One of my favorite ways to fish is with spinners for Smallmouth while wading in a river (like the Shenandoah near Front Royal, VA). However, I’ve also fished for Smallmouth from the shore - under bridges and from the bank. The problem with fishing on the shore is tangles – tangles in trees and sometimes your fishing partner gets a hook in the shirt – or lip! Hooks caught in underwater hazards like submerged roots and trees are easier to untangle when you’re wading, so that might be something you want to try.
For the new angler, when I use the term "spinner", I'm referring to a lure that is a small blade, which rotates on a spindle when being reeled in or taken back through the water. It’s allure is that gives off a flash as light is being reflected on the revolving blade, characterizing the bait fish’s scales and movements. It’s very exciting to see a bass stalk and strike the spinner in clear water.
Most of my Smallmouth fishing is catch and release. I don't like to keep them on stringers too long and I usually try to fish all day and I'm on the move.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
It's that time...
I'm from DC, well actually Fairfax County, VA. I was born in and grew up in Alexandria and spent my Springs fishing for nasty channel cats and carp that want to rip your arm off on the muddy banks of the Potomac. I never ate the catfish, wouldn't dare. Some people do - that's scary. The carp look like something coughed up by son with a chest cold.
Anyhow, it's Spring and it's time to throw a line. It's time to get your license and untangle your line and tackle. Whether you bass fish with spinners in freshwater rivers - man, I love that - or fly fish for salmon in Alaska or in Michigan - this blog is your spot. If you're new to fishing, that's great too. Outdoorsmen and women are a good lot and those who respect one another and our natural world are welcome to add their thoughts and experiences.
That's the first post...welcome to all. You'll hear from me again soon. In the mean time, please share your upcoming fishing plans for the Spring and Summer (and Fall).
Peace.
Ted
Anyhow, it's Spring and it's time to throw a line. It's time to get your license and untangle your line and tackle. Whether you bass fish with spinners in freshwater rivers - man, I love that - or fly fish for salmon in Alaska or in Michigan - this blog is your spot. If you're new to fishing, that's great too. Outdoorsmen and women are a good lot and those who respect one another and our natural world are welcome to add their thoughts and experiences.
That's the first post...welcome to all. You'll hear from me again soon. In the mean time, please share your upcoming fishing plans for the Spring and Summer (and Fall).
Peace.
Ted
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