Making a Cast (Beginner)
For the majority of us, casting comes as second nature.  However, we all had to learn how to cast a fishing reel from somewhere.  Geared more towards the novice angler, we’ll discuss how to cast a basic reel.

Because they are simpler to use and are less intimidating to the novice angler, I recommend starting with a spincast rod and reel. We are more concerned with learning how to cast and do not need to overcomplicate things with tangled lines and other mishaps.

Making a cast with a spincasting rod and reel

1. Place your thumb on the push-button and hold it in.
2. Still holding in the button, bend your elbow and point the rod tip behind you. Keep your elbow near your side.
3. Release the button as you cast the rod forward.

After a couple of practice casts, you’ll begin to feel more comfortable with your casting. To practice accuracy, purchase a practice-casting plug and practice casting into a bucket or something in the backyard.

If you are teaching a someone how to cast, the most important thing to remember is to be patient. You do not want to ruin a first time experience by getting frustrated at the person you are teaching. Keep your patience and be supportive, pretty soon youll have a new fishing partner.
Source: www.FishingGeek.net

Emergency Surgery on Soft Plastics
Once you’ve found your “go to” worm, it’s really hurts to see it get tattered and torn. with their abrasive mouths and aggressive behavior, with hooking up on a fish, you can guarantee your senko will be ruined.  Over time, replacing ripped Gary Yamamoto Senkos can be costly. Aside from pouring your on plastic, how can an angler salvage their fishing worms? The answer comes with emergency surgery.

Here is a list of items that are needed for the repair:

• A lighter
• Knives,Multi-Tool, Scissors
• Water

To actually repair your fishing lures, use the following steps:

• Make a cut at the top and bottom of the rip in the worm
• With your lighter, heat up the two ends of the worm until the plastic starts to melt. Don’t melt too much, but just enough to make the two ends stick together.
• Once the reconstructive surgery is complete, dip the worm in cool water. Placing the worm in cool water will harden the plastic and set the worm.

It may seem cheap to try and salvage your soft plastic worms or Gary Yamamoto Senkos, but in reality, we’re just being resourceful. There is no sense in wasting money on fishing lures if you don’t have to. Besides, the real goal is staying on the water as long as possible. Hope these tips help!
Source: www.FishingGeek.net

Making a Cast (Beginner)
For the majority of us, casting comes as second nature.  However, we all had to learn how to cast a fishing reel from somewhere.  Geared more towards the novice angler, we’ll discuss how to cast a basic reel.

Because they are simpler to use and are less intimidating to the novice angler, I recommend starting with a spincast rod and reel. We are more concerned with learning how to cast and do not need to overcomplicate things with tangled lines and other mishaps.

Making a cast with a spincasting rod and reel

1. Place your thumb on the push-button and hold it in.
2. Still holding in the button, bend your elbow and point the rod tip behind you. Keep your elbow near your side.
3. Release the button as you cast the rod forward.

After a couple of practice casts, you’ll begin to feel more comfortable with your casting. To practice accuracy, purchase a practice-casting plug and practice casting into a bucket or something in the backyard.

If you are teaching a someone how to cast, the most important thing to remember is to be patient. You do not want to ruin a first time experience by getting frustrated at the person you are teaching. Keep your patience and be supportive, pretty soon youll have a new fishing partner.
Source: www.FishingGeek.net

Emergency Surgery on Soft Plastics
Once you’ve found your “go to” worm, it’s really hurts to see it get tattered and torn. with their abrasive mouths and aggressive behavior, with hooking up on a fish, you can guarantee your senko will be ruined.  Over time, replacing ripped Gary Yamamoto Senkos can be costly. Aside from pouring your on plastic, how can an angler salvage their fishing worms? The answer comes with emergency surgery.

Here is a list of items that are needed for the repair:

• A lighter
• Knives,Multi-Tool, Scissors
• Water

To actually repair your fishing lures, use the following steps:

• Make a cut at the top and bottom of the rip in the worm
• With your lighter, heat up the two ends of the worm until the plastic starts to melt. Don’t melt too much, but just enough to make the two ends stick together.
• Once the reconstructive surgery is complete, dip the worm in cool water. Placing the worm in cool water will harden the plastic and set the worm.

It may seem cheap to try and salvage your soft plastic worms or Gary Yamamoto Senkos, but in reality, we’re just being resourceful. There is no sense in wasting money on fishing lures if you don’t have to. Besides, the real goal is staying on the water as long as possible. Hope these tips help!
Source: www.FishingGeek.net

fishing orlando,daytona,poncefor snook
[img]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/fishingorlandodaytona_3.jpg[/img] phil caught some very nice redfish, from 17 to
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fishing orlando,daytona,poncefor snook
[img]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/fishingorlandodaytona_3.jpg[/img] phil caught some very nice redfish, from 17 to
Source: www.bigfishtackle.com

How to Find Bass
Perhaps one of the most important parts of bass fishing is actually finding the fish. Once you locate the fish, half the battle is won. In order to find bass, you need to know where bass like to hang out. Bass are often found in and around underwater shelter, whether it’s fallen trees, rocks, sign posts, boat docks or dense weeds. Also, bass tend to prefer ledges, where there is a steep drop-off, coves, and sandy areas. Many lakes, actually have man-made cover underwater designed to attract bass. They are usually made from rocks or dead trees. In order to find these areas, a topographical map charting the geographical contours of the lake, can prove to be an invaluable tool. Also, ask local fishermen, tackle shop owners, and rangers who are familiar with the lake, where they have had success.

Fishing in and around these structures, can be frustrating, as it’s difficult to really work a lure down into many of these areas. Ask your local tackle shop for lures and jigs, specially designed to penetrate these bass shelters. Also, fishing the heavily weeded areas and grassy-bottom parts of the lake, can cause a lot of snags. Bass are not fooled by a lure covered in grass. Try using a weedless hook, or bury the tip of the hook inside your rubber jigs. That way they will cruise right through the weeds and moss without hanging up.

Once you have located the bass, even if it is just a few, generally, there are many more in the vicinity. Bass tend to frequently return to these spots, so it also can be helpful to keep a diary of where you found the bass. You can note your exact position using a geographical positioning system (GPS) or if you don’t have a GPS, just triangulate your position with landlocked reference points. Return to these spots year after year, but keep in mind that bass have seasonal patterns, so don’t expect to always find the fish in the same spot through out the year. During their spawning season, for instance, look for the bass to move into the shallower areas where the water tends to be a few degrees warmer. Also, the bass like to create their nests in sandy areas or in small pebbles. The bass can appear to be easy targets when they are in the shallows, near the shore, but their mind is usually concentrating on protecting their eggs, so they may not be as easy to catch as you might expect. Often times they chase a lure when they are spawning, but it is just to get it away from their nest, and not to actually feed.

Without a knowledge of the underwater sheltered areas, bass can still be easy to find during their heavy feeding times. Although bass love minnows, they are often top feeders, and rise out of the water. During the early morning and late evening, bass lakes come to life as the surface of the water begins to boil with their movement. This is perhaps the best time to fish for bass. After all, why not fish when they are feeding? This is a good time to try using a top-water lure, with a lot of movement. This action really catches their attention.
Source: www.FishingGeek.net

How to Find Bass
Perhaps one of the most important parts of bass fishing is actually finding the fish. Once you locate the fish, half the battle is won. In order to find bass, you need to know where bass like to hang out. Bass are often found in and around underwater shelter, whether it’s fallen trees, rocks, sign posts, boat docks or dense weeds. Also, bass tend to prefer ledges, where there is a steep drop-off, coves, and sandy areas. Many lakes, actually have man-made cover underwater designed to attract bass. They are usually made from rocks or dead trees. In order to find these areas, a topographical map charting the geographical contours of the lake, can prove to be an invaluable tool. Also, ask local fishermen, tackle shop owners, and rangers who are familiar with the lake, where they have had success.

Fishing in and around these structures, can be frustrating, as it’s difficult to really work a lure down into many of these areas. Ask your local tackle shop for lures and jigs, specially designed to penetrate these bass shelters. Also, fishing the heavily weeded areas and grassy-bottom parts of the lake, can cause a lot of snags. Bass are not fooled by a lure covered in grass. Try using a weedless hook, or bury the tip of the hook inside your rubber jigs. That way they will cruise right through the weeds and moss without hanging up.

Once you have located the bass, even if it is just a few, generally, there are many more in the vicinity. Bass tend to frequently return to these spots, so it also can be helpful to keep a diary of where you found the bass. You can note your exact position using a geographical positioning system (GPS) or if you don’t have a GPS, just triangulate your position with landlocked reference points. Return to these spots year after year, but keep in mind that bass have seasonal patterns, so don’t expect to always find the fish in the same spot through out the year. During their spawning season, for instance, look for the bass to move into the shallower areas where the water tends to be a few degrees warmer. Also, the bass like to create their nests in sandy areas or in small pebbles. The bass can appear to be easy targets when they are in the shallows, near the shore, but their mind is usually concentrating on protecting their eggs, so they may not be as easy to catch as you might expect. Often times they chase a lure when they are spawning, but it is just to get it away from their nest, and not to actually feed.

Without a knowledge of the underwater sheltered areas, bass can still be easy to find during their heavy feeding times. Although bass love minnows, they are often top feeders, and rise out of the water. During the early morning and late evening, bass lakes come to life as the surface of the water begins to boil with their movement. This is perhaps the best time to fish for bass. After all, why not fish when they are feeding? This is a good time to try using a top-water lure, with a lot of movement. This action really catches their attention.
Source: www.FishingGeek.net