Why Scents are Important
Here are a few reasons why scented baits are such a good idea: Freshwater fish like Pike, Bass, Walleye, and Carp have highly developed olfactory (smell) organs and are attracted to certain scents. That’s why so many freshwater bait manufacturers—especially of plastic baits—build the scent right in. Otherwise, scents are sold in containers as paste, […]
Tools Of The Trade – Soft Plastic Baits
Nick Creme is to fishing what Alexander Graham Bell is to talking—they may not have invented it but they sure made it better. In 1949, Nick cooked up the perfect combination of vinyl, oil, and pigments to create a moulded worm that looked and felt like the real thing and stayed that way over time. […]
How to Use an O-Ring for Senko Fishing
Wacky-rigging soft stick baits is an extremely popular modern-day Bass fishing technique for both Smallmouth and Largemouth. Placing the hook in the middle of the bait allows for a very unique and lifelike drop as the stick bait descends towards the bottom. There are two thoughts on rigging wacky style. The first is to simply […]
Tools of the Trade – Baitcaster or Spinning Reel?
Baitcaster or spinning reel? Research as much as you like and you’ll find that many anglers have used both but prefer one type over the other. Mechanically speaking, reels, both baitcasting and spinning, have their advantages and disadvantages. Spinning reels are designed with a stationary spool and a rotating line-winding mechanism which is great for […]
Selecting the Right Fishing Line
There are basically three types of line: monofilaments, fluorocarbons, and braids. You have to know some things before you make a selection. What are you fishing for? For small fish and small lures with light tackle use monofilament. It’s relatively cheap and very versatile. What kind of water are you fishing in? If it’s clear and […]
Tools of the Trade – Baitcasting Rods
In this technological age, high-performance specialty rods have become the norm. What you fish for will determine which rod characteristics you need to fish effectively. Many anglers prefer baitcasters for bigger fish. Baitcasting rods are designed with the reel and guides on the top and a trigger grip on the bottom for stability when casting […]
Tackle Box Essentials – Part 2
This week we’re talking about the lures you attach to that terminal tackle so that maybe you get to actually use that scale we mentioned in Part 1. Here are some classic standards: The Spinnerbait. There are two types, and you should have both: the classic inline spinnerbait and the ‘safety-pin’ design. Both are deadly […]
Tackle Box Essentials
Assuming everyone has rods, reels, and lines, the first thing to go into a tackle box is terminal tackle. These are the things you use to keep the bait on the end of your line. Terminal tackle can be bought in bulk or in packages with lots of assorted pieces. You’ll need snaps and swivels, […]
The Basics of Dropshot Fishing
Dropshotting is typically a light line technique usually associated with Bass but can also be used for many other species. Having electronics on board is especially helpful with this surefire method for catching fish. The whole idea of this finesse technique is to keep the bait suspended off the bottom as you fish it with a […]
Where Carrot Stix Got Their Name
Have you heard of the fishing rod called Carrot Stix? Of course you have! But did you know that the name Carrot Stix comes from “Nanocellulose Bio-Fibres”? Well, it’s true, because these bio-fibres (that are used to make the fishing rod tighter and more responsive) actually come from real carrots. Thus, the name Carrot Stix! […]