Trainfis Fishing Gear

Change your approach this season and turn lookers into takers. Soft swimbaits took the fishing world by storm a number of years ago. They instantly became a game changer. Primarily thought of as bass baits, their alluring and seductive tail cadence – coupled with a true-to-life profile – made fish and anglers alike take notice. Although the original ‘chuck and wind’ tactic still holds water in terms of catching fish, new rigging modifications are opening the door to improved tactics and multiple fish species. In terms of swimbaits, this ‘fish trap’ is constantly evolving and being built better, and that means great news for those that are looking to put more fish in the boat. Spinner-Swimbait We all know the fish catching qualities of spinnerbaits. Same goes for swimbaits. Intuitive anglers recognized the effectiveness each of these baits had on their own and a marriage of sorts was made between the two. Partnering a spinnerbait and swimbait offers flash, realistic body shape,...

Do Fish See Colour? Bright pink is a consistent performer, but the reason for this is not obvious. As the light changes, so should lure colours. There is one aspect of fishing that everyone has a theory about. This theory can be based on scientific research or may be a myth passed down through the generations. It plays a part in all aspects of fishing, whether in fresh or salt water, using light tackle or big game gear; specifically, do fish see colour – and if so, do they see it as we do? No doubt you will now be thinking of your favourite lures or flies, and probably have your own theory as to which colours are best. And who am I to argue? After all, if it works for you, then it must be right. So, rather than get into debate about which colour is best, I thought it might be interesting to look at some of the ways that colour affects fishing. Line colour The line we spool our reels with is, in some cases, the part of our tackle most visible to fish. Consequently, it’...

Sense of smell - fish facts Fishes are equipped with a range of senses. Vision is an obvious one. Research has shown that different fish species see different colours better, even into the UV part of the spectrum. Most fish can also sense vibrations (‘hearing’) to a greater or lesser degree through their lateral lines, ears, and swim bladders. Sharks and rays are particularly sensitive to the minute electrical fields put out by living creatures, and some species use this facility to hunt out prey buried under bottom sediment. Many fish also have a good sense of taste. One of the primary senses for most (although not all) fish species is smell. Technically called ‘olfaction’, smell is a major sense and is used for many different things. These include: finding a home area or a spawning ground (in recent experiments some sharks have been shown to use their sense of smell for navigation); recognising other fish of their group or species; when spawning; and for avoiding predators. But ...

COLD-WATER BASS FISHING Andy Morgan spent time casting and winding on day one. January 5, 2015  by Ed Harp Editor's note: These articles originally appeared in the January-February 2006 issue of FLW Bass Fishing Magazine, though the tips provided for wintertime bass fishing are as relevant today.   OK, so you don’t live in the Deep South, and winter has not released its grip on your neighborhood. The water is cold, and most of your friends are duck hunting. The thing is, you have the itch – the itch to do a little bass fishing. Sounds good from home, but how do you get them to bite? After all, the water is cold, maybe 45 degrees or even lower, and they are not exactly on the feed. Still, you are not willing to wait for spring. Well, there is no reason to wait. So long as the water is not frozen, you can catch a few. In fact, those few might be some of the bigger ones of the year. To catch those winter bass you are dreaming about, you will need ...

Saginaw Bay is a large, relatively shallow basin along the western shore of Lake Huron that has become one of the nation's top walleye fisheries. A combination of national walleye tournaments and the outdoor media have focused attention on the excellent fishing. Thousands of fishermen and pleasure boaters are attracted to the many excellent marinas, campgrounds and recreational facilities that are available around the bay. Saginaw Bay is considered one of the most productive and fertile areas of the Great Lakes, but in recent history, the ecosystem of the bay had fallen out of balance. Populations of previously abundant predators, including walleye, northern pike and catfish, collapsed and allowed other less desirable species such as carp and white sucker to become over abundant. However, yearly plantings of fingerling began in 1979 and are credited with re-establishing the walleye population. Currently, walleye and yellow perch dominate the fishery and are by far the most...