I was fishing with a friend the other day and we were doing the normal debate about who knows more about fishing. He told me something that I never even gave a thought about. Of course I acted like I already knew about it, but he won’t know until he reads this that I didn’t!
What I am talking about is super glue in soft baits. No, not to get the fish to stick to them when they bite! If you’re using soft baits, they have a tendency to slide down the hook after catching a couple of fish or after about 100 casts. Here is what you do -Slide the soft bait down the hook (eye end). Put a drop of super glue on the hook and slide the soft bait back to the eye of the hook. Now you have no more slipping bait! In addition, this will increase the life of the soft bait, and, of course, more fish strikes, since the bait will always be on the hook properly. This is a must for lures like D.O.A. shrimp.
Tube rattles are something else you may or may not have tried or ever heard about. You put these rattles into your soft bait to add noise. This can dramatically increase your catch or size of fish. A lot of people don’t think about noises that fish and baits make, they just think about their sight and smell, but sound is a big part of catching fish. Sound travels approximately 4 times faster through water than it does through air. This is also why it is said again and again to be quiet when you’re fishing in a boat; just the bang of a hatch door could spook the fish that you were after. Anyway, you can also use super glue to hold these tube rattles in place.
One more thing to use with soft baits are bait weights. These are like the tube rattles, as they are put into the soft bait, but placement is important. For instance, on a worm you may want to put the weight at the end of the worm to help in casting under docks and structure. Or you may want to place it by the shaft of the hook in order to get faster drop on your bait. Experiment with this and I am sure you will find many uses for these. You can also adjust the weight by cutting off sections of the weight with line pliers. These work great with StrikeKing ZTOO soft baits because these are a floating bait and sometimes you just may want a little weight to get it just under the surface.
On to hard baits like suspended and top water plugs. Really, these baits are great just as they are, but the big complaint that I always hear is that the hooks and the rings are not strong enough. You can switch these out. Buy a better grade of hook and ring than what is on the lure. Try to stay with the same size hook and ring, because these lures have been designed to use a certain size hook and changing size can dramatically change how these lures work. However, using a stronger hook and ring can make the difference in landing a record fish or just having an exaggerated fish story.
Now let’s do something about your fishing pole. It’s important to have good quality fishing gear to catch quality fish over and over again. So, you went out and spent good money on a good rod and reel and think that you’re all set. Well, maybe yes, but maybe no. Did you know that pole and reel balance is very important in catching fish? With the reel on the pole, the pole should balance in your hand – the tip should not drop. There are balance weights that you can put onto the butt end of your pole to help to balance it. This will increase the feeling of a hit significantly so you can set the hook on a strike. Also, it will give you more comfort when you are making a lot of casts. So, the next time you pick up your fishing pole, see how it fits in your hand and check the balance.
If you know other little tips and tricks like these that can help other anglers out, please tell them, but better yet, tell me! I like learning new things, and that’s what I do this for is to help other anglers learn. Every time I go fishing, I learn something new. It may be something as simple as a new knot, or not to try to catch a fish with a gator sitting on the bank next to you, but I am always learning and isn’t that part of fishing?!
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4 Types Of Fishing Rods For the Avid Angler!
Fishing done either for recreation (as a part of one’s hobby or pastime) or done for a source of living requires the right kind of tool to make profit out of it. Judging by stone inscriptions, fishing rods go back to ancient Egypt, China, Greece and Rome.
Prior to widespread availability of synthetic materials, such as fiberglass and graphite composites, fishing rods were typically made from split Tonkin bamboo. A fishing rod or a fishing pole is a tool used to catch fish, usually in conjunction with the sport of angling. (Sustenance and commercial fishing usually involves nets).
A length of fishing line is attached to a long, flexible rod or pole: one end terminates in a hook for catching the fish.
Types of fishing rods :
1) Carbon fibre pole : These high-tech poles are commonly used for coarse fishing in Europe, they are made using a variety of different qualities of carbon fibre which is reflected in the price, the prices range from about GBP 100 to GBP 5,000.
Although cheaper models can be purchased from local tackle dealers for about GBP 50. Varying in length from 5 meters through to the longest at about 18.5 meters, they allow very precise positioning of the bait.
2) Fly rods : Fly Fishing rods are long, thin, flexible fishing rods designed to cast a fly usually consisting of a hook tied with fur, feathers, foam, or other lightweight material.
Originally made of split bamboo, most modern fly rods are constructed from man-made composite materials, including fiberglass, carbon/graphite, or graphite/boron composites.
3) Ultra-light rods : These rods are used to fish for smaller species, they provide more sport with larger fish, or to enable fishing with lighter line and smaller lures.
4) Ice Fishing rods : These are typically very short spinning rods, varying between 24 and 36 inches in length, used to fish through holes in the cover ice of frozen lakes, rivers and ponds.
Rod specifications :
1) Power : Also known as “power value” or “rod weight.” Rods may be classified as Ultra-Light, Light, Medium-Light, Medium, Medium-Heavy, Heavy, Ultra-Heavy, or other similar combinations. Power is often an indicator of what types of fishing, species of fish, or size of fish a particular pole may be best used for.
Ultra-light rods are suitable for catching small bait fish and also pan fish, or situations where rod responsiveness is critical. Ultra-Heavy rods are used in deep sea fishing, surf fishing, or for heavy fish by weight.
2) Action : “Action” refers to the responsiveness of the rod to bending force, and the speed with which the rod returns to its neutral position. An action may be slow, medium, fast, or a combination (e.g. medium-fast.) Fast Action rods flex most in the tip section. Slow rods flex more towards the butt of the rod.
Hence keeping in mind the types of fishing rods available in the market along with their various specifications one has to be really careful before placing an order for a fishing pole.
The easiest way of selecting a fishing rod for oneself is to know first the type of fish that one would be fishing so that he can easily eliminate the other varieties and select the one that suits his choice of fish the best.
One of the Greatest Fishing Rods is the Lamiglas Surf
Have you ever thought about where the good surf anglers and surf fishing enthusiasts get their fishing poles and fishing products? They get there rods and supplies from none other than Lamiglas, the leader in surf fishing poles. A word of advice though, if you really want the top caliber surf poles then you are going to have to shell decent money for it. If you are someone who is able to spend your money for excellent surf poles, then Lamiglas surf rods are the best selection available for you.
Lamiglas is one of the most wanted makers of surf fishing poles. If you go to any fishing pier or beach, it is assured that you can find two or more fishermen holding a surf rod produced by this corporation. Lamiglas merchandise differs from fly fishing to saltwater poles. They make top of the line rods and have built a company that is known by almost all fishing enthusiasts out there.
Lamiglas is recognized as the superstar in fishing poles. It only matters from which rod series you pick, as there will be no need to buy any more poles from them. The rods they present are top of the line, in that they carry on for a long period of time. Lamiglas also creates else that you may want for a fishing voyage. Lamiglas surf rods are the finest among surf poles in the market right now. The only way to really tell the variation is if you can find the money for it; try utilizing surf rods from Lamiglas rivals. But why do that and opt for less, when you know all too well that Lamiglas surf poles are the finest? As long as you get them, you are sure to get exceptional surf poles for your money.
If you haven’t invested in a Lamiglas surf fishing rod by now, then make sure prior to you going out on your next beach surf fishing adventure, you have get one. This not only makes certain that you get superior and resilient surf fishing poles, but also lets you delight in the whole beach surf fishing encounter! Prosperous fishing!