Secret Perch Catching Tips

Live Fishing Baits - Nightcrawlers, Red Worms, Spikes, Wax Worms, Leeches and Crayfish

 Fishing with live bait is still considered as one of the best way to catch fish, including the trout. It is true that lures will probably out fish live bait in some situations, but live bait is the natural way where real bait is presented to the fish. One of the most popular types of live bait is the minnow which has been discussed in another article about live fishing bait. In this article we are going to discuss about some other live baits which can be added to your bait choices. Here is the list:

#1 - Nightcrawlers are among the most popular baits used in freshwater fishing. In fact, the majority of fish like to eat worms making nightcrawlers the perfect bait to catch various types of different fishes either small or big. They are suitable to catch larger fish like the trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, carp and catfish. To catch smaller fish such as bluegill, rock bass, perch and other panfish you can cut nightcrawlers into smaller pieces.

Nightcrawlers are available at your local bait shop, and even some supermarkets and gas stations carry stocks of this bait. You can look for nightcrawlers yourself at streets after a hard rain during spring and summertime. At this time nightcrawlers are coming out the ground and move across the streets where you can easily pick them up. Dark streets with low curbs and plenty of grass along its sides are the perfect places to find this creature.

#2 - Red worms possess s similar look to the nighcrawlers, but they are a bit smaller in size and skinnier in shape. Red worms are available in most stores or places that sell nightcrawlers too.
Red worms are perfect baits to catch trout, perch, rock bass, bluegill and is most suitable to catch panfish. Due to their small size, a bluegill can take a red worm in their mouth with ease providing you a better chance to set the hook and handling the fish.


#3 - Spikes are a sort of a very tough fly larvae assuming you put them in cold temperature ranging from 34º - 40ºF to avoid them transforming into flies. They are the right ice fishing bait for panfish, although many fishermen use them during the whole year. Some fishermen prefer to use spikes while river fishing for steelheads.

#4 - Wax worms are the wax moth larvae characterized by its white color and very small size, hence much preferred by panfish. They can be tied to small hooks or jigs. Many ice fishermen prefer to use these wax worms since they could be easily tipped with the ice fishing jigs. Wax worms are also good to catch perch, bluegill and crappie.

#5 - Leeches are fantastic baits for many different fish species. They are known to be very tough where you can place them in a container filled with some water and stay alive for several weeks.
They do well in catching bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish. Leeches are the kind of baits which they can not resist especially the free falling leech close to the bass spawning bed.

#6 - Crayfish or crawfish or crawdads, are included in the freshwater crustaceans which are very similar to lobsters. Crayfish are the well accepted bait in game fishing as well as many other species of fishes. However, when planning to use crayfish as bait it is recommended to check your state regulations since there are some restrictions on the use of crayfish as baits.

The reason is that crayfish are considered as invasive species that may affect the ecological aspects of waters. There are actually existing laws that prohibit fishermen to use crayfish as baits and regulates how to transport those crayfish into different waters. If you find such constrain the best thing to do is to look for jigs or crank-baits that may imitate a crayfish.

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Secret Walleye Catching Tips

Walleye Fishing Jigs - Vertical Jigging Tips & Techniques to Catch Walleye

 You will be amazed how many walleye artificial lures designed to work in different situations there are but by far the most universal artificial that constantly catches walleye is the lead head jig manufactured with the walleye in mind. There are definite, very simple reasons the walleye jig is so universal. Walleye spend the majority of there time on the bottom of what ever type of water they are located in.

Among the most versatile of artificial lures for walleye , a walleye jig can be fished many different ways.You can cast from and anchored or drifting boat, jig vertically for walleye while drifting with the wind or current, or troll slowly while bumping the jig along the bottom. And, you can fish a walleye jig plain when the walleyes are biting, or you can tip it with live bait when the fishing is slow.

Jigging Vertically For Walleye Tips And Techniques

If you intend to use vertical jigging techniques to catch walleye, you will need to select a jig that is heavy enough to go to the bottom, and keep your line vertical. The trick to this technique is to let your drift or troll do all the work for you. You will need to adjust the way the walleye fishing jig bounces off the bottom either with a different weight selection (drifting) or by controlling the speed of your troll. You will need to adjust your line length as the depth changes.

If you shallow, reel in line, if you go deep let line out. Make sure your line stays vertical at all times, this is very important if you want to feel a walleye's bite. Walleyes are very light biters so you need to be able to see the slightest change in your line. When I talk about line movement change, i am referring to any change that is different from the normal line movement that occurs from the bounce off the bottom, this movement will have a identifiable pattern. You are looking for movement goes against the pattern. Any subtle change give your line a jerk, it may be a walleye.


Vertical jigging for walleye is much better technique to use in deeper water.I wouldn't recommend casting for walleye in deeper water if the fish are located on or near the bottom.It is difficult to get your walleye jig to bounce off the bottom in a consistent pattern because of the angle the jig is at on the retrieve, when you vertical jig, this angle is a constant and consistently the same, And the jig bounces much higher. The extra action just may be the reason you will trigger more walleye strikes, especially in murky low clarity water.

Another reason vertical jigging for walleye works so well is you feel walleye strikes much easier.The reason is you are using less line and line stretch does not slight-en the feel of a walleye strike.
Vertical jigging for walleye is very effective when fishing in rivers or lakes. In a lake , jig vertically while letting the wind push your boat over hidden structure. In a river, let your boat drift with the current,slowing your drift enough to keep your line vertical while your walleye fishing jig bounces off the bottom.

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Sight Fishing For Big Bass

Sight Fishing For Bass

One of my favorite ways to fish for largemouth bass is " sight fishing." It can be difficult, you are fishing when the bass are most finicky. You will need to know when to go, when not to go, and a good technique with some helpful tips and you will be ready to go sight fishing for bass. It really is an adrenaline rush to actually watch the fish strike your bait.

First of all, I will talk about when not to go. When their is an overcast, this will obviously affect your ability to see. Early mornings and late evenings, are not a good time to go sight fishing. When the sun is at an angle it reflects off the water as opposed to penetrating it when it is directly above the water. You will want to go when the sun is directly above the water. Go when the surface is calm, windy days don't work, the wind causes ripples in the water that obscures your vision.

Now I want to talk about when and where to go sight fishing. Try to stay in ten feet of water are shallower. Obviously, you will want clear water, stained or murky water won't work. A rocky bottom are gravel is ideal for sight fishing. Avoid grassy bottoms, this will also obscure your vision. Try to find protected banks, what I mean by this is, banks that are protected from the wind by hills or a dam etc..

For a good bait I like to use a tube bait. Don't Texas rig it. A Texas rig will make the bait sink straight to the bottom. You will want your bait to spiral on its way down as this will provoke a strike. Use a jig hook were they have a little extra weight at the bottom of the shank. Let your bait sink to the bottom, and then crawl it like a crayfish. Always cast your bait past the fish. You can also swim your bait like a minnow. Plastic crayfish work good in the spring and plastic lizards work good in the fall.

Now for some helpful tips and you should be ready. As a rule of thumb, don't sight fish where you can't see the bottom. Always wear polarized sunglasses and keep the sun at your back. When you spot a fish, throw your boat in reverse. Stay as far away as possible to avoid spooking the fish, but keep the fish in sight. Wear drab colored clothes, avoid red, yellows, and whites. When you spot your fish, avoid sudden movements and try to make as little noise as possible. The name of the game is to spot the fish before he spots you.

Author: Jamie L Roberts
I have been fishing for a number of years and I have acquired some proven techniques that I believe will help most fisherman. You can read my blogs at http://fishermansbox.com

Secret Shore Fishing Tips For Northern Pike

Fishing From Shore


I am continually asked the question "How am I suppose to go fishing if I don't have a boat?" my response has always been "It's funny, I have a couple boats but my favorite fishing spot is actually just off of a fairly busy road".

My husband spent years fishing a lake with his best friend from a boat. They had caught a lot of great fish and he loved going yearly for his opening weekend fishing trip.

While we were down in the area we had noticed a couple of local guys casting into a small inlet as we were driving by them to go to our boat. On our way back we decided that we would stop there and see if there were any fish there. We actually ended up catching a couple fish each. It was a lot of fun and both of us commented on how we had spent hours on the lake and caught nothing, yet we spend a half hour at the side of a road and we caught more then our share for the day.

The following year we decided to drive over to that fishing hole and see what the morning bite would be like.

Well it was opening day May 2007 and I actually had my husband video tape my morning fishing. I caught pike, bass and trout all in that spot. I had one of my most incredible fishing days to date, and I caught it on video to have the bragging rights for the season.

It does not take any more knowledge to be able to fish from shore then it does by boat. Don't let anyone tell you differently.

I also have people ask questions about the equipment needed for shore fishing versus being in the boat. You can find portable fish finder etc to take with you to the shoreline I guess if you wanted to, however I remember a friend of mine that gave me some good advice a long time ago.

She said "Remember where fish go and eat. They head to the shallows to find their food. At some point in the day those fish are going to be coming into the shorelines. Also take into consideration that you are casting out and retrieving your lure back to the shorelines which will make the other fish think its baitfish going back to there safety."

Ask yourself the question "How many times have you seen the guys in the boat casting towards the shoreline"? Think about it! That's because fish are going to be found in those areas. You are just fishing for them from a different direction and the fish don't really care.

My biggest pike was caught when I was standing on the road casting into the lake at the cottage. My biggest trout and bass were also caught within a short distance off the roadway. As far as these places having to be quiet, another debunk.... my favorite fishing hole is about 50 feet from a major road that is fairly busy and far from quiet, but now the fish are worth it so I will forgo the silence.

Remember there are so many different places that we can go fishing. Shorelines of lakes, rivers and creeks are what nature offers to us. However you will also find stocked ponds and actuaries that offer a great day out fishing for you and your family.

Fishing requires patients, whether your fishing from a boat or shore it can be frustrating at times when the fish aren't biting. But remember it's not always about catching the fish. always about catching the fish.
It's about the experiences that you are going to have and the memories you are going to make.

Helpful Tip - One of my favorite places to visit is my local Tackle Store. They are a huge wealth of information. They hear what's happening on local lakes and can guide you to those areas for free.

Remember they are your BEST Source and can make some of your trips to the waterways far more successful. Remember to also use this source in every area that you plan on fishing. Each store will know what colors or tackle are working and know the regulations of the area.