Where the Fish Are
How to Find Trout in a Lake Fishing can be defined as the art or sport of catching fish. There are no givens in fishing or it would be called “catching”. Every day poses new challenges. It is up to us to figure out the puzzle. Once the pieces are all in the right spot the fish will come. Fish need security, comfort and food find the right combination and you will find the fish. Lakes will have a small amount of productive water and a large amount of unproductive water. Staying in the former will increase our success. We are looking for the productive areas where fish are...
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One Paddle for All? Carlisle Taboo Stand Up Paddle I’ve been looking into making a cut off paddle as a spare and for use when I fish. I wanted a 1 hand paddle to steer and get me out of tight quarters when fishing. I was actually going to make one until I saw this paddle. It seemed like the answer, especially because it will convert to a 2 blade kayak style paddle. The paddle comes with a blade with a long handle that has two separate length handles for use as a SUP. Great that it has 2 handles for kids and adults. It then has a separate blade with...
Read MoreTrolling tips for depth
Find the Best Depth for Trolling Trolling lakes at the right depth will get you better results One of the hardest decisions when you get on the water is how deep to fish. Trolling gives you the option of getting your lure or fly to the depth the fish are most comfortable in. If you’ve ever browsed a fishing store you know there is a multitude of choices for trout lures and trolling accessories. Hard baits, soft baits, spinners, rooster tails, hoochies, dodgers, spinners, flashers – the list is endless as are the choices and combinations. Trolling for trout can be really easy...
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Paddle boarding in Winter? Try these tips for staying warm on your SUP in cold weather I thought my SUP fishing season was over in October. The weather started changing and it looked like winter was here. A high pressure system moved in to for the last month or so and I had to rethink my cold water strategy. Here are some strategies for staying warm in cold weather and water. I eliminated the windy days and focused on the 50 degree calm days we get pretty often in the winter here. My concern was getting the board in and out of the water. I usually have to get about knee deep to...
Read MoreSUP Fish Finder
Here is my setup for using a fish finder on an SUP. I use a Fishin’ Buddy 110 by Humminbird. I use a standard clamp available at The Home Depot or from Amazon secured to my fishing crate. The screw on clamps give a more positive hold than the squeeze clamps. I also use a bungee cord as a safety – just in case. The display is easy to read as you paddle and the unit is...
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