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Whats a good setup rig for river fishing?

What type of rig would you recommend for river fishing for catfish,trout etc.?Right now I have a lot of bank sinkers and barrel swivels.What kind of line would you recommend 30lb braid? 30lb mono? What else should I add to my equipment?

Thank you.

If you fish for catfish put on some weights get a treble hook put on stink bait get a stick put it in the ground get 30 pound mono.
For smallmouth take a creek chub put a small splitshot and cast it out and let it swim around.

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Does anyone in Maryland know of any good fishing lakes, creeks, or whatever close to Baltimore?

Preferably within 20-30 minutes of Perry Hall
I know of Loch Raven but haven’t had much luck
I’m not that Fu#$ing stupid i’v fished the bay many many many many times i need lakes. something like lock raven. not the bay

Well..there’s the harbor/Chesapeake bay.

Edit: Did you know there are no natural lakes in Maryland? And besides, no need to be sassy, you’re the one who said "lakes, creeks, or whatever".. I’d say the bay falls under whatever

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Fishing tournaments….how do i start?

I’m interested in starting one for the local people of my town. How do I get it started? What do I need, and who do I need to talk to?
You guys are misreading my question. I’m trying to start a tournament……and I want to know the steps involve in starting one.

BB has some good info, (thumbs up).

Other tips?

Finding a ramp or site to have the T will always be a concern. Public boat ramps usually have limited space and most States DNR (Dept Natural Resources) have regulations on using public ramps for private T over 15-20 boats.(You can’t impede the public from using the ramp.)

Contact your local DNR or Game & Freshwater Fish commission about your local laws regarding public ramps .

Another option?- Find a privately owned ramp with nice sized parking access. Ask them if you can rent the ramp for a day. Many waterfront restaurants that have their own ramp would LOVE the extra customer count………

ADVERTISING- Advertising is the most important feature. If only 5 people show up for the T your gonna be VERY sad! I suggest some radio spots and newspaper ads well before the actual event.

INSURANCE- Every boater MUST sign a waiver, (period). This keeps your butt out of jail when some idiot decides he/she is gonna show up drunk and drown his/herself. I suggest you talk to a lawyer about formulating an ironclad waiver.

SPONSORS- Sponsors are VITAL. Sponsors can add prizes and moneys for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place Etc. Even the cheapest prize is STILL a prize!

Depending on how many boaters enter, your gonna need "holding tanks" for the fish.

A good idea is to talk to a local fishing club about hosting. Otherwise, your going to have to purchase scales, (and learn how to use them correctly), Etc.

If you decide to hold a bigger T (over 60-70 boats) your going to need at least 20-25 volunteers to check fishermen in, send boaters off in "waves" at T time, Etc. For the larger T I’ve fished we had a "T banquet dinner" a couple night’s before (or day before) the T where all the fishermen get a FREE dinner. At the banquet you sign waiver’s, ask Q to the T director, receive your "flight" number, resolve all T business/Q before T, Etc. Usually the banquet is held at one of your major sponsors, Moose Lodge, VFW, local Bar, local Church, Etc.

These tips are just the "tip of the iceberg"……

Hope this helps ya? Email me for any other Q you have.

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salt water fishing triple tail regulations?

size

For Fl. waters, 15" min. length. Bag limit 2 a day. No max. length on them.

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Yahoo Answers fishing report?

What have ya’ll been catching? And what have you been catching them on?

I caught 12 bass this evening on A Heddon spitin Image jr topwater the largest was 5 pounds here are some pics

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Lately I’ve been what I title as "Benson" fishin’ ie,’ kickin’ back, relaxin’, taken everything in fishin’ for Trout usin’ Meal Worms and Pistol Pete Flies, but most importantly mentally gearin’ up for a good Steelhead and Salmon run up north … Brandon have a statement followed up with a question for ya’, you must be the type of man that is capable of, "walkin’ and chewin’ gum at the same time" (somethin’ I ain’t been able ta’ ever do!!@%!x!) nowwww the question, how in "tar-nation", did ya’ manage ta’ take a shot as in your last pic with rod in one hand and camera in the other ??? By the way nice lookin’ Bass!

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How much will you pay for a fishing trip to asia?

I provide river fishing trips in Mongolia, everybody says it is amazing you should charge more..

Information On Fishing Charters***If you want to know just about anything to do with fishing trips, then http://www.fishinginformationguide.com/charters is one of the best I have seen. Loads of good articles which you can read or listen to.

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how to become a fishing guide?

i want to become a fishing guide in north carolina. id like to guide on fresh or salt water. how do you become certified to cary passengers?. is there a school that teaches you how to be a guide? how old do you have to be to take people out fishing on the water? what type of boat is good for inshore fishing? which brings more clients saltwater or freshwater fishing? how much should i charge for a half day of fishing?

There’s more to it then meets the eye. First if you are going to carry out clients, you will have to be of legal age and carry insurance that will cover your clients and yourself. After that it will depend on how good you are at catching fish. And how knowledgeable you are about fishing the different areas of the lake and what works best and when it works. An you will need to be able to supply fishing equipment to anyone that doesn’t have any of their own. And be prepared to have a lot of time off.Winter doesn’t pull many customers and most people don’t like to fish in 100 degree heat. Or rain.To the best of my knowledge there is no school that teaches how to guide for fishing. But here is the best way to break into the business. Locate the major lakes in your area that are resort lakes. They will have some of the major hotel chains located on their shores. Big business will conduct a lot of their meetings there and arrange for a guide to take out potential clients and\or their employees. You would have to contact the hotels and have them put your name on the list of guides available if needed.The last one I went to was a company weekend outing and had over 120 supervisors that took part on the fishing offer. It was 2 to a boat and the charge to the company was a $100 per person for a half day fishing. But I feel that an individual would not be willing to fork out that kind of money. You would just have see what the market would bear. Also when people are forking out big bucks they want to fish in big fine fiberglas bass boats. And that Little tool alone will run you around $30,000 dollars. It ain’t going to be easy! Good luck!

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what is the best type of fishing line and why?

I am writing a science report on fishing line and I was wondering what other people out there had to say

We need more information. What are you fishing for? Fishing line depends on what you’re targeting.

Rule of thumb (as a freshwater fisherwoman):

Trout – 4lb test with 2lb leader – personally I prefer 4lb mono with a 2lb spiderwire leader.

Catfish – 10lb test with a Carolina Keeper rig. No leader really required unless you’re targeting the big stuff.

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What is the best kind of fishing line to for bass fishing with a spinning reel?

I’m realatively new to fishing and I was just wanting some help and thanks in advance for any info.

I use Stren fishing line. I use 4lbs.test with my ultra light reels and rods, 6lbs.test on my light reels, 8lbs.test on my medium reels and rods, and 12lbs. test on my heavy reels and rods. The only time I use the 12lbs is when fishing heavy brush or stick ups. The lighter the line the harder for fish to see. I have caught 10lbs. bass with 4 lbs.test. When using light line be sure to keep drag low to prevent line breaking and to take your time landing the fish. When using the 12 lbs. test or larger you will want to use a 6lbs.test mono filament leader about 16- 20 inches long. I have been using Stren line since the late 70’s. I have tried many of the name brands but came back to Stren because it of less problems. Another thing you will want to do is to keep and eye on your line no matter what brand you use near the lure. If you see any nicks or abrasion or feel any abrasion strip off about 6 feet of line and retie. This is where your apt to have line breakage. I always strip off the last 6 feet when I’m done fishing so the next time I go I’m ready to start fishing. I have fished many different types of water and conditions as well as types of fish with this line.

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How do you go about looking for new fishing spots?

I’m in a new area with lakes I’ve never fished. I will be ice fishing and just curious if anyone has any idea on how to locate the fish. I have topographic maps but where should I start??

it would truly be up to what fish you want to target. By knowing what depths the fish you seek are going to be holding under the ice at, or what kind of structure or lack there of will give them a place where they can feel safe and comfortable would help in your quest. So, have you read any books about your targeted species? I hope you see the need to know as much about the fish you want to catch.

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