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14 Dec

Fishing “Must Haves” for a Great Day on the Water

Posted by vanessa, under GetREELed, Interesting Facts

GetREELed.com member Vanessa here – so last week I posed the question: “What are Your Fishing Must-Haves?” and got a great response on both GetREELed.com as well as our Facebook fan pages.

Here is a summary of everybody’s responses so take a look and share with your friends – you never know what you might be missing to make your fishing trips better!

“First you need a good Rod and Reel. I would Be taking a 6 1/2 ft Ugly Stick medium to heavy action. Always have a topwater silver original floating rapala,strikeking Spinnerbait,white chartruse with trailer hook, and never leave home without a Arkie crawgrub or jig, they really catch Big bass!… read more” – Danial

“When I go out for a day of fishing I Must have my Polarized glasses, my sun block, and my lucky visor, in my tackle box I must have my green pumkinseed trikstiks, and my Koppers Livetarget crawfish, and perch crankbaits… read more” – Ben

“St. Croix 6′6″ ML Fishing Rod with a Shimano Spinning Reel 10# test, with the right drag ready for anything. 2) Polarized Sunglasses … read more” – Lukanator

“My Leatherman, This Multipurpose tool covers all basics , Cutting line, Squeezing weights cleaning/skinning fish… read more” – Joshua

“give me a 7.6ft flipping stick, a nice high speed low profile casting reel and some 60lb braid with a 9/16 flipping jig tied on the end … read more” – Billy

“shallow wood or weeds, spinnerbait or shallow crank… read more” – Jeff

“A glassy flat and a topwater plug … read more” – David

“black jellyworm… read more” – Marc

“More lures, more lure, more lures… read more” – Steve

“Green pumpkin Sweet Beaver. 3/0 Lazer Trokar hook… read more” – Dug

“#7 rapala jointed minow … read more” – Karen

“sutton 44 or 35 … read more” – Norman

“gotta have some orange power bait and green for some trout and … read more” – Rebecca

If you’ve got a fishing “must-have” that isn’t on the list yet, be sure to go to GetREELed.com and post your ideas for everyone, or share your comments here at the Ultimate Fishing Directory Blog. Thanks to everybody for their great feedback!!

16 Nov

Fishing Safety Tips

Posted by vanessa, under Interesting Facts, Team UFD

lifePreserver

Fishing is a great way to spend the day, but it’s important that you and your fishing companions keep safe.

Here are some guidelines and tips so that you can stay safe out on the water:

a) Always keep your PFD (personal flotation device / life jacket / life vest) close to you at all times. Even better, wear it – especially if you’re wading. Even if you or your fishing partner(s) can swim, PDFs can help if you fall unconscious or get swept up in a strong current.

b) Remember REACH, THROW, ROW and GO when rescuing someone who may potentially be drowning:
1) REACH = reach out with a long pole or oar if the person is close enough and try to pull them over

2) THROW = throw them a life-saving device such as a lifejacket or life preserver
3) ROW = row your boat to the person in need, as it’s quicker and safer than trying to swim to them
4) GO = as a last resort, try to swim out and save the person.

c) Take your cell phone with you in case of emergency. You’d be surprised at how many areas now allow you to pick up a signal.

d) Carry a pocket knife (safely and securely!) in case you get tangled in your rigging.

e) If you’re wading, make sure you’re wearing your PDF, carefully check the area, and take one step at a time making sure you’re feeling for any drop-offs. Always be aware and considerate of the current and how it changes.

f) Bring a first-aid kit with you for any unexpected cuts or scrapes. And don’t forget to clean those wounds with antiseptic! It’s also a good idea to carry bug repellent in your kit – bug bites are really annoying, but most importantly remember that bugs can also carry diseases.

g) Make sure kids and family pets are well-secured any time the boat is moving.

H) Wear proper attire while fishing; try to find clothing that will help you stay cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. And don’t forget your raincoat to keep dry in unexpected rainfall.

h) Apply sunscreen before and many times during your time on out the lake. The sun reflecting on the water can really increase the amount of sun you get, and we all know that the longer you keep that sunburn away, the longer you’ll have to actually stay out and enjoy your day.

i) Remember to eat and stay hydrated while outside, especially on those long hot days in the summer. Always take a few snacks and lots of water.

j) Handle your fishing equipment and gear responsibly. Look around you while you’re casting to ensure you don’t accidentally hit something or somebody.

k) Lastly, but most importantly, bring a buddy (or two) with you. It’s safer and more fun! At the very least, tell someone where you’re going and how long you plan on being gone. Someone should know where you are at all times and be able to find you if necessary.

Thanks to everyone that contributed on www.GetREELed.com and on our GetREELed.com Fan Page and Ultimate Fishing Directory Fan Page!

Please add any other tips or guidelines into the comments section. It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe!

05 Oct

How to Catch a Fish … Secrets Revealed!

Posted by vanessa, under Interesting Facts

fishfood

I am, by no means, great at fishing. I’ve gone out many times, usually with little to nothing to show for it. Therefore, I thought I’d ask the experts, just what IS their secret ?!

Ok, so I posed the question on both GetREELed.com (http://www.getreeled.com/forum/topics/strange-fishing-tips) and Facebook, “what’s the strangest thing you’ve done or used to catch a fish?” as I was curious to know what sort of weird stuff everybody was using (and maybe help myself out next time I get out on the water). I got some really great responses from a ton of people (thanks guys!!), and wanted to share some of the tips, techniques and bait with everyone.

So here goes … I hope everybody is taking notes:

Canned corn = panfish
Cigarette butts = perch (I don’t really recommend this approach due to environmental issues but apparently it did work)
Ketchup = randoms
Chicken fillets = bass and catfish
Chewed bazooka bubblegum = catfish
Chicken liver with Strawberry Koolaid = bluecat
Rolled oats = smelt
Marshmallows, Peas and Chopped weiners = randoms
French fries = tarpon
Cardboard = blowfish