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Swimbaits -
The Basics
Source:
http://www.swimbait.com/techniques/basics.htm
Rigging:
Rigging the bait straight is important and can be done quite
easily. The most important thing is to thread the hook through
the bait in one continuous movement. If you stop half way and
then keep going, you'll probably wind up going a slightly
different direction and the bait will run lopsided. As you
thread the bait the hook should come out the back of the bait in
the right position naturally. If you find yourself stretching
the swimbait or bunching it up while you rig the bait, you are
doing something wrong. A good idea when you are first rigging
baits is to hold the bait next to the jig head and use the point
of the hook to mark where the hook should come out. Aim for that
spot and you should do ok.
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Calico Bass
Fishing 5-5-5
By Larry "Calico Hunter" Heron
http://www.swimbait.com/techniques/calico-555.htm
A. Five things about gear and swimbaits:
1) The rods
I prefer a 7-9ft
rod, moderate to extra fast action rod, graphite is best,
composites are ok, But don’t let lack of proper gear keep you
from trying!
Rock Jetty
Fishing
By Henry Ortega
http://www.swimbait.com/techniques/jetties.htm
Introduction:
Rock jetties provide an abundance of forage for species such as
calico bass, sand bass, halibut, white seabass, and the
occasional spotted bay bass. These species feed on forage such
as herring, tomcod, perch, and mussel, all of which live near
and around rock jetties. One of the most commonly fished rock
jetties in the South Bay is known as “The Wall”. It’s a
three-part jetty that runs from San Pedro to Long Beach, but
just about all harbors have a rock jetty that is fishable. The
most important thing to successfully fishing rock jetties is to
have the proper gear. A 6 to 8 foot graphite rod in the 15 to 30
pound line class matched with a Shimano Calcutta 400 or
equivalent reel is best. There will be situations where you need
to step up to the heavier line to avoid getting rocked,
especially when fishing at night. When fishing the inside of the
jetties, a 4 inch Big Hammer swimbait on a ½ oz. Hammerhead jig
head seems to work the best. On the outside, I prefer to fish
the 5 inch swimbaits with Âľ oz. jig head because the water is
deeper. Don’t hesitate to throw a 5 inch on the inside and if
you don’t get bit then go down to the 4 inch. Some of the best
colors for the jetties are browns, greens and oranges. When the
grunion are running, try fishing colors that mimic them,
particularly when targeting halibut. Fish the darker colors in
the morning and night and the brighter colors during the day.
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Catch &
Release
Source:
http://www.ontariofisherman.com/catch-release.htm
When releasing fish, whatever the reason, a few widely practised
techniques and tips have proven effective in improving survival
rates.
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Swimbaits -
Problems
Source:
http://www.swimbait.com/techniques/problems.htm
Anytime you are dealing with hand-crafted products there will be
varying degrees of quality. At Big Hammer we do everything we
can to produce the highest quality lures possible. We stand
behind our products and will replace baits that are defective.
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