ROD AND REEL GIVEAWAY!!!

[wiperhunter2]

Rod and Reel Give-Away!
Is open to all members

The prize!
• Shimano Sedona C3000 spinning reel. 8 ball bearings, aluminum ported spool with power handle.
• 7Ft 3in med/light 2 piece graphite carbon composite rod with hand turned cork handle, Fuji reel seat, and Fuji silicone carbide long cast spinning guides, 6-12lb test.

The rules!
• Contest runs from Oct. 21st to Oct. 31st 2015
• Post either a question or a fishing tip and you will get an entry into the drawing for the rod and reel. One entry per person per day will be counted but you can post as many times as you wish each day.
• Winner will be randomly selected from an outside company. Winner will be announced Nov. 1, 2015
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[tubeN2]

Match the Hatch.

Many freshwater species have a favorite food which may be available all year or during certain climatic seasons.

Pick a fly, lure or jig which closely resembles the food the species of fish your are fishing for will quickly recognize.

Remember that some species will only find certain foods in cold water while others may find their favorites in warmer water.
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[wiperhunter2]

And with that you have now entered the contest Steve, i'm surprised no one else has entered on this board but hopefully you got the ball rolling with your reply.
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[tubeN2]

Just trying to help out bro. As a moderator, we should put in an example or 2 or 3 to get the ball rolling. [cool]
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[wiperhunter2]

I like your way of thinking Steve, just wish other mods felt the same.
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[tubeN2]

I was raised differently. If I win this combo, I have a charity that I will donate it to. BFT will get hooked up on the promotion side of it because their name will be all over the gift. I help the underprivelaged kids in my town. They appreciate all the fishing help they can get. [angelic]
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[lskiles]

The lake where I frequently fish, Lacamas Lake, in SW Washington state has some nice brown trout and a lot of bluegill and even some bass, but the fish I am trying to target is catfish. I saw where some skilled fisherman cleaned a cat at the ol' boat launch and left a head nearly as big as a dinner plate. I have tried chicken livers, worms, and even hot dogs with no luck. I have even tried fishing at night with no result. We are not allowed to use live bait here in Washington, which is what I hear a lot of cats are caught on. I do not know any better so the rig I use is just a weight about 24 inches above the baited hook.

I am a self-taught fisherman and I do not have any "fishing buddies" to show me what I am doing wrong so any advice would be appreciated.
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[wiperhunter2]

I think that qualifies you for the contest, with that question.
I am by far no Cat fishing expert but I can share a couple of things that might help you with the cats. Some cats are very sensitive to extra weight when taking bait, so I would recommend that you use a slip sinker above your bait but the 24" you have between your bait and weight is a good distance. If you are using a swivel clip to hold the weight, just take that off and put the slip sinker on the line before you add the swivel and the 24" of line with a hook. As far as bait, have you ever tried cut bait? Even if your state does not allow live bait they will usually allow dead minnows or cut bait. Just find out what minnows or other fish that are legal to cut up and use for bait and use that. Another thing that will really help is fishing during the spawn, the cats are really aggressive during that time of the year and even a worm below a bobber should work during that time of year. You will just have to find out where they spawn, hope that helps and good luck.
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[tubeN2]

Hey Bro. I fish a lot of places around the US and worldwide. When live bait is not allowed, stinky objects make a good substitute.

There is one important rig which can make a difference. The sliding rig. Catfish don't like initial resistance on what they are about to chomp on. I use a 10/0 Octopus hook to hold my bait. The hook is tied 2 feet below a swivel and then a sliding egg sinker heavy enough to get the casting distance that you desire as well as allowing it to hold in any type of current.

Bait: Jumbo shrimp or Tiger Prawns are good to use. Purchase them a few days in advance and let them soak in some Mackerel or Anchovie oil. Leave them in the sun for awhile after a good soaking and then soak them some more until you are ready to use them.

Cut fish chunks can also be cured in the same way. It is good to keep a Carp or 2 when you get them on another trip. Their meat tends to soak up the oils well.

(My favorite) I make bait bags from Mackerel that I catch in the ocean and use them for catfish. The bait bags are best made from old or new pantyhose. (inform the wife or girlfriend before making these).

Simply chunk the Mackerel and put in a Ninja blender or a Vitamix if one can be fit into your fishing budget. Blend the Mackerel until it makes a uniform paste. Pour into a bowl and freeze for about 2 hours. (1 hour in a sub zero freezer). Scoop a golfball size lump into the pantyhose and tie off with a knot. Cut above the knot and make a new knot in the open end. Make a new bag and repeat.

Place these bags in the freezer until you are ready to use them for fishing. Your Octopus hook should pierce the little bags.

I have used these bags for Channel Cats, Flatheads, Blue Cats and bigger bags for Mekongs and Redtails.

Give it a try and good luck.

You may want to add some Sardine or Anchovy to the Mackerel. Use the bags frozen and the scent automatically disperses in the water.

Tight lines and hang on when you get one. [cool]
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[wiperhunter2]

I'll bump this up one last time, only today and tomorrow left in this contest, that ends at midnight on the 31th and that is Cal time. Posting a question or helpful tip is all it takes to enter this contest and it does not have to be on this thread.
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