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I know trapping is the fastest and easiest way to do it, but sometimes I like to take out the smallest hook I can find and try to get some little guys on hook and line. It's actually quite challenging getting a hook into one of those small mouths. Here's a video of some microfishing from South Florida. On this trip I was more focused on just catching and releasing the little guys instead of using them as bait. If you have any pointers, I'd love to hear them.
https://youtu.be/kFnKEe_EDUA
First, lose the rod and reel. Then:Quote:
Originally Posted by ArthurLK11
... rig up a short telescopic rod/whip about 8 to 10 feet long with a sensitive tip. The rig usually starts with a small 0.3- to 1.0-gram float, 2- to 3-pound-test monofilament line, No. 18 to No. 22 hooks, and tiny No. 10 size split shots to balance the fishing float.
"This rig is superior to any other methods to catch panfish or rough fish near the shoreline at your neighborhood pond or lake," Agh said. "Where legal (check your local regulations) attract the fish by lightly chumming with some particles, such as oat powder, breadcrumbs or fish meal. Be thoughtful and creative and vary color, scent, density, weight, taste, stickiness, nutritional content and pH levels. For hook-bait, spikes/maggots, redworms, fresh bread and sweetcorn all work fine to catch small and even a few big fish."
This is Micro-Fishing: Big Interest in Tiny Fish
I have used this method for years. It works!
Thanks for the feedback. I'd like to get better at this and first step seems to be getting a different rod.
10-12’ fiberglass poles are cheap and readily available. 13-footers start to feel a little heavy, so I’d go with a shorter length.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArthurLK11
For more fun,forget the Walmart telescoping rods and go for a tenkara rod.A decent Tenkara rod can be purchased on Amazon or not much more than a less than flexible box store telescoping rod.