Carp Fishing Bait Secrets For Your Best Catch Ever!

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 Carp Fishing Bait Secrets For Your Best Catch Ever! by Tim Richardson Carp fishing gets more competitive every year so you need tricks to give you the edge over competing anglers and their baits and methods. Here are a number of well-proven big fish tactics and tricks and some deeper just as instant home truths about baits; their true effects on carp, and how much they are under-exploited by the majority of carp anglers!

 When you think about carp fishing, after location and a sharp hook you might consider bait to be a less important factor; well I disagree; I’ve seen big carp caught on the crudest of rigs on the bluntest of hooks possible on outrageously thick nylon line and certainly fished in places seemingly totally devoid of any fish. But the factor that really did get the fish on the hook was the bait. In fact I have gone as far as testing numerous hooks, rigs, (very thick hook links and big heavy hooks too,) and what makes the most difference is the bait recipe employed; the fish response to this has proven to over-ride other considerations to the degree they are pretty secondary.

 To illustrate a point I went to Horseshoe Lake and tested a friends spod ground bait mix, and compared it to 2 of my homemade spod mixes built on more detailed scientific information; the result was surprising and very revealing to say the least. My friend had been a bailiff on the water and had become a top rod there using his own homemade spod ground bait mix recipe so it had been very successful. His mix and my ones (based on his identical mix but with some vitally important added extras,) were placed in the margins of a stock pond where the carp could be clearly seen; the carp headed straight for the adapted baits and soon were clouding the water and competing with tench and roach, even head-butting the bottom when the bait was gone and meanwhile, not even a roach touched the original spod mix which sat there as if it was invisible!  

To say this experience shocked my friend was an understatement, because here was his successful bait being totally ignored in the presence of another competing bait. I knew the feeding response to the new homemade spod versions would be very exciting but had not considered they would actually lead to the complete failure of the original version to even get a single a response from roach or tench in the area around the baits! If you have ever fished beside someone who is hauling and you cannot get a bite on your previously successful bait then you might well ask yourself what is going on with your bait (or not) in respect of their internal impacts on carp; are they really doing their job to maximum efficiency?!  

Bait is supposed to trigger a feeding response in order to get a hook into a fishes mouths, but for various reasons this obviously is not so straight forward in reality as carp dynamically learn in response to danger of being hooked on recognizable baits and bait substances and so on. Many times carp will eat free baits but identify and ignore hook baits entirely, if not mark them as dangerous, even fanning them to one side out of harms way and even silently communicating to other carp the dangerous nature of suspicious baits perhaps by hormones and body postures and movements etc. New baits and unusual bait recipes with non-fashionable ingredients etc. are very well proven to produce better catches than standard baits no matter how popular they once were on a water and having the personal ability and knowledge to make your own baits and ground baits and adapt readymade ones more to your specifications is an incredibly powerful edge over ordinary anglers dependent on expensive readymade baits!

 By being able to make your own baits and adapt readymade baits you control many vital aspects of bait, from the ways they impact on carp senses, rate of metabolism and feeding and digestion, to your all important bait cost itself! Picture the effect on carp of being able to introduce free baits with far high levels of natural feed-triggering substances than bait companies can afford to sell profitably and the results you will be able to achieve! Probably the most obvious example for this cold water period is the possibility of including far higher levels of the famous green lipped mussel extract and betaine hydrochloride for instance which are very well proven to keep carp feeding more strongly and more repeatedly for longer, thus giving you far more chances of bites and hooked fish...

 Although betaine and green lipped mussel extract are popular and well-known today they were not always and this demonstrates the possibility of many other substances yet to be fully exploited in various ways in baits of many forms; with homemade baits you can decide to put as much really stimulatory natural extracts for example into your bait as you like, (within recommended levels,) but above those commercial bait companies can afford! Use of liquid and powdered versions of the same exciting products used together in baits, can very much increase the performance of your homemade baits in ways the commercial baits used on your water may not operate due to having different recipes and differing ingredients and levels and forms of them and so on. As you can imagine, the possibilities for topping existing baits using homemade solutions and powdered combinations among other options are very exciting and really work effectively against commercial baits; homemade baits are certainly the equal of commercial baits for many very strongly proven reasons!

 Carp bait success in many ways is about the efficient maintenance of a concentration of feeding triggers and attractors etc. around your hook baits. Anyone who fishes with glugged broken boilies in glug-filled PVA bags, and compares their catch results to using whole readymade baits straight from the bag (and used alone in PVA bags,) will be shocked by the difference! But perhaps the most sobering thought about making your own homemade baits and ground baits is not just the impact they can have versus popular conventional baits, but the degree you can control their cost and produce incredibly effective baits to your own recipes, with far higher levels of potent ingredients than bait companies can offer profitably! Read on for my uniquely proven homemade bait and fishing bait secrets eBooks... By Tim Richardson. Seize this great chance to truly transform your big carp catches for life with these unique (http://www.baitbigfish.com) homemade carp baits secrets eBooks and start saving a fortune on bait right now! This and other (http://www.uberarticles.com/?id=379099&b=25295) unique content '' articles are available with free reprint rights. --------------------------------------------------- You are receiving this because you signed up for it on 2009-05-16 from IP 72.84.4.74 To fine-tune your selection of which articles to receive, just login here: http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/bloggers/ using your username: gerouse See you on the water, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts"

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Texas Coast Drifting Tips and Techniques

By Captain Kyle Tomek

Fall is nearly upon us and you may have already noticed the first signs of autumn's approach: the leaves may be starting to fade, the tides are falling and some of the wildflowers are beginning to die back. While plants may be winding things down in the fall, drift fishing is just picking up. All the way from the upper Texas coast to the Lower Laguna Madre's shallows, autumn is an excellent time for drifting for redfish and speckled trout with brown lures.

Fall's cooler temperatures and lower tides mean that bait fish start to migrate from the protected waters where they hide out during the summer. One of the best fall fishing tips is to watch for this migration, when redfish and trout swarm for these prey in driftable waters.

Fish attracting structures are the best places to begin drifting for redfish and speckled trout, as Captain Cody Maddox tells us. Maddox tends to do his drifting in the vicinity of the upper West Bay's shell bottoms with their holes and drops.

"When I say I fish holes within shell, I am drifting a seven-foot area surrounded by a three-foot depth," states Maddox. "The points of reefs and shell humps are additional fish magnets."

When doing fall drifting, Maddox prefers soft plastic lures with? To 1/8 oz. riggings. However, he goes with a 3/8 oz. head when he makes his way to deeper waters. Other than brown lures, he tells us that morning glory, plum and chartreuse and limetreuse tend to work well for him.

"I have found a little technique to really produce fish in fall," claims Maddox. "I'll work bait really fast above the bottom before letting it sit for several seconds." "If that doesn't work, I'll work it a little slower off the top off the shell, sometimes using a weedless-hook setup." Sometimes the slightest variation in retrieve unlocks the jaws.

Bastrop fishing guide, Captain Randall Groves prefers the fall season to drift fish than any other season. "It is all about working water streaks up here on the upper coast," states Groves. "When it gets really cold and the water gets clear, I do much better fishing muddy streaks rather than the clear water."

Groves likes to drift in deep shell areas along with the muddy waters of bayous and creeks. "I do a lot of drifting in deep shell in the fall, but once the wind picks up, I tend to do best in the creeks and bayous instead."

Retrieval is where Groves places most focus. "Some say you have to fish soft plastics slow in winter and it is solely a myth." Groves asserts he looks more for a "reactionary" bite rather than a "hungry" bite. "Slowing it works too, however, I work them pretty fast in very cold water and draw plenty of strikes."

I use a 3/8 oz. lead heads with my soft plastics and use a Laguna Texas Wader III or another whippy rod to get my lures through water column with ease," says Groves.

"I use a trolling motor a lot to control my drift in fall," says Matagorda Bay guide Captain Dwayne Newburn. "A trolling motor especially helps when fishing around a group of working birds." Newburn refers to a common occurrence in fall when gulls are feeding on bait fish that are getting pushed up by feeding speckled trout and redfish below.

Another fan of autumn deep shell angling, Newburn says "I focus on the indentations and dips in shell pads when drifting in the fall."

"What works really well for me is brown lures like Cajun Thunder Popping Corks with DOA shrimp. I also like Saltwater Assassins along with native shrimp and new penny," says Newburn. Captain Newburn uses 1/8 oz. jig heads and soft plastic when working shallow waters, but switches to heavier? Oz. heads for deeper territory.

"I love fishing in fall," states Lower Laguna Madre guide Captain Danny Neu. "I favor the season especially when targeting big speckled trout. “As fall causes bait fish to flee bay systems, Neu says he must often travel the shoreline for miles before seeing any forms of bait fish. "There is typically less bait in the water in fall. However, whenever I eventually locate clustered bait fish the fish are nearby."

On a normal day of drift fishing in fall, Neu typically spends the morning hours looks for bait activity in deeper water. "In colder water temperatures, I'll start drifts in deeper water before moving to shallower areas when the sun beams overhead and warms the shallows."

"When it comes to lures for cold weather, I always go for top water plugs. In fall I can use these all day for redfish and trout; they just work, plain and simple," says Neu.

In the waters of the lower coast, Neu uses smaller top water plugs like the Super Spook Jr. "I'll usually have one rod rigged with a soft plastic like red and white brown lures and another rigged up with a Super Spook Jr.", adds Captain Neu.

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The Alaska Fishing Report Is Looking Up

By Bob Hobson

So you are considering a trip to Alaska. You are in for a great time if you enjoy spending hours on the fishing banks and just being out in the wild then Alaska is the place for you. You can spend hours fishing for Salmon in Alaska. Alaska fishing report says that things will be good.

The beauty that can be found in Alaska is unmatched to any other area of the world. As you glance around at the snow capped mountains and the open areas of green you will have to take a few minutes to soak it all in. How can so much beauty be found in one spot? You will surely be addicted to the area once you have had this experience.

The fishing in Alaska is a prime reason that so many people wish to visit. Fishing for king crabs or for salmon are the prime reasons that people choose to visit Alaska. Vacation packages are available that will pair you with an experienced guide that will give you the experience of your life.

If you have always wanted to learn to fly fish you can take a class so that you will look like a pro when you are out there. Hire a guide to take you around and you will find the little knows spots where the salmon spawn. They will have all of the boats and equipment that you need.

They will take you to areas that have the largest populations of the fish or crab that you are looking for and teach you the techniques that you may need to be successful. Relying on one of these experts of the area is almost like guaranteeing you a good fight with a fish and an excellent catch.

As you make these large catches, be sure to take a lot of pictures. These pictures will amaze your friends and family when you return from your trip. They will be in shock when they see the picture of the twenty pound fish that you caught or the huge king crab that you spent all afternoon on the hunt for.

You will hold these memories dear in your mind forever. Your trip to Alaska will provide you with not only great memories but a real lesson in fishing or crab trapping. When you come back to Alaska the next time you will be fully prepared to take on the Salmon and Crabs.

Pictures will be a great thing to have to show your friends and family but nothing will come close to all of the images that you saw firsthand. The Alaskan fishing report says that going to Alaska should be on the top of the list of things that you should do.

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Virginia Beach Fishing Offers Perfect Fishing For Everyone

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By Veritas Sapien Xavier

Whether you're fishing for trout in a stream, or more exotic species of saltwater fish, fly fishing is a sport that can be fun and even addictive. When you are out in the stream, pitting your skills with the fish, you will be in contact with nature, and may even get out-smarted by the fish. When you go fly fishing, choosing the right gear and location are important, and so this article will offer you some guidelines.

When you take the time to learn about the good fishing habits in the location that you are planning to fly fish, that knowledge will make your fishing more fun. Most people who fish the area have no problem telling you the best places to fish. There are a lot of local stores that sell supplies for fishing, and the sales people will give you advice. You should, of course, also make some purchases, which shouldn't be a problem if you're planning to go fishing soon. People who like to fish, like to talk about fishing, so you can probably get all of the information you need, except for special spots might be a secret. There is no reason not to tell what lures are catching the fish, so you should be able to get that information, and maybe a few prime locations. Sometimes it is amazing the things you can find out by asking relevant questions when you are buying something.

Casting your line is the most basic maneuver you have to make when fishing, and how you do it can be the difference between success and failure. If your accuracy is off, you won't be able to get your fly (lure) in front of the fish. It will stand you in good stead to practice your casting technique whenever you can while you're not actually fishing. Fish become agitated whenever there is a lot of movement around them - such as you tromping through the water. For this reason, it's best to do your practice casting away from your fishing area. Mark the wall with targets and practice hitting these targets until your accuracy is consistent.

The fly fishing lures you use will have a lot to do with how successful you are. Remember, the fish are only going to bite if you can convince them that your lure is the type of insect that they typically feed on. Lures vary, and you will need to know which lures to use during the different seasons, for the particular fish you hope to land, and where you are fishing. When you know where you will be fishing, buy lures that match - color and appearance - the live flies that are around at that particular time. You will want to have a good selection of lures so that you can use the appropriate ones for that time of year, as different types of flies are around during different seasons.

You are in for a rude awakening, if you think that you can learn how to fly fish overnight. If you want to be good at fly fishing, it will take you longer than you think. No matter how long it takes for you to become good, it will still be enjoyable, and you will catch some fish. Be patient, and take the time to learn from as many sources as you can, and your fly fishing skills will improve over time.

Naturally, if you want to get some really good fishing, you have to be able to get to those off the beaten track places that only a sports utility vehicle automobile can easily get to. Check with your vehicle supplier for more information.

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Learning how to Fish

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Learning how to Fish

You have decided that you want to learn to fish. There are several ways of learning, the hardest being trial and error. It would be best to find someone to teach you.

1. Buy seasickness medication if on a long boat ride
Nothing is worse than ruining your fishing because of seasickness. Most seasickness medication e.g. Bonine would be fine. Even seasoned fishermen are known to take some on rough days. Take one before you go to sleep, another when you wake up and a third one before you board.

2. Buy a reference book
A lot of good books are available at your bookstores and online. The book should give you instructions as well as terms and definitions. Some things you may not immediately understand but you should know anyway. Learn how to tie different kinds of knots. This knowledge will be invaluable for other purposes throughout your life.

3. Go to a party
There are fishing party boats that carry from fifteen to as many as sixty anglers. The boat provides everything like bait, rod, reel, sinkers and hooks. They assist you in fishing and take the fish off the hook for you. Mates will spot you and will generally stay close to assist you. Party boats generally will cost you $25 - $70 a day, and the fish are yours to keep. The party boat is a bargain for beginners.

4. Pick your pier or dock
Assuming you have already acquired skills to operate a rod and reel, you need to look for a fishing pier or dock. The majority of coastal cities have one public pier or pay-to-fish pier. You can rent tackle and buy bait at the piers. If you're having trouble, there are many pier anglers willing to help and give you tips. On lakes, there's usually a fishing dock and the same holds true.

5. Party or pier or dock
You may want to do either step three or four or both at this point. The best thing to do is to do both several times to really learn.

6. The reel deal
The conventional reel is probably what you're using up to this point. The conventional reel is designed for a lot of wear and tear. You may now want to consider other types and makes of reels. Ideally you have met people and perhaps made a friend or two who can assist you in selecting a reel. You can even ask a tackle shop owner for tips.

You need to understand the mechanics of the reel and the other equipment. Learning to cast, tie knots and bait are not that complicated. Secondly, you need to learn where to fish. Successful fishermen know where the fish are located. Fish move from place to place and knowledgeable anglers understand these patterns and are able to anticipate where the fish are located.


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Value of Fishing as a Hobby

Value of Fishing as a Hobby

Many people consider that fish are only a medium of survival, or to some extent a food supply; yet there is another angle that is little known. The manufacturing industry utilizes more than two billion pounds of fish and fish by-products every year. This is slightly more than is used for food.

What most people do not know is that fishing continues to provide recreational activity of making it one of the most preferred hobbies.

In fact, fishing as a hobby is continuously growing and that is why the estimated number of people who acquire fishing licenses each year is more than 12 million.

Moreover, surveys show that for every dollar spent for a fishing license, there are sixteen dollars spent for equipment, such as fishing tackle, food, clothing, and transportation. There is more money spent on fishing than on any other hobby in existence.
Why is it a Great Hobby?

It is a means of providing something to free the mind and body of the worries of the day. It has also been proven to help in mentoring troubled teens, replacing negative thoughts and activity with more positive traits and pursuits. Fishing is truly a wholesome sport.

The use of all types of fishing equipment has added something that no other feature could possibly accomplish. Thousands of youngsters are enthusiastic to learn how to cast a fly or plug bait.

These youngsters have an interest in fish and fishing and they desire to fish in a lawful and recreational manner.

Boiled down, fish and fishing may be considered one of man’s essential resources. It is hoped that further realization of fishing as a hobby will develop the necessary knowledge of the true recreational value of fishing, the fish, and the general conservation of all natural resources as well as the value of good sportsmanship and developing good citizens.


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Fishing as Family Activity

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Fishing as Family Activity

Many people love to go fishing, instead of playing tennis or golf. Others make it their primary sport activity together with their families and friends to relieve boredom and stress. Surveys say that more than 50 million Americans love to go fishing and make it their lifestyle option instead of other sports.

In Alabama, fishing represents a substantial impact on the state economy. Hundreds of millions of dollars are represented and about 20,000 people list fishing as their source of livelihood. However, most people consider it as a form of relaxation and a family activity. In general, it is a lifestyle option.

In the book titled “The Incomplete Psychology of Everyday Fishing;” psychologist Paul G. Quinnett dedicated an entire chapter about fishing as a source to relieve stress. In the chapter, “Ethics of Fishing” he points out that a person must appreciate and enjoy the benefits of nature. He also highlighted that fishing correct is a way for an individual to become more disciplined in his lifestyle.

“Family Life First,” an organization dedicated to introducing how to spend useful family time to parents for their children, have factual data that in the past 20 years, 25 percent of a child’s playing time has decreased. Outdoor activities, where most children spend their playing time, have also declined by 50 percent. Since 1969 to 1996, 22 percent of family time activities have lessened proven by the study of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

Any fruitful time to interact with your children is time worth investing. Fishing is a way to connect. The quality time you get is really worth the effort. The experience you get by catching fish is what makes it wonderful to enjoy and that is the important part of fishing. There are 23 public fishing lakes having plenty of fish waiting to be caught. All children can experience the excitement and adventure of fishing. You will always remember the very first time you caught a fish, and the parent who showed you how to catch it. You gain enjoyable and learning experiences from fishing that makes it a great family activity.

Alabama, for example, promotes its lakes and open banks as places best for fishing. You do not even need a boat to catch fish. There are also stores where you can find what you need for fishing. You may bring your family with you and the time of being together and enjoying the fun of fishing is the best family activity you could have.


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What Makes Fishing Fun

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What Makes Fishing Fun

Fishing is a fun and tranquil sport that lets you spend quiet time with your friends, family and with Mother Nature.

Fresh water fishing is a sport involving the catching of fish in lakes, rivers and streams. It involves a lot of patience, challenge and a lot of acquired skill over time. Anyone can participate in this fun activity, including the kids.

To start, you have to check your State’s fishing requirements and make sure if a license is needed for you to fish. If it is required, you must acquire one by checking with a sporting goods store. They will help you how to get it, and some will even provide it for you.

During the time that you are in your favorite sporting goods store, you can look around and buy the right fishing equipment that you will be need for your trip. Considering that you are a beginner, make sure that you budget well the cost and your spending on the equipment, not deciding on expensive equipments; buy only the basic things you will need.

When in doubt as to what is needed, ask the help of the store keeper, but do keep in mind that you need to stick to a budget. Take your time and don’t hesitate to ask how to use each piece of equipment that is offered to you. Artificial lures for bait can be used or you can simply look for worms from your back yard.

An inexpensive fishing rod and reel will be enough along with a fishing line, hooks, weights, a bobber (this keeps your line afloat), fishing lures and net. A polarized sunglass is also essential, as it will help to see clearly through the water and lessen the glare.

Then if you don’t know the good locations to fish, ask about local “hot” spots, or check your State’s fishing regulations for information about fishing locations around your State.

The time will surely come when you will be a better fisherman; then you may decide on upgrading your equipment. In the meantime, keep things simple.

It is always advised that you avoid fishing alone. Always be with a friend, as when emergency strikes, there can be someone who can call for help.

It is wise to start fishing in shallow waters. Aim your cast in shady or rocky areas where the water is deep, as this is where the fish is expected to be found. Keep in mind that this is all practice first.

As your skill level develops and increases, you can then attempt into deeper waters. But before going, take the time to practice casting to familiarize yourself with your rod and your reel.

What better place to practice than your back yard. To do so, mark off an area using a rope and use this as your guide in aiming your cast. Rehearse and study your movements to discover a method that will work for you. Bear in mind, cast with your wrist, and not with your arm.

Fishing hooks are very sharp and needed to be handled with care to avoid injury. Before casting, it is important that you should look around you and stay unobstructed to avoid hurting other people with your hook.

When the right time has come and you go fishing for real, keep in mind to cast your line always ahead of the fish, making your bait land slowly, with as little splash as possible. The fish will see well at a close point, but cannot see behind.

If your casts are going in a disorganized manner, move closer to the water so you can gain better accuracy.

Watch the bobber closely for any movement. If and when a fish grabs the bait, the bobber will be pulled under water. This signals that you got a fish on the line. Don’t get too excited. Remain calm.

Keeping your line tight, slowly reel in your catch. Place the net near and use it to bring the fish out. Remove the hook from the fish with great care.

If you got an undersized fish (as noted in the state’s regulation book), quickly return it to the water. Likewise, if you have no intention in eating your catch, do not waste it and return it to the water. Releasing the fish will supply the water with more fish, giving future fishermen the thrill to experience a catch.

Lastly, look around you and feel the calm, restful and serene view of the river.


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