what size of hooks are needed to fish in the gulf of mexico?
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it all depends on the size of fish and also the size of bait.  Also, if you are fishing off the coast or off a boat.  The smaller the hook, the smaller size fish you are going to catch.  Sadiki (sp?) rigs(really small hooks, about 5 to a rig) are good to catch bait fish.  Don't need a really large hook, unless going deep sea fishing.  Just a nice size around 1/2 inch or so.  Hope this helps.
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Try www.texasfishingforum.com
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Hunting & fishing regulations at the site listed below,\nhttp://www.gf.state.az.us/
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Depends, are you going to "troll" for your Sea-bass? If so, use the rapala's/yozuri combo. However, if you are anchored on a spot, I would try live bait or cut-bait. Perhaps, a 1/2 oz. white jig with a white "Gulp" body............depends on the conditions of weather, water clarity, and current. Definitely use "Berkley Fire-Line". It works great. A close second is "Spider-wire".\nYour best bet is to call the local bait shop in your area and ask them for more details on catching Sea-Bass.\nGOOD LUCK!....
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I use #2 or #3 tru-turn hooks for small orlarge mouthh bass. The weight depends on how you are gonna fish. Either you are on the bank fishing or you are in a boat. I use about 1/8 oz weight. You have to see what works best for you.
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Theres a million types of fish. Theres bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, sea bass etc.. Also kings are abundant around tampa and north. There are inshore fish like redfish and snook. Theres tarpon but mainly in the summertime. If you want to go offshore in search of bottom fish and kings, you have to have a large boat because its at least a 40 mile run if not 60 miles.
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It really depends on what you are fishing for. Corn is great for carp. Chicken livers are great for catfish. For large game fish (such as bass, pike, pickerel, etc) I find that anything small will be picked off by armies of panfish. For those I prefer shinners (roughly 2+ inches). The larger the shinner the fewer (yet larger) fish you will land.\n\nFor trout, mealworms (I think they are the same as waxworms) are killer. As they are for perch and crappie.\n\nFor saltwater.... I dunno.
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I don’t have any reef numbers, but here are a couple good web resources to get you started.  \n\nFlorida Sportsman’s Big Bend fishing reports section.  \nhttp://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=112\n\nAlso check out the Florida Sportsman’s Big Bend General Info section.\nhttp://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=13\n\nThere is a lot of discussion about offshore fishing out of cedar key.  \n\nCheck out the Gainesville Offshore Fishing Club (www.gofc.us)\n\nLinks to Artifical Reefs:\nhttp://www.gofc.us/artificialreefs.htm\n\nLinks to detailed charts out of Cedar Key:\nhttp://www.gofc.us/charts.htm\n\nHot Spots:\nhttp://www.gofc.us/cedarkey.htm\n\nI would also recommend subscribing to Florida Sportsman magazine or joining the GOFC.  \nI hope this gets you started.  Tight Lines…
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When visibility is greatly reduced, choose big lures since they are easier for bass to see and catch. Bass seem reluctant to move far from a holding spot, so you want their first swipe at the lure to hook them. When the going gets muddy try: 1. Spinnerbaits – A large spinnerbait is highly visible and produces vibrations fish can sense with their lateral line. For maximum flash and vibration, use a 3/8 to 9/16 ounce black spinnerbait with a single Tennessee blade. If the current is slack, you may want to drop to a ¼ ounce model. You can also tip your spinnerbait with a trailer such as a big pork frog to add buoyancy so you can fish it slower. 2. Crankbaits – A big crankbait with a diving lip is deadly in muddy water, even in very shallow water. Use a slow retrieve to give the bass ample opportunity to find the lure. 3. Jigs – Use a big rubber-legged jig and large trailer to probe shallow cover. Black is a good primary color, but try a hot secondary color on the jig skirt or trailer, such as chartreuse or orange. In muddy water, you can approach bass closely, so try flippin a jig into cover in quiet pockets. 4. Plastic Lizards – Rig them Texas-style on a 3/16 ounce slip sinker. They work better than plastic worms because they have more bulk, therefore easier for bass to find. A lizard with a twister tail provides added vibration. Try black or black and chartreuse.\n\nIf spinnerbaits and crankbaits aren’t producing bass, slow your retrieve. If you still aren’t catching fish, change the lure style or size. Even lures of the same kind often produce different vibrations. A change in style and size changes the pattern of vibration, which can change the response of bass.
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Yea, I've got the link right here but your going to have to outbid me on a few things if you want them bad enough. A lot more hooks at a much better price at:\nhttp://sporting-goods.listings.ebay.com/Fishing_Terminal-Tackle_W0QQsacatZ31704QQsocmdZListingItemList\n\nThey have some great deals right now so you better jump right on it. I think they have a few 20 packs that I'm going to try to get my hands on.
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cabelas has them...little bracket you put the herring in correct? use them for trolling in the big lake.
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small and gold would be best but it's really a poor trout lure....use a trout worm or nightcrawler on a number 8 hook with a small splitshot about 8-10inches from it or a small mepps spinner would be better. Have Luck!
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When i fished the gallatin river in mt., I used 3/8 spinner with about 4 or 5 weights on it.With the current and the weight, the lure went in the deeper pools. To catch the bigger fish pull up and back. With the 3/8 hook/spinner it will set better when given a good tug. Good Luck!
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Mostly luck.  I have caught a 30lb redfish on a 3" finger mullet, and a 25lb snook on a 2" DOA Terror eyez. One theory is that larger fish like small bait b/c it requires far less energy to consume them.- Florida
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Depends on what your trying to catch, but myself I always use threadfin herring and squid. The squid is like rubber, tough and resiliant and the herring breaks up and gives off the oils that fire them up. Just my opinion but whatever you go with put squid on there, too...
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