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Answer: It’s a DEAD Fish!

September 26, 2009 By JD 4 Comments

Did you get it right?

I know…I know…kind of a trick question!

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Egg Curing: Borax vs. Boraxo

September 1, 2009 By JD 2 Comments

JD,

For curing roe to use as bait, where do I find borax? And how is it different from Boraxo?

–Bill E.

Bill, you get it in the laundry aisle of the grocery store…20 Mule Team Borax is the most common brand. Comes in a big ol’ box that will last you quite awhile. For egg curing, NEVER EVER use Boraxo, which is borax with laundry detergents mixed in…unless you like your eggs coming out tasting like a flowery meadow after a spring freshet :)

Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: egg curing, roe

Popper Fishing Tips?

September 1, 2009 By JD Leave a Comment

JD,

I would also appreciate a little lesson in popper fishing for stripers. What should the action look like? Does it sit on top of the water or underneath? I’m an ultra novice who wants to learn. Thanks!

–Frank.

The action depends on the style of surface lure you’re using. “Walk-the-Dog” type lures like Zara Spooks should have a zig-zagging motion. Poppers, on the other hand, have more of a…see if you follow me on this one…straight chug…chug…chug action to them. Yes, true surface baits stay on the top, though wake baits are very popular too and the fish right under the surface film.

When you get bit…here’s really the tough part….don’t set too quickly. Let the wight of the fish pull the rod tip down before you hit ’em.

Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: striped bass, surf, surface popper

Kodiak Island Salmon Insanity Video!

August 31, 2009 By JD 4 Comments

Kodiak

Reilly and I just got back from an epic trip to Kodiak Island, Alaska…check out the video!!

The latest in the angling adventures of the fishwithjd.com gang. This episode, watch as JD & Reilly head for Kodiak Island, Alaska for some awesome salmon and mixed bag action…in the surf and rivers!

Filed Under: Pure Entertainment Tagged With: alaska salmon fishing, kodiak island

The last boat you’ll ever need…$10!

August 7, 2009 By JD Leave a Comment


Do you buy a jet or a prop? For many of us, that’s a subject worthy of great debate. Well, ponder no longer! This new 21-foot hottie from Fish Rite is the answer…and the best part of the deal is: you can have it for $10!

Outfitted with a 225 Mercury Optimax outboard that comes complete with easy-change jet and prop lower units, you can go anywhere the fish are…up the river, out in the bay and everything in between! According to Jamie Dorsey of Fish Rite Boats, the boat can be changed from prop to jet or vise-versa in about a half hour once you get the hang of it.
Click here to read more…

Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: american fishing foundation, boats, fish rite, fishing derby, fishrite, jet, klamath river, prop prop jet conversion, raffle

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