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The Wired2Fish Bass Fishing Bait Selector « Wired2Fish The biggest question we get asked by anglers is when to throw what bait. And guys wanted to know if there was a chart you could go by on when to fish bass fishing lures. We organized the Wired2Fish Bass Fishing Lure Selector Chart by water temperature and water clarity. See if this helps you with some general ideas of when to throw what baits. Obviously experimentation is the key to fishing. We also suggest you read our guide on Where to Bass Fish and When to Bass Fish as well as our guides on How to Bass Fish, Bass Fishing Knots and our Guide to Bass Fishing Lures.

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Quinton Sportsmens Club | Salem, NJ 08079 Lightning BassMaster Classic Fishing Line Guide | What Fishing Line To Use | BassFishin.Com Blog The BassFishin.Com Line Guide Knowing what size and type line to use for different baits is critical. To be the best fisherman you can be, you have to know which tools are right for the job. While you will see various line choices for each lure or presentation, this Line Guide is meant to be very specific so you can purchase and spool your reels with the most effective line for the baits you wish to fish. How To Use The Line Guide: For each lure or rig, you will see the suggested line options for the most effective presentation. Should I Go With Fluorocarbon or Mono? There is currently a debate as to which of the two lines is better for spinnerbaits. Other anglers, like Skeet Reese, prefer fluorocarbon over mono when fishing spinnerbaits because of its enhanced sensitivity, lower stretch and greater invisibility. Why Is Fluorocarbon Preferred Here? Why such heavy lines? Shallow cranking is mostly done in heavy cover or snaggy environments. I thought mono was better because it stretched?

Ranked 1st in the world Student Angler Federation High School Fishing Shot Size Information and Recommendations By Chuck Hawks Most of the major ammunition catalogs, specifically including those published by Federal, Remington and Winchester, as well as a number of books about arms and ammunition, publish general information about steel and lead shot and make recommendations concerning the appropriate shot sizes for various purposes. Perhaps it might be worthwhile to start by listing the nominal diameter of the various common sizes of shot as manufactured in the U.S. BBB .190" (4.83mm), BB .180" (4.57mm), 1 .160" (4.06mm), 2 .150" (3.81mm), 3 .140" (3.56mm), 4 .130" (3.30mm), 5 .120" (3.05mm), 6 .110" (2.79mm), 7 .100" (2.41mm), 7-1/2 .095" (2.35mm), 8 .090" (2.29mm), 8-1/2 .085" (2.16mm), 9 .080" (2.03mm). Here is the average pellet count in one ounce (28.35 grams) of 3% antimony, 97% lead shot of various selected sizes, courtesy of the Winchester Ammunition 2004 Product Guide: For most shooting there is a limited range of shot sizes that are acceptable. Target Shooting Games (lead shot)

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