Fishin’ with Capt. Gus! Through the Fish’s Nose 9-25-2011

Photograph of exposed lake bottom around shoal marker in Reed Creek on Lake Norman

Fishin’ with Capt. Gus!
By way of the Fish’s Nose
9-25-2011

Do fish have a sensation of odor? Scientist and fishermen say they do! In fact, it is explained that a salmon follows its nose for 5 thousand miles or much more when returning from sea to the stream of its birth to spawn and die. The reasons are problematic, but suffice it to say, fish can smell better than people and most, if not all, other animals.

As a rule, the deeper or darker the drinking water, the much more dependent fish are on the sensation of scent. Bottom dwellers, these as catfish, are properly recognized for being attracted to stink baits (baits that smell poor.) Bass, the most sought following of all inland video game fish, count mainly on sight and sound to locate prey. Their perception of odor acts as the third leg of the stool when they feed close to the bottom or in murky water. For that reason, anglers use delicate plastic lures with scents of shad, shrimp and even garlic.

Today, a new generation of baits on the industry, has the scent place into the lure throughout the production method. Known as gulp baits, they are said to be as excellent as, or far better than, the are living bait scents they imitate. These who fish on the coast for flounder, sea trout and red fish swear by them.

Even though fish are attracted to certain odors, they are also repelled by other folks. Savvy anglers wash their arms completely ahead of tying lines or baiting hooks. For whatever reason, it is frequently thought that washing one’s fingers with lemon Joy, biodegradable soaps and herring oil is an effective way to get rid of offensive odors. Some go to the excessive by putting on surgical gloves when tending to baits and lines.

So ,what are the worst and greatest odors? Gasoline, oil, bug repellents and suntan lotions rank at the prime of the record of odors that flip fish off. Fried foods, particularly chicken and potato chips, together with scents of peppers, onions and nicotine are also high on the poor record. The ideal scents range, depending on the species you are concentrating on. If you are trout or salmon fishing, baits scented with the odor of salmon eggs are a safe bet. Bass fishermen like to use spray attractants laced with the scent of shad, herring and earthworms, although cat fishermen choose garlic and the smell of shrimp.

Forthcoming Events:
A cost-free safe boating course entitled, “How to Navigate Norman when the Lake is Lower ” will be held at North Level Watersports, 112 Doolie Street, Mooresville, NC 28117 on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Subjects for discussion will include “Understanding Lake Norman’s Channel Marker and Buoy System”, “Identifying and Understanding How to Avoid the Ten Most Dangerous Spots”, and “Safely Navigating In Reduced Water Situations.” For a lot more info, contact me @ 704-617-6812 or email Gus@LakeNoman.com.

Suggestions from Gus: A well-liked belief is that the scents of shrimp and earthworms have a universal appeal to the two clean and saltwater fish.

Very hot Spots of the Week: Modern water temperatures in the seventies have energized bass, perch and crappie. Bass, in certain, have moved to the shallows where they are hitting each leading drinking water and crank baits during the day. Surface area feeding on factors, humps and boat basins is also a day-to-day occurrence. White perch, feasting on tiny bait fish at depths to thirty feet, are currently being caught two to 6 at a time on vertically fished Sabiki rigs. Crappie fishing is very very good on minnows and crappie jigs.

The lake level is about four.five ‘ below full pond on Norman and down two.8’ on Mountain Island Lake. Tthe drinking water surface temperature is in the mid to high seventies.

Captain Gus Gustafson is certified by the US Coast Guard, a member of the Southeastern Out of doors Press Association and a Specialist Activity Fishing Manual on Lake Norman, NC. Check out his Web internet site at www.fishingwithgus.com , e-mail him at Gus@lakenorman.com or get in touch with 704-617-6812.