Bass Fishing Bartlett

This video from Myfishingchannel is a little choppy, but features two anglers fishing Bartlett Lake with live target lures. They caught and released around 40 bass!

A Few Little Known Secrets About Crappie To Help You Catch Them

Author: Daniel Eggertsen

Crappie, known scientifically as Pomoxis Rafinesque, are members of the sunfish family. Crappie are only found in freshwater. However, do not let this fool you, Crappie can be found in large lakes, ponds, rivers, and pretty much any other body of water where cover is available. Crappie actually come in two species, though most fisherman do not take the time to decipher the difference.

There are black Crappie and the white Crappie. While there is little difference in the way they are caught or taste, knowing the difference may help you in various future situations.

You will be able to tell the difference of the black and white crappie by noticing the color or dorsal fins. Black crappie have seven or eight dorsal fins, and irregular spotting patterns. White crappie have six dorsal fins, and their spotting patterns are usually arranged in vertical patterns.

Black Crappie flourish in cool, slow moving waters. They can typically be found in large lakes and rivers. White Crappie prefer warmer water, and are not as fussy about whether or not the water is clear or slow moving.

Daily Feeding Patterns

Crappie have very diversified diets. An adult crappie will feed on insects, microscopic crustaceans, and young fish. The young fish they feed on are also the fish that, as adults, will also feed on crappie.

Crappie tend to be much less active during the day. They keep primarily to cover such as submerged objects, wooded areas, and weed beds. At dusk and night, crappie are more active, feeding in more open, deeper waters.

Crappie is a Popular Game Fish

Crappie are often considered to be one of the most popular game fish. Perhaps this is because the nature of the crappie, which allows pretty much anyone to fish for crappie, no matter their age or disability.

Another reason Crappie are so popular is the great taste of Crappie. Crappie meat is a flaky, white mean that can be cooked a number of ways. Once a Crappie is caught and filleted, the fillets can be baked, battered, friend, or broiled. At fishing camps, a Crappie can be thrown on the fire whole, cooked, and then peeled. Once the meat is cooked, it is easy to remove the skin and bones.

The most popular way of cooking Crappie, especially in the south, is battering and frying. Pre-made fish batters are available at your local market or grocery store. If you are feeling a little creative, or are in the mood for something a little different, you may want to consider making your own batter. Even if you have never done this before, you will find it is much easier then it sounds. Many traditional batter recipes are available online or in cookbooks. Use these traditional recipes as a backbone, while adding you own flare. Feel free to experiment with different things. Who knows, you may even create a batter that will be considered a “traditional” batter in the future.

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About the Author

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is commited to providing the best crappie fishing information possible. Get more information on crappie fishing here: http://www.askcrappiefishing.com

February Caption Winner!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this month’s Facebook Caption Contest over at the Bartlett Lake Marina Fan Page. The winner of this month is just below followed by some of our favorite runners up. If your caption didn’t get selected or you didn’t have a chance to play, fear not! A brand new caption contest is already underway. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Bartlett Lake Marina!

FEBRUARY WINNER! Marc Leach “SPECIAL OFFER! ALL NATURAL BOTOX INJECTIONS. ACT NOW – OFFER ENDS TUESDAY! (someside effects include puffy eyes, headache, and extreme reptile paranoia)”

Runners up:

Grant Armendariz “Tastes like chicken”

Stuart Schwartz “They said, close your eyes and wait for the surprise, but I had NO idea.”

 

Christina Caldwell “You drive a beetle? I drive a FISH!”

Fernando Sandoval “C’mon honey I’ll drive you to the prom!”

Dan Vick “School Bus?”

Cardboard Shell “And on that day, little Tom Thumb became a man.”

Fernando Sandoval ‎”we are going to need a bigger boat”

Marc Leach “The engine on that boat doesn’t even have one horse power.”

Stan Mohr “Local Democrats begin arriving at Bartlett Lake for a weekend retreat.”

Gary Pennacchio “Dumb Ass, forgot my fishing pole”

 

89 Year Old Granny Goes Bass Fishing

You’re never too old to fish! Watch this grandmother pull fish after fish. She plays it cool like it isn’t a big deal.

 

Funny Fish Video

What’s your favorite? We’re partial to the fish making a daring escape down the young boy’s throat at :14 seconds.

 

A Happy New Boating Year

Wishing You a Happy New Boating Year for 2011 Welcome to a brand new year. With the winter weather bringing snows to the mountains the forest service is forecasting excellent runoffs meaning that Bartlett Lake will have plenty of water again this year. Bartlett Lake Marina & Boat Club has much to offer its members and we are excited to have a new boating season ahead of us. With the weather warming up the spring flowers will soon be blooming all around beautiful Bartlett Lake. We will keep you up to date through our emails and also on Facebook and Twitter. Don’t have your own Boat? No Problem, join the Bartlett Lake Boat Club If you have always liked the idea of boating but don’t want the hassle of maintaining a boat or more importantly an expensive loan Bartlett Lake Boat Club is the answer. For less than half the cost of owning a typical boat you can have access to one of our fleet whenever you want. The Bartlett Lake Boat Club is the perfect place for all those that love boats, just not owning one! Join during our Spring Promotion and get two months FREE! Call (480 221 5737) oremail Bryan to find out how.

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What To Look For In A Camping Knife

As you pack up the tent, gather snacks, food and drink, certain survival resources and tools will come in handy depending on the types of activities you wish to enjoy while roughing it in the wild. Sometimes overlooked during the packing of supplies, a camping knife allows individuals to perform a variety of tasks that range from survival to food preparation. Many considering the purchase of a camping knife should consider the following factors:

Type of Knife

There are two basic types of knife blades that a camper may choose to bring along: fixed or folding. Knives with a fixed blade are made from one solid piece of steel that is anchored to a handle. They come ready to use with a high level of durability and dependability. This type of knife works well to clean, skin or bone fish and also becomes of use when a campsite needs clearing of brush. A fixed knife also accompanies minor medical emergencies.

A folding blade is often referred to as a pocket knife and does not possess the same durability, but is convenient nonetheless. Some pocket knifes provide a camper with multiple blades, as well as additional contraptions, such as a variety of tools. A folding knife allows campers to complete woodworking projects, hunt, hike, perform first aid, and assist numerous camping tasks. The versatility and usefulness of a folding blade is also extended by its small, flexible, lightweight nature.

Purpose

During a camping trip, there are several different tasks that may arise. Whether it is preparing the fish you caught for dinner or opening a lukewarm beer, a camping knife can make life easier. For those seeking a multi-purpose knife for camping, they may want to side with a Swiss Army knife, which offers many different attached tools, such as scissors, locking Phillips screwdriver, universal hex wrench, tweezers, a corkscrew, and a bottle opener. For those looking for a study tool possessing a wealth of strength, a fixed camping knife should be selected.

Blade Length

To complete some of the most common camping tasks, a blade that measures 10 to 20 centimeters (or 4-8 inches) is often used. Sometimes a smaller blade will accommodate a camper in most of their situations.

Blade Thickness

Depending on the length of the knife, most camping selections offer a blade thickness of 3 to 6 millimeters (1/8 to 1/4 inch).

Blade Style (Material)

There are many different materials from which a blade is constructed from that can offer a wide-range of capabilities. Non-stainless blades are fashioned from carbon and alloy steels and offer a high level of toughness, but shows weakness towards rust. When two or more metals are used for the creation of a blade, it is called a Damascus. Although brittle, non-steels ceramic blades are non-corrosive. Titanium blades are also non-corrosive, as well as lighter than steel.

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Night Fishing Tips

If one wishes to have a good bite it is best to begin fishing two hours before sunrise or after sunset. This is particularly difficult, but an alarm clock can always act as your wake-up call. In addition, it is best if you set up and have ready a wet-bait half an hour before the sun rises. Keep in mind that anchoring or cooking bait need to be completed prior to sunset. That is because cooking during your evening fishing can be very hazardous and because bait has to cool off before it is ready for use. One of the reasons to be ready at least thirty minutes before dark or sunrise is that fish typically feed shallower during this mirror bite time and you can catch them easier as they are only about thirty feet down the sea’s surface. Experts point out that the twilight minutes can be very productive for fishermen.

To enjoy good and fast action, regardless if you are fishing in saltwater or freshwater, try to fish around piers that have lights on their end. Since fish are attracted by the beams of light that come through the surface in various sea depths, most fishing excursions have a happy ending when they occur around lights on buoys or piers.

Remember to use very large dry flies, oversized streamers, wet flies, and nymphs, if you are interested in catching the active feeding fish out there. Night-feeding is easier when the bait is large enough for fish to locate and you should remember to draw the flies and other bait slowly along the water’s surface in a jerking motion to help attract trout. Of course, you should bring extra live bait along and keep your lure inside the boat or water, safely contained.

While fishing, try to keep yourself on alert for signs of feeding fish. Be always prepared that during night time you will be able normally to hear the fish feeding themselves before you witness their swirls or splashes. Remember to chuck your lure to the spot you think holds the fish as soon as possible after hearing or seeing fish break the surface. Since they do have trouble locating a lure during night time, make repeated casts wherever you believe that there is a chance fish circulate.

If you are about to fish in deep-water conditions, then remember to use a bait-caster in combination with a long graphite rod that has a lot of backbone. Check frequently your bow to detect subtle strikes as the bait drops. This way you will be able to catch as many fish as possible and will save you the anguish if you have made the right choice to go night fishing.

The downsides of night fishing have to do with the fact that you have to limit your group from socializing and partying while fishing. In case you cannot limit the noise, fish will not approach your area and you will not be able to catch any. Moreover, try avoid bringing more than two people inside the boat-especially if it is small-and avoid taking children during night fishing as it is more dangerous for them to get scared and fall in the water.

Finally, experts attest that apart from the sea main lake points may offer excellent possibilities for successful night fishing trip adventures, especially during the summer months, as the fish are inactive during the day due to the hot temperatures and will suspend in deep water which will leave to move closer to the surface during the night that the water becomes colder. In addition fishermen point out that your bow’s color and weight can also advance or limit your efforts so pay special attention when selecting the right equipment as these make all the difference in the world while you are fishing in a lake or in the sea.

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How To Filet A Fish

We have seen a lot of people who cannot properly clean their fish after catching it so we thought we might offer a little guidance.

First, it is absolutely crucial that you have a very sharp knife. You can use an electric filet knife a lot, but you really have to have some experience to be able to use one properly. Using a standard filet knife, we prefer to use one with about an eight inch blade unless  filleting a large gamefish in which case you could break out a “Crocodile Dundee” Alaskan Filet knife.

To begin filleting the fish, place it on a sturdy surface preferably about waist high for comfort. Take the tip of the knife and insert it along the dorsal fin of the fish and make small cuts towards the head keeping the blade against the bones of the fin. Now make a deep cut right behind the gill plate from the belly vertically up to the back of the fish meeting the cut you made along the spine.

Now, go back to the spine area where you made your fist cuts and now take deeper cuts following along the spine and ribcage and then work your way towards the tail. Stop short of the tail leaving that intact so that the filet you have is still attached to the rest of the fish at that point. Turn the fish so that the belly is towards you now and make any cuts to separate your filet in that area, then flip the filet over so that the scales are down and the meat side is up. This is where you really need to be sure your knife is sharp, starting near the tail hold the blade of your knife close as possible to the skin of the fish and begin to slide the blade back and forth towards the shoulder of the fish until you have completely removed the meat from the skin.

The final step for this side of the fish is to check the lateral line for small bones and cartilage and the bloodline. Some fish such as amberjack will have a large bloodline which you will want to remove for optimum taste. After you are sure all the bones and bloodline have been removed place this filet to the side and start on the next side. Doing it in this order is a personal preference, you can also complete the filleting of the other side first and then do the fine tuning of removing the bloodline and small bones.

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Fishing Rods For The Perfect Fishing Experience

Today’s fishing rods have incorporated modern features that are not typical of the more primitive cane pole. Modern fishing rods contain reels, which aid in the retrieval of fish caught in its bait.

A much-sophisticated feature is the spinning rod where the entire shaft of the rod except the handle can move around on its axis to allow flexibility when fish caught on snare bait struggles through the water.

Like the classic cane fishing rods, the fishing gadget is thick at the handle (bottom) and is tapered and thinner at the tip. This very basic design allows handling stability and flexible movement of the entire length of the shaft.

Types of Fishing Rods and Specifications

A typical fishing rod measures 6 and 16 feet (2 and 5 m) and vary in capability to tolerate strain in fishing activity. The length has a lot to do with withstanding force exerted by the fish to the pole and determines for the most part the performance of rods used for angling.

Cane Poles

Cane poles are one of the smallest and less sophisticated gadgets in fishing. It is usually made of bamboo or other flexible wood material with the most basic fly line attached to it.

Unlike other more sophisticated fishing rods, cane poles do not usually contain reels or its equivalent to be used for reeling in or retrieving fish caught on bait. This very same action is known as angling.

Spinning Rods

These types of rods are the most popular today. They can be used either for heavyweight or lightweight fish although they were proven best for trout, walleye and bass fish. They vary in measurements from 5 and 7 feet (1.5 and 2.5 m).

Spinning poles are commonly used in bass fishing competition accounting for their flexibility and tolerance to stress. They accommodate bigger and tougher fly lines and stabilize them to avoid line tangles during uncoiling of float lines.

Jigging Rods

These rods are best for heavy lures and baits especially when reaching around 180 to 200 feet under the ocean’s surface. They are made of fine, solid materials which accounts to their heaviness. The use of jigging rods is specifically due to alternating currents during the fishing activity.

Some oceans have erratic undersea current. That is why the bait and fly lines should be kept in place. Lures are also disturbed and cause confusion among fish if the lines are not long and heavy enough to withstand and tolerate water currents under the sea.

These rods are best for target fishes usually found dwelling at the bottom of the sea such as halibut and cods.

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