Small Mouth Bass
White Tail Deer Buck
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G. Loomis of Washington, USA and
Ontario Canada
www.gloomis.com
Megastrike/Cavitron/Evolution Jigs of
New Jersey, USA
www.megastrike.com
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits of
Arizona, USA.
www.baits.com
Ontario Canada
www.gloomis.com
Megastrike/Cavitron/Evolution Jigs of
New Jersey, USA
www.megastrike.com
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits of
Arizona, USA.
www.baits.com
Buzz Baits and Spinner Baits. Where, When and How !
When I saw my first spinnerbait, I found myself asking, "what kind of fish would be
stupid enough to strike at a lure like this?" It did not take too long for me to find out! The
next day I caught a largemouth bass around 2 pounds and was hooked on the concept.
Spinnerbaits come in many forms. Single, double and triple bladed versions are
available with a multitude of replaceable skirt colors to choose from. This lure can be
adapted for used in shallow and deep-water presentations by using lighter or heavier
bodies. I often add weight, either wrapping lead wire around the lure or pinching large
sinkers onto the wire frame to make it sink faster in very deep water. Buzzbaits, while
looking completely different from its cousin the spinnerbait, also come with single
double and triple rotating propellers, again offering interchangeable skirts for exciting
top water action. I will deal with each lure individually, to avoid confusion for the novice
and talk about the many ways these lures can be used. Even our more experienced
anglers may find something here that will suit their favorite fishing hole the next time
they "wet a line".
SPINNERBAITS: Three important things I would like to let our readers know are that it
does not have to be a windy day to throw a spinnerbait. I have used these lures with
great success on calm days. The only difference being that I increase the retrieve rate
so the fish do not get a good look at the lure. Secondly, in weedy situations do not use a
trailer hook, as this will only cause the lure to snag and you will spend more time
cleaning weed or debris off the lure than fishing. I will only use trailers in open water
situations. Finally, making sure all your hooks are constantly being sharpened. I carry a
small file and grinding stone for this specific purpose. You will thank me for reminding
you, I promise!
Single bladed spinnerbaits are often used in murky water conditions or for dusk and
nighttime fishing. Most often, the single blade is in the "spoon like" Colorado style. This
type of blade gives a tremendous amount of vibration in the water. As the bass have
trouble seeing the lure due to water clarity or lack of daylight, they strike at this vibration
and will track the spinnerbait with their lateral lines. I like black skirts for this application
so that when the bass are almost on top of the lure, the color does not stop them from
attacking the bait. I have found that light color skirts in dark water tend to reduce the
"hook-up" ratio. Double bladed baits are my go to bait in clear, shallow conditions in the
lakes around the island. Double bladed lures vary in design. I have a lot of willow leaf
bladed combinations (these blades are shaped like a fish without a tail). They are
mounted onto the frame of the lure with a smaller blade leading the lure and a larger
blade following. This presentation mimics a medium sized fish trying to catch a small
one! Bass love to sneak up behind another fish in the act of hunting as in their mind, they
think the attacking fish is concentrating so much on the chase, that it will not see or
sense the bass attacking from behind. I have found that during spring and early
summer, a small Colorado blade in front of the willow leaf blade will give added vibration
to the flash of the willow leaf and get more attention. As the weather continues to warm,
the double willow leaf combination emits a lot of flash from the sunlight and a curious
bass will attack these lures when fished at high speed in clear water. If the water is
stained or muddy a slower speed should be used. Triple bladed spinnerbaits are just
adding more "fish like appeal" to the lure and as there are a new selection coming to the
market, it is something the bass in your area have perhaps not see, so more hooks ups
are possible. Skirt color is a personal choice. I prefer orange and gold for shallow and
clear water presentations, and all white or white and chartreuse for windy days and
deeper water situations. For all the combinations above, when I am fishing a moving
body of water, (and occasionally in very deep lakes) I like to make long casts and allow
the bait to "helicopter" in a downward spiral, allowing the flow of the river to gently push
the bait towards me on the retrieve. Often, as you connect with the lure to begin the
retrieval, the fish will strike the lure, so make sure you keep good contact with your lure
at all times.
BUZZBAITS: These are probably the most unusual looking of all the lures we cast for
bass. I believe like many others that these lures imitate a rat, mouse or a frog, scurrying
along the surface of the water. This is a big bass bait! I have caught huge bass with this
lure, but the presentation is critical to your success. First, you must "tune your
buzzbait". This is accomplished in several different ways.
1/ tying your lure to your driver side wing mirror on your truck or car and allowing the
blades to rotate as you drive. These high-speed action will (after a few miles!) make the
lure squeak, if it is raining, so much the better! This squeak will enhance the attraction
of the lure and certainly increase your chances of catching a bass.
2/ drilling small holes in the propeller blades will increase the surface movement.
3/ bending the arm of the bait downward to place the hook lower in the water. This will
increase your hook up ratio greatly.
4/ removing the rivet casing that hold the blades in place so that they will turn erratically.
5/ bending the body so that the lure returns when retrieving line in an arc rather that a
straight line. I have said before, that fish do not swim in straight lines so why should your
lures?
6/ add a trailer hook but turn the barb downwards! It's sneaky, but it does increase the
hook up percentages in your favor!
My buzzbaits are made exclusively by Cavitron and are the easiest to use in any
situation. Watch for a new spinnerbait from the same company coming "VERY SOON"!
Make sure you pick up a few!
Tight Lines!
Charles "The Bass Doctor" Stuart.
Copyright (c) Charles Graham MacLeod-Stuart. Permission is granted to copy, distribute
and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License,
Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no
Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts
When I saw my first spinnerbait, I found myself asking, "what kind of fish would be
stupid enough to strike at a lure like this?" It did not take too long for me to find out! The
next day I caught a largemouth bass around 2 pounds and was hooked on the concept.
Spinnerbaits come in many forms. Single, double and triple bladed versions are
available with a multitude of replaceable skirt colors to choose from. This lure can be
adapted for used in shallow and deep-water presentations by using lighter or heavier
bodies. I often add weight, either wrapping lead wire around the lure or pinching large
sinkers onto the wire frame to make it sink faster in very deep water. Buzzbaits, while
looking completely different from its cousin the spinnerbait, also come with single
double and triple rotating propellers, again offering interchangeable skirts for exciting
top water action. I will deal with each lure individually, to avoid confusion for the novice
and talk about the many ways these lures can be used. Even our more experienced
anglers may find something here that will suit their favorite fishing hole the next time
they "wet a line".
SPINNERBAITS: Three important things I would like to let our readers know are that it
does not have to be a windy day to throw a spinnerbait. I have used these lures with
great success on calm days. The only difference being that I increase the retrieve rate
so the fish do not get a good look at the lure. Secondly, in weedy situations do not use a
trailer hook, as this will only cause the lure to snag and you will spend more time
cleaning weed or debris off the lure than fishing. I will only use trailers in open water
situations. Finally, making sure all your hooks are constantly being sharpened. I carry a
small file and grinding stone for this specific purpose. You will thank me for reminding
you, I promise!
Single bladed spinnerbaits are often used in murky water conditions or for dusk and
nighttime fishing. Most often, the single blade is in the "spoon like" Colorado style. This
type of blade gives a tremendous amount of vibration in the water. As the bass have
trouble seeing the lure due to water clarity or lack of daylight, they strike at this vibration
and will track the spinnerbait with their lateral lines. I like black skirts for this application
so that when the bass are almost on top of the lure, the color does not stop them from
attacking the bait. I have found that light color skirts in dark water tend to reduce the
"hook-up" ratio. Double bladed baits are my go to bait in clear, shallow conditions in the
lakes around the island. Double bladed lures vary in design. I have a lot of willow leaf
bladed combinations (these blades are shaped like a fish without a tail). They are
mounted onto the frame of the lure with a smaller blade leading the lure and a larger
blade following. This presentation mimics a medium sized fish trying to catch a small
one! Bass love to sneak up behind another fish in the act of hunting as in their mind, they
think the attacking fish is concentrating so much on the chase, that it will not see or
sense the bass attacking from behind. I have found that during spring and early
summer, a small Colorado blade in front of the willow leaf blade will give added vibration
to the flash of the willow leaf and get more attention. As the weather continues to warm,
the double willow leaf combination emits a lot of flash from the sunlight and a curious
bass will attack these lures when fished at high speed in clear water. If the water is
stained or muddy a slower speed should be used. Triple bladed spinnerbaits are just
adding more "fish like appeal" to the lure and as there are a new selection coming to the
market, it is something the bass in your area have perhaps not see, so more hooks ups
are possible. Skirt color is a personal choice. I prefer orange and gold for shallow and
clear water presentations, and all white or white and chartreuse for windy days and
deeper water situations. For all the combinations above, when I am fishing a moving
body of water, (and occasionally in very deep lakes) I like to make long casts and allow
the bait to "helicopter" in a downward spiral, allowing the flow of the river to gently push
the bait towards me on the retrieve. Often, as you connect with the lure to begin the
retrieval, the fish will strike the lure, so make sure you keep good contact with your lure
at all times.
BUZZBAITS: These are probably the most unusual looking of all the lures we cast for
bass. I believe like many others that these lures imitate a rat, mouse or a frog, scurrying
along the surface of the water. This is a big bass bait! I have caught huge bass with this
lure, but the presentation is critical to your success. First, you must "tune your
buzzbait". This is accomplished in several different ways.
1/ tying your lure to your driver side wing mirror on your truck or car and allowing the
blades to rotate as you drive. These high-speed action will (after a few miles!) make the
lure squeak, if it is raining, so much the better! This squeak will enhance the attraction
of the lure and certainly increase your chances of catching a bass.
2/ drilling small holes in the propeller blades will increase the surface movement.
3/ bending the arm of the bait downward to place the hook lower in the water. This will
increase your hook up ratio greatly.
4/ removing the rivet casing that hold the blades in place so that they will turn erratically.
5/ bending the body so that the lure returns when retrieving line in an arc rather that a
straight line. I have said before, that fish do not swim in straight lines so why should your
lures?
6/ add a trailer hook but turn the barb downwards! It's sneaky, but it does increase the
hook up percentages in your favor!
My buzzbaits are made exclusively by Cavitron and are the easiest to use in any
situation. Watch for a new spinnerbait from the same company coming "VERY SOON"!
Make sure you pick up a few!
Tight Lines!
Charles "The Bass Doctor" Stuart.
Copyright (c) Charles Graham MacLeod-Stuart. Permission is granted to copy, distribute
and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License,
Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no
Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts
FISHING TIPS
FISHING ADVENTURES
HUNTING TIPS
HUNTING ADVENTURES
PHOTO'S - PICTURES
FISHING CLUBS,
HUNTING LEASES
PRODUCT REVIEWS
CONSERVATION
LINK PARTNERS
FISHING ADVENTURES
HUNTING TIPS
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PHOTO'S - PICTURES
FISHING CLUBS,
HUNTING LEASES
PRODUCT REVIEWS
CONSERVATION
LINK PARTNERS
How to Build a Camp Fire
Hunter's Fire
Good for cooking and has good wind protection. Not useful for entertaining or warming.
* Retrieve two short logs 6 to 8 inches in diameter and place them nearly parallel to each
other about 6 inches apart at one end and 3 inches at the other.
* Create small teepee fire between the logs and feed it fuel until there are good coals.
* Use the two logs as a platform on which you set your pots to cook.
* Spread or pile the coals to create hotter and cooler cooking areas.
Teepee Fire
This is my favorite and I believe the most useful and easiest to light. The key is to stick a
few sticks into the ground to supply support for the rest of the kindling.
* Place your tinder bundle on the ground or on a small piece of bark.
* Stick three or four kindling twigs in the ground to form a teepee above the tinder.
* Lean small kindling twigs against the downwind side of the tinder.
* Leave an opening on the upwind side all the way to the center tinder where you can
light the fire.
* Continue to lean twigs around the teepee structure.
* Work your way up to pencil-sized sticks, leaving plenty of air space between sticks.
* Poke three or four pencil-sized sticks into the ground forming a larger teepee
structure.
* Lean some smaller fuelwood pieces against this support structure.
* Have additional small fuelwood and kindling ready in case it is needed.
This style produces a fast flame and quickly falls into itself in a pile of coals. The heat is
directed up to a single point and is useful for boiling water in a single pot above the
teepee. Once the teepee collapses, fuelwood can be laid around it like a log cabin or just
criss-cross on top of the flames.
For more information on Campfires visit: http://www.campfiredude.com/
Hunter's Fire
Good for cooking and has good wind protection. Not useful for entertaining or warming.
* Retrieve two short logs 6 to 8 inches in diameter and place them nearly parallel to each
other about 6 inches apart at one end and 3 inches at the other.
* Create small teepee fire between the logs and feed it fuel until there are good coals.
* Use the two logs as a platform on which you set your pots to cook.
* Spread or pile the coals to create hotter and cooler cooking areas.
Teepee Fire
This is my favorite and I believe the most useful and easiest to light. The key is to stick a
few sticks into the ground to supply support for the rest of the kindling.
* Place your tinder bundle on the ground or on a small piece of bark.
* Stick three or four kindling twigs in the ground to form a teepee above the tinder.
* Lean small kindling twigs against the downwind side of the tinder.
* Leave an opening on the upwind side all the way to the center tinder where you can
light the fire.
* Continue to lean twigs around the teepee structure.
* Work your way up to pencil-sized sticks, leaving plenty of air space between sticks.
* Poke three or four pencil-sized sticks into the ground forming a larger teepee
structure.
* Lean some smaller fuelwood pieces against this support structure.
* Have additional small fuelwood and kindling ready in case it is needed.
This style produces a fast flame and quickly falls into itself in a pile of coals. The heat is
directed up to a single point and is useful for boiling water in a single pot above the
teepee. Once the teepee collapses, fuelwood can be laid around it like a log cabin or just
criss-cross on top of the flames.
For more information on Campfires visit: http://www.campfiredude.com/
PALOMAR KNOT
This knot is easy to tie, exceptionally strong, and very popular with bass fishing pros for
tying on jigs and worm hooks. It's some what awkward to tie when using lures with
treble hooks, but it is the recommended knot for braided lines.
1- Double about four inches of line and pass the loop through the eye.
2- Let the lure or hook hang loose and tie and overhand knot in the doubled line. Avoid
twisting the line and don't over tighten.
3- Pull the loop of line far enough to pass it over the lure or hook. Make sure the loop
passes completely over this attachment.
4- To tighten, pull the tag end while holding the standing line. Clip the tag end.
This knot is easy to tie, exceptionally strong, and very popular with bass fishing pros for
tying on jigs and worm hooks. It's some what awkward to tie when using lures with
treble hooks, but it is the recommended knot for braided lines.
1- Double about four inches of line and pass the loop through the eye.
2- Let the lure or hook hang loose and tie and overhand knot in the doubled line. Avoid
twisting the line and don't over tighten.
3- Pull the loop of line far enough to pass it over the lure or hook. Make sure the loop
passes completely over this attachment.
4- To tighten, pull the tag end while holding the standing line. Clip the tag end.
