Tips on How to use Crankbaits

Crankbaits are a workhorse of any tackle box. They are easy to use and present. Many are shallow running from about 3 to 5 feet. Others are mid range going from about 9 to 10 feet. Some have the ability to go from 18 to 20 feet deep. What kind of Crankbait to decide depends on the conditions and fishing situation. Below are some tips on effective use of a crankbait and how to choose an effective crankbait for a given situation.

• Crankbaits are contact lures. Hitting them against stumps, tree, rocks and even the bottom will yield results.
• In warm above sixty degrees choose a crankbait with a pronounced wobble. Likewise in temperatures below sixty degrees choose a bait with a tighter wiggle.
• If the water is stained so that a white object is visible at 2 to 4 feet choose the crankbait with a pronounced wobble.
• Bill length and angle of the crankbait's lip determine the depth. The sharper the angle, the longer the bill the deeper the crankbait will dive.
• For clear water use a natural presentation with a natural color to your bait. Fish sight feed in clear water so remember fish may have small brains but they are not stupid.
• Fish larger crankbaits for largemouth bass. preferably 3 to 5 inches in length.
• Crankbaits that rattle or make a sound are good in murky or stained water. Silent crankbaits are good in clear water.
• Invest in a crankbait retriever. It will pay for itself sooner than you think.

I hope these tips will help you on your next fishing adventure. Take care and good fishing. :)

Cool fishhound (a fishing conditions reporting site)

I was surfing the net for fishing reports when I came upon a site called Fishhound. It uses google maps to locate a particular waterway.  Once it has found that waterway it gives you a detailed report on the site to plan your next fishing trip. So maybe you won't come home empty handed ;)


I haven't looked over the whole site but from first glance it seems to be a pretty cool site for anglers and professionals alike. I have a link to it below enjoy :)


http://www.fishhound.com/

Best fishing days for now to the end of 2011

Checking the online almanac I was looking at some the best fishing days for now until 2011. Sometimes planning ahead is the best when it comes to fishing with a family. I thought I would share some of the days with my blogging audience. I will also post the link below for more information.

• September 27–October 11
• October 26–November 10
• November 25–December 10
• December 24–31

These dates extend from the publishing of this article onward until the end of the year. The almanac also advises to plan the best time to catch fish are one hour before and after a high tide. More information is posted in the link below:

http://www.almanac.com/best-fishing-days

happy fishing :)

Fancy poles, fancy boats, can still yield fewer results

I am amazed sometimes when I am on the water how many 200 hp bass boats lurk around every cove, point or shoal. Even with all the incredible electronic gadgets and equipment they still catch about the same or less as I do on the bank or in a simple boat.

What makes them think that looking like there favorite fishing celebrity is gonna make them yield better results? I have to admit that it looks cool but the cool factor disappears when you take a peak in there live well and or cooler.

Skill should outweigh investment. Don't think that the fancy sonar and gps is gonna set you right down on top of the fish. It all takes time, research and a little luck.

Fishing is not a computer game in reality it is a battle with nature not a battle with the who has the bigger boat. Simple gear and a lot of experience can put more fish in the boat than any huge bank account. 

Fall Fishing Words of thought

Fall fishing can be the most productive time of year to fish next to the spring of course especially when it comes to Bass.

Probably the reason why has to do with the relationship between the lowering water temperature and the fish's metabolism.  As the tempature of the water drops from the summer heat the fish move to shallower water to feed. That is a great time to present some of the similar baits that you used in the spring time to yield similar perhaps greater results. Such baits include:

1. Lipless crankbaits
2. Topwater lures
3. Plastics and Jig combos
4. Deep diving crankbaits

Remember though that water temperature are cooling down and not warming up. So your presentation may have to be slower as you move later into the season. However if you keep in mind the water temperature and clarity your chances for success are greatly increased.

Good luck friends and happy hunting.

A Guide To Striped Bass Fishing in the USA

The striped bass is almost always known to as the striper. Like largemouth bass fishing, striped bass fishing has caught on to become one of the most popular sports and leisured activities in North America. 

In fact, in some places like Cape Code, it is one of the most acclaimed forms of angling throughout the season. Both children and adults can participate in striped bass fishing.
Although bass can be found in many different spots throughout the North American continent, the striped bass often resides on the Eastern Seaboard, ranging from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Southern Georgia.

Part of the reasons why striped bass fishing is more popular in North Eastern states and Mid-Atlantic states, other than South eastern states, is because the perfect spawning temperature is somewhere in the mid-range for striped bass. Normally, the striped bass will spawn when the water is between 59 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. 

If it gets hotter than that, the quality of the eggs can be affected by the higher water temperatures. This means that the striper have to travel to deeper and cooler waters when the temperature of the water starts to increase.

In the Springtime, striped bass fishing is is becoming even more popular in the North Eastern United States, as striper travels up the Eastern Seaboard to spawn to waters of optimum temperature. Usually, the female will lead and several males will follow the purpose, of course, is to spawn further North and down the coastline.

In the Fall, again, as water temperatures cool off, striper re-emerge from colder, deeper water to be visible on the Eastern Seaboard, which means that striped bass fishing once again becomes extremely popular.

No matter where you reside or what season of the year it happens to be, striped bass fishing is almost guaranteed to be an interesting endeavour, as striper is one of the largest variations of bass and is known for putting up a fierce fight against anglers. 

Good luck with your Bass fishing

John Andersen is a passionate Bass fisherman who has written several articles on Bass fishing located at
http://www.fresh-content.net/Bassfishing/Bass_Fishing.php

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Fall Bass Fishing Learn How You Can Land That Prized Catch

When it comes to landing that prized Bass, perhaps the best time of the year would have to be fall Bass fishing. 

While most people love to fish in the summer usually on their vacation, spring and fall bass fishing tend to yield the best results. 

During the early spring is a great time to fish for bass, as this is generally known as the pre-spawn period. The best time to fish for bass however, is in the fall as they all tend to group together in what is known as the staging areas. 

Fall fishing allows the angler to find many groups of bass congregating in small schools near the banks or marshy areas to feed.

When the fall bass fishing season kicks in, is a time when the bass are slower as they are now looking for shallow spawning beds. As the bass are preoccupied with procreation rather than daily survival, they tend to be less alert and cautious. While fall fishing does yield the most of the breed, it must be noted that the catch can in fact delete or hamper the spawning regime that this fish tends to follow. This hampering of the lifecycle that the bass follow makes for a lower stock in the lakes come spring.

When it comes to fall bass fishing, there are many key elements to the lake conditions that allow for the bass to be readily available. First and foremost one of the most prominent changes would have to be the temperature of the water when it comes to fall fishing. 

The temperature of the water in the fall can drop quite drastically lending to more oxygen in the water itself. When this happens in fall fishing season, you will find more bass schooled together resulting in far more hits on your line.

When the temperature in the lake drops, the activity of the bass increases, making fall fishing an ideal time to cast and a better chance of landing the big catch. Fall bass fishing allows for the angler to receive more hits on their line as during this time period bass will more often than not strike at just about anything that looks like a meal. 

When it comes to fall fishing, you must keep in mind that due to the cooler temperatures in the lake, the bass will be far more active and will feed more often. This makes for an ideal opportunity to cast and get a good strike on your line. 

Provided you set a pattern of colors that the fish will be familiar with during fall bass fishing, you can be sure that you will have plenty of bass to fight on any given day as they will follow trends of their environment and be more easily fooled into hitting your lure.

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