North American Fishing Club Ask a Fisherman Answers

Asian Carp

Pegsguy — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:49:09 GMT

I recieved a forward of an article on the Asian carp invasion of the Great Lakes. Seems it MAY not be such a big deal, as it is probable that they will be unable to survive in the great lakes. If anyone is interested, PM me with an email address and I will forward the article (Great Lakes Angler) to you. Tom

Fingers Rubbed Raw!

fisherfanatic — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:41:22 GMT

As of lately, I have been lipping so many bass that my fingers (especially my thumb) have large bleeding sores. I can barely hold items due to the agonizing pain. As of this morning, they seem to have become infected. I've tried putting antibiotic ointment on them, but that doesn't seem to be working. I'm sure everyone has experienced this at one time or another. Anyone have any advice?

Northern Pike bait

FLYMAKER — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:56:41 GMT

New to northern pike fishing.This last winter did well with suckers on a tip up through the ice,i was purchasing small suckers at 11mile marina the lake is in Colorado,they were charging almost $ 6.00 for two small suckers.I am looking for some where to either purchase or catching some suckers.Any help finding suckers for sale or some where to catch some small suckers from 5"to8" would really help me to continue on my quest to catch one of my big dream fish thanks.

Emmrod Packrod Fishing Pole

SeaKat — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:33:07 GMT

Has anyone ever used an Emmrod packrod or the related versions of this pole? It is very innovative-looking, but I hesitate to pay a lot for a complete unknown. I found these at roxierods.com while looking for a new spinning rod.

If you could fish anywhere...

skewl — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:30:04 GMT

So my family is planning a big vacation this summer since it'll be my last summer before heading off to college and therefore I get to pick the spot. What's everybody's top pick for fishing in the Northeast? I was thinking Virginia since I've heard great things about the trout fishing in that area. Lake Michigan is also on the table. Anywhere I'm missing that anyone would strongly recommend?

Stopping the Books from Coming

rmcneil2 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:34:43 GMT

Is there anyway I can stop the club from sending me all of those unwanted books and other junk items. I did not join the club to be sold things that I do not want.

Does anyone else have the same feeling. I have sent numerous letters asking them to stop but the junk keeps on coming. I have better things to do than go to the post office weekly to return the $35 - $ 50 junk items.

Please advise how I can stop this onslaught of worthless (to me) items.

I am currently keeping very thing they send )not paying for them) because these items are unsolicited and the law indicates I can keep unsolicited item. They still have not caught on and they (whom ever they are) keep sending me junk.

rmcneil@micro-assist.com.

Metal rod

T-bone1989 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:32:07 GMT

I recently found a round telescopin metal fid with only three eyes, one on each section. It has a cork handle no markings whatsoever on the rod anywhere. Is this rod homemade or what anybody got any ideas?

Daiwa Saltist reel

gunrnr — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:14:32 GMT

I'm looking to purchase a Daiwa Saltist linecounter reel and wonder if any of you have any experience with them? Are they worth the money. Will be used on Lake Ontario for King Salmon. Also any ideas on the best place to purchase one. Just about everyone has them for 209 (50 series) but looking for a cheaper one.

Any help would be appreciated Thanks

Baitcasting Reel

bbunton — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:13:02 GMT

I bought a Guide Series baitcasting rod and reel combo at Gander Mountain and the first time I brought it out the reel broke. I traded it in for another one and the first time I brought it out it broke also. When I return this one I would like to get a baitcasting combo that will last more than an hour and that is my question. For convenience I would like to get one at Gander Mountain if possible, so does anyone have any experience with a Pflueger Endeavor, Quantum Burst, Pflueger Echelon, or Abu Garcia MAX. If all of these are garbage I could spring for a Shimano Caenan but it is an additional $70 whereas the rest would be paid for by the return. I am not experienced with baitcasters so any help would be appreciated.

fishing in seattle,wa

jsummers2 — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:11:03 GMT

Hi FISHERMAN. I am headed up to Seatlle,WA the last week of May and i was wondering if anyone out there knows any good places to fish for Cat and Bass . Iill be there for a week visiting and old family friend. I am looking forward to haveing a good time up there and catch a few good ones to make this trip worth wild ,,, if you know what i mean.. Love to hear from anyone . And thank you for the tips,,,,, GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOOD LUCK FISHING THIS YEAR.......

Licorice candy ( Twizzers)

jdudek — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:55:17 GMT

How about using straw shaped licorice candy in my tube lures? I am thinking of Twizzer's brand which is straw shaped with spiral twists... I want to place in the middle of the tube and add a rattle

Taxidermy Poll

skewl — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:46:48 GMT

Something I've been wondering lately as the winter dreams of landing the big one in 2013 begin to surface is whether a skin mount or fiberglass mount is the way to go once the fish of a lifetime shows up. Theres the obvious advantages and disadvantages to each, like having to maintain a skin mount or the expense of a fish recreation, but which one would you go with, or have you gone with? Anyone have a mount that they like or don't like? I might be counting my chickens before they hatch but it's a legitimate concern for the occasional striper fisherman in Boston

crappie fishing

fclayton — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:37:50 GMT

How do i get my jigs to those 40 foot depths would a downrigger work for crappie fishing?

Fishing For Pike From Shore

turnip — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:43:26 GMT

There is a new lifer that is looking for techniques for catching Pike from shore? Come on guys, this is a female fisherman, trying to get her young son interested...Dad doesn't fish! Can you help her out???

Rod And Reel Suggestion?

jake3021jr — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:16:59 GMT

Hi, I was just wanting a nice little rod and reel for really wooded areas, because I don't want to brake or waste any line ( even though I replace mine about every year) on my brand new ABU Vendetta!

Thanks,

jake3021jr

porcupine fish attractors

jhoward16 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:05:31 GMT

question from Wild Duck - has anyone used the porcupine fish attractors of talked to anyone who has used them I wonder if they work Thanks

Summer Shore Fishing PLEASE READ AND HELP!!!! THANKS!

MoFishing — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:48:50 GMT

I'm fishing Table Rock Lake this next week and dont have a boat. I have to shore fish on these hot days..Any Advice on what to use in Mornings or during the day when the sun comes up..Its gonna be mostly shollow water any advice on how to get the bait out there farther what to fish what to look for what baits to use what colors and when...Please Help THANKS!

What Line To Use For Carp Fishing?

Jare1212 — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:38:35 GMT

Hey, I been carp fishing with 15 pound line but I want to know what you guys use! Then, is 15 pound line OK?

Thanks for reading,

Jare1212

Need Help Identifying a mystrious fish!

Beeler — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:18:11 GMT

Hello I need help finding out what mysterious fish is toying with my mind! The other day, my girlfriend and I went to the local lake to fish from the dock, we were fishing for bluegills, and about an hour after we started fishing i noticed something moving about 15-20ftu from the dock. then a large fin emerges from the water and starts waving at me for about 5u long seconds! It was a dark round fin, and quite large, at least the size of an adult human hand or more. It stayed in the same aream making whirlpools in the water, and ocasionally waving at me again. Later on it got a little closer and I noticed it was at least 3.5ft-4.5ft long, Dark in color, and a round head, it was sitting in one spot again waving at us but im starting to think that it was waving somehow with its tail fin? Odd because when it waved, the fin was completly out of the water straight up in the air? If anyone has seen this before please share! If anyone can tell me what it is that would comfort me knowing its not nessy!

Newby

rbrewington3 — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:47:57 GMT

Hi. My name is Richard. I'm new at this fishing thing, and really want to get into it, but other than the 101 basics I'm lost. Right now I am only able to go to a couple lakes in Michigan that have boat rentals. (I like boat fishing the most.) It just seems to me that I don't catch much of anything. I smallmouth, here or there, and some small panfish. I usually only use night crawlers. Someone told me to stay with that, and not to worry about other types of lures. I'm just looking for some help to up my level in the world of fishing. So, if anyone is willing to gve me some advise on how I can further my career in fishing, then let me know.