Bass Fishing Lures

What are the different types?

Bass fishing lures are probably the most highly purchased of all fishing lures today. Bass fishing today has become one the hottest sports among anglers. Like golf, Bass fishing tournaments are common and becoming popular as tournament stakes are high. There are many manufacturers of bass fishing lures, companies such as Heddon, Rapala, and Bass Pro Shops offer anglers sponsorship into tournaments for the serious angler that can prove his or her level of professionalism.

These aggressive fish can be found in nearly any body of water throughout the United States. Both large and small-mouth bass are habitually warm water fish, and are likely to hide in cover in hopes of attacking their prey. Bass fishing lures come in many shapes, sizes and colors to help the angler mimic this prey.

Spinnerbaits are one of the most popular and adaptable bass fishing lures ever invented. These effective fishing lures can be fished fast or slow, in clear or murky water, at variety of depths.

Crankbaits are another commonly used bass fishing lure that come in all shapes and sizes covering a full spectrum of colors. Crankbaits are comparatively simple to fish and can be very efficient when used in the right situations. Diving depth is determined by the size of the lip or bill the longer the lip the deeper this bass fishing lure will dive.

Buzzbaits produce a splashing, sputtering, and gurgling commotion which bass find hard to resist. This deafening line of bass fishing lures when fished on the surface will often persuade bass to come out of deep cover.

Artificial worms and minnows are also common bass fishing lures and will produce great results when others may fail.

Trolling for bass another excellent technique that works best in large rivers or lakes that have long stretches of deep water with slow to moderate current. While trolling, bass fishing lures should remain in the water at all times. Try varying depths until desired results are achieved. Trolling is a relatively easier technique as compared to casting, and enables the amateur angler to cover more water thoroughly. Any of the bass fishing lures mentioned in this article can be trolled effectively.

Choosing the right bass fishing lure depends on many conditions. Color plays an important role of duplicating the baitfish in the particular body of water you are fishing. The size of the lure number of blades etc, are just many things to consider when choosing your lure. With spring just
around the corner, bass fishing is sure to be a sport enjoyed by many.

Dennis Driscoll lives in Northern Michigan and is the creator and a contributing author of several websites.

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Relocate and Live On The Water Marinas in York, Surry or Isle of Wight Counties

In Virginia, Isle of Wight, York and Surry counties all share some unique characteristics. Each one of these counties represents a different piece of early American history and continues to grow as a part of our nation’s future. They also share the influence of the James River, York River and a huge system of creeks and tributaries associated with these bodies of water. Living on the water is an aspect of this region that draws thousands of prospective homeowners each year. Below, you will find a list of resources for potential and current homeowners interested in marinas, boat ramps, and other activities in some of the most beautiful areas of coastal Virginia.

Isle of Wight County

Smithfield Station Marina
Smithfield Station is located on the Pagan River and offers the best in marina living and vacationing. This marina, with 60 slips, can accommodate boats up to 70 feet long and has floating docks. Power, water and hot showers are accessible from your boat and VHF radio is monitored on channel 16. Smithfield Station includes the beautiful Waterfront Inn complete with lighthouse suites and a full service restaurant. Smithfield Station fosters community spirit by inviting local residents and visitors to stroll the boardwalk, swim in the pool or picnic under the gazebo. Everyone is invited to annual activities such as the art show, fireworks, Halloween party or fishing tournament.

Gatling Pointe Marina

Another marina located along the Pagan River in Smithfield is the Gatling Pointe Marina. Gatling Pointe is similar in size to Smithfield Station with 68 slips. Water and electric are available to all boats.

Boat Ramps

For those interested in simply getting their boat in the water there are numerous boat ramps in the Isle of Wight region. One is the Joyner’s Bridge Boat Ramp on Joyner’s Bridge Road, which provides access to the Blackwater River. Tyler’s Beach Boat Ramp allows boaters to access the James River on Tyler’s Beach Road in Rushmere. The Jones Creek Boat Ramp in Carrollton on Boundary Lane has amenities available to boat enthusiasts. It provides access to 2 ramps, a fishing pier, bathroom facilities, parking, a staging area and a tie-down area. Fishing is plentiful on the James River system. You can find smallmouth and largemouth bass, carp, stripers, crappies and more. A Virginia fishing license is always required.

Surry County

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area

This beautiful wildlife region is partially located in Surry County and in Isle of Wight County. It consists of flat, open land broken up by pine forests, tidal marshes and controlled ponds. The boat ramp can be found at Lawnes Creek. Many local homeowners and visitors come here to catch a view of a variety of shorebirds and even eagles. You may also fish for catfish and bass or hunt waterfowl and deer. There are also beautiful paths to hike along.

Gray’s Creek Marina

Take a free ferry ride across the James River and find Gray’s Creek Marina offering 26 slips and a boat ramp. Fuel, water and electric are accessible to all boats and casual dining and spectacular waterfront views can be enjoyed at the Rocky Bottom Grill.

York County

Poquoson Marina

Located on White House Cove Poquoson Marina offers 156 Boat slips, 74 of which are covered. They also provide100 dry storage stalls, boat ramps, digital cable, high speed Internet, a pump out station, pay phones and restrooms. You can also enjoy the marina restaurant, Bubba’s Ship Gallery.

Wormley Creek Marina

East of Yorktown you will find the Wormley Creek full service marina offering 90 slips, 7 of which are covered. Wormley Creek offers full boat repair services and has fixed docks, a pump out station, dry storage for long term or during bad weather, restrooms, telephones and access to VHF channels. Parking is available along with a comfortable picnic area the whole family can enjoy. Fishing and sailing are popular activities on Wormley Creek.

Dare Marina

Near Yorktown, Dare Marina provides deepwater access into Chrisman Creek. At Dare Marina the staff offers certified repair of MerCruiser, Mercury and Volvo Penta. Dare Marina is also an official Volvo Penta Dealer. There are 50 slips available here, with a wide variety of amenities including access to VHF channels, floating and fixed docks, restrooms, showers, US mail services and fuel availability. The marina store also sells bait, tackle, spirits, boat parts and supplies.

Owens Marina

This simple boat ramp area is located near a casual dining restaurant and gas station where boaters can purchase basic supplies.

Elaine VonCannon is a Tidewater native and works with residential, commercial and investment homebuyers and sellers. She also has vast experience in property management. Elaine specializes in relocation and retirement real estate in the Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight County and York County. To learn more about how Elaine can help you find the right property for the right price visit http://www.voncannonrealestate.com.

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Boat Sales Promote Those 'Exclusive Boats' in 20 Minutes or Less with Targeted Web Pages

Have you ever wanted to build your own web pages to promote those special boats?

You know the sort of thing - those boats that come along that you really want to emphasise. Maybe they're high value. Perhaps they are a particularly model that doesn't come on the market too often. Or maybe they are a little quirky but sure to appeal to a specific set of people.

For these sorts of boats you probably already have a number of potential buyers. What you need to do is get the details in front of them right away.

The traditional way of promoting these sorts of boats, and pretty much every other boat in the yard for that matter, is to write up the details, take some tantalising photographs and put it all together in a brochure. It can take days. And it’s expensive.

You’ve probably often thought of using the web to promote your boats.

What better way than creating high quality professional web pages containing the boat descriptions, plans and photographs. All you need to do then is to send an email to your prospect list with a link to the relevant pages.

Trouble is, in the past building web pages has been even more expensive than getting the printed materials together. Instructing a web designer could cost thousands. Getting the information to them building the web pages and checking the results simply took too long.

Most boat yards and marinas stick with what they know. They simply print up the details and send them around by post. There's nothing wrong with that of course. It's just that in this modern world your customers increasingly expect instant service.

Get The Details in Your Prospects Hands in Minutes with Professional, Targeted Web Pages

The good news is that now there is a way you can do it for yourself in minutes. No web development skill is needed. If you can use a Word Processor and cut and paste (skills you probably already use to produce the printed brochures) you can have high quality pages produced in minutes.

XSitePro is a revolution in rapid web development tools. As easy to use as a Word Processor it nevertheless has an amazing range of features that make it suitable to an incredible range of web applications.

From Boat Details to Professional Web Site in 20 Minutes

It's true. It really is possible to take the details of a boat including pictures and to produce a professional looking web site in less than 20 minutes. It will take a little longer the first time but after that you will start to fly.

The steps that follow assume 2 things:

- You already have a web site

- You already have the boat particulars, plans and photographs in a word processor document.

Right, with those provisos in mind, here's what you have to do:

Task time to complete

1. Create a sub domain on you main site. e.g. If your main site is called www.maxboats.com you would create a sub domain called something like topdeal.maxboats.com 2 min

2. Open up XSitePro 1 min

3. Create a new project, web site, set-up publishing details, create main page 8 min

4. Paste the details from your word processor into the new page 1 min

5. Preview the page and make any changes 5 min

6. Publish the page 1 min

7. Create an email to your prospects 2 min

8. Send the email 0 min,

20 minutes after getting the typed details in your office you have constructed detailed, professional web pages. You have notified your prospects about the latest addition to your portfolio - a new boat that exactly matches their needs. They have instant access to all the details.

All you have to do now is wait for their calls.

Keith Longmire helps small businesses grow rapidly through online marketing. XSitePro is the ideal tool for many small businesses to quickly build professional web sites. You can learn more about XSitePro by visiting The XSitePro Experience