Learn to Tie Series: Adams
December 25, 2009 by
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Master fly tyer, Bill Black shows us how to tie an Adams Dry Fly The Adams is considered to be an attractor pattern. Although it was originally tied to be a Caddis imitation with a downwing, the wing subsequently became upright to represent many other insects such as mayflies, midge clusters or a large midge. It is a particularly good Callibaetis and can also represent many of the Baetis. Products used: Spirit River Fly Tying Kit – Adams Hook – Spirit Hook #D100 Tail – Moose Hair Body – …
Learn to Tie Series: Light Cahill
December 25, 2009 by
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how to tie a Light Cahill Originally tied by Daniel Cahill, the light cahill is a true classic fly. Intended for the light cahills or Stenonema of the Catskills it is now widely accepted as a preferred fly for any light colored mayfly. Most serious fisherman carry and fish this pattern. Products used: Spirit River Fly Tying Kit – Light Cahill Hook – Spirit Hook #D100 Tail – Dry Fly Hackle Large Light Ginger or Cream Saddle Barbs Body – Spirit River Fine and Dry Dubbing, Light Cahill Wing – …
How to tie a “Jig-A-Bugger”
December 16, 2009 by
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Master fly and jig tyer, Bill Black shows us how to tie an Over the Edge Tackle “Jig-A Bugger” Jig. Products used: Hook – Jig Head, 1/4 oz Tail – OTE/SRI Strung Marabou Flash – Crystal Splash Body – OTE Speckled Chenille and Strung Chinese Saddle Hackle All Products shown are available at: www.otetackle.com Hosted by Bill Black Directed and Produced by Chase Vincent Gilley This film is a copyright and trademark 2009 by Bill Black and Spirit River Inc. in partnership with Chase Vincent Gilley …
How to Tie a Basic OTE Marabou Jig
December 11, 2009 by
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Master fly and jig tyer, Bill Black shows us how to tie a Basic Over the Edge Marabou Jig. Products used: Hook – Jig Head, 1/4 oz Tail – OTE/SRI Strung Marabou Flash – Pearlescent Fly Flash Body – Lighnin’ Jig Dubbing All Products shown are available at: www.otetackle.com Proportions: Tail = Marabou Extends 1/2 of the hook shank Flash = Just slightly larger than the Marrabou tail Body = Should be about 1/2 hook shank Hosted by Bill Black Directed and Produced by Chase Vincent Gilley This …
STRANGE SPIRAL LIGHTS OVER NORWAY
December 10, 2009 by
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apparently. A big mystery indeed!” some photos taken by Jan Petter I am 99.9% sure it is a rocket launch. I’m just waiting for the info to come in. There was a Navtex no-fly zone warning issued on the Dec. 9th, 2009 ZCZC FA79 031230 UTC DEC 09 COASTAL WARNING ARKHANGELSK 94 SOUTHERN PART WHITE SEA 1.ROCKET LAUNCHING 2300 07 DEC TO 0600 08 DEC 09 DC 0200 TO 0900 10 DEC 0100 TO 0900 NAVIGATION PROHIBITED IN AREA 65-12.6N 036-37.0E 65-37.2N 036-26.0E 66-12.3N 037-19.0E 66-04.0N 037-47.0E 66-03.0 …
Welcome to Spirit River
December 8, 2009 by
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A brief tour of Spirit River Inc.’s facilities. Spirit River’s President, Bill Black takes us through a look at the how his company operates and what his business has to offer for all of your fly fishing needs. For information on Spirit River product, please visit: www.spiritriverflies.com or: www.otetackle.com Or call: 1-800-444-6916 Hosted by Bill Black Directed and Produced by Chase Vincent Gilley This film is a copyright and trademark 2009 by Bill Black and Spirit River Inc. in …
Bluegill Nightfishing Tactics For Hauling Them In Hand Over Fist
November 25, 2009 by
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The bluegill is a round but flat fish. They have a small dark spot located at the base of the dorsal fin and the upper sides and back of this species is a dark olive-green color. The ear flat is solid black and its belly is a reddish yellow color. They also have vertical bars running up and down their sides.
The bluegill is part of the sunfish family and they can be found all over the United States and in the northern part of Mexico. They are the most plentiful in the state of North Carolina where you can find them in almost every body of water. Knowing what the bluefish feeds on naturally and where they can be found is the first step to successfully fishing for this species.
Habitat and Diet of the Bluefish
This exciting species can be found in just about all types of water with the exception of “high-gradient trout streams”. They can thrive in either clear or muddy waters with no problem at all. They can survive in water that is slightly saline or acidic but it is not their preference. When searching for the bluegill you will find them in creeks, rivers, swamps and backwaters. However, they are usually the most abundant in reservoirs and ponds.
The bluegill is not very picky about what they eat. In fact, they will eat almost anything that is small enough to fit into their mouths. This gives the angler an advantage because most any type of bait will work just fine, provided it is the appropriate size. They feed naturally off of flying insects that hit the water and aquatic insects.
Nightfishing Tips
Unlike many other species the bluegill feeds mostly during the day. This is because they use their sight to locate the food. What this means for the angler is that nightfishing can be more difficult but with the right tactics, you can haul them in hand over fist. It just takes a little ingenuity. The very best time to go bluegill fishing is right at dusk or dawn but if you go during the night hours the following tips can help. Start by using the same methods you would for fishing during the day.
When it comes to bait, the plain ordinary garden worm or crickets are the best that you can use. You only need enough bait to cover the hook so many anglers will use part of the worm instead of the whole thing. Stock up on these before you head out and you should have a good night on the water. If you prefer to use artificial baits you can still reel in a good catch as long as you keep a few simple rules in mind.
Bluegill are not very large therefore, you need to use equipment that is suited for a small species of fish. It is recommended that you use an ultra-light rod and reel set combined with small number 10 hooks. The wire hooks with a long shank is best because they are easier to get out of the bluegills very small mouth and for securely holding small lures and bait. Using test line weighing between 2 to 6 pounds will work the best and it will help you to feel the bluegill when they strike your line.
Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best bass
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