Night Fishing Success Depends On The Moon

Why The Moon Is Your Key To Night Fishing Success?

Want to catch more fish at night, watch the moon! Sounds like a crazy idea, doesn't it? Using the moon, you are able to learn several things about fish at night.

During a full moon, you are most likely to find fish hiding in the shadows. Don't ask why it's true, but that's what we have seen. When you find shadows on the water (from trees, etc), you know exactly where you need to cast your line.

Keep in mind that if there is no moon, you aren't out of luck. This is when the Evening Secret works best, you will really be impressed.

If the moonlight is not shining down on the water and there are no shadows, the fish will be much more scattered in the water, making your job of finding them much more difficult.
On the other side of the coin, it seems like the fish are more likely to hit when the moon is hidden, either by clouds or a quarter moon. So, the real trick is to use the moon to determine how you are going to fish that particular night.

If you have a bright, full moon, head for the shadows on the water. If you are on the water and the moon is nowhere in sight, you can go straight to your favorite spot and fish like you normally do, but expect to get more frequent and harder hits on your line.

This tip is especially true for bass, but it works with virtually any kind of fish at night.
Some anglers swear they only fish during a full moon, others say no moonlight is best. I say, both are best, you just have to alter your style depending on how much moonlight you have that night.

Try it out for yourself and see if you get the same results. This one tip alone has helped many anglers catch some of the biggest fish in their life. Hopefully it will help you do the same.

How To Avoid Tangles On Your Spining Reel

Do you often get your line tangle on your reel while you cast? Have you ever experience how frustrated it can be to free your line when it gets stuck or tangled?

Spinning reels often get bird's nests and tangles, which are usually caused by one of few mistakes.

1. The line is twisted (nothing a swivel tied to the end of your line can't fix)

2. The line is not tight against the spool

3. Putting the line on the reel improperly. The line should go onto the reel the same way it comes off the spool, taking advantage of the curve the line has memorized from being stored on the spool. Lay the spool FLAT on the ground (do NOT hold it vertically) and start winding the reel. If tangles begin, turn the spool over. The tangling should stop and your reel should be tangle free for the future, as long as you don't make the other two mistakes.

4. Mistakenly overfilling the spool. Spinning reels should never be filled past the front spool lip, or too much line will come out during casting and -POOF!- you'll have a big mess of tangles.

5. The most common mistake is to crank the reel while a fish is taking out line. While it's OK to crank a baitcaster while a fish makes a run, a spinning reel is not designed for such a mistake. During the fish's run, cranking a spinning reel literally twirls the line around and around, twisting it up like a rubber band and resulting in lots of kinks and tangles.


Here are the steps to tighten the line onto the spool:

1) Go to a large field such as a football field

2) Tie the end of your line to something stationary such as a light pole or small tree etc.

3) Open the bail and walk away. The line will come off the spool as you walk. Be sure to walk off all the line

4) Once all the line is off the spool start cranking the line back on while keeping tension on the line. Make sure the rod has a small bend as you crank in the line.

How To Make Your Own Glow In The Dark Fishing Lure

Learn how to make a glow in the dark fishing lure that will keep the fish biting.

A glow in the dark fishing lure is a great addition to any angler's tackle box. Sometimes the odd glow is just what is needed to excite lethargic fish into striking. These lures can be used successfully at night, during the day, and in about any situation. In this article we will take a look at the different materials used for glow in the dark fishing lures. We will also show you how to make your own glow in the dark lure.

The basics

Glow in the dark is just what it says, an object or material that can be seen in the absence of light. The most common objects are nightlights or plastic stars hanging in a child's bedroom. These objects store light then release it when no light is available. The glow produced can be applied to fishing lures. This glow attracts fish at deep water levels where there is little light.

Why glow in the dark lures work?

Glow in the dark lures work for one simple reason, the fish are able to see them better in deep water. As the depth of the lure increases, the color and brightness of the lure decreases until it looks gray. This is because colors of light can only penetrate the water so far. A luminous object like a glow in the dark lure keeps its color and brightness in dark places. Fish are able to spot the lure better because of this.

Materials needed to build your own glow in the dark lure

These lures are simple to make and a deadly addition to any tackle box. Here's what we need to get started:

2 ½" wooden dowel ½" diameter
Two treble hooks
¼" Eyelet screw (x3)
Glow in the dark paint
Paint sealant
Knife
Sandpaper
Towel
Pencil


We will be making a small minnow type lure using an acrylic based glow in the dark paint. This paint is sold online and at some paint shops. It comes in more colors than your standard green including blue, pink, and yellow. These are all excellent colors for lures so choose one that suits you. Paint sealant can be found at a paint or craft store and is used to waterproof the glow in the dark paint and seal it for added life.

Another option besides paint is to use glow in the dark craft clay. This clay can be purchased at any craft store and is a quick and easy way to sculpt effective lures. Once a lure has been made with the craft clay, it is baked in the over until it hardens. Hooks can then be added and it's off to the nearest fishing hole.

Put it all together

It's time to build our lure. Start by imagining the basic shape you want the lure to be. It should be fat at the head and skinny at the tail. Grip the dowel firmly at one end and place the other end on the towel angling away from you. To form the tail, we only want to carve the bottom half of the dowel right now. Using the knife with your free hand, place it against the dowel and cut downwards to whittle your shape. It is easiest to carve two flat sides opposite each other on the dowel then carve the top and bottom. It's up to you how skinny you want the tail to be. Remember we are just making a rough shape right now, we will smooth out the lure with sandpaper later.

Once the tail is done, flip the dowel over and firmly grip it. Angle it away from you on the towel and begin to carve the head. There should be a bump about ¼" of the way up from the end of the dowel to represent the head and increase movement in the water. The mouth of the lure should taper away from the head and be rounded at the end. Grooves or notches can be added with the knife to make a spot for eyes. Fish concentrate on a minnow's eyes when they are looking for a meal so it's a good idea to make them glow in the dark.

We now have the rough shape of the lure. At this point a lot of sanding needs to be done to produce the final shape and smooth the surface. Start with rough sandpaper and then use some fine sandpaper to prepare the surface for paint.

The next step is to come up with a design and use the pencil to draw it on the newly made lure. Horizontal or vertical stripes work well as do spots and random patterns. Again the choice is up to you. One simple design is to make three or four stripes across the back and draw two oversized eyes. Several spots are then drawn on the belly. The stripes and spots are later filled in with glow in the dark paint to produce excellent results.

When the design is on the lure and you are happy with it, we can start painting. One or two base colors should be used that do not glow in the dark. These colors should be acrylic based but any craft paint should work. Start by applying the base colors to the dowel. Each layer is brushed on and then allowed to dry. We painted the bottom half of our lure with white paint and the top half with green. After the paint has dried, paint in the details with glow in the dark paint. We used yellow for the stripes and pink for the spots. The eyes were then painted to glow green. After the paint dries, we need to seal it. Follow the instructions on your sealant to apply it to the lure.
It is a good idea to use multiple coats of sealant to keep the lure looking like new for a long time.

After the sealant has dried, we can add the hooks. Two of the eyelet screws are used at the bottom of the lure. One should be placed near the end at the tail and the other is placed just behind the head. Drilling a small pilot hole into the lure will make it easier to screw the eyelets into place. The treble hooks can then be attached directly to the eyelets or by using a wire ring. The third eyelet screw goes on top of the lure in front of the head. This is used to hook into a swivel when attaching the lure to your line. Again, drilling a pilot hole makes it easier to screw the eyelet in place.

Test your new lure

You should have successfully built a glow in the dark fishing lure now. The paint must be charged in order to glow. To charge the lure, hold it close to a light source for 5 minutes or so. The 5-minute charge will keep the paint glowing for 6-8 hours and can be tested by taking the lure into a dark room.

To fish with the lure, tie a swivel to the end of your fishing line and clip it onto the lure. Since the lure is light, some sinkers should be added to the line to weigh it down. Then just cast it out and reel it in and wait for the fish to bite. With a little creativity and some effort, a good glow in the dark lure can be produced. And hopefully the sport of fishing is more interesting now that you can make your own glowing lure.

How To Make Your Own Hook Remover

Hamby's Hookout is made from a 12-14" length of 1/2" PVC plastic pipe. Cut a curve slot about 1/3 the length of the pipe as shown in (A). This slots wraps approximately 1/2 way around the pipe. A shallow notch (B) is made directly opposite the slot. The pin (C) is a 1/8" "roll pin" found at hardware stores . A large nail will also work. Drill two holes in the end of the pipe just large enough to force the pin or nail through. A little "super glue" will help hold it in place. The pin should be slightly off-center towards the slot side of the pipe and (D). Grind the outside ends of the pin flush with the pipe. Use fine sandpaper and buff the entire end of the tool, making sure that the edges of the pipe are very smooth.

To use the Hookout, feed the line through the slot and slide the tool down to the hook. The shank of the hook lays on the slot side of the pipe, the bend end in the hook runs over the pin and through the notch (D). Keeping the line tight, push the tool to back the hook out. As you withdraw the tool, keeping the line tight will create a "cam" action, forcing the hook point to lay flat against the outside of the pipe, preventing re-penetration (E).

Ugly Braid - The Only Braided Line Strong Enough To Be Called Ugly!

From the makers of Ugly Stik®, the world's strongest and most sensitive rod, Ugly BraidTM combines amazing strength with superior fishing performance.Using advanced technology in both braiding and coatings, Ugly Braid provides strength, durability and effortless casting. Near zero stretch and outstanding abrasion resistance means instant hook setting power as well as the Ugly strength to land your catch.The result: You Catch More Fish!

• Ugly ArmorTM Coating:Ugly Armor provides maximum abrasion resistance with enhanced flexibility as well as a unique anti-fatigue property. Ugly Armor allows Ugly Braid to retain its original color longer.

• Ugly Strength:Ugly Braid is the perfect line for fishing in heavy cover or deep water and can stand up to the stress that the toughest fish can put on a line.

• Line Diameter:The beauty of using Ugly Braid is that the line diameter is smaller than monofilament, but the line is stronger, has less stretch and lasts much longer.

• Round Shape:Ugly Braid's micro weave process with Ugly Armor permeates the braided fibers, to keep Ugly Braid's round shape, resulting in longer, smoother and more accurate casts.

• Knot Strength:A dependable knot is key to keeping fish on your line and Ugly Braid knots are incredibly easy to tie, and retain their strength and power cast after cast.

Megabait Charlie Suspending Swimbait

Check out this super realistic swimming action bait. An award winning suspending and swimming swimbait.

The bait combines the best attributes of soft plastic and hard-plastic lures. Soft plastic on the outside gives it the look and feel of a real baitfish. Multiple slits on the tail produce a natural swimming action that will fool a wide variety fish. Great for the Freshwater and Inshore fisherman!

A hollow inner core allows the Charlie to suspend and the tungsten ball bearings enhance casting distance / control, lure swimming action, and create fish attracting sounds. A "must have" lure for your tacklebox!

Watch the video below for a live demo..

Brunei International Sport Fishing Competition 2007 - UPDATED!

" Extended! Extended!
Closing date for registration has been extended:
Offshore Category :
17 Aug 9:00AM
Beach Category:
21 Aug 8:30AM "

Yes the Brunei International Sport Fishing Competition 2007 registration date has been extended to the 17th August 2007 from the original date 13th August.

So for all avid anglers out there you still have the chance to participate in the competition and submit you form today. For more info on the competition you can go here.

Spooling Up Your Reels

Fishing with old line is a costly mistake. After use, abuse and exposure to the elements, weathered line is weak and thereby unreliable. The best, and least expensive, insurance against broken lines and lost trophies is learning how to change line properly, and doing it frequently.

Baitcasting Reels: Line on baitcasting equipment is loaded by winding it to the top of the reel spool. Monofilament manufacturers load their spools the same way. To prevent line twist when transferring line from the supply spool to the reel, take line from the top of the supply spool and load it to the top of the reel spool. To do this, simply slip a pencil through the center of the supply spool and have a friend hold it. Keep the supply spool in a vertical position, aimed at the reel. Keep tension on the line as it's reeled on, so the spool is filled evenly without loops or loose coils. Simple as that.

Spinning Reels: Spinning reels are a bit tricky to refill because they operate on a different principle than baitcasting equipment. Instead of winding line on a revolving spool, a person uses a revolving bail which winds line around a spinning reel's fixed spool. To avoid line twist, load a spinning reel as described. Hold the label of the supply spool toward the face of the spinning reel spool and take in 15 cranks of line while keeping tension on the line. Next, move the reel toward the supply spool to see if the slack line twists. If it does, eliminate twisting by reversing the supply spool before loading the rest of the reel.

Spincasting Reels: Spincasting reels are loaded in the same manner described for spinning reels, with one difference. Stop periodically and remove the reel face to be certain the reel isn't over filled. Too much line on a spincasting reel will cause it to jam and tangle.

With all reels, fill the spool about 1/8th inch from the rim. Less line will make casting difficult, if not impossible. More line will cause the line to backlash or jump off the spool in loose coils. Experts say line twist is the most frequent complaint anglers have about their line. Actually, the twist is a result of some mechanical action that occurs after line is take from the supply spool. A few line twisting factors include: improperly spooling line, fishing with lures that spin line on retrieve, or retrieving fouled lures. If new line is twisted, you can untwist it by dragging it in the water behind a boat. In a few minutes the line will return to its original condition. Today's fishing lines are better than ever, though they can't be expected to last indefinitely. Changing it regularly and correctly, and you will spend more time fishing and less time making up excuses for the big one that got away.

Brunei International Sport Fishing Competition 2007

Brunei Darussalam will be organising an international sport fishing competition named Brunei International Sport Fishing Competition 2007. The competition will be organize by Capt Fred's Fishing Supplies along with Brunei Fisheries Department with the intention of promoting sport-fishing and tourism in Brunei Darussalam.

All are welcome to join in this fun and exciting event.

The competition will be held from Friday, 17th August 2007 - Sunday, 19th August 2007 and the venue will be at the SERASA SEA SPORT COMPLEX.

There will be two categories on the competiton day, the offshore category and the onshore category. For the offshore category the first prize winner will received a BND5000 plus other prizes while the first prize winner for the onshore category will bring back BND600 plus other prizes.

For more info please visit here.