Winter Crappie Fishing Tips

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Winter Crappie Fishing Tips

Many crappie fishermen hang up their rods during the cold winter months, winterize their boats and sit back patiently waiting for spring. On the other hand, a lot of successful fishermen continue to fish for crappie all winter long, and for good reason: finding crappie in the winter can be easier than it is in the spring and summer.

To find winter crappie, use your depth finder to look for submerged creek and river channels in 15 to 40 feet of water. What you're looking for is brush or submerged trees along these channels. Crappie will be holding somewhere in or around that cover. Crappie, like bass and most other species, almost always stage close to some type of cover, and they seem to prefer brush-piles or submerged trees as their cover of choice. Underwater ledges next to deeper channels may also be holding a few crappie, if there is some type of cover nearby. If a warm front comes through and the temperatures rise for a few days, crappie may begin to move up to flats along the creek channels. If that happens, you may want to go back to slow-trolling, as the fish will be more spread out.

Often during the winter, wind can be a problem for fishermen. If you have a good trolling motor, you can keep your boat positioned over the cover and drop jigs into and around it. I hate fighting the wind, so I usually use an anchor to keep my boat where I want it. When I find the cover on my depth finder, I'll drop a marker buoy over it, then determine the wind direction. I circle the boat around, and when I'm upwind and off to the side of the buoy, quietly drop my anchor. When it hits bottom, I let the boat drift alongside the marker buoy, and then tie off the anchor rope. I will then be able to concentrate more on fishing than constantly repositioning the boat.

Now that I'm in position, I'm ready to fish. But what bait do I use? Small, lightweight jigs is the answer. Remember that in the cold water, the crappie are moving slower, and they aren't going to chase a lure very far. So use light jigs and fish them slow. Use a 1/8 or lighter jig on a lightweight or medium-light rod, and if you noted any fish on your depth finder, drop the jig just over them and be ready for a strike. Move the jig slowly up and down, or use very light twitches. You won't get the aggressive strikes like you do in the spring and summer, often you will only feel a slight tug or even just a little pressure. This is where the light tackle comes in. Light-weight rods and 4 to 6 pound test line will enable you to feel these subtle strikes. If you know the crappie are there, and your jigs are just not working, try adding a crappie nibble or if you can, tip it with a small minnow. That will sometimes entice a strike from finicky fish. Sometimes you can use a bobber to keep your jig in position, but usually this time of year the crappie are too deep for bobber-fishing to be practical.

Marabou and feather-type jigs can be very effective for winter crappie, as well as "umbrella" type jigs. The slower rate-of-fall seems to be the trick with these. Whatever type of jig you choose, just remember to fish it very slow.

On a clear, sunny day use light colored jigs, and on cloudy days you can go with a darker color, but I prefer a white, yellow, light green or chartreuse color. The same rule applies to water clarity, in clear water use very light colors or even clear with some sparkle. In stained water, use a darker green or chartreuse. There are so many different color variations nowadays it can be overwhelming trying to pick the "perfect" color. with colors like "bayou booger", "firecracker", "woodpecker" and "electric chicken", everyone today seems to have a different favorite. The way I do it is try a few different color combinations at first, fishing with 3 or 4 separate rods, and when I seem to be catching more crappie on a particular color, stick with that color.

When ice fishing for crappie, fish over the deeper brush piles you found in the spring, summer or fall. The crappie will be holding tight to this cover, Their lower metabolism in the cold water means they won't venture far from it when foraging for food. This also means that they will often readily inhale a jig when they see it, not passing up an opportunity for a morsel of nutrition. The trick here is, if you catch a few crappie and then the bite stops, move and drill another hole over another brush pile.

In the dead of winter, in February for example, you may find that the crappie have moved to even deeper water, and are staged along the edges of the deeper channels. In these locations, they will usually suspend just a foot or two off of the bottom. When they are this deep, I have had great success using a bottom rig. Tie on a barrel swivel at the end of your line. Then tie on a 3 foot section of line with a bass casting sinker or a cannonball sinker on the other end of the swivel. Usually a 3/4 ounce sinker will do, but if there's more current you'll have to use a heavier one. Then tie on a 1 or 2 foot section of line on the swivel with a hook and minnow at the end, or a jig tipped with a minnow or crappie nibble. Drop this straight down below the boat, and when it hits bottom, reel up just a smidgen. I have caught well over 50 crappie in one spot using this method, in just a couple of hours.

If you are using any of these methods and are catching a lot of crappie, but all of them are small and not keeper size, go to a bigger jig. Sometimes the larger fish will only strike at larger baits, letting the little guys eat up the small stuff. If I'm catching nothing but little ones, I'll switch to 2 inch jigs. Often that will get the "bigguns" to react.

I hope that by using these winter crappie tips you can go out and catch yourself a nice "mess" of crappie, just remember to adhere to the game and fish laws, slot limits, daily limits, etc. Another thing to remember is to bring adequate clothing for the temperature, keeping the wind chill factor in mind. You don't want to be miserable while out on the water, and you can always take off a layer of clothing if you get too warm. Check the weather forecast before you go, pay attention to the wind speed, and dress accordingly.

Good luck, and have a "happy crappie day!"

By Scott Rogers

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Fishing for Catfish - 5 Secret Fishing for Catfish Tips!

Today I'm going to talk about

5 Secret Fishing for Catfish Tips

I've found to work like gangbusters for hammering the big boys.

Of course you want to have the basics down before trying most of this stuff.

But when you're ready, some of the tricks below will open a whole new
catfishing world to you.

But the info below is NOTHING compared to the crazy (sometimes disgusting)
methods revealed here: Fishing for Catfish Tips

Just 3 of the things these "Old world" catfishing masters will reveal - out
of hundreds:

* How to use a secret paste, a treble hook, and a catfish sponge to rile
them into a frenzy. (A catfishes' biological makeup gives it a super
sense of smell... and this presentation keeps an enticing "stink" on your hook
for hours!)

* A crazy combination of dissolving stink bait, gagging minnows, and a tube
of sludge that attracts hungry catfish... pisses them off... and
presents a nasty minnow that will get blasted instantly! (This old secret
primes catfish to bite by taking them through their 3 natural hunting
stages...)

* How to drive catfish into a pissed off rage so they hammer you... with
common bass lures! (Yep, Steve reveals an amazing technique for hauling
'em in with plastic worms, spinner baits, crank baits... and even
plastic lizards!)

WARNING: once you start using this stuff in your local spots, there ain't
no going back.

Why?

Because the stuff is tried and true...these guys learned it all
from their dads and grandpas...and figured some of it out over the decades.

And it all works!

Catfish Fishing

Now...time to give you the "full of frill" catfish catching tips I promised.


The common idea of catfishing is sitting on a bank in a lawn chair with poles
and a case of drinks. This method can produce fish at times, nevertheless, in
order to catch catfish all day, all night and all year requires a bit more
knowledge and finesse. By necessity,this information will be very general.
Each body of water has its own unique quirks, and it helps to know the waters
you are fishing in. What works in Alabama may work differently in Maine or
Texas.

There are 39 species of catfish in North America, but only three are of any
importance to fisherman. They are the Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatas), the
Flathead, or Yellow Catfish (Pylodictus olivares), and the Channel Catfish
(Ictalurus puctatus). The other species are of little concern because of their
small size or limited distribution.

All catfish share some basic anatomical features. They all have "whiskers" which
are actually very sensitive sensory organs, an incredible sense of smell
that can detect food concentrations of as little as one part per million, and
'taste-buds' along the entire length of their body. They all have sharp, mildly
venomous spines on each pectoral fin and on the dorsal fin.

The venom is not normally harmful to humans, but if it stings too much for
you, here is a little known trick to make it go away. Simply rub the
catfish's tail over the wound and it will stop hurting. The mucous that all
catfish secrete has an antidote for the venom in it.

Blue Catfish are primarily big-river fish indigenous to the Ohio, Missouri,
and Mississippi River systems, ranging from Virginia south through Tennessee,
western North Carolina, Georgia,Alabama, east Texas, east Mexico and Guatemala.

They are popular 'stockers' in pay lakes. Blue Catfish differ from the other two species in that they are active and aggressive in the winter.

Blue Catfish run large, up to 100 pounds and more. 50 pounders are not uncommon.
In appearance, they are heavy-bodied, but streamlined. They are slate blue on
the back and sides fading to white on the belly, with no markings of any kind.
They have a deeply forked tail and 30-35 rays on the anal fin.

Smaller specimens are often confused with Channel Catfish where their
habitats overlap.

Blue Catfish spawn when the water temperature reaches 70-75 degrees F.
They lay their eggs under logs, brush,debris, or along undercut banks without
making a nest of any kind. Blue Catfish prefer sandy bottoms and moderate
current. The largest specimens are usually caught on trotlines using live
bluegills, goldfish or other baitfish.

They can be caught on cut-bait, nightcrawlers and 'stink-bait' as well.
They are active feeders all year long and make wonderful table-fare.

The rig I am about to describe is easy, quick to set up, and works everywhere,
from a boat, the bank, or a fast river. This is a variation of a rig the
commercial 'Long-Line' fisherman use.

Attach 3 to 5 1/8 oz. split shots, depending on the current, to the bottom
of your line.

Make one dropper loop 18" above the highest sinker and attach a #2 Aberdeen
hook, or a #6 treble hook for 'stink'bait. You can make one, or even two more
dropper loops at 18" intervals and attach hooks to them.

It is called a Fish-Finder rig and allows you to fish several different baits at different depths. A major problem with fishing rocky bottoms is that the sinker will
often get wedged in crevices between rocks, causing you to lose your rig,
and/or your fish. With this rig, if a sinker becomes wedged, it will pull off,
saving your rig and fish.

In the Deep South catfish will tend to maintain their fall habits because the
water does not get that cold. Blue Catfish still feed actively and this is
a good time to target them if you are in their region.

Otherwise, you might want to consider pursuing white bass and freshwater stripers. They love the cold water. This is the time of year that I concentrate on trout. If you are determined to catch catfish at this time of year, small baits and infinite
patience is the rule.

If you plan to fish rivers, there is a skill you must master if you are to be
consistently successful. Trout anglers call it 'Reading the Water', and it is
just as important for catfish.

Fishing for Catfish

There are certain features you should look for to locate catfish.

1. Bottom Slope-the slope of the bottom determines the current speed and bottom
composition. A sharp slope indicates a fast current with a hard or rocky
bottom. A mild slope indicates slow current with a bottom of silt, and or
mud.

Most rivers and streams contain the entire spectrum between these two
extremes. Look for Flatheads and Blue Cats near mild slopes with deep holes.
Look for Channel Cats off steep slopes with holes, riffles and eddies.

2. Rapids-Rapids indicate fast, shallow water, or a shoal. At the downstream end
of all rapids, there are deeper Pools, with slower current, which contain even
deeper Holes.

Channel Cats will be in the holes of the pools, usually on the downstream end,
waiting to grab anything that drifts by,because it will usually sink in the
slower water. The current here will contain dazed baitfish, wayward insects
trapped in the current, organic trash,invertebrates, and all kinds of things
Channel Cats consider yummy.

Toss your bait in at the end of rapids and allow it to drift into the holes and hang on! Most of the time, the strikes will be savage.

3. Current Seams-This is a junction where fast water and slow water meet and
run parallel to each other. Usually it is where an inlet comes in, or the water
has changed direction due to and obstacle such as a bend in the river,
where the outside water is faster than the inside.

Channel Cats will find a place to patrol along the slow water and wait for something to pop out of the faster water. Or, if it is a particularly appealing morsel, they will rush in, grab it and move back to the slower water.

Toss your bait right between the two currents and let it drift. Strikes will be hard and fast, and with the Fish Finder Rig, it is not uncommon to hook two catfish at once.

4. Eddies-Eddies are where the water has reversed direction and created vortexes
(whirlpools) at the point of the change and to either side. This is most
commonly seen at sharp bends in the river, or near Tailraces close to the dam, where the river becomes restricted in width.

This is sometimes referred to as 'back-flow'. Eddies are great! They usually contain some catfish. Look for eddies, especially along the walls of dams, where the current is stopped and has to go somewhere.

Toss your bait right in the middle of the eddy and let it spin. Strikes will be hard and fast.

5. Other features to look for are fallen trees, large rocks, undercut banks, and
anything that breaks the current. Catfish will be found on the downstream
side of these obstacles and will usually attack anything possibly edible that
drifts by.

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The World's Top Water Bass Fishing Champion And His Techniques

By Charles White

I was fishing a small lake in central California back in 1980, I think it was that year. I had been fishing for a couple of hours and doing ok, catching some 1-2 pound fish and in a far I was fishing a small lake in central California back in 1980, I think it was that year. I had been fishing for a couple of hours and doing ok, catching some 1-2 pound fish and in a far distance I could see this man walking up with a bright red jacket.

The closer he got, the more I noticed his jacket and all the patches on it, one said 1978 World Top Water Bass Fishing Champion, along with about 20 other patches. We began to talk, of course, I wanted to know all about him and he began to tell me about how he became champion. Now, I do want to say one thing here, I forget what he told me and I don't even know for sure if there is such a tournament for the World Top Water Championship but I watched this guy fish.

He was probably in his 50's or early 60's at the time and fished this lure different than I have seen before so I paid special attention. Finally, after seeing him catch a half dozen fish while I caught two I asked him what he was doing and what bait he was using that he was doing so well. He said he only used one kind of bait and opened up his tackle box. Can you imagine my surprise when the only lure he had in there was Rapalas. I mean bunches of Rapalas, every color and size you could imagine. I said where's the rest of your lures, he smiled and said this is all I use. By the way, at the time I was fishing with a Rapala, that was ironic to me. I said "that is what I'm using now".

He said "yeah, I see that but you're not fishing it right". Well, I had fished for bass for about 25 or so years then and wondered what in the world he was talking about, me not fishing it right. I had fished Rapalas for as long as I can remember. So, I said "what are you talking about not fishing it right?". He said "well, all you're doing is throwing the lure in and reeling it back. I said "yeah". He said" have you ever noticed a minnow or shad or whatever, he said they never go very far, they usually move a few inches at a time and they dart." He said "that lure of yours is supposed to imitate the baitfish the bass is after so make it act like one." Then he showed me and guess what? He was right!

His acted just like a baitfish and even looked like one swimming the way he did it. As he stood there twitching the end of his rod and letting it sit every two or three twitches then twitch it two or three times more and let it sit, I seen his point. I also seen him catch another bass, which made me a believer. Now I don't know if this man was the top water champion or not but I do know one thing.........his technique works.

I have used it on most of my retrieves anytime I fish top water and it works. Cast the lure, let it sit, twitch the end of your rod two or three times and let it set again. The only thing I have done is add one additional move. I throw the lure out and let it sit, twitch the rod two or three times and let it sit and then I move the lure so slow it barely cause a ripple and that is when I get most of my hits. Try this techniques the next time you fish your favorite top water lure and see the results.

Charles E. White has fished for almost 50 years for bass. It is estimated that he has caught over 6,000 bass in his lifetime. His biggest bass is a 12 pound 14 ounce bass that hangs on his office wall. Charles has fished with people who have never fished before and taught them to become successful anglers and has also fished with the pros in Florida. His new website is at: http://www.bassfishingweekly.com

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Bass Fishing In UK Waters

Author: BoatandTackle Fishing

So you want to catch a bass? This must be the most prized saltwater fish to sea anglers.
I'm going to talk you through a few different methods that I'm aware of, some which i have had success on myself.
Bass come closer into the UK shoreline when the waters warm in the run up to summer, it's said that the water temperature needs to be above 8 Celsius. Around Cumbria June / July have been excellent months this year with big numbers of bass being caught from places like Silecroft, Drigg and St Bees.

Bait fishing for bass.
There are a few good choices for bait, Rag is quite a good choice but other situations or marks may fish better using lugworm or peeler crab.

Rag worm as bait can be deadly on the right mark, rigged up with a pulley rig and a bunch of small rag this offers a great amount of movement in the water to entice any lurking bass into a feeding frenzy. Rag is good for both beach fishing and rocky marks. I would use hooks between sizes 1/0 and 3/0 and gripper lead of between 2oz and 5oz. It is always advisable to vary your casting distances, both in shore and at distance. If possible use two rods, one fished close in and one fished further out. The best time, as with all bass fishing methods, is to fish at either first or last light.

Lugworm, it's worth a mention that a lot of the bass caught over the past couple of month have been caught on black lugworm. If you pump or dig your own blacks try and use just the huge ones, real bass beaters. Use a pulley pennel rig setup with size 1/0 to 3/0 hooks. A good cocktail of baits for bass fishing would be lugworm tipped with half a peeler crab.
Peeler Crab Baits are deadly for bass fishing. A nice big peeler crab bait or a few smaller peeler crabs is the way to go if your looking for big specimen bass. Use a pulley rig and cast out into the distance beyond the surf. Using a 3/0 hook whip a whole large peeler crab onto your hook with bait elastic. It's worthwhile using big velvet peeler crabs to entice bigger bass.

You could of course use live bait for bass. If you have nice clear waters freelining a live sandeel bait could offer the ultimate bass take. This isn't a method that I've tried. It may be worth while trying it out on my boat. I know guys that use this method and simply hook the sandeel through the lip on a long flowing trace setup.

Bass fishing using spinners, poppers and plugs.
Bass fishing using lures is a sport in itself. Put the hours in and find the right marks and i can guarantee your in for a bit of fishing heaven. Again the best times for this method is first or last light. Use fluorocarbon between your braid and lure.

Some of the best lures that have gained popularity on the UK bass fishing tackle market this year are made by Rapala, Yo Zuri, Owner and Storm. The storm Chugbug must be one of the best selling poppers to bass fishermen wanting to fish the shallow waters around rocky areas and outfalls. Other plugs worth a mention that are for deeper water marks are Rapala X – Rap Saltwater SXR10, Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk.

The list of good plugs for bass fishing could be endless as everyone has a favourite for a different mark and varying conditions. I recently asked 3 bass fishermen what their favourite colours are on a popper with a view to getting some made myself…. I never got one straight answer. It is worth a mention to look at the conditions your fishing and choose the correct colour or pattern contrasting it.

It is good to spin for bass, two belting spinners for bass fishing are the old favourite Dexter Wedge, which every budding bass fisherman should have in his box and the Toby from Abu. Spinning for bass is great fun and on lighter spinning tackle can be a excellent challenge and really get your adrenaline pumping once your feel that classic bass thump.

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About the Author

I'm Lee, founder of Boat and Tackle, born, bread, and living in Cumbria Uk. Sea fishing is,,, well basically my life. Boat and Tackle was setup because there are endless items available to the sea fishermen that are hardley ever used within the UK. If you want to fish in the UK the tackle and equipment you need can be basic, so why troll a tackle shop full of carp and game tackle if your only interested in sea fishing?

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Revealed: Nature’s Little-Known “Scientific Secret” Small Groups Of Elite Fishermen Around The World Use To Easily Bring In At Least 10 Times More Bass (And Other Game Fish) Than Anybody Else... Special Fishing Report Sponsored By: The Bass Fishing Secret Weapon http://bit.ly/nAHppI There is a little-known secret to finding swarms of hungry Bass – and catching them at will. It is one of the most powerful fishing discoveries I have ever witnessed, and it works time and time again with a consistency unmatched by any method I have ever tried. The best part is that you don’t need to buy a damn thing. All you need is your eyes (and sometimes your ears) to exploit it for all it’s worth. This amazing secret is based on an organism that holds so much “power”, if it didn’t exist there wouldn’t be a single fish on the planet – and hundreds of thousands of humans would have died from starvation.It has nothing to do with “chumming” or any other method like this. In fact, you don’t have to “do” anything to fire up your Bass catches to unbelievable levels. Nature takes care of it for you – if you let her. It’s something that 99% of fishermen don’t even realize exists, yet it’s right under their noses every single time they go out fishing… and if you are one of the lucky ones to discover it, you’ll be sitting on your boat (or on shore) with a grin from ear to ear after having caught more Bass (or whatever other game fish you go for) than ever before – faster than you ever thought possible. “So What The Heck Are You Talking About, What’s The Big Secret?” Ok, I’ll save you from any more hype, and I’ll get to the point. The “scientific secret” nature is hiding from fishermen has two parts to it. They are called “Phytoplankton” and “Zooplankton”. Now, don’t let the fancy names scare you – it will all make perfect sense in a second – I promise. Let me start off by telling you exactly what “Phytoplankton” and “Zooplankton” are, and then I’ll tell you how you can “use” them to pull up massive amounts of fish faster than you can image. Put it this way, the only thing better would be to have the Bass jump right in the boat! What Is Phytoplankton – And Why It Is Crucial To Finding Fishing “Super Spots”? Phytoplankton is at the absolute bottom of the food chain. Basically they are the “plant form” of Plankton. Phytoplankton is made up of “diatoms”, golden algae, green algae, and “cyanobacteria”. But none of those scientific words mean anything to you – all you need to know is – without Phytoplankton, there wouldn't be a fish on the planet - anywhere. The “Zooplankton Animal” – What It Is, What It Does, And Why It’s A Fisherman’s Best Friend Zooplankton is the “animal form” of Plankton. They feed on the “Phytoplankton” and basically follow it around everywhere. They are found at various depths in every of water. (lakes, ponds, oceans, rivers, you name it) They are like “candy” to bait fish like minnows, shad, smelt, and any other small fish in your area. In fact, they are the main source of food for these smaller fish. There are a bunch more “scientific names” that make up Zooplankton, but I won’t bore you with those details here. The bottom line is, where there is a lot of Zooplankton, there are a lot of fish – swarms of fish! You’ll see why and how in a second… How These Base “Blocks” Of Nature’s Food Chain Can Easily Put You In The Best Position To Catch Loads Of Bass Anytime You Want To The first 2 “links” in the food chain are the Phytoplankton and the Zooplankton…As I mentioned, it all starts with the Phytoplankton at the very bottom of the food chain (the little microscopic green algae, and other stuff). They are the only source of food for Zooplankton, which feed on them constantly. In fact, wherever the Phytoplankton go, the Zooplankton follow. (and the “Phytos” are absolutely everywhere!) It gets really good for any fisherman when you find a massive “plankton cloud” (also known as a “patch”)filled with millions upon millions of these tasty organisms. Next, bring on the bait fish! (like minnows, shad, and anything else in your area) The 3rd step in our food chain are the small fish which happen to be the main source of food for Bass and other game fish! I’m talking about minnows, shad, smelt, and any other smaller fish in your area. These little guys don’t just casually cruise into one of these huge plankton clouds… they attack relentlessly in a swarm – a literal feeding frenzy! Imagine you and about a dozen of your buddies in a room with $100 bills falling from the ceiling…well, that’s exactly what the Zooplankton are to these fish – and the small fish go absolutely crazy! Now, if this food chain were to stop at this stage, you’d probably still be pretty happy. You see, when you know how to find these massive clouds of plankton, the surface of the water will be thick with swarms of bait fish – and you can dip in your bait net to get as many as you want for FREE. But this all gets much better for you, because there are actually two more levels to this food chain of feeding. They are the Bass, and YOU! You can imagine the sound generated by the massive amounts of feeding activity… It almost sounds like a bunch of kids splashing in the water – and it generates strong vibrations throughout the spot. And these vibrations scream out “dinner time!” to the Bass. You can probably guess what happens next…The Bass “hone in” on these vibrations because they know that there is a helluva lot of food going nuts, all in one spot. They move in and hang out on the outskirts of all of this activity, feeding on the small bait fish one by one……and that’s where you come in as the fifth and final link in nature’s food chain. of course I encourage you to practice good “catch and release”, especially for any trophy fish you catch) But if you were to keep and eat the fish you catch, that would make you the fifth link on the food chain. When it gets to this point, you are in for the fishing experience of your life – I don’t care how long you’ve been fishing. Bass feed from underneath, so what you’ll do is bait up and drop your line in off the perimeter of the feeding, or right underneath. You want your bait to be a little separate from the swarms of bait fish. You do this right, and you’ll have the biggest string of Bass in your entire life – faster than you’ve ever caught ‘em before. To help you see the big picture – here is mother nature’s sacred food chain: Obviously, the “key” to all of this is knowing how to find the first levels of the food chain. The “Phyto” and the “Zooplankton”. “Ok, This Is All Great, But How The Heck Do I Find These Zooplankton Rich Fishing Hot Spots?” … and that, my friend, is the question that – when answered – will plunge you into a new world of fishing success that will blow your fishing buddies away. (And I wouldn’t recommend sharing this with everyone… only your closest friends – after all, it’s fun to keep your fishing success a “mystery” to the other guys…) Ok, so how to we find all this Plankton and hit it big in the fishing hot zones? Biologists who study life in the water use advanced equipment to locate patches of Zooplankton,including a special type of sonar… but since most fishermen don’t have this state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll be using some other special techniques to find these massive patches of Plankton (and the swarms of fish that will be feeding on them). There are basically 2 things you’ll be looking for. The first thing is called “Chlorophyll” which is the base that indicates large patches of “Phyto” and Zooplankton. Chlorophyll and “Phytoplankton” go hand-in-hand – you’ll never find one without the other. Don’t let the “scientific” word fool you… “Chlorophyll” can be easy to find when you know where to look. Chlorophyll is attracted to sunlight and will gather in huge patches near the surface – usually in places with direct sunlight. When you find one of these patches, you’ll know. The Chlorophyll is a dark green color – and when you have enough Chlorophyll in one area the water will appear dark green or even black. We’ll call this “stained” water from now on.So, be on the lookout for “stained” water during the daylight fishing hours. “Fishing by the stain” is so incredible that if you are in a body of water where you can find these stains easily – it doesn’t make sense to ever fish in a spot where the isn’t a stain. The “Landmark” Of Amazing Fishing Hotspots Here is another way to find the Chlorophyll, Phyto, and Zooplankton… The “landmark” I am talking about is green algae – and anytime you find some, grab your rod and get ready for a wild ride! Even if you don’t see a water stain on the surface around the green algae, you can be sure there is a large cluster of Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, bait fish, and Bass right in that spot. Hunt for algae close to the shore or any other underwater structure, and don’t hesitate to hit the fish hard without hesitation when you find it… Another clue that there is a large bloom of Zooplankton under the surface is if you see lush vegetation on the shore where there is some water run off. The water going into your body of water will bring Plankton into the water with it (from the vegetation) and create a large patch of Plankton – sometimes much larger than normal. These are prime areas for catching a huge amount of Bass fast. The Second Thing To Look Out For, “Dancing Snowflakes” I know many fishermen who use underwater cameras to locate Zooplankton – but you can also see this happening from the surface. This powerful fishing phenomenon only occurs in severe hotspots – and it’s much more rare than finding the stained water I talked about earlier. Using an underwater camera (or looking in from the top of the water in well lightedconditions) you will see millions of Zooplankton which looking like “dancingsnowflakes”. They are clearish-white in appearance – and when they are there, you can’t miss them. When you find them, be surprised if there aren’t already hundreds of minnows and otherbait fish sucking them up like they are going out of style… if there isn’t yet a swarm offeeding fish, there soon will be. Bait up and get that line in the water, because they’ll bethere fast. Finding the “Dancing Snowflake” phenomenon is much more unpredictable than findingthe “stained” water. It can occur in open water (which is why Bass sometimes prefer theopen waters), and it can also occur near structure. It’s hard to go out hunting for it,because it can happen anywhere. Always be on the lookout for it though as you searchfor the stained water. Now, Imagine If There Was A Way To “Create” Patches Of Zooplankton Nearly 10Times The Size You’d Find Naturally – In Almost ANY Fishing Spot? You have enough information about Zooplankton to go out and find it for yourself, and pull up more Bass than ever before. However, recently it was brought to my attentionthat there exists a way for any fisherman to “create” massive patches of Zooplankton (and by doing so, swarms of Minnows and Bass) at any time, and in almost any spot. Almost nobody knows about it (you can imagine why – fishermen “in the know” rarely let their best secrets out), and I have to admit I got pretty darn lucky when I found out about it. I actually saw it working with my own two eyes… and of course, I’ve been using it ever since. In fact, I wouldn’t dare go fishing without it. It’s just too powerful. At first, I didn’t tell my buddies about it – and they were all dumbfounded when I’d comeback from a fishing trip maxed to the limit. (and what they didn’t know was I would catch my limit within 30 minutes almost every time… and catch and release at least 3 times that amount afterwards…) Finally, under pressure, I cracked and told them about the amazing device that almost instantly creates swarms of fish – taking the “science” behind nature’s food chain to another level. Now, my friends are all using it too – along with some of the best fishermen in the country. If you are interested in reading more about the amazing device that put me ahead of all of my fisherman friends, you can read an article about it here…Fishing Secret Weapon… and it’s jam packed with revolutionary fishing information that will shock you. It won’t be up on the website forever, so if you liked what you read, get over there right away. What You Learned About Mother Nature’s “Scientific” Fishing Secret I am going to summarize the 4 key points you absolutely must know after reading this article, to make sure you got everything… 1. Nature’s food chain basically consists of 5 things: Phytoplankton, Zooplankton,Bait Fish (like Minnows), and Game Fish (like Bass). The secret of finding“fishing hot spots” containing a ravenous feeding frenzy of bait and game is to locate the bottom 2 links on this food chain. The “Phytoplankton and“Zooplankton”. You’ll do this by locating the huge “patches” of plankton. 2. The first way to find it is to search the waters for “stains”. Remember,“Chlorophyll” are the dark green organisms that go hand in hand with the Phytoplankton. When there is enough Chlorophyll to create a fishing hot spot, the water will be a dark green, or even black. Search areas of direct sunlight close to the shore or underwater structure – especially around green algae. If you find green algae you can be sure you’ve just stumbled on a hot bed of minnow, Bass,and other game fish. Also, remember to look for lush vegetation on the shore with some water runoff… this will create a very large bloom of Plankton – far beyond the normal patches you’ll find. These are excellent places to find fishing hot spots… 3. The second way to find these fishing hot spots is to keep an eye out for millions of “Dancing Snowflakes” in the water. These are enormous floating masses of Zooplankton. A lot of fishermen use underwater cameras to find them, but you can also see them from above the water if the lighting conditions are right. They drift through the waters almost at random – and can show up anywhere! This makes it hard to actively seek them out, but as you are searching for stained water, keep an eye out for these “Dancing Snowflakes” – the results of fishing these amazing spots will be some of the best fishing of your life guaranteed. 4. Finally, there is an amazing device that can quickly “create” patches of Zooplankton that are nearly 10 times the size you’ll find naturally… until now, only the best fishermen in the country have been using it, so the available information on it won’t be available forever. If you want to read more about this revolutionary technique, read the special article here: Best Bait for Bass In conclusion, if you actively practice the techniques for locating patches of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton which will attract swarms of Minnows, Bass, and whatever else lives close to your fishing spot – I can guarantee your fishing will be on another level completely. Nature has her secrets, and when you are able to find a way to use what she’s telling us to find the fish – you’ll be amazed at the number of fish you pull up, almost at will…Remember to check out the details about a little-known secret “weapon” some lucky Bass fishermen are using to double their catches of Bass. 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First I want to tell you how having just a little knowledge about Phytoplankton and Zooplanton will help you catch all the fish you would ever want. I did some research on Wikipedida for these two terms so that I could see just what role they play in catching boat loads of fish.

Phytoplankton: The name comes from the Greek words φυτόν (phyton), meaning "plant", and πλαγκτός (planktos), meaning "wanderer" or "drifter".[1] Most phytoplankton are too small to be individually seen with the unaided eye. However, when present in high enough numbers, they may appear as a green discoloration of the water due to the presence of chlorophyll.
Courstesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytoplankton
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Zooplanton: Plankton are organisms drifting in oceans, seas, and bodies of fresh water. The word "zooplankton" is derived from the Greek zoon (ζῴον), meaning "animal", and planktos (πλαγκτος), meaning "wanderer" or "drifter".[1] Individual zooplankton are usually too small to be seen with the naked eye. Courtsey of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zooplankton
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Tip #1. Locate where the phytoplankton and the zooplanton is and you will discover a swarm of fish feeding on them.

Tip # 2. Be sure to use one of nature's secrets and look for green algae or dark spots in the water. This is an indication of the presence of Chlorophyll the dark greenish substance that is connected to phytoplankton and zooplantons.

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