Live Bait Lessons: How To Fish, Catch, Keep and Use Live Bait

You've no doubt experienced the scenario on more than one occasion: It's a picture-perfect day on the water. The first five casts in your favorite fishing spot has produced three nice 3-4 lb. speckled trout. But despite repetitious efforts, your lures fail to produce any further results. The fish have simply stopped hitting just as fast as they started. This prompts you to wonder whether you spooked the fish, or was that the last of them? Those questions are soon squelched as you noticed the boat next to you pulling in trout as fast as their lines hit the water. Upon careful observation your crew finds they're using live bait. With all eyes fixed on the steady action, and realizing mutiny could break out at any moment, you decide it's best to leave the antagonizing scene. Although it's an arguable matter whether live bait catches more fish than artificials, it's something to consider when the most successful guides won't leave the dock without it. This is because they realize that live bait attracts more, and bigger, fish, which in turn draws more customers. As is generally known, specks have an assortment of marine life in their diet. But the age of the fish can dictate its preference, such as younger specks choosing shrimp, and the larger ones choosing bait fish. This, of course is a general rule. An example to the contrary is during spring when large trout infiltrate the coastal waters to waylay shrimp. Adroit surf and bay anglers have often resorted to live minnows or shrimp to catch trout under three pounds. While on the other hand, live baitfish like croaker, mullet, pinfish and porgies (menhaden) are used to catch the larger, yellow-mouth trout up to 9 pounds in offshore waters. Among the factors that discourage some anglers from using live bait are the lack of availability, too time consuming to catch and the necessity for an aeration system. While these reasons may seem legitimate, benefits far out weigh the obstacles once you know the facts. Basically there are four methods to obtain live bait, but obviously purchasing it from a bait shop is the simplest. Most find cocahoe minnows to be more readily available through vendors than live shrimp, at least in southeast Louisiana. And, mostly only where competition for patrons is high are you likely to find live shrimp offered at all. Out of all baitfish, the cocahoe is most highly prized due to its stamina and effectiveness in catching fish. They can be easily caught with a minnow trap placed in a pond or marsh ditch. To lure the minnows into the trap many baits work well, but crushed crab or a can of dog food with holes punched into it is hard to beat. These minnows can also be caught at night with a long-handled bait net used along roadside ditches or launch areas. Trawl nets are also used to catch various baits like croaker, pinfish, mullet, porgies and shrimp, but one must limit the trawling time to no more than 10-15 minutes or the bait may drown or become too damaged to keep alive. Often two 10-15 minute drags can yield enough bait for a whole day's trip, if the drags are made around the mouths of canals leading into main bodies of water. A more convenient an hassle-free method to catch bait is with the use of a cast net. True it does take some practice to master, but once accomplished it can be very productive. After learning to cast the net, the next thing to learn is where to cast. Along the Louisiana Gulf coast many dams, ditches and weirs leading from estuaries into salt and brackish water abound throughout. These are the places to focus in on for bait, especially during falling tides. Care must be exercised so as not to get snagged on any part of the dam structure or on any debris that might lie below. Casting in unsure areas has been the cause of many a damaged or lost net. Much bait can also be caught during the night and early morning darkness where lights illuminate the water around camp sites, piers and launches. Sometimes one or two casts is all it takes in these areas to fill the well with a variety of baits. One thing you want to be sure of is to catch or purchase enough bait for all aboard. Not having enough live bait can be almost as frustrating as not having it at all. It's good to figure about 30-40 baits per angler, per day when going after trout and reds. After you have obtained the bait by whatever method, you will have to make sure they stay alive and frisky. This is where properly aerated bait well comes to play. Best suited for this are containers constructed without corners so the bait can swim smoothly along without crowding. Likewise, choose an aeration system that employs water circulation from outside and pumps that are not contained in the tank. These factors are critical in that it will make the difference in how long the bait will survive. The importance of water temperature and freshly circulated outside water can't be overly emphasized. Tanks with built-in pumps naturally generate too much heat which rob the water of its retention to oxygenate, a factor detrimental to the bait. Also, live bait produces waste matter which is discharged into the water. If this is not alleviated through outside circulation the bait will be short lived as well. Different baits are more susceptible to the variables than others. Porgies, for example, are great for catching all sorts of fish, but they are very delicate and difficult to keep alive. This is where the live bait system previously mentioned is best; and logically with anything that's "best", it's more expensive. A less expensive alternative is the 12 volt air pump system with aeration ring. It too works very well on delicate baits. This type of system has an air pump that mounts outside the tank with a flexible air hose running to a large aeration ring located at the bottom of the bait well. This system works on the same principle used for indoor aquariums and is the simplest and best system for the frugal. The only thing you have to periodically do with this system is manually drain off water and add outside water with a bucket to clean out waste matter. A note of caution, however, make sure the same type water the bait thrives in is used. For example, don't dump freshwater into a saltwater environment and visa versa. Another efficient 12 volt aerator system is the impeller type which incorporates a spinning blade at the bottom of a plastic tube housing. The motor is at the top of the tube out of the water and the impeller blades are driven by way of a thin, solid shaft.  The only pitfall about this system is that shrimp fellers can collect around the impeller shaft and/or blades despite filter cage protection . This usually does not present an immediate problem, but you do have to clean them off after each use or the blade may not properly aerate the water. Some other factors to keep in mind to preserve the life of your bait are don't mix live shrimp with baitfish unless a separator is installed, don't dump ice into the tank, and always use a dip net to retrieve the baits. Mixing live shrimp with bait fish is like putting a cat and dog in the same box, they are natural enemies. What happens is the shrimp will continuously stick the bait fish with their horn in this inescapable confinement as often as they make contact, eventually killing them. To dump ice into a bait well and or retrieve the bait with your hands can also be an expensive mistake. Many forget that chlorine, human oils and salt, and sun lotions are chemicals that can be very poisonous to delicate aquatic life. If you find a need to cool the water temperature, add sealed containers of ice or frozen gel-packs. Basically, there are two methods most often used when fishing for specks and reds or any other panfish with live bait. The first method is in shallow water along reefs where various type corks are used to suspend the bait below the water. Corks such as weighted or non-weighted popping, clicking or sliding work well depending on what effect you want to achieve. Clicking corks are particularly useful to simulate the fish-attracting sound of jumping shrimp. Two such corks are the Mansfield Mauler or Cajun Thunder, constructed of a narrow floater with a metal rod with plastic beads on each end. The Mansfield Mauler was developed in Texas and has become popular throughout the Gulf Coast due to its effectiveness. Other cork designs that work well are the hollow plastic versions with internal metal beads for rattling.  The other two corks, popping and sliding, have two different functions. The popping cork mimics a deep gulping sound of a fish hitting bait on the surface, simultaneously producing a water spray. This water spray gives the effect of fleeing baitfish on the surface. The sliding cork is probably less popular than all the other corks, yet it is unique in that it allows baits to be suspended in unlimited depths while allowing ease of cast. This cork is designed with a hole through the center and is more of a bulky type floater than the others. Rigging the sliding cork takes a little more effort than snapping a popping cork to the line. With the sliding cork, in sequence assembly is a must. First slide the plastic bead that comes with the cork up the fishing line followed by the cork. Next slide an egg sinker of appropriate weight (no less than 1 oz.) up the line and tie a no. 5 barrel swivel to the end of the line. After that, make a mono leader of 2 feet and tie one end to the swivel and the other to a hook. To set the depth you want to fish, simply tie a small piece of rubber band around the fishing line at any place above the bead and trim excess ends. After the cast is completed, it will be necessary to feed extra line out from the reel. This will allow the line to pass through the cork only until the rubber band and bead contact the cork, stopping the line at the preset depth. When fishing larger live bait fish, use a Kahle Horizontal hook in the 2/0 -4/0 size, keeping in mind you want the bait to swim with less weight as possible while not sacrificing hooking efficiency. On smaller baitfish and live shrimp, use a no. 4 treble hook. Line in the 12-20 lb. test is sufficient with the hook tied directly to the line without any other hardware. Placement of the hook in both shrimp and baitfish is important if you want them to stay alive and swim naturally. On bait fish, place the hook through the upper lip, passing it ahead of its eyes. Don't place the hook behind the eyes or through the eyes as this will kill the bait. In some cases if the baitfish is large, place the hook through its back, below the dorsal fin. On shrimp, place the hook behind the base of its horn. When fishing offshore waters in deeper ranges, like around oil platforms, a second method is used to get the bait down to the bottom. This method is especially productive when fishing for large trout. To make this rig tie a hook to an 18 inch piece of 20 lb. mono and on the opposite end tie a no. 5 barrel swivel. Slide an egg sinker up the fishing line, and tie the line to the swivel. Use only enough weight to get the line down. Too much weight or other unnecessary hardware along the line must be avoided or this will hinder the baits movement. After making the cast, allow enough line to carry the bait down to the bottom. Once contact is made there, reel in line just enough to feel the weight. If after a few minutes no strike occurs, feed a little more line out from the reel so the bait has more room to swim. This will allow the bait more range to move off the bottom, possibly placing it in a more conspicuous area. Like many professional guides, you too can increase your catch with the use of live bait - don't go fishing without it!  Source

Introduction to Beach Fishing

 

One of the most relaxing past time that one can indulge is beach fishing. It also works as an interesting hobby for most people who also want to feel nature and feel the crashing waves and the beauty that it offers. In order to fully enjoy the ways that these offer, one can also work out in getting some useful tips that can be obtained through this process.
One of the secrets is to choose the right bait to do this. This comprises the equipment you need to have in order to complete the process. At the same time, it gives you the much needed tools that will work ways in trying out the different systems that it can also contribute to the success of your fishing adventure.
Along with this, the reel and the rod also matters. It is vital as well that you choose something that has great quality because this can pose a great advantage in using this for a longer time. The equipment and its durability offers a great advantage in working these things out.
Consider the steps and manage the ways where you can get a good catch. Check for the most accessible location that this can provide for you. If you are not able to catch fish at all, then you may want to go and reach out to some other places where you can find a good chance to get one so. This will also increase you chances of getting as many as you want.
The time on when you will be catching is also important. Most would prefer to go out and catch this during the hide tide. Those who are experienced on this consider dusk or dawn as the best time where these can also be caught. Knowing when the best time is also important in working out on these things.
Polaroid glasses are also obtained and used by fishermen. It assists one in identifying different gutter and holes important to manage the entire process. This also helps to increase the chance of a person getting a good catch. With the use of this tool, it also seeks out to identify other important processes that can help you out obtain these things.
Casting is one method that can also work on this factor too. If you are able to cast your line further, this will also increase your chances of being able to catch them. There may also be some instances where these will also depend on the species that you will be getting, however, these are all made possible to provide the best alternatives there is at hand.
One of the advantages and disadvantages that these also offer is the use of braid and mono line differences. Depending on the actions that the wave takes, this also provides a simple approach that can work numerous ways to provide an impact on how these are going to work out on these things together.


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KEKILI TERBARU PENN

( torque lever drag)

Sekadar perkongsian sedikit tentang salah satu kekili pancing berjenama penn, ia adalah satu jenama yang popular daripada Amerika. Jenama ini juga sudah lama dikenali ramai pemancing-pemancing di seluruh dunia, ia juga mampu menyaingi jenama-jenama mega yang lain. Di bawah adalah maklumat tentang kekili pancing penn torque lever drag ini.

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Model	Mono Cap. (yds/lb)	Braid Cap. (yds/lb)	Bearings	Max Drag	Gear Ratio	Line Retrieve	Weight (oz)
TRQ100LD	240/17 • 190/20 • 170/25	310/40 • 270/50 • 220/65	4	27 lbs	6.2:1	32	28.8
TRQ300LD	320/30 • 270/40 • 200/50	550/65 • 470/80 • 400/100	4	32 lbs	6.4:1	48	41.4

Full metal body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads

Versa-Drag™ system allows for multiple drag settings for various fishing conditions

HT-100™ drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads

Ratcheted drag lever prevents “drag creep” caused by hours of trolling and vibrations

Push-To-Turn™ preset knob eliminates accidental changes to the drag

Disengaging pinion for superior free spool

4 shielded stainless steel ball bearings

Stainless steel reel stand

Braid Ready to handle the strain that braided lines put on a reel

 

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Lokasi Terbaik Untuk Kaki Pancing

Gambar Hiasan

Oleh:Web Umpan Tarikh: 26 Mei 2013

 
Bagi pemancing semua, jangan lepaskan masa cuti hujung minggu ini untuk melakukan aktiviti favourite anda.  Bila sudah pergi memancing tu, pastinya kita tidak mahu pulang dengan tangan kosong. Kalau tak mahu pulang dengan tangan kosong, kenalah pilih kawasan memancing yang bagus.
 
Di sini team Umpan nak share kepada  kaki-kaki  pancing, lokasi  serta lubuk yang dianggap sebagai lokasi hotspot dalam aktiviti memancing.
 
Ini adalah list beberapa lokasi lain yang berpotensi tinggi untuk memberi  kepuasan kepada kaki-kaki pancing :
 
1.      Johor : Pulau Pemanggil, Aur & Tinggi, & Pisang
2.      Selangor : Pulau Angsa, Ketam, Indah & Sungai Besar
3.      Perak: Pulau Sembilan, Pangkor & Jarak
4.      Pahang : Nenasi & Merchong
5.      Kedah : Tukun Perak & Gugusan Pulau sekitar Langkawi
6.      Pulau Pinang : Tukun Karang Taiwan, Jepun & Kendi
7.      Kelantan : Teluk Bali
8.      Terengganu : Pulau Kapas , Redang, Perhentian & Bidung
 
Memancing di tempat ni memang berbaloi. Bak kata mereka yang berpengalaman memancing di kawasan hotspot ni, pantang je letak kail, terus disambar. Ada pelbagai jenis ikan mengikut tempat. Kalau anda mahukan kepastian, kena lah try sendiri. 


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Homestay de'MITC

Homestay de'MITC yang terletak beberapa minit dari Tol Ayer Keroh ini diilhamkan khusus untuk pelanggan-pelanggan yang mementingkan ciri-ciri ekslusif setanding penginapan di hotel namun pada harga yang berpatutan. Homestay ini adalah hasil transformasi daripada sebuah rumah teres 1 tingkat dengan 3 bilik yang terletak di lokasi strategik di persekitaran Pusat Perdagangan Antarabangsa Melaka (MITC) dan kawasan pembangunan pelancongan Ayer Keroh seperti seperti Zoo Melaka, Taman Buaya, Taman Mini Malaysia, Taman Mini Asean, Taman Rama-Rama, Taman Botanikal, Taman Seribu Bunga dan lain-lain. Ia juga berdekatan dengan pusat membeli-belah seperti Mydin Hyper Market, Kota Fesyen, Jaya Jusco dan Melaka Mall.

 

Halaman depan

Bilik utama- dilengkapi aircond dan kipas

Ruang tamu 1

 Bahagian dapur

Lain-lain view dalam homestay 

Toto Narita (disediakan untuk bilangan tetamu yang ramai) - pelanggan perlu maklumkan kepada pihak homestay dan bayaran RM12.00 dikenakan untuk setiap toto.

Ia menawarkan penginapan selesa untuk kapasiti pelanggan antara 7 hingga 10 orang.

Antara kemudahan yang tersedia di Homestay de'MITC.

1.      Ruang tamu 1

Set sofa L-shape berkualiti kulit

Meja kopi

Set tv berjenama Samsung 32”

ASTRO (Pakej minimum)

Penyaman udara (2 host power) / kipas

2.      Ruang tamu 2

Pelantar kayu (Ruang santai seisi keluarga)

Kipas

Set tv berjenama Samsung 32”

ASTRO (Pakej minimum)

CD player

3.      Bilik 1

Katil saiz queen / penyaman udara / kipas / almari)

4.      Bilik 2

Katil saiz queen / penyaman udara / kipas / almari)

5.      Bilik 3

Katil bujang / penyaman udara / kipas / almari

6.      Dapur

      Dapur gas

Toaster

Jug elektrik + paket tea + paket gula

Peti ais

Mesin basuh

Meja makan (table top) - 4 orang

Set pinggan mangkuk, cawan, sudu, jug air

7.      Bilik air - 2 unit dan dilengkapi dengan:

Water heater

Sabun

8.      Halaman rumah

Ruang parkir untuk 2 buah kereta

Ruang parkir berbumbung

Ruang parkir bertiles sepenuhnya

9.      Lain-lain kemudahan

Tuala                    

Seterika

Iron board         

Sejadah                              

Telekung

Hanger

Arah kiblat

 

 

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