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How to Rig an Ice Fishing Rod

6/5/2019

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When their favorite lakes and streams are covered by ice, some fishermen choose to put away their tackle for the winter. Other anglers, however, exchange their regular rods for ice fishing tackle to pursue their quarry through holes drilled through the ice. Successful ice fishing requires some adjustment to the tackle and techniques you use for open water fishing, starting with the type of rod you use and how you rig it. The following steps describe how to select and rig an ice fishing rod and reel.

Method 1. Choosing an Ice Fishing Rod

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1. Choose a rod shorter than you use for open water fishing. While you can ice fish with a rod the same length as you normally use for open water fishing, most fishermen prefer to use a shorter rod; since baits are dropped through holes bored in the ice rather than cast, the extra length isn't necessary. A shorter rod is also an advantage in the tight quarters of most ice fishing shacks. A typical ice fishing rod is 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 m) in length and thinner overall than a rod used for open water fishing.
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2.Choose a sensitive rod. Because fish move more slowly in cold water, they usually do not hit baits or artificial lures as aggressively as they do in warmer water. You'll want a rod made from graphite or boron fiber to better help you sense the light taps you're likely to feel when a fish takes your bait.
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3. Choose the right rod action for your presentation. The right rod action can help you present your bait or lure more effectively when ice fishing. A fast tip will impart more action to your lure when vertical jigging, which can be helpful on days when fish are more aggressive, typically toward the end of winter as fish forage more to prepare for spring spawning. A light or slow action will produce a subtler, more fluid action better suited to more lethargic fish. It can be helpful to use both kinds of rods and switch between them as necessary.

​Method 2. Choosing the Reel and Line

1. Choose a reel suited for ultralight fishing. Because fish are cold-blooded, they are usually less active during the winter months than in summer and therefore do not put up as much of a fight as in warmer weather, so it usually isn't necessary to use heavy lines when ice fishing. A spinning or spincast reel with a good quality gear system and drag will work well when ice fishing.
  • You may need to use a thinner reel lubricant for ice fishing than for warm water fishing, as thicker lubricants tend to gel in colder weather. (This is the same reason you use a thinner or multi-viscosity oil in your car during the winter.)

2. Choose a light test or class line. Lines of 2 to 6 pound test (1 to 3 kg class) are usually the best choice for ice fishing. Most ice fishermen spool their reels regular nylon monofilament line, although some favor lines specially designed for ice fishing.

Method 3. Rigging Your Line

​​1. Use tiny jigs for panfish. Bluegill, crappie, and other panfish eat tiny insects and plankton during the winter months. Jigs of 1/16 ounce (1.77 g) or less simulate these tiny food items.
  • Some ice fishing jigs more closely resemble the flies used in fly fishing and are called ice flies.
2. Use tiny spoons for larger game fish species. Spoons wobble and flash their way through the water as they are retrieved, attracting bass, walleye, trout, and pike. Like jigs, they are typically fished in an up-and-down motion when ice fishing.
  • Some fishermen take the treble hook off the spoon and attach a short leader in its place, to which they attach a jig. This setup attracts perch and other panfish.
3. Try swimming lures for a different presentation. Made of metal, swimming lures for ice fishing are thin and flat, with a fluke at one end to give them a swimming motion. The eye of the lure, however, is typically opposite a treble hook in the center of the lure body, with single hooks projecting from the front and rear.
4. Consider sweetening your lure with some live bait. Although ice fishermen more commonly use live bait when fishing with tip-ups, some add tiny minnows to swimming lures or small pieces of fish underbelly meat to a spoon. The fish meat adds a natural smell and taste that the artificial lure alone can't provide and makes finicky fish more likely to take the bait.
5. Add a spring bobber for a more fluid lure or bait action. A spring bobber is a small bobber that attaches to the line by means of a spring wound around one of its projections. The bobber's buoyancy helps to smooth out the jerkiness of jigging small jigs, spoons, and swimming lures up and down and also helps detect when fish take the bait. This aspect can be useful when wearing gloves while fishing or in other situations where it's necessary to rely on sight instead of touch to detect when you have a bite.

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  • Most of the time, you'll want to fish close to the bottom, particularly when the lake or stream is completely covered with ice, as the water at the bottom is both the densest and warmest. Good places to fish when ice fishing include places where the bottom of the lake drops sharply (drop-offs), at the mouths of streams entering the lake, and around submerged brush, weeds, and trees.
  • Check the laws of your state or province regarding how many ice fishing rods and other devices you can use at any given time.
  • When you first start ice fishing, a good hand-powered ice auger is sufficient for drilling the holes you need. As you gain more experience, you may want to purchase a power auger. Some fishermen choose to drill multiple holes in the ice, while others drill only a single hole at a time. If you choose to drill several holes at once, you'll want a skimmer to keep the holes clear of slush while you fish.
  • Wear ice creepers or cleats when walking on the ice.

Warnings
  • Beware of newly formed ice when ice fishing. Ice should be frozen hard to a depth of at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) before you step out on it and not be covered with a layer of water or snow or have pressure cracks. Ice tends to be thinner at the shoreline, around rock piles or weed beds, near the mouth of an incoming stream, or over a sub-surface spring.
  • Although drowning is a distinct possibility if you should fall through the ice, the greater danger is hypothermia. Your survival time in the water ranges from 20 to 90 minutes, depending on your size and the amount of clothing you're wearing, although your arms will become too numb to help you extricate yourself after only a few minutes. You can increase your chances of survival by carrying an ice pick, gaff, or long knife to spear the ice near the hole to give yourself leverage to pull yourself out, or failing this, pull your arms and legs into your chest. To rescue someone else who's fallen in, use your ice auger, rod, or tow rope from your ice sled to reach the victim and pull him or her to safety.
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Lureleader rods build video in the production

4/11/2018

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Choosing a fly rod is not difficult. Simply follow a few simple tips

1/7/2018

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By Massimo Magliocco 

Being a fly rod designer for many years, I want to give some advice to those who have to buy a fly rod. One of the elements that often make the neophyte "crazy" but also the expert fisherman, is to understand if a rod has the right features to make it a good fly rod. Questions like these: "what kind of features has to have a 9' rod to fish in a creek ? Or "which rod is the best ?" and so on. It is easy to read it everywhere.

Who knows me, knows that I was lucky to have two masters who have taught me so much about fly rods, one is Aldo Silva who is the greatest Italian expert regarding how to make a fly rod. He knows everything about carbons and resines and what is the best way to combine them together. The other one is Roberto Pragliola a big name about Italian fly casting technique who was my master too. He is the greatest expert in Italy regarding the connection between rod and cast.

Having had in these last fifteen years these two "masters" as friends with whom I spent a lot of time to talk about rods and also experiment on them, I behaved like a sponge absorbing all that both, separately, they explained me understanding all details about rods conception. So one day I started putting everything learned together and get a thorough understanding on the subject concerning fly rods. So let's see how we can understand if a fly rod works well for our needs.

The first elements to be evaluated are:
1) Where and what type of fishing we want to do
2) What weight of line we want to use
3) Choice of rod length

Many fishermen orient themselves on brands that they know or choose a rod that has a beautiful cosmetic. In these cases, a first mistake is often made because the choices are made emotionally and not analyzing the rod quality.

From a dynamic point of view, it is necessary to know well what are the three components that delineate a rod's features, they are:
1) rapidity
2) power
3) action, (the most important one)

These components have a priority in relation to the various types of rods, in other words one component is more important in a short rod, another in a long one and so on.

The rapidity is nothing more than the time that a rod has to return to the initial position, in a more or less short time, after giving it a thrust.  One rod will be faster than another one if this time is lower than the other.

In the modern casting style, rapidity has great importance since this involves very fast casting operations. Hence a tool that adapts better to the operations of the cast and that is able to greatly speed up the line, this last very important element.

It is clear that the rapidity alone is not enough since it must be added to the other component, the action, even if both of them work together. This is a concept that we will see later.

For longer rods which are designed to be able to cast heavier lines, the rapidity will be less pronounced since the most important element will be the power.

In fact, a long rod calibrated to cast lines weight 8 - 9 and more, must necessarily have very different casting timing than a shorter rod as well as being more powerful for obvious reasons. The power of a rod is the element that characterizes its strength.  

In other words, the energy that a rod can accumulate and then return during the cast, can be defined as power.

The third component, the action, has a great importance in a rod because being the curve of the rod when it is loaded, inevitably also affects the other two. In fact a rod has its rapidity and its power, but both must submit the action because a rod will not be speed if it has parabolic action, or it may not be powerful if it has a tip action.
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Nowadays casting technique has inevitably produced an evolution of the equipment and first of all of the curves.
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A curve for a fast rod, must be built with material that facilitates this feature, and besides must be progressive, a generic word that many fishermen cannot understand. This means that this kind of curve takes shape proportionally to the weight of the line out of the tip of the rod.

What does this mean ? It means that with a little line out the tip of the rod, only the tip gets curved, but increasing the line out of the tip, the curve will increase progressively. This will give the line a constant increase in speed which is our goal.

That said, how do we test a rod to evaluate its features ?
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​Tighten the handle of the rod with one hand and with the other hand push the palm on the butt going, at the same time, from the cork to the stripping guide.  Discard all those rods that have a stiff butt that does not bend and those rods with the butt too soft that goes down suddenly. The right butt is the one that bends under the palm but with a little difficulty. The butt is the most important part of the rod. This is the first test that must be done but this is not enough. We must continue with the tests. For example, if a rod is line weight 3, we must test it with line weight 2 and line weight 4.
The rod will have to load with both lines, but it will be with the weight 3 that the rod will give the best results.
If this does not happen it means that the rod has not been calibrated well from the factory.
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​Then we test the tip. For this test we use a line weight 3, 5 meters' leader, 2 meters' line out of the tip. We will only do the false casts and we will have to feel that the tip loads well and we will have to see a good shape of the loop and the leader will be stretched.
If this not happened the tip wasn't work well. Usually in this case it is too soft so we have to discard the rod.
We have already done the test of the butt with the palm of the hand, now we have to test it with a cast. I know that many fishermen do not know casts used to load the butt, for example the low parallel cast or the superimposed cast, and this does not allow them to test the butt, who wants can read how to do this cast here: http: //www.massimomagliocco .co.uk / index.php / 232-2 /
Finally, remember to avoid buying a rod only for its cosmetic or for its blazoned name.
These two elements can be important but you must remember that they cannot be so important as the action. Fly fishing is a beautifull technique but the most important element to get it fantastic is to cast in the best way, but to do it you have to have a good rod. So, let me finish with a my saying "you can't forget that you can have the best fly tied with the best materials but if you cannot put it in the right place and in the best way, then it no serves purpose.  
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How to Maintain a Fishing Rod

4/17/2017

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Most graphite, carbon fiber, or fiberglass fishing rods are so strong you can fight a big fish with a light rod, but so fragile a nick can lead to breakage. If you know how to maintain a fishing rod, you can extend the life of your rod, keep the fishing line from breaking mid-fight, and keep the rod's performance at the optimal level.

Method 1  Maintaining the Rod1

1.Fish with the guides aligned to reduce wear on your line. The guides are the metal rings that hold the line to the rod.
  • Sand nicks in guide rings to prevent the line from breaking when you have a fish on. If you cannot get the nick out by sanding with fine sandpaper, replace the guide. Examine the guides with a magnifying glass and pass a cotton ball through the rings. Cotton will catch if there is a nick you cannot see with a magnifying glass.
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Check for rust on the guide rings and the reel seat -- where the reel attaches. If there is rust, replace the guide ring. Sand rust off the reel seat with fine sandpaper and repaint.
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2. Avoid banging your rod on the boat, rocks or other surfaces. Rods are relatively fragile, and even small nicks or scratches can result in breakage.
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3. Clean your rod with a cloth, lukewarm water and vinegar or mild detergent every time you finish fishing. If your rod is soiled, remove the dirt with a soft-bristle brush or a toothbrush. Allow the rod to dry completely before putting it away.
  • Take extra care to clean your angling rod if you have been fishing in saltwater, as there is a higher chance of corrosion.
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4. Rub the rod's joints with candle wax or paraffin to prevent friction. The joints, also known as ferrules, are the places where the separate sections of the rod join.
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5. Wear gloves while you fish if your rod has a cork handle. Oils in your skin may cause the cork to wear out sooner.
  • If your cork handle is already worn, wet the rod grip and sand the cork grip with fine, waterproof sandpaper. Then, put some soap on the sandpaper and gently rub the cork. Rinse off the soap and let the grip dry. Be careful not to rub the rod itself with the sandpaper.
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6. Fill small holes with a mixture of cork filings and wood glue or wood putty.
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Method 2  Storing the Rod.

1. Store your rod on a rod rack that can be mounted vertically or horizontally.Storing a rod improperly may result in damage or curvature. If you do not have a rack, store the rod on a hanger or nail in a closet.
  • Keep your rod and reel away from salt, dirt and other substances that may harm the rod, both while fishing and while storing the rod.
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It is better not to store your rod in a rod tube, as tubes trap moisture, which can corrode the guide rings, the reel or the reel seat.
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2. Loosen the drag before storing your rod and reel so the line does not break or pull on the rod.
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3. Remove the fishing line from your rod and reel before storage if you have been fishing in saltwater.
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Warnings
  • Take care not to jerk the rod at a sharp angle even if you have a big fish. A rod can break even if it is bent just 90 degrees.
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How to Net a Fish

11/11/2016

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Perhaps nothing you do while you're fishing puts you under as much pressure as netting someone else's fish, especially if you are in a tournament. If you have to make several tries, or if you accidentally enable the fish to escape, you'll never be allowed to forget it. Know how to scoop up Mr. Fish before you go out.

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1. Be prepared to be netting for someone else. Most of the time when a net is required, you will be netting for someone else. When your partner gets a fish on, be ready to drop what you are doing and get the net.
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2. Reel your own line in as quickly as you can. If you just set the rod down, you are going to lose it.​
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3. Wait until you are asked before getting the net. If the angler just wants to swing the fish over the side, you'll be in the way if you are standing there with a big net.
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4. Once the angler has requested the net, grab it and make sure it is ready. Some nets have collapsible handles, so make sure that the net is completely secure and ready for service.
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5. Once you have determined which side of the boat the fish will be coming to, get the net into the water. Submerge as much of the rim of the net as you can, but leave some of it out so that the angler can clearly see where he needs to get the fish.
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6. Do not jab at the fish with the net. Simply leave the net in the water and allow the angler to lead it in.
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7. Turn the net so that it offers the largest possible entry to the fish.
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8. As soon as the fish is past the rim of the net, lift it out with a slight scooping motion. If the fish is large, do not scoop, rather hold the handle of the net in a vertical fashion and lift the net out of the water.
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9. Bring the net into the boat. Don't place it on the front or back deck where the fish could get back into the water with a single leap. The bottom of the boat is much safer
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  • If the fish has a crankbait in its mouth, the treble hooks are probably going to get caught in the net. Or they'll get caught in the carpet of the bass boat. For crankbait fish, it's probably better to simply hang on to the net handle and offer the fish to the angler.
  • If the guy who caught the fish doesn't say thank you, next time let him net his own fish and ditto if he doesn't help you out by netting for you!

Warnings

  • Watch out for the hooks!
  • Don't over-reach and fall overboard.
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How to Choose a Fishing Rod?

10/8/2016

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Choosing a fishing rod may seem overwhelming, but selecting the right rod is no different from finding the right pair of shoes.  Depending on what kind of fishing you will be doing, there are many parameters to help guide you towards the right fishing rod for your lifestyle. Ultimately, fishing rods come in so many models and styles because each is designed for a different kind of fisherman. Figure out what fishing rod is best for you based on your specific needs, and you will be on your way to making a quality purchase.

Method 1. Understanding Fishing Rod Measurements and Specifications

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1. Choose a length. The length of a rod is measured from the tip all the way to the end of the butt. Fishing rods range in length from about four feet all the way up to fourteen feet. Larger rods often dissemble into several pieces for easier transportation. Depending on where you will be fishing and what you will be fishing for, you will need to choose a rod length.
  • Shorter rods cast shorter distances and are usually used for lightweight lures. They also allow you better manipulation when you are fighting with a fish, so may be appropriate for big game fishing. They are also useful when trolling, a type of fishing where the line is attached to a moving boat and drawn across the water. 
  • Longer rods cast further distances and, therefore, are useful for surfcasting, which is when you are fishing directly from the shoreline rather than a boat or pier. Longer rods are also used in fly fishing and for heavier lures.
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2. Decide on a weight. The weight of a rod tells you how much weight it can carry, and therefore how strong it is. Depending on what lures or bait you will be using, you will need a specific strength rod. 
  • The weight is measured either by the weight of the lure it is designed to cast, or the "pound test". The pound test is the fishing line weight it is designed to handle. 
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3. Understand the action. The action of a rod is the point on the rod where it bends. This measurement can range from "ultra light" to "heavy". A heavy action means it bends closer to the tip while a lighter action bends closer to the butt of the rod. 
  • A heavier action means a stiffer backbone on the rod.This means it is recommended for use with bass or other large species of fish.  A lighter action rod is usually used with smaller species of fish.
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4. Decide on a material. Fishing rods are made of graphite, fiberglass, or a combination of both materials. The material that your rod is made of is related to its functionality and the kind of fishing that you will be doing.
  • Graphite rods are lighter and stiffer, but much more brittle than fiberglass rods. They are much more sensitive, as well, because of this.  Graphite rods are usually more expensive than fiberglass rods. 
  • Fiberglass rods are heavier, but much more flexible than graphite rods. They are very difficult to break.  They are also usually the less expensive option when choosing a rod material.
  • A combination of both materials is ideal for a fisherman who fishes in a variety of locations, for multiple types of fish.
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5. Choose a reel. Rods are also determined by what kind of reel you will be using. Reels are either spinning or casting. The different kinds of reels correspond to a fisherman's different needs.
  • A spinning reel is like automatic transmission on a car. It allows less control but is ideal for beginners because it allows for a greater rate of success. Spinning reels are less likely to get tangled.  They work well with lighter lures and baits and are good all-purpose rods.
  • A casting reel is similar to a manual transmission on a car. It allows more control as you use your thumbs to control the accuracy of the cast. This, however, makes it more difficult to use.  They are also used more often with heavier artificial lures.

Method 2. Shopping for a Rod That Fits Your Needs

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1. Choose where to buy your rod. Where you buy your rod will greatly determine the quality and value you get for your rod. While it is tempting to shop for the best deal, make sure you are visiting a specialty sporting goods store where they will have a wide selection of fishing rods. A smaller store will allow you to have a greater rapport with a salesperson or specialist if you have questions.
  • Be careful of buying your rod online. Unless you have tried it out in the store first, it will be difficult to find the best fishing rod for you by shopping online. You will be unable to feel the rod in your hand or examine the quality if you have only viewed it online.
  • Don't be afraid of asking for help. If you visit a quality sporting goods store, the salespeople will likely have experience with the products. They can help you find the perfect fit if you explain your needs and desired specifications.
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2. Determine what level fisherman you are. If you are a beginner and planning of fishing less frequently, consider buying a less expensive rod. If you are more seasoned, consider investing in something that will last longer.
  • Spinning rods are also ideal for beginners, as they are easier to use than casting rods.
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3. Determine where you will be fishing. If you are traveling to fish, it may be wise to buy a fishing rod that breaks down into several pieces. If you have a boat or will be fishing nearby, you may only need to purchase a rod that remains in one piece. 
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4. Decide what kind of bait you will be using. In fishing, you are either using live bait, referred to as casting, or lures. A casting fisherman may want a more sensitive rod in order to be able to feel each small movement in the water. A lure fisherman may prefer a stiffer rod to be able to manipulate the rod and imitate the movement of the prey. Decide which technique you would like to use when choosing a rod.

Method 3. Determining the Quality of Your Fishing Rod

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1. Hold the rod in your hand. Comfort is an important factor when choosing a fishing rod and a rod may feel different in different people's hands. 
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2. Check for defects. Look for any cracks or poor workmanship in the rod. Defects may make it more likely for the rod to break in the future. If the rod breaks down into more than one piece, attach the pieces in the store and make sure they attach securely with no wiggle room.
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3. Check the guides. The guides are the loops that attach the line to the rod. They may be made of any kind of metal or ceramic. The more guides there are the better quality the rod, as the line is more controlled by the rod.
  • Hold the rod at eye level and look down the length of the rod from the tip to the butt to make sure the guides line up properly.
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Share some photos at ETTEX 2016

6/17/2016

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How to Use Color When Fly Fishing

6/2/2016

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Fish have several means to detect their prey. Their sense of smell is thought by some scientists to be 1 million times more sensitive than the human sense of smell. Their sense of hearing uses their inner ears and lateral lines (a row of auditory and pressure sensors down the middle of either side of their bodies) to detect both sound and vibration, which travel faster in water than in air. Fishermen remain divided over the ability of fish to see color under water and its relative importance when fishing, particularly when fly fishing. Fish do perceive color underwater, though; the following steps cover how fish can see color and how you can use color effectively when fly fishing.

1. Understanding How Fish See Color

1. Know how fishes' eyes are structured. Human retinas contain two kinds of receptor cells, rods, and cones. Rods enable us to distinguish light from darkness and to see at lower levels of light, while cones function in brighter light and enable us to see colors. Fish eyes also contain both rods and cones, allowing them to see in color, with the proportion of rods to cones dependent on whether the fish inhabits relatively shallow or deep water.

2. Understand how water depth affects light penetration. Light is divided into various wavelengths. Longer wavelengths of light, such as red and orange, are absorbed quickly in water and therefore penetrate to a shallow depth. At a depth of 10 feet (3 m), red lights is almost completely absorbed, and at 30 feet (9.1 m), orange and yellow light is mostly absorbed. Shorter wavelengths of light, such as green and blue penetrate to a much greater depth, and scatter more, explaining why bodies of water appear blue or greenish from above.
  • How colors appear underwater is affected by how far away the object appears. Red objects turn gray and then black, while blue objects turn white before turning gray and finally black.

2. Choosing the Right Fly Color

1. Choose fly color according to how bright the sky is. The maxim for freshwater fishing lures is "light day, light color; dark day, dark color." This is more commonly applied to jigs, plastic worms, and crankbaits than to artificial flies, but it can be a factor with them, as well.

2. Choose fly colors according to how clear the water is. Subtle color shades, such as maroon, indigo, and purple can be effective when fly-fishing in clear water. Fluorescent orange, yellow, and chartreuse flies can be effective when fished in muddy water or other conditions when fish having a harder time seeing the fly, as can black and red.
  • Fluorescent colors are more effective in muddy water and on cloudy days because they are made brightly visible by very short ultraviolet wavelengths of light. They are visible for greater distances than non-fluorescent colors, but are not as effective when fish show a preference for the natural color of specific bait.
  • Black and red can provide better contrast in both dirty water and low light conditions than can lighter non-fluorescent colors. Black, in fact, provides the best silhouette against a dark sky.
3. Choose fly color according to the season. Fly colors in nature vary according to the time of year. In the early spring, late fall, and winter, flies are usually darker in color, while from mid-spring to mid-autumn, they tend to be lighter in color. The color variations match those of their environment.

4. Choose colors that match those of foods fish feed on. Although they are called flies, dry and wet flies may also imitate minnows and crustaceans that fish feed on.
  • Pink is a good color to use when fly fishing for smallmouth bass, because it is found on creek chubs, minnows, and trout, and earthworms. This color also works on trout because larger trout will eat smaller trout, including their own young. For salmon, orange, yellow, and green often work better in the spring because they match colors found in the foods those fish feed on then.
  • Green chartreuse works for both fresh and saltwater fishing because of baitfish such as emerald shiners and ladyfish, while yellow chartreuse is effective because jackfish, shad, and herring all feature the color yellow.
  • One small freshwater crustacean, the scud, appears brown, olive, or tan; flies in these colors work well to imitate the scud when fished in slow, slight movements. When the scud dies, it may change to a brighter color such as pink, orange, or yellow; flies in these colors may work better when fished to simulate a dying scud.
  • Multi-colored flies should have the darker color on top of the lighter color, because this is the way the baitfish or insect the fly is imitating is usually colored.

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  • When fish are actively feeding, dark-colored flies can be more effective simply because they provide more contrast. This is particularly true of species that look up when feeding.
  • Take the time to learn about the baitfish and insects found in the area you plan to go fly-fishing. These can often give you clues about what colors of flies to bring with you when fly-fishing.
  • If you tie your own flies, it can be helpful to have a fly-tying kit you can take into the field to match the colors of whatever the fish happen to be feeding on now. This is called "matching the hatch." When possible, think about how the color will appear at the depth the fish are hitting at when choosing the colors you use to tie your fly.

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How to Catch Bass, Trout, and Panfish After Dark

5/16/2016

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Article by Joe Cermele    Photograph by Joe Cermele
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Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean the species you love to catch go to bed. In fact, sometimes the biggest fish in the pond, lake, or river don’t eat at all until nightfall. Catching them past sunset requires some minor tweaks to your daytime tactics. These three will get you startednight stalking.
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BassBoth largemouths and smallmouths stay active all night, especially when there’s a full moon to shed some light. Aside from planning an attack around the lunar calendar, fishing after dark is a prime time to bust a heavy bucket­mouth or bronze­back on the surface. Opt for lures like the Jitterbug, which makes a lot of noise as it’s slowly retrieved. The slower the retrieve, the more time a bass has to track and smack the lure. Be sure to give the fish a chance to turn and dive before setting the hook.
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TroutBig brown trout will hunker down all day and go on the feed after sundown. Now is the time to throwlarge streamers and stickbaits in dark colors. Remember that at night, fish see lure profiles, not colors, and dark colors produce better silhouettes. Stickbaits that rattle, and streamers with bulkier hair heads, will produce more vibration under­water, making it easier for big trout to home in. Work in slow twitches and strips, and set on any tap.
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PanfishBluegills and crappies will happily chow down in the dark, especially near a light source. Light attracts small baitfish and bugs, providing a late-night feast for panfish. Fixed dock lights are magnets, but if you can’t find one, pick up a portable floating light designed specifically for nighttime crappie fishing. Once you attract some bait to the light, work jigs from outside the range of the glow to inside. The biggest panfish often hang out just beyond the light’s reach.


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How to Find the Best Time for Fishing

2/18/2016

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Fishing at the right time is critical for a successful fishing trip. Even if you have the best fishing spot and all the right equipment, you may not catch anything if you go at a bad time. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding when to take out your rod and tackle.
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Method 1. Taking Time into Account

1. Consider the time of day. Fish are coldblooded, so their activity depends on the temperature of the water around them. They are inactive when it is cold, and when it is very hot they retreat to deeper waters to stay cool. Because fish eat bugs and/or little fish that eat bugs, they are most active when bugs are most active. When the air is warm and thick with mosquitos, fishing will be good.

2. Consider the season. Like all animals, fish come out in greater numbers during particular times of year. This will of course vary based on where you live and what sort of fish you hope to catch, but there are some general guidelines to keep in mind.
  • Spring – Fish bite on and off during this season. You will have better luck later in the season, and later in the day, when things get a little warmer. Fish can’t do much eating on spring mornings, because the bugs aren’t out much yet, so your best bet is to take advantage of their feeding time at dusk. At this time of year winds will push the warmer, food-filled surface water toward the shore, so try to position yourself downwind along the shoreline.
  • Summer – This is a good season for fishing if you avoid the hottest times of day. The fish will be biting well just before sunup and just after sundown, when food is abundant. Mid-day, when the sun is at its zenith, the fish will retreat to cooler, deeper water.
  • Fall – This can be an inconsistent time, but when the fishing is good, it is really good. They will likely not bite much in the morning and early afternoon. Toward the end of the day, however, the water will be warm from hours of sunlight, and the fish will be driven to eat more than usual because of the impending food shortage that winter brings. Dusk is therefore an excellent time for fishing.
  • Winter – For obvious reasons, not the best time for fishing. Unless you are ice fishing, which is a different thing entirely, you should leave your fishing rod in storage during this season.

3. Consider the tides. It is best to fish when the tide is rising or falling, as this change causes prey to move en-mass, and thus makes a great time for coastal fish to feed. Fishing will be much harder during low or high tide, when there is less water movement.
  • To find out what time high and low tides are in your area, just Google "tide chart" and the name of the town you're in.
  • If you are fishing during a high tide, look for a shallow area.
  • If you are fishing during a low tide, look for a mud bank near a slough (an area with a depression in the bottom).

Method 2. ​Taking Weather into Account

1. Keep an eye out for warm and cold fronts. Because fish are coldblooded, they are deeply impacted by water temperature. This means their behavior can change quite a bit before and after cold or warm fronts.
  • Many fish increase their feeding in the hours before a cold front hits, and slow in its aftermath. Thus, fishing after a cold front will rarely be a successful venture.
  • Warm fronts warm the surface water, and increase the amount of feeding fish can do. The difference is most noticeable in cold weather, when fish are usually not out much, and will not be of much use if it is summer, and the temperature was already quite high to begin with.

2. Keep an eye on the wind. Wind pushes surface water toward the far shore, and small prey fish with it, luring game fish. This makes windy days a good time for fishing.
  • If you are fishing from shore on a windy day, cast into the wind. This will make your lure move in the same direction as the rest of the food, which will make it easier to attract game fish.
  • If fishing from a boat, cast toward shore in the same direction as the wind.

​3. Keep an eye out for clouds. Overcast days make fish bolder. They tend to swim further from safe structures when it is a little dim out. These are good fishing days.

4. Keep an eye out for rain. Rain can be your friend or your enemy, depending on how hard it is. Light rain is excellent fishing weather, especially in warm weather. It blurs the waters surface, making it harder for the fish to see you. It also washes lots of insects into the water, making it a prime time for fish to eat. Hard rain stirs up mud, and makes it harder for fish to hunt, breathe, and navigate. The fish don’t want to be out in that weather any more than you do, which is good because hard rains also create unsafe fishing conditions.

Method 3. ​Taking Various Other Factors Into Account

1. Pay attention to bugs. Fish feeding activity is, of course, directly tied to insect activity. Smaller fish eat the insects, and game fish eat the smaller fish. As such, a hatch of flies or mosquitos is sure to create excellent fishing conditions. Just make sure you wear plenty of insect repellent.

2. Make the moon your friend. The moon controls the tides, which play a big role in fishing conditions. It is fairly easy to keep track of the tides by simply observing, but it can pay off to pay closer attention to the movements of the moon. Full moons, and times when the moon is close to the earth, tend to make for especially good fishing. There are lots of free online lunar calendars designed to help you find peak fishing hours.

3. Know your fish. Different types of fish prefer different water temperatures, times of day, and food. If you are fishing for a particular species, do your research. If you want to catch catfish, it won’t matter when you go out if you never venture from shallow waters.

4. Go fishing when you have the time. It’s all well and good to know when the fish will be out in force, but the truth is that most of us simply go fishing when we have the time for it. You can enjoy a lovely afternoon of fishing with some beers and a friend without ever catching a thing. Don’t get so wrapped up in finding the right time that you forget to have a good time.
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