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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Stormy Times Bass

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Any Bass fisherman who has been around awhile knows full well how outstanding the fishing can be right before and sometimes equally as good after a windy thunderstorm.

Big thunderstorms on the water can be incredible to watch. They can roll in with such immense power and light up the sky for miles. As a matter of fact they can be down right scary, but if a Bass fisherman learns how to understand the effects these big storms have on fish, they quite possibly can experience some of the hottest bass fishing available.

The varying geography of the country often dictates how thunderstorms develop and how long they can last. Everyone has seen the weather radars on TV weather showing the wide and expansive storms the blow across the central plains states. These sweeping storms posses different qualities than the storms that blow up quickly in the southern states. What these storms do share in common are plenty of moisture, instability of the atmosphere and something to help the storm lift such as coastal or sea breezes as well as land surface heating. All of these situations tend to create a perfect recipe for fantastic fishing as well as danger.

Talking to a couple of ol bass fishing veterans on blow up storms. They all have seen their share of monster thunderheads blow through and experienced the type of explosive fishing that can be had. Its a strike while the iron's hot situation.

Often what happens is it will be a hot sunny day with hardly a breeze to sudden high winds and even cooler temps. These quick blow up storms don't last long and before you know it will be sunny again and even hotter than it was right before the storm. You have to act quickly to take advantage.

Wind is the key element that causes fish that have been inactive all to suddenly turn on. The barometric change, cooler air and darkening skies are all positive impacts as well, but after the rain cools the surface, the wind creates currents that mixes up the waters surface and stirs up the bait.

Here is exactly what happens and what to look for in this scenario. With the help of your Hummingbird Fish Finder you will want to search for grass beds in shallower water exposed to these high winds as well as main lake points with good exposure as well. When the winds blow it causes the particles that the baitfish feed on to get stirred up. Therefore when the baitfish become active so do the bass looking for an easy meal.

With the use of a good Hummingbird Fish Finder equipped with GPS, you as an angler can now mark and save spots on all your favorite lakes with these key features (main lake points, grass beds). This way once you know a good storm is brewing you know right where to go and are immediately ready for the quick burst of fishing action.

Once the storm is blowing in and you are located on a key spot to take advantage of the up and coming conditions you also need to know the best way to present your baits to these newly active bass. With the nature of blow up storms being fairly quick and explosive, you as a fisherman should approach your techniques the same way. With less visibility and bass becoming aggressive its a perfect situation to power fish with baits such as spinnerbaits and crankbaits. And do not be afraid to offer larger baits as well to these pre-storm active bass. Hummingbird Fish Finders produces some good technology with their "weathersense" equipment that can be quite beneficial in taking advantage of this sudden hot bite.

Of course no fast and furious bite is worth the possible dangers these mega-storms can produce. Therefore all veteran anglers will tell you to use your common sense and take cover if things are coming on to strong or you have a long run to find cover. Using the 30-30 rule is a good tool to use out on the water. If it's less than 30 seconds from the time you saw lightning to the time you hear the thunder, than you could be in trouble. If you haven't heard thunder for close to 30 minutes, your safe.

Monster Muskie





Theres nothing like the strike of a muskie to get your blood flowing.  I was not aware they had such a thriving musky fishery in canada.  I have known of the pike fishing, but not the musky.

Monster Bass

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Fishin in the Rain!


Most fair weather bass fisherman have no idea what kind of fishing they are missing when its raining. These fisherman keep their boats on their trailers, there Hummingbird Fish Finders are turned off and their motors are not running and cold. The reality is this, let them stay home! Less fisherman on the water means less pressure and more bites for us in the know on rainy day fishing.

First we had all the cold snow and now with spring arriving we have the bountiful spring rains. All of these conditions does not necessarily mean we can't go out and catch them. These bass are feeding and all we have to do is change a few things and look at the different ways to catch them.

The first thing we as bass fisherman need to understand is what all this rain and snow run off is doing to the water. There is a lot of warmer water entering the lakes through the streams and creeks. This causes the lake water to become murky and even muddy. Its our job to adapt to these water conditions and catch fish.

There are baitfish moving back into these creeks, hanging out near the channels but up on the flats. What you will need to do is use your Hummingbird Fish Finder and locate these channels. Once you have located a channel you will then move off the channel up onto the flats. These baitfish will be found on the flats just off the channels for 20 to 30 yards either side of the channel.

Under such murky water conditions visibility and speed of your presentation are critical. A crankbait moves to fast and the fish will have a hard time locating it and catching it. A much better choice would be a spinnerbait.

Take a 1/2 or 3/4 ounce spinnerbait and slow roll it on these flats. Make sure to keep the bait moving just fast eneough to keep the blades turning but slow enough for it to contact the bottom. You want your spinnerbait to run into, bump and go by any structure you can find on or near the bottom. Also I like to throw a dark colored spinnerbait. I beleive it presents a large dark profile in the dark water. We throw dark jigs and worms in this type water so why not throw a dark spinnerbait?

You will find most of the bass up on  the flat just off the channel and not in the channel. Usually in 3 to 12 feet of water. Make sure to make many casts in the same area. You cant see the bottom and you never know where the next stump or good piece of structure will be located on that flat.

Don't give up on catching fish on rainy days or after manys straight of precipitation. Get you and your boat out there, turn on your valuable Hummingbird Fish Finder and locate these exact channel edges and fish the flats close by. Don't just give up due to rain and muddy water. With the right positive attitude and proper technique you will catch'm.

Monster Northern Pike Fishing

Make Sure Your Ice Fishing Supplies are in Order Well Ahead of Time



I know that this time of year that Ice Fishing is the last thing on your mind, but becuase it is out of season it is the perfect time to make sure you have everything you need.

Ice Fishing has grown into such a larger sport than it ever was.  The technology that is now available has made fisherman alot more successful and it has also made the sport alot less of a chore.  From portable shanties to power augers and portable fish finders, ice anglers have a much easier time than they once did.

Now is a good time to buy what you are able to find but knowing everything you want fo the upcoming season ahead of time, makes your search alot easier. Here is some of the things you may want to add to that list if you do not already have them.

New Ice Rods- Each year ice rods get nicer and nicer.  Todays graphite has made even the shortest fishing rods very sensitive.  With winter fish often being very sluggish, being able to detect the bites is very important.  Ice rods have come a long way since the straight wooden stick we used when I was a kid.

Portable Ice Shanty- Theres nothing like staying warm while ice fishing.  Keeping you and your friends warm makes those slower days alot more bearable.  Todays shantys are extremely light and portable.  They often are manufactured so that when all collapsed they turn themselves into a sled. This makes dragging them across the ice much easier. Shantys today also come in almost any size you need.  Whether you are looking for just your or a shanty for you and 5 of your friends, there will be something available for you.

Power Ice Auger- Theres nothing like the ease of a machine drilling your holes for you.  Current augers come in both gasoline engines and electric models.  Theres advantages to both.  The electric models are lighter, quieter and cheaper but they also run out of power alot sooner.  The Gas models will get the job done faster and with a full tank of gas will last you the entire day.

Take advantage of the year end sales.  I know that your mind is now on the boat and summer fishing, but a little distraction today could save you a fortune on nicer ice fishing equipment for the coming ice fishing season.

Night Bass Fishing

Is Your Goal To Become A Professional Bass Fisherman?



For many passionate bass fishers, the dream is to someday have the opportunity to compete against the very best by entering into pro bass fishing. This dream of going pro can be realized if one takes the necessary steps, and in order to do so it is important to get started on the right track.
First, in order to have any hope of making it in pro bass fishing, you must be high educated about all the nuances of the sport. Also, you will have to acquire the necessary equipment. You will be competing against the best, and chances are they will have the best of the best as far as equipment is concerned. So, to start become a student of the sport and learn as much as you possibly can. Next, begin acquiring the best equipment that you can get your hands on.

 Get Back To Simplicity

You might want or think that you have to own all the pro bass fishing equipment that there is on the market, but of course this isn't feasible. A good way to go about it is to buy equipment steadily over time as you gain more experience. However, to begin there is equipment that is essential to have.
One such item is a pro bass fishing rod. These rods come at a very steep price, and can cost thousands of dollars. But if you expect to compete at the highest level, then is the type of equipment you will need.
Choosing the proper lures is a critical component in order to succeed at pro bass fishing. Understanding the various lures is necessary because on the market you will find thousands of different baits available. The plastic worms are the least difficult to master and are arguably the most consistent. You will have your choice of a wide selection of these as well.
If you are looking for versatility, the spinnerbait will be of interest to you. Looking through a quality bass fishing guide will assist you considerably in this area as well.
Remember, in order to achieve greatness at pro bass fishing as with anything else in life, you must have the prerequisite knowledge to do so. The more you know, the greater chance you have at succeeding. As you get more experience, over time you will increase your knowledge of the sport. Also, the evolution of equipment will continue to grow so don't be in a hurry right away to buy the best pro bass fishing equipment.


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Big Fish Feed Midday

Monday, April 18, 2011

Hatcam Fishing Video

Big Bass Barometer

Importance of Portable Fish Finders

If you are anything like me, fishing isn't just a hobby.  It is a passion.  Historical records show that fishing for sport goes as far back as man.  Even when they relied on the catch for survival there were still times it was done for entertainment.  That passionate feeling is still present in millions of outdootsmen today.  The advantage we today have though, is the technology insights that are available to us.  Tempature guages, electric scales and portable fish finders.
The unit that makes the sport even more enthralling for us is the portable fish finder.  A portable fish finder is no different than a permanently mounted unit with the exception of the transducer and power supply.   Shore restricted anglers now get to have the same luxuries as boaters by using a smaller battery and a transducer on a float.  It is not that uncommon to see anglers also attach a float to their screen just in case they were to drop it.
There are many different units available and what you are going to shop for is going to depend on your application.  It  doesnt matter whether you are an ice fisherman, shore fisherman or even just someone with a smaller boat.  There is now several choices for you.