Slow morning at the canal but still caught a few butterfly peacocks including this beauty!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Fumble V
Who wants to bring a net
every time they go fishing? You already have to carry your rig, rod holder (for
those of us running multiple rigs), tackle box or backpack and bait. That's only
the necessities! What about a cooler, chair, and extra supplies like bug spray,
sun block, etc. Not to mention your lucky fishing hat!
So I can understand why a lot of people leave their nets at home but it can be the difference between landing that big one and cursing your decision to leave your net at home. Let the Laughing Pescador lay it out for you!
As stated above, the main disadvantage to brining your net is that you simply don't have the room- this is even more of an issue when you walk to your fishing hole like the longest time I would leave my net at home simply because I didn't think I would need it bass fishing in the canals. Then came the day I hooked a Tarpon. Now Tarpon are rare (but not unheard of) in the section of the canal I fish so you can imagine my excitement. We battled- he jumped, danced across the water and fought harder than any bass I had ever hooked. So you can imagine how I excited I was when I got him to the shore but that's when things went wrong... SNAP! Just as I was getting ready to pull him out of the water (like I do with my Largemouth fatties) the line snapped. The tarpon was simply too heavy for my 12 lbs test- something I knew but with net collecting dust in my garage it was my only option.
I had never caught a tarpon before so I was pretty disappointed that my laziness not to carry a net was the difference between landing it and watching it swim away. I promised myself from then on out I would always carry a net. Well it might not be a Tarpon but my net enabled me to land this Snook!
So I can understand why a lot of people leave their nets at home but it can be the difference between landing that big one and cursing your decision to leave your net at home. Let the Laughing Pescador lay it out for you!
As stated above, the main disadvantage to brining your net is that you simply don't have the room- this is even more of an issue when you walk to your fishing hole like the longest time I would leave my net at home simply because I didn't think I would need it bass fishing in the canals. Then came the day I hooked a Tarpon. Now Tarpon are rare (but not unheard of) in the section of the canal I fish so you can imagine my excitement. We battled- he jumped, danced across the water and fought harder than any bass I had ever hooked. So you can imagine how I excited I was when I got him to the shore but that's when things went wrong... SNAP! Just as I was getting ready to pull him out of the water (like I do with my Largemouth fatties) the line snapped. The tarpon was simply too heavy for my 12 lbs test- something I knew but with net collecting dust in my garage it was my only option.
I had never caught a tarpon before so I was pretty disappointed that my laziness not to carry a net was the difference between landing it and watching it swim away. I promised myself from then on out I would always carry a net. Well it might not be a Tarpon but my net enabled me to land this Snook!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Hook Sizes
Why is a 2 bigger than an 8?
What the fish is does the /0 mean?
Yikes!
Deciphering the confusing hook sizing system can seem daunting but have no fear because The Laughing Pescador has tackled the issue!
Hooks are sized by the number that represents the distance between the point and the shank. Simplified, it is the measurement of the gap. Basically the unconventional sizing system starts at 32 (smallest) and ends at 20/0 (largest).
Really not that complicated once it's broken down!
Now it is important to remember two things. First, different brands size differently. Albeit a minute difference but their could be discrepancies when comparing brands. Second, most brands size from 32 to 20 but some go even bigger!
Now if you are one people saying thanks Laughing Pescador for explaining the system but what size and type should I use?
Size depends on a number of external factors such as the fish you are trying to catch, bait being used, and so on but I would recommend starting with a 2. I've used 2's successfully with both night crawlers and shiners.
As for what type of hook you should use... We'll tackle that in our next post!
What the fish is does the /0 mean?
Yikes!
Deciphering the confusing hook sizing system can seem daunting but have no fear because The Laughing Pescador has tackled the issue!
Hooks are sized by the number that represents the distance between the point and the shank. Simplified, it is the measurement of the gap. Basically the unconventional sizing system starts at 32 (smallest) and ends at 20/0 (largest).
Really not that complicated once it's broken down!
Now it is important to remember two things. First, different brands size differently. Albeit a minute difference but their could be discrepancies when comparing brands. Second, most brands size from 32 to 20 but some go even bigger!
Now if you are one people saying thanks Laughing Pescador for explaining the system but what size and type should I use?
Size depends on a number of external factors such as the fish you are trying to catch, bait being used, and so on but I would recommend starting with a 2. I've used 2's successfully with both night crawlers and shiners.
As for what type of hook you should use... We'll tackle that in our next post!
Monday, October 6, 2014
Fumble IV
Here's a fumble from when I first got started...
When I moved to the swamp from the city I knew I wanted to start fishing again so I went to Bass Pro Shops to get all set up. I got a new rod and reel with all the necessary tackle supplies. I started out using night crawlers for bait but was not getting a lot of action so I decided to do a little research.
I was using a 5/0! I literally had to use two night crawlers just to cover the hook!
I quickly switched to a size 2 hook and haven't looked back!
When I moved to the swamp from the city I knew I wanted to start fishing again so I went to Bass Pro Shops to get all set up. I got a new rod and reel with all the necessary tackle supplies. I started out using night crawlers for bait but was not getting a lot of action so I decided to do a little research.
I was using a 5/0! I literally had to use two night crawlers just to cover the hook!
I quickly switched to a size 2 hook and haven't looked back!
Saturday, October 4, 2014
New Gliss Line Update!
World Fishing Tackle is excited about its new GLISS brand of monofil line that could replace braid. I'm also pretty excited to get my hands on it! Are you?
angling-international.com/overwhelming-response-new-gliss-line/
Check out the full article here...
angling-international.com/overwhelming-response-new-gliss-line/
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