Feb26th
Sunday, February 26th, 2006
Spinning reels are probably the most popular and versatile type of fishing reel on the market. They can handle a variety of fishing situations, lures, and lure weights. Coupled with the fact that most manufactures offer an arsenal of spinning reels capable of casting baits as small as 1/32 oz. and up, its not surprising to see a lot of these reels used on the streams and lakes of Pennsylvania’s multi-species waters.
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Feb24th
Friday, February 24th, 2006
Youth Bass Anglers Conservation School
The Youth Bass Anglers Conservation School (YBACS) is a residential educational camp. It began in 2004 with a cooperative effort between the PA Fish & Boat Commission, PA DCNR – State Parks, and the PA BASS Federation. It is an intense multi-day program for youth between the ages of fourteen and seventeen. Participants learn from experts and professionals in various conservation fields from across Pennsylvania and the nation. The first program of its kind in the state, it has been held at Penn State University’s Stone Valley Recreation Area Civil Engineering Lodge along Lake Perez in Huntingdon County.
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Feb20th
Monday, February 20th, 2006
Baitcast reels are among the most difficult reels to operate and probably not for a beginner. They require an educated thumb for making successful casts. The most notable difference with these reels is the spool. The spool is set parallel on the reel and actually rotates as line is cast off the reel or retrieved. These reels are most suited for casting heavier baits over 1/16 oz.
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Feb15th
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006
Line twist is as inevitable as death and taxes. Many types of lures such as soft jerk baits, in-line spinners, and soft plastics of various types can and do cause line twist. River and stream fisherman in particular are often the victims of some serious line twist. Lets face it, moving water can make our baits look like the venerable “helicopter lure”! There is no sure way to avoid line twist completely but a few simple strategies can certainly reduce occurrences significantly.
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Feb13th
Monday, February 13th, 2006
Hey, the computer geeks of the world seem to have the podcast market cornered. I think its time us “low tech” fishing guys made use of this technology. I’m planning to do a bi-weekly podcast where I answer your questions…or maybe it will be the other way around. You might end up answering my questions. If you have any burning fishing questions please feel free email us using the form below.
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