Archive for the ‘Gear-Tackle’ Category
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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Hello all! I am new to the site and just got into fishing last summer. A friend of mine who owns a boat has asked me many times to come fishing with him. I’ve gone out on day boats in the past but they always supplied the gear. My problem is I have not a clue on what to buy and I am on a tight budget. There is a bait shop near by that has a large variety of used fishing gear, but as mentioned I have no idea what to buy. I will be Fishing for grouper, bass, and rock fish here of the coast of central Florida. What type of rod would be best and what type of reel? And is there anything else you would suggest?
Janet in Tampa
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Tags: Central Florida, Fishing, Fishing Gear, Rock Fish
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Hello all! I thought I’d post a question regarding simple fishing gear. I am just your average fisherman and for bait, I use your run of the mill powerbaits, salmon eggs, and worms, you can buy at any local bait shop. I have been hooking up a lot of trout and largemouth bass with store bought minnows and now only want to use live bait when fishing. After searching the net I see many “minnow traps” that are just some sort of plastic bottle contraption. I posted the picture above and I was wondering if anyone here uses this trap or would suggest one or a direction to go?
Brandon
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Tags: Bait Shop, Fishing Bait, Fishing Gear, Largemouth Bass, Live Bait
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Hello all thought I’dpost about being an absolute newbie at fly fishing. I am still struggling a bit with casting and landing a trout but I am hooked on fly fishing. Now it’s time to buy my own equipment although I have only been on two fly fishing trips with others and now I think I am ready to venture out alone. I am looking to buy a nice, mid-priced, decent rod. Do any fly anglers on this site want to point me in the right direction or a good suggestion? I have been told by many, that fly fishing kits are more problems then good?
thanks for any help!!!!!
Aaron
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Tags: equipment, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Rod, fly fishing trips
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
Hello all I have a question for the members of this blog regarding the North American Fishing Club? Has anyone joined or is a current member? Their promotion is only a only $1 per month, the free gifts and other offers that all sound good, but the catch is you must pay for a 3 year membership to get them. They offer a refund if not satisfied, but that would be a pain to go through.
My question, is the magazines worth a 3 year price subscription? Is/does the gifts have some value or is it that cheap crap from china? Their information says for 3 years of membership ($36.00), you get the magazines and also “free” 8 piece fillet knife set, wing-it bobbers and hooks. In addition, “product testing privileges”, “giveaway opportunities”, and a “fishing resource directory”.
Sounds good to me..is there a catch?…your thoughts.
Steve in Memphis, TN
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Tags: bobbers and hooks, North American Fishing Club
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
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Time to chip in and ask a question? Should I just focus on fishing one type of fish? Because my fishing techniques and equipment is so scattered. I mean, after you spend the money on fishing equipment for catfish, carp, panfish, and bass my wallet is hurting. I like to fish for them all and depending on the season your choices will get narrow, but I think it’s time to take it down to one species and target it more frequently? I have to do something. I guess and can still go about with fishing for those but bass, catfish, carp, and panfish all need separate gear. Now if I just focus on bass fishing alone I would still just have a little over a dozen or so reels/rods. I could sale some of my other fishing supplies/equipment and could earn profit.
Just wanted to see what you anglers out their think I should do? David
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Tags: Bass Fishing, Carp, Catfish, Fishing Equipment, Fishing Supplies
Posted in All around Fishing Talk, Gear-Tackle | 1 Comment »
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
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Do you have a lot of fishing lures that have never seen water? I was cleaning my gear and just could not believe how many lures I have that are new and never been out of the house or on the water. After counting them all it was 53 and here I am getting on my kids for wasting money on video games that just sit in a box and not used. So how many lures/gear do you have that has never been used?
Chuck.
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Tags: Fishing Gear, Fishing Lures
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Old-timer bass angler looking for information on crappie fishing gear setup. Just getting too old to take the boat out and just want to fish from the bank. My main question is can I use the same rods and reels. I have a heaver bait caster as well as an ultra-light spinner.
Thanks all for any help
Doug
P. S And what kind of bait do I need?
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Tags: Bait Caster, Crappie Fishing, Fish, Fishing Gear
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Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Morning all! I am very interesting in building a saltwater fishing rod. This will be my first attempt and looking for instructions on fishing rod building for saltwater fishing. I am going for twenty to one hundred pound test and will use the rod/rods for both spinning and conventional reels.
Thanks, Erick
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Tags: Fishing Rod, rod building, Saltwater Fishing
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Afternoon all. I thought I’d post here because I have read some great answers by some good folks to very difficult questions. I am always on the lookout for rare fishing lures and have built up a good collection over the years trading with friends and family. Currently, I am looking for a lure, it is made by lucky craft, it is small, they come it different sizes/colors, the larger ones are about an inch long, and small one is 3/4 inch. They are a gundrop shape, the package says they are sammy specials, they are used for drift fishing for steelhead. I am almost certain they’re made out of balsa wood.
Can anyone help me find some….Jesse in Oregon
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Tags: Colors, Drift Fishing, Fishing Lures, Lucky Craft, rare fishing lures
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
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When to change lures when the first lure is not working? Lets say, I’m fishing, with no-one else around to ask what’s working. I am using a white spinner but nothing is happening after a good 30-40 casts. So how long is long enough before trying another lure like a Rattle-Trap or rubber worm, instead? I’ve always just used live bait and done very little lure fishing, but now I am interested in trying it, now. I’m fishing for bass but wonder if I have much chance for success without more experience and knowledge of how to **really** use them the best way to attract the fish?
Jake
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Tags: Fishing Bass, Fishing For Bass, Knowledge, Live Bait, Worm
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