January 13, 2010
Bait Fishing: A36 Understanding Water temperatures Key Fishing Information On Understanding Water Temperatures And Rainbow Trout Click Here!
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To be a better bait fishing angler it is very important to understand what the ideal temperature for gamefish such as flathead catfish, channel catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, muskellunge, brown trout, chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, coho salmon, brook trout and lake trout. To go bait fishing for all of these game fish you need to know how water temperature effects each of these species of fish.
Typically if you are going to be bait fishing in warm water which would be a temperature range of 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, you could target game fish such as flathead catfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass and striped bass. For example the ideal temperature for crappie is 71 degrees Fahrenheit and if you are bait fishing for crappie and the water is at the crappie’s ideal temperature you can expect the crappie to be active if weather conditions are favorable. If you are a channel catfish angler you can expect the channel catfish to be feeding regularly at this temperature range so get all your bait fishing gear ready because these fish will be active. And if you bait fish at night your catch of channel catfish will be even better.
Now if you are going fishing on a regular basis when the water temperature ranges from 61 degrees Fahrenheit to 69 degrees Fahrenheit you could go bait fishing for fish species such as northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and muskellunge. For example the bait fishing for walleye gets really hot when the water temperature reaches 69 degrees Fahrenheit. You most likely will find suspended walleye at the depth where the water temperature is in their ideal temperature of 69 degrees or at a temperature that is closest too it.
Now if you are targeting game fish such as brown trout, chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, or lake trout you will need to find very cold water ranging in temperature from 50 degree Fahrenheit to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. For example if you are going to be bait fishing for brook trout with nightcrawlers with no weights find a nice cold mountain stream and let your your nightcrawler drift along in the current.
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October 6, 2009
Newbie’s Guide For Purchasing Ice Fishing Gear
Going fishing on a frozen body of water is an Outdoor activity that can be done as a family. The cost is minimal to get outfitted and with knowledge of where to find a place to fish, a first-timer can be expected to catch some fish their first trip at the fishing hole.
But what’s required to begin ice fishing? There are a wide range of options fishing equipment on store shelves, the Fisherman could easily shuck out hundreds of dollars on ice fishing gear and not be sure they have what the need to get started.
Knowing this, I sit down and made this collection of basic ice fishing tackle that a Greenhorn will need to start. What’s even better is that for less than what a Family of for can eat out at a steak house these days, you can obtain all the fishing gear that a Greenhorn will need to begin fishing on the hard water.
To begin with, you’ll want to get an auger meant for ice fishing to bore holes in the ice and snow. If it was me, I’d get a five, possibly even a 6 inch auger meant for ice fishing for panfish. For bigger fish like Walleye, Pike or Channel Catfish, then If it was me, I’d get a 8 or 10 inch auger. When it comes to augers, you have two choices, power augers or the manual augers. Obviously the manual augers are less expensive but require more work to use. You’ll also need a scoop to scoop the ice chips out of your hole.
You’ll want to buy quality tip ups or ice rods. A lot of fishermen bore numerous holes over rock piles, weed beds and other types of bottom structure and use tip ups to increase their chances of catching fish. Others prefer to ice fish with a short rod. If it was me,I’d get a few tip ups along with a good rod so you can see which strategy is best for your style.
Line for ice fishing should be designed for cold water that is associated with ice fishing. The frigid waters can make the line so stiff that it breaks easily. That is why you will want to be certain and purchase fishing line made for ice fishing. Cortland makes a product called Ice Line that is great. Fishing line used for ice fishing is the most crucial part of your ice fishing gear.
You will also need to get some jigs and lures for your tackle box. Miniture jigs are a good choice for Perch, Crappie and Bluegill. Also tear drop jigs and tiny spoons will come in handy when the panfish get finicky. As for bait, panfish love mealworms and spikes while larger fish such as Walleye prefer Worms or baitfish like smelt. Talk to the people at your local bait store to see what’s they recommend a Beginner use their first time out on the ice.
Make certain to bring along something to sit on. Many seasoned ice fishermen use an ordinary 5 gallon bucket. Few Beginners will even bring lawn chairs out on the ice, but a 5 gallon bucket will also help you haul your gear to and from the lake.
And that’s about all you need to to start ice fishing. Don’t forget about buying a fishing license and read up on the regulations for the body of water you plan on going fishing at. Running afoul of the law for breaking a law can put a damper on your ice fishing efforts. You’re cleared to go fishing and bring home some tasty fish. Don’t forget the most important fishing tip, be safe and follow all the safety rules for getting Outdoors in the Winter.
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