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Fishing bait April 16, 2024

Fishing live bait, cleaning maggots from sawdust, my first choice for bait

Maggots are the larvae of flies, typically found in decaying organic material such as food waste or animal carcasses. While maggots might not be everyone’s favorite topic, they play a vital role in the ecosystem by breaking down and recycling organic matter.

When it comes to fishing, many anglers have their go-to techniques and bait preferences. For me, maggots bait has always been my first choice (if, of course, the fishing rules allow their use).

Using maggots as fishing bait is a common and effective practice among anglers. Maggots are known to attract various fish species due to their scent and movement in the water. When using maggots for fishing, it’s essential to keep them fresh and alive until you’re ready to use them. You can store them in a cool, dark place and make sure to use them within a few days of purchase for optimal effectiveness.

Now, I know what you’re thinking – maggots, gross! But before you completely dismiss them, let me share with you why they are my first choice for bait.

First and foremost, maggots are highly effective at attracting fish. They emit a scent that is irresistible to many species, making them a reliable option for bait.

Another reason why I prefer using maggots is that they are easily available. You can find them at most bait and tackle shops

Maggots, on the other hand, are budget-friendly and can be reused for multiple fishing trips, as long as you keep them cool and fresh.

Of course, as with any live bait, there are some downsides to using maggots. They can be messy and require proper storage to keep them fresh and usable.

One of the things I appreciate the most about using maggots as bait is their versatility. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as on a hook, as a dropper, or as part of a bait rig. You can also pair them with other baits, such as worms or corn, to create a bait cocktail that will attract even more fish.

Conclusion

Fishing with live bait adds an extra level of excitement and increases your chances of getting a bite. While there are many live bait options available, maggots cleaned from sawdust are my go-to bait. They are highly effective, easily available, affordable, and versatile. So, the next time you’re out on the water, don’t be afraid to give maggots a try – you might be pleasantly surprised with the results. Happy fishing!

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Fly Tying September 4, 2023

CDC Caddis, simple dry fly tying

Hook: dry-fly hook sizes 16-22
Thread: Uni, 8/0 thread
Body: CDC feather

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Carp Fishing September 1, 2023

Splicing Lead-Free / Leadcore Leader for fishing

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Fishing clothes November 23, 2022

Navitas Lily Sherpa Zip Hoody

Treat yourself to our warm and cosy Lily Sherpa Hoody featuring a super soft cotton exterior and plush faux fur sherpa lining. Truly luxurious and perfect for winters on the bank.

– Slim fit

– Embroidered lotus flower logo to the chest

– Kangaroo pouch pocket with internal phone pocket

– Ribbed cuff & hem

– Faux fur sherpa-lined hood with contrast pink drawcords

– 35% Cotton , 65% polyester

– Heavy-weight fleece exterio

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Author: Marina Kropec

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Fishing Tackle October 31, 2022

SHIMANO Ultegra XTE 14000 Big Pit Fishing Reel Unboxing

In this unboxing video, I’m taking a look at the Shimano Ultegra 14000 fishing reel. This reel is one of the greatest reel offerings from Shimano, and is perfect for both recreational and serious fishermen.

This reel is perfect for serious fishermen who are looking for a high- performance reel.

The Ultegra XTE and XSE are based on SHIMANO’s best-selling models and are set to redefine the mid-priced long-range casting reel market. Containing many of SHIMANO’s leading ‘long cast’ technologies, in sleek monochromatic bodies, these reels exceed expectations and are set to become best sellers throughout Europe.

Not only will these reels enable you to cast further, they will also play fish better, last longer and look great on whatever rod you pair them with.

If you are a carp angler and prefer dark ‘stealth-like’ colours go for the XTE, if you are a surfcaster, or prefer lighter colours, the ‘silver’ XSE should be your choice. Whichever you choose, you can be sure that you have made a great decision.

Spool Material – Aluminium cold forged

Oscillation Speed – Super slow 5 Oscillation

Type – Aero wrap II Material

Body – CI4+

Maximum Drag Force – 20KG Line

Capacity main spool Nylon(mm-m)(Mono) 0.35-550 / 0.40-400 / 0.45-300

Weight – 600g Gear ratio – 4.3:1

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Author: Marina Kropec

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Carp Fishing July 9, 2022

How To Prepare and Cook Hemp seeds (industrial) for Fishing

Excellent natural bait for the vast majority of fish

Preparation:

Soak hemp seed covered with water for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, put the seeds covered with water in a pan and boil
Simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
Hemp seeds are cooked when most of the seeds have split and when little white shoots are seen.
The seeds are now ready for fishing.

Hemp is a great way to attract fish (carp, roach, bream, barbel, tench, chub, …) any time of the year.

Some Facts About Hemp – Seeds

Hemp is the common term for a variety of plants in the Cannabis family.
Hemp and its seeds have been used for thousands of years by various cultures.
- Oldest known records of hemp farming go back 5000 years in China, although hemp industrialization probably goes back to ancient Egypt.
Hemp has the potential to replace plastic material.
One of the most important hemp seed benefits is its high quantity of proteins.
Hemp is incredibly sustainable.
Hemp seed food products are also considered more allergy-free than many other seeds.
Hemp seeds are high in nutritional value and contain 20 different varieties of amino acids and all nine of the essential amino acids.
Hemp and marijuana are not the same.
It was legal to pay taxes with hemp in America from 1631 until the early 1800s. (LA Times. Aug. 12, 1981.)
Refusing to grow hemp in America during the 17th and 18th centuries was against the law.
For thousands of years, 90% of all ships’ sails and rope were made from hemp.
Henry Ford’s first Model-T was built to run on hemp gasoline and the car itself was constructed from hemp.
In 1916, the U.S. Government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees need to be cut down. Government studies report that 1 acre of hemp equals 4.1 acres of trees. Plans were in the works to implement such programs. (U.S. Department of Agriculture Archives.)
80% of all textiles, fabrics, clothes, linen, drapes, bed sheets, etc., were made from hemp until the 1820s, with the introduction of the cotton gin.

Hemp seeds can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days (3 to 5 days maximum) or frozen and taken out of the chest when you need them for fishing.

Natural protein fishing bait.

When the hemp seeds are cooked there is no need to add anything as the seeds are already attractive enough for fish (high in proteins, natural oils, feed stimulators and attractants).

I most often add hemp oil to the warm seeds for even more attraction.

Conclusion

Cooked seeds can be used in spod mix, a great addition to ground bait mix, hook bait, It can be used on its own, etc.

My opinion is that this is one of the very rare baits that you can cook in your wife’s kitchen (talk to your wife first anyway ?) without stinking up the kitchen with unpleasant aromas, such as cooking chickpeas, corn, fish meal boilies with the aroma of squid, octopus, liver, monster crab and so on.

The smell of cooked seeds is very pleasant, no wonder fish love it.

Natural fishing bait: How to soak, cook and dip chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

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Author: Marina Kropec

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Carp Fishing May 18, 2020

Light float carp fishing in the margins, commercial fishery

This time I went fishing on a commercial lake. Fishing matches are also common on this lake, so there are plenty of fish in this lake. Because there are many smaller carp in the lake, it is so much harder to catch carp over 4 pounds. The 4 pound carp really isn’t big, but on this lake it’s a real challenge to catch it. Some anglers say there are also grass carp in the lake, but I haven’t seen or caught any in all these years. Maybe I catch a grass carp on my next fishing trip, who knows, anything is possible.

I have already written about this lake on my blog in one of the previous posts, click: Boilie waggler Carp fishing – if you want to read this post.

Boilie waggler Carp fishing

Happy day

Weather:

Air temperature: max 24°C
Wind: 12 km/h
Precipitation: slight rain showers during the day, evening, heavy rain

I mix groundbait before I start fishing. During this time when I prepare my fishing rod and other fishing equipment, the groundbait slowly moistens.

Prepared landing net before start fishing is important especially when fishing alone and it’s so much harder to put together a landing net when we catch a fish. My advice is to prepare everything you need for fishing and then start fishing.

I decided to use a 0.5 gram float for fishing today. Lightweight, sensitive and visible, perfect combination for today’s fishing ?.

The first carp caught after a few minutes of fishing. The beginning is promising.

In addition to hook baits I had with me, wild strawberries grew nearby. I didn’t eat them all, so I used some of them as bait on a hook.

The most beautiful part of float fishing for me is enjoying nature, observing the float and of course catching fish or two.

In addition to groundbait, I also fed the fishing spot with home-made particle. Because there are quite a few fish in the lake they ate the fishing food quickly. That the fish were active I noticed after the muddy water rising to the surface. I didn’t have a specific feeding timing, I only fed by my feeling.

And the float disappeared beneath the surface ………. fish on ??.

One of the many carps I caught that day. Happy day ?.

Damage to the gill cover probably occurred during spawning. In this case, we must be very careful that the antiseptic does not get between the gills. If we do not apply the antiseptic carefully, we can do more harm than good. If you are not skilled in this procedure, you better not apply anything.

While waiting for the fish bite, it’s time for a hot challenge. But they’re not as hot as I expected. Maybe next time I’ll try to catch some fish on these Smoki Fun Hot Challenge.

Perfect, the groundbait ball landed nicely next to the float.

It started to rain and the fish became very hungry.

Because it started to rain heavily, I decided that I would end up fishing that day. For that day I caught quite a few carp, I didn’t count how many. The number of carps is not even important to me, but the fact that I was by the lake and enjoyed fishing to the maximum.

Tight lines!

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