In this article, I want to outline some tips and techniques to help you when fishing with worms. Just for clarification, when I refer to the word “worms” I’m referring to live or synthetic worms (you know the extruded worms that are manufactured to be similar to live bait), and not the plastic worms that bass fisherman are so enamored with. If you’re looking for new take on a Carolina rig, you won’t find it in this article.
This article will focus on bait fishing, whether that bait be live or manmade. Before we get into the actual tips and techniques let me remind you that the best tip for any fishing technique it is extremely important to consider when you are fishing. The best way to determine when the best time to fish is, is to pay attention to the moon. The moon plays a huge role in the behavior of fish and the more you understand this phenomenon, the more success you will have.
Now let’s get down to the actual tips for fishing with worms.
Watch Your Shadow – When Fishing with worms you want everything in the fishes environment to be as “normal” as possible. This means watching your own shadow and never casting a shadow on the area you’re fishing. Few things “spook” a hole like a human shadow. When fishing with worms, never cast a shadow on the water you’re attempting to fish. Make Sure Your Hands Are Free Of Unnatural Scents – Any unnatural scents that are on your hands, such as gasoline residue, will transfer to your worm and cost you bites. Many species of fish have sensitive senses of smell, and if they detect unnatural scents, they are much less apt to bite. The remedy for this problem is to take a handful of grass or dirt and rub it into your hands before baiting up. This will effectively eliminate any unnatural scents that might be on your hands. Use Light Fishing Line – When fishing with worms you want to use fishing line that’s as light as possible. Think about the type of fish you’re fishing for. What is the biggest fish you will have a chance of catching? Is there a lot of underwater debris in the water you like to fish? These are a couple of the questions to keep in mind when filling your fishing reel with line. In most cases, you can use line much lighter than you actually use. When fishing with worms, either live or manmade, use fishing line that’s as light as you feel comfortable with. Use Gang Hooks – Anytime you’re fishing with worms, gang hooks should be employed. Gang hooks are a pair of hooks tied in tandem, which enable you to present a worm in an outstretched and natural manner. These hooks allow you to present your worms in a natural manner when fishing with worms. This tip may be the most important worm fishing tip in this article.
These tips will help anyone catch more fish. If you want to catch more fish when fishing with worms use one or all of these tips sooner, rather than later. They all work extremely well, so give them a try and find out for yourself.
By: Trevor Kugler
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Fishing With Worms – Tips to Catch More Fish
March 27th, 2010You Can Learn From Pro Bass Fishing Experts About Bass
December 27th, 2009
Beginning fishermen can learn a lot by talking to a pro bass fishing expert. They are a good source of information about the sport of bass fishing, as it has the mistaken reputation of being a hard sport to master. It is not. Skills can be learned on the shore of a river or a lake, and then taken out into a boat for some real adventurous fishing.
Fishing tackle is an indispensable part of its gear to any bass fishing professional and can determine the success or failure of the fishing trip. With plenty of experience in this outdoor activity under their belts, professional bass anglers know precisely what terminal tackle they’ll need, either for freshwater or salt water bass fishing, before leaving shore. For example, if they’re looking for smallmouth bass or largemouth bass, then they’ll use the appropriate lures, and the right ‘wet’ or ‘dry’ flies.
Among other essential items are swivels, a small metal unit that can prevent twisting or snapping of the line caused by rotating flies, or a strong tug by a large bass. Leaders are used to prevent damage, or cutting the line on fish teeth or rocks. Flies are small insect-like artificial bait, of various colors and form that attract such fish.
They will also take the weather conditions into account. Before leaving on the boat, professional bass enthusiasts make it a point to study weather conditions, via forecasts and bulletins, as well as the timings of high and low tides, etc. Only if such conditions are favorable, will they venture out.
If you look online, on television and in magazines, then you will find a ton of information about how to improve your skills as a bass fisherman. Many pro bass fishing experts put out TV specials, websites and media interviews with tricks and tips for catching such a fish.
They will also tell you what kind of fishing tackle works best for them, including what kind of rods, reels, lures and flies they use. Another thing they will teach you is how to tell if the weather is right for bass fishing.
If you are interested in becoming a pro bass fishing guru, then you will need to start the process of purchasing all of the fishing tackle you will need. Don’t run right out and buy a boat though; wait until you are sure you want to get serious about it and just rent one for the time being.
How about joining a club for this type of outdoor activity? Many clubs provide great learning opportunities. Just make sure that you have the determination, patience and optimism that are needed to become successful at this sport.
By: Mike Selvon
Some Facts About Largemouth Bass Fishing
December 11th, 2009
To be a successful largemouth bass fisherman, you need to know a little about the type of fish that you are fishing for. You can tell a largemouth bass by the distinctive jagged edged stripes on either side of the fish created by a series of dark spots. The largemouth bass can also be all black in color. Another distinctive characteristic of the largemouth bass is that the upper jaw reaches past the back of the eye.
The diet of the largemouth bass changes throughout its lifespan. Filling up on plankton and insects as young juvenile fish, as it gets older it moves to smaller fish and then eventually birds and small mammals such as rats and mice in adulthood. Using sight, smell and hearing senses, they seize their prey under the cover of brush, grass or drop offs. The main sense that the largemouth bass uses is his sight.
Some of the best largemouth bass fishing can probably done in spawning beds. In shallow waters with average temperatures between 64 and 74 degrees such as small lakes and ponds are where the largemouth bass spawn. Inside the shallow depressions made by the male bass, up to one million eggs can be laid by the female during a single spawning season. Once the female lays the eggs, it is the male who turns unwanted predators away while guarding the eggs.
One of the most exciting things about fishing for the largemouth bass is the fight that is put up when it is hooked. The tug and pull of a largemouth will make anyone’s heart beat faster with the excitement. Some techniques used for largemouth bass fishing are doodling, flipping and pitching. When casting your line it is crucial that you are accurate. The different types of casting are overhand, underhand and sidearm. Some of the casting tips that you can use are as follows:
Before casting, lower the lure just below the tip of the rod. This allows for momentum. If possible try to land your lure on the water with as little noise as possible. Cast just beyond your target. When casting remember to use your wrist.
There are actually two types of artificial baits used for largemouth bass fishing, soft plastic baits and hard baits. The types of soft plastic baits include tube baits, plastic worms, grubs and soft jerk baits. The types of hard baits that are used are crank baits, swimming spoons, spinner baits, jigging spoons, jigs and vibrating lures.
It is common practice among anglers to release largemouth bass alive. Largemouth bass respond well to catch and release because of their hardiness, and the ability of their large mouth to withstand repeated hook injuries without compromising their ability to feed or causing damage to their gills. There are many methods and options in largemouth bass fishing. This is just a small insight into a much larger world. Thousands of people enjoy fishing for largemouth bass. It is a fun hobby that is perfect for the single fisherman or the whole family.
By: W Scott
