What's the best artificial bait to use at the galveston jetties from a boat?
I'm fishing a tournament next weekend out by galveston bay and was wanting some suggestions on some good artificial and live bait options to catch specks, reds, and flounder. We need to get 5 specks, 2 reds, and 2 flounder.
2009-05-30 11:23:16 by Casey W
What is the best colored artificial bait for largemouth bass?
What si the best color for an artificial bait for largemouth bass? What type of artificial bait? (Is rubber worms really the best?) Or is it better to use live shiners? I am going to be fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida. (Anderson Park).
Thanks for all the help,
CarlitoforWWEChamp
In Florida Live shiners are the best bait going so give them a try , I like to fish them about 4 feet under a bobber . The bigger the shiners the better.
I have done well here in FL with purple colored worms , I like Culprit fire and ice color in 7.5 inch size Texas rigged
Here is a picture of the color of a fire and ice worm and an average FL bass I caught off it http://i9.tinypic.com/4l4ablh.jpg
2007-05-12 20:09:55 by SWAT
How to fish with artificial bait?
Is there anything special i need or need to do? Im going bass fishing in a lake and have never tried with only artificial bait.
Jigging . Go to a good bait and tackle shop and get the best advice for your area.
2009-05-16 17:49:23 by alyssa m
What is the best kind of artificial bait for sunfish, catfish, or trout?
I've been fishing in a small stream near my house and worms work great, but I want to try artificial baits also. And I already know about chicken livers and corn.
hey man, i really don't know about a whole lot of artificial baits for the ol kitty kitty fish. you said that you know about chicken liver and corn, but have you tried the stink baits. you can get stink baits that are made of different mixtures, but the one that i really like is the bait mae of shrimp and chicken blood. the stink baits are a dough so you can pack them on a hook and they will stay on better than chicken liver. the best hook that i have found that the baits stay on better with is a good sized trebble hook.
for the sunfish, a small broke back minnow 3"-4" or the all american favorite classic, the bettle spin. i like the bait that is black with green legs or the white body with a red dot on the back, i don't care what color legs that it has. the legs gives it a more life like look.
where i am living there isn't any trout fishing around here but what i have seen on the tv is probably the same thing that you already know. the best advice that i have are flies. i don't know what are the best but i have found all kinds of web sites on the net that may answer that one. we do fly fishing around here but it isn't for trout, just mostly sunfish and bass.
i hope that helps you out some. good luck and good fishin
2008-06-01 08:19:53 by guerilla
What is the best artificial bait to catch trout?
We fish in stocked trout streams. My kids hate using worms because their messy and they feel sorry for the worm. We have tried Powerbait and Yum but had no luck (even though some people swear by it). We never even got a bite. Any suggestions?
Plenty of excellent answer's already!
Here's another "route".
This may sound crazy, but "Stocked" Trout tend to favor "brownish balls about the size of a dime".
They are fed these when they are fingerlings at the hatchery's.
A brownish "ball-fly" soaked in trout attractant (or the new Berkley "Gulp" Earthworm flavored attractant), would be another presentation to try.
I have found that stocked Trout are almost ALWAYS harder to fool than "wild" ones.
To be honest, I don't know why!?!! Seems like it would be the other way around! (lol)
Well, you got some great answer's! Just wanted to throw in my 2 cent's. Hope it helps somewhat. Good luck!
2008-05-08 18:22:12 by sceptileptic
Who prefers to fish with live bait over artificial baits? What do you fish for?
What part of the country?
Depends on what I am fishing for. I prefer live bait, but usually what I do is have a few live bait poles and a few artificial poles rigged up. I fish in southeast Florida and I can't tell you how many times I have been sitting some live baits at the bottom, and something will be popping on the surface. I just like to diversify....you know put the odds a little more in my favor.
2009-01-08 10:58:12 by fishineasy™
Spring Fishing for Pike
Fishing for pike any time of the year is very exciting and spring fishing for pike is outstanding. Pike are active all year round, and many anglers target pike while ice fishing. Once the ice clears out in the spring, and the water begins to warm, pike will make their way into warmer water getting ready to spawn.
The Best Place to find Pike
Thus, the best place to find pike during the spring is in back bays with shallower water. Marinas for example, are great locations to find pike. Marinas are generally located in protected areas & the water typically warms up sooner.
Effective Ways to Catch Pike
Pike Fishing
One of the most effective ways to catch pike during this time of year is to fish suspended with the use of a bobber. Typically, you would leave about 3 to 4 feet of line below your bobber to your baited hook.
It’s best to use live bait or cut bait, but artificial bait will work as well – it just needs to be fished differently. You can let your live bait or cut bait sit in one spot, while you are waiting for a hit – but artificial bait will need to be moved.
When using artificial bait, 3 to 4 feet below your bobber, you would cast it out, let your line settle, then pull your bobber toward you a foot or so, then pause & let your line settle again. Continue with this process until you have retrieved you bait & then cast out again and do this again.
Best Casting Practices
You should vary your casts into different areas, in order to cover more water, and if you are using artificial baits below your bobber, be sure that your artificial bait remains in a horizontal position, as that is most natural and will provoke more strikes. The artificial bait that works best is any soft plastic, minnow imitator style bait. Scented is better that unscented.
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