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| A Magic Bond |
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Children raised away from the big cities have a lot of advantages over their down-town peers. They have more access to outdoor recreation and in many cases their parents find it practical to get these kids a dog as a companion. Bonded early, the relationship is beneficial for both dog and child and the joys they experience together are wonderful to see. | |
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| Dare To Be Different |
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There are a lot of anglers out on the Lake during a derby. Most of these anglers use the same half-dozen lure patterns, rig their equipment the same old way and fish at the same depth and speed.
Lots of fish are caught during the good biting hours of first and last light with these tried and true methods but during the rest of the day, fishing can be slow.
And then along comes someone with a new way to fish or a different style of rigging and for a little while, until the secret is out and becomes widespread, their innovation really makes a difference. | |
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| Tales of the fish that got away |
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One of the interesting parts of every derby is listening to the tales of the fish that got away. It happens to all of us anglers at times because catching fish is never a sure thing. Perhaps the lost fish was a prize winner, maybe even a derby winner but winner or not it is still frustrating to lose a good fish just moments before you scoop it up with your net. |
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| Bottom Bouncing Techniques - Part Four |
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The tap-tap-tap of stones and gravel is different than the tap you feel when a trout mouths your bait. Learning the difference is the whole key to bottom-bouncing successfully. A sensitive rod certainly helps but holding taunt line between thumb and finger of your non-rod hand can help a lot. If you aren’t feeling the bottom taps, something is wrong or you have a fish on, set the hook! If you feel a pause and then a gentle movement, set the hook. |
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| Bottom Bouncing Techniques - Part Three |
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Once the basics are understood, bottom bouncing success can be improved by selecting optimum water and by varying tackle rigs. Ideal bottom bouncing water has a gravel or rock bottom, a slow to moderate current flow and is deep enough so that you can’t see bottom. Gravel and rock bottoms are preferred locations for trout and salmon if the fish have a choice available. |
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| Bottom Bouncing Techniques - Part Two |
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The basic BB cast should be across the current at about 90 degrees from the angler or just slightly upstream if the current is strong. The effective drift begins when the weight hits bottom and begins to “tap” off rocks and gravel. The bait will usually proceed ahead of the weight downstream, at bottom current speed or slightly slower. |
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| Bottom Bouncing Techniques - Part One |
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Basic bottom bouncing technique is using the river current to sweep or bounce bait along a river bottom in order to entice fish to bite or strike. To accomplish this, an angler needs a rod long enough to minimize surface water contact, enough weight to take the bait to the bottom rapidly and line that will minimize break-offs yet not spook the fish. Ideally a good BB rod will be at least eight feet long and in bigger rivers, a rod eleven or twelve feet long is much better. Weights in a basic rig are split shot and heavy enough to take your rig to the bottom. |
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| Fishing with a Russian |
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I was heading into Burke's for a hot coffee just before sundown that day, when Pat pulled up alongside me, all in a rush as usual. Breathlessly, he said: "Grant, I finally found you, I phoned your place and you just have to take this guy fishing!" Pat is a long-time chum and I have trouble saying no to good friends, so I forced myself to stop thinking about the coffee I wanted to take the river's chill off my bones. |
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