When I was a kid I loved to fish but hated using worms or grasshoppers... or any kind of bait really. The first time i saw someone fishing the river by my home with a lure was an eye-opening experience. I was impressed by the fact that only the trout in the river were attracted by the lures. With my live bait it was always a gamble to see what would bite, a trout, a bony white fish or the more likely "sucker fish" that all called the river home. I had no idea how to fish with a lure, but I was sure I wanted to fish with them from that day forward. The problem for me was the price. I was just a kid and couldn't afford the nice lures that I'd seen work so well to pull trout out of the river. After examining some in the store, I decided it wouldn't be hard to make my own. I "borrowed" some of my little sister's awful, plastic beads, dug out a penny and with the help of a nail, a paperclip and an old rusty treble hook that I found inside my older brother's abandoned tackle box, I had my lure! Shockingly, it worked on its maiden voyage and I caught 2 fish before hopelessly snagging my penny lure, loosing it and coming home. Even though I'd lost my lure, I came home triumphant. I'd only lost a penny really, and I'd gained 2 fish. The biggest problem was explaining to my little sister what happened to her jewelry. (I think she has finally forgiven me.) So to make a short story long, this blog is here to show you how to make a simple, but effective, homemade, trout lure or if you'd prefer, provide you a link to buy your own penny lure and instruction sheet. (a great novelty gift idea for kids to keep them busy in the summer) First, dig a penny out of your couch cushions, find a medium-sized paperclip, some beads and a treble hook (I've used regular hooks before and they will work, but not as well as a treble hook I think). Second, take a small hammer, rounded if you have one, and pound your penny on a piece of scrap wood or a wood block until in has a concave/convex (spoon-like) shape. Third, as close to the edge as you can, drill through the penny with a small diameter drill bit. If you don't have a power drill at your disposal, you can do as I did as a kid and use a hammer and small nail to make your hole through the penny. Do your best to smooth out any rough edges on the hole so that the penny can move uninhibited as it spins through the water later. Fourth, straighten out your paperclip and using needle-nose pliers, make a hook at the end. Place the treble hook on the hook and using the pliers again, bend the end of the paperclip around to close the hook, making a tight loop. Fifth, string the bead or beads on the paperclip as desired and thread the penny on, concave side down so that it spoons around the beads. Sixth, clip off any extra paperclip, leaving about 3/4 of an inch above the penny and beads. Make a tight loop with the top end of the paper clip for your fishing line or swivel clip to attach securely onto. Seventh, go try it out! Make sure the penny can spin freely on the paperclip to attract your trout. You may also need to add some weights/sinkers to the line to help things along. Have fun designing your custom homemade lures and good luck! I hope you have as much fun as my kids and I have making your own lures. I will include some of my favorite lure designs for catching the rainbows, cutthroats and brown trout varieties that are native in our rocky mountain rivers here. If you'd like to make them, but maybe another day, click this link to buy your own penny lure accompanied with an instruction sheet on how to make your own.
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Every year on the last Saturday of April hundreds of outdoorsmen and women flock to many streams lakes and ponds to enjoy the opening day of "catch and keep" trout season. For me this is usually my first major fishing outing of the year to fish lower Proud Lake. In fact you've seen pictures of the results of last year's trout opener in my review of the Quantum Optix 30 spinning reel. However for me the last two years I've been doing things a bit differently but before I tell you my change I'll tell you what the original yearly tradition was. For a few years prior to this one my trout opener consisted of me lining up along the base of the dam with about 50 to 100 other people waiting with baited hook and rod in hand on the midnight hour to pitch my first line in the water to catch my limit in trout. Can you say combat fishing at it's best. I would literally stand shoulder to shoulder with people pitching as close to the dam as possible hoping to hook a trout and when I did hoping not to tangle up in someone else's line or legs to land my fish. While it's very affective it was also very annoying so last year my fishing partner and I decided we'd no longer deal with the troutathon and float tube down the following morning. For the most part this was probably the best idea we had for trout fishing last year. Cause the following morning we pretty much had our choice of places to fish. We saw very little other traffic on the river outside of a few kayakers and waders where ever there was a place they could gain access. However this year I think someone passed out a memo on the benefits of kayaking in because we saw at least 12 to 15 kayakers, several aluminum boats and quite a few canoes along the river fishing. A big shock but a good shock in my opinion because I love to see other sportsmen and women taking advantage of the opportunity to fish and enjoy the outdoors. Every year prior to this one I've always stuck to the same bait for trout and that is berkley powerbait trout bait. Usually, because of fishing at night, the best colors for me have been the white and pink. However this year pink drew no bites whatsoever but the yellow and white did very well. In addition to powerbait big fish catchers this year were corn (an old standby for many fishermen), minnow baits, and white or silver inline spinners or rooster tails. In fact the three largest trout I saw caught this year were taken on white rooster tails and a minnow bait like the original rapala floating minnow. Overall I did pretty well this year catching my limit of trout (both browns and rainbows) on the opening day. However unfortunately I wasn't able to get back out and catch some more that week but I plan on making a trip in the future up north to chase wild browns and rainbows when they start feeding on mice.
Barsche haben ihren eigenen Kopf. Mal knallen sie mit Inbrunst auf alles, was sich bewegt, mal ignorieren sie beharrlich jeden Köder, den wir ihnen servieren.
Making Wooden Fishing Lures
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Making Wooden Fishing Lures
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If you've been fishing all your life, you probably think you know all there is to know about fishing. If you've never used a fishing pole before, you might think you don't know a thing. Fish like to catch bugs and insects in this area for their food, so try casting your lure in this area, and you'll be able to have the most bites. Just be sure to watch out for the grass and weeds! Many fishermen use light bobbers with little lights inside to help their night fishing. Lighted bobbers have a light inside of it to help fisherman tell when they have a bite. Go with an experienced fishermen if you are a beginning fisherman or wish to learn how to catch something new.They will be able to guide you to the best fishing areas and help you need to know to keep safe and have fun. Fly fishing can be a fun hobby to try.Fly fishing is a great activity that has a unique style and is different from other kind of fishing. If interested, you must buy different lures, lures, and even the kind of clothing you are to wear. Be aware of the weather forecast before each fishing in an area.You will want to avoid the water if there is a thunderstorm brewing. Check the upcoming weather in order to ensure that you don't fall prey to these unfortunate circumstances. You don't have to keep every fish you catch. Be mindful not to start a fire when fishing by the bank.A lot of people smoke cigarettes as they fish, and you need to make sure that the embers you light do not start a fire. The bank might be wet, but surrounding leaves and branches can catch fire. A cloudy day is a great day. When it is overcast, it cause the water to be dark, and fish must work harder to find food. Only keep as many fish for what you plan on eating. It's exciting to catch a ton of fish, but it's very wasteful to bring a huge bucket home with you, you are being disrespectful to the fish and the environment. If you've caught more than you can use, either release some back into the water or give some to your friends. Learn different casting that will have you making sure your lure drops onto the water without making too much noise. Fish are afraid of noise, which makes it difficult to accomplish what you've set out to do. Use the wrist while casting for a near silent cast. Pay attention to the movements of a fish's movement when reeling it in. The jumps will become less energetic until the fish rolls over to one side. This is a key observation that the fish is exhausted: it is now time to start reeling it in. The best time to engage in a break while out fishing is at noon. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and go back to fishing when the light isn't as bright. Don't go fishing all alone, even though fishing is a great sport that many people use to rest, rest and de-stress. If you get into an accident or you get stranded, then you should always have someone along in case of an emergency. 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This practice will keep your fish fresh until you cook it, and it could also keep the fish in a healthy state if you desire to release it. Always make sure you are fully prepared when going fishing.Whether you fish by boat, by boat, or off a pier, you need to have everything you will need to make it comfortably through your trip. It means little whether you have always been a fisherman, or have just started to fish. No matter how experienced you are, fishing is always an enjoyable activity. It's most important to remember that there is always a chance to better your skills if you remain dedicated and focus on the achievements you want to have.
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Making Wooden Fishing Lures
