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Posted by
Magic Fishing on Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The biggest threat to the usefulness of a
wooden lure is water intrusion. Most lures greatly diminish in value after they have taken in water. While this situation may not be in our control, there are measures that can be taken to reduce its effects. A good example is by drying it out in the sun after it has been in water and storing it in a dry place.
Even normal casting and retrieving can inflict some amount of damage on the lures. Hook scars from swimming along the belly can completely remove clear coats, paint and primer and if left unattended can dig into the lures body it. Another issue to look out for is loosening of the hardware as this might lead to loss of the lure at sea. These sorts of problems are easily correctable by doing quick repairs before the problem gets completely out of hand.
Posted by
Magic Fishing
When it comes to fishing lures, you want to be sure you have the right one for the job but with so many to choose from how do you pick the best one? The waters you are
fishing, the time of year and the weather all have an impact on what type of lure will look tasty to the species of fish you were trying to catch.
There are a variety of
different lures, all in different shapes sizes and colors and most avid anglers have quite a selection in their tackle box. Here are a few types you might want to include in your list of fishing gear.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Monday, January 17, 2011
When you go out
fishing, you want to catch fish. For one reason or another, you want you day out on the lake to be one of productivity. Now, you may want to have a nice big fish fry when you get back home, or you may just want to catch and release them. Perhaps you want to catch a huge trophy that you can hang up on your wall, now that is the dream of most fishermen. Regardless of what you are going to do with them, you want to catch some fish, but in order to do that, you must make sure that you choose the right color of fishing lure.
Fishing lures come in a Variety of colors. Some are very deep, while others are very like. There are all the colors of the rainbow to choose from. In addition to solid colors, there are so many combinations of these colors is so many color patterns that you may find it almost impossible to decide on one. There are also patterns that closely mimic the look of a
baitfish.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Sunday, October 31, 2010
When all else fails you, go to a soft plastic worm!
Out of all the different types of freshwater lures that are on the market, no other type of freshwater bait has caught more fish for freshwater fisherman than the humble
soft plastic worm.
So what makes the humble worm the most successful and favourite of
freshwater fishing lures?
Well for one thing they are dead easy to fish with, for most people the finesse style of fishing needed when
fishing soft plastic worms comes naturally, even if they have never fished freshwater before.
Another great aspect of using worms is their action in the water, whether you rig your worms Texas style or whacky style, the action a worms presents to bass and many other freshwater species is just too attractive to pass up; which is probably why the humble soft plastic worm has become the 'go to freshwater lure' for most seasoned anglers.
More about → Soft Plastic Worms - The King of Freshwater Lures
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
When you think of
fishing, there is perhaps no piece of equipment more recognized than fishing lures. There are countless thousands of lures on the market, and there is something for just about every species of fish to mistake for a good meal.
Fishing lures today come in just about every conceivable color and shape, from bright neon minnows, to larger rubber frogs and crawfish. Finding the right
lures for the days on the lake sometimes can be tricky, as during different seasons a lake fish such as a bass or trout change their diet to accommodate the various temperatures and water conditions.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Sunday, October 17, 2010
Making your own
fishing lures can be a great way of saving yourself a bucket load of money on shop bought lures, it can also be very relaxing and can become a great new hobby for those times when your not out
fishing. You don't need a large workshop for doing this just a small work bench or even your kitchen table will do. Lets take a look at some of the tools your going to need not having the right one's your going to struggle to make your lure having the correct tools will make the whole process easy and an enjoyable
hobby for you and all your family if you want to get them involved as well.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
"The foundation of effective
crankbait fishing is very simple; know the depth your crankbaits run. Until this knowledge is in hand, all the other crankbait questions are very insignificant. After all, if you can't get the bait to the fish, how could color, shape, action, or models of crankbaits make any difference whatsoever".
These are the words of bass pro and fishing legend Mike McClelland in his book "Walleye Troubleshooting", and when I read the above passage a few days ago I was reminded of an experience I once had that illustrated this point perfectly.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Friday, October 8, 2010
Are All
Lure Making Timbers Born Equal?
I know this seems like a dumb question, but it's amazing how few people give any real thought to what type of timber they should use for their lure making! But the type of wood you select be the difference between an ok lure and one that's an absolute winner!
In fact, if you're really serious about your luremaking you certainly wouldn't limit yourself to a single timber - I use several different ones, depending on the intended use of my lure.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The entire point of a
fishing lure is for said lure to look like some sort of bait that fish eat. In many cases fishing lures are designed to look like a wounded or injured fish so that predator fish are more likely to think they're getting an easy meal. This is all well and good and companies such as Rapala and Yo-Zuri have been making high quality fishing lures that work well for years. And these
types of lures catch fish, there's no doubt about that, but at the end of the day how do you make a
fishing lure look alive? Is it even possible to make a fishing lure look alive?
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Tuesday, October 5, 2010
There are many people that purchase their own
lures for fishing, but more and more people today are beginning to turn to homemade lures. They enjoy making the lures themselves. When you make your lures on your own, it lets you to make something that is very unique. You can also target the
lures that you make for special conditions or for a particular fish that you want to catch as well. If you want to make your own homemade lures, then here is a look at how you can easily make them yourself.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Monday, October 4, 2010
Freshwater fishing lures range from big to small and are great for any type of fish. They can be used in any type of water at anytime of the day. When I use freshwater fishing lures I try to use the ones with most attraction to the fish. I would pick one with the right
size first, then maybe a colored one but that depends on the quality of the water. If the water looks green you most likely would want to use a dark and green freshwater
fishing lure and also one with a bit of jiggle and noise to it so it attracts the
fish.
More about → Freshwater Fishing Lures
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Sunday, October 3, 2010
It goes without saying that you need
fish lures to bag the catch of the day. You can't just choose any kind of lure though. There are some important considerations and facts that you need to look into to make the right choices.
If you're new to the pastime, the first thing you need to learn is that there are different tools for different water and catch types. This simply means that your lure choice would depend on whether you are on fresh or saltwater. Moreover, there are also different appropriate choices for common targets like bass, trout,
minnow, salmon and pike. The right choice will determine your chances of success.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Saturday, October 2, 2010
In the
fishing world there are thousands and thousands of fishing lure choices available to anglers at any given time, so is it even possible to say that one fishing lure is the most popular
lure for fishing? Probably not. There is the best selling fishing lure, the lure that your grandfather swore by and said was the best lure that could be used for fishing, and the fishing lure that you caught your biggest personal fish on, but the truth is that the most
popular lure is one among a few choices that have stood the "test of time", and have been proven to be successful at catching fish in various fishing situations.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Friday, October 1, 2010
I love crafting, especially woodworking. I am equally, if not more, passionate about fishing. One truly rewarding experience is the combination of two things I love, which is creating homemade
wooden fishing plugs. You, too, can enhance your fishing experience: make your own fishing lures!
The incredible experience of creating your own handmade wooden fishing lures is hard to beat. If you love
fishing, you'll find that landing a catch using a lure you made yourself is an event that is hard to beat.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your own wooden fishing lures.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Thursday, September 30, 2010
When I was a boy I wanted to try my hand at making
wooden fishing lures. I remember how I used to marvel at all the lures in my tackle box and wonder at how to make fishing lures. So without any experience or anyone to help me I tried to make my own homemade
fishing tackle. Let's just say my first few attempts didn't quite turn out. That's why I decided to write this article on making wooden fishing lures so that you can avoid making the same mistakes I did when I first tried.
Posted by
Magic Fishing
How to make fishing lures is one of those
hobbies that is extremely fun to learn and very satisfying. There's no feeling that can describe catching your first bass or trout on a fishing lure that you made all by yourself. The problem is there isn't a lot of information out there in learning how to make
fishing lures. Most people start off in the hobby through a lot of trial and error. I was no exception to this. Back when I was a boy I used to marvel at all the
fishing and experience for a 12 year old boy, trying to carve out fishing lures out of your mom's lures in my tackle box and wonder at how fishing lures were made.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Monday, September 27, 2010
There are countless different kinds of
trout fishing lures which you can experiment with as you progress toward becoming a master angler, and which lure you use will depend on the type of trout, where you are fishing and the
fishing conditions, and the time of year. Broadly speaking, however, trout fishermen typically use whichever fishing lure they are most comfortable with but also which lure the trout appear to be going after on the day so remember to arrive with a
variety of lures and be flexible.
Posted by
Magic Fishing on Saturday, September 25, 2010
How to make
plastic fishing lures is one of the easier tasks when it comes to tackle making. It doesn't require a lot of tool, and the items required in order to make them are relatively inexpensive such as liquid plastic. Once these items are acquired you can make soft plastic
worms and other
plastic lures for pennies a piece.
