SPOOKED!!!?

Is your boat scaring the fish?

You want to catch more fish? Of course you do! You’re thinking all the time about how to get more bites, boost your catch ratio, and out-fish the other guys. You spend big bucks on the right gear, filling the fuel tank, and of course, on that fat monthly boat payment. But, could it be your boat that discourages fish from biting? Most of us don’t think about this nearly enough. But while doing research for Rudow’s Guide toRockfish (available at www.getfishingbooks.com) I discovered a range of problems created by our boats, which has a clearly detrimental effect on our catch rates. Ready to stop scaring away the fish? Okay Ahab, listen up—because the fish already do.

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Tying tools for a mini Bimini

Tying tool for Mini Bimini twist

There is no question that the Bimini twist is a great way to assure your line will deliver 100 percent knot strength. But the large loop made when you tie in standard style with the loop around your knees or feet is not always necessary. There are times when a little loop (inches to less than a foot long) is better—and easier to tie. That big loop is ideal for offshore big game fishing, but it’s not needed if fly fishing or light-tackle spinning or casting where you are using a short leader or a “bite” leader

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Skipskop

The 2012  fishing season is almost over for Yellowtail, but yesterday we ran into a couple of giants at Skipskop.

These fish are exeptionally strong in shallow water, and if youre not prepared with good terminal tackle, they will break it.

We fished in 14 fathoms of water, and this one was landed after a good 15 minutes on light tackle by a very happy customer on board "Born this way"