Commandments of surfcasting???

[Slipknot]

In another thread Krispy mentions 2 of the commandments of surfcasting. what are the 10 commandments of surfcasting? I have never heard of this before. He says 2 of them are plugging durring the day and topwater fishing. What is wrong with that? I fish topwater alot more than I used to and also fished more during the daytime light hours last year than ever before. Am I getting old or something? I know that the best chances at large are by going at night but not always, lots of times the bass blitz during the day also.
Anybody???

[eastendlu]

"Thou shall not fish on Eastenlu's Rock"

[Nebe]

thou shalt not covet another mans plugs

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Nebe

thou shalt not covet another mans plugs

Yeah....Right, That one is broken on almost an hourly basis around here.

Whole lot of Coveting going on around here

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by Nebe

thou shalt not covet another mans plugs

Dam i'm going to go to hell.

[Gloucester2]

Thou shalt not burn Slip's Spots

[fishpoopoo]

bruce, you spending waaaay too much time @ cotuit. cummin outta the watta smelling like regurgitated squid ...

[Saltheart]

Thou shalt not turn your back on the waves. Thou shalt not leave enough slack to get the line tangled upcurrent from the jig!

Thou shalt not whine!!!

I also love topwater fishing certain times of the year.

[Krispy]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

In another thread Krispy mentions 2 of the commandments of surfcasting. what are the 10 commandments of surfcasting? I have never heard of this before. He says 2 of them are plugging durring the day and topwater fishing. What is wrong with that? I fish topwater alot more than I used to and also fished more during the daytime light hours last year than ever before. Am I getting old or something? I know that the best chances at large are by going at night but not always, lots of times the bass blitz during the day also.
Anybody???

The "10 Commandments" are not actually 10, and are just my BASIC tenents to finding larger fish. Its what should have been pounded into all our heads a millions times by now.
Every year I learn a little more and become a little better. I've been lucky to have alot of really good fishermen pass along alot of great info. Its whats repated to us over and over.
My Commandments for big fishing:

1. Fish at night
2. Fish the bottom
3. Fish eels
4. Fish big fish spots
5. Fish big fish gear
6. Fish the rule, not the exception
7. Keep your mouth shut
8. Structure; current

[Back Beach]

Though shall show me the slips or other evidence of my catch.

[capesams]

1. Fish at night
2. Fish the bottom
3. Fish eels
4. Fish big fish spots
5. Fish big fish gear
6. Fish the rule, not the exception
7. Keep your mouth shut
8. Structure; current

these rules don't apply if your boat fishing...number 7 should be in the number one spot.

one other..only fish your best spot in the day time if it's pee soup fog,,,if fishing the shore line.

[OLD GOAT]

always pee over the side of the boat if there coming to close

[capesams]

Originally Posted by OLD GOAT

always pee over the side of the boat if there coming to close

that only applys to the coast guard when their about to board you...they left in a hurry that avon shore can turn on a dime.

[NIB]

NIB is a Non Conformist..
Thou shall baze ur own trail,.

[Karl F]

rules? we don't need no stinkin rules...
but...

zip lips, open eyes, and mind.
fish when ya can, and where ya can.
(if it's dusk to dawn, all the better)
fish the whole water column... and..
don't be stuck in a rut.. change it up.
leave the camera home
...most important...relax... lifes to %*%*in' short!

works for me.

too many rules in every other aspect of life.. why eff up fishing with them? WTF

[numbskull]

1. You are never as good as you think
2. Fish are often where they weren't
3. You don't always need bait
4. Keep your priorities straight
5. Tie good knots
6. Sharpen your hooks
7. Test your drag
8. Step slowly
9. Fish when you can
10. Make friends

The rest will take care of itself. Amen.

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Krispy

2. Fish the bottom

Please expound (is that a word) on this? Do you really find the bottom that much more effective at night than say a danny at night?

Thanks

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by PaulS

Please expound (is that a word) on this? Do you really find the bottom that much more effective at night than say a danny at night?

Thanks

While not a hard fast 100% rule it is understood that the bigger fish are on the bottom and that if those fish are on the bottom and you put your offering up higher that smaller and more nimble fish will get to your offering than the bigger fish below.

[Goose]

1. Bring the right gear.
2. Use fresh line/terminal tackel
3. Use fresh bait.
4. Don't fish with more then one partner if possible(your odds go up)
5. Learn how to catch & keep your bait.*
6. Limit your plug selection....carry less weight.
7. Water and snack a must.
8. Find your own spots/think out of the box.
9. Don't depend on your partner, be prepared.
10. Fish with confidence*

[chris L]

I dont believe in commandments .

[Slipknot]

[Krispy]

Originally Posted by chris L

I dont believe in commandments .

Commandment #11 - Thou shalt believe

[Pete_G]

It's funny you should mention "best chances for large are by going at night" but then add "not always" because I was talking with several people about it just a couple days ago.

Fish topwaters (or other plugs) during the day on a cloudy day when there's a full moon at night. Seriously. I'm far from alone on that one. Even clear days in the morning and evening it works. This isn't a schoolie technique or chasing birds, it's throwing big plugs where the big fish are likely to be.

This applies more in the spring and fall then the summer though.

Even when the moon is dark at night I don't completely rule out the daytime, but yeah, as a general rule night time is the right time.

12. Thou shalt pay close attention to when and where he catches big fish so he can repeat it in the future.

[BigFish]

I don't believe Krispy catches big fish...I never see any pics or slips?

[Krispy]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I don't believe Krispy catches big fish...I never see any pics or slips?

Read rule #7
I know thats a hard one for ya BF

[tynan19]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I don't believe Krispy catches big fish...I never see any pics or slips?

Larry, there was a thread a little while back with some nice catches by Krispy.

[bloocrab]

Originally Posted by Goose

1. Bring the right gear.
2. Use fresh line/terminal tackel
3. Use fresh bait.
4. Don't fish with more then one partner if possible(your odds go up)
5. Learn how to catch & keep your bait.*
6. Limit your plug selection....carry less weight.
7. Water and snack a must.
8. Find your own spots/think out of the box.
9. Don't depend on your partner, be prepared.
10. Fish with confidence*

WOW! .....I've broken all those commandments in just 1 night.............with YOU! ....I haven't learned anything from this dang computer.......

[bloocrab]

Some fishermen will only fish when they think the time/tide/wind/and the rest of the ingredients to successful BIGfish catching are upon them.

My #1 Commandment - FISH MOVE, so FISH OFTEN.
Commandment #2 - After that "Last" cast.......cast a few more times just in case the fish didn't hear you say it was your "last cast"
#3 - Don't fart in your waders
#4 - Don't put your cell phone in your lowest pants pocket when your wading far out on a sand bar awaiting a call from your buddy down the beach
#5 - When you arrive at the beach at night, use your high beams to look for breaking fish in the surf
#6 - When fishing the P-town area, take your waders off when you get home, not in the parking lot. You don't want to get caught undressing anywhere up there.
#7 - If the sign says "PRIVATE PROPERTY - DO NOT ENTER"...this means there's fish there
#8 - Always walk ahead of your fishing partner on the beach, after all...you want to find that washed up plug first
#9 - Make sure you clear the edge of your waders while pee-ing ...get an extension if needed.
#10 - Always thank your Creator for a safe night and a chance to do it all over again.

[nightfighter]

Even though I always approach the water with anticipation of catching, if not catching large, I ALWAYS make a point to make myself appreciate the beauty, the solitude, the routine of the 'hunt', and the freedom we have to be able to do this, even when I don't catch.....

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by bloocrab

WOW! .....I've broken all those commandments in just 1 night.............with YOU! ....I haven't learned anything from this dang computer.......

I thought the same thing that night you 3 went out also Bloo.