tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87672196851446536342024-03-04T20:17:33.814-08:00BASSIN' USA Bass Fishing BlogBASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-89016672549823260462016-03-21T20:12:00.001-07:002016-03-21T20:12:50.184-07:00Quick Tips Mini Lure Kit<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tAJHeqsC20g" width="480"></iframe>BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-42439641054778066152016-03-18T12:34:00.000-07:002016-03-18T12:34:23.096-07:006 Bass Fishing Techniques You Need to Know<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When it comes to bass fishing, there's so many different techniques out there, it's easy to get lost. If you're not sure where to start, we've taken six techniques that you really should know. These are time tested tournament winning tips that once mastered will bring your fishing game to another level. Our guide is packed with videos and detailed articles to make it easy for you to understand and put into action on the water. Check out <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/tactics-a-techniques/426-top-6-bass-fishing-tips.html" target="_blank">The Top 6 Bass Fishing Techniques</a> from BASSIN' USA!BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-8498575682197688622016-02-18T12:17:00.003-08:002016-02-18T12:18:36.971-08:00Get Paid to Fish Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8a4DYJ5sLA-enMUYuuJ7V_I4iYQ857TYcFaNug_w4qCEC1CkoFHnlgEebNZNtafh6Dka10Er8f64VU4awbajoYSJ0KaliK48i0lSZdUSaLDaHxidMy7oRfqbJCeS9PwGwj6gmzppxx4/s1600/get-paid-full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8a4DYJ5sLA-enMUYuuJ7V_I4iYQ857TYcFaNug_w4qCEC1CkoFHnlgEebNZNtafh6Dka10Er8f64VU4awbajoYSJ0KaliK48i0lSZdUSaLDaHxidMy7oRfqbJCeS9PwGwj6gmzppxx4/s320/get-paid-full.jpg" width="320" /></a>If you’re looking to obtain and keep quality sponsors, the book “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019UE7QJO/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B019UE7QJO&linkCode=as2&tag=bu02c-20&linkId=WCZUIN4PZH4TLXPR" style="color: #7d7d7d; font-family: Oswald, Arial, 'Arial Unicode MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Get Paid to Fish</a>” is a “must read”. It is packed with details that you better know if you are going to approach any company for sponsorship. Written by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bernie.barringer.5/?fref=ts" style="color: #7d7d7d; font-family: Oswald, Arial, 'Arial Unicode MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bernie Barringer</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jim.kalkofen?fref=ts" style="color: #7d7d7d; font-family: Oswald, Arial, 'Arial Unicode MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Jim Kalkofen</a>, whom both have over 20 years’ experience in fishing and outdoors activities, this book is the key to opening doors for those anglers who want to get paid to fish. It also offers some valuable insight not just from the writers, but from industry legends like Kevin Van Dam and Al Linder (to name a couple), detailing what it really takes to get a paycheck from a sponsor.
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Of all the books and articles I have read over the years, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019UE7QJO/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B019UE7QJO&linkCode=as2&tag=bu02c-20&linkId=WCZUIN4PZH4TLXPR" style="color: #7d7d7d; font-family: Oswald, Arial, 'Arial Unicode MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Get Paid to Fish</a> is one best that I have come across. It is well thought out, easy to read and easy to understand. It speaks directly to how Social Media, videos and other technologies can greatly benefit the anglers who are in the know. Whether you’re just starting out or if you have been at this for a long time, Get Paid to Fish can teach everyone a thing or two about sponsorships and what it really takes to get paid in the fishing industry.
We were fortunate enough to catch up with Bernie Barringer (Co-Author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019UE7QJO/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B019UE7QJO&linkCode=as2&tag=bu02c-20&linkId=WCZUIN4PZH4TLXPR" style="color: #7d7d7d; font-family: Oswald, Arial, 'Arial Unicode MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Get Paid to Fish</a>) for a quick interview, here’s what he had to say: <a href="http://bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/product-reviews/406-get-paid-to-fish-book-review.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a>
BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-71837666909606584802015-03-09T08:00:00.000-07:002015-03-09T08:00:54.111-07:00Finally some ice fishing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Been trying to get out all winter for a little
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out with my longtime friend Eric Fieldstadt (Great fishermen and photographer). If you’ve never been ice fishing, you might
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There was about 15 people out on the ice when we
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Several Crappie, Pickerel, Bluegills, Perch and even some Bass were
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Eric and I spent our time only jigging, but we moved around
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We used a variety of ice jigs and some little spoons tipped with small
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If you’re thinking about giving ice fishing a try, there’s
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one other person and preferably someone with ice fishing experience. Be prepared, dress warm and be sure to carry
some safety equipment. A good general
rule is 4” or more of newly formed ice is safe for one adult to stand on, but
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BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-11637254375602553042014-07-24T12:53:00.001-07:002015-06-04T08:02:50.636-07:00Night Time Bass Fishing<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: start;">
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One of my favorite things about nighttime bass fishing is that it’s another one of those opportunities to catch a real trophy sized bass. To this day, there are still not as many folks that go out night fishing as you would think… and in turn, there’s less pressure on bass.</div>
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In our latest article, we discuss some of the basics for night time bass fishing such as: Timing, Safety, Lighting, Pest Management, Lures, Colors and locations. If you haven't tried fishing at night, you're missing the boat.</div>
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BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-35633478369559493672014-05-08T10:25:00.000-07:002015-06-04T08:05:24.403-07:00Mental Preparation A Must<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Most tournament anglers make time to spool up new line, change out hooks, oil reels, and perform any other maintenance that may be required on their equipment prior to tournament day, but many don't spend enough time preparing themselves mentally. Perhaps one of the most important thing I found that gives me a competitive advantage in tournament competition is being mentally prepared before a tournament.<br />
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If you were to ask a consistent winning tournament angler how they prepare for a tournament, I'd bet you dollars to donuts one of the items on their check list would be mental preparation. In fact many of the top competitors in any sport know that to win, you have to have your head in the game long before the game even starts. I'm sure it's not the first time you've heard this mentioned, but what does it really mean and how does one go about preparing themselves mentally for a fishing tournament? Here's what I like to do...<br />
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If you've never tried this combo, now is the time. Here are some tips from prostaff team member Dan Galusha on this Early Spring Jig Combo.<br />
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When early Spring arrives a lot of attention turns to a jig-n-pig combination for bass fish. This has long been a favorite, and rightfully so, as it is a great producer for lunker bass. However, during the last two seasons I’ve found a smaller and slimmer jig combination. The combination, which I found to be very productive, is the black/purple, Gripper Hair Rubber Bass Jig with a 4-inch, black Mann’s Jelly Worm. For added attraction, Kodiak Crawfish Paste is applied to the blackberry scented worm trailer.<br />
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I've been bass fishing since I was a kid and fishing from the shoreline was my only option for quite some time. I will admit that having a boat has advantages, the ability to cover far more water in less time. But even as a boat owner, I haven't forgotten my roots. </div>
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You don't always need a boat to catch a big bass. As matter of fact, one of my personal bests to date was caught bank fishing. Never underestimate fishing from shorelines of a lake or pond. Every body of water has at least one dominant bass. </div>
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Here are some <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/tactics-a-techniques/393-bank-fishing-tips.html" target="_blank">bank fishing tips</a>:</div>
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Check out my article on <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/tactics-a-techniques/393-bank-fishing-tips.html" target="_blank">bank fishing tips</a>. There, I explain in more details how to apply each of these tactics and techniques. </div>
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BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-66764881413652440002014-03-14T12:19:00.002-07:002015-06-04T08:55:11.665-07:00Ice Out Bass Tactics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/seasonal-fishing/391-finding-bass-when-the-ice-melts.html" target="_blank">Ice out </a>is something that is highly anticipated by the northern anglers. Many lakes, reservoirs and ponds can freeze solid for several months, keeping you away from catching bass, unless you’re an ice fishermen. As the end of winter approaches, all we keep saying is “when will the ice finally start to melt?” When the winter continues to linger on the excitement for the ice out builds. For those of you who didn’t spend your free time during the winter organizing your tackle boxes, cleaning your reels and all the other stuff us northerners do, you’ve got some work ahead of you if you want to be ready for ice out <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/" target="_blank">bass fishing</a>!<br />
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Ice out can be a great time of year to go bass fishing, if you understand the transition bass make from their wintering holes to their spawning grounds. The bass have been hunkering down all winter in very cold waters, as the ice and snow melts away, water temps begin rapidly increasing drawing the bass to move to more shallow areas where the water is warmer. <br />
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Largemouth and Smallmouth bass can be found in many locations from steep bluff walls with stair-stepping ledges to shallow, dark bottom areas near rocks and weeds where there’s more heat. The one common factor you need to search for is the transition areas that bass will use to get from deep to shallow. On larger man made impoundments, old road beds, creek channels and stone walls can be used as a road map that shows you how bass will move from point to point:<br />
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Had a great time at the Rockland County Hunting and Fishing Expo this weekend. Had a chance to speak with Bassmaster Classic runner up Paul Mueller, Mike Iaconelli as well as several companies like Northern Bass Supply, Mega Strike, Shane's Baits and more...<br />
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We have some great video footage coming soon as well as some give away items including two packs of Havoc baits autographed my Mike Iaconelli courtesy of Sandra at <a href="http://www.northernbass.com/" target="_blank">Northern Bass Supply</a>!<br />
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Bobby Uhrig founder of Mega Strike was also kind enough to donate a gift BASS-kit loaded with lures from Mega Strike which will also be giving away.<br />
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I've started creating smaller boxes that contain everything I need for a specific technique. Plano makes a great <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Plano-3741-Deep-Waterproof-Stowaway/dp/B00469AX62/ref=sr_1_21?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1391718090&sr=1-21" target="_blank">waterproof tray model 3640-10</a> that allows you to separate the interior layout in some very usable configurations:<br />
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For example, drop shotting. I have a small dropshot box that contains my three top producing colors which mimic the forage in the areas that I am fishing. (When traveling to other areas, I can swap out colors as needed), Weights I keep loose in the compartment on the right along with hooks which I leave inside their plastic jacket. I mostly use Gamskatsu hooks, so the package fits nicely inside this size box.<br />
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I have another one setup for jigs, swimbaits, grubs, tubes, etc.<br />
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For jig heads, I keep a separate box (same size) with a variety of the jig heads that I commonly use.<br />
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I one larger box that I use for bulk hooks, weights and other terminal tackle (swivels, split rings, etc.)<br />
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Like you suggested, I also have combined my crankbaits into one box, with a variety of colors and sizes sorted by Depth. I like a double sided box for this. I'll put 0' -12' on top and the Over 12' on the bottom (or other side).<br />
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Top water lures I keep in a medium size box that can hold about 15-20 lures (depending on size).<br />
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I have a spinnerbait/buzzbait box:<br />
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I keep a Plano box that holds all my fishing line and another stand-up bin that holds pliers, glue, scissors, flashlight, and other tools, etc.</div>
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I have a small mesh bag that holds my culling scale and rings (up to 10)</div>
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Everything fights into one bag that fits in the back compartment of my Ranger. That's the test, if I can keep everything down to that size, if I ever need to jump in someone else's boat, I'm good to go...</div>
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From there, I keep bulk plastics in big zip lock freezer bags that can be left in a bin which can be left at a hotel, or the truck and if I'm really paranoid, I can always through a couple in the boat compartments because there' usually plenty of room left over.</div>
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When fishing a crankbait in an off-shore area that you know is holding bass but you can't seem to get them to bite, there are several "tricks" you can try to entice them. For instance, try to vary your retrieve speed (steady, stop & go), change your presentation angle... <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-tips/tactics-and-techniques/227-the-first-bite-how-important-it-is.html" target="_blank">read more</a><br />
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So you spent the weekend reading about an interesting new fishing technique that’s all the rave on the bass fishing tournament trail. You go to your local tackle shop, pick up all the components necessary, call your buddy and head out on the lake. Your friend decides to stick with the technique that he’s used to, while you rig up the new one and begin to try to fish it.<br />
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As the day goes on your friend catches fish while you end up catching nothing or panfish. Towards the end of the day you put it down and pick up ol’ reliable and catch a fish or two. When you get home all the new tackle and the technique go right into the spare tackle box, and you have convinced yourself that it’s all hype. I can admit, that once upon a time this was me, but a close friend of mine told be about how I could overcome this way of thinking and expand.<br />
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Choosing the right equipment doesn't have to be that complicated. I will give you as much information on the three basic setups I think will give you a good start without costing you a fortune. I would suggest going with two bait casters and one spinning rig. In the past I would recommend going to a dedicated sporting goods store to get what you need, but now most retail stores are carrying a good selection of quality rods and reels. In my area, Walmart is now carrying brands like Diawa, Abu Garcia, Falcon, Wright and McGill and Quantum.<br />
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The first setup is a 6”6” Med Heavy graphite bait cast rod paired with a high speed bait cast reel, like a 7 to 1 ratio. This is a good all around rod that can be used for fishing worms, jigs, senkos, spinnerbaits, Carolina rigs and even jerkbaits. There are a couple of options you can choose on a rod. Some anglers prefer a solid handle, while others want the split grip which reduces the overall weight of the rod. Both are great choices and it basically comes down to personal preference and what feels good in your hand. The graphite component rod gives you the feel you need to detect a strike and feel your lure moving through cover. I chose a high speed reel for this set up which will give you the ability to take up more line per each turn of the reel handle which is an advantage when fighting a fish. It also will allow you to move the bait more quickly and burn a spinnerbait with little effort.... <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/fishing-equipment/315-the-right-bass-fishing-rod-a-reel.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a><br />
<br />BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-26615875699372546302013-03-07T09:32:00.000-08:002014-03-03T08:44:26.664-08:00Humminbird 360 and Minn Kota iPilot LinkLast weekend we headed up to Suffern, NY for the World Fishing and Sports Show, which was great. We got an opportunity to speak with Bill Carson from Johnson Outdoors about the Humminbird 360, Minn Kota iPilot Link and Lake Master<span style="background-color: white; color: #363635; font-family: Arial, 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif; font-size: 11.199999809265137px; line-height: 17.600000381469727px;">®</span> Mapping. <br />
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Ability to mark waypoints anywhere on the 360 Imaging screen<br />
An audio alert is given when the boat nears a waypoint within casting range<br />
Capable of recording video and screen captures<br />
Eight color palettes<br />
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A lot of myths are commonly associated with topwater fishing. We've all
heard that the technique is just something you do in early morning or
late afternoon hours. Or they only work in the spring or fall. Or that,
because of increasing fishing pressure, bass simply aren't fooled by
topwaters like they once were. Forget these myths.<br />
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A topwater can
pay off for you if you give it the chance and put the typical
misconceptions out of your mind. Topwater baits can be dynamite during
all hours of the day and are more versatile than most realize. I agree
that early, late, spring, and fall are the prime times for the surface
lure. But anglers who believe this is the only time are really limiting
their ability to catch bass.<br />
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Rivers are excellent for topwater
fishing because in this swift environment bass live in less than 5 feet
of water. When fishing current with a topwater plug there are a few
things to think about. The position of the fish and the angle in which
the current will move your bait. Always through 3 feet or farther past
your target, so you won't spook the fish, and move the bait with the
current as close to the target as possible. Lures of choice are the Zara
Spook Jr., Spitting Image, Cotton Cordell's Crazy Shad, and the Tiny
Torpedo.<br />
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So the next time you're on a river system and the bite is slow, tie on that old topwater plug. You'll be surprised.<br />
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Here's a modified way to tie a blood knot... The blood knot is great for joining two types of fishing lines together. It works especially well for joining braided line to fluorocarbon line. Hope you find this helpful. If you already know this knot, there's an unrelated funny clip at the end of the video (2:55 min in)BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-68705812737845994422012-06-07T20:53:00.004-07:002012-06-07T20:53:48.699-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A wind devil runs right over our bass boat while filming a bass fishing
show. High winds come out of no where, and a mini water spout begins to
form like a tiny tornado funnel cloud and heads right for us.BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-90587459594147000502012-05-08T10:26:00.001-07:002012-05-08T10:27:00.244-07:00Know the Flow - Spring Bass Fishing Tactics<img alt="marques_green_articles_pic_119x179" height="179" src="http://www.bassinusa.com/images/stories/images/pro_staff/il/marques_green/Resized/marques_green_articles_pic_119x179.png" style="float: left;" width="119" />Everyone thinks “a bass is a bass no matter where you go“; Lake Fisherman
will say that bass relate to the same cover and that bass move the same way on
any body of water. Well, myself, and a lot of river rats know that’s not
true!!<br />
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Rivers add a different mix of situations to deal with, current and water
fluctuations are two of the major issues to contend with on river systems. In
the spring it’s the most crucial piece. Water movement can change the movement
of the bass and start or stop the pressman migratory run to the shallow water
spawning bed. One of the best tools to use to get update info on your water
levels is the Army Corp of Engineers river gauge reader. This reader is the
actual water level read out that the Army Corp Lockmasters has allowed to flow
in and out of the locks. This read out can change every day or every hour. You
can get this piece of info by going to the Army Corps Website or calling your
local river lockmaster! This information tells you how much water flow have
come in & how much water is flowing out of those locks, you can use that
information to help make better decisions on where the bass will move into to,
and where the bass will spawn.<br />
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When bass move up to spawn & the water flow is
strong and rising, normally the bass are easier to catch, but with high water
comes dirty water so sight fishing becomes impossible. When bass move in to
spawn & the water levels start to drop the bass don’t leave their beds,
however bass become very spooky so you have to make long casts & use finesse
presentations to get them to bite. Some the lures I like to use are finesse
worms, Sinkos and my favorite is a Horny Toad lure. Mainly, I use baits that
don’t make a lot of noise.<br />
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Bass don’t like strong currents when it comes to spawning time so look for
areas that don’t have a lot current when looking for spawning bass (canals,
chutes, backwater areas & any current break areas). Low water during the
spawn look for areas with quick access to deeper water (bluffs, points, deeper
pockets & marinas). Knowing your river current flow by checking your water
levels will give you a better understanding on where to concentrate your time to
get the most productive bite!!!!<br />
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By <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/pro-staff/marques-green.html" target="_blank">Marques Green</a> - <a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/" target="_blank">BASSIN' USA</a> PROSTAFF TEAMBASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-35017638319744058242012-04-10T08:18:00.001-07:002012-05-08T10:28:07.765-07:00Vertical or Horizontal - Bass Feeding Zones<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5XwxaPcoWsvIU9fMvsikj8jBphAwobWgirz6mq87HAgKTQoD5cuqfWu8RgKUwU8ckS5UdmUb1dUO_oFwyNXfs1oCGKkrOqCwD8XIKpHDu9lILBAmnN43JPA8IayFvNzDGNx8uPZ15TU/s1600/Vert-Horiz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5XwxaPcoWsvIU9fMvsikj8jBphAwobWgirz6mq87HAgKTQoD5cuqfWu8RgKUwU8ckS5UdmUb1dUO_oFwyNXfs1oCGKkrOqCwD8XIKpHDu9lILBAmnN43JPA8IayFvNzDGNx8uPZ15TU/s200/Vert-Horiz.jpg" width="200" /></a>Want to learn how to quickly pin point the most productive feeding zone while fishing for bass? If you can master this one tactic, you will consistently catch more bass.</div>
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One of the most important factors you can determine is if bass are looking for a “vertical” or “horizontal” presentation? When you can identify this one piece of the puzzle quickly, the rest will fall into place easier.</div>
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At the very least if you only get the “vertical/horizontal” preference determined, you’ll be 50% more productive while you are out fishing.</div>
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If you are in a boat with decent electronics and you know how to use them to determine what the predominant depth zone (top, middle, bottom) bass are using, you should find this fairly simple to do. If not, there’s a tip below that will help you. <br />
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<a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/images/stories/grubs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.bassinusa.com/images/stories/grubs.jpg" width="218" /></a>For this technique I would recommend using a 6’ to 6’6” Medium Power Fast Action rod. I like fast action rods with single hook lures. I pair mine with a Daiwa Sol 2500 reel or a Shimano Stradic MGFA 2500. For line I recommend using a tuff 6 pound test line like Berkley Trilene XT. In really clear water I like to use fluorocarbon lines, but it’s not a must.</div>
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So here’s what you need to do. You'll need to start by using a 3” soft plastic grub rigged on a ¼ oz mushroom or ball head jig. Choose a color that you have confidence in. A color that you know produces on the body of water you are fishing.<br />
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Cast it out and start counting as soon as it hits the water surface (1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi). Let it go all the way to the bottom then and let it sit for a few seconds (vertical presentation). If you get hit on the drop or after the lure is sitting on the bottom, they are most likely looking for a vertical presentation. Pay attention to on what count the strike occurred. If you did not get hit on the drop or after letting the grub sit for a few seconds, then begin to reel it in slow and steady (horizontal presentation). It is very important that you do not move or twitch your rod while reeling in. Just keep the grub coming along steadily. If you get a strike or notice a bass following the grub back to the boat/shore, they are most likely looking for horizontal moving lures.<br />
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If you are fishing deeper water, you might be wondering how are you going to be able to know where the bass hit in the water column? Here’s a little trick you can use. When you make a cast with the grub, start counting as soon as it hits the water surface (1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi). See how long it takes for the grub to hit bottom. If it takes a "10 Mississippi count" to hit bottom, now you have a baseline to work from. Just break it into thirds and put the left over in the middle column. Meaning Top= 1,2,3 Middle=4,5,6,7 bottom=8,9,10<br />
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Now make a cast, give it a 3 count (top) and start reeling the grub back in slow and steady. Repeat the process a few times paying close attention for strikes or follow-ins.<br />
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If you do not connect, try a 7 count (middle) and again start reeling the grub back in slow and steady. Again, repeat the process a few times paying close attention for strikes or follow-ins.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/images/stories/bc-grub-largmouth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://www.bassinusa.com/images/stories/bc-grub-largmouth.jpg" width="320" /></a>For vertical presentations, you can do the same thing by counting down on the fall. Now when did the strike occur (on what count)? Let’s say you got a strike on “3 Mississippi”, try and fine-tune your presentation by making another cast and only let the bait fall for a “4 or 5 count”. If you continue to get strikes during the first “5 count” you now know that the bass are using the “TOP COLUMN” for the active feeding-zone. So you can simply fan cast around and only let the grub fall for a five count, then reel it back in steadily and cast again… no sense letting it go all the way to the bottom if you do not have to.<br />
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It’s important to remember that you’ll still need to try both vertical and horizontal presentations regardless of which feeding zone you find bass using, (top, middle or bottom) until you find their preference. When you can consistently put these two pieces of the puzzles together quickly, your fishing consistency will rise dramatically. You will be able to eliminate unproductive water more quickly and ultimately find where the bigger bass are feeding.<br />
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Sometimes they'll be all over a grub and you can just adjust the retrieval speed, depth, color, size, etc. to fine tune your presentation. Other times if you switch over to a crankbait, spinnerbait, swimbait or something that moves horizontally, you'll be able to start connecting with those bass that are aggressively chasing down baitfish. <br />
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Let's say you notice that your first strike occurred on the drop, you should try and duplicate that presentation. Make another cast and let the grub to fall vertically. If you are able to trigger more strikes, you now know that the bass are looking for a "vertical" presentation. Let's say that you are getting some strikes on the fall, but not really connecting with the bass that strike, you already have one piece of the puzzle solved (they want a vertical presentation) so now you can try using a different lure with a vertical presentation.<br />
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Personally when faced with short strikes, I like to immediately "down-size" the lure I am using. You might choose to throw a smaller grub on a lighter jig head (let's say a 2" grub on a 1/8 ounce ball head jig). Cast it out and let it sink to the bottom. Pay attention to where you get your strikes. Near the top? On the way down? At the bottom? This will let you know where preferred feeding-zone is. You will quickly start to see better and better results as you figure out more of these details. This is called fine-tuning a presentation. <br />
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As you start to imagine trying this, you’ll probably have a lot of “what if'” questions come to mind. Like, “what if the bass hits after the grub is sitting on the bottom after the 10 count is over”, or “how long should I let the grub sit on the bottom before working back in”, or “should I work it back in”. What I can offer is simply “experiment”… but pay close attention to when the strike occurs. For more insight on fine tuning your lure presentation, Frank Lapinski from our NY Prostaff wrote a great three part article that can help explain this in more detail, here's the link to "Bass talk, are you listening? - part 2"<br />
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The better you get at this, the more and bigger bass you will catch. I know it may sound complicated at first, but it is really very simple once make a habit of this process.<br />
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<br />BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-64128000796697551672012-03-30T11:08:00.001-07:002012-03-30T11:10:23.487-07:00Troll Perfect Product Review<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I have done several product reviews over the past few years
and most have been of tackle that promises to catch more fish, but this review
is of a product called “Troll Perfect” from Perfect Outdoor Products in
Rochester Hills, Michigan and though it doesn’t claim to catch more fish, it
will make your time on the water more enjoyable.<br />
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Not very often does a product come along that will truly benefit the
fisherman who spend hours pursuing a tournament limit of fish or that once in a
lifetime trophy, but this product does just that. The Troll Perfect is a 2 piece
high impact polymer device that attaches to your trolling where the stationary
upper shaft meets and the rotating lower shaft. You attach the pieces on each
side of the shaft by using the two stainless steel hose clamps that are
included. Place the first clamp in top groove on Troll Perfect and tighten the
clamp until snug making sure it cannot rotate. Place the second clamp in the
lower groove and tighten until desired amount of tension is achieved. You will
probably have to make final adjustment while on the water to get the perfect
amount of tension.<br />
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Troll Perfect Installation</div>
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Troll Perfect Installed - Stowed</div>
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After receiving my Troll Perfect it took me about ten minutes to install it
on my trolling motor while my boat was in the garage and motor in stowed
position. Once on the water, it took me just a few minutes to make my final
adjustments to get the right amount of tension.<br />
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Adjusting Tension on the Troll
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The very first time I used this product, I was
fishing a three day tournament on the Tennessee River in high winds and a very
strong current all three days. The very first thing I noticed was how much
better I could maintain boat positioning in these harsh conditions with the
Troll Perfect installed due to the fact it prevented the twisting of the motor
during the high waves and current. It also took all the “play” or looseness out
of the pedal, which in turn made my trolling motor a lot more responsive. But
the biggest benefit for me, was after three 8 hour days on the water, I felt
much less fatigued from not having to fight my trolling motor.</div>
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<strong>My ratings of the Troll Perfect are as
follows:</strong><br />
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Design: <strong>10</strong><br />
Overall Performance:
<strong>10</strong><br />
Durability: <strong>10</strong><br />
Comfort: <strong>10
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Installation: <strong>10</strong><br />
Price: <strong>10</strong></div>
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If you enjoy fishing and rather fight fish instead
of your trolling motor, this is a “Must” product for you. It is made right here
in the USA and is available for most brands of trolling motors. Visit: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.trollperfect.com/" title="Troll Perfect">www.trollperfect.com </a></span>or give
Edward Laabs a call at (248) 747-8520. Perfect Outdoor Products LLC. Rochester
Hills, MI 48307.</div>
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<a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/product-reviews/157-perfect-outdoor-products-llc-product-review-3.html" target="_blank">Review by Dan McGarry</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.bassinusa.com/bass-fishing-articles/product-reviews/158-perfect-outdoor-products-llc-product-review-4.html" target="_blank">Review by Marques Green</a></div>BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-83001060120703572242012-03-21T08:53:00.000-07:002012-03-28T13:47:39.291-07:002012 Ranger Z520 with 250HP Yamaha SHO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well after eight years of being a Skeeter ZX225 owner, I made the leap into a 2012 Ranger Z520 with 250HP Yamaha SHO. After spending only a couple of days in this new rig, it very easy to see why the Z520 cost more than the new Skeeter FX series. You can see how much care is put into every little detail on the Ranger. Every buckle, knob, switch, strap, bolt, etc. is high quality. I keep looking for someplace where they might have cut corners, but I can't find anything. This is truly a fishing machine with all of the comforts of a luxury water craft.<br />
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All the storage compartments are very well thought out. There's a place for just about everything. I went with a dual console because I fish a lot of team tournaments and also have young kids, so I wanted to make sure "everyone" is comfortable, warm and as dry as they can be. (If I was flying solo, I would have went with the single console). The glove box is a bit smaller than the one in my Skeeter, but the extra compartment between the front seats makes up for the loss of space. There are four cup holders in the cockpit area, along with two good sized bins that are ideal for dropping wet lures into so they can dry off before putting them away. The soft ride seat system that comes standard with the Z520 makes for a really comfortable ride when in ruff water (my back says "thanks"). The rod locker system for me was a huge improvement over what I had in my Skeeter ZX225. I can fit plenty of rods (both spinning and baitcasting) and it is very easy to get to them. In my Skeeter, positioning my reels was always difficult and getting to the rod I wanted was always a chore. <br />
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The 250 HP Yamaha SHO four stroke outboard motor is amazing! This motor is super quite and packed with power. The hole shot blows away my old two stroke VMAX and the boat rockets to 60+ MPH in seconds. Currently the top end speed is around 72 MPH, but I plan to tweak the settings of my jack plate to see if I can get the boat up to 74-75 MPH. I must say it is a little strange at first going 60 MPH and being able to talk at a normal voice level to your fishing partner. The sounds of the wind and water against the hull are louder than the motor.<br />
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The Ranger trailer blows away my Skeeter trailer... you can see the care that went into every component from the breakaway tongue and boarding steps to the fiberglass fenders that match the paint job and chrome rims. All high quality parts.<br />
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Although I've only been a Ranger owner for a few days, I'm proud to say it! My hat goes off to Ranger Boats for the 2012 Z520 and to Yamaha for the 2012 SHO... I'm looking forward to fishing with this rig for many years to come. I guess like the saying goes, "You get what you pay for".<br />
<br />BASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-17699352245144477432012-03-02T12:05:00.002-08:002012-03-02T12:07:42.041-08:00To Lead or Not to Lead is the Question<img alt="Nunzio Prato" src="http://www.bassinusa.com/forum/gallery/11/medium/627.jpg" style="float: left;" width="125" />The banning of all lead in fishing tackle because it is ingested by wildlife
resulting in lead exposure has become a very controversial topic. This topic is
taking on a life of its own. Some people believe that environment lobbyists have
extremely blown it out of proportion, while others feel that the government has
not taken it seriously enough. There are always two sides to the story, and then
there are the facts. I myself am interested in keeping the environment a clean
and healthy place for my four young children.<br />
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They love the outdoors and fishing as much as me, and I want them to grow up
and be able to continue that enjoyment with their own kids someday. So, I
decided to dive a little deeper into this lead ban and find out some of the
facts. <br />
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The Center for Biological Diversity is one group of many that want to
make it a federal law to stop all lead in tackle. Recently (EPA) has rejected
their petition. The entire report can be read at <a href="http://www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest/pubs/TSCA_Lead_Sinker_Petition_Response_Signed_2012-02-14.pdf">http://www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest/pubs/TSCA_Lead_Sinker_Petition_Response_Signed_2012-02-14.pdf</a><br />
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After careful review, EPA has determined that, while the petition does
provide evidence of exposure and a risk to waterfowl in some areas of the United
States, it does not provide a basis for finding that the risk presented is an
unreasonable risk for which federal action under section 6(a) of TSCA is
necessary to adequately protect against such risks…”<br />
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At a local level I found that Waterfowl are picking up lead shot as grit
(in shallow marshes) to help with digestion, and unfortunately, some fowl have
ended up dying of lead poisoning. I would like to add that lead shot is not
exactly tackle, and it is extremely rare to see a bird eating a jig or
spinnerbait, at least in my experience.<br />
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Are our priorities a little skewed when it comes to such things? There
aren’t too many groups screaming about the fecal matter that these birds (I mean
Canadian geese or now, what seem to be called Long Island Geese) spill out
everywhere, which can be a health hazard to those, such as my kid’s, who fish
the shoreline. If my kids ingest the feces somehow (simply picking up a rock
from the ground, kids are just not aware). I would have to believe that it is
far worse than the same bird trying to eat the jig I lost 10 feet under the
water.<br />
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With that said, I come to New Hampshire. Their interest for a lead ban is
mainly because they are trying to protect a species, the Loon. Here is a very
solid argument, and it is great they are protecting an endangered species. Get
the full details here regarding lead and fishing tackle deaths.
<a href="http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/Fishing_PDFs/Lets_Get_the_Lead_Out.pdf">http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/Fishing_PDFs/Lets_Get_the_Lead_Out.pdf</a><br />
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“In 2006…seven out of 16 dead adult loons studied during the breeding
season were known to have died from ingesting lead sinkers and jigs. This
represented a 1.3 percent loss to the state’s total loon population.”<br />
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According to the Loon Preservation Committee, they are averaging about 5
loon deaths per year and last year they found 12 lead poisoned loons.<br />
You can
read the whole article here <a href="http://www.sentinelsource.com/community/weeklies/lead-fishing-tackle-ban-idea-is-fueled-by-loon-deaths/article_71ed4179-f695-5969-9544-140510442a3a.html">http://www.sentinelsource.com/community/weeklies/lead-fishing-tackle-ban-idea-is-fueled-by-loon-deaths/article_71ed4179-f695-5969-9544-140510442a3a.html</a><br />
There’s
no question that the loon is affected by lead fishing tackle and has resulted in
the unfortunate deaths of some of them. This ban will ultimately help preserve a
species that has been fighting to keep their existence.<br />
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I also thought who benefits from a ban of all lead? Are politicians
pushing this or companies? Who is tied to the manufacturer that is going to
mass produce all the new tackle? Because let’s face it being green and
environment friendly is not cheap. Fishing is a multi-billion dollar industry.
When push comes to shove, fishermen are going to purchase all new tackle.<br />
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Like a friend said “A ban would decimate small business owners that
depend on the fishing industry. Not to mention the loss of income from fishing
licenses that won't be bought.”<br />
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I found there are some legitimate cases, and probably a real cause for
the ban of lead fishing tackle, I respect that. And yet, at the same time I also
find that I am not entirely convinced that the banning of lead fishing tackle is
going to save the environment. <br />
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<img alt="Nunzio Prato" src="http://www.bassinusa.com/images/stories/images/buy_sell/reviews/daiwa/nunzio_prato_daiwa.jpg" style="float: right;" />You
have to ask, are we as fisherman really that bad? Is there overwhelming proof
that the environmental changes and large number of bird deaths are caused by
solely using spinner baits and jig heads, or a is going to impact the whole
ecosystem? All fishermen need to continually take care of the environment,
cleaning up behind themselves and not purposely leaving tackle behind, because
that will help our environment overall.<br />
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However, the one question still lingers, to lead or not to lead?<br />
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By Nunzio PratoBASSIN' USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04726993152417622056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767219685144653634.post-35766483550457393962012-02-22T07:37:00.001-08:002012-02-22T07:41:54.940-08:00February Bass & Perch Report - Long IslandWell I was able to get out with my fishing partner Joey for a half-day trip on Sunday. We fished a small pond on the east end of Long Island. We arrived at the ramp around 1:30pm.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Date: 2/19/12<br />Air temp: 44 degrees <br />Water Temp: 41 degrees<br />Water Clarity: Clear<br />Winds: West at 10 MPH</span><br />
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We set out to target largemouth bass. First area we approached produced two largemouth bass on back to back cast with a hair jig.<br />
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Both bass were located at the base of the drop-off into deeper water. We fished the break for about an hour and landed a total of 5 bass ranging from 2.5 lbs to 3 lbs. No giants, but some nice post frontal action for February. We also connected with a bonus fish, a really chunky perch.<br />
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We left that area to check another wintering spot and were rewarded with a 2 lb bass and this nice largemouth that was about 3.75 lbs (photo below). That was our biggest bass landed for the day. We connected with couple more 2-2.5lb bass in another wintering hole, but nothing big.<br />
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All in all we had a great day on the water. All of our fish were caught on1/8 oz. hair jigs. We managed to catch 9 Largemouth Bass, 4 pickerel and that fat perch, which got me itching to go target perch, so that became to focus for the following morning:<br />
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On the trip back, I put a call into my friends Dave and Nunzio to find out if they wanted to join me for a Perch trip. Both agreed and we planned to be on the water by 8:30AM. Our destination was another Long Island pond that holds a very healthy population of nice sized Perch.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">DAY 2</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Date: 2/20/12<br />Air temp: 37 degrees <br />Water Temp: 40 degrees<br />Water Clarity: Clear<br />Winds: North 25 MPH (with Gust up to 35 MPH)</span><br />
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You know it’s cold when you are thinking of getting back into the truck while you are taking the tie down straps off the boat! The wind was howling and the pond we were fishing has no place to get out of the wind, so we knew it was going to be a long day. We started searching for Perch in a hole where they are often found schooled up this time of year. It is a large area with weeds and stumps, but with the wind at 25mph sustained, it made finding the perch a little difficult. In addition, the weed was gone. We worked around the area for a while and then decided that we needed to set out to find some good weed that might still be around. Once we found a good patch of weed near the creek channel, it was on! We connected with our first perch around 9:30am, kicked a buoy marker over the side and caught them almost on every cast until about 12:00pm. <br />
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Every now and then they would move around a bit, but for the most part they stayed within about a 100’ radius. We had tons of doubles and a few triples. We only had on one giant, but she came off before we could land her. The rest were all really healthy, fat and feisty perch. With the average perch weighing about 1.5 lbs. They’re a lot of fun on light tackle with 4lb test line.<br />
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