Most anglers are aware that paying attention to trolling speeds is critical in achieving a successful day of fishing. If we troll too slow some of the gear we use won’t work correctly and if we troll too fast our gear can actually repel fish rather than attract them. There are numerous factors to take into consideration when selecting your trolling speeds such as the lure … [Read more...]
Tip – Drilling Holes When Ice Fishing for Rainbow Trout
It’s important to plan ahead before randomly drilling holes when ice fishing for Rainbow Trout. One of the first things I do when encountering a new lake when ice fishing is I pull up a satellite image of the lake on Google. I look at the image to identify areas with shoals or bays that provide vegetation and muddy bottoms. The reason you want to target this type of area is … [Read more...]
Tip – Leader Lengths for Lake Trolls
What is the right leader length when trolling a lure such as a wedding ring behind a set of Gang or Lake Troll flashers? There really is no right answer, however following this basic guideline will help increase your results. When the water clarity is extreme you want to lengthen your leader further away from your flashers. Many times in clear water fish will stay back from … [Read more...]
DIY Tip – Tackle Rig
Are you tired of that messy tackle box due to all those lures with leaders always tangling? Here's a quick DIY solution for you! Go to your local hardware store and pick up some pipe insulation that is found in the plumbing isle; it is very affordable! Less than $3.00 for 6 feet. Purchase a deep Plano tackle storage kit. Cut the pipe insulation to fit length wise in the Plano … [Read more...]
Tip – Keeping Live Bait on a Barbless Hook
A lot of our water bodies are starting to have "barbless hook" regulations added, which is fantastic for certain fisheries as a conservation method. One of the challenges that many anglers encounter when using barbless hooks and live bait is the challenge in keeping the bait on the hook and in position. One great tip to help keep that bait in place is by adding a small piece of … [Read more...]
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