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    what is the best way to get out a snag while fishing?

    if you are using bait, just use a lighter leader to the hook and if it breaks off, that's all you will lose. fish hang out in the snag infested areas. you may also try a float keeping your hook just above the snags.
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    what is the best way to get out a snag while fishing?

    if you are using bait, just use a lighter leader to the hook and if it breaks off, that's all you will lose. fish hang out in the snag infested areas. you may also try a float keeping your hook just above the snags.
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    You favorite brand of fishing boat.?

    l like charlie's tracker. maybe we could get a deal on two of them.
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    sue the fish and game poachers?

    after someone has been convicted and sentenced in a criminal court for fish and game violations, would it not be possible or feasable to turn around and sue them in a civil action? many judges are notoriously lenient on these types of violations. there are still way too many people that feel it...
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    Better beginner motorcycle? 2008 Hyosung 250r or 2008 Kawasaki ninja 250?

    what the H*** is a hyosung? get something with some kind of history of performance and quality. a hyosung is probably made out of recycled yammerhammers. or chevys.
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    fishing hooks and how to place them?

    they say a picture is worth a thousand words. here's a few thousand words for you. http://fishing-live-bait.com/articles/fishing_live_bait_shrimp.html http://ultimatefishingblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/rigging-live-shrimp-prawn-for-bait.html...
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    Is it difficult to make your own fishing equipment?

    balsa or cork should both work well as will porcupine quills for light biters. just hold the quills on your line with a small piece of latex tubing. as for paint, any good waterproof enamel should work. you may wish to primer coat them first. if you have a lathe to turn them, you should have no...
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    Is it difficult to make your own fishing equipment?

    balsa or cork should both work well as will porcupine quills for light biters. just hold the quills on your line with a small piece of latex tubing. as for paint, any good waterproof enamel should work. you may wish to primer coat them first. if you have a lathe to turn them, you should have no...
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    how do you keep a fishing rod from getting yanked out into the water after the...

    fast reflexes or a bite alarm. some system to allow the fish to take a bit of line until the rod is reached. check into a baitrunner type spinning reel or a B/C with a click button on the side.
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    is boiled mackerel a good fish bait?

    no. won't stay on the hook. use fresh mackerel. but can probably use the canned for chum or baiting your catfish hole. punch some holes in it and toss the whole can out.
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    When fishing for bluefish and striped bass?

    l don't think clams are a preferred bait or food for bluefish. not too sure about stripers either. but stripers do pick up nightcrawlers off the bottom in fresh water, so who knows? l really believe you would have much better luck casting lures such as bucktails and diamond jigs or large...
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    What fish can be taken home after fishing in New York State?

    your state fishing regulations (available free wherever licenses are sold and on line), will cover in complete detail what you may or may not keep as well as where and when. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html
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    How many poles should a avid fisherman have for freshwater fishing?

    eight is a bare minimum. you should have at least two spinning rods, one just a bit heavier than the other. you should also have at least six baitcasting outfits. each rigged differently or with different line weights. or some combination of the two. l take at least this many with me in the car...
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    whats the best house hold food cans can i use for fishing !?

    corn. bread. cornbread. hot dogs. spam. chix liver. beef liver. chix hearts. maggots (might find some outside in the garbage can). canned mixed veggies (or frozen). frozen biscuit dough (actually works quite well for carp). molasses (to flavor doughbaits, mix it in the cornbread). p-nut butter...
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    whats the best house hold food cans can i use for fishing !?

    corn. bread. cornbread. hot dogs. spam. chix liver. beef liver. chix hearts. maggots (might find some outside in the garbage can). canned mixed veggies (or frozen). frozen biscuit dough (actually works quite well for carp). molasses (to flavor doughbaits, mix it in the cornbread). p-nut butter...
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    what type of mono filament fishing line should i get?

    a medium size crappie is a lot smaller than a medium size catfish. first decide which you will be spending more time with. for crappie and bluegill you might want 4 or 6lb line. bass and cats are likely to require up to 15. bigger for some cats. saltwater is a whole different story. lots more...
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    lake elsinore fishing?

    read and memorize these. DON'T LOSE THEM!! http://www.rockymountainrec.com/camp/elsinore-campground.htm http://www.lake-elsinore.org/index.aspx?page=196 http://www.calfishing.com/reports/elsinore.html http://www.fishingexpeditions.com/html/lake_elsinore.html...
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    Fishing license question?

    you will need a louisiana non resident license unless the two states have a reciprocation agreement allowing fishermen from either state to fish in boundary waters. this is done with oklahoma on lake texoma. there are usually extra fees.
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    braided fishing line on a spinning reel?

    braid will probably cut through the line roller on the reel in little time unless it was made for the use of braids. if it is ball bearing and turns freely when the line is being reeled in there should be little problem. same with the rod. stainless steel guides will be cut through in no time...
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    How to cook crawdad..............?

    drop them alive into a pot of boiling seasoned water. yes. there is meat in the large claws.
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