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The combination of a florescent lure and maggot parts works well as an ice fishing lure. Learn more about catching fish below the ice in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced nature guide.
Expert: BRADLEY CARLETON
Bio: Bradley Carleton operates Champlain Valley Guide Service, which specializes in fair chase waterfowl hunting, ice fishing, and spring turkey hunting in Vermont.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Duration : 0:1:48
posted by admin on Mar 19
Monofilament line is less visible in the water than fluorocarbon line. Learn more about the differences of monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing line in this free fishing video from the owner of a fishing tackle store.
Expert: Larry Mastry
Bio: Larry Mastry and his brother Dale own Mastry’s Tackle, a fixture in St. Petersburg, Fla., and together they have a half of a century’s experience in fishing.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:27
posted by admin on Mar 19
http://www.thundermistfishingtips.com
Here at Thundermist Lure Company, we’ve been asked several times “How do I spool line onto my reel properly?”, and “How can I avoid fishing line twist”. So we’ve put together a short 4-minute video with 4 key tips on how to spool line onto your reel and preventing line twist while you’re at it.
Duration : 0:4:9
posted by admin on Mar 19
If i rig one rod with cheap line and one with expensive line. Which one would get the most bite and why? Now im not talking about monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Another thing i heard that fish would only bite if the line looks invisible is that true?
Honestly, it depends on the fish. I’ve seen kids catch sunfish on $1, 30 lb. test white line, and I’ve also seen myself catching 5 trout vs. the guy next to me getting one, fishing similar lures, but mine being tied to a good quality fluoro line (you can’t take the line type out of the equation, because it DOES make a difference). As far as visibility vs. bites, its not really a matter of whether or not the fish can see it as much as it is if the fish really CARES. A hungry bass would hit a hook and worm tied to garden twine, while a native stream trout might get spooked by a near-invisible 2# test fluoro leader, its just the fish.
Like several have said, line quality comes into play in more areas than simply bites. With a good limp, low-memory line, you’ll see fewer birdnests, longer and smoother casts, and less break-offs due to abrasion. Also, low-memory reduces looping, which means alot in terms of hook sets.
Still, you can get a good line for a reasonable price. Steer clear of anything super cheap, and look to spend at least $5-6 for a 300 yd. spool. If the extra few dollars are a deal breaker, you’re probably not really serious about it in the fist place! 
If you’re worried about spooking the fish, look for a line in low-vis color like brown or dark green.
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posted by admin on Mar 19
I use Clear & Clear/Blue Fluorescent or a variation of that color for my fishing. Just a quick question on your preferences when it comes to fishing line color.
With the invention of Fluro I guess it doesn’t really matter……..
I almost always use either a Fluro line or a Fluro leader.
However, my main-line, (if it isn’t Fluro), is always green. Green line is the least observed by most fish……in my opinion.
I’ve tried Crystal, Clear/Blue, Smoke, Red, "Clear", Etc and good ole green-tinted line smokes them all.
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the whole line thing is in, it came that way, but like when i go to reel it in, the string just spins and builds up and it isnt being reeled in. what do i do? i tried looking it up online and i cant find anything specific
Open! there isnt any cap
see the metal bar, but i dont see hwo to attacht he string
It sounds like one of two things, either the line isn’t tightly secured to the spool and it’s all just spinning around the spool or the drag is set so lightly that the spool is just spinning around.
Either set your drag correctly or re-spool your line.
(If you got the reel used, this would be a good time to buy some new line and spool it up instead of re-spooling the old line.)
See links below for info on setting up your reel, including such topics as knots, line, and drag.
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posted by admin on Mar 12
I am desperately looking for another product that is similar to this gem from the Magic line. I have tried their new line filler which does not work anywhere near as well as the line smoother. I have a few stockpiled, but I’m still looking. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!
Anyone, anyone…….
I don’t know but I do know that when items are discontinued ebay will usually have them.
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I’ve decided to get the Ambassadeur C3, and I’m not sure what brand or test of line would do best. I’ll be fishing for Carp & Channel Cats mostly, but I will occasionally use it Bass fishing with large Jigs & Spinnerbaits. I’ve also decided I want a 7′ medium/heavy action rod to use with the reel. I want a line that is visible, because when fishing for Carp & Channel Cats (and Bass with Jigs or Soft Plastics), a lot of the strikes is when your line gets slack, and goes to the side or straight out. I really like clear/blue fluorescent line. I’d prefer that it not be a Braid.
I do know the clear/blue fluorescent line is highly visible, when I Carolina rig my line, I’m going to use 17-pound fluorocarbon or 12-pound Big Game low-vis green as the leader instead of the blue florescent line.
12lb clear sufix siege. but big game may work okay too.
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What’s the difference? Is fluorocarbon elastic?
Mono has the most "stretch".
Fluro has very little stretch.
And Braid has NO stretch.
What does stretch have to do with hands-on, real-world, fishing?
Plenty!
The advantages of having a no-stretch line are "immediate and better signal transfer" of light biting fish AND much easier striking of fish, (esp with tough mouths).
Fluro has the same refractive index as water making it "virtually" invisible under water.
Fluro does not retain water; causing it to SINK easily.
Mono DOES retain water; causing it to have FLOATING characteristic’s.
Braid does not retain water; causing it to SINK the quickest of the three.
Braid has the longest "life" and requires LESS re-spooling, (saving you money in the long run). Fluro & Mono both "wear out" and need replacing AT LEAST once during a 4 Month period of hard fishing, (maybe even sooner). Braid is UV resistant and is not affected by cold……
Braid has the strongest strength VS diameter. When you see "6/20" on a box of braid it means- this braid has the diameter of 6 LB Mono with the strength of 20LB Mono.
Unfortunately, the abrasion resistance of Braid is not on par with a decent Fluro or Mono. That is why you see many fisherman use Braid as their "main-line" and use Fluro as a leader. However, you’ve got to be a decent knot-tier to use this method……
A "con" to Braid is the fact you MUST "manage" the line every 6-10th cast or you will get "wind knots" due to the super-low diameter of the line.
Another "con" of Braid is it does not work well while trolling- Trolling actually works best with a Mono line- the "stretch" in a Mono line works like a "shock absorber" allowing hard striking fish a "buffer".
A "con" of Fluro is it has a tendency to be a bit stiff and retain memory…….however, there are brands that have less "retention"- usually the more expensive, the better the Fluro.
What does all this info mean?
It can be tough to decide on a line for fishing these days! (lol)
Your going after Pike/Musky so, for you, it’s a "no-brainer". You NEED to use Braid, (when casting).
But if you wanted to switch gears and fish for Bass, you’d have to do some experimenting to decide what type of line "works best for the lure or rig you plan to use" .
I’m fishing a Bass T this Sat and currently have 3 rods with 14LB Fluro, 1 rod with 14 LB Mono, 2 rods with Power Pro 6/20 Braid, and 1 rod with 4/10 Berkley "smoke" Fireline. I have found a mixture works best for Bass fishing……at least for me.
Why?
(It has to do with lure "sink rates".) Remember, Braid & Fluro SINK. Mono sinks very SLOW. Fluro is invisible. Braid is strong.
If you know the properties of the line your fishing and cater to their strong points………….nuff said……..(wink).
Hope this helps? Good luck in your search for the perfect line.
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posted by admin on Mar 12
How do you thread a fishing line through the pole? I have a Shakespeare xtreme that will haul in up to 20 lbs. I plan on going to fish for Salmon (in Alaksa). Also, are there any tricks on how to attach the lure? Any knotting techniques? Can you recommend a website? -Fishing again for the first time
Check out this website:
http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/how-to-fish
This will give you some good tips as well as show how to do all sorts of knots. The Palomar is the the easiest, and it’s never failed on me. The improved clinch knot is also very popular among anglers.
As far as threading a fishing line, just put it up through the holes. Pull out enough line after it is threaded in order to put your bobber on (if you are using one, I suggest the slip bobber if you are) at the depth you want plus enough line to tie your lure or hook on. Use your preferred knot from the website to tie it on.
Hope this helps. Good Luck.
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