Fishin' Mama

So, this is what happens when you take a friend's fishing advise! I've been fishing this same South Carolina pond daily for about three months with only small bass biting. Today, I switch my worm and my technique, following the advise of my friend, Walter. This one didn't come easy and the line broke just as I was getting him to land. I was thankful for the 5 minute fight he gave as he was too tuckered to save himself. The is the first fish that I have kept, all others have been CPR. I was a hard decision to keep him and I almost cried putting him on ice, but this one is going on the wall! Life Is Good! 7 pounds ~ 21" ~ 14 1/2" The Bait     The Rig: TEXAS Brody admiring Mom's catch of the day!  

Matthew is impressed with the new Pumpkin Fire worms by ZOOM !

Fishin' Mama's Catch of the Day! The second catch: "My gosh this is a super small one Mom!"

These 5 tips will help you catch more fish. 1. Varying the speed of the retrieve gets better results than a stead retrieve. 2. Know the characteristics, habitat and food preferences of the fish you are after. 3. Learn the contours of lakes and streams you fish - the dropoffs, holes, weedbeds and the location of underwater bars. 4. Know the temperature ranges most favorable to the species of fish and the depth at which these ranges are located. 5. Have a good selection of lures, because fish are choosy and there is no perfect lure for all conditions. General tips that may improve your hook-up ratio: - Wear natural colored clothing when fishing clear waters. Blues, greens and browns blend into scenery and won't spook fish as easily. - Your line twisted? Remove all hardware and drag behind the boat for a short distance and twists will be removed. - When fishing pockets in lily pads and weeds, drop an Arbogast Hula Popper in lightly, then just give it a twitch. The comb...