Ok. I go fishing in southeast georgia, and was using fake shrimp. I had a couple of nibbles and I dont no how to get a fish on the hook when it was nibblig.
Thanks
2007-09-02 13:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Not all artificial baits and lures are made the same!
I am familiar with the area you are fishing. If you are going to use artificial baits/lures here are some tips for your region:
1. In "stained", DARK , ICW water your best "colors" for lures are "chartruese/green", "Pumpkin/New Penny", "White", and variations of green. If the water is "clear" and "un-stained" try fishing with subtle colors like,"Clear", "White", "Sardine", Etc.
2. For jig-bodys and general fishing you CAN'T GO WRONG using Berkley "Gulp" lures. Rig them on a green or red 1/4 OZ jig-head. "Gulp" soft plastics are made from fish food! Make sure you get the "saltwater" variety!
3. It NEVER hurts to "chum" an area you are gonna fish frequently. Fish "smell" 400 times better than humans. Chumming is like opening a Pizza Hut on your property! You WILL see some customers! (lol)
4. Try to go fishing while the current/tide is "moving". Slack tides,(between high & low/non-moving tides), offer the least amount of good fishing because the tides aren't either pulling baitfish IN or "pushing" them OUT. Chum at low tide and fish the "incoming" high tide!
If you follow these simple steps I can almost guaratee you will hook into a decent fish soon!
Good luck!
2007-09-04 22:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Swamp Zombie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is really no trick the fish either bite it are they don't. There are some things you could try though: a smaller piece of bait, slightly (without moving the bait more than an inch) twitch the bait so that the fish thinks its trying to get away and of course changing baits ( the fish are feeding but, just don't want what your offering. ) It is possible that it was a pinfish and not worth catching also.
2007-09-03 01:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by laidbck111 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Live bait works best for saltwater fishing. Second is dead or cut bait. Artificials work, especially tins, shiny lures, but are no where near as effective as bait. Put on a real shrimp and you'll feel your fishing pole bend.
2007-09-03 09:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't stress this enough, the best thing to do when fishing unfamiliar waters is to ASK, ASK,ASK!! Stop by a local tackle shop, tell them you're from out of town and want to go fishing and you will be setup in 5 mins!! Takes the guesswork out and makes for a more productive day. Good luck.
2007-09-03 20:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by Duke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋