George Welcome

SPF Factor: the SPF number indicates the number of minutes between applications to maintain protection. For example if using SPF 50: If you stayed out for 8 hours, (480 minutes) and you only applied twice, you would be unprotected for 300 minutes or 5 hours. Based on the SPF number apply protection as the number indicates. SPF 50 - every 50 minutes. Also, apply the 1st application prior to sunrise.

Most often: very little. It's your behavior and your safety that is seriously affected.

Since pike and bass will hit some of the same lures and pike fishing is legal, just put the bass back and you are fine, more than likely. However it might be a good question to fly by your Fish and Game people.

Avid, Spread some oatmeal on the water and then toss in a small gold hook with a small bread ball. If you have a good population of shiners bait the area then toss a cast net.

Chris, The gill is considered a game fish in Florida, however it has always been usable as a bait as long as you caught it. In some states it's a game fish and not usable, in others it's not a game fish. In Texas they can use gold fish - here we can't. That's why it is always best to check with local fishing officials before doing anything. You need a manual just to keep up with the different slots on bass in Florida. Other states you need a manual just to keep up with open and closed dates, and those vary from lake to lake. A bit crazy.

Using Blue Gills - Bream: They are allowed in many places including Florida, but here's the catch. They must first be legally caught. Which means by hook, line, and bait. They can't be netted, snagged or otherwise. Check your local fishery officials. In Florida they will eat other fare first such as shiners or shad. The ideal bream size is about the size of a 1/2 dollar which makes them difficult to legally catch. If you were to get checked in Florida you better have the equipment to catch them if you are using them. Freshwater shrimp and minnows of nongame fish (except catfish) may be taken by: Cast nets having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch. Minnow dip nets not more than 4 feet in diameter. Minnow seines having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch, a length not more than 20 feet, and a depth not more than 4 feet. Minnow traps not more than 24 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter, with a funnel entrance not more than 1 inch in spread. Any game fish harvested by these methods must be released immediately. Taking of bait for the purpose of sale requires a commercial fishing license. USE OF FISH FOR BAIT Black bass, peacock bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait. Live goldfish or carp may not be used as bait. Whole pickerel or bream (e.g., bluegill, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish, flier, warmouth) or parts thereof may be used as bait for sportfishing by he angler who caught them. Whole pickerel or bream or parts thereof may not be used as bait for trotlines or bush hooks or any method other than by rod and reel or pole and line.

Catch and Release Fishing Why Release Fish Fish are a valuable resource and should be caught more than once. Personal efforts to enhance conservation make fishing more fun. Sometimes, releasing fish is mandatory because they are undersized or you already have caught your limit. Releasing fish helps with population recovery for heavily fished species. This is your opportunity to pass opportunities to fish along to the next generation. How to Begin Decide to release the fish as soon as you hook it. Generally, land the fish quickly and don't play it to exhaustion. Set the hook quickly to reduce the likelihood the fish will swallow the bait. Bring a fish in slowly from deep water to help it adjust to changing pressure. Don't use barbed or rusty hooks. Keep your release tools close by. Handling Your Catch Leave the fish in the water if you can and use a tool to remove the hook. Keep the fish from thrashing without using a net if there is anyway you can. IF you must handle a fish: Use a wet rag or glove. Turn it on its back and cover its eyes to calm it. Don't put your fingers in the eyes or gills of the fish. Avoid removing mucous or scales. Get the fish back in the water as quickly as possible. Handle each fish carefully to avoid person injury. Removing the Hook If the hook is very deep within the fish or it can't be removed quickly, cut the leader close to the fish's mouth Back the hook out the opposite way it went in. Use needle-nose pliers, hemostats, or a hookout to remove the hook and protect your hands. For a larger fish in the water, slip a gaff around the leader and slide it to the hook. Lift the gaff upward while pulling downward on the leader Do not jerk or pop a leader to break it -- it injures vital organs in the fish. The Final Moments Place the fish in the water gently supporting the mid-section and tail until it swims away. Resuscitate an exhausted fish by moving it back and forth to force water through its gills. FOR SALTWATER OR DEEP WATER FISH ONLY: When releasing fish that cannot right itself or is showing a distended air bladder the bladder should be gently punctured: Gently insert a thin oint (knife blade, wire or ice pick) through the side of the fish immediately behind the upper part of the pectoral finbase. This is usually directly below the fourth or fifth spine. Let the air escape without pressing on the fish and put it in the water to let it swim away Watch the fish when released. If it doesn't swim away, recover it and try again. Remember, a released fish has an excellent chance of survival when handled correctly Information: This information was prepared by U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA and NMFS, St. Petersburg, Florida Obviously handling the fish with some care is important to the well being of the fish. The above information was supplied by the Sport Fishing Association and compiled by the Dept. of Commerce and pertains more to salt water fish than fresh water fish. A couple of things that really pertain to bass: Don't exhaust the fish! Using light tackle on big fish will kill them as surely as a filet knife. When releasing a tired bass hold the fish by the tail, not the mouth. The fish needs their mouth in order to respirate. Hold the bass gently but firmly until it can push itself free of your hand. Too early of a release and the fish will not be able to maintain equilibrium. In between photos, weighing, and measuring keep wetting the fish down. Don't take too long with any of the aforementioned. As previously mentioned, don't try to move a fish to a horizontal position by the jaw. Keep the fish off the rug - it's tough on them. To achieve all of the above have everything ready before you catch the fish. It's a shame to kill a fish because you can't find camera and tools.

Golden shiner: can be gold or silver depending on the water they are in - however they have a single dorsal fin and no visible lateral line. That fish is a white perch and is very common in NJ. You can walk the shores of a small shallow pond on "ice out" and count those that didn't make it through the freeze by the hundreds.

Optional weight estimate based on TL*TL*G/1200: 10.6 (Rough estimate for torpedo shaped fish like bass) Optional weight estimate based on TL*TL*G/1000: 12.8 (Rough "California" estimate for full-bodied fish like gravid bass) Optional weight estimated based on TL*G*G/800: 10.3 (Rough estimate for bass, per Outdoor Life and Hal Schramm) The above are based on a length of 27 and a girth of 17.5. From this centerpoint of approximately 10 pounds, the formulae wander grossly. The simple solution if you wish to know the weight of a fish is to get a scale. Log (weight in grams)= -4.83 + 1.923 x Log (total length in millimeters) + 1.157 x Log (girth in millimeters). This is the formula used by Florida Fisheries Biologists with adjustments made for abnormal shape.

Public waters or private you will see the same show. Peripheral nonsense such as other boats and such are going to be edited out. Fishing shows are not created in 22 minutes. I have been on shows that have taken from 2 to 5 days to create. As for where the fishing occurs: It is only going to be mentioned if it is relavant to the show. On one show in particular I spent 5 days making a production for OLN. Also working on the project were 2 camera men, Bob Wheeler (President of R.Wheeler Productions) and Klay Shorthouse whose experience includes filming "Fishing with Roland Martin", and 3 years as camera men for Bill Dance. I tend to believe their stories far more than any wild conjecture.

You guys slay me - how the heck do you know where he is fishing? For those of you commenting, I guess you would rather watch a half hour of no fish caught. You happen to be talking about the Gentleman of Gentlemen in this fishing game. Perhaps if you knew him and even a little bit about what he knows about fish and fishing you wouldn't be so quick to rattle your gums. Thanks RW for that bit of insight that you threw these guys. As for how he handles fish: perhaps you should spend a few hours with "fishery biologists" on a shock boat and watch the handling of fish. I didn't see any complaints about the handling of tournament fish. Have you ever watched a Bassmaster's weigh in?

Traps: chrome/blue Spinner baits: white/gold willow Dark Senkos White buzz baits Chug Bugs or other top water

Asking in the wrong place. Ask a fisheries Biologist in your local area. Go to your fish and game office and they can you direct you as to how to find one of those guys. Also, be sure that biologist is not employed by a bait and tackle or scent company.

Many large bass have been caught and never reported. The simple truth is there are many that don't know about the record and could care less. The sad thing in this post is that none of you knew George Perry, more than likely, and yet you attack his character. One other note in reference to strain: check with biologists to find the line where F1's start occuring. The bass caught by Mr. Perry was more than likely an F1, although it could also have been a Northern.

I believe he was asking with the thought of charging for his services. Two things come to mind; State licensing and Federal licensing. Check with your State to find out what licensing is needed to include City and County. Check with the Federal to determine if you will need an OUPV for the waters you plan of working.

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Avid, Why not give me a buzz. 772 532-7440

Replicas cost less - there are people out there that make a replica that absolutely looks like the real deal. Record fish - With the amount of money involved in record bass they more than likely are going to be autopsied. Might as well make a mount of that one.

You all need to go look at my photo galleries and lunker awards pages. Those fish were caught right along with any size bass you can think of short of the less than year old bass. There are those that came from on the top, those on the bottom, and those in the middle. I couldn't possibly remember all the times that we have taken a 12-14 pound bass right out the mix as they slurped the shad that were busting. You might want to do a bit of research about the cannabalistic characteristics of largemouth bass. Something to ponder: If bass were cannabalistic how many bass would be in a body of water? Since Bass belong to the family of sunfish (schoolers) how would a young bass ever attain age? There are cannabalistic bass, but where do they reside? Are they able to casually infiltrate the schools? Another thought: when doing research on these critters sometimes a text book is far better than BASS or some other magazine.

Avid, Are you talking about the south end of Southbend, or off Victory.

You don't say where: however, if you are on them try changing up the bait. In particular go to a jig&pig, or Carolina rig. Where would help me quite a bit in giving some better suggestions.

My vote goes to the otters and cormorants.

If shad busters won't hit the conventional then downsize: Blakemore road runner

I think that we need to clarify the fish that we are talking about. Largemouth bass are not deep water fish. Habitat - Prefers clear, nonflowing waters with aquatic vegetation where food and cover are available. They occupy brackish to freshwater habitats, including upper estuaries, rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds. Also, they can tolerate a wide range of water clarities and bottom types, prefer water temperatures from 65 to 85 degrees, and are usually found at depths less than 20 feet. Since I have been fishing for this critter a general rule was to fish the deepest shallow water you could find. That simply means: look for shallow water that is immediately adjacent to a deep water escape for the bass. When I think of deep water bassin, I think spots or smallies and such, not largemouths. Of course, deep water is a relative thing. In a lake that has an average depth of 7 feet, a 12 foot hole would be deep. I have yet to find a bait that they tire of. I have seen days when they won't hit spinner baits, or rattle traps, but that in no way means they have learned not to hit them. Probably the most amazing thing of all that I have learned about largemouth bass is that they live by no rules. When they are supposed to be in two feet of water you find them in 9. When they are supposed to eat they don't, and when they shouldn't they do. Of course one of the reasons they are found to be opposite of our thought processes at times is because the thought process was ours, not theirs. As it was wisely pointed out by several in this thread. K.I.S.S. - this isn't rocket science and when you try to make it so you are only confusing yourself. These fish are relatively easy to catch and it all has to do with finding them and then putting your bait in their face. Bass are members of the sunfish family. That makes them schoolers, not loners. Find one and you have found several. The more casts you make at them, the more you will catch.

DD has got it. You can't get people to pay attention to traffic laws on the road. You can't get boaters to pay attention to no wake areas. How are you going to get people to pay attention to speed limits on the water with no way for the boater to accurately know how fast they are going? It would be just another way for the Government to have their fingers in what they can't control or enforce. Great idea, but too many gaping holes in it.