Go Fish!
Video: Bream Buster Fishing
Cane Pole Fishing
Cane pole fishing is one of the earliest forms of fishing and is one of the best ways to spend the afternoon building memories. The fun of it is the simplicity and because it is so simple, anyone can do it!!! It is a great way to build that love of fishing in children and novice outdoor enthusiasts, there is no complicated casting or reel to get tangled up and the sensitivity of the pole allows you to feel the fish as it bites. The sensitivity also allows you to catch smaller fish allowing you to catch fish in almost any location and keep the action going and the young minds focused on fishing.
Cane poles have advantages over modern fishing poles; using the length of the pole you can drop your bait into tight spaces such as brush or around docks. Not only are these poles great for catching small fish they also are beefy enough to land good sized bass and catfish, fighting a big boy on one of these poles will put a smile on anyone’s face and give them a memory they will always remember.
What you’ll need
- Bait
Numerous baits can be fished using a cane pole.
Live baits such as worms, crickets or minnows will land almost anything that is biting; the thrill of not knowing what will bite next is half the excitement. You will pull up a nice bream or crappie and then follow it up with a good sized bass or catfish. When that bobber goes under, the fun begins.
Worms include night crawlers and red worms, which usually include a storage container. If you go with crickets, you’ll need a container to keep them in. Minnows require a little more care. They make insulated bucket with aerators which will greatly increase the life of the Minnows, and some of these minnow buckets have places to store worms in the lid–a nice way to kill two birds with one stone, and reduce the stuff you have to carry on your fishing trip.
Artificial baits such as Grub Night Crawlers and Power Bait Nibbles are great to have in your tackle box. With these baits you are ready to fish at a moment’s notice. If the opportunity arises, you can head straight to the water’s edge without having to stop by the store. Also during the off season it is hard to find live bait, so having these baits in your arsenal allow you to fish year around.
Bass Fishing is a blast with a cane pole, you can tie on a Worm Hook with a Trick Worm rigged “wacky” style. Jig the worm through Lilly Pads and grass beds and the bass will just inhale them, then the fun begins!!!
During the summer when the May Flies are swarming just tie on a Popping Bug and fish them on top water. It is like fly fishing and more fun than you can shake a stick at! Watching those fish explode on your top water bait is one of the most exciting moments in fishing.
A fun but not often used method of fishing with a cane pole it to put a heavier line on the pole and tie up a Buzz Bait on a short length of line. You walk around the water’s edge or dock dragging / sweeping the buzz bait in an erratic pattern enticing large bass to strike.
- Pole
It’s always good to go first for the telescoping “Bream Buster.” I recommend these because they fold up to a compact size, are easily stored and are very affordable. Most poles that you purchase will come with the line, bobber, weight and hook already rigged up, it is just a matter of tying the line onto the pole and going fishing.
They come in many sizes, if you are going to be fishing from a boat I recommend the 10’ lengths. If you are going to be primarily bank fishing in open areas then the 14’-16’ lengths are better options because they let you reach out and touch the fish.
I recommend purchasing several of these poles, especially if you are fishing with kids. If a line gets caught up in a tree or on and under water stump and breaks you can just pull out another pole and keep fishing. You don’t want to lose the kids attention and nothing is worse than missing out on biting fish because you have to rig up a new line.
- Line
I usually recommend 8-15 lbs. mono line depending on the type of fish you are targeting. If you are fishing for large catfish you will need to use a heavier line or even a braided line.
Remember to keep the line taught if you hook a large fish and let the bending of the pole wear the fish out. There is no drag on a cane pole so if fish gets some slack in the line and makes a run there is a good chance he can break off the line.
- Hooks
I usually purchase the Assorted Small Hooks sometimes called Pan Fish Hooks this will give you many options for the fish you are targeting.
- Weights
Again, I recommend the Assorted Split Shot Weights, these weights have a “split” in them that you slide the line into and then pinch close with a pair of plyers, holding the weight at the desired location on the line.
_______________
Now it is time to go build some memories, HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!!!
Click on any of the secure links below to purchase all the materials that you need to go fishing. You can choose the option to have these items delivered to your door step in a matter of days. Once it is time to go fishing you will have everything you need to hit the water and wet a hook.
Fishing Knots
Video: Improved Clinch Knot
Video: Uni Knot