May 19, 2009

This Weeks Tip Comes From

Gil Bell,
He writes,

Surf casters should carry an extra spool spooled with lighter or heavier line than the line you are presently using. In the event the wind shifts or you want to use a lighter or heavier artificial, all you have to do is switch spools. Furthermore, an empty extra spool may be used to reverse line when it starts to wear.

Gil Bell
Charlestown, RI

May 1, 2009

This Weeks Tip Comes From

Gil Bell,
He writes,

Every serious angler young or old should get a tetanus shot.
The shot is good for ten years.
It's better to have the shot before you're in the emergency room
after a hook or rusty nail has punctured your skin!

Gil Bell
Charlestown, RI

April 15, 2009

This Weeks Tip Comes From

Gil Bell,
He writes,

For surf casters trying to read structure beyond the breakers and the rocks use Google/Map/Satellite to zoom in.
You will be amazed at the submerged structure you never knew existed!
For a particular beach location simply use the nearest road to start your search.

Gil Bell
Charlestown, RI

January 26, 2009

This Weeks Tip Comes From

Remo,
He writes,

If you don't get to use all your shiners during your day of ice fishing you can hang on to them for a few days if you plan on going again. Try to store them in the coolest environment possible without freezing. Doing this will you reduce the risk of killing them by the shock of extreme temperature change.

Remo,
Hampton Falls, NH

October 22, 2008

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William,
He writes,

Nothing can ruin a boat trailer quicker than saltwater. Sure you can spray it down with a hose when you get home but it's tough to get all the tough to reach spaces. One thing you can do if you live near or pass by a freshwater pond or lake with a boat ramp is give everything a good dunk.

William,
Hingham, MA

August 19, 2008

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Bob,
He writes,

Fish bite best on lures that look new and bright. Buy only lures you know you will need, and buy just enough to last a few trips. Rinse used lures and dry them before returning them to the tackle box.

Bob,
Mashpee, MA

August 12, 2008

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Jimmy C.,
He writes,

You can calm a fish down making it easier to handle and remove hooks by holding the fish out of the water, upside down.

Jimmy C,
Taunton, MA

August 5, 2008

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Peter,
He writes,

When fishing turbid water, try noisy topwater lures. Lures with a rattle or pop worked slowly are easy for the fish to locate. Smaller is sometimes best on calm days, but bigger is better in choppy water.

Pete,
Taunton, MA

July 29, 2008

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Derek,
He writes,

The best striking motion is sideways, not up. Sweep the rod smartly to the side until you feel the line come tight, and then hold firm pressure until the fish begins to take line.

Derek,
Lynn, MA

July 22, 2008

This Weeks Tip Comes From

Ben,
He writes,

Gel braid lines are more sensitive than monofilament. They also have a smaller diameter that offers less resistance in current, which makes them an excellent choice for fishing lures that sink quickly, especially jigs. They have become very popular with heavy jigs in extremely deep water. Some anglers fish them in depths in excess of 300 feet.

Ben,
Raynham, MA