FISHING DAVE BROWN Five Tips
for the Everyday Hunter and Angler A couple of years ago, while I was sitting around with the guys, we
started talking about some of the things each of us does to make our hunting and fishing trips a little safer and pleasurable. It was after those conversations that I started to record information
about some of the “tips and tricks” that have been used by various hunters and anglers over the years to make their sports more enjoyable. And believe me, some of the tips have been invaluable. So below, I have provided a couple of tips for the novice to get you
started on your way. For you people who are a little more experienced, I hope you can take advantage of a couple of suggestions.
Tip Number One: Preserve Your Left-Over Fishing Bait This past summer, no matter where you
seemed to go the average cost of minnows was $6 to $8 per dozen. At these prices, it really doesn’t make sense to empty your container of left-over bait into the bush at the end of a fishing excursion. If you follow this clever brining tip, you will never find yourself in this situation again. In fact, brining your bait preserves their color, texture, and even toughens them up a bit so they don’t fall apart while trolling. The following process is good for up to 6 dozen minnows. You will need a 20-litre cooler, a small
container to hold salt; paper towels; waxed paper; some medium sized freezer bags; one bag of ice; one gallon of non-chlorinated water (if you live in the country well water is fine; otherwise use lake water); an ounce of liquid garlic or 2 tablespoons of minced garlic; and 4 cups of non-iodized pickling salt.
Place the bag of ice, garlic, water and
two cups of pickling salt into the cooler. Stir and let stand with the minnows for 12 hours. Remove the minnows, pat dry with the paper towels and then roll them in the remaining salt until they are well coated.
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Place on paper towels or newspaper and let them air-dry for about four hours. Afterwards, remove any excess salt, place the minnows on the waxed paper in groups of six to seven per sheet, and then put a desired number of sheets in the freezer bags. You may also want to add a paper towel to each bag to absorb any excess moisture. Using this method, the minnows
can be stored in the fridge for a couple of weeks, or up to a year in the freezer. If you don’t catch any fish, perhaps the garlic smell will keep the mosquitoes away!
Tip Number Two: Get a Buddy You may be amused by this first
suggestion, but regardless of your age it is always more fun to hunt and fish with a friend than it is by yourself. As “Bounder” (Brian Warren) and I can attest, the experiences and stories that are shared between friends while on hunting and fishing trips can provide life long memories. A friend can motivate your
participation when you are inclined to just sit around and do nothing, especially if you are contemplating hunting or fishing for the first time. Finding someone who is already immersed in a sport also provides the opportunity to borrow and share equipment − that is, until you are gently encouraged to purchase your own. It is also beneficial to hunt and fish
with a buddy from a safety perspective. Periodically, accidents do happen. Whether it’s falling out of the boat, or finding yourself unexpectedly caught in a storm, it’s always easier to avert disaster while in the company of a friend.
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