Microfishing Help...

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Giuga10
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Microfishing Help...
<p>I recently received my &quot;Owner Tanago Hooks (Smallest) snelled&quot; ( <a href="http://www.tenkarabum.com/micro-fishing-hooks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tenkarabum.com/micro-fishing-hooks.html</a> ) , and have been using them for a couple of days now, and have only gotten luck from Creek Chub.<br /> <br /> I was wondering if I&#39;m doing something wrong or if I&#39;m just unlucky.<br /> <br /> I fish at Robinson Creek. The fish that have been recorded at Robinson Creek are; White Sucker, Pumpkinseed, Fathead Minnow, Creek Chub, Blacknose Dace, Longnose Dace, Northern Redbelly Dace, Redside Dace, Brook Stickleback, Johnny Darter, Rainbow Trout, and Banded Killifish. So there is no shortage of micro species in this creek. Am I doing something wrong or am I just unlucky.<br /> <br /> My Setup: Owner Tanago Hook (smallest) snelled with 1lb test red fluorocarbon. A small strike detector about 1 foot above the hook. And a small aluminum split shot two inches above the hook. I move the float and weight around when necessary.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://i.imgur.com/NOcjo.jpg" style="width: 542px; height: 407px;" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Where I fish: Robinson Creek<br /> <br /> Temperature: 1-15 Degrees Celsius. Is the cold weather causing them to refrain from biting?<br /> <br /> Bait I use: Very small piece of worm. Should I use something else?<br /> <br /> I know the way I&#39;m presenting the bait is working because I have caught some Guppies out of my fish tank <img alt="Tongue" border="0" src="http://ontarioshorefishing.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Tongue" />.<br /> <br /> Any help would be appreciated.<br /> <br /> Thanks,<br /> Giuga10</p>
Conecuh
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Sight fish

With microfishing, it's easiest to present the bait directly to fish that you can see. If you fish for them blind, you'll end up catching only the fastest and most aggressive fish in the pool, which I reckon in your neck of the woods, is the creek chub.

 

I'd try to find some little fish that you could see aren't creek chubs and drop the bait about 6 inches in front of their noses, without a float.

 

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Giuga10
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Thanks

Ok but one question... why no float?

 

Thanks,

Giuga10

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.

the pyromaniac
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A lot of micros have really
A lot of micros have really keen sight and a float will spook them. Also, stuff like darters, sculpins, gobies, and madtoms ill mostly feed on the bottom....

 

 

 

Let there be fire!

Cast_and_Blast
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Also try the different water

Also try the different water types available to you.  Each specie seems to like a particular type of water.  For example, try the riffles, the torrent, the pools, the runs, the margins, etc.  My best micro fishing seems to be in the spring and summer when water temps are up. 

Conecuh
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When sightfishing to a

When sightfishing to a particular minnow, a float will just get in your way, and possibly scare the fish. Use your pole to suspend your bait where you want it in the water. You may find you need a longer pole to do this. Cheap telescoping Bream Buster or Black Widow type poles work well.

Giuga10
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Thanks

Thanks everyone for the help. I'm gonna try to use these tips next time I go out.

 

Thanks,

Giuga10

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.

TheHugbot
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Yup, pretty much what

Yup, pretty much what everyone else has said, try again when the water warms up, fish by sight without a float, or use a smaller float for better bite indication.

the pyromaniac
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Thanks Hugo! I was hoping
Thanks Hugo! I was hoping you'd weigh in on this, considering your obsession with microfishing!

 

 

 

Let there be fire!

TheHugbot
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Obsession is certainly the

Obsession is certainly the right word for it!

catfishcain
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During the winter I have the
During the winter I have the best luck fishing at night with a small high powered flashlight. Shine the light in the shallows and you can spot micros easy and place the bait right on their nose. If there are any riffles and a pool following, try the lightest weight you have without a float and let the bait be swept through the riffle and settle in the pool. Let it sit a minute and try again. I've caught multiple species that way such as darters, shiners, chub, and stonerollers.

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