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Equipment for bass fishing

November 6, 2010


Bass Fishing Rigs
By Trevor Kugler

When most people think of bass fishing the last thing that comes to mind are bass fishing rigs. Instead things like plastic worms, the “jig and pig”, crank baits, and top water fishing come to mind. While all of these things should come to mind when you think about bass fishing, bass fishing rigs such as the two being discussed in this article should come to mind as well.

Below you will find two very effective bass fishing rigs, both of which can help any bass fisherman experience much more fishing success. The first rig, called the gang hook rig, is the best way to present live worms and other live bait as bait when fishing for bass. The second rig, called the casting bubble rig, is a way for spin fishermen to fish with an artificial fly in a very effective manner. The bottom line is that both of these rigs should be seriously considered, and should be a part of any serious bass fisherman’s repertoire.

  1. The Casting Bubble Rig – Artificial flies are almost always overlooked by bass fishermen, mostly because a bass fisherman usually has no interest in learning an entirely new fishing technique like fly fishing. Well when casting bubbles are used, learning to “fly fish” isn’t necessary to use an artificial fly as bait. A casting bubble rig is the perfect way for a spin fisherman to fish with an artificial fly effectively, and many times an artificial fly can be “just what the doctor ordered” on a slow bass day. As we all know bass are voracious feeders and readily feed on under (and above) water aquatic insects. The casting bubble rig is a very effective bass fishing rig that helps you fish aquatic insect imitations effectively.
  2. The Gang Hook Rig – Of the two bass fishing rigs being outlined in this article this rig is best used when using live bait (especially if that live bait is live worms). This rig is great for drift fishing in a river or attempting to catch bass under a bobber in a lake. A gang hook rig is a very simple, yet very effective rig. It involves the use of a set of gang hooks, which are attached to your line with a barrel swivel that is the same pound test as the fishing line that you are using. Whether you are fishing in the flowing waters of a river or under a bobber, the gang hook rig is an excellent live bait rig for bass fishing, especially when fishing with live bait

As I said, there is little doubt that these two bass fishing rigs should be a part of any serious bass fisherman’s arsenal. If they aren’t, they should be added sooner rather than later.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Types of bass fishing lures

November 6, 2010


The Best Lures For Bass Fishing
By Trevor Kugler

In this article I will outline the best lures for bass fishing while attempting to catch bass in various fishing situations. There is no doubt that “the best” lures for bass fishing are largely determined by many factors other than the lure itself, but the bottom line is that these lures are a great place to start. These lures have helped me catch a ton of bass, both large and small mouth, in many different fishing scenarios.

Below are the best five lures for bass fishing (listed in no particular order) for some of the most common fishing scenarios and situations. The bottom line is that these lures should be a part of any serious bass fisherman’s arsenal. If any of the following lures aren’t in your tackle box, they should be added as soon as possible.

  • Soft Plastics – Soft plastics, whether they are in the form of worms, grubs, crawfish, swim baits, or salamanders, are some of the most popular and effective lures for bass fishing. These lures are incredibly versatile and can be used in almost any bass fishing situation for any species of bass. There are even soft plastics that are manufactured with fish attracting scents impregnated into them for added bass catching power.
  • Jig & Pig – The jig and pig, which is a large jig with some manner of pig skin hooked through the hook on the jig as a trailer, is a very effective fishing bait. The pork adds flotation to the jig so that it falls slowly in the water. In many instances the jig and pig is fished to imitate a crawfish. This lure is normally fished in and around heavy cover such as a submerged tree. The jig and pig tends to be effective during most of the year.
  • Swim Baits – Swim baits have become very popular and are an extremely effective lure for bass fishing. There are soft plastic (which were mentioned above) and soft plastic/crankbait hybrid swim baits available for bass fishing. Some of the hybrid swim baits imitate live shad to and incredible degree. When the best lures for bass fishing are mentioned, swim baits could very well be at the top of the list.
  • Diving Crankbaits – Diving crank baits imitate bait fish such as shad, perch, or other fish that bass like to eat. These lures are manufactured to dive to different depths when retrieved. Diving crankbaits are very versatile and are effective in many different bass fishing situations.
  • Top Water Baits – Top water baits are, without question, the most exciting of all fishing lures to use and catch bass with. These baits are very effective when it comes to catching bass. There are many different types of top water baits available, with some of the more effective being the Jitterbug, Heddon Zara Spook, and Rebel Pop-R. The biggest thing to remember about fishing top water baits is to fish them when the water is as flat as possible. The less wind the better when it comes to fishing top water baits.

If any of these lures aren’t a part of your bass fishing arsenal they should be added sooner, rather than later. There is no doubt that these are 5 of the best lures for bass fishing and will help anyone catch more and bigger bass.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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Ensure a memorable bass fishing trip

November 6, 2010


Tips For The Best Fishing Trips
By David Rumsey

Everything you have ever needed to know about fishing trips is wrapped in the beautiful memories that you end up with. It is an experience that could make a success out of any holiday, however short it may be.

Nevertheless, careful planning is the only possible way to guarantee that the fishing trip does not turn into a boring and annoying thing. No matter if you are a novice or an expert in this sort of activities, the adventure and fun cannot be replaced by anything else. Patience, precision and timing are among the skills which are absolutely necessary during a fishing trip. The wealth of the waters can always nourish the desire of catching your favorite fish at your favorite destination.

Either that you wish for a professionally guided fishing trip or that you want the challenging experience of a trip, planned by no one else but you, any sunny day can become a memorable fishing trip. Choosing the right destination for each and every season is the most important thing that you must do before hitting the road. Before everything else, you must have detailed information about the destination and the climatic condition. Some places may require a fishing license. Therefore, in order to avoid any unpleasant event that could ruin your fishing trip, you must gather all kinds of details about the location you want to be heading for.

It is a commonly known thing that there are certain equipments that are absolutely necessary for the success of any fishing trip. I am speaking about things such as tackle, bait, fly rod, reel, line and spare spool and waders. In order for everything to go smoothly, a first aid kit and a detailed location map must not be forgotten.

If you already have all this prepared and are set to go, Mexico is a very interesting place for the fishing trip of your life. With the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez on the west and the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean on the east, Mexico can bring us all a really special experience. However, Mexico has many other intersting areas for tourists to explore during their fishing trips.

The Pacific coastal town called Huatulco in the area called the Oaxacan coast is a very popular location for all kinds of people . Should you be looking for a nice place to escape the everyday life in the cities and enjoy the beauty of the nature, Huatulco is the perfect destination for your Mexico fishing trip! The clear turquoise waters are full of pelagic game fish, such as sailfish and marlin, for instance.

If Huatulco is not enough for you, you can also try Cabo San Lucas on Mexico’s west coast. This is where most of the Hollywood movie stars seek their quiet moments too! Any Mexico fishing trip is said to turn out great in this area, and the Cabo waters are world famous as the Marlin Capital of the World.

Therefore, should you be researching for the perfect destination to spend your Mexico fishing trip in, these are some very good choices!

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