In this issue:
Gear and Gadgets
Crankbait Fishing for Walleye
The Fishwitch Journal
Lodge Classifieds - Pg 1
Downloadable Lodge
Guide
Classifieds - Pg 2
Camp Raymond
Lake Nipissing Fishing
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Gear and Gadgets to Maximize Fishing Success
by Justin HoffmanHaving the right tools, and knowing how to use them, are the greatest
assets a person can have in order to become a more proficient angler. Fishing has become
more specialized over the years, and following the trends and learning to adapt are key to
putting more fish in the boat. Trying out the following gear and gadgets will make your
success rate soar - the very thing each one of us is trying to achieve.
G.P.S. (Global Positioning System)
 This
relatively new innovation is making the sport of angling easier, safer and much more
productive. The actual unit comes in two shapes - a hand-held model and one built directly
into your fish finder. By sending a signal to skyward satellites, a GPS is able to record
a position you require, or send you in a direction you need. Finding a school of fish, or
a mid-lake hump will be simple after you punch in the coordinates, and will have you
returning to the exact same spot with the push of a button. This system will take the
worry out of getting lost on the lake or traveling in foggy or dark conditions, and will
help locate productive drop-offs, shoals and humps with ease. A hand-held model is fairly
cheap in comparison to many other digital toys, yet the new dimension it will add to your
fishing will pay for itself the first time you turn the unit on.
Marker Buoys
Have you ever come across a productive hump or shoal, but found yourself pushed off the
area by the wind, and ultimately unable to find the "magical" spot again. A
marker buoy is the answer to your dreams during these frustrating conditions, and will
give new meaning to boat control. Marker buoys are one of the cheapest gadgets you can
purchase; yet they can help your fishing process greatly. Marking a hump or
drop off with a few of these floatable aids will enable you to work the area more
thoroughly, be it through trolling or casting, and will help you spend more time on areas
that are productive. Marking an irregular weedline will ensure that your trolling pass
will be in an optimum area - something that is not always possible when relying strictly
on sight or underwater electronics.
Throwing out a marker buoy when a fish is caught (especially when targeting walleye,) will
help you maintain contact with the school and pick off a few more fish that may have been
overlooked had you just drifted on by. I like to keep three or four of these
"sight-helpers" on board at all times, and have relied on them to keep me on key
areas and fish I come across. Pick up a few of these gadgets next time you are out, and
experience the new dimension they lend to your fishing skills. Crankbait Fishing for Walleye Con't |
