Crappie dont play fair

Live minnows and jigs of all sorts are still the best for chasing that crappie. If you are a die-hard fan of using small spinner baits for crappie, if properly presented, you will not only catch crappie, but other fish as well to make your fishing adventure more enjoyable.

If you are successful in with you are doing, stay with it. However, it is fun to experiment to add to your arsenal.

There are times the crappie doesn't play fair and all the rules of being still, not splashing, the crappie will attack spinner baits in all sorts of environments from bank fishing to pier and the boat. Spinner baits seem to trigger their hunger or protecting their nest.

Spinners create a sound of waves that they feel, then out of the corner of their eye they see the flashy lure...WOW, I'm going to get that! That's what spinners will do, trigger their instincts. Spin casting with spinners allows you to cover a larger radius of water in short period of time. Spinners tend to be heavier than jigs and will let you cast farther as opposed to jigging or whatever.

There is all kind of spinners from Safety-Pin Spinners to Horse Head Spinners.

Experiment, that's what it's all about. One thing is for sure, if your methods of attack don't catch crappie, the manufacturers caught us.

When was the last time you took someone fishing from family, friends or the neighbor kid down the street?

Qualified sailors are safer sailors

Sailing as a sporting leisure activity is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. From local inland boating clubs to open sea experiences it has never been a better time to take up sailing. Every time you take your boat out it will be different, being ruled by the elements sailing is an amazing way to get away from your stressful life and unwind.

The first thing you need to accept is that you need to learn the ropes in order to be a safe sailor. In the UK the national body for all types of boating is the RYA, they promote safe sailing and you can take RYA sailing courses that certify you at each level as competent. If you want to sail then you should get yourself qualified, in fact, in order to charter a yacht or sail as crew on larger boats you may find that it is essential to be adequately certified.

Over the winter when the evenings are dark and there is only sailing to be had during the day, if your working life permits it, or at the weekends. However, you can pursue your passion by spending the dark nights studying for a RYA course or more advanced sailing qualifications so that when the weather permits you can get out on the water knowing more than you did before.

You may find that some colleges run evening classes that are RYA approved, but the problem with night school is that they are only one night a week and if it doesn't fit with your personal timetable then attending may not be possible. Additionally, you may find that it is a long trek to the nearest college offering the courses or that the courses are too basic for your level of sailing. One solution to this is to take a home based course.

The beauty of studying at home is that you can fit it into your life when and how you choose. One company offering RYA and MCA Sailing Courses for home study is http://www.oceantraining.com/.

If you are looking for a suitable provider then we think that they could be perfect and when you consider that they provide training for the RNLI then they definitely come out top of the list. Ocean Training offer home study courses from the most basic navigation and safety right through to Yachtmaster Ocean and beyond. If you want to be a better sailor then they are a good place to start.

Light vs. Fish = Curiosity

Light vs. Fish = Curiosity
I would like to start this article by presenting my knowledge and experiences during my lifetime on this subject so you may only need to read this first paragraph to base an opinion that I may know what I am writing about or not therefore no need in wasting your time reading the whole article. I have been either fi shing or studying fish over the past 49 years and many of the fishing trips were studying while fishing. I also have a 3500-gallon pond that was constructed in 1998 to observe fish's reaction to light during low light conditions. The pond was stocked with bass, perch, minnows, and carp. The observations were done while the water was stained, murky, and clear. The lifetime fishing trips were made in both daytime and night. There were many nights fishing from docks lighted and dark from dusk to dawn. The following is my summary of fish's reactions to light as I have observed.
I have found that fish are curious when it becomes known. Some are drawn to the light because the light starts the feeding chain during darkness. First, the insects are attracted to light and fall into the water to become food for the baitfish. The baitfish's activity thus draws the attention of the active predatory fish. This is great for the angler except one problem exists. The more mature fish are lurking several feet below because they can also see the people and activity above the light. The mature fish lurking below did not reach their maturity by being aggressive in a setting that seems "Too Good to Be True". Their maturity gave them the instinct to wait below for the wounded baitfish, injured from the feeding frenzy above, for a easy meal. Over the many hours of fishing in this type setting I tried catching fish that were engaged in the feeding frenzy to no avail. I used every type bait from flies, jigs, grubs, and fresh shiners dangling them in the middle of the ball of baitfish swimming in circles underneath the light only to see the fish ignore my presentation. Conclusion to this type scenario is do not waste your time trying to catch the fish you can see because they can see you.
The observations that I studied in the control pond were si milar to those I wrote above with the exception that there was no activity by people above or around the water during the feeding frenzy around the light. I was able to use a very long pole from a hidden position to present a lively shiner or night crawler around the light with success 100% of the attempts. The conclusion that I reached in these tests are that fish are attracted to light but the surrounding activity above the water out weights the "Risk to Reward" in the fish's mind.
The years of study on Light vs. Fish drove me to develop a light that can attract fish's curiosity, below the activity above, to produce more fish to the area I am fishing rather than trying to light a large area to bring in baitfish. I wanted the light to be "personal" for my line only, away from all distractions above the water, with no concerns of another object to hang-up on while fighting hooked fish. There are submersible light s on the market today that come with long cables that allow the light to be submerged to a desired depth, but is this worth the untangling the line from the light every time a fish decides to escape using the light as if it were a branch? The design of the Crappi Candle fulfills all the needs of attracting fish curiosity to the bait or lure. The Crappi Candle serves as an external light source for unhooking fish and re-baiting out of the water. The low power consumption enables you to fish all day or night without changing the battery. The housing that conceals the light module is nearly indestructible and the light module has no wires or parts to break, and uses a gravity/friction On/Off switch to conserve battery life.

In conclusion of this article and the satisfaction that I accomplished the product that I was seeking, I enlisted help from an individual for the purpose of filming th e product underwater in a natural environment to show all my studies and observations were indeed warranted. I enlisted the help from a gentleman named Doug Stamm whom is a professional photographer and marine biologist to video fish's reaction to the light underwater in their environment. The video (you can view on website) was shot on a natural lake, after the ice had melted, and the water is still cold which is the reason for there not being a lot of fish activity. The video clearly shows that fish are very curious to light. If I can get fish curious to the light on the line then the chances of creating a strike on the bait have risen dramatically. The video was also shot during daylight hours mostly which should indicate that this light is not only effective during night but also during daylight hours. There are many fisherman that assume the light from the sun penetrates further below the surface th an it actually does. When the water is stained, it contains very small particles, which absorb and deflect light, starting at the surface, and deteriorating quickly every foot below the surface. I hope this will help many fisherman become more productive while fishing.

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Die Hard Fishing Fan

Live minnows and jigs of all sorts are still the best for chasing that crappie. If you are a die-hard fan of using small spinner baits for crappie, if properly presented, you will not only catch crappie, but other fish as well to make your fishing adventure more enjoyable.

If you are successful in with you are doing, stay with it. However, it is fun to experiment to expand to your arsenal.

There are times the crappie does not play fair and all the rules of being still, not splashing, the crappie will attack spinner baits in all sorts of environments from bank fishing to pier and the boat. Spinner baits seem to trigger their hunger or protecting their nest.

Spinners create a sound of waves that they feel, and then out of the corner of their eye they see th e flashy lure...WOW, I am going to get that! That is what spinners are suppose to do is trigger their instincts. Spin casting with spinners allows you to cover a larger radius of water in short period of time. Spinners tend to be heavier than jigs and will let you cast farther as opposed to jigging or whatever.

There is all kind of spinners from Safety-Pin Spinners to Horse Head Spinners.
Experiment with ideas that are what it is all about when you are fishing. One thing is for sure, if your methods of attack do not catch crappie, then manufacturers caught us.

When was the last time you took someone fishing from family, friends or the neighbor kid down the street? Or better yet when did you take a retired person fishing?

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The words bachelor party itself conjures wild images in our minds. These images include drunken men, women strippers, men with their tongues lolling out, great food and unlimited drinks isn't it? Well, now the scene is changing bit by bit and stags and their buddies are hopping onto flights for weekend getaways for their bachelor parties. They are extremely comfortable flying to different locales for their stag nights. Due to the slash in the rates of commuting, there is a rising trend of men traveling from one place to another for a memorable and exciting stag night or weekend.

These parties are where men talk about the old times and relationships and bond very well with each other. Grooms-to-be are given advices from their buddies on the pros and cons of marital life.

Going to strip bars and drinking uncontrollably at bachelors parties might be fun but is slowly becoming outdated and mundane. After all, it is the same thing that the men are doing for years together.

Grooms-to-be have now started traveling to different destinations for a rollicking weekend with close buddies. What you need to do is just decide on the destination, get into the plane, reach the destination and have the time of your life.

Cities like Barcelona, Montreal, New Orleans, Miami, Las Vegas, etc are the ultimate destinations for bachelor parties. Some of the adventurous activities that the bachelors show interest in are rock climbing, parachuting, sky diving, fishing, whitewater rafting, etc.

Las Vegas undeniably is the hottest and most happening place for stag nights. It has uncountable night bars, pubs, discotheques and most importantly strip bars. It is also home to theme parks, which have rides that are similar to a near death experience. New Orleans is again a popular place for stag parties and you can see people celebrating here.

Stags and their buddies are ever ready to travel to Barcelona for the stag do since this beautiful and picturesque place is home to raunchy and adult night clubs and also has a string of theme parks. People traveling to these places can be rest assured to have a gala time since they can indulge themselves in sports during the afternoons and have a party in the night. People who are not too much into sports can have a relaxing time at the beach and get sun tanned.

Groups that need help regarding information of different places they want to visit during the weekend can surf the internet and get as much information as possible. The tourism people of the concerned places are always ready to help and provide with the right details and help plan the ultimate bachelor party that one has been looking forward to.

Another trend that is slowly gaining pace is to pack your bags for a weekend with your close buddies, which provides one with the perfect environment to bring back old times and give way to a new life. Also, people have no qualms traveling cross country to celebrate their last days of bachelorhood.