Dumpin' The Skunk

By: Phil Scheen
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:25:39
Print this article | Tell a friend | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

At one time or another, every fisherman goes through lean times. It doesn't seem to matter what you put in the water...it comes back empty. You go to your favorite fishing holes, try methods that always work, but you don't catch fish. The following is a set up I use that has worked wonders when it comes to catching trout, when nothing else will. It has put fish on my hooks, when nobody else in the vicinity was getting a nibble.

First, use ultra light gear...fishing line no larger than 4lb, in green. Second, tie two small loops into your fishing line a foot or so apart, beginning about 18" above the end of your line. Next, attach 8" of the same fishing line to each loop. At the end of these leaders tie on a size 14 treble hook below, and a size 6 bait holder type above. At the end of the fishing line attach a 1/4 oz swivel sinker. On the treble hook put chartreuse, yellow, or hatchery Powerbait.

On the size 6, slide a garlic marshmallow over the hook and up on to the fishing line, then slide a baby night crawler onto the hook. Finally move the marshmallow back down to cover the top of the hook. I always start with chartreuse Powerbait. It very rarely fails. If you do not catch fish within 15 minutes or so, bring your line in 4 or 5 feet, then wait. Repeat this until your line is back in to shore. Don't get impatient...some of the best fish are caught within a few feet of the bank. If you use two poles, I'd recommend using chartreuse PB on one pole, and alternating the other two colors on the other. Good Luck!

Phil Scheen is the founder of Fishin' Secrets with Eric Allee and Friends http://www.fishinsecrets.com

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Fishing category

  • Try Fly Fishing, Make It A Vacation - By: Dale Montz
    It can be considered part science and part art. Fly-fishing is more than just fishing, for some, it's a Zen moment, maybe even a spiritual experience.
  • How you make your fishing experience a great one? - By: Kulvir Chouhan
    For a truly rewarding experience, try fly fishing. You can step into another world when you are fly fishing. Actually, you don't need to leave the planet or have an out-of-body experience; but, when you are fly fishing, sometimes you get such a feeling.
  • Going Carp Fishing in France - By: Martyn Davis
    When you start thinking of going carp fishing in France, it is so easy to get lost as to what lake or river to fish, but at the same time you will have plenty to choose from, so finding the right place may just be around the corner!!
  • Lure Spread in Fiji: For Blue Marlin - By: Adrian Watt
    OK, so we know that if you tow just about anything around behind a game fishing boat in the South Pacific, eventually, a blue marlin is going to take a look and have a go.
  • Going on a Gamefishing Charter Boat: Some tips - By: Adrian Watt
    Know Before You Go: First, do your research. What you want to catch dictates were you want to go and fish. Once you decide where you want to go, find out what charter boats are in the area.
  • Fighting Saltwater Game Fish: A Beginners Guide - By: Adrian Watt
    The following guidance assumes you are fairly new to big game saltwater fishing and are out fishing on a charter boat. This type of information is given to all guests aboard our game boats if they are not experienced anglers. Occasionally we have to remind experienced anglers as well !
  • Aquarium Tank Basics - By: Gaurav Walia
    Any new aquarium tank should first be given a thorough test to ensure that it is watertight. If after 12 hours there are no leaks, it may be emptied and placed in its final position.
  • Family Fishing Holidays In France - By: Martyn Davis
    With France being such a vast country with a large coast line and many rivers, lakes, streams and canals, there are many different types of fishing holidays in France that you can choose from.
  • Florida Fishing Charters - By: Benicio Brown
    If you plan to go fishing in the Florida Keys area, the best option is to book a fishing charter. Forget about the complications and leave the job to an experienced captain and his crew.
  • Getting Ready For Ice! - By: Mike Robertson
    Anyone for some ice? No not in your drink, fishing that is! I have put away the fly vest and my favorite summer shorts for another year. This is a time where I almost shed a tear or two because I know open water fishing has ended here in Alberta.