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Archive for September 19th, 2007

LAKE AUSTIN YIELDS 13-POUND BASS

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http://roticos-bass-fishing-secrets.com/blog/lake-austin-bass/
Here’s a report on the latest Sharelunker, provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife:
Following weeks of bitter February weather during which no fish were entered into the Budweiser ShareLunker program, Austinite David Reinarz went looking for a hot spot where fish might find warmer water.
He settled on a concrete wing wall projecting from Tom Miller […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Climate Change Will Harm Bass And Other Fish

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http://roticos-bass-fishing-secrets.com/blog/climate-change/
A report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) asserts that global climate change will harm both saltwater and freshwater fish populations around the world.
Warming water basically is the problem, according to “Are We Putting our Fish in Hot Water?”
“The balance is set to tip, as climate change continues the pressure on fish populations already […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Monday’s "Smash & Grab" Award Winner: The Drake

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http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TroutUndergroundFlyFishBlog/~3/158143920/
Choosing one product for my Monday “Smash & Grab Award” (the prize that goes to the product I most want to steal from the floor of the FFR show) isn’t easy.
There are always a few fly rods and reels that are grab-worthy, and for that matter, some interesting accessories too (not to mention […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Improve Your Boat’s Performance— And Save Money

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http://roticos-bass-fishing-secrets.com/blog/boats/
Follow these tips from Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) to enhance performance and save money on boat fuel— money that can be used for necessities such as rods, reels, and baits.
1. Leave extra tackle at home so you won’t load the boat down with weight you don’t need. Also, take […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

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http://opax-flyfishing.blogspot.com/2007/09/no-comment.html

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Mojo Works Magic With New Rig

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http://roticos-bass-fishing-secrets.com/blog/mojo/
If you like drop shotting as a way to catch bass— or even if you don’t— you should check out the new SpecTastic Wiggle Rig from the Mojo Lure Company (www.mojolures.com).
With a simple little piece of elastic, it turns any soft-plastic bait into a tantalizing tidbit for even the most finicky bass. The weight […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

The Underground’s First Ever Smash & Grab Award

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http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TroutUndergroundFlyFishBlog/~3/157464883/
You know those guys with enough cash to buy pretty much any fly fishing gear they want? Well, I’m one of the other guys, and it’s with that in mind that I’m creating the Trout Underground’s First Ever “Smash & Grab Awards.“
I award it to the product I’d most want to rip from the display […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Rod Building - Part 15: The Varnish

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http://opax-flyfishing.blogspot.com/2007/09/rod-building-part-15-varnish.html
I have used Gudebrod Rod Varnish with this rod. It is easier to use than epoxy based two part solutions, but several more coats of varnish are required.

From Fly Rod

Here is the hook keeper. It is from my first fly rod, a cheap Daiwa fiberglass rod from the 80s. The Daiwa rod is my […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Salmon Reels

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http://www.blogsmonroe.com/fishing/?p=120
When wading and river fishing for salmon, this is not the time to go cheap on your reels.  Depending on how you plan on fishing for the salmon,  you can choose between a casting and spinning reel.  The rod manufactures will make models for both reels.
When do you use one reel or the other?  […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Why the Underground Smells Better Than Everyone Else at the FFR Show

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Sure, my hotel is stuffy, far from the show, and contains absolutely no trout in the swimming pool, but at least they keep me smelling like a tropical drink.
UPDATE: I still smell good, but I’m not taking the laptop to the show today. There might be an update coming from the show computers, so […]

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007