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Fishing Articles by
Captain Jim Hirt
Charter Fishing
Wisconsin Electronics For Salmon fishing!
I often get the question
of what tackle do I need to get started in motor
trolling for salmon and trout. This series of articles
will take you from bare essentials to no budget, all
inclusive fishing equipment.
What Lures Do Milwaukee
Charters Use?
Charter captains have been
known for guarding their secret lures for as long as
there have been charters. Now is the time for passing on
that information. This article contains detailed
descriptions of the hottest producer for salmon and
trout whereever you fish for them.
Downrigger Diversity
Adds Up To Success
Now is the time to think
about changes to make you more productive next season.
There are many ways to go on this subject. Over the next
several articles I will try to cover topics like
rigging, tackle and presentation. My goal is to provide
information, which should lead to more fish and less
slow fishing.
Downriggers 101
Now is the time to think
about changes to make you more productive next season.
There are many ways to go on this subject.
Fall Chinook Salmon Habits
In previous article we
covered lure presentation on clear days. Now let us
switch gears and discuss location and presentation for
Salmon in the last several months of their life.
Salmon Fishing Lure Speed By
Species
In previous articles we
covered my three most productive lures for July and
August. I will give a quick recap for those who missed
the last issue. My first choice is an 8-inch Luhr Jensen
flasher green with silver and glow tape with a green
fly.
Milwaukee Fishing Charters
- Fishing Report and More Hot Lures
In previous articles we
covered the LTLR. Now let’s focus on three of my
favorite lures. In this article I would like to help you
with what lures to run for a typical July or August trip
on Lake Michigan.
Milwaukee Fishing Charters
- Hot Salmon Lures
In previous articles
we covered where to start if you have not been out
for awhile. In this article I would like to help you
with what lures to buy at the tackle store for a
typical July or August trip on Lake Michigan. This
is a very difficult question. Where I cannot
possibly go into all species and all situations,
perhaps I can define what I believe will catch fish
90 percent of the time.
Fishing Milwaukee Cold Start
Finding Fish
In previous articles we
covered basic leadcore. I would recommend trying a
leadcore line set up. This presentation will work when
all others are dead.
Fishing Charters Milwaukee Presentation Tips #9
In previous articles we
covered some ways to present lures in early summer. This
time of year you should look for most of your fish in
the top 50 feet. Keep your eye on your locator and also
work deeper marks when you see them.
Fishing Charters Milwaukee Presentation Tips #8
In previous articles we covered spring presentation
and location. As we go into summer our presentation
evolves to follow the temperature of the fish you are
targeting. This time of year, you should look for most
of your fish in the top 40 feet. Keep your eye on your
locator and also work deeper marks when you see them.
Fishing Milwaukee May
and June Presentation Tips #7
In previous articles we
covered general overview and the specifics of
temperature breaks and their location. Now let's
continue with spring presentation and location.
If your season starts early as we do at Blue Max
Charters, you will be on Lake Michigan when the surface
temperatures are below the preferred temp of your target
species.
Lake Michigan Fishing Charters - Hooks Make the
Difference
The last article closed
with a promise of exploring the different types of hooks
I use on Lake Michigan and the techniques I use to
sharpen them. This is a somewhat controversial issue for
most fishermen. Everyone has an opinion and I can only
state what works for me.
Fishing Lake Michigan
Milwaukee Lure Presentation
The last several articles
we covered some options for spring presentation with a
focus on temperature, planer boards, lines, terminal
tackle and lure selection. If you would be interested in
this information, contact Southeastern Wisconsin Outdoor
Guide for back issues.
Great Lakes Lure Set Ups -
Tips #4
The last article was a
general discussion of spring presentation with a focus
on planer boards, lines and terminal tackle. This was
good information for a starting point but you will need
more information to produce every trip out. In the next
several articles I would like to help you define when to
use spoons, crankbaits, flasher flies, dodger flies,
squids and a variety of other lures.
Salmon and Trout -
Temperature is Key #2
Let us now go into more
detail on location of temperature breaks and how to work
them. The first and perhaps most important is how to
find these sometimes subtle temperature changes. Your
primary tool, and one you cannot do with out, is a
surface temperature gauge. I use the one built into my
fish locator.
Lake Michigan -
Spring Presentation #3
In articles one and two,
we covered general overview and the specifics of
temperature breaks and their location. Now let us start
on spring presentation. If your season starts early as
we do at Blue Max Charters, you will be on Lake Michigan
when the surface temperatures are below the preferred
temp of your target species. I would like to break this
down by months.
Lake Michigan
Leadcore Rigging Article #18
Now is the time to think about changes to make your
trips more productive next season. There are many ways
to go on this subject. Over the next several articles I
will try to cover topics like rigging, tackle and
presentation. My goal is to provide information, which
should lead to more fish and less slow fishing.
Charter Captain's Spring Tips
The start of the 2006 Lake
Michigan Season is right around the corner and now is
the time to think about early location and tackle. In
this article, I would like to share with you some of my
keys to finding fish and the hottest set ups for very
early presentations. I have been a charter captain for
over twenty years and these techniques have produced
year after year. I am confident that you will achieve
success applying these classic tips.
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