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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Lure Fishing
Lure Fishing Catching a fish with a lure is a special thrill. The fisherman is actively involved in the catch, having made the lure appear alive. The tricks to bringing a lure to life are fun and easy to learn. … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial shrimp, fake shrimp, Fishing lure, Lures, Surface lure, Swimbait, top lure, walking the dog
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Mullet Run
The Mullet are running in Cocoa Beach. Last night I caught about a dozen of these little guys in one cast. Mullet are vegetarians, and have small mouths, so you can only catch them with a net. But they make … Continue reading
The Swivel: A Versatile Rig
The key to switching out rigs easily is the swivel. A few simple rigs provide enough variety for hours of fishing fun. Once we tie a swivel on the end of our line, trying new rigs will be simple. Since we’ve … Continue reading
Spooling New Fishing Line
At least once year I change the line on my Rod and Reels. The line becomes dry and brittle with too much exposure to the sun. Lines also get too short form cutting stuck or tangled lines. You’ll … Continue reading
Spotted Sea Trout
This Spotted Sea Trout, or Speckled Trout hit a small fake shrimp lure. He’s only about 12 inches, and was thrown back. I haven’t tried eating a Sea Trout, but they have to be between 15″ and 20″ to keep. … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial shrimp, fake shrimp, fishing, shrimp lure, speckled trout, Spotted Sea Trout
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Glass Minnow
Hundreds of these guys were swimming around my dock this morning. It looks like they had just spawned. Snook season started September 1st here in Cocoa Beach. I also caught an undersized Snook with a lure yesterday and threw him … Continue reading
Basic Fishing Equipment
For your first fishing adventure, you’ll need some minimal equipment; a rod and reel, hooks, and bait. Rod and Reel I once saw an Asian man on Cocoa Beach Pier throw a line with a baited hook on … Continue reading
Free Bait for Life
The casting net When I first moved to a canal front home, a neighbor advised me, “Get yourself a casting net. You’ll have free bait for life.” The casting net has provided hours of enjoyment, as well as the promised … Continue reading
The Backyard Fisherman 