January Contest--Fishing Tips

[bassguy2004]

Try keeping a fishing log in a small spirial note pad. Keeping notes can help in the future for catching more fish.

[Ron Fogelson]

Mike showed me this one.  Trim your jig skirt by cutting off all the strands by the head, the skirt will still be full but not bunchy.  Giving the bait a more compact look without having to change the size of the lure

[Fishaholic]

When in doubt try everything...you never know what's going to work...you might be pleasantly surprised.

[kevin dahlke]

Don't throw those prescription bottles away as they are great holders for those worm weights and can be marked with the different sizes on them. Great for organization.

[FisherMOM]

carry a pair of fingernail clippers for quick snipping of your line.

[bassguy2004]

If you can afford a culling device. Diaper pins painted different colors work great.

[FisherMOM]

Remember those polarized sunglasses!!!  Being able to sight fish is a great thing!

[Fishaholic]

When wading streams for bass, walk with the current at your back and drag your feet on the bottom once in a while, kicking up bugs and whatnot...this can trigger a feeding frenzy.

[BassBUFF]

Use the tail end off busted platics for jig or spinnerbait trailers.

[bassguy2004]

Old line spools make dandy leader holders.

[Fishaholic]

Always carry 100% DEET with you so you spend more time fishing than swatting pesky mosquitoes.

[Ron Fogelson]

Trying to learn how to skip a bait under a dock or over hanging trees, start with a spinning rig, no backlashes to contend with, & once you have to technique down pat you can move to a bait caster

[BassBUFF]

Run your depth finder wiring away from your trolling motor power wires to keep interference to a minimum.

[Fishaholic]

Always carry a first aid kit on your boat and make sure it's properly supplied...you never want to cut a trip short because you didn't.

[bassguy2004]

Be sure during the summer always were sun block.

[Fishaholic]

The snake light by Craftsman is a great light for night fishing, you can wrap the thing around your neck like a scarf and keep both hands free.

[Lipripper]

When fishing live shinners tight line put a small shot weight about a foot above the hook to keep the minnow under the water add bigger weights to get the minnow down deper

[BassBUFF]

Keep an old coffee can with the lid in your boat for a neat place to put your trash.

[bassguy2004]

Be sure and read the posts on this site for great info to catch more fish.

[MotherNature]

I just wanted to pop in here and say how great it is to see all of you here and posting. We have some great prizes to give to the winners tonight thanks to our Sponsors Cavitron Lures, and Cooks Tackle Systems.

Make sure you check back to see what the contest will be next week as there are more great sponsors to include Mega Strike, Dandy Baits, Bass Stalker and more...

[FisherMOM]

To improvise a swimbait such as a Storm Wildeye Swimbait,
clip it on to an all purpose Lindy Jig Spinner for added flash and vibration.  
It turns your swimbait into a killer spinnerbait!

[Fishaholic]

Never wade unfamiliar water at night...

[Ron Fogelson]

When culling fish all ways put the fish you want to keep in the live well before you release the culled one.  That way if it flops out of the boat you still have your 5th fish

[Mike Noble]

Try to always have 2 of the same baits in case you lose one and if you are in a team tournament.  If that is "the" bait, you can double up by giving one to your partner.

[Fishaholic]

When you are close enough to cast to shore and fish are skitterish, cast your bait all the way onto the shore, let the ripples settle then drag your bait off the shore and work it back.