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Congratulations to grantorrin and ben2009 for submitting their Bass Pro Shops STRIKE-winning fishing question submissions. Look for the answers in an upcoming issue of Outdoor Life magazine. Thanks for all your submissions!
grantorrin:
What is the best way to determine the proper drag setting for a type of fishing? Whenever I hook into a big fish, like a pike or striper, it seems that my drag is either too tight or too loose.
ben2009:
I am a young fisherman, 13, and I want to better my fishing abilities. What is the best way to approach a stream to fish for trout?
Alot of different companies now have specially sharpened hooks and such, I know it is important to have a good sharp hook but does having a hook that is chemically treated, or lazer sharpened really giving you an advantage over hooks that are just plain?
what is the best reel for river fishing- as i see that the open face reels are gaining popularity, I still favor closed reels.
what is the difference and why is one the best over others
How far have they gotten and how much damage do the asian invaders do to our lakes?
I have recently been introduced to fly fishing and enjoy it. Have only caught trout and small pan fish. Is it possible to fly fish for larger bass and what would be the best way "dry or wet"?
My 3 year old son wants to go fishing in the sound, but I know nothing about fishing. Is it better to go at low tide or high tide?
How far do you put an indicator above a fly when fly fishing?
What is the correct way to remove a hook out of a fish without injuring it?
How do if at all do moon phases effect fish activity ?
ok- getting older , sight and agility not the best, whats the best knot for all around fishing? fly hooks and fresh water lures. the finger just are not moving as well as they used to.
let me know before too much more frustration sits in.
thanks
If a fish is hooked deeply, is it best to clip the line rather than attempt to remove the hook? What are the proper handling techniques to improve the fish's chances for survival?
If you are trolling for stripers at night with surface swimbait is it best to use a light colored lure or a dark one? I've heard if you are fishing in the dark to use dark. Is this true?
If you're fishing for bass in 40' of water and the fish are suspended at 20', are your chances better to fish from the surface down to 20' or work your way up from 40' to 20'? In other words are the fish more likely to come up for a lure or go down after one?
I just read an article on a news site that stated that around 1300 - 1600+ Sub species of catfish are poisonous. I like to fish for nice channel cats but, my wife just recently had our first baby, a son! Is it safe to take him channel fishing? I know I was "stung" a few times as a youngster but, do we know what the risk is?
If you could fish with ONLY ONE kind of lure, what would it be?
I am a young fisherman, 13, and I want to better my fishing abilities. What is the best way to approach a stream to fish for trout?
What saltwater and freshwater species of sport fish will be the first to be negatively impacted by global warming and in what way?
What year and for what species of fish were the very first regulations established for fishing in the United States?
Been fishin for 6 decades and I have caught a few things with artificial equipment, but How do I get a lesson from an expert cheap, as I am broke and hungry!
Any OL videos ???
Just watched a good skeet lesson from a pro from y'all!
Maybe if I win I can catch something....
I am a fishin and huntin fool!
#1. Where can I locate a copy of the original book published around 1950 titled (I believe) "Lunkers Love Crawlers". Read it the first time when a older friend in WI loaned it to me for Walleye, Musky, Trout, etc..... fishin... Magnificant book, but think it is out of print?? HELP!!!!!
#2 Help.....I can never catch beans or cans or boots using my artificial lure;Doesn't matter if they are for plugs for Bass, Fly Fishin flies, or Northern Pike Daredevils... Help Needed!!!
OK I caught a fish this past summer & there was hooks all over his body & hooks still in his throat & mouth it started a debate at the lake. MY ? is ......Is it safe to eat a fish that has multiple rusty hooks on it inside & out allready before you caught it?
why is a banana bad luck on a fishing boat?
Is it possible to autopsy a fish and determine if it was aquarium raised or developed in a natural environment, possibly by a method similar to how biologists determine if a mountain lion was a person's pet or a wild animal?
I've heard a few different recommendations for spooling new line on my reel, but usually end up with twists. What's the best method for spooling line?
I've tried filleting pickerel and muskies with limited success. Is there a technique that gets most of the meat, while avoiding those pesky "Y" bones?
My family has a bad habit of shutting pole tips in truck doors. What's the best way to repair a broken rod tip so that it doesn't lose too much of its strength and flexibility?
What is the best way to determine the proper drag setting for a type of fishing? Whenever I hook into a big fish, like a pike or striper, it seems that my drag is either too tight or too loose.
Every year I tell myself that I'm going to catch a fish this ice fishing season by jigging with an Acme Kastmaster or a Swedish Pimple. But never do. Am I doing something wrong? Is there a right or wrong way to use these lures?
How do fish see their underwater world ?
What are the differences, advantages and disadvantages of using the following fishing lines: Monofilament Fishing Line,
Braided Fishing Line, Fused Fishing Line, Fluorocarbon Fishing Line?
What is the difference between Monofilament Fishing Line and Fluorocarbon Fishing Line?
How was the drag system we all know today first invented?
Why is it that when you hit a double perch fishing 50% of the time the size better the fish are so different which raises the question which perch hits first ?
what is the best way we can get our youth involved in fishing sports!
Last summer while largemouth bass fishing I spotted a good sized Tiger Muskie swimming along with a huge bass in its mouth. The bass appeared to be just as big or bigger around than the Muskie. Can Muskie (or Pike) swallow a fish that is that big? If they can't, are they able to tear up the fish into managable pieces? Or could the Muskie just have killed the bass for other reasons than to eat it?
Is it legal to raise fish in a home aquarium?
Is it true that when its raining it is the best time to be fishing?
Is the lake water ever to rough that the fish just arent active and wont bite?
If its true fish cant feel pain why is that when they have a whole arsenal of senses they use?
If asian Carp make it in the great lakes what would happen to those lakes?
You are only allowed ten lures in you tackle box for the entire fishing season---if you lose one you can replace it--but you have to exist with with only ten options.What would they be?
If i were lost for a few day's in the wild, with not much to my diposal, but the land and fresh water. What would be the best way to catch a fish ?
During early fall it seem's to be farily easy to catch big walleye's. But then come's summer and thing's seem to be tuffer.When is a good time catch walleye in the dog day's of summer. And what type of lure would be recommended, and what time of day.My location is eastern iowa.
Why is it that you can find so many different types of pan fish in one area in early spring, Do they move around in mixed social groups in the colder months?
If asian Crap make it in the great lakes what would happen to those lakes?
Is it really true that the old myth about wearing out a fish isnt true, That you cant really wear them out. If so how do you end up winning the contest between Man and Fish?
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What is the difference between Monofilament Fishing Line and Fluorocarbon Fishing Line?
What are the differences, advantages and disadvantages of using the following fishing lines: Monofilament Fishing Line,
Braided Fishing Line, Fused Fishing Line, Fluorocarbon Fishing Line?
What is the correct way to remove a hook out of a fish without injuring it?
How far do you put an indicator above a fly when fly fishing?
If asian Crap make it in the great lakes what would happen to those lakes?
Why is it that you can find so many different types of pan fish in one area in early spring, Do they move around in mixed social groups in the colder months?
During early fall it seem's to be farily easy to catch big walleye's. But then come's summer and thing's seem to be tuffer.When is a good time catch walleye in the dog day's of summer. And what type of lure would be recommended, and what time of day.My location is eastern iowa.
If i were lost for a few day's in the wild, with not much to my diposal, but the land and fresh water. What would be the best way to catch a fish ?
You are only allowed ten lures in you tackle box for the entire fishing season---if you lose one you can replace it--but you have to exist with with only ten options.What would they be?
If asian Carp make it in the great lakes what would happen to those lakes?
If its true fish cant feel pain why is that when they have a whole arsenal of senses they use?
Is the lake water ever to rough that the fish just arent active and wont bite?
Is it true that when its raining it is the best time to be fishing?
Is it legal to raise fish in a home aquarium?
Last summer while largemouth bass fishing I spotted a good sized Tiger Muskie swimming along with a huge bass in its mouth. The bass appeared to be just as big or bigger around than the Muskie. Can Muskie (or Pike) swallow a fish that is that big? If they can't, are they able to tear up the fish into managable pieces? Or could the Muskie just have killed the bass for other reasons than to eat it?
what is the best way we can get our youth involved in fishing sports!
Why is it that when you hit a double perch fishing 50% of the time the size better the fish are so different which raises the question which perch hits first ?
How was the drag system we all know today first invented?
How do fish see their underwater world ?
Every year I tell myself that I'm going to catch a fish this ice fishing season by jigging with an Acme Kastmaster or a Swedish Pimple. But never do. Am I doing something wrong? Is there a right or wrong way to use these lures?
What is the best way to determine the proper drag setting for a type of fishing? Whenever I hook into a big fish, like a pike or striper, it seems that my drag is either too tight or too loose.
My family has a bad habit of shutting pole tips in truck doors. What's the best way to repair a broken rod tip so that it doesn't lose too much of its strength and flexibility?
I've tried filleting pickerel and muskies with limited success. Is there a technique that gets most of the meat, while avoiding those pesky "Y" bones?
I've heard a few different recommendations for spooling new line on my reel, but usually end up with twists. What's the best method for spooling line?
Is it possible to autopsy a fish and determine if it was aquarium raised or developed in a natural environment, possibly by a method similar to how biologists determine if a mountain lion was a person's pet or a wild animal?
why is a banana bad luck on a fishing boat?
OK I caught a fish this past summer & there was hooks all over his body & hooks still in his throat & mouth it started a debate at the lake. MY ? is ......Is it safe to eat a fish that has multiple rusty hooks on it inside & out allready before you caught it?
#1. Where can I locate a copy of the original book published around 1950 titled (I believe) "Lunkers Love Crawlers". Read it the first time when a older friend in WI loaned it to me for Walleye, Musky, Trout, etc..... fishin... Magnificant book, but think it is out of print?? HELP!!!!!
#2 Help.....I can never catch beans or cans or boots using my artificial lure;Doesn't matter if they are for plugs for Bass, Fly Fishin flies, or Northern Pike Daredevils... Help Needed!!!
Been fishin for 6 decades and I have caught a few things with artificial equipment, but How do I get a lesson from an expert cheap, as I am broke and hungry!
Any OL videos ???
Just watched a good skeet lesson from a pro from y'all!
Maybe if I win I can catch something....
I am a fishin and huntin fool!
What year and for what species of fish were the very first regulations established for fishing in the United States?
What saltwater and freshwater species of sport fish will be the first to be negatively impacted by global warming and in what way?
I am a young fisherman, 13, and I want to better my fishing abilities. What is the best way to approach a stream to fish for trout?
If you could fish with ONLY ONE kind of lure, what would it be?
I just read an article on a news site that stated that around 1300 - 1600+ Sub species of catfish are poisonous. I like to fish for nice channel cats but, my wife just recently had our first baby, a son! Is it safe to take him channel fishing? I know I was "stung" a few times as a youngster but, do we know what the risk is?
If you're fishing for bass in 40' of water and the fish are suspended at 20', are your chances better to fish from the surface down to 20' or work your way up from 40' to 20'? In other words are the fish more likely to come up for a lure or go down after one?
If you are trolling for stripers at night with surface swimbait is it best to use a light colored lure or a dark one? I've heard if you are fishing in the dark to use dark. Is this true?
If a fish is hooked deeply, is it best to clip the line rather than attempt to remove the hook? What are the proper handling techniques to improve the fish's chances for survival?
ok- getting older , sight and agility not the best, whats the best knot for all around fishing? fly hooks and fresh water lures. the finger just are not moving as well as they used to.
let me know before too much more frustration sits in.
thanks
How do if at all do moon phases effect fish activity ?
My 3 year old son wants to go fishing in the sound, but I know nothing about fishing. Is it better to go at low tide or high tide?
I have recently been introduced to fly fishing and enjoy it. Have only caught trout and small pan fish. Is it possible to fly fish for larger bass and what would be the best way "dry or wet"?
How far have they gotten and how much damage do the asian invaders do to our lakes?
what is the best reel for river fishing- as i see that the open face reels are gaining popularity, I still favor closed reels.
what is the difference and why is one the best over others
Alot of different companies now have specially sharpened hooks and such, I know it is important to have a good sharp hook but does having a hook that is chemically treated, or lazer sharpened really giving you an advantage over hooks that are just plain?
Congratulations to grantorrin and ben2009 for submitting their Bass Pro Shops STRIKE-winning fishing question submissions. Look for the answers in an upcoming issue of Outdoor Life magazine. Thanks for all your submissions!
grantorrin:
What is the best way to determine the proper drag setting for a type of fishing? Whenever I hook into a big fish, like a pike or striper, it seems that my drag is either too tight or too loose.
ben2009:
I am a young fisherman, 13, and I want to better my fishing abilities. What is the best way to approach a stream to fish for trout?
Is it really true that the old myth about wearing out a fish isnt true, That you cant really wear them out. If so how do you end up winning the contest between Man and Fish?
Post a Comment (200 characters or less)