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Yes you should put a trailer hook on. It will sometimes affect the plastic trailer but not as likely if you use the shorter trailer hooks. The chances of short strikes and lost fish due to not having the trailer hook on are too great not to put one on. I have caught thousands of bass hooked only on the trailer hook. If I had not put one on then I would have a lot of frustration instead of Bass.
Good luck.
why does the line on my fishing rod jump out of place when its in the reel?
when i put line in my reel and then im about to fish and i let the line just relax a bit, it jumps out of the reel. how can i prevent this?
It can be one of 2 things (possibly both): your spool is too full- If you look at your spool from the side does the line bulge past the top "cap" of the spool? Or your line is too heavy for the lures your are using. So when you are reeling in there isn't enough tension on the line to properly set it on the reel. This causes the line to be spooled loosely and eventually leads to that dreaded birds nest.
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For more than twenty five years I've been using ultra light fishing tackle and have learned that fishing with ultralight gear is one of the most enjoyable ways to catch fish. When I use the term 'tackle' or 'gear' I'm referring specifically to the rod, reel, and line that are employed while fishing. When you downsize your rod, reel, and line, the baits and lures that you use will also become smaller, mostly out of necessity.
This type of fishing can be done for type of fish. In my opinion 'ultra light' fishing is simply matching your rod reel and line to the size of fish you intend to catch, then as your skills become better, it means catching fish larger than your gear and line would suggest. For example catching five to six pound trout or smallmouth bass while using a four foot ultra light rod and matching reel, spooled with four pound test. The same rule holds true when fishing for ten pound steelhead with a medium action rod and reel, spooled with eight pound test.
Fishing with light tackle also makes you become a better angler. It forces you to learn how to "play" your catch, rather than just winching your fish in. I'm not a fly fisherman, but one of the best quotes ever made came from the fly fishing movie A River Runs Through It. In this movie the reverend Mclean is said to have said, "Anyone who does not know how to catch a fish should be able to disgrace that fish by catching it."
To me this quote sums up ultra light fishing quite nicely. This type of fishing literally forces you to become a better angler and learn "how" to catch fish, rather than relying on some sort of luck from the fishing Gods. The bottom line is that if you use quality rods, reels, and line ultra light fishing will most certainly result in catching more fish. This is one of the keys to ultra light fishing tackle. You always want to purchase quality gear and line.
When fishing with ultra light gear that gear gets put to the test. The drag on your reel, for example, is of the utmost importance. This is why purchasing quality reels such as those made by Pflueger, is so important. How about fishing line? I've always been a fan of Stren monofilament, although any name brand manufacturer will work fine. Skimping on the cost of line is never a good idea when it comes to ultra light fishing tackle.
The same rule applies to your fishing rod. In many instances sub par quality ultra light rods have a very "whippy" quality to them. When you hold them in you hand and shake the rod tip, it feels almost as if you're holding some sort of whip. An ultra light rod should have some 'backbone' to it for quality hook sets. Although they are a bit expensive, St. Croix makes great light fishing rods that last a lifetime and perform wonderfully.
The bottom line is that light fishing tackle is the way to go if you want to catch more fish, have more fun, and become a better angler. Give it a try and find out for yourself just how enjoyable fishing with ultra light tackle can be.
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 five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.
What site can I use to plug in my symptoms and get suggestions on what is wrong?
I am a breast cancer survivor. I had a mastectomy and lymph nodes removed on the right 5 years ago. A back flap for reconstruction. A few weeks ago I started having pain and knumbness in my arm and pain in my back at the shoulder blades. Starting yesterday I can't use my right thumb and my arm is week. I have pain in my neck and upper back. My left leg has pain in my thigh and back calf and feels like circulation is cut off. I have an ongoing headache. I am very week, and can't seem to concentrate or focus my eyes. I'm really scared mostly of a stroke as it runs in my family.
When the skin is in the process of recovering from any injury (accident, surgery, burns, or acne) scarring will occur. Once a scar forms, it is permanent and most people are self-conscious about facial scars. Facial plastic surgery helps to make scars less noticeable and hence boost your self esteem.
What is a scar?
A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin. Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process. The composition of a scar may vary - appearing flat, lumpy, sunken, colored, painful, or itchy.
Is Facial Scar Treatment For You?
A person considering facial scar revision must understand that there is no way to remove scars completely. The goal is to improve the appearance of the scar either by disguising it, relocating it, or minimizing its prominence. Skin color and type, age, and the type of scarring, are all important factors and are a part of the discussion prior to surgery. Maximum improvement in facial scars may require more than one procedure, and more than one technique may be employed. Scar revision should not be done for a period of 6 months after the injury. This interval allows the body enough time to heal fully.
Understanding the Surgery
Often the scar is simply cut out and closed with tiny stitches, leaving a thinner, less noticeable scar. If the scar lies across the natural skin creases (or "lines of relaxation") the surgeon may be able to reposition it with a "Z-plasty", to run parallel to these lines, where it will be less conspicuous.
Acne scars which per se are of three main types (icepick, rolling and boxcar) are generally removed with punch excision or subcutaneous excision (subcision) in which the base of the depressed scar is released from the underlying structures. Dermabrasion and laser resurfacing are methods a surgeon uses to make "rough or elevated" scars less prominent, by removing part of the upper layers of skin with an abrading tool or laser light.
Keloid or hypertrophic scars are treated first with injections of steroids/ silicon sheet/pressure therapy to reduce size. If these maneuvers do not produce good results, then options available are surgical removal/ radiotherapy.
What to Expect After the Surgery
There is some discomfort (swelling, bruising and redness) after facial scar revision surgery. It is advisable to avoid any activity that places undue stress on the area of the incision. Sun exposure has to be minimized. It is important to remember that scar tissues require about a year to fully heal and achieve maximum improved appearance.
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Radio wave propagation can be categorized as LOS (Line Of Sight) and non-LOS modes. LOS is direct point-to-point propagation with no obstructions in between. Non-LOS is indirect propagation in the absence of LOS path which consists of diffraction, reflection and scattering. In the HF band (3 – 30 MHz), propagation is primarily using sky wave for long distance communications. VHF and UHF (30 MHz – 3 GHz) waves travel by LOS and ground bounce propagation. The SHF (3 to 30 GHz) wave uses strictly LOS propagation.
The goal of propagation modeling is to determine the probability of satisfactory performance of a wireless system that depends on radio wave propagation. For RF systems planning, the modeling of propagation is for the purpose of RF coverage analysis. This analysis uses the propagation model and terrain data to predict the RF coverage area of a transmitter, the received signal strength at the end of a wireless link, the path loss from the transmitter to a distance receiver, the antenna tilt angle of the transmitter, the minimum antenna height to establish Line of Sight communication path and channel impairment such as delay spread due to multi-path fading.
Propagation models for different applications, environments and terrains had been developed by the US government, private organizations and standard body such as International Telecommunications Union (ITU). These models are based on large amount of empirical data collected for the purpose of characterizing propagation for that application. Since propagation models are created using statistical methods, no single model will exactly fit any particular application. It is a good idea to employ two or more independent models and use the results as bounds on the expected performance. The following are a list of most commonly used near-earth propagation models.
Longley-Rice The Longley-Rice model predicts long term median transmission loss over irregular terrain. It is designed for frequency from 20 MHz to 20 GHz and path length from 1 to 2000 Km. The model accounts for terrain, climate, subsoil conditions and ground curvature. Longley-Rice model has two modes, point-to-point and area. The point-to-point mode uses detail terrain data and characteristics to predict path loss, whereas the area mode uses general information about the terrain characteristics to predict path loss.
Okumura The Okumura model is based on the measurements made in Tokyo in 1960, between 200 to 1920 MHz. The measured values are used to determine the median field strength and numerous correction factors. The correction factors include adjustment to the degree of urbanization, terrain roughness, base station antenna height, mobile antenna height and localized obstruction. The Okumura model is especially applicable in urban area for general coverage calculation where numerous obstructions and buildings exist.
Cost 231 The Cost 231 Model, also called the Hata model PCS extension, is used in most commercial RF planning tools for mobile telephony. The coverage of the Cost 231 model is frequency between 1500 to 2000 MHz, transmitter effective antenna height between 30 to 200 m, receiver effective antenna height between 1 to 10 m and link distance from 1 to 20 km. The Cost 231 model is restricted to application where the base station antenna is above adjacent roof tops.
Egli The Egli model is a simplified model based on empirical match of measured data to mathematical formula. Its ease of implementation makes it a popular choice for use in the first analysis. It assumes gentle rolling hill height of approximately 50 feet and no terrain elevation data between the transmitter and receiver is needed for the model. The median path loss is adjusted for the height of transmit and receive antenna above ground. The model consists of a single equation for the propagation loss.
ITU ITU terrain model is based on diffraction theory that provides a method to predict median path loss. The model predicts path loss as a function of the height of path blockage and the first Fresnel zone for the transmission link. The model is ideal for modeling line-of-sight link in any terrain and is good for any frequency and path length. The model accounts for obstructions in the middle of the communication link, hence it is suitable to be used both inside cities and open fields. The model is considered valid for losses above 15 dB.
About the Author:
Paul Ngai is an engineering consultant specialized in Telecommunications Network and Systems. He is also the principal of Network Systems Technologies LLC (http://www.nstecs.net), a telecommunications consulting firm provides planning, analysis, design, testing and operation support services.
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When you are planning to catch that Largemouth Bass you always dreamed of, there is an important part of your fishing experience that is very necessary. The decision on the Rod and Reel you choose can make the difference between landing that Extreme Largemouth Bass or going home with the minnows you brought for bait. Choosing the perfect Rod and Reel is difficult for even the experienced angler, so you can imaging the confusion that the beginner bass fisherman faces.
There are two basic concepts that are important to understand about rods. These are: POWER and ACTION.
ROD ACTION
Rod Action refers to the bend in the rod. Rods bend in different parts and can be separated by three different areas:  The last quarter or essentially near the tip. At the last third to the tip and throughout the whole rod. The bend at the tip area is known as a Fast Action Rod. The last third to the tip is known as a Moderate Action Rod, and the bend throughout the rod is known as a Slow Action rod. Knowing the difference between these different actions is important and will determine which type of fishing experience you will have and potentially change the way you fish and the experience you have.
FAST ACTION RODS: Bend at the tip: Will affect the cast and throw since the force will be at the tip and you can usually cast farther and longer . However, since you have more force at the tip, you can fling your bait right off the hook due to the whipping effect that you are able to create. Slow and Moderate Action Rods are less yielding and have less tendency to have a whip effect and won't throw your bait off the hook as freely, but you don't get the distance during your cast as with the Fast Action Rod. Â
ROD POWER
Rod Power refers to the ability of the rod to handle different lure weights and line sizes. Rods range from different designations of Ultra-Light all the way through to Heavy. The lighter the rod, the lighter the weight that a rod can handle. This determines its power. So, for example, an ultra-light rod may only be able to handle lures weighing 1/32 ounce to 1/4 ounce. As the rod increases in its designations, the POWER of the rod increases and will be able to hold more progressive lure weights. Also, the line pound test increases with the increase of the size of the rod such that an ultra-light rod may only be able to handle 2-6 pound test and a heavy rod may be able to handle up to 15-20 pound test line. Â
Different places and areas for fishing will determine what type of Rod you may choose based on the types of lakes and grasses you will be faced with. The All Around Choice varies with the fisherman and the experience depending on the location, temperature and seasonal changes in the environment.Â
In my opinion, the best choice for the beginner Largemouth Bass fisherman is a medium-light power, fast action rod for use with a spinning reel.  This type of rod gives the beginner the ability to feel the casting action and have the power to bring in a decent sized Largemouth Bass. The cast is not only easy, but you can feel the differences by testing different casting techniques which will further help you get to know the way in which the rod gives and takes with each different cast technique until you master both the Power and Action of your particular rod.  If you are going after larger bass in the over 10 pound range, then it may be more prudent to use a medium power rod as you can control the rod better and land the larger fish with less chance of loosing it or having it spit out the lure . Remember the larger the rod, the heavier both the lure and weight you can use but you loose a little in the cast.
There are many different Rods to choose from and depending upon the type of fishing you plan to do will determine which type of rod you choose. Planning properly by getting familiar with the differences between the Action and the Power of different rods will enable you to go out and fish on different days with different climates, wind conditions and terrains successfully. They make different Rods and Reels for a purpose, learn which ones will work better under different conditions and you will land that Extreme Largemouth Bass of your dreams. Â
I have been fly fishing for over forty years now and have over the years discovered that some of my saltwater fly fishing flies work well in fresh water and that some of my freshwater flies work well in saltwater. The more fly fishing I do the more I come to realize that both saltwater fish and freshwater have a lot in common.
I have caught trout, bass and pan fish on what are traditionally considered saltwater fishing flies. There are several different saltwater fly patterns that I use to catch freshwater fish. The Clouser's minnow and Lefty's deceiver minnows are a great choice when bass fishing and in the smaller sizes large pan fish. I have come to believe that both of these flies simulate small minnows that are prevalent in all environments where we fish. It is the color choice that is most important, and that choice will be dictated by the clarity of the water and the color of the natural minnows that exist where you are fishing. One of my favorite saltwater flies for large pan fish is the bonefish special tied in a little smaller size. I have also caught large crappie bass using Crazy Charlie flies in yellow and chartreuse colors, and try red, yellow or pink Crazy Charlie flies for large pan fish. In cloudy water on a sunny day try a kryatal Flash Charlie for pan fish and a Kryatal flash for bass and crappie.
You can also catch saltwater species of fish with what are traditionally considered bass flies. In a previous article I chronicle a trip to the N.C. coast when the fishing was unbelievable and I exhausted all of my saltwater flies. I resorted to bass flies and continued to catch fish. I have caught saltwater trout, bluefish, tarpon, redfish and more with flies that are supposed to be for bass fishing. For tarpon, stripers, snook and bluefish try Rabbit Strip Divers, Mega Divers, Zonker and Bass Buggers. If you are after sea trout or redfish you might want to try Woolly Buggers in either a chartreuse or olive color. Again, I think color is most important and I recommend you stick to chartreuse, yellow or olive for redfish and trout. For stripers, and bluefish and tarpon just about any color with some flash will work.
If you fish saltwater and freshwater I would suggest that you take a large variety of you flies with you and do not be afraid to experiment. You will be surprised at what you catch and learn.
Thanks and good fishing
Brian has been fly fishing the United States for over 40 years. If you can catec it he will catch it on a fly rod. He alos runs a website dedicated to fly fishing. fishing flies saltwater flies bass flies
what time of the year is best for northern pike fishing in ne ohio?
the best times o' the year is late fall through early spring for us here in the great lakes region. There are more places to get northerns here in michigan than ohio. if you want some great pike fishing, i would travel an hour or two to benton harbor michigan. there are many lakes down there (up there for you) that hold many many northerns. another great place to go to is greenville michigan, which is an hour north of grand rapids. a friend about five years ago caught a 40lb northern ice fishing on the private lake i fish on.
good luck!
For many fish anglers, the best kind of fish and most popular among fish is the pike. Therefore, catching pike is not just rewarding but also an adventure. Pike are unlike any other fish when it comes to catching them. Individuals from all over share his or her strategies, tips, and killer pike techniques.
Pike is best caught by the use of fly- fishing; however there are techniques individuals can use that can better the odds of catching the pike too. The biggest thing about a great technique, believe it or not, is the type of fly rod you actually use. A great killer technique for pike is casting the fly into shallow water.
Deep water and fast moving water or currents tend to make the fly wander and the line disappear. Pike have been commonly known to "jump" or attack anything that happens to land near it. It is also a great idea to make the fly appear to be alive. The more real and active the fly looks, the better. Use four or five different flies when you are fishing for pike this way. A pike has different preferences and when one fly isn't working very well, another fly might be just what your fish is after!
Once a pike has taken a bite, the concept of knowing will usually be a small tug, the rod dipping down, or more tension on the line. Remember not to reel the pike in fast because there are chances it's not hooked well and will get off the line. Don't attempt to grab the line either when the pike is close enough. This is a common mistake many anglers make, even with great techniques. Use a net or reel to the shore; sometimes pike are larger than the weight that is on the test line, but you could still catch the pike.
Another killer technique fish anglers know about with pike is the time of year to fish for them. Be sure the water is free flowing of ice. The early spring months are also when pike are breeding. This of course is also when the pike are the hungriest and looking for food.
There are many different techniques to catching pike, but those that are considered killer techniques are those that work time and time again. Depending on the location an individual should have no problem catching "the prize fish."
The best times to use these killer techniques are during warmer sunny days and when the air is dry. The best thing about pike is that they are ferocious and vigorous eaters. Often times forgetting they have just nibbled on bait, they will attack it again. This is where the good technique of patience is a way to catch the pike.
Some other techniques fish anglers consider "killer techniques" for pike have to deal with fishing in deep water. A good technique for the deeper water some individuals aren't aware of is not using a test line of more than six pounds in weight. If an individual uses a test line that is more than six pounds it will essentially cause friction and movement in the water. This will scare off potential pike and the efforts of catching the pike will be much harder too.
About the Author:
Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best walleye fishing information possible. Get more information on walleye fishing here: http://www.askwalleyefishing.com/
What Type of Fish Finder Transducer do I need for the Type of Fishing I do? Â
The information about fish finder transducers can be both overwhelming and difficult to understand. This article lays out the different aspects of transducers and offers some suggestions on the type of model you may need. These guidelines can be used for both fixed mount and portable fish finders.
Frequency (LOW frequency vs. HIGH frequency)
Transducers come in Low and High frequencies. Low frequencies generally range from 50 to 100 kHz. High frequency models generally range from 180 to 200 kHz. Lower frequency sound waves can travel greater distances. They penetrate further in the water. Lower Frequency = Greater DepthÂ
You need to also keep in mind that fish finders are generally designed to work with specific frequencies (or a couple of frequencies).Â
IMPORTANT: If you purchase a transducer separately, or you already have one, make sure your model will work with the frequency guidelines of your fish finder. Â This applies for portable fish finders as well as mounted models.
Cone Angle
A transducer works by concentrating a sound wave into a beam and emitting this beam into the water. This beam is emitted in a small arc (measured in degrees) from the transducer. As the beam travels deeper into the water, the arc covers a wider area. If you plot the area the beam covers on graph paper it will look like a cone, thus the term "cone angle". If you draw a line from the very tip of the cone down to the cone bottom you have identified the center line of the cone. The emitted sound wave is strongest close to this center line and diminishes as the distance from center line increases.
Cone Angle becomes important because the greater the angle the bigger the coverage area and therefore the bigger the area that the fish finder can "see". As you move further away from the center line, the clarity of the image decreases.Â
Frequency and Cone Angle Working Together
High Frequency transducers come with either a narrow or wide cone angle.Â
For shallow water fishing, a high frequency (180 - 200 kHz), narrow cone angle (20 degree - 30 degree) model may be a good choice. You will not be able to see great depths, but you're in shallow water. The narrow cone angle will allow you to see things more crisply than a wide cone and will allow you to be able to distinguish the objects you see on the display easier. If you really want to see a large area, then think about a wide cone angle instead.
For deep water fishing you will most likely want to search the highest volume of water possible in the shortest amount of time. Consider fish finders that have a low frequency (50 - 100 kHz) for greater depths, and a wide cone angle (40o - 60o) for greater horizontal distances from the cone center line. This combination will allow you to see at greater depths, but the definition (how crisp the image is on the fish finder's display) will not be as good. You can increase the definition by buying a fish finder with a higher sensitivity display.
Here's a quick summary:
 High Frequency/Narrow Cone Angle
Shallower depths
Better definition (crispness) and object separation on the display
Less susceptible to outside interference
  Low Frequency/Wide Cone Angle
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Deeper depths.
Less definition (crispness) and object separation on the display.
More susceptible to outside interference
Dual Frequency TransducersÂ
Low frequency, wide cone angle setups do have some limitations. For example, you can cover a wide area and a greater depth which gets you into the "general" area of where the fish are, but we don't want to fish in the general area, we want to put our lines directly in front of the fish.
To do that, fish finder manufacturers developed Dual Frequency Transducers. (Humminbird Fish Finders refer to these models as dual beam rather than dual frequency.) Dual frequency models, as the name implies, have two different beams that project at different frequencies. One is set to a low frequency and the other to a high frequency. Many fish finders will allow the fisherman to switch between the two beams on the display. There are also models that have a split screen display that allow the angler to see images from both beams separately at the same time. Some manufacturers even have displays that combine the imagines from the two beams into one image. The display essentially combines the high-frequency detail with the wider beam and deeper search capabilities of low frequency.
For deep water fishing, dual frequency transducers are a great option. They let you find the general area of the fish over a large volume of water using a low frequency-wide beam setting, and then, for greater accuracy, pinpoint the depth and location using a high beam-narrow cone setting for greater clarity.Â
For shallow water fishing, a dual frequency transducer may be overkill. There is little need to see fish at a depth greater than a hundred feet so a single beam, high frequency model may a better option.
Overall, there are a lot of choices in fish finders. The transducer is one of the key components of fish finders, whether they are fixed mount of portable fish finders. Make sure you know what type of fishing you are planning and then select a fish finder based on your specific fishing needs.
Karen Janos is an expert on fish finders and their components. When she is not fishing or writing articles about fishing, she is the webmaster for http://www.fishfindersdirect.com, a website dedicated to providing quality fish finders at a great price. As Karen likes to say, "They can run, but they can't hide."
If you are like hundreds of the home owners that are fed up of getting battered by the high cost of energy and you would like to take control of your utility costs, you'll be happy to discover there are other options. A lot of people are generating their own electricity at home with alternative energy sources like wind power and solar power.
Wind and solar power are ideal where there is no utility power available like the cottages or rural areas. Even if they are available, hooking up to your cottage or home can be very expensive.
Today there are lots of interest in using clean renewable energy like solar power and wind power to generate electricity, but which one is best for your need? The fact is that for most individuals a combination of both is likely to give them the biggest return for their money.
Solar energy is a eminent way to apply sunlight from the sun. This is particularly true if you live in a very sunny area. Solar panels can be set up anywhere, in your backyard, on your roof, and you can even built and install them yourself.
To harness the power of the wind you will need a wind turbine to convert the wind power to electricity. Once more you will have the choice of constructing it or purchasing it. If you purchase a wind turbine it will cost you $600 and more. But if you constructed one yourself it will only cost approximately $200 or so and you can do this over the weekend with help from your family or friends. The difference is impressive and as is with so many things in life, you pay more for labor than for the actual parts to built it. The parts to construct a small home sized wind turbine will only cost a few hundred dollars and you get to brag about it around your neighborhood.
Altho a wind turbine can produce as much as 5 times the amount of electricity as one solar panel, using both sources of energy can be beneficial since the ideal weather condition may not come about at the same time. For instance, if it is cloudy it will most likely to be windy. And if there is no wind you might have sunshine. Applying both systems can give you the maximum potential for continual electricity generation.
Thence for the most benefit from alternative energy sources use wind power and solar power are ideal ways to generate electricity for the greatest paying back on your investment.
Note: some local government are not to pleased to have wind turbines being erected within townships and in many cases they are totally banned. So they are not entirely suited for suburban areas where neighborhoods may be disturbed, therefore solar power might be the better way to go.
It's Sunday, 12/02/07 I decided to take a break from the everyday grind, I asked my wife if she would like go to Perris Lake for a little R&R. She said let's go. So we loaded the SUV with all the bass fishing gear I thought we would need to catch a big one.
The day started off a bit cool about 51 degrees, it was in my opinion idea bass fishing weather. Once we arrived at the lake we launched the boat with the excitement of which one of us was going to catch the first bass. Now I'm not a gambler but my wife thought that a small wager (bet) would make the trip a little more interesting. So I opened up my wallet then said, all I have is $100.00, she said, that will due. I can always find ways to spend your money. Well after hearing that, I knew that it was time to pull out all the stops. She was not going to win this bet.
OK, let's get started.
Bass fishing at any lake, you should always fish the rocks, reeds and points at the lake. I started the boat and we cruised on over to the dam, where there are a number of rocks and some reeds. I like to jig the rocks because bass will pre-spawn over steep chunk rock banks about the size of baseball to basketball size rocks that drop to 10 feet or deeper. In areas like this is where the bass find loads of crayfish and female bass suspend near the sun warmed rocks to ripen their eggs. Now the bait to use when bass fishing the rocks is a ¼ to ½ oz. jig - and - pig in black and blue. This is the top producer here because it mimics crayfish so well. OK, now this is what you should try. Cast perpendicular to the bank, let your bait drop to the bottom, and slowly hop it down the incline to a depth of 10 to 25 feet. And remember, a long pause between jumps will specifically draw in the bigger bass.
Crank the reeds when bass fishing.
As the pre-spawn progresses and smaller males begin swimming near shore waters, the bigger female bass lurk nearby. But they stay hidden, gravitating to any slightly deeper water within reeds. This makes reeds near shore which may bottom out at 3 to 4 feet deep water the hottest mega - bass spots just prior to the spawn in lakes, bays, rivers and creeks. The bait you might use for bass fishing the reeded areas of the lake. Bomber flat A, the tight wiggling produced by a flat side a really trigger the bass to bite. Cast your crank bait across the reeds and run it at medium speed over the drop, keep the lure bumping bottom and bouncing off any cover. In clear water use jerk bait, retrieve your jerk bait over any hollowed out tree trunks or logs along the edge of the water. This is where you might find the bigger bass.
The next best bass fishing hot spot at Perris Lake is the island.
This is where I lost the bet to my wife. She bagged a 7 pound 4 oz bass.
For more Bass Fishing Tips and Secret for catching large mouth bass, small mouth bass, stripe bass, catfish, trout or any other lake fish
Kim Carson
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