Observations of a fishing guide.

[StanWright]

[size 4]Here are a few things I have noticed over my many years as a fishing guide.[/size] [size 4]"How many fish can I expect to catch in a day?"...... is totally dependent on your casting ability..... and the weather.[/size] [size 4]Out in the boat fishing is NOT the time to learn how to cast.[/size] [size 4]An accurate cast is more important than a long cast.[/size] [size 4]Single hook lures rigged weedless don't hang up in trees as much as lures with two treble hooks. (see above)[/size] [size 4]Barbless hooks catch more fish and are easer to remove from the fishes mouth, your hat, your shirt, and your ear.[/size] [size 4]Long pants, long sleeve shirts, wide brim hats, and sunglasses protect your ears better than an application of sun tan oil. (see above)[/size] [size 4]When casting, always be aware of what is behind your client... they won't.[/size] [size 4]Re-spooling a fishing reel with expensive new line will almost always guarantee the next client to use it will be a beginner.[/size] [size 4]Cranking really fast on the handle of a spinning reel while the fish is taking out line will result in a twisted, tangled, kinked up fishing line.[/size] [size 4]Some "bird nests" in a reel are so tangled that only a pair of scissors will help.[/size] [size 4]When fishing with beginning anglers it's a good idea to have 2 or 3 rods rigged and ready to go..... per angler.[/size] [size 4]Sight fishing for spawning peacock bass is not as simple as most people tend to believe it is.[/size] [size 4]When site fishing for spawning peacock bass, you must be able to see the fish.[/size] [size 4]You can see the fish a lot better if you remember to bring your polarized sunglasses.[/size] [size 4]Locking down the drag on a fishing reel will result in broken line or bent hooks. (lost fish)[/size] [size 4]It's a good idea to frequently check (and loosen) the drag setting on the reel of most clients.[/size] [size 4]There is no such thing as a "fool-proof" fishing reel. (Fools can be very creative)[/size] [size 4]Women anglers listen to the advice given by the fishing guide.[/size] [size 4]Where skill is about even, women anglers will catch more fish. (see above)[/size] [size 4]Many beginning anglers, when hooked up to a fish, loose all hearing in both ears.[/size] [size 4]Any fishing rod laying in the bottom of the boat will be stepped on.[/size] [size 4]The more expensive the fishing rod, the more likely it will be laid down in the bottom of the boat.[/size] [size 4]Electric car windows and ceiling fans eat rod tips.[/size] [size 4]Fishing with live bait is not as simple as most people tend to believe that it is.[/size] [size 4]When using tilapia as live bait, they will always quickly swim into the thickest cover available.[/size] [size 4]After the live tilapia swims into the thick cover, it is usually quicker and easier to break the line and tie on another hook.[/size] [size 4]Always buy fish hooks in the 250 package size.[/size] [size 4]Learn how to tie one or two good knots....... and how to tie them quickly.[/size] [size 4][/size] [size 4]Aloha,[/size] [size 4]Stan[/size]
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