The first two years our tips were monthly features in a local newspaper. He eventually found his way onto the Web, sharing his fishing tips with thousands of visitors, all looking for another tip that just might help them catch "the big one". Or maybe even just a few more smaller ones. It doesn't really matter though, does it? The fun is in the hunt.
We hope you enjoy reading a few of Big Mouth Bob's Fishing Tips, and you can visit his website for some more.
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Retrieving your hook made easier
It is notably easier to retrieve a hook out of a Bass rather than a Perch. What was once a daunting task can be made much easier. First try using a hook with a longer shank as this will allow you to get a better grip on the hook.
When a perch or other small fish swallows your hook deep, it can seem almost impossible to get such a hook out. On your next fishing trip, bring a pair of medical forceps or needle nose pliers for this task.
And since we're pan fishing here; remember to cut your worms up into one inch pieces, placing it on the tip of the hook. The fish will have to grab the very edge of the hook to get the bait. You will be catching more pan fish and loosing less bait.
Waiting on the Catfish
Patience is definitely a virtue while fishing, but probably never more so than while catfishing.
Let the catfish bump your bait several times before actually setting the hook and you will be catching more of them and here is why. The catfish have tastebuds all over their body. They will bump your bait and your string many times--tasting--before they will actually take the bait. Some people mistake these "taste bumps" as nibbles and try to set the hook when it's not even in the fish's mouth yet. Wait for a good hard tug before setting the hook. Once you get him up in the boat, look at your string. It will probably be slimy, evidence that he was tasting with his body before biting.
Making your own Catfish bait
Ingredients
Beef or chicken livers
Salt
In a bowl, mix about a cup of liver with a half a cup of salt. Place your homemade bait mixture in the freezer overnight. This will toughen the liver considerably, making for a
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