod. This is a very fun form of fishing because it is more active and with practice you can become a very accurate caster. You may have seen this done, and trust me it is easier than it looks. A light rod and reel are not expensive. You can also purchase fake fishing flies that are exclusive to this type of fishing. The flies are light, so light fishing line should be used to let the fly control the cast. Find a stream that is 10′ - 20′ across. Tie the fly to the end of the line using 3-4 simple pretzel knots. Pull some extra slack into your empy hand, leaving about 5′ of line coming out of the end of the rod. Slowly wave the rod back and forward with your hand about shoulder height.

When you have a good feel for where you want to cast, go back and gently cast forward flicking you wrist forward as well. Release the slack in the line as you flick your wrist. Flicking your wrist just about doubles the speed of your cast with minimal effort…much like a golf swing, casting should be effortless. You will be casting a lot and force may spook the fish. Try aiming for opposite edges of the river where the water is more calm than the actual flow. Fish love to wait in these areas because food will flow by them from the quicker current.

When you have caught some trout, it is time to clean them. This is very easy when you know the basics. First take a sharp medium size knife and place it perpendicular across the area between the skull and the dorsal area. Cut straight downward about halfway. Then flip it over and slit the belly open from the anus to where you cut it’s neck. Then hold the dorsal area and pull downward and back on the skull. This will rip the head off and pull the guts out of the bottom. Simply run your finger through the slit to clean any excess guts and throw the fish on ice.

A staple recipe for trout is to flour the outside of the fish, skin and all, and cook it in a fry pan with butter and oil for a couple minutes per side. The skin will slide off very easily. Then use a fork to carefully lift the meat off of the rib bone. The fish is very tender and will melt in your mouth. Feel around for bones because some will stick to the meet. This is a very healthy dish that is rich with low fat but has fish oil and protein that promote low cholesteral and promote muscle gain. Enjoy!

Find out more great information about trout and fishing at http://www.abouttrout.info!

Spinnerbaits are not just a tool for the spring and fall. Spinnerbaits can be deadly, if the right ones are fished in a variety of situations weather it be the East Coast or the West. The trick is to be able to distinguish which is the right one for the right situation? Spinnerbaits can fished in so many different ways, all of which, produce BIG BASS from north to south, east to west. They can be fished through the water column top to bottom. They are really a versatile bait if you know the little tricks it takes to fish them effectively. They can be fished many ways by varying the retrieve, weight of the bait, blade size, the trailer and colors. You have a bait here that can work a water column and catch fish from one to twenty-five feet, and because it is so versatile, you can fish it fast, slow, and in all seasons of the year.

The first time I discovered this, I was amazed at how many fish I had must have missed in my youth, by not knowing how to fish a spinnerbait here in the Northeast.

When it was October here in Delaware, I went hunting until the end of Quail season. Soon after 1976, I read my first issue of Basssmaster magazine, and saw that people were using this bait year round and catching bass. Soon after, in late December in Delaware, I caught my first bass on a “Stan Sloan” single nickel colorado blade,(with a purple skirt, with rattles on the arm,) by letting it flutter into a sunken tree, in ten foot deep, thirty-six degree water. I soon felt that sluggish pull on the line, “like a pile of leaves or grass”, not until then, did I realize that I could catch bass year round on the right lures, with the right presentation, sound and color. It was well over six pounds, and was a different fight when she got close to the boat and saw the trolling motor. Since that time I have fished all over the United States, from New York to California, and found the right spinnerbait and the right technique produces big bass from all sorts of waters all year long. They key is to keep it in the strike zone, and most lures are made so that you can work them as slowly as you want to, while still keeping them in the zone.

“DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES”

I like to use the spinnerbait as a search tool, and kind of a depth finder, and bottom contour device also. What I do is check out the structure of the lake by bumping objects, and increasing my chance for a reaction strike right then. The spinnerbait will make a different sound bumping off different objects such as stumps, rocks, sand, and pea gravel.I also vary the speed often, and even shake the rod if necessary, trying to give the bass a different look, which is important in highly pressured waters. I work buzzbaits in a different manner also, which I believe is what accounts for some real lunkers that I might have otherwise missed. There are times when a spinnerbait is the most effective tool to use. When fishing the bait in heavy cover such as pads, I employ a technique that I now know is called fluttering by some anglers.

Basically what you do is to cast the spinnerbait out into the pads, and by moving your rod tip, and other parts of your body positioning, you maneuver the bait through the pads, and when it comes to an opening, stop it, and let it flutter down. Many strikes comes as a lure sinks.You should make a lot of casts to the areas where you really believe the bass are, or have seen them, as they can be irritated into striking if the bait is presented in enough variations and positions. Slow rolling can be extremely effective in deep water as it designed to imitate a crawfish on the bottom, or another type of bass forage. The trick to it is rolling it down the side of a sloping bank, a rock bar, a hump, or any underwater structure, and then slowly pumping it back to the boat. We employ the almost identical technique with a lipless crankbait with great success. There are also better types of spinnerbaits for different types of cover. C shaped baits tend to work better through heavy pads and grass, while a V shaped bait gets hung up more easily.

Riprap is another good area to slow roll spinnnerbaits. There is often debris mixed in with the rocks, and many times large bass are waiting in ambush for prey to come along, and are primes areas to slow-roll spinnerbaits. The spinnerbaits should be slow rolled over the rocks and such, and extra action imparted to the bait is not really necessary. It should crawl over the bottom, and sometimes I give it a little twitch. All you have to do is raise the rod a slightly, lightly shake it, and then continue slowrolling it back to the boat.

“DEEP METHODS”

When the bass are really deep I employ a technique I call deep pulling; its like a yo-yo method but a little different. I let the bait flutter all the way down, and then let it sit, then I pull it hard and way up near the surface and do it again. I use real heavy baits with Colorado blades for this, usually in a chartreuse, or a chartreuse and white skirt when I fish in places that have dying shad in the winter, but anywhere else, I use black, or black/purple combinations. I always add a little Megastrike to the baits.

“TACKLE”

I like to use a 6 to 6 1/2 foot rod for this but sometimes I like to use a 7 foot rod, on different occasions. Many times situations come up when a 7 foot rod suits the situation better that a 6 or 6 1/2 foot rod for distance and control. Most of my rods I use for this technique are in a medium heavy action. I really like a Fiberglass rod for these baits, but there are many new rods that are very good for spinnerbaits and crankbaits, made by G.Loomis, St.Croix, Kistler,and Shimano. Sometimes on the smaller baits I use a spinning rod with Stren Super Braid,or Power Pro, but the rest of the time I use a baitcasting rod with a Shimano Chronarch, with fourteen to twenty pound P-Line.

WHAT COLORS FOR WHAT BAIT

When I choose a color for a spinnerbait, a lot of factors come in to play. The first thing I do is pick a shad pattern, or whatever is the dominate species in the lake. I usually double up the skirts, to give them more bulk. I use blue and white, black and white, and chartreuse and white. Sometimes I use red, depending on the location. All of these colors give a good range of visibility under water.

In muddy water, I have always used the same colors, black and blue and red. The same goes for the nighttime. I like to use the forage in the lake if I can,such as rainbow trout or shad, and to make it appear injured to trigger that genetic response.

I like to use big spinnerbaits in the spring, when I’m in big fish waters, some right here in Delaware or Maryland, or others such as Florida, Arizona, Texas, and Mexico. When fishing strictly for big bass with spinnerbaits I add on a double or triple skirt for bulk and lift, and use really big blades. Terminator makes some big blades that I really like on our spinnerbaits. This year here in Delaware, we landed three bass in one day on big spinnerbaits, that went seven and eight pounds. Sometimes we even break off the tails of worms for trailers, and many times in the spring, I have caught some huge bass from ten inches of muddy water with a big spinnerbait with a trailer.

We have had a great response from bass in the Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania areas, using a double golden shiner skirt. The bluegill and shad patterns top the list overall though. Sometimes reversing the skirts on the baits presents a different profile, and will also trigger hard to get strikes. The spinnerbait isn’t just a bait for beginners, although it is a great bait to break in a novice or child to the sport of bass fishing. But in the hands of an expert, it is a versatile year round bait, that can catch “HUGE” bass.

Steve vonBrandt

Sponsored by: GYCB (Yamamoto),Okuma, Delaware Tackle, TTI-Blakemore, and Ambush Lures.

http://www.delawaretackle.com

Steve is the owner of Reeltime Anglers Guide Service in Wilmington, Delaware, Anglers Radio in Delaware and New Jersey, Reeltimeanglers, Bass Lure Review, and Delaware Tackle in Delaware. He also is a tournament angler and freelance outdoor writer. He has over 40 years of fishing experience in the Northeast, 5 years exp. in California. He has fished freshwater and saltwater since 1962, and has devoted to freshwater only since 1989. http://www.reeltimeanglers.com

How many fish have you missed?

It is said you could be missing over half the fish that are coming after your spinner bait. Why? Because you’re getting short strikes.

There is one way to fix that situation and it’s easy to do…..add a trailer hook! Maybe one trailer hook isn’t enough, you can add two or even three. Yes three, Hank Parker says he uses up to three trailer hooks, if it’s good enough for Hank then it’s good enough for me.

A lot of people think you put a trailer hook up on the spinner bait hook, that isn’t the case.

For best results, put the trailer hook down by the tip of the hook of the spinner bait, that allows for more natural movement and doesn’t confine the hook.

Think about it, if you’re getting short strikes then they aren’t going to hit the first hook anyway. Try this the next time you go out and see the difference.

Charles E. White has fished for almost 50 years for bass from California to Florida. In his lifetime, it is estimated that he has caught over 6,000 bass. His biggest bass is a 12 pound 14 ounce that hangs on his wall in his office.

Charles has fished with people who have never fished for bass before and taught them how to become successful anglers and also has fished with the Pros in Florida. His new website about fishing for bass is at:
http://www.bassfishingweekly.com