Ontario Shore Fishing Forum

I'll try to take some picture of my tackle system tonight and show you how I run and gun around the world.

(06-01-2012 02:17 PM)--G-- Wrote: [ -> ]- ?? Home made bait needle? what is this?

http://ontarioshorefishing.com/forum/Thr...ait+needle

Regards,

OldTimer

A fishing vest with multiple pouches is always useful to put all of your basic needs , so you can free up your hands to carry rods and net etc...

(06-01-2012 11:03 AM)--G-- Wrote: [ -> ]Any suggestions on things to add?

Get a landing net, you dont want to have to snap off a PB cos' you cant lift it out of the water with the rod.

Okay...this is part of my gear that I take fishing 90% of the time.

This is one of the best $10 I've spent...a soft bait folder from BassPro. I put a pop can next to it for comparison.



Instead of just soft baits, I use this to its full potential...as you'll see soon.

On the back pocket, I use it to hold small floats and steel leaders. You never know what kind of toothy critters you'll run across...pike, snakehead, barracuda...been there, done that.



The soft bait folder comes with 10 clear zipper pockets. I'll break down what I had in each pocket...

Pocket #1 - In just one pocket, I can fit 3 sizes of baitholder hooks (#2, #6, #8), 4 sizes of octopus hooks (#2, #4, #8, #14), 2 sizes of circle hooks (#6 and #10), 1 size of barrel swivel (#10...used to have larger ones too but ran out...need to restock), 2 sizes of 3-way swivel (#8 and #6), 3 sizes of split shots (BB, B and 7), a pack of #14 nymph hooks for making bait (had #16 and #20 in there too but took them out to use last trip)...and also had some small beads in there for slip floats or carolina rigging that I took out to use.



Pocket #2 - I have two spools of fluorocarbon leaders (6lb and 8lb) and a number of 1/16oz jigs, crappie jigs and a couple of tiny spoons for panfish or any small reef fish.



Pocket #3 - I have two packets of 1.5" twister tail and 2" soft jerkbaits. These are awesome for any small panfish or reef fish, and the 2" soft jerkbaits will even catch mid-size predators too.



Pocket #4 - I should have more tackle here, but I took some out for my last trip. I usually keep a package of 3" white, smoke and chartreuse twister tail and smoke twister tail, some 1/8oz jighead, a few in-line spinners and a couple of 1/2oz Kastmaster spoons.



Pocket #5 - I have three sizes of darter jigheads and a package of 2/0 weedless hooks. These are used for the contents of Pocket #6.



Pocket #6 - I have a number of 3" swimbaits and 3" grubs for any larger predators. These are good for bass, pike, walleye, and any saltwater inshore game fish such as barracuda, sand bass...etc.



Pocket #7 - I kept them in separate pockets at the moment, but they were all in the same pocket before. These are some swim grubs a friend made. They are awesome for a lot of saltwater fish. I also have a package of black with gold flake plastic worms.



Pocket #8 - I have this pocket somewhere in the trunk of my car...but I keep a few spinnerbaits in there...in white and chartreuse...as well as a few spoons such as the red/white, 5 of diamonds, Little Cleos...etc.

Pocket #9 - I have an assortment of floats from 2g - 4g...a package of 3" pink worm that might have found its way there on my last steelhead trip...and some in-line bobber stop. I had some thread bobber stop and bobber stop beads here before as well that I took out for another trip.



In the back pocket, I used to keep a few bell sinkers, slip sinkers and something called Spider Thread that I use to both tie spawn sack and occasionally use to secure bait on the hook.

So as you can see, this little tackle system carries almost everything I need to target a lot of fish without carrying a large tackle box. I pair that with a large single tackle tray where I keep some crankbaits, topwater and bass jigs, and I'm ready to catching anything that comes my way.

I hope this helps.

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Here's what I am currently switching around on a regular basis.

Rods from left to right:
6ft 6 Berkley shock
12ft 6 interline rod
10ft 6 Shimano Convergance ultralight
8ft Exage

Wide mouth Collapsible landing net

Reels from left to right:
7000 size BP Catmaxx
4000 size Shimano Sonora
2000 size Mitchell avocet gold

The UL convergance will accurately cast micro lures down to 1/32oz, While the Interline will handle PVA rigs up to 4oz. The Berkely shock and the Exage handle about the same, but the Exage fits into a cabin bag when I'm on the road.

Nice gear Mike.

Starting pulling boxes of kit out of the storage locker.....

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I usually just pack some gear into the empty small boxes down front before heading out!

im reading all over the forums that a good net is a necessity for shore fishing. Anyone have any suggestions for a good quality collapsible net for a reasonable price?

I got mine at /bass pro for just under 50 bucks including tax. Folds down pretty compact, but has a big net area when opened plus its rubberized, so no nylon knots chopping scales off fish....

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Go...0368/77042