Shawn Kimbro, well-known Chesapeake Bay angler and author of the book Chesapeake Light Tackle – A Introduction to Light Tackle Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, recently posted a set of 25 "hacks" for improving fishing success on his popular website at chesapeakelighttackle.com. We'll start you out with five of them, and then you can click here to see the rest.
Keep your eyes peeled for a Prop Person feature on Kimbro in the September issue of PropTalk magazine.
Hack [hak] (n) - A clever trick, skill, or shortcut to increase productivity and efficiency.
1. Find the bait first, then look nearby for the fish.
2. All things being equal, go with chartreuse.
3. Fish in areas where you can see the current moving.
4. The sneakier the angler, the bigger the fish.
5. Use dark colored lures in low light situations and rainy days.