How to choose a tackle box

When it comes to the tools we utilize to catch fish, the most important aspect when heading out on the water is organization. Having all of your lures, baits and terminal tackle in one easy-to-find location will enable you to become a more efficient and savvy angler, all the while leaving one less excuse for why the fish didn't bite.

Tackle boxes and bags come in every size and shape imaginable, leaving the fisherman with some bewildering choices when it comes to finding one which is right for them.Deciding on a tackle box is akin to buying a pair of pants — you want them to be the perfect "fit", with a bit of extra room for added growth.Follow these suggestions and discover the tackle storing system that is tailor-made for you.


Hard or Soft?

When it comes to choosing a tackle storage system, the angler has two options available — hard, plastic boxes or soft bags.
Hard tackle boxes have been on the scene since the dawn of modern day fishing, conjuring up childhood memories for many that enjoy the sport today. Although the basic design remains the same, improvements and minor refinements have been made to make the product even better in this competitive market. For those looking for a solid and sturdy design, tackle boxes certainly have the bases covered. The hard plastic and resin will resist cracking and rough handling nicely, making the toughness of this product hard to beat.

Most tackle boxes will have fold-out trays on the inside, allowing the user to utilize different compartments in order to store their lures and baits. Make sure these trays are classed as "worm proof" before purchasing, (the majority are), as your plastic baits will "melt" and fuse into one another without this technology. Some models have forgone the trays in place of plastic utility boxes — a neat concept that allows you to customize your lures into different groups. Both varieties work well, but utility boxes seem a better fit for ease and functionality in today's market.

Another interesting wrinkle that many of these boxes include are top-loading compartments, allowing the storage of larger items such as pork jars, spare reels, and tools. Time and effort is simplified greatly by accessing these items from the top, allowing improved simplicity for the angler. Keep an eye out for this significant feature to add value to your purchase.

One last thing to keep in mind is spinnerbait and jig racks. These plastic additions to the box allow easy and tangle-free storage of certain lures, keeping them at the fisherman's fingertips for easy pickings. Many of these lures are cumbersome in nature, yet these racks allow storage in a neat and tidy manner. (Not all boxes come standard with racks, so keep this in mind when perusing the catalog.)

Things to inspect when buying a tackle box would be strong, sturdy handles; secure latches; and roomy lure compartments that will allow the storage of "oversized" baits and tackle. A deep base that can hold a variety of miscellaneous bits and pieces is also a handy addition.

The one downside to tackle boxes is their weight. In comparison to bags, they can be quite heavy (depending on the model). This extra weight is often offset by the increased protection they offer your tackle and gear, leaving the final say up to the preference of the angler.

As with all tackle storage systems, purchasing a model that is larger than your present collection of lures is advisable.Remember, over time you will be adding more lures and baits to your ever-growing collection, so make sure that the model you choose can adapt to your future purchases.

Soft tackle bags have recently become popular, providing a new innovation in the storage system industry. Tackle bags are lightweight, waterproof shells that hold a variety of plastic utility boxes, which in turn, house your lures. Depending on the dimensions of the bag, utility boxes can number anywhere from two to six or more.


A great feature that really shines is the convenience that tackle bags offer. Take only the tackle "boxes" you need, while leaving the others at home. (If you're strictly fishing walleye for the day, no need to cart all of your bass and pike gear to the lake.) This can greatly alleviate unnecessary weight, while also simplifying the process of finding your baits quickly and effortlessly.

Another interesting "perk" that comes with a tackle bag are storage pockets. These can come in handy for holding blister packs of plastics, spare reels, fishing tools, or even the camera. I prefer a tackle bag that has a number of pockets in varying sizes, as, in my mind, you can never have enough storage compartments. (Nor enough tackle to fill them all!)

As in the case of the tackle boxes, make sure you buy a bag that is roomy enough for all of your gear. I've seen some bags that only hold two utility boxes — great for panfishing, but ineffective for most all round fishing situations. Bigger is definitely better when making your final decision.

Padded shoulder straps are a nice feature that will bring comfort when carting your gear to and from the boat. Make sure the straps and handles are strong and sturdy, with reinforced stitching to provide added toughness. Waterproof material is mandatory, as is sturdy fabric that will resist tears and punctures.

As with anything in life, you get what you paid for. Tackle boxes and bags both have their good points and bad, leaving the consumer the option to thoroughly investigate both varieties before rendering a decision. Whichever system you choose; make sure it is the right fit for you. A storage system is an angler's office when out on the water, and being the particular bunch that we are -- everything must be in perfect order when out in our watery domain.

Tackle Binders
Do you struggle or curse when it comes time to file your jigs, plastics, or spinnerbaits? Fret no longer, as tackle binders are here to save the day.
A tackle binder is basically a wrap (with Velcro lining or a zipper for closing) that contains binder rings and plastic inserts, specifically designed for the storage of various lures. Whether it is spinnerbaits or cranks, each lure fits snuggly and securely in individual bags, ensuring a tangle-free and easy-handling storage system.

A tackle binder is basically a wrap (with Velcro lining or a zipper for closing) that contains binder rings and plastic inserts, specifically designed for the storage of various lures. Whether it is spinnerbaits or cranks, each lure fits snuggly and securely in individual bags, ensuring a tangle-free and easy-handling storage system.

When it comes time to store plastics, binders are the way to go. Bags are roomy enough to fit large numbers of craws, lizards or worms in, and give you the freedom to refrain from digging through endless mounds of blister packs. Replacement bags are also available, making this system one of the most revolutionary when it comes to organizing tackle.

These binders will fit nicely inside your larger tackle box or bag, allowing the angler to keep all of the lures and baits together in one easy to use, hassle-free package.

I hope you've learned a little bit about choosing a fishing tackle storage system. Functionality is the key word when heading to the checkout counter, so make sure you cover all the bases in order to get the most from your purchase. Good fishing and happy tackle organizing!

Summer Bass with The 5 Best Baits

They pop and spit, they're fun to fish, and they get smashed by hungry bass. What's not to love about frog fishing? Read on for top 5 best frog baits for summer bass.

1. Booyah Poppin Pad Crasher Frog

With its body like a boat hull and easily collapsible exterior, I really can’t say enough good things about the Booyah Poppin Pad Crasher.  Work it side-to-side around mossy stumps and isolated wood cover for explosive results.  Surprisingly lightweight, the Poppin Pad Crasher empties itself of water with every swoop, keeping it afloat no matter how slow your retrieve.

2. Evolve Nervous Walker

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Perfect for fishing docks, the Evolve Nervous Walker makes easy work out of an erratic walk-the-dog retrieve, enticing bass out of cover with its lifelike surface crawl.  The engineers at Evolve Baits spent a lot of time closely studying the behavior of freshwater frogs, and the Nervous Walker makes it apparent that their time was not wasted.  Whether you hop it around pads or glide it through open water, the Evolve Nervous Walker will load your boat with fish.

3. Zoom Horny Toad

The standard by which all other soft body toads are measured, the Zoom Horny Toad is one of the most productive frog baits on the market.  Slap it around moss and overhanging branches to stir up a feeding frenzy among opportunistic bass.  Depending on your retrieve speed, you can walk it across topwater or buzz it just under the surface to mimic a hungry amphibian sucking down insects.

4.Strike King KVD Sexy Frog

No list of frog baits is complete without the best-selling Strike King KVD Sexy Frog.  Built with Strike King’s premium soft plastic, the hollow-bodied KVD Sexy Frog collapses instantly when bit, exposing razor-sharp frog hooks for a deadly penetration.  Throw it shallow and watch as aggressive bass pin it against the bank for a violent takedown.

5. Spro Bronzeye Popper Frog

Just as deadly as the original Bronzeye 65, the Spro Bronzeye Popper Frog features an inwardly cupped mouth designed to scoop and spit water, chugging and popping as it walks.  Its powerful topwater splash is perfect for fishing thick scum and pollen lines.  Because the scum blocks the sun, bass congregate underneath, looking for any opportunity to snatch an easy meal.
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The steps of use the uni-knot to snell a hook

The steps of use the uni-knot to snell a hook

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Step 1
Thread 6 inches of line through the eye of the hook.

Step 2
Hold the line against the hook's shank and form a uni-knot circle.
Step 3
Make fie(5) to seven(7) turns through the loop and around the standing line and hook's shank.

Step 4
Tighten by pulling the standing line in one direction and the tag end in the other.

How to use the uni-knot to join two lines

The steps of using the uni-knot to join two lines
Step 1
Overlap about 12 inches of the ends of two lines. Form a Uni-Knot circle with the tag end of line "A".

Step 2
Wrap line "A" five (5) times to form a Uni-Knot around line "B".

Step 3
Snug the knot by gently pulling on both ends of line "A" with enough tension to close the wraps, but not so tight that it actually grips Line "B".

Step 4
Form a new Uni-Knot circle with the tag end of line "B" and wrap line "B" five (5) times to form a Uni-Knot around line "A". (Use only four turns for 60-, 80- or 100-pound test monofilament.)

Step 5
Gently pull line "B" with one hand and line "A" with the other to slide the two Uni-Knots together until they jame — then pull tight. Then tighten the wraps around the standing lines by firmly pulling the tag ends of each Uni-Knot.

Step 6
Snip the tag ends.
Before using the uni-knot to join two lines, you need to learn how to tie the Uni-Knot, the post of The steps of tie the Uni-Knot on http://goture-fishing.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-steps-of-tie-uni-knot.html.

Light Stick Is Important For Night Fishing

Many anglers like go to fishing at night, because some fishes like to hunt under the cover of darkness. And in night fishing, some usual fishing equipment is necessary, one fishing tackle is very important, it is fishing light stick.

Today, Goture recommend the Ocean Sun fishing light stick for you.

The light stick has two kinds of models, one is 15m 3.0*25mm, another is 30m 4.5*37mm.


 
Description of Ocean Sun fishing light stick

More than 72 hours lighting time (more 12 hours available), long and hight brightness, soft light without glare, can be saved long time.
With good material, light, small size( the volume is two-thirds of general product, reduce float head heavy, increased sensitivity.
When the temperature is below 30 degrees, the light stick was used, you must take it into regrigetator to save, and it can still be used on second night, the brightness is still the equivalent of 90% of ordinary luminous stick.
Outside the visual field intensity meters, saving time for 2 years (ordinary luminous stick 6 months).

Using showing

The steps of tie the improved clinch knot

The define of the improved clinch knot
The Improved Clinch is very easy to tie, which is the main reason it's so popular for connecting monofilament to terminal tackle. It's most effective on lines under 20-pound test.
Step 1
Pass the line through the eye of the hook, swivel or lure. Double back and make five turns around the standing line.

Step 2
Hloding the coils in place, thread the tag end of the first loop above the eye, then through the big loop.

Step 3
Hold the tag end and standing line while pulling up the coils. Make sure the coils are in a spiral — not overlapping each other. Slide against the eye.

Step 4
Clip the tag end.
You may be interested in the post "The steps of tie the two-turn clinch knot"

About go night fishing

If you're looking to extend your fishing time with fishing tackles and aren't afraid of the dark, working the night shift on your local lake can bring some eye-opening surprises. The fish can run thick while the crowds remain thin, leading you to some untapped angling possibilities and a new twist to the game of fishing.

The lake you choose will have a direct impact on your success at night and can also be a factor in your safety. Pick a lake that you are comfortable with and one you have fished in the past. Having a good knowledge of any given structure, as well as obstacles, is also well advised.

Make sure it is a body of water that routinely coughs up fish. If you can catch a bass at high noon on your favorite lake, you can certainly catch him at midnight.

High-pressured lakes are excellent nighttime spots. Although the influx of anglers may turn the fish off during the day, they will be more prone to actively feed once the sun goes down, giving you access to untapped angling possibilities.

Choose a lake that has close access points to the areas you intend to fish. Launch ramps that leave only a short run to the fish are best, especially for the ease and safety they provide.

Clear-water is preferred over dirty or stained, as this will increase the likelihood of fish locating your lure. Bass have excellent low-light vision, and extra bites can be had when working water that they can more easily see through.

Weather conditions can also play an important part in your decision-making. The most productive nights usually occur after a hot, sunny and calm day. The full moon period also sees an increase in fish activity and gives anglers a bit of an edge by increasing their own visibility.

Where to Fish

Fish will often lurk in typical "day spots" during the night, although, they may move up to shallower water. Weed and sand flats are great choices for bass, walleye, pike and muskie, especially if the vegetation has open areas and passages. Stay away from heavily vegetated spots, as these will often hold less fish while also snagging more lures. Depths will vary from lake to lake, but 10 feet or less is often a good starting point.

Rock points will often cough up walleye, muskie and pike, especially if they are close to deep water. Fish will move up here to feed at night, and will be more tempted if the area has a mixture of weeds, rock and sand.

Docks are a great location to find largemouth bass. Smaller fish are attracted to the lighted structures, ultimately bringing the larger predators in. Don't forget to work the channels surrounding docks, as this is a prime cruising lane for bass to feed in.

Rip-rap and rock shoals hold tremendous potential for smallmouth bass, as these areas are an excellent hangout for crawfish. Walleye and muskie will also key in on the hard stuff, especially when a bit of wood or weed is thrown into the mix.

Humps will generally hold all types of fish. Locate those with a shallow feeding shelf that borders deep water, and you may hit a gold mine.

Fishing Lures of the Night

No matter what specie you plan to target, there are a few simple rules for selecting baits. Offering the fish a silhouette at night is your best bet for getting a strike. Since the sky will be lighter than the water, the color black will be most visible, and is a nighttime standard when it comes to fishing.

Sound is also important at night, as fish use their inner ears and lateral line to detect motion and disturbances. Noisy topwaters, rattling crankbaits, and flipping jigs or worms with sound chambers will allow fish to key in on baits more easily.

Scent also comes into play, and all slow-moving baits (jigs, worms etc.) should get a healthy dose of a commercial scent product.  This will help fish detect baits, as well as hold on to them for longer periods of time.

Equipment for night fishing is fairly standard. Baitcast or heavy spinning gear will get the job done, as finesse and light-line tactics are not necessary. Sensitive rods work well at night, enabling an angler to feel the movement of their lure, as well as subtle strikes. Ensure that reels are smooth and drags set correctly, as darkness is not the environment you want for gear failure.

Mono or braid both work well, although many rely on fluorescent line for the characteristics it holds. When used in conjunction with a black light, fluorescent line will give off a bright glow, enabling an angler to watch for strikes or pickups, see where their lure is and better work a retrieve — an excellent option for the beginner or advanced night fisherman.

When fishing at night, weighing down the boat with excess rods and tackle is not necessary. Take three rod and reel combos and a tackle tray or two. This will simplify things and leave one less obstacle to trip over when moving in the boat at night.

Safety First

Fishing at night is a fun and enjoyable sport, but as in all aspects of angling, accidents can happen. A cold lake shrouded in darkness is one place you don't want accidents to occur.

Planning and foresight can go a long way. Religiously make a checklist before heading out, and always ensure that gear and safety equipment is in proper working order. The following list represents some good advice for minimizing the risks:

    Always let someone know where you are fishing and when you will be home. If possible, fish with a partner.
    Launch your boat as close as possible to the areas you intend to fish.
    Ensure that boat running lights are working, and keep them on at all times.
    Take a fully charged cell phone.
    Wear a lifejacket.
    Keep a search spotlight on board, as well as two flashlights and a headlamp.
    A landing net and long-nosed pliers should always be on deck.
    A GPS unit can help you find the launch in bad weather, or if you get disorientated. A compass can be invaluable if a GPS unit is not available.
    Whistle and flares work well for attracting attention.
    Orientate yourself with the water during daylight hours before venturing out at night.
    Stick close to shore until you feel comfortable and capable.
    Bring bug repellent and a first-aid kit.
    Check weather forecasts before heading out.

Fishing at night can be a great experience. It certainly adds a new element to angling and can put you on a ton of untapped fish. Give it a go this season and see all the action you've been missing!

The steps of tie the two-turn clinch knot

As the pre post "The steps of tie the Uni-Knot", the following we will share the steps of how to tie the two-turn clinch knot.

And what's two-turn clinch knot?

The Two-Turn Clinch has been around since the turn of the century. It's stronger than the Improved Clinch and almost as easy to tie.

Step 1

Pass the line through the eye of the hook, swivel or lure two times to form a small double loop.

Step 2

Finish the loop between your thumb and forefinger and make five (5) turns around the standing line. Insert the tag end through the double loop.

Step 3

Hold the tag end and standing line while pulling up the coils. Make sure the coils are in a spiral — not overlapping each other. Slide against the eye.

Step 4

Clip the tag end.

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The steps of tie the Uni-Knot

What is the Uni-Knot

Reliable, strong and easy to tie,the Uni-Knot is an excellent knot for securing line to terminal tackle. It's also the foundation of the entire Uni-Knot system. Note that the Uni-Knot can be left as a loop or tightened down so it's snug to the hook eye (see Steps 4 and 5).

Step 1
Run at least 6 inches of line through the eye of the hook, swivel or lure, and fold to make two (2) parallel lines. Bring the tag end of the line back in a circle toward the hook or lure.

Step 2
Make six (6) turns with the tag end around the double line and through the circle.

Step 3
Hold the double line at the point where it passes through the eye and pull the tag end to snug up the turns.

Step 4
To create a loop connection: Adjust the loop size by sliding the knot up or down the standing line. Then pull the tag end with pliers to maximize tightness.

Step 5
To create a snug knot: Pull the standing line to slide the knot up against the eye. Then continue pulling until the knot is tight.

Step 6
Trim the tag end flush with the closest coil on the knot.

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Happy Crappie Fishing Day

Crappie is among the most popular sport fish in the United States. They are well-known by different names including sac-a-lait, white perch, paper-mouth and calico bass. Crappie is one of the most sought after to catch because of its great taste. Their white flesh is one of the most tasteful fresh water fish. Goture-fishing tackle online.

Let’s discuss basic facts. There are two different species of crappie, white and black crappie. Crappie are closely related to the family of sunfishes and black basses.

The best way to distinguish black from white crappie is to consider their dorsal fin spines. Black crappie usually has 7-8 spines and white crappie typically have 6 spines. Distinguishing the two species by its color is not a reliable method. Black crappie has uneven dark speckles and streaks on their sides. White crappies have lighter colors and have unique vertical bars which can be seen at their sides. It’s hard to distinguish the two species during the spawn, since both of them become darker in appearance.

Crappies are found in lakes and along river banks throughout the country, during their reproduction season, that is the spring season, it is also the best time to catch lots of them. Crappie fish are usually somewhat fertile as they reproduce fast in a specific period of time. Crappie populations are cyclical and unpredictable and are plenty in size. Crappie usually feeds from dusk to dawn and they like eating crustaceans, minnows, insects and small fish. They can reach their size from 12 to 18 inches long.

Ultralight spinning tackles from Goture are best used to caught with most kinds of crappies. You can use live bait for crappie from medium-size to min. Artificial lures of various kinds such as small spinners ranging from 1/32 to 1/8 ounce is recommended for use.

Crappie are tasteful and can be cooked a different ways. Bigger crappie is good for filleted while small crappie can be filleted or gutted and scaled. Crappie fish can be cook in hot oil and fry it for several minutes. It can also be baked, fried, or sautéed to experience the variety taste of it.

The best crappie fishing lure is the one that catches the most fish! Many fishermen find a crappie lure that works for them in one area and then stick with that lure every time. But crappie move around because they like to vary their diets – so you will want to vary your crappie lures. If you want to see the best crappie lures then you can see crappie fishing videos on many popular sites such as Youtube.


Crappie prefer live food and have been known to bypass lures that resemble dead food, so make sure that the crappie lure you use looks as much like a live minnow as possible. You may also want to keep the lure active – again so that it looks like a live minnow. Although if you are fishing in a river with a good current you may be able to let the water do the work.

Using a bright colored lure is also a good idea with crappie, as they have excellent color vision a crappie lure that catches their eye may be just the thing to interest them and make them bite. Chartreuse works well for crappies.

Crappy are also a smaller fish with a fragile mouth so you will want to use ¼ oz or smaller sizes of pan fishing lures. A popular lure especially for beginning anglers or children is the Fish N Spin. This lure is primarily a crappie lure and is also good for catching bluegill, but it has also caught a wide variety of fish. You do not need to use any special or fancy techniques with this lure, just throw it out there and reel it in nice and slow.

Fishing lures are more effective

As the fishign lures are sold in many kinds of shade and combination imaginable, so fishmen need some criterial for deciding which one to tie on. Comes chooseing lure color.Its priority in this selection process is indicative of its importance, or lack of it. The following are basic guidelines many pros use in choosing lure color.

The Rule of Thumb

The most fundamental rule is to fish brightly colored baits in dingy or muddy water and light, subtle colors in clear water. The logic here is that a bass' visibility is hampered by silt, and colors like chartreuse, yellow and orange are easier to see than bone, pumpkinseed and smoke. On the other hand, when water is clear and the fish can get an unobstructed look at the bait, it's best to go with softer, more natural colors.

For instance, when water clarity is poor (visibility a foot or less), many pros use spinnerbaits with chartreuse or yellow skirts or crankbaits in a "fire tiger" pattern — orange belly, chartreuse sides, dark green back. Conversely, in clear water, white or white/blue spinnerbaits are favorites, as are crankbaits in chrome, bone and various natural finishes (crawfish, shad, sunfish, etc.).

The same principle applies with soft plastics — worms, lizards, grubs and tubes. In dingy water, dense colors are the rule, and two-color worms with bright tails offer added visibility. Examples are grape, black or blue baits with chartreuse, red or orange tails.But in clear water, lighter, more translucent colors seem to work best. Favored colors here include pumpkinseed, motor oil, strawberry and smoke. Also, bits of metalflake molded into these see-through worms provide extra flash and attraction to bass in high-vis situations.

The jig-and-pig is a standard bait for flipping, pitching or casting. In clear water, preferred color combinations are a black jig/blue trailer (either a pork chunk or plastic crawfish), black/brown and pumpkin pepper/green; in stained water, black/yellow and black/chartreuse are perennial producers.

When to Make Adjustments

Besides water clarity, time of year and preferred forage should also be considered in choosing lure color. For instance, crawfish are a main menu item on many Southern lakes in the pre-spawn, and unless the water is muddy, a crawfish-pattern crankbait or a brown/brown jig-and-pig emulate this natural prey. In the post-spawn, many bass feed on small bluegills, and sunfish-colored lures are effective. When bass are schooling in summer or chasing shad in bays in the fall, a chrome or shad-colored lure is a logical choice.

Two particular fishing situations call for special color considerations: night fishing and topwater fishing. Most expert night fishermen use black or dark blue lures. The theory is that these colors provide a more distinct profile when silhouetted against the lighter background of the water's surface. Thus, a dark lure is easier for bass to see and strike accurately at night.

Most topwater specialists prefer dark-colored baits early and late in the day when visibility is poor, and light-colored baits during bright periods. They are quick to note, however, that a surface lure's action and noise are far more important in triggering strikes than its color.

In conclusion, there are no hard-and-fast rules in selecting lure colors, and confidence may be the most important factor in this process. Beginning bass anglers should follow the above guidelines and experiment with different colors and combinations to discover which ones work best on their home waters. Then they should stock their tackle boxes with just a few basic colors and forget about the dozens of others they don't have.

This is what the pros do. They carry only a few shades in worms, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, etc. They know each color works in a particular water clarity/forage situation, and when they encounter it, they can tie on the matching lure with assurance. This way they avoid confusion, and they can worry more about catching bass than fumbling through the tackle box searching for the magic color.
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