Catching A Bass...

OK. This bass may not seem big to you BUT it was HUGE to my granddaughter. It was one of the first fish she ever caught. It is great for all of us to get out and go fishing. I think sometimes it is even more important to show the youth in the up-coming generation what fishing is all about:

• Fun
• Skill
• Comradeship
• Patience 
• Relaxation

So go out and show someone younger than you what fishing means to you before the end of this year's great fishing season...I want to go ice fishing, but that is a little cold for most kids unless they have really fished before.

Fishing On The Cape Cod Canal

Here's some folks fishing on the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzard's Bay down my the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

As you can see they have a few of those ponchos that you can keep in your tackle box that are about 4"x6". This way if all of a sudden the skies open up and start pouring down on you, you have a bit of protection for the day.

I know that it may be difficult to fold these up again to stuff back into that little envelope. First let the poncho dry out really well. On a hard, smooth surface make a few folds, then smooth out the plastic while you push out any air. Sometimes rolling the plastic up before folding it up more helps.

Remember do NOT stand out there in a thunder and lightning storm! Your fishing pole makes a great lightening rod. You do not want to be out there holding it when lightening strikes. Be safe.

I had that fishing fever bad yesterday, but I was way too busy to fix it. I put aside time today just to get in some fishing in a new spot that I am dying to try. I have a few new spots because of their location in the river or the structure that is there, I think and hope that there are some good sized bass around.

I picked today's location because of semi-easy accessibility. The weather folks have predicted thunderstorms; I only have a short time frame to fish, and I don't want to waste the time getting to my fishing spot.

Because I want fast action, I'll be trying some new lures that I have. Later today on my way to the river, I will determine which ones and which colors to use. I'll update this blog to let you know the results.

I already have my rod and reel in my car and all set to go as well as my tackle box.

P.S. Don't forget to bring the sunscreen, something to eat and drink. If you're like me, I tend to get a little carried away and always want to fish longer than I expected. Don't drink too much - Relieving yourself takes valuable time away from bass fishing!!!