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How To Fish In A River With A Strong Current

Whether you are a new angler or looking to expand your abilities, it’s a good idea to know how to fish in different circumstances. Many people feel that you can’t fish in a running current. This is untrue. In fact, with the right understanding, you can fish in a current quite successfully. Let’s take a closer look at the process.

How To Fish In A River With A Strong Current

How To Fish In A River With A Strong Current

You need to understand the water flow

The key to successfully fishing in the current lies with understanding hydrodynamic theory. This is basically the study of how water moves. This theory goes way beyond just checking the tides. For starters, water movement is crucial in creating the topography of a system.

Water movement will expose reefs, scours out drop offs, forms sandbars, isolates islands and opens or closes river mouths or inlets. All of these influence the flow of water. The terms used by fishermen are “pools”, “riffles” and “runs”. A mixture of these elements creates flows and depth changes. These changes help to form habitats that hold and concentrate fish.

It is helpful to understand that pools are deep sections of a stream with slow water, riffles are shallow sections with fast, turbulent water usually formed by running over hard bottom and runs are deeper sections of a stream with fast water but little or no obvious turbulence.

In the presence of current, the volume of water needed to pass this constricted point “riffles” the water through at an increased speed as you have half the depth to move the same volume of water. The riffling effect is created by pressure waves, upwellings and turbulence. A riffle is easy to spot, just look for areas where there is an increase in the speed and flow of water.

Once the water hits the deeper edge of a riffle it settles down and you usually have a run. This means that there is still fast flowing water that usually holds large predatory fish.

You will notice that around prominent points or bends in a river, there are deep pools where the water runs slower.

These three water features can be found within a water system. But there is another feature to look for – eddies.

Most rivers have obstacles that break up the flow of the water and these usually create eddies. Eddies are a disturbance in the speed and direction of the current. It is also somewhere that a fish may use to ambush prey or take a rest.

So where are the fish?

You need to understand the traits of the fish you are hunting, in order to know where to find them in a strong current system.

For example, the bream is a known forager and is quite adapted to fast running water. Catching bream in a riffle is a smart choice because they are using the current to feed on crustaceans and mollusks that are exposed or dislodged by the fast running water.

How can I fish successfully?

There are two ideal ways of fishing in a strong current. You can cast from a stationary boat and casting from a drifting boat. In this case, stationary refers to using an iPilot.

With the iPilot in spot lock mode, you have the ability to fish in runs or eddies. The water flow is ideal for cast and retrieve. The basic technique is to cast up current and then work the lures back to the boat. Fish will sit nose into the current and when you work your lure back to the boat, the lure will be coming in a natural direction for the fish. You can use a similar technique when fishing in eddies. You should be sure to position down current of a pylon or point, cast into the faster flowing water and bringing the lure back into the slower water. It is interesting to note that the line of water movement usually holds bait and, in turn, predatory fish waiting nearby. Remember to always fish as light as you can. The lighter your lead the more natural the presentation.

The second technique used to fish in currents is from a drifting boat. You can do this for both riffles and pools. Since the water in a riffle is usually rushing through, casting up current from a stationary boat will have the lure back to the boat before it’s had a chance to work the bottom.

If you are in a drifting boat, a lure that is moving at the same speed with the current and the boat, will be able to get down deep. The key here is to cast ahead of the boat in the direction of the current. This allows the fish see the lure well before getting spooked by the boat.

You can also drift fish in a pool. Remember that pools have a slower flow and can be large expanses of water. A solid technique to use here is to drift through making casts to the shore and the working the lure down the embankment into the deeper sections of the water. Once again, you can use the iPilot to help decide the rate of drift, but basically you should place a cast every 5-10m along the shore. When fishing in a pool, you might have better success sticking to the edges and drop-offs, instead of the middle.

Other helpful tips

  • Plastic tube baits are often overlooked. Truthfully, they are a good option for catching bass, walleye, pike and crappie.
  • Use a two-anchor system for your boat. This helps make your boat steady and less likely to rock.
  • Wearing polarized sunglasses can be very helpful. Remember that the sun and moving water will play tricks on your eyes. Having a good pair of polarized glasses will lessen the effects of glare.

Conclusion

Many people often overlook the bounty of fish to be caught in fast moving currents. However, to be successful, you have to understand the currents and how to cast appropriately for it. Once you have an understanding of this you open yourself up to some nice fishing.

Brook Trout Spawning : Everything You Need To Know

If you are an avid angler, or just interested in freshwater fishing, you probably have heard about brook trout. These fish are interesting and have some pretty neat information if you dig a little bit deeper. Here is a closer look into brook trout and their spawning habits.

Before we go any further, it is important to realize that brook trout are not actually trout. They are in fact, members of the char genus, which is part of the salmon family. These fish are native to the eastern portion of North America, as well as Canada. These fish are found in freshwater rivers and streams and are known to be fighters, as well as for their distinctive colors.

The spawning behavior of the brook trout is perhaps the most important aspect of its life. It is crucial for their survival as a species. During peak spawning, the brook trout will exhibit certain behaviors that are distinct for males and females and they have certain environmental conditions that need to be met as well.

Brook Trout Spawning-Everything You Need To Know

Brook Trout Spawning-Everything You Need To Know

What are the environmental requirements for brook trout to spawn?

Brook trout spawning behavior is directly influenced by fluctuations in water temperature. When the warm summer water starts to give way to cooling fall water, the brook trout begin their annual spawning.

Once the water temperature drops to between 40-49° F, brook trout spawning season starts in earnest. If for some reason water temperatures rise above 55° F during the spawning season, there is the strong possibility that there will be a negative effect on the success of the next generation of fish.

Any sudden rise in water temperature that lasts more than a few weeks will cause brook trout to delay spawning. The issue here is that it will cause the fry to be born much later in the springtime.

These fry will then struggle to gain enough in size and weight in order to survive their first winter. In addition, later hatched trout are far less likely to be mature enough to spawn their first year.

At what age is a brook trout ready to spawn?

Brook trout are considered to be fast developing fish. Trout that are born in the early spring can be ready to spawn in that same year. Female trout develop quicker than male fish. This means that female brook trout are sexually mature and ready to spawn in their first year. Some males may reach sexual maturity and can be ready to spawn in that first year of life too. However, the general consensus is that female brook trout are ready to spawn in the first year and all males should be ready to spawn by their second year.

What is the life cycle of an egg?

Brook trout enter their spawning season in early September and it can run through October depending on water temperatures.

The egg incubation period is from 95-100 days. This is also influenced by water temperature.

After about 100 days, the eggs will begin to hatch and the fry will start to emerge. This usually happens sometime between February and March. The earlier the fry hatch, the easier it will be for them during their first winter. No male fry born in April will be ready to spawn during their first year. As the spawn begins, males will try to force the females into shallow water that have gravel bottoms. If the female is willing, she will then select a good site and start building a redd.

A redd is a salmon form of a nest. These nests resemble little mounds of gravel.

As the female is building the redd, the male trout will begin its courtship activity. This involves the male brook trout darting and quivering next to the working female. He may also swim up against her and touch her with his fins.

During the spawn, the female will lay hundreds of eggs and the male will fertilize them. After the spawn, the female brook trout covers the eggs by sweeping pebbles near the downstream portion of the redd. This action helps to build a wall which will protect the eggs from being swept downstream. After she finishes her first redd, the female may move upstream and start making a new redd.

Physical changes of spawning brook trout

Male brook trout undergo changes in physical appearance during spawning. The lower portion of the body will turn deep orange or even a bright red. Even more noticeable in males is the development of the trademark kype jaw. All male brook trout’s lower jaws will develop this hook shape. Some will be mild while, while older males have very defined hooks.

Other interesting facts

  • The total number of eggs a female brook trout can lay depends greatly on both the size and fitness of the female. Larger, healthier females will lay more eggs than younger ones.
  • During their first years of life, female brook trout will only lay 100 eggs. As the female matures and her body grows, it is possible that she could lay between 400-600 eggs for fertilization.
  • The brook trout eggs are slightly denser than water. This enables them to sink to the bottom and be able to resist being moved by currents. Stronger currents or rainbow trout rooting through the redd mounds can cause the eggs to be carried away.
  • Newly hatched brook trout fry are very vulnerable to predators in their early days. The fry will immediately seek out shelter and look to hide in submerged vegetation, submerged timber, large rocks, or in the shallow water closest to the shoreline.
  • The brook trout fry will eat zooplankton and tiny insects. Once they grow large enough, they will start to head out to deeper water start eating larger prey.
  • Brook trout will swim about a mile in order to spawn.

Conclusion

Brook trout make for some interesting fishing. This member of the salmon family is native to the eastern United States and Canada. Under the right conditions, these fish are known to spawn plentifully. Be sure to check local regulations in regards to you being able to “take” them during spawning season.

Do Crickets Make Good Fishing Bait?

Many people enjoy fishing. It is a hobby that is both relaxing and competitive. It is also an activity that many people enjoy while on vacation and they find themselves passing on their enjoyment of fishing to younger generations.

Fishing does not necessarily require a lot of equipment. In its simplest form you need a rod and some bait. Over time however, companies have developed highly specialized rods, reels and lures. These are all great options, but what about getting back to the basics. What exactly do you really need when heading out for the day?

Some people would argue that the bait you use is the most important aspect of fishing. After all, the bait is what attracts the fish to your line, hopefully. So, it stands to reason that good bait is key. To be sure, you can find all types of bait at your local tackle shop. You could also go with an old stand-by and simply dig some worms up. But you would be missing a very versatile and often overlooked bait- crickets.

Do Crickets Make Good Fishing Bait

Do Crickets Make Good Fishing Bait

Would a fish eat crickets?

Crickets can definitely become a part of many fish diets during the late summer and fall months. This is due to the fact that bank disturbances as well as rain runoff wash crickets into streams and ponds. In addition, both crickets and grasshoppers are known to look before they leap when it comes to fleeing a person or animal. Unfortunately for them, they often land right in a pond or stream.

Although crickets are not as common a food source for fish during the summer as grasshoppers are, they are still enjoyed and gobbled up by the average bluegill or trout. For many small and even medium-sized game fish, crickets are considered a natural food item.

What types of fish eat crickets?

You can safely assume that most freshwater game fish and bait fish will readily consume crickets. Take note that an adult northern pike is not going to eat a cricket, but a fingerling pike will. Even the mightiest of freshwater fish like muskies, pike, flathead catfish, and striped bass, start their lives consuming small insects, tiny fish, and plankton.

With this is mind, you can reasonably expect to catch trout, bluegills, crappie, yellow perch, along with young bass and small walleye by using crickets. You may even catch bullheads and small channel catfish with crickets. Brook trout and bluegills seem to really search out crickets too. In fact, crickets can be almost as good as worms and grasshoppers for catching bluegills.

What is the best season to use crickets as bait?

Crickets are versatile can be used as bait year-round. However, most fishermen find the most success using them in the late spring and summer time of year when the bugs are out and panfish are feeding heavily on the surface of the water. May through mid-August seems to be the popular time of year when crickets are most prevalent and they end up becoming fish food. By the end of August, though, conditions are usually changing and crickets are prepping for Fall.

It is interesting to note that while crickets seem to catch the most fish during the summer, many ice fishermen have had great success using crickets on a jig head for catching yellow perch, bluegills, crappie, and brook trout through the ice. If your bait shop carries crickets during the winter, you are in luck. But don’t be surprised if you will need to go to your local pet shop to buy feeder crickets.

How do you bait a cricket on a hook?

There are a few different ways to bait a cricket on the hook, but most of them require you to pierce the cricket. This unfortunately puts a hole in the exoskeleton, which results in loss of motion and ultimately death. The simplest and most common way to hook a cricket is to thread the hook through the thorax behind the head. This will also give you the best hold of the cricket on the hook.

Can you bait a cricket without piercing it?

If you can, it might be nice to have the cricket alive and moving in order to attract the fish. The only way you can bait a cricket without piercing it is with special bait thread. With this thread, you would simply wrap a cricket in place around the hook. This method can be tricky; you do not want to use too much thread or the fish won’t buy it and you also do not want to crush the cricket. It is a good idea to make a couple loops of the bait thread around the cricket and hook. The bait thread is a nice option since it has a more natural color that will be harder for sharp-eyed fish to detect.

Other benefits to using crickets as bait

Another great reason for using crickets as bait is their sound. There is a theory that says that the sound crickets make create vibrations in the water that lure fish. Remember that crickets do not need to be sank too deeply to attract fish. In fact, a fishing bobber is used to keep that from happening.

Remember that fish respond rather uniquely, and abundantly, to crickets. While female crickets hone in on males with ‘trills’ most stimulating to them, fish are thought to be attracted to crickets because of their scent.

Final thoughts

Fishing is an enjoyable sport and hobby. Today it is possible to buy the best rod, reel and bait at any tackle shop or sporting goods store. However, if you want to get back to the basics and have a readily available bait supply, take a second look at crickets.

Crickets make up a reasonable part of the fish diet. They are available in the yard or at a bait shop. In addition, there are theories that fish are attracted to the vibrations and or the scent of crickets. You have nothing to lose and quite possibly a successful catch to gain by trying crickets as bait next time you set out to go fishing.

What Is A Fish Finder And How Does It Work?

When fishing one of the biggest complaints people have is not catching any fish. If you are new to the sport, then you don’t want to go out for hours and get no bites. Well, if you use a fish finder, then this will no longer happen. For experienced fishers, some people just like to go out and relax and don’t really care about catching fish. For new people, however, and for some fishers, they want to catch fish. Using a fish finder makes catching fish easier. Read on to learn all you need to know about fish finders. Learn what they are and also how they work.

What Is A Fish Finder And How Does It Work

What Is A Fish Finder And How Does It Work

What is a Fish Finder?

So, the first thing we are going to cover is what a fish finder is. Well, as the name suggests, it is a tool that is used to help you find fish. The way the tool works is it is an echo sounder or sonar device. This means that it puts out invisible waves and if they hit something they bounce back to the device. The fish finder then compiles the information and lets you know where the fish is. They can also tell how deep the water is.

The wave making a part is only one part of the fish finder though. The other part of the fish finder is a screen. The screen is normally LCD today, but older models they are CRT. The screen on the fish finder is the main part you will be looking at. On the screen will be around the image with a line that is spinning around.

When a fish is detected a dot will pop up when the line gets to that spot. The line spinning is the fish finder updating. More advanced and newer fish finders however don’t display this way anymore. Read on to learn how the displays on them work.

When do you use a fish finder?

So, this brings us to the question of when you might use a fish finder. Well, you obviously use it when you are fishing, but what kind of fishing exactly?

Well, the main time a fish finder is used is when you are doing boat fishing. The fish finder is hooked onto the end or front of the boat and it hangs down into the water. You can use it however on any type of water.

It can be used for lake or pond fishing, river fishing, or large bodies of water such as ocean fishing. The key is to just make sure you have the right type of fish finder for the type of fishing. You want to make sure the one you have can be used and work in salt water if you are doing ocean fishing.

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How does it work?

So, we have briefly touched on how a fish finder works, but here in this section, we will get into the more scientific explanation. This is important, especially when trying to find a good quality fish finder and when looking at the different types. The scientific way that a fish finder works is it transmits an electrical impulse. The impulse, however, is not the thing that actually travels out into the water though. Instead, the impulse is changed into a sound wave using a transducer or hydrophone. The transducer or hydrophone is mounted on the hull of the boat and is what is under the water.

The sound wave travels out and if it hits something it bounces back. When it gets back to the device it calculates how long it took the wave to get back and the size of the wave that made it back to calculate the position, size, and shape of the fish. The better the fish finder you have the more detail is given because a stronger pulse is being sent out more often. The signal is applied and sent to the display for you to see where the fish is at.

Kinds of Fish Finders

So, now that you know what fish finders are and how they work we can go into the different kinds of fish finders. There are three main kinds of fish finders available. They are standalone fish finders, combination fishfinder/chart plotter, and networked system fish finders. Depending on how serious of fisher you are will probably determine which kind is best for you. In this article and section, we are only going to give a brief break down of each type.

A standalone fishfinder is like the name says just a regular simple fish finder. They normally have large screens, but just show where fish are. These are the kinds that have the spinning circle on the display to show you where the fish are at. They are the best bang for your buck but they are not the fanciest. They get the job done though and are great for people that just like basic fishing.

The next kind is a fish finder and chart plotter. These fish finders are fancier than standalone units. They have a GPS to help you navigate to where the fish are, but they also have the regular screen of a basic unit. Most basic fish finders these days can have a GPS attached to them which will turn them into a combo unit. Also, most char plotters can be turned into combo units if you just add a black box sounder module. You also might have to install a transducer with it to be able to do this.

The last kind of fish finder is a network attached fish finder. This kind will display a full-fledged map of the area you are fishing with where you are located as well as where the fish are located. They can be used with many types of systems including radar, raster, and vector GPS charts. Many also allow Bluetooth and wifi and SiriusXM. You can use multiple displays and technology is getting better every year. These are the kind used on big boats, for fishing tournaments, or by people really into fishing.

Conclusion

Their is a lot more advanced details that you can learn about fish finders such as display specs information and transducer information, but that is more detailed then this basic article needs to get. The key of these articles is to just explain to you what a fish finder is and how it works. It also covers the main basic types. After reading this though you should now have a better understanding of what a fish finder is, what it is used for, and other basic knowledge. That way you can figure out if you might want to start using one when you are fishing.

What Is A Fish Finder And How Does A Fish Finder Work?

When fishing one of the biggest complaints people have is not catching any fish. If you are new to the sport, then you don’t want to go out for hours and get no bites. Well, if you use a fish finder, then this will no longer happen.

For experienced fishers, some people just like to go out and relax and don’t really care about catching fish. For new people, however, and for some fishers, they want to catch fish. Using a fish finder makes catching fish easier. Read on to learn all you need to know about fish finders. Learn what they are and also how they work.

What Is A Fish Finder And How Does It Work?

What Is A Fish Finder And How Does It Work?

What is a Fish Finder?

So, the first thing we are going to cover is what a fish finder is. Well, as the name suggests, it is a tool that is used to help you find fish. The way the tool works is it is an echo sounder or sonar device. This means that it puts out invisible waves and if they hit something they bounce back to the device. The fish finder then compiles the information and lets you know where the fish is. They can also tell how deep the water is.

The wave making a part is only one part of the fish finder though. The other part of the fish finder is a screen. The screen is normally LCD today, but older models they are CRT. The screen on the fish finder is the main part you will be looking at. On the screen will be around the image with a line that is spinning around. When a fish is detected a dot will pop up when the line gets to that spot. The line spinning is the fish finder updating. More advanced and newer fish finders however don’t display this way anymore. Read on to learn how the displays on them work.

When do you use a fish finder?

So, this brings us to the question of when you might use a fish finder. Well, you obviously use it when you are fishing, but what kind of fishing exactly? Well, the main time a fish finder is used is when you are doing boat fishing. The fish finder is hooked onto the end or front of the boat and it hangs down into the water. You can use it however on any type of water. It can be used for lake or pond fishing, river fishing, or large bodies of water such as ocean fishing. The key is to just make sure you have the right type of fish finder for the type of fishing. You want to make sure the one you have can be used and work in salt water if you are doing ocean fishing.

How does a Fish Finder work?

So, we have briefly touched on how a fish finder works, but here in this section, we will get into the more scientific explanation. This is important, especially when trying to find a good quality fish finder and when looking at the different types. The scientific way that a fish finder works is it transmits an electrical impulse. The impulse, however, is not the thing that actually travels out into the water though. Instead, the impulse is changed into a sound wave using a transducer or hydrophone. The transducer or hydrophone is mounted on the hull of the boat and is what is under the water.

The sound wave travels out and if it hits something it bounces back. When it gets back to the device it calculates how long it took the wave to get back and the size of the wave that made it back to calculate the position, size, and shape of the fish. The better the fish finder you have the more detail is given because a stronger pulse is being sent out more often. The signal is applied and sent to the display for you to see where the fish is at.

Kinds of Fish Finders

So, now that you know what fish finders are and how they work we can go into the different kinds of fish finders. There are three main kinds of fish finders available. They are standalone fish finders, combination fishfinder/chart plotter, and networked system fish finders. Depending on how serious of fisher you are will probably determine which kind is best for you. In this article and section, we are only going to give a brief break down of each type.

A standalone fishfinder is like the name says just a regular simple fish finder. They normally have large screens, but just show where fish are. These are the kinds that have the spinning circle on the display to show you where the fish are at. They are the best bang for your buck but they are not the fanciest. They get the job done though and are great for people that just like basic fishing.

The next kind is a fish finder and chart plotter. These fish finders are fancier than standalone units. They have a GPS to help you navigate to where the fish are, but they also have the regular screen of a basic unit. Most basic fish finders these days can have a GPS attached to them which will turn them into a combo unit. Also, most char plotters can be turned into combo units if you just add a black box sounder module. You also might have to install a transducer with it to be able to do this.

The last kind of fish finder is a network attached fish finder. This kind will display a full-fledged map of the area you are fishing with where you are located as well as where the fish are located. They can be used with many types of systems including radar, raster, and vector GPS charts. Many also allow Bluetooth and wifi and SiriusXM. You can use multiple displays and technology is getting better every year. These are the kind used on big boats, for fishing tournaments, or by people really into fishing.

Conclusion

Their is a lot more advanced details that you can learn about fish finders such as display specs information and transducer information, but that is more detailed then this basic article needs to get. The key of these articles is to just explain to you what a fish finder is and how it works. It also covers the main basic types. After reading this though you should now have a better understanding of what a fish finder is, what it is used for, and other basic knowledge. That way you can figure out if you might want to start using one when you are fishing

What Is Difference Between Fly Fishing Vs Spin Fishing? Which Is Better?

There are two main kinds of fishing, and both have their pros and cons. The two types of fishing are fly fishing and spin fishing. If you asked an avid fisherman though which one is better, then they would probably give you a precise answer between the two and explain to you why they feel their choice is the superior choice.

Well, in this article we will look at the differences between fly fishing and spin fishing and explain what each one is. This way after reading this article you can choose for yourself if you want to learn to fly fish or spin fish and help you pick which form of fishing is your favorite.

What Is Difference Between Fly Fishing Vs Spin Fishing

What Is Difference Between Fly Fishing Vs Spin Fishing

Difference in Intent

The best way to understand the difference between fly fishing and spin fishing is to first look at the difference in intent of each type of fishing. If you understand the intent or point of that type of each type of fishing, then you can better make a choice on which kind you prefer. We can then get into the other differences use as gear, and it will make more sense for you why those differences exist after you understand the differences in intent.

The purpose of fly fishing is to fool a fish with the use of an artificial fly. These flies are made out of animal pieces such as feathers and hair. The desire of a fly fisherman is to challenge his skills using a more difficult form of fishing while still being able to catch as many fish as possible during the experience or time allotted. The concept of challenging oneself is a key focus with fly fishing. Also, the challenge factor makes many people see it as the more pure form of fishing and also see it as more peaceful. Also, fly fisherman will tell you that trout are more attracted to flies than lures so that they will catch more. However, these days fly fisherman are catching all kinds of fish using their fly gear and technique, so fly fishing isn’t just for trout anymore.

The purpose behind spin fishing is to just catch a lot of fish with as little work as possible. Also, it is easier to catch a wider variety of fish with spin fishing if you aren’t focused on catching one specific type of fish. Certain lures and crankbaits can only be used with spin fishing giving it an edge over fly fishing. The true intent of spin fishing and result driven and less work than fly fishing. Normally spin fishing also takes less skill than fly fishing.

Casting

Some of the less skill required with spin fishing is due to the casting techniques between spin fishing and fly fishing. Both forms of fishing use very different forms of casting. For spin fishing, you use a single caste. This means you lift the rod up and then hold down the button which releases pressure off the line. You then flick the rod forward, and the line comes out. The line stops coming out when the lure and bobber hit the water. Then you just let the hook set where it landed until you get a bite. Sometimes you might reel the line in a little or wiggle it, but you won’t do a whole lot of moving of the line.

The opposite can be said about fly fishing. With fly fishing, you have a lot of movement of the line. This so the fake fly on the end of the line will look like a real one. With fly fishing, you use a special double cast technique. Another name for fly fishing casting is a false cast. When fly fishing you make a backcast followed by a forward cast. You move the rod backward and then snap it forward bending the rod midair. You then repeat this to draw out the line. This technique is used over and over, and the line and rod very rarely stop moving. It can take a lot of practice to get good at casting a fly rod, which is why it is considered harder. There is a lot more movement which means a lot more chances for you as the fisher to mess up. It is also more active because you are constantly casting where unlike spin fishing you let the rod sit until you get a bite once you cast.

Baiting

The next difference between the two we will look at is baiting. We have already discussed that fly fishing uses flies which are made up of feathers, hair, and other materials. Flies normally site on the surface of the water and do not sink. There are wet flies and dry flies, and each is used to catch different fish or at different types of years. You can even have small flies that imitate nymphs and other small insects that fish eat. The point of the fly and why you constantly want it moving is to trick the fish, so it thinks it is a small bug on the surface of the water.

The bait for spin fishing, however, can vary from person to person. For spin fishing, you can use lures, synthetic bait, or live bait and most of the time whatever kind of bait you are using will sink or be below the water surface. Lures are metal pieces that are reflective, synthetic bait is just plastic worms and bugs, and live bait you know are live worms or other things. The variety in the bait can help you catch a variety of fish, and you can use different bait depending on what you want to catch as some fish respond better to certain kinds of bait.

If you really want to increase your chances of catching things, then you can research the type of insects on a specific body of water at a certain time and match your bait accordingly. This works really well with fly fishing, but can also be done with spin fishing.

Gear

Outside of the different types of bait you also have other gear differences. For fly fishing, you use a special fly rod and this cost more than a typical spin rod. With a fly rod you have a special real that doesn’t lock, so the line can keep going out, and you constantly have to reel it back in to make adjustments with your cast. However, fly rods are light and so is the line you use, so the repeated casting motion doesn’t drain your energy.

Spin fishing rods are cheaper than fly rods, but they are heavier. The reels you use for spin fishing also lock the line, so you have to press a button to caste and sometimes also to reel. The line you use for spin fishing is heavier. This is to help the line travel farther since you only get one caste and also to give it more strength when reeling because a spin fishing rod has a lot less give than a fly fishing rod. A fly rod will bend a decent amount, but a spin rod will not.

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Type of Water

The last thing we will talk about when it comes to spin fishing vs. fly fishing is the type of water it is done in. Normally spin fishing is done on still water such as a lake or pond and fly fishing is done of moving water such as a river. However, these days this does not have to be the case. You can do either type of fishing on either type of water. Also, both types can be done from a boat, the shore, or waded out in the water. It doesn’t really matter where you are fishing when it comes to the technique you choose to use it just matters on if you have the right gear or not.

Conclusion

Spin fishing is generally the easier kind of fishing because you only cast once and then wait. It is easy to learn how to do a spin fishing cast. Fly fishing, on the other hand, is harder because you constantly have to cast, however just because it might be harder at first doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth it to learn if you want too. Both types of fishing are good, and with both fly fishing and spin fishing, you can catch a lot of fish. After reading this, you now know the differences between spin fishing vs. fly fishing. You know the main difference is the intent and casting technique, but you also know that they use different gear. Now you can choose which to try and figure out which method you prefer between fly fishing vs. spin fishing.

What Is Fluorocarbon Fishing Line? Everything You Need To Know!

Today, there is a wide range of fishing lines on the market. We do not just mean because of the different diameters and weights either.

When we are referring to the various fishing line, we are talking about the different materials that they can be made out of. In this article, we will look at one of those materials and that is fluorocarbon fishing lines.

This material is a newer option, so you may not know much about it. That means you are in the right place though because in this article we will cover everything you need to know about fluorocarbon fishing line from what it is to who should use it. Read on to learn all the benefits and disadvantages of fluorocarbon line.

What Is Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

What Is Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

What Is Fluorocarbon Fishing Line?

Before getting into the fishing properties of fluorocarbon fishing line, we will get into what it is. Fluorocarbon line is made from a polymer called polyvinylidene fluoride. A polymer is a synthetic or natural compound that has smaller molecules bond to form larger ones through a chemical process. Over time the way fluorocarbon line has been made has changed. Since it is a chemical process that makes it, they can adjust the amount and degree of the different chemicals in the polyvinylidene fluoride to help give the line the beneficial properties while reducing the bad

Benefits of Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

Benefits of Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

Benefits of Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

There is a wide range of good properties that come with fluorocarbon line. The first that is most important for fishing is that the line is practically invisible in water. This is because the refractive index of the line is almost the same as that of water. The refractive index is how much light is bent when it passes thru an object. For fluorocarbon line, a similar enough light is bent that for fish and other animals in the water it appears to bend the same amount of light as the water does. This makes it so fish don’t see the fluorocarbon line and makes them easier to catch.

The next benefit that fluorocarbon lines have over other materials is their strength. When it comes to fishing strength of the line can mean a variety of things. The main one though that people will think of is the break strength. Fluorocarbon is strong, and it takes a lot of force to snap the line. Also, if you are fishing for bigger or strong fish, you can up the diameter of the line and gain strength without scaring away a potential catch.

This has to do with being invisible in the water which we have already covered. Other things that can be meant by strength though is the rubbing strength or ability to handle abrasiveness. Fluorocarbon lines can handle rubbing against things better than their nylon monofilament counterparts. Lastly, UV light does not weaken fluorocarbon lines. UV light has no effect on the polymer in the fluorocarbon, but UV light does weaken nylon, so the fluorocarbon will last longer and keep its strength.

Another benefit of fluorocarbon line is that it is more sensitive and has better hooking power. Since the molecules in the fluoro are tightly packed, it allows the line to transmit energy better. This means that you can feel small bites easier or your lure ticking the bottom. This intensified information can be felt from further away, so even if you cast long, you can feel it. The increased sensitivity also allows the fluoro line to sink faster allowing for less slack and bow. Tied into this and the fact that fluorocarbon lines don’t stretch as much you can get stronger hooks even at a distance. You can drive the hook home because it is easier to control the tighter line.

The last positive about fluorocarbon lines is that they are waterproof. This may seem odd to think about since you are throwing it into the water, but it is a really important thing. That is because as a normal fishing line gets wet, it will start acting differently. A fluorocarbon line, on the other hand, will behave the same on the last cast as it did on the first cast. This is good because you will know what to expect from the line when you go to real in your catch.

What about negatives of  Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

The biggest issue with fluorocarbon line is its manageability. Fluorocarbon is stiffer and has more memory than the other types of line. This means that it likes to stay the way that it already is and normally that is straight. Spooling fluorocarbon lines it can be a struggle. However, like has been mentioned, since they can change the number of chemicals in the line, they have been able to make some fluorocarbon line that is more easily spooled and manageable.

The next issue that comes up with fluorocarbon line is the shock strength. While it is stronger than a monoline, it is not as strong as a super line. This means that if it has a good shock to it, then the line can snap. However, since it is stealthy, you can up the diameter and get more strength without making the line more visible, so you can still use it. Also, loosening your drag can help compensate if you don’t want to get to too thick of a line. Tied into the strength is also knot strength. You need to make sure to wet down fluorocarbon before tying a knot or else it will come loose. As long as you wet the line first though, the knot will hold just fine.

The last thing that can be an issue with fluorocarbon line as to do with the sink rate. While it can be good that it sinks fast, it can also be bad. This is because if you want to fish the top layer of the water, it can be hard to do with fluorocarbon line since it sinks so well.

When to use?

So now that you know all the positives and negatives of fluorocarbon line the question becomes when you should use it. Well, the only times you shouldn’t consider the fluorocarbon line is when you want to fish the top layer of the water. Since it sinks so well, it is pretty hard to be able to fish the top. Any other time fluorocarbon line should be an option that you consider because of the benefits.

Fluorocarbon line should especially be used if you want to fish the bottom of the body of water. This is because it can pin bait near the bottom easily. Also, since it is strong and can handle abrasion, it is good for deep fishing because it won’t get caught up and break in the things at the bottom. Fluorocarbon is also great to use if you are fishing for things that get spooked easily by the line. Since fluorocarbon is hard to see it won’t scare fish away.

Other times to use fluorocarbon is if you are fishing for larger things and need extra strength from a thicker line, but still, be hidden. If you are fishing for fast fish, then fluorocarbon is good as well since you can feel the slightest of bites and set the hook fast, previously, and strongly.  Also, if you are going to be fishing for a long day fluorocarbon is good because you won’t have to worry about changing your line from it getting too wet.

Conclusion

Fluorocarbon line is a great all around line. It has a lot of positives such as not being visible in the water and the strength with not too many negatives. The only downside that can’t be countered somehow is the quick sinking of the line. The rest you can alter some things. It used to be fluorocarbon was too hard to manage, but since it is a polymer, they have been able to make it a lot more manageable. Now the fluorocarbon line is a great go-to line for many situations, and you should give it a try the next time you are out fishing.Source

How To Keep Fishing Worms Alive?

There are a variety of different types of fishing worms.

You have your normal earthworms to your nightcrawlers and some other types, but they are all kept alive in similar ways.

This article will look at how to keep your fishing worms alive and fresh, so you can get the best catches you can from them.

The whole point of using live bait is because it is alive, so keep reading to learn how to keep your fishing worm bait alive longer.

How To Keep Fishing Worms Alive

How To Keep Fishing Worms Alive

How to find?

Before getting into how to keep your worms alive, we will touch quickly on how to find fishing worms. While you can buy fishing worms, it is cheaper and normally funnier to find them yourself.

The best way to find them is to wait till a few hours after dark and then go out and start digging in the ground.

It is best if the ground is warm and moist. For light, you can use a flashlight or headlamp and put some red cellophane over it so as not to scare the worms. Y

ou then pull them from the ground and put them in a small bowl or dish with some warm dirt in it. Once you have some worms, it is time to go fishing or store them in a way that will keep them alive.

Worm box

Find the worm to go fishing

Find the worm to go fishing

One of the easiest ways to keep your worms alive is to build a worm box. This is a small box that is normally about 2 feet by 3 feet by 2 feet and made of wood or other material.

The nice thing about making a worm box is you can store a lot of worms in it and have a constant supply of worms for fishing.

You won’t have to go out hunting for worms every time you want to fish; you will just need to dig some out of your worm box. A worm box of the described size can hold upwards of 500 worms.

Inside the worm box, you will want moist, not wet dirt or moist newspapers. This will be what the worms eat and grow in. The box should be kept buried in the ground to keep it cool, and only a few inches should be above the surface. You want the box in the shade to also help with temperature. The box should be 40 degrees to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the worms alive and happy. To help with this temperature, you can keep ice cubes in the box, and they will also help keep the dirt moist. You can also use a burlap sack or straw for this.

This worm box works great for keeping worms at home and having a steady supply, but you may be wondering how to keep worms on a fishing trip, well you can use this method on a smaller scale.

Bait Box

You can get a bait box that is about 12 inches x 12 inches x 8 inches and keep around 400 worms easily with this similar method. Put the dirt or substrate of choice in the bait box and then in the middle ad a sealed glass jar or plastic container packed full of ice cubes.

As the ice cubes melt, it will keep the dirt moist for the worms, and on hot days the worms will gather by the jar. The bedding will stay cool and damp because the condensation will be held in. Just make sure to keep the box closed when not getting the bait out, so it doesn’t get hot or dried up. You want the condensation to stay sealed inside the box.

Coffee Can

There are some other methods for keeping worms alive, and one of those is a coffee can. You can poke holes in the plastic lid and keep the worms inside it with the dirt or bedding. You can even use old coffee grounds. If you want to keep the worms for a few days, then you can store the coffee can in a small fridge to keep it cool and your worms fresher longer. If going out fishing with the coffee can you can keep it in a cooler and put some ice around it. This will keep it cool and the metal can will develop condensation keeping the soil moist for the worms.

Childs Wadding Pool

Another alternative to the worm box is a child’s wading pool. It can be kept in the shade and filled with dirt and can hold a lot of worms. The key is just to keep it moist. As long as you keep the bedding damp, but not wet, the worms will be happy and live for weeks in this. Using a wadding pool is easier than building a worm box, but it is not a permanent way to keep worms like a worm box is.

Keys to keeping worms alive.

So, now you know a few different methods to keep your fishing worms alive. You know that you can build a worm box, use a cooler as a small worm box, use a coffee can, or even use a child’s wading pool. The real key to keeping worms alive is keeping them in the right conditions. The right conditions for worms are dark, moist, and cool. If you do this, they will stay happy.

Conclusion

Keeping your worms alive and fresh for the next time you go fishing is easy.

It is even easy to grow your own worms using a worm box, so you don’t have to buy them or hunt for them. To keep fishing worms alive just keep them in a cool dark place that is moist but not wet.

After reading this, you now know a lot of methods to do this. If the methods suggested here don’t work for you, then I am sure you can come up with your own method that works better for your area and what you have available.

Any container with coffee, straw, dirt, or even newspaper inside of it that is kept moist and cool can keep your worms living long enough for you to go fishing, just make sure the container is not airtight or else the worms won’t be able to breathe. Other than that you are well on your way to keeping your fishing worms alive.