How many bass fishing lures does it take?
May 7, 2009 by Daniel Ambrose · 1 Comment
Have you got an ungodly amount of bass fishing lures? I mean really, just how many bass fishing lures does it take? Recently, a friend and I were doing a little bass fishing and this is how these things get started.
It was a peaceful sunny day at the back of my friends twenty acres where we were just getting started bass fishing in his private lake, when my friend pulled out this huge tackle box from his pickup and started fingering through all these different bass fishing lures.
Now I looked at my friend and then the massive quantity of bass fishing lures he had displayed and I could not help but ask him, “are you going to open a bass fishing lure shop?” He looked at me, just a little dumbfounded, in my opinion, and said “you never know what them varmints are going to take a notion to strike at.”
Now who in the world talks like that? I laughed until I nearly cried, and then I asked my friend “if you had used all of the bass fishing lures you had in your tackle box, why did you not just get rid of the lures that did not catch any bass?
He responded; “maybe they were not hungry that day.”
Now I kid you not, there is something to be said about the honesty in which he truly believed himself to be responding to my questions, and folks, we are not in Tennessee, not that I have anything against Tennesseans, but who in the state of Indiana, born and raised, talks like that?
But lets find the moral of our little story; “how many bass fishing lures does it take?” Well, I do not claim to know how many bass fishing lures it takes, but I will say that if your spending thirty minutes sifting through them to find the perfect bass fishing lure, the bass may eat their fill before you ever get your line into the water. Hence, another day they may not of been hungry. I know this may seem silly, but I could not resist sharing it with you.
And, for my friend, who will remain anonymous, I meant you no disrespect, just remember that I write about the things I love, so you know I love you. 
Beginner Carp Fishing Tips
April 28, 2009 by Daniel Ambrose · Leave a Comment
Carp fishing is such a different kind of fishing that it is recommended that you talk directly to an expert to get specific tips, especially in regards to cleaning and preparation for eating the carp. However, we will list some things here for you to keep in mind if you are interested in carp fishing as a hobby sport.
Carp fishing requires special gear that is different than other types of fishing gear. For starters you will use a specialized small tent to sit in while you are waiting for the fish to bite, because carp fishing is often done in the winter months and the tent offers you protection from the outside weather
This tent should be large enough to move around in comfortably yet easily set up for use, then re-packed for easy transfer from site to site.
The fishing gear for carp fishing is so specific to carp fishing that it is best to be purchased at a specialized carp fishing store. This includes purchasing a rod, hooks and bait that you will use to fish with.
Fishing for carp will require that you purchase quality gear that will hold up to the special requirements of this sport. Below is a list of specialized equipment that is handy to have which includes:
- forceps
- bait needle
- binoculars
- super glue
- sharpened scissors
- degorgers
- bait drill
- gardener loop tying device
- sink tubing
- cork balls
- splicing needle
- imitation bait
Google search the items listed above for a full explanation on what each does and why you need them.
Carp fishing is a sport that requires a certain mind set, but as a hobby can be a fun relaxing way to spend your free time. It is easy to set up for and can be done anywhere carp are found.
Just keep in mind that carp fishing although enjoyable does require some special knowledge especially about cleaning them for consumption. But do not be deterred by this as it is very simple to learn and the end result is a delicious one.
