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Fishing Spinners & Fishing Spoons
Worms usually work well during light to heavy over cast
skies and spinners usually work better in the morning when the sun is reflecting off the
water.
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Spinners or spoons are
artificial baits that are specifically designed for the purpose of tantalizing the fish.
It is meant to provoke, make a strike irresistible, calling on the fish
natural instinct to feed and or defend. It optimizes your chances of securing strikes. Rotation, color,
skirts, fluttering action (Lil’ hustler spoiler is a favorite of many bass anglers) all work together to
simulate movement and prey on the move.
Spoons act/move in a fishlike manner in the water, trolled behind boats they are typically very
effective and can also be cast and retrieved. Plugs are made of various materials, designed specifically to
float, dive below the surface or sink when reeling them back or in. They simulate surface disturbance and entice
fish with propellers or plastic skirts that move and flutter in the water.
Artificial lures can be utilized alone or in combination with live or natural baits. The size
and type of lure will depend on the species, location and style of fishing you prefer, choose to pursue. (for
example trolling, spinning, fly-fishing).
For bass fishing particularly, a couple of suggestions are to bear in mind that enticing the
predators from below, takes skill, practice and patience. For matted weed-beds and sloppy pitches, you might have
to tickle the surface a bit. When fishing in shallow waters, lures cast out fast and retrieved slowly shaking it
along, might trigger a response. It is all in the tease and promise to the fish that look for signs of movement in
the water. Having a handy pair of Polaroid sunglasses are a MUST! Keep on moving the bait around and play with the
presentation – it is an art, acquired skill that gets better over time. When casting the bait out, try not to spook
the fish, remembering that they are sensitive to sound/noise, movement and vibrations. Plastic worms work well
(around 10”). Being adaptable, switching baits, different color etc., using a strong Texas rig for example, hooking
up a worm near the bottom of the hook, sliding it onto the shank, popping it through, with a ½ ounce weight might
be all you need!
Having a second rod set up and ready to go or fishing with a buddy that can help you to respond
quickly (as the fish are always on the move) and when they are ready to hit, you are
prepared
for them! Others suggest using braided line that is stronger than mono (for when fishing in weedy areas), with no
stretch that can minimize entanglement and optimize your chances of retrieval through think weeds and cover.
Stiff rods that can withstand the “fight” bass can typically put up are another base-requirement
for bass fishing enthusiasts. Protecting your rods with rod wraps, to avoid dings and scrapes can also maximize not
only its efficiency, but keep your angling investment in good condition! Shaking and popping along
bait/lures, create a situation that lets the fish think the “prey” is getting away.
However, the right equipment, bait, hooks and location is not enough! Some basic angling
techniques are required, setting up your rod and reel, knowing the basics about tying knots for joining line to
tackle, forming loops and more. Tying a secure knot is the main thing here, as every one could pose a
‘weakness’, which you do not need, when you have the BIG ONE hooked! Some suggest before tightening a knot, to wet
it with some water and trim all edges and loose ends, to avoid snag/drag.
Gulp-sinking minnows cast out fast and far, allowing to let it fall and dangle, quiver
down, with lots of slack, might prove just what the fish ordered!
Tube-jigs, gulp-tubes that are scented, are other options. The soft, natural-chewy
substance, tricks the fish, into not wanting to let go and have another chew, thus increasing your odds of landing
it safely.
Top-water baits with rattles are another all-time favorite, with slack in the line,
walking-the-dog (flipping) makes for an enticing presentation for the fish.
Having a spinner-bait with some red in it, simulates blood or wounded prey to our underwater
predator, triggering yet again their natural instincts and feeding response, increasing your odds of getting a
bite, hit or strike.
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