Tying Fishing Knots - Why Learning How To Tie Fishing Knots Is So Important

I have been fishing for more than two decades and in that time have learned how important tying various fishing knots is when you are out of the water fishing. In this article I will outline some of the best reasons I've learned for tying various fishing knots in various fishing situations. When you are out on the water fishing you never know exactly what you are going to encounter and if you only know one way of attaching a piece of terminal tackle, fishing lure, or one length of line to another, you are going to be in trouble.
If you only know one method of attachment for example, what do you do when you switch from worm fishing with gang hooks for trout to fishing a crank bait for bass? In this scenario if you only know one fishing knot you are more than likely using a knot that it much less strong than it should be in one fishing situation or the other. There simply isn't one "magic knot" that will work in all fishing situations, although many anglers tend to think this is the case.
Tying fishing knots is an extremely important skill to have as an angler and knowing at least three different methods of attaching line to tackle is of the utmost importance in my opinion. In reality an angler should know more than three, but three will suffice for most fishing scenarios.

One of the biggest mistakes I see among anglers is the use of the snap swivel. Novice anglers like to tie on a snap swivel onto their fishing line and then snap on whatever fishing lure of piece of terminal tackle they want to use onto the swivel. While this is the "easy" way to go, it is not at the best way to go. The reason people use snap swivels is because they aren't interested in tying fishing knots, which simply makes no sense.
You can learn a few different ways of attaching tackle quite easily and subsequently retire snap swivels forever. If you use a snap swivel to hook a lure onto your fishing line you are effectively ruining the "action" of that lure. If you use a snap swivel in place of a knot with almost any kind of terminal tackle you are making you're offering much more visible underwater and appear completely unnatural to the fish you are attempting to catch. For these reasons, learning how to tie fishing knots is of the utmost importance to anglers.
While having a large number of ways to attach tackle in the old "memory bank" is great and incredibly useful while fishing, just knowing three or four of the most popular fishing knots will more than suffice. Just think about the style of fishing that you enjoy most, get your hands of a fishing knot tying guide of some sort,and pick the three or four fishing knots that make the most sense to you and your personal fishing style. Start practicing and learning these fishing knots and you will be good to go.

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Fishing Knots: Important One

Fishing knots: An average angler needs three to four fishing knots and that help him to end up doing all his/her angling job. But choosing your knots is directly related with the mode of fishing you are prone to. But knowledge is always bliss, and it in the same way an angler will be helping him/herself along with others all the more if he/she is aware about other fishing knots that may not so important for their day to day job. This article will help you to know few fundamental knots and their tying techniques.









Few knots are discussed below:

Albright Knot:
Versatility and wide range of usage make the albright knot a preferred option for anglers. The knot is even more popular as it is easy to tie and can be attached to different types of lures. Monofilament, braided or braided to wire are the fishing lines, the knot is usable with. Albright knot is popular in joining a fly line to the backing line. Anglers also use the knot to join two fishing lines together.

Palomar Knot:
The palomar is a kind of fishing knot which is simple in nature and an easy one to tie. Anglers use it for attaching a line to a hook. It is also used in attaching a fly to a leader or tippet as well. Palomar knot is regarded as one of the strongest fishing knots and it is the most reliable one as well. This particular knot is recommended to be used with braided lines.

Uni Knot:
Uni-knot is regarded as one of the best fishing knots. The knot is loved by most of the anglers as it help to withstand sudden jerks. And it works wonderfully well, in-fact better than other knots. This strong knot can be used in a number of applications. Most of the angers use it for tying fishing line to terminal tackle.
Uni-knot is the kind of fishing knot that can be used with both braided lines as well as monofilament fishing lines. As these knots can be directly tied to the hooks eye, in traditional manner, so these work perfectly fine with any kind of loop.

Dropper Loop:
Dropper loop is an equally popular fishing knot. This knot is mostly used to attach additional flies, baits or jigs to a single fishing line. These types of fishing knots are made long enough allowing a hook to set directly on the line. But it is clever not make too many loops as maximizes it the risk of fouling and twisting.

Clinch Knot:
Clinch knot is the simplest knot and that's what makes it the most preferred fishing knots used today. Anglers love this knot as it never slips if you tie it properly. This fishing knot make easy to use a lure for fishing.

Rapala Knot
Rapala is a knot which derived its name from the company which made the type of knot popular. Connecting lures to the monofilament is the main purpose of the knot. Rapala knots should be directly attached to the lures and these knots help the purpose even better as these are non-slippery in nature. Lures that can be added with these knots are swivel or leaders.

Perfection Loop
The Perfection Loop is a kind of fishing knot which is really easy to tie. This one is in-fact the easiest one to tie and has got a small loop. This loop helps to tie leader or tippet at its end. It has got a standing end and it lies perfectly there.

Double Uni Knot:
Both salt and fresh water anglers rely on Double Uni knots. These fishing knots come handy in joining lines with similar or different kind of lines. The knot is popular among anglers as it works well every time. Undoubtedly it is easier to tie than most of other knots.

Grinner Knot:
Multi-usage is making the grinner knot a popular option. This breakage proof knot comes with 100% assurance and it is easy to tie. This fishing knot is usable with lures, hooks and swivels which are to be attached with the main line. Using lubricant to tie the knot is a preferred exercise and this will help you to tighten the knot no get good results.

Surgeon Knot:
Surgeon knot is a multipurpose fishing knot. Most of the time it is used in joining similar as well as different size of loops. This carries almost 100% breaking strength. Its usability is high as its super easy to tie. One just need to take two line to be held parallel and make an overhand loop. After that you need to bring the entire line till the end through the loop. Repeat the process once again. Pull the ends through your index finger & thumb. Tighten the loop and trim the extra ends.

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How to Tie a Simple Fishing Knot

Anglers know that the difference that a knot can make might make the difference between catching a big fish and losing fish. It is important understand how the type of line used affects the integrity of a knot and to know how each line will react to a specific situation. First one needs to understand the different characteristic of a line, how monofilament differs from Braided and Fluorocarbon vise versa.
Monofilament knots stretch and allow the line to grip itself and not slip whereas Braided knots neither stretch no contract, although this might be a more solid connection, they are likely to slip. When tying a knot, one has to note the number of wraps made; too many will cause friction between the line and the knot itself until it breaks, too few might cause line slippage or knot failure. It is wise to practice knot tying and to learn a how to join one line to another. One should always remember to moisten lines before tightening knots and to always cinch down the knot from both ends.
Every fisherman should know at least three to four knots that relate to his mode of fishing. Most have heard of the Bimini, the Surgeon and probably the Half Blood. The most basic of knot that anyone can learn is the Loop knot where one joins a line to swivel, swivel to trace and trace to hook leaving a loop 12.2cm long, enough to take the fish on a double trace. Ideally, Knots must lie closer to the hook and swivel than the simple Loop Knot allows.
The simplest knot system that one should learn is the Uni-knot. It can be adapted to virtually any need, from tying a hook to attaching your line to the reel. It is relatively strong and its strength is lessened by continuous tugging. It works particularly well with the monofilament and braided lines, especially the high strength small diameter lines.This is how a Uni-knot is made:
Measure 15 cm of loop line and pass it though the eye of the hook or swivel, then use the thumb and fore finger to lock the upper part, making a loop. Over the double part, make two more loop, hold these too between the thumb and fore finger. Take the end and pass it though the two loops you've just made plus the first loop you made in the beginning. Draw the knot into shape and work it down the eye of the hook or the swivel.
It is of no use for the game fisherman to know the knots used by the trout fisherman, as much as it will not help the trout fisherman learn the knot techniques of the big game fisherman but it helps to know which is which to avoid the disappointment of losing your catch.

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Common Fishing Knots - Tying a Lure to the Line

Every fisherman should understand the importance of tying proper knots when tying a lure to the line. Without a good solid knot even an expert will lose fish. Lures will be lost as well, and some lures are expensive or have sentimental value to their owners.
It's good practice to know at least a couple different trustworthy fishing knots. A lot of people use the simple granny knot technique, but tying the fishing line over and over like that creates weak spots in the line and can break easily.
The most common fishing knots used by fisherman when tying a lure to the line are the Palomar, Trilene, Snell, and Clinch knots. There are also the Albright, Wedge, and Baja knots too. Only the first three knots will be discussed.


The Palomar is up first and is a personal favorite. It is fairly straightforward and is definitely very secure. Create a loop with the line and put it through the eye of the hook or lure. Make sure the loop is large enough to tie a knot with as this is the next step.

Tie a simple knot using the looped line but do not pull it tight. Take the first loop made and pull the hook or lure through it.
Now grab the standing line, the hook, and the end of the fishing line and start to pull all three evenly until the knot is tight. Cut off some of the excess line and the knot tying process is complete.
The first step in the process of creating a Trilene knot is to loop the line through the hook twice. Now make five or six wraps around the standing line and feed the end of the fishing line back through the double loops made in step one.
Like the final stage for creating the Palomar knot, grab the standing line, hook, and the line's end and pull evenly until the knot is tight. Sometimes this can be a little difficult and some water or saliva can make things easier.
Tying a Snell knot can be a little more involved and starts by pulling the line through the eyelet and then creating a loop behind the eyelet that rests against the shaft of the hook.

Wrap the end of the fishing line both around the shaft of the hook and through the loop created in the previous step. Do this three or four times. Tighten the newly made coils and slide them closer to the eyelet by alternately pulling the end of the line and the standing line until it is snug.
Things are only as strong as their weakest link. The purpose of this tutorial was to provide a list of common fishing knots that will ensure that the connection between lure and line doesn't cost anglers their catch.

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Fly Fishing Knots for Every Angler

Regardless of your level of expertise, it is important as an angler to be familiar with a few different fly fishing knots as well as their special uses. Learning how to tie your own knots is a skill you can learn with practice and gives you the confidence and satisfaction to go beyond the basics.

Tying a blood-knot is a valuable skill for any angler to learn, but it requires a bit of practice to tie this type of knot without special fly fishing tools. The blood knot joins a pair of monofilament lines, yielding a compact knot with excellent tensile strength for a straight fly line. Practicing this knot without fly equipment is very time-consuming but proves to be extremely valuable.
The surgeon-knot is similar in strength to a blood knot. However because it is simpler to tie it is also more bulky, yielding a line that is slightly angled.
So-named because of the needle required for threading the monofilament line, a needle-knot yields a tidy, straight knot characterized by the strong transition between the leader and fly line.
No needle is necessary when tying a nailless-nail-knot. Since this type of knot is tied around the fly line it is unreliable in comparison to a needle-knot. The nail-knot is vulnerable to slippage if the fly line coating detaches.
Finally, the perfection-knot gets its name from its perfectly even and secure loop configuration. A loop-to-loop attachment is handy for attaching fly lines to leaders quickly.
There are more knots that anglers may wish to add to their repertoire; however, these rudimentary fly fishing knots form a solid foundation for any angler to build upon.

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The Best Fishing Lure

In this article I want to discuss some of the more popular fishing lures in the hopes that I can narrow the choices down to the best fishing lure. Actually, I believe that the term the best fishing lure is different for every angler, I mean come on is one fishing lure actually the best? Of course not, there are different fishing lures for different fishing situations, so what I'm going to discuss the most popular, and you can make your own decision as to which fishing lure is actually the best fishing lure...for you.
Obviously, when it comes to fishing lures, trying to figure out which is the best can be a tough decision. There are literally tens of thousands of choices available and navigating through those choices can be a tall order. With this article I hope to cut through some of the BS and give you some real world information, and even some suggestions as to the effectiveness of this or that fishing lure. Lets begin our search for the best fishing lure, shall we?

Top Water Fishing Lures - Top water fishing lures are just what the name suggests...fishing lures that are fished on the surface, or top, of the water. These fishing lures can imitate wounded bait fish, frogs, or even small mammals. I've always had success with frog imitation poppers and minnow imitation top water plugs such as the Zara Spook. A great tip for fishing top water lures is to do it when the water is as calm as possible, the more the surface of the water is like glass, the better top water fishing lures will work.

Spinners & Spoons - I'm grouping spinners and spoons together because I believe they are in the some family. The both imitate baitfish (for the most part) and can both be quite effective as fishing lures. The two most popular versions of spinner and spoons are probably Rooster Tails for spinners and Daredevils for spoons. A daredevil spoon in the colors red and white have long been known as a great pike bait. Rooster Tails are wonderful for trout and smallmouth bass fishing. Are spinners and spoons the best fishing lure? That's for you to decide...

Minnow Imitations - Minnow imitation fishing lures are more than likely the type of fishing lure that all of the world is the most familiar with. These are the fishing lures that look like bait fish and come in all of the sizes and colors that actual baitfish are available in. These types of fishing lures are also available in colors that only a 3-year old could love. There are minnow imitation fishing lures that dive a few feet deep to as many as thirty feet deep. You can cover the entire water table with minnow imitations. The most popular of these types of fishing lures has to be Rapala's. Rapala's are made from balsa wood and are a very lifelike, realistic, and effective fishing lure. Another lifelike and realistic fishing lure is the KickTail Minnow. The KickTail Minnow is fairly new to the fishing lure market and looks as much like a real bait fish as anything that I've ever seen. The bottom line is that minnow imitations are exactly what the name suggests: fishing lures that imitate minnows...

Rubber Worms & Grubs - These might not be considered 'fishing lures' to some anglers, but they are close enough to be added to the list in my mind. Rubber worms have been a favorite of bass fishermen for generations, and rubber grubs attached to a jig head can be an incredibly effective method for catching almost every species of fish. Rubber Worms are rigged in various ways and one of the most popular methods is called the 'Carolina rig'. Rigs such as the Carolina rig are used mainly for fishing for large mouth bass.
At the end of the day, the best fishing lure is the lure that's your favorite. It would be impossible to say that one type of fishing lure is truly better than another. Some work better than others, or dive deeper than others, but the bottom line is that your favorite, is your favorite, and your favorite fishing lure is, to you, the best fishing lure. No matter what type of fishing lure you consider to be the best, make sure that You're fishing when the fish are the most active. There is no substitute for the two factors of fishing when the fish are active and practice. The better that your angling skills become, the more fish you'll catch, no matter what type of fishing lure you use.

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The Best Time To Go Fishing

The best time to go fishing is anytime you can, am I right? As anglers we're all well aware of this fact, but the bottom line is that there are times during the day, week, and month that are more productive than others. In this article we're going to discuss a couple of ways to figure out the best time to go fishing. When you figure out how to be on the water at the appropriate times, your catch rates will increase dramatically.
So, how do we figure out which times are the best times to be on the water? This is actually much simpler than you might have imagined. It has to do with paying attention to the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have as much to do with the best time to go fishing as any single two factors, even what type of bait or lure you choose to employ.
Many anglers don't realize this simple fact. The best way to determine the best time to go fishing is to learn the ways in which these two factors impact fish and fish behavior. Don't worry, there's no need to become a meteorologist or astronomer. All you have to do is learn the basics, which can be accomplished with an hour or so of study. The best time to go fishing is directly related to these two forces of Mother Nature.

The bottom line is that determining the best time to go fishing has a ton to do with both the weather and moon. For example, did you know that fish are much more active when the moon is in certain phases? It's true, and when fish are more active you (the angler) get many more bites. The phases of the moon are incredibly important to pay attention to. Just making sure that you're on the water fishing when the moon is in a certain phase will mean that you'll catch more fish.
How about the weather? Do you know what happens to fish when the weather changes? Or more importantly how the fish react to changing weather? Things like fronts passing through your fishing area have an incredible impact on the feeding behavior of fish, and understanding how this all works is integral to becoming a truly good angler. It really is incredible how the weather and moon affect the behavior of fish.
Have you ever had one of those epic days fishing, where it seemed like no matter what you threw into the water resulted in fish being caught? Most of us have, and I can tell you from experience that days like this have as much to do with the weather and moon as our prowess as anglers. Begin using the weather and moon to your advantage and you'll begin catching many more fish. And hey, what the worst that could happen? You wasted five minutes reading an article, and you catch the same amount of fish as you always have? Yep, that's the worst that could happen.

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Finding the Best Fishing Knots For Beginners

When it comes to fishing well, a good sharp hook and strong fishing knots are essential elements. You may have got the best rod and the best bait out there, but without effective fishing knots, your big catch may well become a big miss! Most of the break-offs in fishing can be caused by badly tied knots, so it is imperative you familiarize yourself with a number of reliable fishing knots in order to stay afloat with the hobby.
Choose the right knots for your own style and for the fish you are trying to catch, and tie them correctly, using either printed instructions or a video lesson, and be sure to take your time when doing so. Once tied, lubricate the knot with a little liquid and then draw it tight.
A good fishing enthusiast only needs maybe three or four reliable fishing knots in their arsenal, but be sure that the fishing knots you choose are suitable for the kind of fishing that you do.

Choose the most effective knots for your own style of fishing and for the general type of fish you are trying to catch, and test them out until you are very familiar with the practice of tying them correctly. That's a very important factor - you need to be able to tie these knots easily and quickly without having to use any reference.


Be it the Albright knot, the Clinch knot or the useful Palomar knot, make sure you can tie it accurately and firmly, and make sure it is lubricated before it is used.
Don't try and get it perfect all at once- as with any aspect of the hobby, it can only be perfected over time with a little patience and dedication, so do expect to get it wrong a few times before you tie the perfect knot for your own fishing adventures. The very best fishing knots advice is simple: Find your most effective knot and learn to employ it quickly and accurately.

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Top 5 Factors in Locating Bass

What is it about bass fishing that attracts so many new people every year? More and more people seem to be drawn to the simplicity and serenity of bass fishing but stick around because of the excitement and delight of reeling in the big one.
Quite often in both professional and recreational fishing, anglers ask the never ending question of where are the bass located? Being able to locate exactly where the bass are in any lake, stream, river, or what have you is, of course, the very first aspect every good angler should learn and focus upon. Understanding the water and the wheres and whys bass are generally located in certain areas will most assuredly make locating the best place to drop your line much easier and precise.

Becoming educated on how to locate bass can be a rather difficult challenge due to the fact that there are several different factors that need to be considered. Familiarize yourself with each of the following before you venture out on your next bass fishing trip.

1- Knowing how to read a map is essential in routing your trip through the water mass and will assist you in pin pointing your exact location.
2- Understanding how various weather conditions and seasonal patterns effect the water and how active bass move about within it is very important as well as learning the most feasible areas to look for active bass immediately after cold fronts and the like.
3- Being able to configure the water depth is vital in conjunction with the water temperatures and where the bass are most comfortable.

4- Reading the clarity of the water can help to judge the amount of activity down below and deciding if there are active fish in that particular area.
5- Lastly, being aware of any structures or vegetation that may be above or below the water can assists in finding any areas where the bass may like to hide.
A lot to consider before even setting out on a simple bass fishing trip? Maybe so, but they are also pretty basic and will become second nature to both recreational and dedicated bass fisherman alike. Taking a moment to consider all of the above elements will make any bass fishing trip much more enjoyable and fruitful.

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The Top 5 Most Popular Worm Colors According To The Manufacturers

We have all fished with plastic worms and have our own favorite colors but more and more the most popular worms seems to be the "natural" colors.
According to the manufacturers they sell more worms in these colors:
Watermelon-can be used in clear or stained water either one.
Pumpkin-used in moderately clear to stained water.
Junebug-stained water but has been used successfully by some pros in clear water. One of my favorites.
Red Shad-Stained water worm, when I had my tackle store I sold more of these than any other color.
Tequila Sunrise-Stained to muddy water and also great for night fishing.
A decade ago the metallic worms were the fad but now more and more anglers seem to be switching to the natural colors. The manufacturers say black and purple colored worms are selling less and less. I personally have caught most of my bass on a purple color worm.

While the top 5 color worms sell more I still say use the color you have had the best luck with and have the confidence using fishing the water you fish. Of course, try other colors from time to time as they might do a better job catching bass for you in the water you're fishing but always have the "Old Standby" as your confidence color. When I want to make sure that I catch bass in a lake I always use a plastic worm as an "old standby".
Plastic worms have still won more B.A.S.S. Tournaments than all the other lures put together.

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Top Five Tips For Choosing the Right Fly Fishing Vest

If you want to take up fly fishing there are a few accessories and pieces of equipment you will need, one item you should look at purchasing is a good quality fly fishing vest.
The fly fishing vest plays an important part in your ability to enjoy fishing, there are numerous types and styles of vest for you to choose from on the market today. By doing some research online and checking out the types of vests available helps you to make an informed decision on which one would be best for you, here you can find a few tips to help you make this decision.
TIP one
Before making your decision on which vest to buy think of where you are going to be fishing and what the weather conditions are like, in hot conditions you should look for a vest that is breathable these are called mesh vests. If the weather is going to be very cold where you fish, you should make sure that the vest you buy is big enough for you to get extra layers of clothing underneath it to help keep you warm.

TIP two
You should check to see how many pockets the fishing vest has on it, this is important to help you store your extra equipment when fishing. Buying a vest with different sized pockets is also a good idea, fly lines, fly boxes, fly reels, all come in different shapes and sizes and you need some where to keep them safe when fishing.
TIP three
Fishing vests with zip style pockets can be a problem sometimes as the zip can seize up and make it difficult to open with one hand, so look for a good quality vest that has the Velcro style fastener this makes much easier to open with one hand when fly fishing.

TIP four
Try to get a vest that is as lightweight as possible, once you start to add your equipment it will start to get heavier and make it less comfortable when fishing for long periods of time. Also try to make sure your fishing vest has a ring fastener on the back for your fly fishing net, this is important to keep the net out of the way when casting and makes it easy for you to gain access the net when you are landing your fish.

TIP five
If you are going to be wading when fly fishing you should consider the length of the fishing vest, you do not want the vest trailing in the water and allowing the water in to the pockets, this can lead to your fishing equipment getting wet and spoiling it. So if you are wading when fly fishing then try to get a vest that is as short as possible, it can make all the difference to your fishing enjoyment.
I hope these five tips have helped you to make an informed decision on choosing the right fly fishing vest for your fishing experience, having the right practical equipment when fishing makes it a much more enjoyable experience for this great outdoor sport.

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Top 5 Facts About Catfish

Catfishing is a lot of fun, whether you are a first time rookie or a seasoned veteran. This article discusses the top 5 facts about my favorite fish, the catfish. I will post another article in the near future discussing the top 5 additional facts. I hope you enjoy!
There are 2 places where catfish are produced. They are grown in the wild and also in fish hatcheries. When catfish are grown in fish hatcheries, they live in ponds that are only 5 feet deep! Its amazing how little water they require.

In the wild, catfish usually feed on both dead and living bait fish. They are also known to feed on worms and bugs which make their way into the water. In a hatchery, catfish are forced to eat food pellets, similar to dogs or cats. I am guessing it is much more profitable for the hatcheries to feed the catfish pellets instead of mass quantities of insects...although I would love to feed them every mosquito in the world!

Female catfish can produce a massive amount of eggs every year. Studies show that each female catfish produces 4000 eggs for every pound of their own body weight each year. That is an incredible figure.
When a catfish first breaks out of the egg, they are known as a "sac fry". The reason they are called this strange name is because they are still dependent to the yoke sack that they are attached to. Once they mature, the yoke sack falls off and they their feeding habit is similar to larger, fully developed catfish.
After the yoke sack falls off of the catfish, and they reach a length of 4 inches long, they are known as "finger lings". Some people use their finger as a unit of measurement also.
As you have read above, catfish are an amazing creature. They are my favorite fish to catch and they are also my favorite fish to eat!

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My Top 5 Favorite Trout Lures

Trolling Small Lakes:
If you have read much of what I have written about Trout fishing, you know that I like to troll the lowland lakes for trout. Many fishermen are content sitting on the bank waiting for the Trout to swim by, but trolling the lowland lakes has always been more productive for me. If you are going to get out on the water and try and bring home some trout, here are my Top 5 Trout Lures when trolling lowland lakes.
Favorite Trout Lure #5 - Fat Spoons
Most of the lowland lakes are pretty stained, so fish have to rely on smell or vibration to find your lure. Wide spoons create more 'thump' in the water and can pull fish from a longer distance, and can be trolled extra slow.
Favorite Trout Lure #4 - Rooster Tail
Always a go-to lure, Rooster Tail spinners can sometimes produce when other lures are not pulling strikes. Colors for me are white or black with at least a little red. Again, the stained water you are fishing is going to limit the colors the fish can see until the last second, so contrasts are important!

Favorite Trout Lure #3 - Panther Martin Spinner
I know it is probably redundant to go with a spinner again in the #3 spot for favorite trout lures, but Panther Martin lures produce. My guess is that the french style spinner gives a slightly different vibration that those trout love.
Favorite Trout Lure #2 - Wedding Rings
This is Thomas' go to lure when we are on lakes. Typically we stick with green or red and don't need to get fancy. A wedding ring with some worm on the hook may not knock the fish out of the park, but will almost always produce at least a few fish.
#1 Favorite Trout Lure for Trolling Lowland Lakes - Jointed Fire Tiger Rapala
This is absolutely my #1, tie it on first, lure when I hit the water. Typically I tie on a small FireTiger Pattern Rapala using a jig loop knot as we are pulling away from the launch. It is quick and easy to get in the water, and in the early morning light, it almost always pick up one or two trout on it immediately.
There are my top 5 choices for trout lures when I am trolling lowland lakes. Give any of these lures a try when you are out fishing little lakes like Ballinger Lake in Snohomish County, WA and I am sure you will see more Trout in the bucket at the end of the day.

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Top 5 Bass Fishing Locations - Best Fishing Experience

Bass Fishing is one hell of a sport that many from the fishing clan are eager to experience. Nothing is impossible, so is the search for the bass fishing destination. There are very few places that can make bass fishing a pleasurable experience. There are very few nearly perfect destinations for bass fishing.
Following are the best of the lot:
1. Phoenix, Arizona:
The waters here in Arizona are considered one of the best locations for bass fishing. They offer the best in the southwest. There are four lakes to choose from. There are areas for bass fishing for different skills and different seasons.
This place is plush and green and houses wonderful vegetation, consisting of beautiful wildlife population adding to the look of the water all around.
The tours can be arranged online, and a guide can be assigned to assist you through the fishing process, and he can also brief you about the history of the lake and other surroundings.

2. Everglades fishing of Florida:
The everglades fishing are one of the best when the trip is going to be short and sweet.
This area is diversified. The everglades fishing is accompanied by fast baits, big worms, buzz baits, spoons and top water plug. The worms of plastic are real fast as baits,
There is a record here in everglades, the number of fish caught by one person every hour is very high.

3. Brazil:
Brazil is not new to the bass fishing arena; it is considered one of the best when it comes to bass fishing. The vegetation here is also beautiful. The fisher gets a whole new experience here in Brazil.
The environment here in Brazil is splendid; all that matters to a fisherman here is bass fishing. One can spend his time playing this unbelievably relaxing sport. The food adds to the whole feel, and the Brazil remains on top for any bass fishing lover.

4. Mexico:
Mexico is also a dream destination for any bass fisherman. One can spend his time usefully fishing in the new fishing lake, Aguamilpa which is a 70,000 acre heaven for bass fishermen. This place is plush green and casts a spell on the onlooker with its beautiful scenery. This place sure will make your day!
This place also offers very good surroundings and accommodation; new lodges have been constructed to keep the tourists from the trouble of looking for a decent place to stay. In spite of all other attractions, it's the bass fishing that still stands atop.
Lake Baccarac, which is the world's best bass lake is located here in Mexico.
Lake Baccarac houses the best of ten pound bass.
The vast area of the lake offers plenty of options for the bass fishermen. The whiff of fresh air keeps everyone fishing there going. Now, with enough accommodation facilities, this place is sure to be the centre of attraction for any bass fisher.

5. Texas:
Great weather, great people, beautiful ambiance are all that marks the Texan Bass Fishing region. Bass fishing is a hobby for the Texan clan. This place has wonderful catchments that are loved by all bass fishermen.
The most frequently visited locations for bass fishing are Canyon Lake, Travis Lake, Falcon Lake, LBJ Lake, and Fork Lake.
The next time you decide to hit one of the lakes for a cool bass fishing experience, keep these places in mind. Keep the lures and equipments ready, these places offer you more than just bass, they give you some sort of peace of mind.

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The Top Five Things to Do Before You Go Fishing

Fishing is a great recreational sport, that can be very relaxing, and enjoyable if you are prepared. I have made a list of the top five things you need to help you enjoy your trip, and they are.
1. Knowing the location of your trip, is it a lake, a river, or the ocean. This will help you to choose what equipment you will need, so you don't take equipment for fishing in the ocean if you are on a lake, or river, or vice versa.
2. Knowing what your fishing for. If you are fishing in fresh waters, bass and trout, in the ocean, well you name it, you can catch anything from a shark to a squid, that's what makes fishing in the ocean so exciting.
3. Bait, this is the most important thing, without it you won't catch anything. Location is also important for what bait to use. If you fish in lakes and rivers, you can use worms, lures, flies, shiners. In the ocean well you can write a book on all the bait you can use, just make sure you bring plenty of bait, because if you run out, so is your trip.

4. Make sure you have plenty of equipment, like poles, hooks, weights, bobbers, line, and of course all this stuff needs to go into a fishing box. You will also need a fish chain, or bucket to put the catch of the day, you can also use a net when you catch a fish, but you don't really need one, it's optional.
5. Bring food and an emergency kit. You should always bring a small cooler, with water, or drinks, and sandwiches, trail mix, ect. Trust me you will get hungry, and many fishing spots don't have stores right next door, so it's wise to be prepared especially if you are with kids, they are always hungry. It is also wise to bring an emergency kit, this will include, band-aids, ointment, cell phone, and bug spray is always a good idea, because like food, there is no stores next door.
When I go fishing I use this list to help me prepare for my trip, I have two types of gear, one is for fresh water, like lakes and rivers, and another for deep sea. If you follow this list hopefully it will help you be more prepared and safe, because fishing is a lot of fun when your one step ahead. With the economy the way it is, fishing is a good way to have fun and not spend a lot of money doing it. So take your family and enjoy the outdoors, it helps families get closer.

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Best 5 Fishing Places on North Stradbroke Island

North Stradbroke Island is well known for it's abundant and versatile fishing. It boasts many areas for fishing for those who don't own or have access to a boat. With options such as angling off the rocky outcrops or throwing a line from the shore line, you can pack your line and a bucket come home with supper. With a huge array of fish local to the area and many destinations this is a top spot for a fishing holiday.
North Stradbroke Island, or Straddie as the locals say, is famous for the super sized fish caught in the annual Straddie Classic Fishing Competition. 40kg Spanish Mackeral and 12kg Snapper are on record as some of the bigger hauls of the competition.
If you're thinking of heading to Straddie for a fishing holiday, try these top five fishing destinations:
Dunwich is also great for night fishing where bream and larger whiting can be caught and on calm nights squid is easily found.

Moreton Bay is a great spot for calmer waters and those with a boat. Bream, whiting, flathead and tailor are all swimming around this area. Moreton Bay also hosts a variety of reef species such as snapper, jew and parrot fish who love to hang around in the calm waters of the bay.

South Passage Bar offers some of the best off shore fishing in the southeast Queensland area. The offshore reefs near Point Lookout have plenty of snapper, pearl perch, traglin jew, sweetlip and parrot fish. If you prefer angling, then make your way to the rocky outcrops between Flat Rock and Point Lookout where you will find mackerel, wahoo and tuna. If you're into sports fishing, then you will also find some great catches in the deeper, offshore waters in this area where you'll snare some marlin, yellowfin tuna and sailfish.

Dunwich allows access to a variety of fishing experiences. You can get into the calmer waters of the bay through this area where whiting is available all year round. You can also try some reef fishing around Goat, Bird and Peel islands where you can catch squire, sweetlip or parrot. In the deeper waters of the Rainbow Chanel you can find mackerel or tuna, whiting and flathead and plenty of yabbies for the taking.

Jumpinpin is famous for the bream that flock there in the cooler months and for the flathead in the warmer months. You will also find tailor, tarwhine, whiting and jew in this area.

Amity Point is to the north and stretches from inside the bay and continues all the way round to Flinders Beach. In Amity you will find mackerel, tuna, tailor, spotty, bonito and plenty of other reef species inside the bar and out. If you keep wandering about the rocks area near Point Look Out you will be in the right zone for snapper, sweetlip, wahoo, marlin and sailfish.

So whether you have a boat and some mates or you just prefer to wander the shoreline and rocky ledges alone, Stradbroke Island has some of the country's best fishing destinations on offer.

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