I fish in lakes Maspenock, and Whitehall in Hopkinton Ma and both have a ton of weeds through out. I use plastic worms like senkos, spinnerbaits and frogs and do catch a decent amount of fish, but I feel like the fish have all seen these same lures so many times that Im missing out on the bigger fish. What lures would you guys recommend to fish in these weedy waters? Thanks

When the bite tapers off on the senko type worms I have found the Zoom Trick Worm and the Zoom Speed worm in the paddle tail version will produce fish for you. And I like to fish these lures rigged Texas style and weightless.Retrieve with light twitches of the rod tip.I love fishing the weeds with these lures. Another lure you may try would be the Zoom Baby Brush hog Rigged Texas style and with a sliding sinker. Strikes will come on the fall 90% of the time.

Just getting back into sea fishing. The main species i’m after is cod, ray, tope and maybe conger. Will be fishing quite rocky marks at night and could do with some tips from some experienced people on bait, tide, time etc. Thanks in advance

For the Ray and Tope I would suggest Sandeel, cut off the head thread around the bend of your hook and tie in place with shearing / bait elastic , or trap with the second hook of a pennel rig.
Cod , Lug worm ( my preferance is for black lug ) 4 or 6 threaded up the trace is good, maybe fished as a cocktail with Squid.
Conger , Live or dead fresh Pouting,a whole Mackerel fillet or a whole Squid. The Pouting also gives you a good chance of a nice Bass.

I bought a Chladophora aegagropila moss ball from my local pet store. It was sold with Fishing Line and an anchor attached. The top is growing well but the bottom is not. Should I remove them?

Moss Balls have to be rolled….I have one and every week I give it 1/4 turn to keep it round….If it was me Yes remove the line and anchor.

Want to know if The banjo minnow Fishing Lures on tv will work in Australian saltwater fishing evironments, particularly estuaries, and if so, what type of fish can I expect to catch. Anyone else from Australia had success with them in saltwater?

If you know how to use them, they are a GREAT BAIT. However they catch more smaller fish than bigger fish…. If the fish you are fishing for are going after bait fish then I would use them.. they imitate a dying bait fish very well, and I have some. I do not use them all the time, but they have their time and place. You have to see what type of bait fish are being fed on in the waters you re fishing, saltwater or freshwater. If you see the correct size and close enough color of the banjo minnow, then yes they will prob work.. if not then you might get lucky.. . The banjo minnow is just like any other lure, it will catch fish at the correct time for that lure… Do not count on just them.

Other than worms, magets, etc. what bait should i use? the fish in the allegheny are catfish, carp, walleye, muskee, Well wat should i use?

Catfish – Fish on the bottom with baits like : worms, minnows, liver, stink baits, or dough baits.

Carp – Also fish on the bottom with baits like : worms, corn, bread, and dough bait.

Walleye – Fish for these eye’s with : worms, or minnows.

Muskie – Live suckers are the best bait for HUGE muskies.

May i recommend that you use at least a MH action rod for these fish, and a baitcasting reel filled with 25 lb. Power Pro or Berkley Big Game.

Happy fishing.

I’m gonna try fishing for carps, my question is how do I remove and store the line I have on the reel, and how do I replace it with the 25lb line that I want to use? On that note what’s the best bait to use for carps? Any tips you like to share?

PS: I just got my fishing license 2 days ago, so pardon my dumb questions.

all you need to do is thread the line through the eyes of the rod, flip the "bale" (the wire wire thing on the reel) and tie a uni knot on the spool,

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than get a spool of 14, to10 pound test Sufix Siege (when your reeling the line in, make sure the label of the spool is face up) it’s great line for beginners, it’s coronation and abrasion resistant and has very little amount of memory. after you tie the knot on spool, than you take a sock, or old rag and very very tightly pinch the line between you fingers with one hand and with the other reel in the line making sure you get the line on tight when it looks like the right amount reel about 5 more cranks, than you snip the line with some clippers and squeeze the line if it’s squishy than you need to take the line off to the knot and start over.

Worms work well, but it also GREATLY depends on the kind of carp we’re talking about, but for commons, corn works well along with dough. A good, less expensive dough is a dog food dough, replace the flour with finely ground up dog food, add water, make sure it’s a consistency that will stay on the hook. A simple way to find out is to get a hook and put the dough on the hook, place the hook with the dough in a five gallon bucket, wight for about half an hour, when you look at the hook the dough should still be on, if it is not, than you need make it thicker. but the problem is is to getting the dough into a powdery consistency. Maggots, also play an important roll in carp fishing, all you needs a simple bobber, split shot, and a bobber, fish around reeds and Lilly pads foe best results. Corn flakes in soaked milk made into a round ball and put on a hook the a bobber and split shot also works very well, you can see if it stays on the hook following the the same proses and with the dog food dough.

“`good fishing“`

Today’s fishing rods have incorporated modern features that are not typical of the more primitive cane pole. Modern fishing rods contain reels, which aid in the retrieval of fish caught in its bait.

A much-sophisticated feature is the spinning rod where the entire shaft of the rod except the handle can move around on its axis to allow flexibility when fish caught on snare bait struggles through the water.

Like the classic cane fishing rods, the fishing gadget is thick at the handle (bottom) and is tapered and thinner at the tip. This very basic design allows handling stability and flexible movement of the entire length of the shaft.

Types of Fishing Rods and Specifications

A typical fishing rod measures 6 and 16 feet (2 and 5 m) and vary in capability to tolerate strain in fishing activity. The length has a lot to do with withstanding force exerted by the fish to the pole and determines for the most part the performance of rods used for angling.

Cane Poles

Cane poles are one of the smallest and less sophisticated gadgets in fishing. It is usually made of bamboo or other flexible wood material with the most basic fly line attached to it.

Unlike other more sophisticated fishing rods, cane poles do not usually contain reels or its equivalent to be used for reeling in or retrieving fish caught on bait. This very same action is known as angling.

Spinning Rods

These types of rods are the most popular today. They can be used either for heavyweight or lightweight fish although they were proven best for trout, walleye and bass fish. They vary in measurements from 5 and 7 feet (1.5 and 2.5 m).

Spinning poles are commonly used in bass fishing competition accounting for their flexibility and tolerance to stress. They accommodate bigger and tougher fly lines and stabilize them to avoid line tangles during uncoiling of float lines.

Jigging Rods

These rods are best for heavy lures and baits especially when reaching around 180 to 200 feet under the ocean’s surface. They are made of fine, solid materials which accounts to their heaviness. The use of jigging rods is specifically due to alternating currents during the fishing activity.

Some oceans have erratic undersea current. That is why the bait and fly lines should be kept in place. Lures are also disturbed and cause confusion among fish if the lines are not long and heavy enough to withstand and tolerate water currents under the sea.

These rods are best for target fishes usually found dwelling at the bottom of the sea such as halibut and cods.

Nicky Pilkington
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/excellent-fishing-rods-for-that-perfect-fishing-experience-10052.html

With winter quickly approaching, people who live in some of the colder regions of the country are preparing for the ice fishing season. Ice fishing is a charming sport in that people who do it often feel as though they are slipping into character.

As you put on the several layers of warm and dry clothing, you can’t help but feel as though you are playing the role of some experienced, seasoned fisherman who is about to conquer the hostile environment of the winter’s ice and snow.

Ice fishing is more than just finding a spot on the ice to dig a hole and drop your line through. It’s not as easy as it looks. But what can be so difficult about sitting on the ice waiting for the fish to bite? There is more to ice fishing than simply staying warm.

There is a lot of hard work that goes into having a successful day out on the ice – after all, it is called ice fishing for a reason! If you don’t catch any fish, what’s the point? Everything from making the hole to releasing the fish and all the little things in between require attention to make your day worthwhile.

Once you have arrived at the lake, it is a good idea to make a pattern of the holes that you want to drill. Generally, the experts say to start your first hole about 10 feet from the shore. You should then drill about four to eight holes in a line. You may want to drill several lines of holes that create a grid or fan shape in order to thoroughly cover the structure on which you are working. Be sure to do all of your drilling when you first arrive. As you might imagine, fish are frightened by the noisy drill. Do the drilling once, and they will return to the spot before you know it.

There are two basic approaches to ice fishing. There is the active and the passive approach. The active approach is jigging (done by hand or with a wind-operated tip-up), while the passive approach is done by using a set line. Most ice fishing is accomplished using set lines. A set line is exactly what it sounds like. It is a line sitting still with a minnow on the end waiting for a bite. If you use this method, you are able to fish more than one hole at the same time, as well as do other things, such as cook or make a fire.

A set line will usually be rigged with a single small wire hook tied to the end and a split shot attached six to eighteen inches up the line. A minnow is hooked and the line is sent to within inches of the bottom or into the strike zone. You may also use bear paws to add dropper lines to your main line. This lets you fish at multiple depths. Once you’ve put the lines down the hole, all you have to do is wait for a hit to set off a flag.

You’ve caught the fish, now what? When bringing in the line by hand, you have got to make sure the line doesn’t go slack. As you are pulling with one hand, grasp the line with the other before letting your first hand go. You are going to also have to judge quickly how green the fish is before it reaches the surface. If it’s too active, the fish will be harder to bring up through the hole, and you will run the risk of losing what you have worked so hard to catch. Once you do have the head through the hole, the fish is all yours. Now that you have the basics, what are you waiting for? Get out on the ice and start fishing!

John Edmond
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/the-keys-to-successful-ice-fishing-120351.html

Deep sea fishing is an enjoyed activity by many. The sun, sea and the adrenaline of adventure makes a perfect day for such kind of activity. However, for very experienced fishermen, they would advice you that if you really want to get a good catch, it would be best for you to start fishing 2 hours after sunset or 2 hours even before sunrise.

This is why most experienced fishermen would rather have a night trip than a day trip. However, due to the difference of environment during night fishing, if you are new to this kind of setting, then there are certain things that you should know to make your night trip a successful one.

Getting Started

Although it may seem difficult, waking up in the wee hours of the day is still possible. Additionally, you can always get the help of an alarm clock to be your wake-up call. There are some other preparations too that should be done other than being able to wake up, like preparing your bait.

It would be the best if you have already set up everything you need and have some wet-bait ready even half an hour before sun rise. It is important to remember that anchoring and cooking the bait should be finished by the time sunset arrives. This is due to the reason that cooking through your night fishing could be very dangerous. Plus, your bait should be able to cool off before you can use it.

The Logic Behind It

The logic behind all these waking up early and preparations is that fish usually feed shallower around times like this. Thus, they are easier to catch, since they’re only about 30 feet below the water’s surface. In fact, according to experts, twilight minutes are very productive especially if you’re fishing for a living.

Where’s The Light At?

If you really want to have good results at the fastest time possible, whether it be you are fishing in fresh or salt water, try fishing around piers, which have some lights. This is because fish are very attracted to light beams that pass through the water surface in different sea depths. In general, fishing excursions usually have a very happy ending when held around lights on piers or buoys.

Use Something Large

It is also important that you use very large dry or wet flies, nymphs, and oversized streamers, if you are really interested in getting a lot of catch of those active feeders out there.

In fact, night-feeding can be easier for you when your bait is that large enough for the fish to locate. Additionally, you should remember to draw your baits gradually along the surface of the water with a jerking motion. Doing this would help attract some trout. Nevertheless, you should also bring some extra live bait and always keep the lure inside your water or boat, safely contained.

See The Signs

During night fishing, you should always try to be on  guard for some signs that feeding fish are in the area. Take note that at this time, you’ll be able to hear them feeding themselves even before you see their splashes or swirls in the water. Don’t forget to chuck in your lure, as soon as possible and once you hear them breaking the surface, into the spot that you think they are in.

Additionally, you should try making repeated casts anywhere that you think they may be circulating, since fish have some trouble in locating lures during the night.

Nicholas Tan
http://www.articlesbase.com/fishing-articles/deep-sea-fishing-some-tips-on-deep-sea-fishing-at-night-674984.html

I love fishing but as a kid it gets expensive buying new lures all the time so if you could help that would be awesome!

You may also want to check the Internet Specials section of Lurenet.com (see source). Brand new Fishing Lures for close-out prices (full disclosure, I work for PRADCO Outdoor Brands who own Lurenet.com).