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There are literally hundreds of fishing poles and rods that you can choose from, and all may look alike to the naked eye. You can get easily overwhelmed when in the sporting goods store and see row after row of rods and poles, and may not be able to see any difference other than a few inches of length.
In reality even the subtlest of differences can make or break you on the lake when searching for bass. The different lengths are one thing, but the make and weight of the pole is going to be very important out on the water.
One reason for this is because a big part of bass fishing is your casting and retrieval part of the casting. Rarely do you want your lure to land right where you suspect the fish are, because this will only startle them. Instead, you want to be able to get your lure past the fish and then retrieve the cast in such a way that your lure resembled live feed that will attract the fish.
A pole that’s too long or short or too heavy is not going to let you do that. You’ll lose control with using the wrong type of pole.
Most pro fishermen use spinning rods between six and eight feet long. Usually they’ll use one that’s longer for the more difficult casts, but a pole that’s too long is hard for anyone to control.
Be careful of using fly rods as these are usually too light to handle the big bass. Sea rods are designed for the larger fish you’ll find in the ocean. Don’t let any slick salesperson talk you into using either of these.
Of course you want to try your pole out a few times while you’re still in the store. Remove the lures and weights and just try a few practice casts. See how the pole feels according to your frame and abilities. A short pole might just feel more in control for you, whereas a longer pole is better for taller people.
Learning to use your pole is also key for success, so no matter what you wind up with, practice, practice, practice.
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Deep Sea Bass
If you ever try to talk to someone that’s not a fisherman about what it’s like to be bass fishing, chances are you’ll get a lot of blank stares and glazed over looks. Some still equate bass fishing with retirement and think it’s an old man’s sport.
But like so many other sports out there, it’s very easy to misunderstand the sport itself and what’s involved. Those who don’t fish really have no understanding of the thrill of the hunt and the struggle involved in getting a bass in the boat. To them, fishing is just a disgusting smelly worm on the end of a hook in order to find an even more disgusting and smelly fish.
In reality, fishing is much more than that. Trying to find the fish is nearly battle enough, but thinking through which lure to use and how to get it to the fish without disturbing them instead is part science, part art. Casting is more than just throwing a line in the water; there is finesses and skill needed to get the line where you want it and to retrieve it in a way that makes the fish strike at the line.
And the fact that this activity is part skill and part art is one of the reasons there are so many different fishing tournaments and championships out there, some with major network coverage on television by channels like ESPN and Fox Sports.
As a matter of fact, there are literally dozens of major tournaments around today with prizes ranging into the tens of thousands of dollars, and some with prizes that are in the millions of dollars.
And these are just the national tournaments that get such attention. There are actually dozens and dozens of smaller tournaments held by private bass fishing clubs and other organizations all around the nation. There are actually too many to mention, and more and more being started every single year.
If you’re interested in bass fishing as more than a hobby and are ready to toss your hat into the ring of a tournament, you’re in luck. With so many tournaments and competitions being held every year, you’re sure to find one near you.
So next time you try to talk to someone at work or church about bass fishing and they look at you like you’re one step away from retirement, remind them that every year dozens of guys win trucks, boats, and thousands in cash by catching the biggest and baddest fish there are. And that’s nothing to get bored about!
If you haven’t tried peacock bass fishing before, you should! It’s considered as one of the most difficult, and challenging experience reported by even some of the most experience of bass fishermen.
Not understood by many, but peacock bass fishing truly test your ability to casts, retrieve as well as skills related to bass fishing. Their ability to fight and be extremely aggressive can even put the most skilled fishermen to shame. So, if you’re thinking of organizing your next fishing trips for peacock bass fishing, here are some simple tips that can get you ready.
Where to look?
The reason why peacock bass fishing is not so poplar yet is because they can only be found in South and Central America only. One of the most popular spot for this is The Amazon Basin down the Amazon River. They are popular establishment such as the Araca Camp in Brazil that is specifically built for peacock bass fishing, surrounded by the astounding Araca Mountains, it made a great vacation spot as well for family trips.
Peacock bass fishing tackle
When choosing for tour equipments, you have to take into consideration of the aggressiveness of these fishes. You’ll need stronger rod to withstand their strength without snapping your rod. Look for high modular graphite rod at the weight of about 10 to 11, and about 8 feet long. You’ll also need to have larger flies that are wind resistant. Underwater obstruction can be commonly found in this region, therefore make sure you flies can handle the pressure.
Peacock bass can weigh 20 pounds or more, it make perfect sense to use the correct lines and reels. Consider using topwater lures when fishing for them, peacock bass usually feed all time of the day and therefore you do not have to worry about feeding pattern. Almost all lures can be used to fish a peacock bass, it’s more important that you know how to work the lure in this instance.
Peacock bass fishing is challenging as well as rewarding because of the difficulty, better yet your trip will be down to the Amazon River, which will make it more memorable due to the amazing and exotic location.