Fish Tales from Your President’s Perspective.
As we ended another year together, I wondered what I could do to help us catch more fish in 2025. So, I went to the lunar table and the tides, looking for the perfect date and time – nothing. I went to the water temperature forecasts and found nothing special. So, I went to the pro’s. You know them; the skippers and crews, the tournament gurus, that guy who catches fish when no one else does, and asked them what the secret is to catching fish.
Here are some of the answers I found:
Go smaller for bigger fish If the fish aren’t biting, but you know they’re around, downgrade your bait and change your retrieval speed. A lot of times, you have to slow it down for the bigger fish.
Stretch your line on the way to that perfect spot. Spool your line off the reel and drag it about 50/100 yards behind your boat on the way. Then, let it sink and reel it all in. You’ll start your day with the best cast and won’t have any kinks or twists for the rest of the day.
Mimic animals. Now, you have to take a second to understand this one. It doesn’t mean you need to act like a different animal, it means your bait does. See what the fish are eating and match it.
Glue your bait When I’m flipping in real heavy grass, kelp, rocks, or anywhere with structure, dab a little super glue on the hook and slide your bait up on it. It anchors the bait in place so you won’t lose it.
When all else fails - hit the bottom Watch your line fall limp before reeling it in. It means your bait’s on the bottom, in the strike zone. Then, lightly shake the rod with your other hand while slowly reeling it back in. It mimics a live bait better.
Watch who is catching fish, find the fish. See what others are doing. If they are catching fish, copy it. If they aren’t, try something totally different. People are not the only things to watch; birds are your new best friend. They have a better view of the target areas and can show you where the action is.
Now, I know all of you have your own secrets, and you can share them if you wish, but the number ONE SURE FIRE FISHING SECRET IS ?
Well, if you want to know, then you will have to show up at the January 10th meeting at our new home at the American Legion Hall. As an added attraction, the first 40 people who sign in to the meeting will receive a special gift that will help immensely when you start using the greatest fishing secret ever.
I hope your holidays were filled with LOVE and JOY.
President