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.

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So until next time Keep your line tight and your bait fresh.

Happy fishing.

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There are some basic principles that should not be ignored when using live bait. None of the principles concerning live bait are clean or nice, but they are mandatory. You should never handle live bait when your hands are dry. Bait has a slimy layer on the outside, which is protective as well as inviting to predators, and if your hands are dry you will risk removing that layer.

f you are running short on live bait, try to save the bait that dies in your live well or in a nearby bucket. When your live bait has run out, you will still be able to use the freshly dead bait on your hook to attract fish. All you have to do is cast your line and bob it a little to give the appearance that your decoy has some life left. Be careful of the weight that you put on a line with live bait. Fish are going to spot a weight if it is too heavy and weighting down the bait. Your weight or sinker should be light enough to give the bait the appearance of free floating in the water.

Seasonal fishing can change the perspective on live bait. For instance, the summer months can be brutal, especially in the South. You may need to adjust your thinking and practices when the summer months hit. Keeping the bait alive will be the hardest obstacle for any angler in the summer. In order to keep your bait living, you will need to change out the water regularly so that the oxygen can keep flowing through to the bait. However, you can’t just stop at changing out the water.

The temperature of the water is crucial because the water on the surface is hot and deadly for living bait. Therefore, having ice on hand to put into the live well will be the most beneficial way of keeping your live bait happy until they reach the hook. There is also a bait shortage during the summer months on things like shrimp and live croaker. You will save yourself a lot of time if you call the bait shop the night before to ensure that the bait you want is available. The shrimp are the most common bait in the summertime, but they are not as effective as you may think. When everyone is using shrimp, the fish are not as excited by them because they see them everywhere. Try using a baitfish that is not as often used in the summer months and guarantee a better chance of catching a fish.

Some other tips you should keep in mind when fishing with live bait is to never hook your live bait in the eyes. The reason is that you want the bait to see the fish approach them because they will become more excited and it will cause the fish to latch on better. Another thing is that you should add water softener salt to the water that is holding your live bait. The salt will make the scales of your bait harder while instantaneously preserving the slimy coat that attracts predators.

Lastly, you should make sure that you know how to properly throw a casting net before trying to catch bait. People often times throw the net too hard or too soft and this results in frustration and a net that does not consistently open.

Live bait can come in handy when you are trying to have a big day out at sea. Reason and logic will tell you that a fish would be more attracted to real food as oppose to faux food. However, the live bait does increase the workload so make sure you are prepared to deal with the entire package before committing to fishing with live bait.

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According to the Bass Pro Shops’ website this is the description of the game.

Drop anchor on your couch and fish the day away as you navigate some of North America’s most entertaining fishing hot spots. Featuring amazing gameplay, realistic physics, and authentic fishing gear used by the pros! Bring the lake into your living room!

• 111 Bass Pro Shops lures
• 11 species of fish
• 10 unique lakes
• 10 tournaments
• 9 awesome boats
• 1 heck of a good time
• Search for legendary fish
• Compete in boat racing and casting challenges
• Gameplay options for seasoned fisherman, first-timers, or hardcore gamers

When I opened up my Christmas presents this year I found my wife had gotten me a Wii, something I was not expecting. We had discussed getting one because I liked to play Wii Bowling. When I opened up the package that contained this game and a controller that looked like a fishing pole I about freaked. My wife knows how much I love to go fishing but never catch anything. As a matter of fact I have a hard time casting. I instantly fell in love with this game.

The Controller

The controller requires not only a Wii Remote but also a Wii Nunchuck. After a few hours of frustration, I failed to read the directions I went over to the website to find out how to use the controller. The first thing that needs to be done is to set the controller to Configuration B. The only draw back is that you cannot save this configuration either to the Wii System memory or to an SD Card. It is important to do this as you cannot control your boat unless you do. The controller has a nice feel to it and is comfortable if you plan on playing for a long period of time.

In Configuration B these are how the buttons work:

• Driving Mode
  • The cross steers the boat
  • The C Button activates the Fish Finder
  • The A Button Enters Casting Mode
  • The B Button activates the Throttle
  • The Minus (-) Button Brings up the Start Menu
  • The Plus (+) Button Brings up your inventory
  • The 2 Button brings up the GPS Map
• Fishing Mode
  • The Z Button Changes your stance and is the quick reel/cut line function
  • The C Button changes the camera
  • The Thumb Stick (joystick) is the Reel In
  • The Cross sets the Casting Reticule
  • The A Button Exits Casting Mode
  • The B Button Initiates and releases the Cast
  • The 1 Button sets the drag level

The best way to play this game is with the controller.

Gameplay

Just like fishing for real, the idea behind the game is wait for the bite. You also have to keep your line tight and set the hook. The physics are almost nearly the same as real life. And just like real life I have a hard time catching anything. The big ones do give you a fight though.

There are two modes of gameplay, Arcade and Bass Pro. The Arcade is the easiest of the two and both offer Career modes. You start by designing your character. You don’t have a whole lot of choice here. Once you have set your character up you can head into the game. In the game you are given a boat a pole, some lures, some line and a reel. Your boat is equipped with a Fish Finder and a GPS system. You enter the Bass Pro Shop and you have the opportunity to buy more lures, lines reels and rods. I bought some 17 pound test line and that was it. In the first lake you get a tutorial and you have to earn 50 points to unlock the tournament. You cannot go to another lake until you win this tournament.

If there was an online component the tournament would be the best place for it, but alas there isn’t one. I haven’t yet won the tournament but I’m still having fun playing the game.

I give this game 3 out of 5 phantoms. The Game play is nice but there should be an online component and more character customization. The game is rated E for everyone. If you have a fisherman in your family then get this game for them.

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When deciding whether you should lure or chum, you should be aware of what type of fish you are trying to catch. Chum is a mess to make, distribute and to store so be sure that you are using it for the right reasons. Lures are used the majority of the time, but if you are dealing with fish who heavily use their sense of smell, lures may be a waste of time. As a general rule of thumb, chum is used in order to bring fish to the boat and lures are generally used for spot fishing.

When you decide to use a lure, what type do you choose? There are many different kinds of lures and they are used in different regions for a variety of purposes. If you learn the basics then you will not have to look like a novice by reading the back of the package will perusing the aisles in the stores.

A lure is defined as an object, often designed to resemble a fish’s prey, and they usually come equipped with one or more hooks that are used to catch fish. You will attach a lure to the end of your fishing line and throw it out into the water until a fish takes a bite. The one exception to the rule is the fly lure, which is used to float on the water’s surface mimicking the movement of an insect. You can also troll lure behind a boat to create the appearance of a living animal in the water. Some of the different types of lures are classified as jigs, wobblers, spinner, spoon lures, plugs, fly lures, and worms.

Jigs are made of weighted metal heads and a tail that is made from animal hair, soft plastic, feathers, or rubber. A minnow can sometimes to be added or a piece of meat can be attached to the end of the hook. Jigs can be used for almost any kind of saltwater or freshwater fishing.

A spoon is a metal lure that looks similar to a bait fish. These lures are meant to be cast or to be trolled behind a moving vessel. The plastic belts are the most commonly thought of baits. They are the plastic worms that are sometimes scented in order to attract more fish. The plastic belts can be used with or without a weight, but a jig head, spinner, or a spinner bait always accompanies them.

Plugs are made from plastic or wood and can be used on top of the water. There is a separate category of plugs called diving plugs that are designed to plunge into a certain depth of the water.

The spinners have blades that spin around a wire shaft, and they are made of plastic or animal hair. The spinner baits are the lures with more than one blade that spin around a safety shaft. They are characterized by ‘skirts’, which are made of animal hair, vinyl, rubber, and other materials.

Lastly are the poppers and flies. These baits are primarily used for panfish, trout, and bass. Fly-tying is a harder concept to learn, making these lures unique.

Lures are tested and decided upon by the individual. Many lures are determined to be useful by trying them out time and time again. When you become comfortable with a certain type of lure, you will be able to expand on its possibilities, making it more individualized for your fishing purposes.

Until next time — “Keep your lines wet and your bait fresh!”

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Many people covet their tackle boxes because they represent a lifetime of trials and tribulations regarding what methods work for which fish. If you are a novice in the world of fishing, you could find yourself overwhelmed with the possibilities and choices that are available. Starting your tackle box can seem challenging, but if you stick to the basics, you will be able to get started without a hitch.

The first thing that you need is to pick out a box. A tackle box should be strong and able to handle wear and tear easily. The plastic tackle boxes are usually thick and come with strong handles making it easier to lug back and forth between boat, river, and pier trips. The most important thing when deciding on a box is the latch. Your tackle box must have a sturdy latch because you do not want everything to spill out on the dock or into the water. When you are in a boating store, pull on the latch and test it before you decide on a purchase.

Some essentials to keep in a tackle box are hooks, lines, and sinkers. Hooks are an important part of fishing because without them you will not be catching very much. The larger the number size of the hook, the smaller the hook actually is. When you buy line, make sure that your line fits your reel. Keep an extra spool in your box for just-in-case purposes.

Sinkers are important for helping your bait to catch fish below the surface of the water. In order to get your line to the bottom you are going to need split-shot sinkers. Sinkers are made from different materials, but the safest are the ones that are made from steel, tin, and non-toxic metals. Some of the sinkers are made from lead and they can potentially poison some types of fish.

Lures are going to be the next thing that you add to your tackle box. There are many different types of lures ranging in all colors, shapes, sizes, and material. Different fish are attracted to different types of lures. For instance, a kingfish will be more attracted by a lure with glitter while a bass will be more attracted to a worm shaped lure. Make sure to know what the fish you are trying to catch like to eat before you buy.

Some fun gadgets that may be useful are the leaders, snap swivels, fingernail clippers, needle-nose pliers, practice plugs, stringers, and maps. Maps are obvious because you need to know how to get to your favorite fishing spots. However, the other things may need some greater explanation. A leader is a piece of line with a metal core that will keep a fish from biting off the line and escaping. A snap swivel will prevent tangles in your line and a practice plug is for casting. Lastly, a stringer will help you to keep your catch fresh in the water.

Once you start fishing regularly, you will find out which lures are useful and which one don’t help at all. You will discover the tools that you use the most and the ones that are just collecting dust. Hopefully, you will try new things and maybe put your own spin on some old ones and build the perfect tackle box for you.

Until next time — “Keep your lines wet and your bait fresh!”

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Lake Chabot, Castro Valley CA

Surrounded by the Cities of Oakland and Castro Valley California, one would not expect to see a sight like this. In the center of the Urban Squrall known as the East Bay sits this beautiful Lake.  Lake Chabot Reservoir was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. The 315-acre lake was closed to recreation for 91 years. Legislation passed in the 1960s opened the lake for controlled recreational uses. Currently, the lake serves as a standby emergency water supply. For this reason, visitors are asked to observe centain neccessary regulations to keep the waters pure.

The 315-acre, well-stocked lake is open for fishing and boating throughout the year. It is a popular Bay Area fishing destination, ideal for kids out for their first fishing experience. The Lake Chabot Marina Cafe offers a well-stocked bait and tackle shop and is open year round (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas). It features a restaurant that serves snacks, breakfast, and lunch. Fishing at Lake Chabot requires a current California Fishing License with stamps and an EBRPD Daily Fishing Access Permit for all anglers aged 16 and older. California Fish and Game regulations apply. Fishing licenses and EBRPD permits may be purchased at the Marina Cafe. No live fish may be used as bait. All other legal bait and lures are permitted. Fish may be cleaned only at the cleaning station along the walk near the parking lot. Catch-and-release angling is encouraged for bass, bluegill, and crappie. However, the release of badly hooked game fish and all non-game fish is not allowed. Please bring any unwanted and tagged fish and your completed creel census card (on back of fishing permit) to the Chabot Marina. With your cooperation, they can maintain an effective fish management program to ensure that you will always have good fishing.

Lake Chabot trolling in the Spring is one of the most productive ways to catch trout. There are many different methods and different lures for trolling. One of the most basic, but still very productive ways, is to troll a nightcrawler behind a set of flashers. Use a ball bearing swivel above you flashers and 18 to 20 inches of leader between your flashers and your nightcrawler.

Another productive trout trolling method is to use a rainbow trout patterned lure such as a Rapala. Let your lure out about 75 feet with no weight on the line. If you get a hit, be sure to double back over that spot for a second shot at what could be a school of trout. Top trout trolling sports at Chabot are Half Moon Day, Bass Cove, The Dam, Coot Landing and Alder Point.

Bait fishing is also a popular method for catching trout at Chabot. Use a sliding-sinker-rig with a small treble hook for Power Bait or for nightcrawlers use a size 6 or size 8 snelled hook. This same rig works well for catfish with a much larger hook, try a size 1 or size 2, and chicken liver, anchovies or mackerel. Honker Bay and around the Island are great spots to try for catfish during the summer months.

• Fish early in the morning these months to take advantage of the increasingly good trout fishing. Regular trout plants should help to boost the action.
• Catfish can still be found behind the Island, as well as in coves. Use mackerel or anchovies for best results.
• Dough baits are the best bet for trout fisherman. Experiment with colors
  like chartreuse and white.
• Broken back Rapalas in greenish colors are great for trollers. Use sizes
  that can take you between 15-25 feet.
• Take advantage of limited crowds and boat specials during the week.

GENERAL CONDITIONS AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Water level remains around 6.5 below full. Water clarity around the lake remains good, some of the shallow areas are a little muddy.  The water temp is in the low 50’s.  Fishing remains good with a lot of limits getting caught, this past week two whoppers were caught over on the shoreline. The Dam and Half Moon Bay area continues to be a hotspot for trolling while the second dock.  Indian cove is a great spot to fish off shore.  With this cool temperature the trout are getting caught near the surface of the water. This past week got a 750 lb trout plant from Mt. Lassen. If you catch a whopper bring it into the marina and get a free whopper hat. No, this is not a typo, Whopper Hats are BACK!

HOURS OF OPERATION

Café & Marina: 6:30am – 5:00pm
Boat rentals available 6:30am – 4:00pm
Boats due in at 5:00pm

TROUT

Trout fishing is great this time of the year, limits are getting caught from both the shore and boat trolling. Most of the fish caught this week were from the island, Half Moon Bay and Dam area. This past week Ausin Naranjo landed a huge 10.75 lbs. trout while bait fishing in Indian Cove with rainbow Powerbait.  Also, a few weeks ago on 1/18 Michael Schmitz of San Jose landed a nice trout weighing in at 6.3 lbs. Michael caught his whopper trolling a Rapala back in Bass Cove. So far we have planted over 26,000 lbs. of trout into Lake Chabot. The average size trout pulled out were in the 2 lbs. range.  The best way to fish for trout right now is using a sliding sinker set up and using Powerbait or Powereggs.  When trolling for trout, the lure to use is a J-7 Rapala.  The current hotspot for trolling is going toward Bass Cove and Half Moon Bay using a J-7 Firetiger. The hotspot for bait fishing is the burner on the west shore trail and Indian cove on the east shore trail. If you have any questions or you’re new to fishing come by the marina and one of our staff will help you out.

BASS

Bass fishing was a little slow this week, no bass were reported caught.  During the hot day do as the bass do and find some shade. Livewells can be provided upon request thanks to Walton’s pond.  Please practice catch and release for bass as they are not stocked into the lake and their population depends on you.

CATFISH

Cat fishing was a little slow this week.  No reports of catfish were reported caught this past week.  Catfish usually bite all day, but the best time to fish is during twilight hours. Some of the best spots to hook catfish are in shallow areas where they have shade.  Try Honker bay, Bass Cove, and Raccoon Point. Catfish tend to eat anything that sinks, but the best bait to use is mackerel. Make sure to use magic thread to hold the bait onto the hook to insure that the bait stays on.  When fishing off a boat there is no need to use any weights whatsoever.  Cat fishing on shore is the only time you want to use a sliding sinker.

The 315-acre Lake Chabot offers a number of activities including fishing, boat rental, a marina and restaurant, and boat tours of the lake.

• Vehicle Entry Fee: $5 per vehicle, $4 per trailered vehicle. Buses: $25/per bus.
• Boat Launch: There is no boat launch facility. Private watercraft may not be launched except for car-top canoes, kayaks, and scull craft 20 feet or less. Personal watercraft and inflatables are not permitted. Float tubes may be used at Lake Chabot. Persons using float tubes must wear waders or other wetsuit material to prevent body contact with the water in the reservoir.
• Boat Launch Fee: $2 car-top canoes, kayaks, and scull craft only, 20 feet or less.
• Boat Rental: Visit Urban Park Concessionaires’ website for rate and rental information or call (510) 247-2526. Rental boats include row boats, canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, and boats with electric trolling motors. Guided lake tours are also offered. See fees below.
• Lake Tour: Guided lake tours are also offered by Urban Park Concessionaires, visit their website or call (510) 247-2526 for information.

Boat Rentals are based on the type of boat and for how long you want the boat.  The Rowboats are $20.00 an hour and can e rented from 6:30 am and need to be returned by 4:30 PM. Talking to some of the guys that were fishing off the shore they said that it was a rip off. The Trout and catfish were biteing and the bass have started to show up but none have been caught yet. As to bait being used, the monsters in this lake are attacking anything and everything.

So all I can say, if the Bass Brigade makes it out here, then I’m sure some of those monster Bass will be caught this weekend.

Until next time — “Keep your lines wet and your bait fresh!”

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Berkley® Portable Line Spooling Station

I bought this spooling station in the hope that I would be able to respool my reels easily and not have the line tangle inside the spool. before I get to my review let me tell you what the Bass Pro Shop has to say about the Berkley® Portable Line Spooling Station:

Fill your fishing reels anywhere, anytime with Berkley’s Portable Line Spooling Station. This convenient spooling device helps ensure level filling with constant line tension on spinning and casting reels. The Portable Line Spooling Station allows you to quickly change tactics and includes line stripper and built-in cutter. Hassle-free sets up and stores easily.

And Berkley has this to say:

Easy to use, transport, and store. Comes complete with line stripper and built-in cutter. Sets up quickly and is easy to operate. Accommodates spinning, baitcasting, and fly reels, and up to 1lb. Bulk spools of fishing line.

It does look nice and it looks like it should work. However, after spending 45 minutes trying to put the thing together and another 2 hours trying to spool an old Daiwa ABS Shock 2500 B spinning reel and giving up in frustration I need to rethink the entire purchase. Let me break the time down with you.

The 45 minutes it took to put it together was due to the fact that the snapin spool rod did not want to fit into it’s slot. Then once I got the spool rod into it’s slot the holding brackets did not want to hold on, I think one of the screws was stripped. The two hours spent on the spinning reel was due to the fact that the spool on the reel would not spin. I took the reel apart and it is complete

Tonight I tried the station with the following items:

1. The Berkley® Portable Line Spooling Station
2. Shakespeare Ugly Cast Spin-casting Reel
3. Shakespeare Cajin Red Lightnin’ Line 20 lb. Test

It took 10 minutes to prep the reel and then another 15 minutes to fill the reel. Part of this was because as you know for a spin-caster to reel in you need to put the hood on it. Once the reel was loaded with line I attached the reel to a 6′ Shakespeare Synergy rod and added a 2 oz. slip-shot weight and took it to the back yard to test the casting. After 10 straight casts the line still did not tangle up.

I’m giving the Berkley® Portable Line Spooling Station 3 out of 5 hooks and would recommend it as something to keep either on the boat or in the camper. For $29.99 this isn’t a bad deal. For a home unit I would suggest one of the powered spooling station.

So until the next time — “Keep your lines wet and your bait fresh.”

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Bill Dance Tackle Box

There can be a lot of differences between the professional angler and the fish-for-fun weekender. Yet one of the differences should not be the basic approach to equipping the tackle box.

My tackle box for bassing is a Bill Dance Tackle Box by Plano. According to the Bass Pro Shop:

Legendary angler, Bill Dance designed this durable tackle box with the serious angler in mind. Offering a huge storage capacity, this Bill Dance Tackle Box features up to 46 worm-proof compartments and up to 25 adjustable storage spaces in the top section, the longer compartments and a see-thru lid are two more smart features anglers will love. Size: 16-7/8” x 5” x 12”. Color: Tan/Green.

Now what to fill it with? The novice Basser, like me, is faced with a virtual jungle of lures when he visits any well stocked sporting goods or tackle store. and now with the Internet there is even more to choose from. Almost all tackle websites carry not only the same brads as each other but many also specialize in lures made in Japan and other places overseas. It’s no easy task for the beginner to sort through the many displays and websites to select the lures that will be the most practical for the conditions they fish in. The beginner can accomplish the same versatility of the pro by categorizing.

The tackle box should consist of the following items:

• Hooks
• Sinkers
• Extra Line
• Swivels
• Lures

For practical purposes, the angler may lump the Bass lures into 3 (three) basic categories. Those categories are, along with a description:

Assorted Crankbaits

Crank Baits — or Plugs are a popular type of hard-bodied fishing lure. They are widely known by a number of other names depending on the country and region. Such names include crank bait, wobbler, minnow, shallow-diver and deep-diver. The term minnow is usually used for long, slender, lures that imitate bait-fish, while the term plug is usually used for shorter, deeper-bodied lures which imitate deeper-bodied fish, frogs and other prey. Shallow-diver and deep-diver refer to the diving capabilities of the lure, which depends on the size of the lip and lure buoyancy. All things considered, plugs of this grouping probably get more action than the others. At any time of the year, bass can be picked off with these.

Spinner-baits — any one of a family of fishing lures that get their name from one or more metal blades shaped so as to spin like a propeller when the lure is in motion, creating varying degrees of flash and vibration that mimics small fish. The two most popular types of spinner-baits are the ‘in-line spinner’ and ‘safety pin’ spinner-baits, though others such as the ‘tail-spinner’ also exist.

Plastic Worms — a plastic fishing lure, generally made to simulate an earthworm. Plastic worms can carry a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and are made from a variety of synthetic polymers. Some are even scented to simulate live bait. Plastic worms can be rigged on the line many different ways. Commonly they are used with a small fish hook and a split shot weight to keep the lure deeper in the water. The fishing equipment recommended is a 7 foot fishing rod with 8 to 10lb fishing line.

Your Tackle box is your toolbox to a successful trip. It is up to you to keep it organized and full. I personally do not let anyone take anything out of my box as I have it set up the way I want. In the top portion of the box I have my weedless frog and weedless mouse along with assorted crank baits in individual compartments. One third of the top portion is not separated and it contains my extra hooks, line, slip-shot and bullet sinkers, swivels and cutters along with anything else i think I might need. In the bottom compartment I have Plastic Worms and more crank-baits along with some rubber shad and various other plastic and rubber lures. The spinner-baits will be added as I get them.

That’s all for now, so until the next time keep your lines wet and your bait fresh.

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• Specially designed catfish action
• Rod absorbs light and glows on its own
• Internal, battery-operated LED for extra illumination

Quoted from http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0031093119906a.shtml:

Cabela’s — Berkley Glowstik™ Catfish Casting Rods

Catfish bite best at night, and you’ll have the advantage with improved rod visibility. With their innovative glowing E-glass blanks, these casting rods make it easy to keep an eye out for even the slightest strikes when fishing after dark. In addition to the glowing blank, which will absorb light and glow on its own, these rods include an internal, battery-operated LED for extra illumination. A switch on the handle lets you easily shut off the LED when not in use for prolonged battery life.

Let’s see how it works.

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• Comeback Lure – A lure selected to throw when bass misses the primary lure being used.
• Finesse Fishing – A technique that implies a slow presentation and requiring the angler to feel a fish to set the hook. This technique targets bass that have become lethargic from a cold front.
• Hawg (or Hog) - Slang for a large bass.
• Jig-And-Frog – Simply a bass style jig dressed up with a plastic or pork-rind frog. Jig-And-Pig – Term used to describe a bass fishing jig with a plastic body or pork rind attached.
• Wacky Rig – Method of rigging a plastic worm through the middle of the bait without any sinker attached to the line.
• Walking The Dog– A technique used when retrieving a lure such as the Heddon Spook that causes the lure to be retrieved in a zig-zag pattern.
• Weedguard – A mechanical device typically consisting a single piece of spring wire that covers the open gap of a hook to make it weedless.
• Weedless – A description of a lure designed to be fished in heavy cover with a minimum amount of snagging. Various strategies are often employed to make a lure weedless.

The Glossary Of Fishing Terms And Slang can be found here: http://www.fishingtipsandtechniques.com/fishing/fishing-glossary.php.

I would recomend going to this website and seeing all it has to offer.

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