THE ANGLERS

Rainbow trout are very easily spooked and cunning fish, that often dwell in clear streams and rivers of Canada and North America. In order to catch rainbow trout, there are many tips and tricks of the trade that are useful to apply. I will go over what I have learned in my lessons and follies over the years following trout streams through the middle of nowhere and back in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

First of all, you must remember to be as quiet as possible at all times. Step very lightly, as the vibrations of your steps can be felt in nearby bodies of water unless the water is flowing vigorously. Do not speak loudly with friends, keep it down to a whisper. Try to move without any sharp or jerky movements, as this may spook the fish away.

You also should be wearing clothing that blends in well with the environment. This means that you need to wear earth tone colors, such as browns, dark greens or even darker greys are fine. A large yellow thing moving around in the woods is clearly not natural and the rainbow trout know this - so no matter how much you love your nanna's sweater, leave the ugly thing at home.
Another tip is to use the lightest tackle that you possibly can. This means at most using 6 pound test line, although I usually opt for 4 pound test you have the chance of losing some of the bigger ones. Use very small hooks, just big enough to pierce whatever bait you are using. If you are using lures, the smaller the better.

Active lures are not good. Rainbow trout will rarely bite on crankbaits. Jigs can be useful from time to time, though hard to fish with in swift moving waters. The best jigs for rainbow trout tend to be the small tube baits.

Small inline spinning lures can also catch rainbow trout, this can be an especially useful trick when the trout are being lazy and clearly aren't feeding. If you cast out and then reel the lure upstream past the trout, but a few feet away, sometimes the fish will bite out of agitation. You need to bring it far away enough so that the trout can notice it approach, but doesn't get spooked. Sometimes this will scare the rainbow trout away, so be careful.

Salmon eggs and small red worms are by far the best baits for rainbow trout. Put them on as small a hook as you possibly can, toss it upstream and let it float down with the current. The work does itself. When you see your line twitch unexpectedly, you set the hook and reel in your prize. Did I mention that rainbow trout make for really good eating? The flesh is very tender and I'm told that it could also be good for you.

The last piece of advice I have for you when rainbow trout fishing is a two parter, but a standby. Those two things that you must always keep in mind when fishing are patience and perseverance. With those two things we realize that not all days will be good fishing days, some days the trout just won't bite and will hole up in a pocket under an overhand and dangit you know that they're there you can see them! But that day just won't be a good day. For every day like that though, know that your patience will pay off, and your rainbow trout bounty will come to you soon.

By Trevor Kugler

The fall is the best season of the year for fishing in my opinion for many reasons. In the fall many people tend to forget about fishing and start concentrating on activities like football and hunting. This is a big mistake. Fall fishing can be the best fishing of the entire year, and in this article I'm going to outline some tips and techniques to help you catch more fish in the fall.

The first thing to keep in mind in the fall of the year is that the weather can change quite quickly. This is important for two reasons; first when the weather changes the fishing changes and second when the weather changes the conditions change. As an angler you want to know how changes in the weather affect fishing, and how you can use this information to your advantage. As an angler you also want to be prepared for weather changes that include temperature changes in the fall of the year. This is why fall fishing should always involve a pair of fingerless gloves.

For many fall fishing techniques having your fingers unfettered is of the utmost importance. This is where fingerless gloves come onto play. This way your hands can stay somewhat warm, while your fingers are free for tying knots, feeling your line, and baiting up. A quality pair of fingerless gloves will become your best friend whenever you go out and enjoy some fall fishing.

Anytime you talk about fall fishing you need to mention live bait. One of the best things to use as bait in the fall of the year is live bait and when you use live bait you should be using gang hooks, especially if you're using live worms. A live worm or minnow rigged on a set of pre-tied gang hooks, and allowed to flow naturally with the current of a river or stream is a deadly combination in the fall of the year. This is a fabulous fall fishing technique for all of you river and stream anglers.

The next technique for fall fishing is to use the moon to your advantage. By using the moon to your advantage and planning your fishing trips accordingly you will be much more productive on the water. This may be the most important fall fishing tip in this article. Did you know that the fishing is better during certain phases of the moon? It's true, and being on the water in the fall when the moon is full is a great idea, I promise you. Learn how moon phases affect fishing and your fall fishing trips will be much more productive.

These fall fishing tips and techniques will help any angler catch more fish. Give on or all of them a try and find out for yourself just how effective they are. The fall truly is the best time of year to be on the water, and the scenery's usually not to bad either. It's usually a good deal all the way around.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana!

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By Trevor Kugler

In this article I'm going to outline some extremely effective bass fishing tips that make for a better fishing experience for any angler. When you talk about bass fishing you're normally talking about two main species of bass, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. The tips in this article apply to both species of bass, and can even be used in a variety of fishing situations.

The first tip for better bass fishing is to use fishing line that's as light as you can. Many bass anglers tend to use fishing line that's much too heavy. I realize that if you fish for bass in heavy cover heavier line is necessary, but in most bass fishing situations it's not. For example, did you know that 8 pound test monofilament fishing line can hold 8 pounds of dead weight without breaking at its weakest point? This doesn't take into account the bend of the rod and the drag of the reel, which both take pressure off of the fishing line as well.

Take all of this into account, then ask yourself when the last time you caught an eight pound bass was? My point to all of this is that many times bass anglers use fishing line that's entirely too heavy, and this cost them bites. Bass have sensitive eyesight and f they can see your line under the water, they are much less apt to bite. Using light line is also much more challenging and makes for better fishing all the way around.

The next tip for catching more bass is to use bass lures that are as realistic as possible. I realize this may sound obvious, but some fishing lures are much more realistic than other. This makes a difference when bass fishing and is a great tip for catching more bass. Better bass fishing begins with the fishing lure that you choose to use, and the more realistic that lure appears the better.

The final tip for catching more bass is to use Mother Nature to your advantage. When I use the term 'Mother Nature' I'm referring specifically to the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have an amazing impact on the feeding behavior of fish. One of the best tips for catching more bass is to learn the simple ways the weather and moon affect bass behavior, and use this information to your advantage. These simple, yet effective bass fishing tips will help any bass angler catch more bass.

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By Trevor Kugler

When it comes to smallmouth bass fishing there are hundreds of tips to help you catch more bass. In this article I'm going to give you three tips that you may have never heard of. These tips have helped me catch many smallmouth bass over the last 25 years, and I know they will do the same for you. When it comes to tips to catch more bass, these smallmouth tips have to be among the top 10.

The first smallmouth bass fishing tip I'm going to mention is for fishing in the flowing water of a river or stream, the second is for fishing anywhere that smallmouth bass swim, and the third is primarily for smallmouth fishing in lakes. All of these tips have made me a much more successful smallmouth bass angler. Use on or all of them sooner rather than later and they can do the same for you.

Use Gang Hooks & Live Bait - This smallmouth bass fishing tip is for use in the flowing waters of rivers or streams. Rivers and streams are a great place to fish for smallmouth bass. They can be fished for in much the same way that one fishes for trout. Gang hooks are the best way to present live bait (especially live worms) in river and stream situations. A live worm rigged on a set of gang hooks and allowed to drift naturally with the current of a river or stream is an extremely effective smallmouth bass fishing technique.
Use The Moon To Your Advantage - As a smallmouth bass angler using the moon to your advantage is of the utmost importance. By doing this, you can make sure that your on the water when the smallmouth arte the most active. By being on the water when the smallmouths are the most active you will catch more bass, it's as simple as that. Learn the simple ways the moon affects fish and fishing and you will experience much higher bite rates. For example, did you know that fish are more active when the moon is full?
Use Realistic Fishing Lures - When smallmouth bass fishing having fishing lures that are realistic is of the utmost importance. When smallmouth bass fishing having a natural looking fishing lure is a great tip to catch more bass. The more the fishing lure you use looks like the bait fish the bass normally eat the better off you'll be. The bottom line is this: use realistic fishing lures and you'll catch more bass.
The above tips will help you catch more bass on your next smallmouth bass fishing excursion. These tips have been helping me catch large numbers of smallmouth bass for more than 25 years, and as I alluded to earlier, if they work for me they will work for anyone. Remember, smallmouth bass fishing tips are just like any advice you receive in life. The simplest things are very often, the most effective.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana!

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By Trevor Kugler

As the weather gets colder and the leaves begin to change color, you begin to think about fishing, right? Well, you most certainly should. There is probably no better time for fishing than the fall. In this article I'm going to explore some fall fishing tips that will help you catch more fish on your next fishing outing. While most everyone is focusing on football, school, and hunting, do yourself a favor and spend some time fishing, you won't be disappointed.

The fall is the best time to be on the water, in my opinion. There are many less anglers and the fish are hungry. You see, fish tend to "stock up" on food before the long, cold days of winter when their metabolism slows and they tend to eat less. Not to mention the fact that the scenery in the Fall of the year tends to be much better than in other seasons. Being in Nature is a big part of fishing, and Natures majesty is truly on display during the fall of the year.

Shall we get down to the fall fishing tips now? Sounds good to me.

Use Gang Hooks - This tip is true in all seasons, but its nonetheless true. If you use live bait, including live or synthetic worms, gang hooks are a must. They are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, which enable worms to be presented n an outstretched and natural manner. This makes a big difference in not only bite rates, but also those pesky 'short striking' fish. Gang hooks are a great fall fishing tip.
Use "Fresh" Line - After a spring and summer of fishing, fresh line is of the utmost importance. You should change your line frequently in any case, but certainly as the fall fishing season begins. Fresh line, which obviously means new line, is a must as fall fishing season begins. New line can make a huge difference in knot tying, casting distance, and breakage.
Use The Weather & Moon To Your Advantage - The weather & moon have a huge impact in the activity level of fish, and knowing how this works can be a big advantage to you as an angler. And it's not necessary to become a meteorologist or astronomer either. The basic information of how these two forces of Mother Nature impact fishing trips is all that is necessary. The information can be learned in a few minutes of study, and will pay dividends for many years to come.
Have Good Fingerless Gloves Available - In any areas of the country, fall fishing can get a bit chilly at times, and having access to some quality fingerless gloves can make many fall fishing trips much more enjoyable. Fingerless gloves are a great fall fishing tip. Throw a pair in your fishing vest, just in case you need them. Nothing can ruin a perfectly good fishing trip like freezing fingers.
These simple, yet incredibly helpful, fall fishing tips will not only help you catch more fish, they will also help you to be much more comfortable. Use one or all of them to have a much better fishing experience.

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By Marilyn Roberts

Night fishing brings a mix of sounds from bugs, frogs, and small animals. As it cools down the big fish will start coming to the shallow water. This is the time to catch that big one that always seems to get away.

Night time is the perfect time for catching some big catfish. When you put your lantern on the shoreline, bugs will be attracted to the lights as well as the fish. The small baitfish will come toward the light and the large fish will be there to feed on them. That is why you should use live bait such as minnows, etc.

Choose the mouth of inlets or further up in the inlet for night fishing. Also shallow areas that are next to the deeper water would do well. While there is still light you can set up your cooler, chairs, light, fish basket and anything else you think you might need. It is best to keep to one area in the darkness because running around the shore at night could be dangerous. Then settle back and start a night of fishing.

When it starts getting dark the catfish will come to the shallow water. You could start with some night crawlers on a sliding sinker rig. A good bait fishing setup is a sliding sinker with o-ring tied under it with a #8 hook and 16" leader. Cast out and every 10 or 15 minutes move it around. Next, a second rod with a minnow or other baitfish and use the sliding rig. These are the rigs that will produce the most fish for night fishing. It is a slower but more relaxing type of fishing and it can pay off big.

Other fish might take the bait as well such as gar, carp, walleye, white bass, bass, etc. Be prepared for anything as you never know what you'll catch with your night fishing.

There's nothing like night fishing to relax, dream, count the stars and, of course, catch that big one. So do yourself a little night fishing, a little communing with nature, and feel your anxiety and worries slip away.

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By Marilyn Roberts

Bluegills come in many different varieties such as the red ear, pumpkin seed, and other sunfish. They will work you hard but are fun to catch. It will take a pretty big catch to make a great meal, but it will be well worth it.

For fishing early in the season for bluegill, an ultra lite pole and #4 line will be your best bet. Using a clear line would be the best way to go. To get set up for some bluegill fishing make sure you have all of your hardware such as a good variety of small spinners, a basket or bucket, tackle box, sinkers, hooks, bobbers and jigs.

Using eight or six size hooks and thin wire with a variety of split shot will set you right up. The ultra lite rig will not require you to use as much weight. The #6 hook with a nightcrawler as bait and no sinker is a good choice for bluegill fishing. Use the smaller nightcrawlers, not the red worms. The worms need to be heavy enough so you won't have to use a sinker, but you could use a small split shot sinker if you want.

Most bluegill will be going to the shallow water to spawn in the early season which will bring them close to the shore. You should be able to see some of them by just walking around the edge of the lake. You will want to fish the edges and look for overhanging trees or moss beds. You can fish from the shore or use a small boat. Once you cast, just leave the reel open and they will run with it a little, then you can set the hook.

You need to use a basket or bucket to keep them alive. Drill some holes in the bucket and leave it in the water, tying it to a tree by the shore if possible. A 5 gallon bucket half filled and half out of the water would work well. You want to keep them alive as long as you can and then put them in ice to take home. Now it is time to get ready for some good eating!

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