am i right about this (has to do with gear ratios)?
you want a high 7:1 for buzz baits
you want a low 5:1 for spinner baits
and a 6:1 for cranks
7:1.1- buzz baits or spinner baits
6:1.1- flipping/pitching, spinner baits, some crank baits
5:1.1- crank baits, deep diving
That is how my gear is set up.
Always remember its easier to slow down a reel than it is to speed one up.
Most of my reels are 6:1.
With all the new reels the old standard of loosing cranking power with high gear ratios no longer applies.
Fly Fishing Basics Are The Gateway To Understanding An Ancient Technique
Everyone knows the basics of fishing. There's a rod, reel, fishing line, hook, bait; you cast the line, wait for a bite, and reel in your dinner. Experienced fishermen know there is more to it than that, but for most of us that description appropriately sums it up. However, there are many types of fishing, such as salt water and fresh water, and perhaps the most artful of them all, fly fishing. You have probably heard of fly fishing - it has been in recorded history for nearly 2000 years - and you probably know that it does not involve fishing for flies, but if that is all you know then a primer in fly fishing basics can bring you up to speed.
Unlike other forms of fishing, fly fishing does not typically use any kind of organic bait, live or dead. Instead, fly fisherman use artificial flies - ribbon, string, hair, feathers - as a lure to attract fish. The artificial flies are attached to the hook and line, and the fisherman attracts fish with movement that makes the fly look like an insect that is moving on or above the surface of the water. The nature of that artificial bait is the first and most important element to understand when examining fly fishing basics.
Another aspect of fly fishing basics, an aspect that separates fly fishing from most other variations of fishing, is the way the line is cast. Other kinds of fishing rely on casting a line and attracting fish with the bait, but fly fishing requires a much more skillful method of luring the fish. A fly fisherman casts his lure toward the fish and uses rhythmic movements to make the lure fly above the water, skimming the top, or even diving under the surface, all in an effort to replicate the movements of an insect that might entice a hungry fish to strike.
If you understand fly fishing basics, you might wonder what you need to give it a try. Fly fishermen usually use rods that are longer and lighter than typical fishing rods. The reel used is typically quite simple because it is generally used only to retrieve the hook and lure - and hopefully a fish! Before casting, fly fishermen usually create slack in the line by pulling some from the reel. That slack allows the lure to fly freely to the targeted area. Choosing the proper lure is another aspect of fly fishing basics that one should understand before setting off to cast their line.
Fly fishing implies that the lure is intended to resemble the characteristics of flies, but fly fishing is hardly limited to that. The sport has evolved in recent years, and many fly fishermen now choose lures and casting techniques that mimic the primary prey of the fish they are attempting to catch. However, specific baits and the eating characteristics of various species of fish are beyond the realm of fly fishing basics.
An understanding of fly fishing basics is not enough to prepare one to head off to the nearest lake or stream. If you are interested in expanding your knowledge, or trying fly fishing yourself, spend some time reading on the subject, and if possible seek the tutelage of an experienced fly fisherman. Only then can you begin to understand more than fly fishing basics, such as specific recommendations on rods, reels, line weight, lures, and most important, the great places where fly fisherman must make a pilgrimage.
Cluster flies are a real nuisance in both Autumn and Spring because in the Autumn they are coming into your property for warmth and hibernating over the winter months and activity is then seen again in the Spring time when they begin to leave the property.
Cluster flies, Pollenia rudis, is a large fly up to 10 mm in length with a wingspan of up to 20 mm. It appears to be very similar to the housefly, but its thorax has a distinctive grey colour with golden hairs. The abdomen is usually checkered in pattern. The life cycle of the cluster fly is somewhat straightforward; the female lays eggs in the soil, often in entry point to earthworm burrows, the larvae hatch and search for the earthworm. Once the larvae has found the worm they enter into the worm and develop within it. They leave the earthworm and pupate and the adult fly emerges.
Cluster flies are not a real pest control problem. They rarely transmit diseases, however they do create large swarms which become excessively irritating. Controlling cluster flies is very straight forward however complete elimination year on year is almost impossible. Cluster flies are often found in loft areas and often on the south side of the property where it is warmest. With Cluster fly treatment we must firstly be careful that we are not disturbing any bat infestation. If the loft area is clear of any bats, if there are bats present you must inform the Bats Conservation Trust. The next step is deciding on a controlling method. Really there are 3 real successful ways for treating cluster fly infestation. Firstly to use smoke generator or smoke bombs. These small canisters emit an insecticide into the loft area killing off everything that's flying or crawling. Agropharm produce a small mini smoke canister that covers up to 120 cubic metres of space for flying insects which is ideal for cluster fly infestations. We recommend treating the loft space around 7 pm and re-applying a week after the initial treatment. With smoke generators/ smoke bombs you must cover up any open water tanks and follow the label accordingly. The second method of dealing with cluster flies is to install a electronic flying insect killer machine. The flies are attracted by the UV light and immediately get killed on impact. A stronger UV machine is recommend and an initial fogging is preferred for a fast knockdown. A good UV fly killing unit is our preferred method as no chemicals are used after the initial fogging. The third solution is a product called the SWAK dispenser kit. The SWAK dispenser kit works by automatically dispenser a natural insecticide into the atmosphere. Once on contact with the cluster fly it immediately kills it off.
Cluster flies are a real nuisance at the moment and the damp weather in the summer of 2008 haven't really help things. Like I mentioned before, initial treatment is very simple, however complete eradicate year upon year is almost impossible.
For more information of Cluster Flies and other pest control visit http://www.ppcsupplies.co.uk
US $6.90
