sTTu Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 As the impending launch day of my (as yet un named) Merry Fisher approaches, I'm starting to think about getting a couple of rods and bits of tackle together. Flicking through the fishing mags I'm seeing ads for fake baits....do they work ? It would be great if they do, making spur of the moment fishing trips easy. ANY help or advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Stuart - in my limited experience fake is not great, unless your trying to invoke a predatory response(ie with lure or feather etc) you also need a good sent trail as this is what will allow the fish to find and identify your bait. I may well stand to be corected by others with more experience but I have tried sented gulp type baits against the real thing whilst in Florida keys last year and the real thing caught more fish...end of However if its convenience your after one thing ive used a couple of times this year and definatley works is "seabag". Attach to your anchor or even better sink with 1lb lead directly under the boat, give it ten minutes and you'll be in K9 heaven(also attracts other species - you just gotta get through the dogs). Not a cheap way to go though at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 The fake baits are great.......... the mice in my garage love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTTu Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 The fake baits are great.......... the mice in my garage love them. are mice any good as bait ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 funnily enough they make a lure that looks like a mouse ( actualy is probably supposed to be a water vole !). I think its used for pike... A real live one would be a touch un-ethical.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 When I was a nipper (no snide comments please ) used to watch a guy fish for pike on our local lake. His rig comprised of a huge beachcasting rod and sea sized fixed spool reel and a cuddly toy rat loaded with trebles. His first few casts used to go pretty well and the rat was dragged across the surface and it did on occasion catch big pike. As the rat became more and more waterlogged it couldn't be cast as far and used to sink quite rapidly but it still caught fish He was the only guy I ever saw use that method there and he used to fish in short bursts over a few hours . I think the casting and retrieval knackered him. I always wondered if he ever told his little girl what he did with her toys Peteg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 sTTu For spur of the moment baits Summertime - bassing using plugs, Pollack in autumn using hokkias over rocky ground, Dec/ January Herring in Poole Harbour....using tiny hokkais Frozen Sandeel - a few packs doesnt take up any space in the freezer Frozen Squid - use from when the mackerel dissappear to when they return - if you buy the small boxes, OK its more expensive, but again doesnt take up much space. Hurry up though and get out fishing soon - Feb/March are dire months. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 You could always try this new pickled bait Lug, rag and others I think are available at Poole Angling Supplies Keep a tub on the boat and you will always have some bait. Heard that it works quite well Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boybilly Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Got given a tub of Lazy Lug once. Took it to the pier on a kiddies night to try it out. Caught plenty of small fish, but to be honest there were loads around and I think in a feeding frenzy they will gobble anything. Jury still out for me, you cannot beat a bit of fresh!!!!!! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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