Thursday, May 3, 2012

"10-Guidelines"

If this blog is to be successful (Success is defined as “helpful to you”!) then it’s important to understand exactly what we are trying to accomplish…and…to that end we need to set some guidelines to help us accomplish that.

This blog exists ONLY for one purpose…to help you catch more fish in your local waters regardless what part of the state you may live in.  That’s it…nothing more.  It’s all about YOU…and improving your fishing experience.
Since this blog has only one purpose…to help you catch more fish…let’s set some “guidelines” to help make that possible.
10-Guidelines
1.      It is impossible to discuss how to catch every fish species in every type of water under every type of condition possible.  However, by understanding how to catch a bass we can easily adapt that information to any fish species.  So in my postings I will ALWAYS be talking about largemouth bass except where otherwise noted.  However, with a little modification you can then use this information to catch catfish, crappie, stripers, white bass, etc.   

2.      We will fish for (and post on) species other than bass. (Catfish, crappie, trout, etc.)

3.      While most game fish spend most of their time in deep water there are always (except in     the winter months) at least some fish in shallow water.

4.      Shallow water is defined as water less than 10-feet deep.

5.      Fish in shallow water are much easier to catch because they are usually more active and it is a LOT easier for you, the fisherman, to present a lure or bait to them.

6.      Most fisherman are not equipped to catch fish in water deeper than 10-feet so our primary goal in this blog is to focus on fishing shallow water (less than 10-feet deep).  Water you can access even from the bank! 

7.      We will attempt to always explain the “why” behind what we are doing…not just the “how”.  Understanding the “why” will help you not only grow in your fishing skills but will help you adapt to changing conditions as they occur no matter where you fish.  Understanding the “why” is more important to your success than understanding the “how”.

8.      Most postings (and videos) will focus on just one or two key points or concepts that we faced when fishing that particular day that hopefully will help you when you are faced with similar situations.  Every posting will contain at least one “key point or concept”. 

9.      All fishing will be done in such a way that anyone can do it.  We will be fishing either from the bank, a “belly boat” or a small boat.  Nothing fancy…no bass boats (been there done that!).  Only using methods and techniques that anyone can use.

10.  It’s important to have fun!

That’s it.  It’s all about catching fish using tools and techniques that are available to everyone.

I almost forgot.  We also have plans to do an occasional posting (and videos) on items of “special” interest to you including stocking programs, issues related to the invasion of the zebra mussel and perch, shocking projects, interviews with KDWP personnel, etc.

YOU COULD BE FEATURED ON A VIDEO!  From time to time I will be doing a “candid camera” post.  (If you don’t know what “candid camera” is…go ask an old person like me.)  In fact, I have already filmed one with a group of great people I met at the KDOT East Lake (east corner of 96 and interstate 135 in Wichita) last week that I will soon be posting.  It’s all live, entertaining and educational.  So if you want to be on a “candid camera” video posting look me up.
In short, it’s all about education involving all aspects of catching fish, protecting our environment and utilizing all our great natural Kansas resources.

Until next time…go fishing…keep some to eat…turn back the rest…and check back in soon.
Clay
http://www.KansasFisherman.com


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