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| Andrew Marshall, author of this article and member of our G.Loomis Customer Service Team, is pictured here with a Dolly Vardon he caught while fishing on the Cascade River here in Washington State. |
Gearing Up On A Rainy Day
By Andrew Marshall
As November approaches we will be seeing more and more of our lovely rainy weather. This can lead to high river levels and less than favorable fishing conditions. If you are more of a fair weather type this may leave you lounging in front of the tube. This can be a great time to go through your equipment and get ready for upcoming trips.
After a busy summer, the boat can acquire plenty dirt and grime. A good scrubbing of soap and water is usually all it takes to clean off most dirt, blood and oils. You may be surprised how nice your boat looks after you scrub off the scum line left by most local rivers.
The next step would be to go through and re-spool any reels that need new line. It is also a good idea to change out any hooks that are bent or dull. Having good line and strong sharp hooks are two key factors in getting fish to the boat.
This is also a good time to clean and organize your tackle. Many of your lures may still have some residue on them from bait and scents. If this residue is not removed over time it may have an effect on the lures finish. This will also put off a bad smell if not removed. Once all your lures are clean it is a good idea to get everything organized. By using plastic utility boxes you can group your tackle so it is easier to find.
If you do any salmon or steelhead fishing you probably go through many leaders thoughout the year. You can save quite a bit of time throughout a day of fishing by tying them ahead of time. Sections of pipe insulation make great leader holders. This way you can have dozens of leaders pre-tied and ready.
Small steps done ahead of time can make your fishing trip much more enjoyable, utlimately putting more fish in your freezer. After all one of the best parts of fishing is catching fish. |
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