http://notjustfishing.com/blog Fishfinder Reviews plus Fishing Tips and Techniques Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:33:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you are an angler who fishes on a regular basis you know how expensive it can be to stock an assortment of lures for every species and for every occasion. The easiest way to help reduce the cost and actually make you a better angler is to make your ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/make-your-own-fishing-lures/ There is more to fishing than just grabbing a fishing pole and heading to the nearest body of water. First and foremost you need to acquire your fishing license. After that task is complete, you can start assembling your fishing gear.If you are sitting there scratching your head and wondering ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/fun-facts-for-the-first-time-fisherman/ Now that the world is becoming more aware of the effects of pollution on the environment, going green has become a growing trend. Yes folks it even applies to fishing. Wondering how? Well that is exactly what this article is going to outline for you. Using biodegradable lures instead of ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/go-green-using-biodegradable-lures/ Early spring signals bass to emerge from their winter hangouts and move to staging areas and eventually to shallow flats. Now you ask yourself, what is the most effective way to catch these elusive fish? Well the answer is by using a crawfish imitating lure. It is a known ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/dress-like-a-crawfish-catch-a-bass/ The first day of autumn typically falls on September 22 or 23, but to walleye fishermen, Labor Day marks the start of fall. This is due to the fact that fish are vacating their summer hangouts and moving on. When trolling structure or fishing shallow weed lines produce fewer walleye, ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/desperately-seeking-walleye-in-autumn/ Question: I have my transducer mounted on the back of a 21 ft pontoon. Does the transducer read to the front or rear of the pontoon boat? What are the sonar patterns and distances and size of the pattern?Name = DougAnswer: The transducer takes readings directly under where the transducer ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/does-my-transducer-read-to-the-front-or-rear/ It can be said that the first focus of fishermen as winter turns to spring are walleye, but in order to be successful at snaring them, one needs to learn a few tips and tricks first. First it is important to learn their spawning habits. In the northern ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/walleye-in-the-spring/ Whether you are a novice fisherman or a seasoned angler, perch fishing is a great way to spend a day. Even though some of the biggest and most impressive catches happened in the winter, the great thing about perch is that they can be fished all year round. Now the ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/getting-the-skinny-on-perch/ The ice is melting off of the lakes, and the warmer temperatures are moving in. What does this mean to you? Well it means that bass fishing is in the air. If loading your boat with bass sounds good to you, read on to find out how this will become ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/seeking-out-bass-in-the-springtime/ Whether you are working structure, trying to position your boat or just trolling along, a trolling motor is essential to have. I am happy to report that the selection of trolling motors available has grown considerably over the years. You can now choose from a variety of sizes and styles. ... http://notjustfishing.com/blog/trolling-motors-how-necessary-are-they/