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Before going onto a lake for the first time, learn as much
about the water as possible from local bait shops, fishing guides,
resort owners, natural resource officials, lake surveys and by
asking questions of other fisherman. Buy a contour map and study
it prior to going on the lake, and watch where other boats are
congregated. Concentrate your efforts on the lake that is known to
contain a good population of the species you wish to pursue, and
chose the time of year the lake is known to yield its best
catches. LAKE TYPES Our
game fish swim in many different lake types in the Northland.
Certain species thrive in rivers, lakes and reservoirs because
special conditions are present for their existence. Rivers are the
most prolific, and produce the widest variety of gamefish species.
The large shallow sand bottom lakes and bays are normally best
suited for walleye & perch, while the shallow weedy lakes and bays
are better suited for Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Northern Pike.
In the larger Canadian glacier lakes that are predominately deep
and rocky . . . Crappie, Walleye, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass,
Northern Pike and Muskie all have certain niches and areas that
they dominate and thrive in!
PROPER EQUIPMENT The
equipment you choose will often represent the difference between a
mediocre or a truly successful day on the water. When shopping for
equipment, always buy the best you can afford.
Make sure your rod, reel & line match up for a comfortable and
balanced fit. Choosing the right fishing lure is not as
complicated as it might appear. Most lures are meant to represent
natural baits that fish feed on. Many lure makers also try to
tripper a positive response. Lure types can be broken into five
basic categories . . . JIGS, RIGS, SPINNERS, SPOONS & PLUGS.
ELECTRONICS Practical
use of electronic fish finding devices will enhance
your fishing success tremendously! Flashers, liquid crystal, video
graphics & underwater cameras are your eyes below the water, and
show in detail depth, contour, bottom type, baitfish . . . and
your targeted gamefish! Compasses and Global Positioning Systems
(GPS) aid in navigation, and help pin-point "hot spot" fishing
areas.
BEST TIME TO FISH The
best time to fish is whenever you can, but if you want to increase
your fishing success as far as time is concerned, I have a few
suggestions. First of all, "pick your days if possible, and
stay away from "cold fronts", or days when the air temperature
drops sharply and the winds blow briskly from any direction that
include North!" Weather systems play a major role in fish
activity, so if possible "choose the warm days with partly
cloudy skies and moderate winds that blow from any direction that
includes South! Fish the early morning and late evening hours
on those clear bright days when the sun's rays are most direct.
Also, take advantage of the annual season's fishing peaks and
migrations. And lastly, watch the birds and animals. When they are
out and actively feeding, the fishing will usually be good!
As a rule . . . cloudy days
are better than clear days, & warm days are better than cool days.
Windy days are also better than calm days! Also remember . . .
"When the wind's from the west . . . the fish bit the best. When
the wind's from the east . . . the fish bite the least! When the
wind's from the south . . . the hook goes right into the fish's
mouth!"
FISH ARE PREDICTABLE You
must search for fish like you hunt for game. Find their pattern by
using logic, reasoning, experience & by trial and error.
"Timing is everything!" Fish have predictable feeding times.
These periods change with the seasons, and are affected by weather
& light levels. Be observant and vary your controls until you are
successful . . . then stick with them! Good fishing patterns often
result in limit or near limit catches!
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