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Suggested Equipment? - DrownedDesertRat - 01-06-2002
Being fairly new to fishing (made my first fishing appearance this past summer/early autumn) I'm still quite clueless as to what type of gear I should have to be successful. Right now I own a light-medium and medium rod/spinng real combination. But when it comes to lures, line strength, hook sizes, bates to use, best fishing techniques... I'm at a total lost. The best I caught out of my many excursions this past year was a 7 ounce sunfish (not sure what kind) which made quite a nice display in my aquarium at home (within 24 hrs, it was actually taking live worms right out of my hand). Anyway, I need as much help as possible with the above mentioned things. Without a boat, I'm pretty much stuck with fishing peers and casting from shorelines of the lakes here in the Twic Cities Metro area of Minnesota. Anybody out there that can help me?
Re: Suggested Equipment? - MasterJigBuilder - 01-14-2002
In addition to Thor's comments, my other suggestion would be to join a local angling club. <br><br>That way you can get up to speed on a range of tackle, techniques and local waters. Over time, you may also make friends and be able to buddy up in a boat or two.<br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B <br>Mod-Lures/Baits & Oz Boards<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>
Re: Suggested Equipment? - davetclown - 01-21-2002
have you tried ice fishing? should be enough ice now.<br><br>Minnesota is a great ice fishing state or so I've heard.<br>ice fishing can be productive with as little as a spool of line a hook and a bug of some kind. in adition you may want to check with the locals there for up and comming winter festivals.<br><br>using from small reels and light line to tip-ups and speers (if legel there) from sitting on a bucket to constructed shanties with the super bowl playing on a portable tube, as rustic or comfortable as you want to make it.<br><br>using corn, mousies, wax worms, wrigglers, ads a little flavor to your jigs.<br><br>I have to admit that, that sunfish in your aquarium is my most favorite tid bit from the watter. filett properly diped in to a beer batter makes the effort of catching them well worth the work. <br><br><br><br>
Re: Suggested Equipment? - Flagmanonice - 02-03-2002
Try using a weighted bobber, it will get you out there a little farther!<br><br>