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n—cnange lt;nns • ne aamomsnes.ANY BOD longer than five* feet, seven-inches, is a buggy whip * not a rod, says this champ fish-Jf crman. So, select a rod that will st t the hook in the fish—for von— * when the fish hits the lure. Re- ' member that the tip of the rod jerks the line and this is turn plants the hook.How the long rods and heavy rods work against the fisherman jl were explained by the author. H- ! points out that every time you at- j ! tempt to set the hook the tip of your rod first travels toward the bass. So, if you are using a long and solid rod. the fish has more opportunity to free itself. JTin Hawk method of finding fish is pretty well outlined in one chapter of the blt;Kk Another chapter tells how t; tempt them after you locate them.lit re are some more of his suggestions :STAY WITH dark colored, under water lures if there is a wind blowing. or the season of the year rules out flying insects.Work the light colored topwater lure if there are insects out and the wind is not blow ing more than a two-inch ripple.In the early morning and the late evening 'during insect seasons', use a dark top-water lure, as these are the times of day when frogs move from the bank to the water and back.Top-water fishing always is the most productive during the first few minutes of daybreak—because bass are on the prowl to feast on the victims of nature’s little accidents that have occurred during the night. Also the light is not the best for underwater lures at that time of day.FISHING NEAR plant life, lily pads, duckweed or grass is productive—because not only does the plant life offer cover for the fish, but it also gives off oxygen that the fish must have. Hence the fish are in such areas.Never make your first cast your best cast, is the author’s recommendation. Make it short, but to a definite spot. Then east a little farther out. Then farther and farther. Reason: If you make your longest cast first and you get a strike, you will have to crag the bass through all the water in between. That puts every bass hi that area on guard.ONE THOUGHT t h a t Dave keeps m mind continually is to think like fish, not like fishermen. Be in a positive, optimistic frame of mind at all times, he urges.These are just a few of the multitude «f tips among Dave’s vast collection. But they ref lest the views of a champion fisherman and who are we to question a champ?
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Fort Stockton Pioneer
Fort Stockton, Texas, US
Thu, Feb 26, 1959
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