The Very Best Article Youll Ever Find Check out the all new Deep-V fishing boats from LOWE Boats. From lakes to bays, this boat will get you where the fish are biting. Fishing Machines are super-... Main Question: I need some help fishing in the North Carolina Inter coastal waterway.? Best Answer: by those may work, but for the novice inshore saltwater angler, the best thing you can do is junk fish. junk fishing is making a botoom rig and using cut bait or shrimp and catching just about anything. And youll save a lot of cash if you return everything. If you dont, its alright, youve just got to invest about $30 4 first things first, youre gonna need a shopping list; dont worry, almost everythings cheap. stren 20 pound test original line. stren is the best line on the market, hands down a pack or 2 of 12 inch steel leaders eagle claw lazer sharp circle sea hooks in any size that looks like it will catch fish your rod will handle a few packs of 1 and 5 ounce egg sinkers, have about 10 or 15 total sinkers in case you get snagged alright, rigging is simple: after you spool your rod with the 20 pound line, slide an egg sinker up your line (depending on current, use a heavier one if stronger current) tie on a steel leader (make sure its the solid part you tie to your maine line, not the snap part). put one of your circle hooks on the snap end of the swivel. when youre on your way to go fishing, pick up bait at a bait store. Buy cut mullet (if in stock) and two other types. if store sells mud minnows, buy 1 or 2 dozen. also try asking a store clerk to reccommend a few baits to use. when fishing, simply cast out and hold on to your rod and wait. if fishing from the pier or the bank, just cast out. if casting from a boat, cast out anywhere. also, if you have a fish finder on the boat, locate fish under the boat & just drop your rig straight down. also, REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR LINE TIGHT. do not let your line have slack in it, a fish can pick up your bait and drop it & youd never know. i picked you circle hooks for a few reasons. 1) you dont have to set the hook. it doesnt hurt if you do, but the way to hook a fish with a circle hook is to just give the fish a strong pull with the rod. 2) circle hooks have a low chance of gut hooking fish. novice anglers dont want to mess with a fish with a swallowed hook. you can catch a variety of fish this way: redfish speckled trout stingray (which are surprisingly fun and very common this is what youll most likely catch) shark (another fun & common fish) jack crevalle tarpon (rare) grouper flounder snapper and a bunch of others like grunters, sea catfish, etc... make sure to bring a pair of pliers to get the hook out. sharks can bite (duh) and stingrays can actually bite hard too (rub their lips with your pliers if you catch one & theyll show you their big flat teeth its cool) pretty much every saltwater fish has teeth, so pliers are the safest way to remove the hook. send me a message for my email if youd like to show me pictures of your catch! id love to see them! and good luck! (not that youll need it, this is foolproof if theres fish there (and its the perfect time of year for inshore on the nc icw) this will catch em!) Main Question: What is the best size boat for lake erie? Best Answer: by Selecting a Boat for Lake Erie By: Capt. John Although a boat does not exist that is big enough to handle Lake Erie with safe boating conditions, the minimum size that I would recommend is 21 feet. And if you can afford it, buy a fiberglass boat. For safety and comfort, fiberglass boats (with closed bows) cant be beat. They will provide a smooth and dry ride, whereas aluminum boats translate each wave to the inside of your body. Also mounting any type of gear transducers, GPS, radios, etc... is much easier with a fiberglass boat. When considering what type of power is best for your big water boat, the choices are many. An I/O will save on fuel, but will require more maintenance. Inboards are easy to maintain, but are generally only available in boats 25 foot and up. Outboards cant be beat for reliability, however, with fuel prices rising boaters will feel the pinch in the wallet after just a few outings. Whether you are purchasing a new or used boat, invest in a Coast Guard safety package, says Jay Schroeder, Mercury marine technician from The Boat Store at North East. Also, have a certified technician check any used boat before you make the purchase. According to Schroeder some items that should be checked include: transom, stringer, steering, fuel system, and motor. Even though there are a lot of used boats for sale by private owners, I highly recommend spending the extra dollars and purchasing from a boat dealer. Not only can they help with financing, but also they will stand behind most used boat sales. The best place, by far, to look at boats is the Port Clinton area where quite a few dealers and private owners are selling Lake Erie boats. Some of the best names on Erie are Sportcraft, Wellcraft, Baha, Pro Line and PennYan. While new boats will start at $25,000, expect to spend a minimum of $3000 for an older model or at least $10,000 for a quality used boat. Once you find that boat for the big water, here are a few tips to make your trip safe and pleasurable. One boating regulation is specific to Lake Erie. Visual Distress Signals (VDS) are required for all boats operating on Lake Erie. Between the hours of sunset and sunrise, boats less than 16 feet in length must carry VDS suitable for use at night. Boats 16 feet and over in length must, at all times, carry devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices suitable for use both day and night. Approved day use only devices include orange smoke (hand held or floating) and orange signal flags. Flares are approved for both day and night use. If flares are selected, a minimum of three must be carried. All VDS must be USCG approved, have legible approval numbers, and the expiration date must be current. VHF radio, whether hand held or fixed mount, provides instant access to weather and the USCG. The United States Coast Guard monitors channel 16 at all times and current weather can be obtained on channels one, two or three. Radio calls are initiated on Channel 16 and then both parties switch to a different channel. Boaters are also required to monitor channel 16 at all times. Boat anglers occasionally under estimate fuel use on Lake Erie. Fuel use also includes starting the motor after each drift, distance drifted, distance trolled and rough water on the ride back. Follow this basic rule and avoid a costly tow. It will take twice the fuel to return to port as it did do reach your fishing spot. If you used a 1/4 tank of fuel to start fishing, expect to use a 1/2 tank to return. Also, on the big water, fog can sneak up on the angler at any time. With zero visibility and a long way between shorelines, a GPS unit is invaluable. Before leaving the boat launch, check your compass and set your home waypoint. No boater should venture out unless an impeccable 12 hour weather forecast is available. The prudent boater will always look for a good 24 hour forecast. Lake Erie runs from southwest to northeast and wind direction is important. South winds generally will allow boating with higher gusts; however, winds from the north will typically create larger waves. Main Question: What is the best size boat for lake erie? Best Answer: by Selecting a Boat for Lake Erie By: Capt. John Although a boat does not exist that is big enough to handle Lake Erie with safe boating conditions, the minimum size that I would recommend is 21 feet. And if you can afford it, buy a fiberglass boat. For safety and comfort, fiberglass boats (with closed bows) cant be beat. They will provide a smooth and dry ride, whereas aluminum boats translate each wave to the inside of your body. Also mounting any type of gear transducers, GPS, radios, etc... is much easier with a fiberglass boat. When considering what type of power is best for your big water boat, the choices are many. An I/O will save on fuel, but will require more maintenance. Inboards are easy to maintain, but are generally only available in boats 25 foot and up. Outboards cant be beat for reliability, however, with fuel prices rising boaters will feel the pinch in the wallet after just a few outings. Whether you are purchasing a new or used boat, invest in a Coast Guard safety package, says Jay Schroeder, Mercury marine technician from The Boat Store at North East. Also, have a certified technician check any used boat before you make the purchase. According to Schroeder some items that should be checked include: transom, stringer, steering, fuel system, and motor. Even though there are a lot of used boats for sale by private owners, I highly recommend spending the extra dollars and purchasing from a boat dealer. Not only can they help with financing, but also they will stand behind most used boat sales. The best place, by far, to look at boats is the Port Clinton area where quite a few dealers and private owners are selling Lake Erie boats. Some of the best names on Erie are Sportcraft, Wellcraft, Baha, Pro Line and PennYan. While new boats will start at $25,000, expect to spend a minimum of $3000 for an older model or at least $10,000 for a quality used boat. Once you find that boat for the big water, here are a few tips to make your trip safe and pleasurable. One boating regulation is specific to Lake Erie. Visual Distress Signals (VDS) are required for all boats operating on Lake Erie. Between the hours of sunset and sunrise, boats less than 16 feet in length must carry VDS suitable for use at night. Boats 16 feet and over in length must, at all times, carry devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices suitable for use both day and night. Approved day use only devices include orange smoke (hand held or floating) and orange signal flags. Flares are approved for both day and night use. If flares are selected, a minimum of three must be carried. All VDS must be USCG approved, have legible approval numbers, and the expiration date must be current. VHF radio, whether hand held or fixed mount, provides instant access to weather and the USCG. The United States Coast Guard monitors channel 16 at all times and current weather can be obtained on channels one, two or three. Radio calls are initiated on Channel 16 and then both parties switch to a different channel. Boaters are also required to monitor channel 16 at all times. Boat anglers occasionally under estimate fuel use on Lake Erie. Fuel use also includes starting the motor after each drift, distance drifted, distance trolled and rough water on the ride back. Follow this basic rule and avoid a costly tow. It will take twice the fuel to return to port as it did do reach your fishing spot. If you used a 1/4 tank of fuel to start fishing, expect to use a 1/2 tank to return. Also, on the big water, fog can sneak up on the angler at any time. With zero visibility and a long way between shorelines, a GPS unit is invaluable. Before leaving the boat launch, check your compass and set your home waypoint. No boater should venture out unless an impeccable 12 hour weather forecast is available. The prudent boater will always look for a good 24 hour forecast. Lake Erie runs from southwest to northeast and wind direction is important. South winds generally will allow boating with higher gusts; however, winds from the north will typically create larger waves.
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