Sneak of the week

[Mortblanc]

(14 May 2014, 11:26)Tartar Horde Wrote: If I used 8-10lb line for Perch, Roach etc my catch rate would fall quite sharply as the line is too heavy, even if I use 3lb hook length. the heavier line is simply too visable in clearer waters. 8-10lbs line would be used for larger species like Carp, Tench and Bream. I sometimes fish with 3lb mainline and a 1lb hook length size 20-22. Using such fine line enables me to catch a lot of "whitebait" sized fish.

Does the fish know that strand is a fishing line?

Does he know you are at the other end?

If so, who told him?

I think you will find that the most important thing is using a hook baited with something he wants and of a size that will fit into his mouth with one gulp.

Small fish will nibble around what they can not swallow, leaving you a bare hook.

I normally use different rigs for different fish, based on what is legal in my area and what works for that species.

My favorite survival oriented fishing tool is the yo-yo reel.

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http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.j...lsrc=aw.ds

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http://www.speedhook.com/servlet/StoreFront

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The yoyo reel combined with the speed hook is a deadly combination and is included in many of the special purpose survival kits for our military.

It also works as a snare for birds and small mammals.