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Blackmouth!

Hit green bank yesterday,fished morning tide till around
11:00,didnt get any thing saw one fish neted that was it,
mark just a couple bait patches.The parking lot at the statepark
was packed never seen it so full,must have been cabinfever,
waiting for the pilchuck to clear up still littel dirty,there should
be some nates swiming around good luck.
FISH ON!!!

Added by Don hayes on January 18, 2009 at 8:06am — No Comments

Hello ALL

My name is Scott and I am a fish aholic. I am a new member to this web sight and am looking to catch the worlds bigest largec Mouth Bass. So who knows where that might be found?

Added by Scott Stacy on January 17, 2009 at 1:54am — 3 Comments

Silver lake help from someone that knows it like very few people do.

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Hi everyone

My name is Roger I guided on Silver Lake for many years (over 10). I fished the lake the year the dam had a hole in it. and half the lake was high and dry. and I documneted lots of cover that I never known about before. I have vast knowlage of this water and the bass. I have been working on a Book of silver lake spots, patterns and tips.… Continue

Added by ExBassGuide on January 9, 2009 at 5:50am — 5 Comments

Anyone looking to go out and fish let me know (open back seat)

I usualy have room for one more on my boat and it always helps with the cost. Can be anywhere ya want to go to, not just local. Feel free to hit me up

Brian Bassguy Walters

206-713-0003

wabassguy1@yahoo.com

Added by Brian Walters on January 7, 2009 at 11:34pm — 6 Comments

think out side the box to find bass!

Try fishing places no other fisherman would place a lure! Places that may be hard to get a bass out of, but be prepared! In tournaments near the end of the day I look for places the bass have pulled back into. Places that are very hard to get into or get the bass back out of. I am a bit famous for fishing BETWEEN boards on docks floating on the water. I have pulled 8 pound bass from between logs less that one inch apart. I carry a flipping stick with out a reel on it. I use that to sweep under… Continue

Added by ExBassGuide on January 6, 2009 at 7:53pm — 2 Comments

Winter bass fishing tactics

Some would say that it's not worth you time to go out and fish for bass in winter. The fishing is too slow and they don't eat much when the water drops below 50 deg. I disagree! Infact if you break it down, It can be easier to locate and catch Bass in these conditions. There are a few key things that you need to look for and do to find these bass and it works very well. These techniques work primarily for smallmouth. The first thing I look for is the best area to fish. I look for hard… Continue

Added by C-RIDE on January 1, 2009 at 9:47pm — 1 Comment

Making a Lathe-less Popper Tutorial

Making a Lathe-less Popper Tutorial

By Alexander Arceo aka islandbass

The purpose of this tutorial is to show you how I make a popper out of wood without the use of a lathe. It is a low-tech approach, but it works quite well, especially, if you do not have the means to purchase a lathe and the only thing you really need is some elbow grease.

Tools

Safety Goggles

Sanding Block

Hand Drill

¾” Forstner Bit (optional)

Saw – MITRE Saw is a… Continue

Added by islandbass on December 19, 2008 at 11:37am — 3 Comments

Jig Tying for Steelhead, Salmon, Trout and Bass Part 1

Its wintertime and that means steelhead. I've fished steelhead and salmon with floats and jigs for as long as I can remember. I've been tying my own jigs for almost as long. The following is a tutorial of how to tie one of the easiest most effective jigs for steelhead, salmon, trout, and even bass... the rabbit fur jig.

Start by securing your jighead in your vice as even as possible and wrap your thread back until its even with the point of the hook.…

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Added by Jordan Doucet on December 3, 2008 at 10:50pm — 3 Comments