Chatterbaits in Newport Harbor

     So I got this wild idea OK maybe it is no big deal but for a one trick pony it is a big deal.  "I am going to fish a chatterbait in the saltwater and catch a spottied bass, or die trying".  So last week in one of our forum events that just happened to be in Newport Harbor.  I had spent the week reading up on Chatterbaits and asking question on the forum, and I started to build my confidence up.  So it was almost time to pack up and head out to Newport for some float tubing with the crew, of course I still needed the chatterbaits if I was going to try this for myself.  So with not much time left I headed down to the local Wal-Mart (the last stop in tackle when you are not near a real tackle shop) to pick up my arsenal.  Not much to choose from so I left with a white 3/8 oz. and a blue 3/8 oz. chatterbait from Z-man lures.

     I figured I would attack to each lure a trailer and what better trailer for saltwater bass fishing the a Big Hammer Ring Hammer.  Armed with some knowledge and a few chatterbaits I hit the harbor with a determination to at least get a strike or two with my new found baits.  This was a big learning curve but I stuck with it for as long as I could bare it.  I guess it was good the bite was tough, because after casting for an 3 hours with no bites I was ready to through in the towel.  But I pushed on and just before I got out of the water it happened.  A grump of a spot bounded my chatterbait as if it was pissed off at all the vibration my bait was throwing off in the water.  This was a pure react strike, full on aggression to seek and destroy but chatterbait.  That last and only fish on the day left me with a desire to continue to throw a these baits and continue to expand my arsenal on the water.  I have been continuing my reading and studying of these baits and have recently came across some pro's that have said take off the skirt and show off the trailer in all its glory.  I have now been removing the skirts and will be sure to report back on how this has work for me in the salt for the always fun to catch Spotted Bay Bass.

Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine Issue #3

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     Here is our 3rd and final magazine issue of 2014.  This was the first year for our new venture Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine and I will say it went very well.  There are things to work on as well as improve.  And with the start of 2015 we will be doing just those things as working hard to make this magazine a very informative and sought after publication.  Being the only Float Tube Fishing Magazine out there I feel we have done very well.  Thinks will only get better from this point forward and with hard work we will become a force in the world of fishing.  Please check it out for yourselves and see what we are up to.  Thanks for all the support from us at the Float Tube Fishing Forum.

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Fizard Check this out for yourself

OK so I came across this today and figured I would send it out to share with everyone.  What a unique idea a dough bait type material that does not fall apart in the water and acts as a fish attractant.  The cool things is that you can attach it to any hook in including your favorite lure and it will leave the sent trail behind and you reel in for a strike.  Once this bait hits the water it is activated beyond just scent, it fizzes.  When it is in the water the activation of the bait allows it to release bubbles that send out the scent trapped inside.  Go to  www.fizards.com to learn more.  (Video) http://bcove.me/ztgpp2ba

4th Annual FTFF Toy Drive is underway

         It is that time of year everyone the holidays are here and it is also time for us to reflect on all the good things in our lives.  While you do your reflection, lets make sure we have take time to think about all those kids that don't have it as good as we do.  Or maybe you were one of those kids and remember what it was like to not have much around the Holidays.  Well here is our chance to once again make a difference in one of those kids life.

         This is our 4th year running our FTFF Toy Drive, where we collect toys from our members and the public to donate to the Spark of Love in December.  We have had a great time over the years and this year is going to be no different.  There are to events open to the public, one is held in Newport Harbor, and the other is in Lake Perris.  Both events are being run in early December and all information can be found in the attached flyer, and on our forum.  You can also e-mail me with any questions (jeffcpr@hotmail.com)