Elmer's Fishing tip's
Tip #1 An important part of any fishing trip, in which fish were actually caught, is the PHOTO! Knowing how to pose with your fish is very important. First bring a camera and plenty of batteries and film and data cards. Make sure your face can be seen! Hold the fish away from your body and toward the camera. This will make the fish look that much bigger when compared with you. Get the elbow up. Makes you look Stronger. All these things must be considered when making a good trophy photo. You can add inches and pounds to your fish story and no one will ever know. A good fish photo is a must as who would believe the truth from a fisherman? So you stick to the "facts" and let the photo do the story telling. Think I'm kidding? Look on the front page at "Rock Bottom's" and "G-No's" cod in side by side pictures. Had "Rock" held his fish up high in front of himself instead of down and to the side, then his fish would have looked the bigger of the two. So take from a guy who knows how to win. One good posed picture can go a long way.
28 inch Blue fish and 31 inch Striper
Both fish look 10 inches longer by holding them away from the body Blue Fish picture does not show enough face and needs more bend to the elbow. Striper image needs less ears showing!
Tip #2 Another important aspect of fishing is proper body placement when aboard a friends boat and using their gear. Watch the captain closely. 9 out of 10 times he will put the best pole to stand near out first. Then watch for where he stands as this will give you a chance to block his every attempt to get near a pole. Take a tackle box and get it in the way of the others on board. Above all else be quick. A good solid first step will usually get you to the pole first. Get everyone else to scan the horizon for bird sign. This will increase your chances as you are paying attention only to the poles. Make sure to say how lucky you were to be standing in the right place at the right time, and thank the captain again and again as you chuckle to yourself. It isn't easy being a pole "Ho". But once you have it down, your catch will go up.
Tip #3 Keep an Eye on the other guy! Fishing in a new place? How do you know where the best places are to fish? Where are the most productive ledges? Here is "Elmer's" strategy.
1. Get local chart and learn the names of different buoys and ledges. This will allow you to ask intelligent questions at the local bait store. If you ask specific questions, the owner will most likely give up some reliable info. and a place to start from.
2. Get a good look at the other fishermen, their crew and gear, at the boat ramp. See what kind of electronics they are using. The serious fisherman will have a lot of gear and electronics.
3. Binoculars are a must!! If you are having a tough time finding fish on your own, then spy on the other guy. If another boat or boats are in your sight see if they are being successful.......then sneak into the drift they are on. Again depending on the type of fish you are chasing look for clusters of boats, gill net sets, and party boats. They are the "Pros".
4. Finally when you get your fish, immediately refer to Tip #1