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Big Trout light tackle topwater

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With this warm weather here in south Louisiana, the top water fishing has been fantastic. For most folks using medium to heavy tackle would seem to be the best bet. But for me I op-out for the lightest tackle I can get away with. After all what is more exciting than hooking mule trout on 8-10 pound line with a medium to light weight 7ft spinning rod and a 1000 series spinning reel.. Crazy right? Most folks would think that, but that's exactly what I have caught over 40 fish with in the 3-6lb range these last two months. Plus this type of finesse fishing is great if you are using plastics or suspending baits. I prefer braided line also. but the key to using a light braid, is to have at least a 15-20 mono leader.. Those big trout have very sharp teeth and will slice through that braid better than any knife. As far as lures, that's a matter of preference. But a good topwater for the novice would be the mirrolure she-pup with high pitch rattles.. color seems to be secondary. Depend...
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A Fisher's Life

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Perhaps years ago, this title may have read a fisherman's life.  But as my English professor once said,  "fisher" is generic for all those who fish. No doubt she was right about that. A fisher is anyone who loves the sport and enjoys the many great memories, as well as endures the many trials and tribulations that the sport brings. A fisher's life is one that has seen Mother Nature and all her beauty, scary, dramatic, and most of all wonderful scenes. Some days we float on quiet lakes, thanking the Good Lord above for our time in such tranquil times. Other days we run from vicious storms praying we make it back safe.  Fishers all have one thing in common.  No matter what Mother Nature brings, there is no place we would rather be than in the great outdoors, casting a line to try to catch that elusive "Walter." For those who don't know the story of "Walter". Back in the 80's there was a movie called "On Golden Pond".  The main chara...
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Location, Presentation, Style, and Color for Catching Crappie

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    One thing a good fisher will tell you is that you can learn something new every time you go out. This is true no matter how many years you've been fishing. Modern day technology has certainly made learning something new each trip easier.  It's a given that location is always the number one reason you will be successful or not. No matter the presentation, type of bait, or color that you are using, the area must have fish to catch. Location is the key for success, but presentation  may be the most important reason you will catch fish once you have found them. There are many ways to present your bait to crappie. You can cast, dock shoot, spider rig, pull or push baits, or by drop/tight lining the bait onto the fish.  For those using Garmin's Livescope or Lowrance's Active Target, presentation is made easier. For those who don't have such technology, knowledge and skill are the keys to catching fish. With this modern day technology, one can visualize the bait in...
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