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Do you want to win a Fabulous Prize?  Enter the Fishy Story Contest.   See Rules here Fishing Articles FishyFishStuff.com Shallow Crankbaits can be deadly! By Don Panek    It's amazing how many bass anglers do not use shallow to medium running crankbaits in and around skinny water. Here's the scoop; - next time you're on the water, try a shallow running crankbait or a medium diving crankbait where you would normally throw a worm, rubber soft jerkbait or even a spinnerbait. Why? For many anglers, the use of a crankbait with 2 sets of treble hooks in and around shallow water with weeds, sticks, logs, boulders, hangups and other unlikely looking places is a scare. The truth of the matter is, many crankbaits with their plastic bills actually bounce off hangups alot better than one might believe, and with the way many crankbaits are designed, the lure will actually back up and away from the snag before the trebles ever get hooked into the snag. Now of course there is a bit of technique involved, and I am sure at first you will get hung up here and there, but with practice you can learn to weave your cranker through the slop like the pros. Bouncing these small crankbaits off structure and digging the medium running ones into the bottom of the water is actually the key to alerting the bass that there's something in the area worth checking out and possibly eating. The Manns 1 minus series of crankbaits are a great example of these types of shallow water crankbaits, with their plastic bills and body designs, the baits bounce off wood, rocks, and they actually come through heavy stick ups pretty well. Most other vendors have similar models and it's a matter of preference. The use of these crankbaits fished over the top of shallow weed beds drives big bass crazy and anytime you can tap the tops of the weeds while on the retrieve will send out vibrations and cause the bass to come in for a closer look. To a hungry bass a nice fat juicy crankbait bouncing off structure or digging feverishly into the soft bottom stirring up a trail behind it certainly will get the bass's attention. Next time you're about to throw that other lure, give a crankbait a try. Chances are you may be very surprised at the results. Tip: Swim these crankbaits up tight against boulders, dock pilings, bridge pilons, rip rap banks, and the inside edges of weeds as well as along the sides of fallen down trees. Have fun... ********************************************************************************************************* Big Fish Bait. What Bait Do You Use?  Live Bait or Artificial Lures? By Joe Roman Live bait can be fun even though it can be a bit messy. Live bait can be minnows, worms, grubs, frogs, crickets, grasshoppers and all insects. You can also use pork rind, chicken, hotdogs, cheese, bread or any store bought foods. Fish like food that tastes good, just like us humans, so if it stays on a hook give it a try  Now if you want to catch fish fast and not try all day then live bait is the best way to go. I will usually give the kids some worms or a pork rind to fish with as they enjoy fishing more when they catch something. My granddad taught me to fish back in the 60’s and we used cheese and pork rind at the reservoir to catch many large fish. I remember these pork rinds had hairy legs and the fish really jumped on them. As I grew older I liked to try artificial baits to catch fish. This took a bit of learning as it was harder to get the fish to bite. Today I can catch fish with just about any lure or bait. Artificial baits are plastic worms, jigs, spinner baits and lures and metal spoons. There are way too many to list and I am sure you have tried many yourself. One advantage to artificial is they are clean and don’t smell. But to make them work well, you must make them act like live bait. To fish with live bait all you really need is a pole with a string and bobber attached and a hook. Kinda like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. You don’t need a raft as you can catch fish off the bank. Just toss the line out and watch the bobber until it goes under. Pull your fish in. Have fun…If it is too small use the catch and release technique of fishing. Great for new fishers or kids. The more experienced fisher person will want a better rod and reel. With different hooks and lures to make finding the right combo of the day easier. Cast and retrieve with a spinner bait till the fish are located. Find what they are biting and fish with that the day thru…You will fill your limit while the kids have fun too. Scent can play an important part in catching fish. Hairy pork rind can add to your fish catch, as you can add scent to this bait and also with a jig it can make sound. (rattle) This helps fish smell and feel the vibrations as it is worked thru the water. Hairy pork rind can come in many shapes and sizes. I like to use 3 to 6 inch lengths. One I have found to work quite well is the hairy hog siren lizard. A little over 5 inches long and shaped like a lizard it swims well and also looks very real gliding along the bottom of the lake or river. The other reason to use pork rind is when a fish strikes it he bites hard as it feels like a real live bait to the fish. He tends to hold on longer and then the fish is in the boat or on the shore. Larger fish like this large bait. Also a 3 inch crawfish bait works well. To learn more about pork baits click here    Recipes FishyFishStuff.com Indoor and Outdoor  Recipes  Teriyaki Trout Dinner: 1-2 lbs. Trout 1 bottle teriyaki sauce, any brand Marinate the trout 2 hours or more in refrigerator  covered in teriyaki sauce. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the Fillets in an oiled pan or on tin oil in pan. Tuck the tail section under so its the same thickness as the rest of the fish. Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Serve  with wild rice. ========================================================================================== Trout Amandine: 2 fresh trout 4 tablespoons butter 3 1/2 ounces [100 g] almonds Salt and pepper to taste Saute Almonds in 1 tbsp. butter Remove almonds, add the rest of the butter and saute trout until done.   Do not overcook.   Deglaze pan and pour the Almond/Butter sauce over the trout. Serve trout really hot over rice. ========================================================================================== Catfish and Shrimp Stew: 2 carton of Catfish Fillets 1/2 lb. Medium shrimp; shelled 1 box frozen corn 1 box frozen Lima Beans 1 tsp. Garlic Powder 1 quart heavy cream  1 can condensed Clam Chowder 8 oz Clam juice 1 tsp. MSG (Accent) 1 tbsp. Thyme Simmer until the shrimp turns pink. ========================================================================================= Baked Salmon: 2 lbs. salmon 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 lemons, thinly sliced 1 sliced onion 1/4 cup melted butter Preheat oven to 350°F. Directions Wash salmon; pat dry and sprinkle the cavity with lemon pepper. Season to taste with salt. Place sliced lemons and onion inside cavity. Place salmon on a large sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with melted butter.  Seal the foil and bake 1 1/2 hours, or until salmon flakes easily. Serve hot. ========================================================================================== Salmon Casseroll: 1 16-ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked 2 cups noodles, cooked and drained 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoon chopped dill  Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. dried bread or cracker crumbs Directions Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into a greased casserole dish. Top with crumbs. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.     Serves 4. **************************************************************************************************************************************     Fishing secrets & tips                                                Fish Stories, Tips, Pro Secrets, New Lures and Books on Fishing.               20 Little Known Fishing Discoveries    (Used by Joe and his buddies)  Tips written by Joe Roman Just want you to know these tips have worked for me over the past 15 years...Just a little adjustment for the different locations. Good luck in your fishing and good eating. 1.    When a fish finder is not available watch the water current                      to tell where food and grass or branches are bunching up. This is a     good spot to fish as there will usually be fish under and around the debris. 2.    When fishing rivers, look for fallen trees or half submerged logs.     Fish along the length of this structure. Remember to try both sides as     fish will hide on either side. 3.    Rivers that have fast running water. Look for rocks and cast your     lure past the rocks with the flow of the water. Wind your lure up stream and     into the rocks. Trout and steelhead will hide behind the rocks to     stay out of the current. 4.    In rivers also place your lure in front of the rocks and let the     current move your bait into the rocks and around them. Fish will dart out     and grab your lure. 5.    When it is hot around midday take a break for lunch as most fish     snooze during the heat of the day. 6.    Morning and evening are the best times to catch fish.     This is their normal feeding time. Also when the water is warm remember to     fish a bit deeper than normal. 7.    In lakes and rivers look along the shallow water at the bank to see     what types of crawfish, crabs, minnows and other bugs you see. Try to match     your lure to these items. 8.    Look for small inlets where water flows into the lake or river. This is     a place where the water is swirling food and other debris on the bottom.     This stirs up the food and stuff for the fish. They will be there feeding. 9.    When fishing from the bank don't forget to cast along the bank as well     as out towards the middle of the water. Bait fish will stay close to the bank     and you may get a good strike as a bigger fish moves in to feed. 10.    Big fish will move into the shallows as well as stay in deep water.     Don't be afraid to fish shallow water for the big one.     I have caught 3-4 pound bass in less than 4 feet of water. Ten more top fish catching tips should be in your email inbox from  fishyfishstuff when you join the club.. ****************************************************************************************************** Fish Stories and Fishing Articles...submit yours (No Whoppers LOL) Fishing Article                                                                                                                                   Fishyfishstuff.com    BASS FISHING and Bass Fly Fishing Truths by Joe Roman Bass Fishing and Fly Fishing Articles, Fish Recipes and Fishing Secrets.  Bass fishing has a fascinating history.Bass fishing has been around for hundreds years Fishing was used as a means to search for food among the people in the south of the United States. Since then, it has encompassed all ages and nations. Today, countries such as Australia, Cuba, South Africa, The United States and most of Europe practice fishing. Bass happenings during history: •   Bass fishing was born around the years 1768 to 1770  •   William Shakespeare Jr. produced the first winding fishing reel and got its patent on 1897. •   The William J. Jamison Co created the first spinner and it became today's spinner baits. •   In 1932, President Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted the creation of The Tennessee Valley Authority and encouraged the creation and building of numerous dams. These dams were later used as fisheries for different species of bass. •   1937 DuPont Company filed patent for a nylon fishing net, which became today's nylon monofilament fishing line. With some changes it stays straight and lasts quite a long time with cleaning and care. •   In the year 1992 Larry Nixon, the famous fisherman in the history of bass fishing won $1M total earnings for this sport on this year. Today we have bass tournaments all over the US and winnings of $100,000 to $1,000,000 are common. Bass come in a variety of types: The most caught bass are: •  Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth bass • Kentucky Bass • White Bass • Black Bass • Sea Bass Australia has Bass but they are different from North American Bass, although they have similar features. In the 1950s, Due to the development of modern fishing equipment, from bass boats, rods, lines, lures and various fishing gears, Bass fishing lept into the future. Electronic gear was incorporated among the host of equipment bass fishers used at that time. Reels of different types, which function in hauling and hoisting, and flipping came into development. Statistics show sport is increasing and that more and more people are getting interested in today. Surpassing tennis and golf.  Fly fishing for bass is a popular sport as well. Some items you will use in fly fishing.  A good fiberglass or bamboo rod is required and comes in various sizes. The most used size is a 9 foot rod. The rod is longer than normal rods because the rod is used to cast the heavier line. Rods will come in one, two or three piece units. Many fishermen prefer a two piece rod as it is easier to transport. The type of fly line you use will depend on the rod you select. Look on the rod handle for the type of line to use with this rod.  The reel of a fly rod is very different than a spin casting rod and will hold less line. This is because the line is much thicker. With a spin rod the lure is pulling the line but with a fly rod the line is pulling the lure. Most bass fly fishers will want to use a Up-Locking with extension butt type rod. Your fishing store will know what your asking for.  Another important item for the fly fisher is a good fishing vest. You want as many pockets as you can get and large enough to hold your lure boxes and other items. Also make sure there is a felt or wool fly holder to stick extra fly lures to. This makes it easy to change lures when needed.  Chest or hip waders are also a good idea when bass fly fishing. You will be able to wade the river and streams and get right on a bass while in the water. Remember bass like to hide and strike their prey.  A good pair of wading shoes or boot will help too. Find some with good soles of leather, felt or non slippery texture. I used to use rubber soled boots but they were slippery on moss covered rocks in West Virginia, I now have felt glued to the bottoms and find this works well.  When bass fly fishing do not be worried about not catching any bass, it maybe trout time...So fish for trout. They are fun to catch and just as tasty. Get tasty fish recipes and more fishing articles and secrets.  Send me your fishing stories and I may put some of them on this site. Good articles welcome and will be reviewed by Joe to see if it is worthy. Recipes and fishing tips welcome too. This site is here to help and teach you and me to catch more and bigger fish.  Joe Roman Author, Fisherman and Outdoorsman   See you in the fishy fish emagazine.   Fishing is fun for the whole family, Take the kids. Have a comment;  fish@fishyfishstuff.com Bookmark this page and return to see new tips and recipes, as well as fresh articles.  Joe Roman:: Outdoorsman, Fishing, Archery, Boating, Recipies and BBQ. Camping and Motorbike rider.          ********************************************************************************************************** eMail address: First Name: Last Name: After sign check your email and confirm and you will be entered and taken to free recipes and articles.  We will not rent, share or abuse your email address in anyway. We dislike spam too. You will also get 10 more fishing success secrets in your email.