Fishin with Capt. Gus! The Lure(s) of Bass Fishing October 9, 2011
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Picture #one Tackle box with bass lures
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Image # two James Remsen, age 4, of Charlotte,NC keeping a bass caught on his 1st fishing journey with dad, Craig.
Fishin with Capt. Gus!
The Lure(s) of Bass Fishing
Oct 9, 2011
So numerous lures and so small time – a issue several bass fishermen have! With tens of thousands of bass lures to select from, its no speculate that newcomers to the activity usually find on their own in utter dismay. To get rid of confusion, take into account lure dimension, coloration and depth.
Dimensions: Modest fish try to eat tiny baits. Huge fish try to eat a variety of bait dimensions. Knowledge this is crucial, given that there aren’t that several big fish swimming in place lakes. So for far more strikes, match the size of the lure to the dimensions of the focused fish. When fishing is slow, downsize lures.
Coloration: Most feeder fish are silver, worms and crayfish have a reddish-brown tint, and shoreline insects look to be grey or black. So why not match the color of the lure to the color of the bait? If a colour doesn’t create, swap to the previous standbys of white, blue, green and chartreuse. Darkish shades seem to perform greatest in reduced light circumstances and in murky water, while lighter/brighter lures are better on sunny days and in clear drinking water.
Depth: 3 common lures are leading water, swimming, and bottom bumping lures. Recreation fish normally feed close to shore or in the upper portion of the h2o column. But there are situations when they stick to bait to deeper water. If the fish meals of the day is a bottom dweller, this kind of as crayfish or an aquatic insect, use a bottom bumping lure.
Use best h2o lures when fish are lurking in close proximity to the surface area. This classification includes a variety of poppers, chuggers and stick baits. Spinner/buzz baits and flukes are also great selections when zipped or jerked across the surface. When fish are lying in wait, a gradual heading popper will entice strikes.
Swimming baits consist of the largest assortment of lures. They are utilized when fish are suspended between the surface area and the bottom. Lures like the Rat-L-Trap that vibrates, will operate shallower than those with plastic lips. The more substantial the lip, the deeper the lure will swim. Spoons, buck tails and jigs are also fished at different depths by controlling the descent and the retrieval pace.
Bottom bumping baits are well-known with bass, perch and striper fishermen. They incorporate soft plastics, jig n pigs, buck tails and jigging spoons. They should be fished gradually over a bottom covered with stumps, rocks or other debris. As a common rule, the deeper the h2o, the heavier the bait should be. But, dont overdo it. The bait must fall normally in purchase to trick the bass into biting.
Each tackle box must include lures from the three lure groups talked about. Zara Spooks are a must have top water bait. They have caught bass and stripers for decades. Rat-L-Traps and Shad Raps are excellent baits when fish are suspended. Finally, no tackle collection is full without having a range of delicate plastic worms for bottom feeding fish.
An outdated timer when gave this bit of fishing suggestions. Its a lot simpler to feed em than it is to trick em. So, when all else fails, bait your hook with a lively minnow or a wiggly worm.
Upcoming Gatherings:
A cost-free safe and sound boating class on How to Navigate Norman when the Lake is Low will be held at North Position Watersports, 112 Doolie Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from six:30 p.m. – eight:00 p.m. Subjects for dialogue will consist of Understanding Lake Normans Channel Marker and Buoy System, Identifying and Mastering How to Steer clear of the 10 Most Risky Spots, and Safely Navigating In Low Water Situations. For far more details, get in touch with me @ 704-617-6812 or e-mail Gus@LakeNoman.com.
Free Fishing Seminar: Learn about Lake Normans New Fish Attractors and Manmade Reefs. Jake Bussolini and I will give you the specific locations and discuss the greatest techniques to catch fish close to these manmade fish habitats. Cost-free handouts and GPS coordinates will be obtainable. This informative session is scheduled for six:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 at Gander Mountain, Exit 36, in Mooresville, NC. For additional details, get in touch with 704 658 0822.
Ideas from Gus!
Ambigu the use of your fishing line and conserve cash too! Reverse the line by reeling it on to a similar potential empty spare spool or a spool on a different reel. The un-utilized line on the bottom of the aged spool will be on the leading of the new one.
Hot Spots of the Week: Crappie and white perch fishing is great to very very good. Best bets are Mountain and Tiny Creeks. Spotted bass fishing is excellent at the south very hot hole and off factors and in back again coves on equally sides of the Highway one hundred fifty Bridge. Some stripers are up river.
The lake degree on Lake Norman is four.7 ‘ below complete pond, and down 2.nine" on Mountain Island Lakethe water surface area temperature on both lakes is in the mid to higher seventies.
Captain Gus Gustafson is licensed by the US Coast Guard, a member of the Southeastern Outdoor Press Affiliation and a Skilled Activity Fishing Guide on Lake Norman, NC. Visit his Net site at www.fishingwithgus.com , e-mail him at Gus@lakenorman.com or contact 704-617-6812.
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