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OnTheFly
I created this thread out of curiosity why some fishermen use Powerbait and there have been some very valid reasons. Most of you enjoy using it because it is easy to use and a great way to introduce kids to fishing. Some of you mentioned that it is a simple way to fish while you kick back and enjoy the day or just socialize. My favorite reason was the use of two rods; one for plunking bait while using the other to fish with spinners.
I’m sure everyone agrees that Powerbait is very effective and fish will probably swim across the lake to get it…well almost. It can be a good back up choice if nothing else works. Everyone enjoys fishing the way they like to do it best but by no means is anyone wasting their time by fishing differently any other way even if Powerbait is the only thing the fish are biting on.
But the bottom line here is the ‘convenience’ of Powerbait. Very little effort is involved in using it. Teaching kids how to fish with it takes very little time and they lose interest in a short while if no action occurs. Yes I know that Powerbait is formulated to attract stocker trout like hatchery pellets but they will bite other things as well and this is when the real education and understanding begins about fishing.
My point is that learning what fish will eat naturally and developing skills in presentation, reading water, and fish behavior will produce a life long interest in the sport. Lucky are those who learn their fishing skills from a mentor. Teach your kids to fish like my dad and my uncle did for me.
I’m sure everyone agrees that Powerbait is very effective and fish will probably swim across the lake to get it…well almost. It can be a good back up choice if nothing else works. Everyone enjoys fishing the way they like to do it best but by no means is anyone wasting their time by fishing differently any other way even if Powerbait is the only thing the fish are biting on.
But the bottom line here is the ‘convenience’ of Powerbait. Very little effort is involved in using it. Teaching kids how to fish with it takes very little time and they lose interest in a short while if no action occurs. Yes I know that Powerbait is formulated to attract stocker trout like hatchery pellets but they will bite other things as well and this is when the real education and understanding begins about fishing.
My point is that learning what fish will eat naturally and developing skills in presentation, reading water, and fish behavior will produce a life long interest in the sport. Lucky are those who learn their fishing skills from a mentor. Teach your kids to fish like my dad and my uncle did for me.
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