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Starting to go fishing with my dad in dams in Northern Ireland using floats and fly fishing. Not too sure what fish are in the dam but i think theres pike so whats the best method for fishing pike (+ give some tips becasue ive just learned basics!) all help and info appreciated thanks!
2009-05-29 14:16:37 by Zac
If you can, I would very much appreciate mentions of actual areas in Southern California that you know these lures are effective. Also, best areas for shallow water fishing and what fish are there? I know that its alot of questions but as much info as you can please.
I only fish for bass, so here is my list for bass. I would try Rebel pop-r's in different sizes and colors. Hula poppers, heddons zara spook for big bass, try different propeller lures, the Rapala original floating minnow. Try some different frogs that can float over weeds, and provoke vicious strikes, you could also try different floating plastic baits from 3x by strike king, they have all sorts of plastics that float like lizards, worms, crawfish, etc... I live in PA, but there are alot of constants in bass fishing. If your not producing fish, vary your retrieve speed, and technique. In clear water use realistic lures, in cloudy water use brighter lures like firetiger, in muddy waters try lures that make noise so the fish can zero in on them. A few examples are spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and wide wobble crankbaits. Same with at night, use noisy lures. But I have also got fish at night with worms, which don't make any noise. Try different things till you hit the right lure. Tight lines
2006-05-25 15:09:40 by lefty lucky
I want to take up fishing as I live close to a river, I know how to fish as I learned when I was younger. My problem is that I have no idea what type of rod to buy. The rules on fishing in this river say no spinning, bait fishing only and no floats.This river has Salmon, Perch, and Pike. I have no idea if that helps but I'll tell you anyway. I had no idea how many types of rods there were and I need some help.
Thanks In Advance,
JD
Is the river current strong, if so, go with something sturdy, not one that has a lot of bend in it. Can't go wrong with the Shakespear Ugly Stick.
2009-05-08 12:50:00 by JD
Hi,
I know it sounds totally daft, but me and a mate used lead plates hung off the end of a lake jetty, connected to the frame & HT lead of a lawnmower.
I shoulted "PULL" as a pike went past the plates, Dave duly pulled on the starter rope, and said fish floated to the surface.
Oh we let it recover, and returned it, but any other daft ideas about catching fish ?
Bob
No, but I could see how it would work, need to be pretty good on the timing.
How about an old WW2 army telephone, the crank type that creates an electrical charge?
Then you could say "your just calling them up"
2008-04-09 04:13:26 by Bob the Boat
I usually fish the floating rapals but I am going to a deep river in about a month that has walleye, lm/sm bass, pike, rainbow, brook, and brown trout and others...have any tips...the water is probably 15-20 feet deep.
i use x-raps and husky jerks...i throw it out and retrieve it slowly and steadily...you can pause your retrieve and the the lure works itself
2008-03-13 20:05:10 by Addicted2Fishing
Hello i basically want to learn a lot more about fishing...i live in Ireland in Co Meath and am only 15 so wont be able to travel long distances to fish!..I have a rod(10 foot 9 inches),reel,hooks,floats,weights,spinners and so on...I fish on my local river (blackwater which holds plenty of perch and trout and also has pike,tench,hybrids,eel,bream and roach in places)...i also fish on stocked lakes and dont fly fish(but would love to learn)....i fish with worms,swetcorn and maggets...i would love to know how to fish with bolies and stuff like that...i also want to learn more about rigs and all tha stuff...i want a very informative website for begginners and would also like an answer from someone who is experienced and is used to fishing in a climate like irelands...NO STUPID ANSWERS....
A 10`9`` rod for freshwater seems a little overkill, meaning its really heavy for the lures and bait you`ll be using. A rod that long is usually for saltwater surf fishing so you can cast it over the waves. None the less, one of the best things I did when I started fishing as a kid was to keep a fishing log book. Just use a simple notebook and record the air temp water temp, cloud cover, rain/wind etc, time of day, the day month year, the place you fished, the structure- rocks/submerged logs/lilly pads/drops offs/etc, the baits/lures you are using- their style and colors, and then what you caught, if anything. Even after a year you will start noticing trends and patterns to when the fish will bite what they like and what they dont like.
As you would with any lake or stream dont think like the fish think like the bait. Match the colors to bait you see in the lake bc thats what they are feeding on. If you see a lot of worms or after a rain you go fishing use worms since they get washed into the lakes, if you see nymphs or larvae use them. If you see baitfish use a lure that matches their size or color.
2009-04-15 06:06:13 by fordie
