Freshwater Fishing Basics

11/15/2007

Do you have information on Lake Austin Bass Fishing?

Filed under: Bass Fishing — Scott Gaines @ 7:47 pm

I have never fished Lake Austin, but I did some research and here is what I found.

Lake Austin is the 6th part of a chain of lakes that are on the Colorado River. Lake Austin is located in Austin Texas.

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11/7/2007

How do I properly handle a fish?

Filed under: Freshwater Fishing Basics — Scott Gaines @ 4:52 pm

This is a great question! There is certainly a way to handle fish, and a way not to as well!

Once you net the fish, the next step is to get it out of the net and back into the water as quickly as possible. Keep a few things in mind while your handling the fish, be gentle, and be quick!

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8/30/2007

What type of fishing net should I be using?

Filed under: Fishing Equipment — Scott Gaines @ 11:00 am

Fishing nets have come a long way over the years. I remember going into the sporting goods store as a kid,
and only having to decide what size net I needed. All the nets were the same. Now there are so many different styles which one is best? To answer that question you need to take a closer look at the fishing net….

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8/12/2007

What is a jig, and why is it so popular?

Filed under: Fishing Lures — Scott Gaines @ 5:43 pm

A Jig is nothing more than a molded weight with a hook sticking out.

Jigs are one of the most popular fishing lures of all
time.
Many fisherman have said if they could
have just one lure, it’d be the jig. What makes jigs so popular? It’s the versatility that makes them an awesome bait. They can be fished vertically or cast and retrieved. Leadhead Jigs Jigs can be used in the weeds, flats, drop offs, rocks, the list goes on and on…. They can be fished fast, or as slow as you want. The options are endless! What fish will go after a jig? Almost any species!

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8/8/2007

Should I buy baitcast reel?

Filed under: Fishing Reels — Scott Gaines @ 8:53 pm

That’s a great question… You can’t turn on a fishing show without seeing one. It seems like
all the hosts use them. Baitcasters are very popular and they’ve been around for years.

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