The zara spook is one of the river systems deadliest
baits and is notorious for drawing large strikes and catching big fish. This
bait has a wicked side to side action that mimics a wounded baitfish on the
surface trying to get away. When the top water strike is on and the big
fish can't let a free meal pass them by they will throttle this lure with a
vengeance.
The key to using the spook is to start the retrieve on a
slack
line of about a foot or less. You want to snap your rod tip back to draw the
slack out of the line. This will cause the lure to move either to the
right or left as it sits in the water. While your doing this you want to
pick up slack by slowly reeling but continue to keep about a foot or less of
slack in the line the whole time . Never pick up the slack 100%.
Recently, several of our B.F.R. staff members were given the opportunity
of a lifetime. On a beautiful, sunny April morning we took off out of
Melbounre airport on the Snoopy 2 blimp and cruised above some of our
favorite fishing locations. The flight was amazing! Some of our
photos include the Indian and Banana rivers, Dragon point, Mather's bridge,
Eau Gallie Causeway, Orange creek, Ballard park and the Indiatlantic
beaches. Seeing these places from the air reminds us why Brevard
county is one of Florida's fishing meccas. From a boat or
from the shore, the fishing here just can't be beat! We would like to
thank chief pilot, Chris Carlin, and the entire
Snoopy 2 crew for this awesome adventure.
To see the full set of pictures click
here.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission banned the harvest of
snook, tarpon and bonefish in response to the recent snap of cold weather, but
anglers may still catch and release these prized sportfish. The executive order,
which took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2010, will keep snook season closed
until September and bonefish and tarpon through March 31. But this doesn't mean
you can't go fishing. Just be sure you know how to properly release a fish.
BioEdge
Fishing Products
First off, let me
start by saying I have never been a big fan of or believer in fish
attractants and scents. Although I do believe they work, I never put
much stock into them giving you that much more of an advantage unless
you were cat fishing. Boy was I wrong! I had the pleasure of trying out
this fine product after Peter Cowin from
BioEdge sent me some samples. I fished these
samples from Cocoa to Sebastian and found I caught just about everything
that swims from giant gator trout, snook and bruiser redfish to
sheepshead, mangrove snappers and black drum.
This formula is
absolutely amazing and most definitely
has
a scent that attracts fish and stimulates fish into feeding while
masking unwanted scents such as sun screens and plastic. I found that
when using this product the fish did not simply just hit the lure or
plug I was throwing, but inhaled it and held on to it. When using the
gotch~ya plugs at Sebastian I put a drop or two inside the tube of the
plug and caught bluefish, Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and jacks almost
every cast. The anglers around me were using the same plugs and only
catching one every 10 to 15 mins.
BioEdge is made from extracts of natural baits with no artificial
ingredients and is certainly in a class of fish attractants above the
rest and like nothing else on the market. It comes in an easy storage
container that fits in the side pocket of your tackle bag or in your
shirt pocket. I give BioEdge five
stars and would highly recommend that you give this a try
if you are out to catch fish, big fish or even just more fish.
- www.bioedgefishing.com
- Oils, Pheromones, Enzymes, Amino Acids, and Steroids
- 100% all natural fishing scent
- comes in 14 freshwater & 15 saltwater formulas
- comes in a 2oz potion or a 0.5oz solid wand $8.99
- works on lures and live bait
From the BioEdge
website:
BioEdge
Fishing Products was established in 2007. It is taking into full
commercial scale the production and marketing of powerful Fish
attracting Scents Potions and Wands in North America where, in 2001, 34
million recreational anglers aged over 16, spent more than $35 billion
on their sport of which $1.1 billion was spent on bait.(US Fish and
Wildlife Service). The products, when added to baits or lures, impart a
strong, all natural scent and taste which attracts fish, masks unwanted
scents, stimulate fish to strike and encourage fish to hold onto the
hook and thereby increasing anglers catches. BioEdge Potions and Wands have been field
tested very successfully over more than four years and are developing an
enthusiastic following in both saltwater and freshwater markets. These
products are unique in being all natural and made from a variety of
popular baits, containing oils, pheromones, amino acids and a number of
feeding stimulants. BioEdge Potions are a concentrated oil, sold in 2oz
squirt bottles, The BioEdge Wand is the same
concentrated oil with a solidifying agent added so it can be applied
like a glue stick even onto non-absorbent surfaces. This novel,
non-messy application has been particularly popular in the freshwater
market.
The company plans to develop its already significant sales on the
internet through its website and its sales through fishing tackle
distributors and retailers.
The company plans to continue to develop the range of scents and is
becoming a nationally recognized brand for both fresh and salt water
fishing.
- General Questions -
- How long does it last?
BioEdge Potions applied to Bait ,15 - 30 minutes
BioEdge Potions applied to Bucktails ,15 to 30 minutes.
BioEdge Potions applied to soft plastics by marinating, 1 hour plus.
BioEdge Wands applied to soft baits 45 - 60 minutes.
BioEdge Wands applied to hard baits (metal, hard plastics), 30 - 45
minutes.
- What's the shelf life?
BioEdge Potions and Wands will remain very effective for more than 18
months.
- Can you use it on cut bait?
BioEdge Products works well on all cut bait. Marinate cut bait in the
Potion to give it a very powerful long lasting scent trail, much
stronger than bait alone can produce.
- Can you use it on live bait? Yes!
For live fish bait use BioEdge Wands. Apply to body and tail behind
gills.
Apply Potion directly onto worms, leeches, or other none gill baring
live baits.
Note Avoid getting BioEdge Potion into fish gills.
- Where can I get BioEdge products?
Bass Pro Shop Orlando / Strike Zone Melbourne
Check this website for a dealer near you, or you can order on line, at
www.bioedgefishing.com
- What is the best storage temperature?
Wands are best stored out of direct sunlight and below 80F, the cooler
the better to prevent the loss of volatile oils.
Potions are best stored between 50F and 70F. Some Potions will partially
solidify if kept cold. This is because some of the fats have solidified.
Shake bottle and warm it up and solids will melt.
- Will Wands melt?
Yes! Depending upon which scent Wands melt at temperatures between
110 F and 120F. So keep them out of the sun. If your Wand melts keep it
upright and place in a cool location. It will reset and be good to use.
Attention: If you are a distributor or manufacture of any type of fishing gear, especially new fishing gear, and would like your product reviewed and rated on our web sight for other anglers to get a heads up on, contact us at
Email:
CaptainRedfish@gmx.com.
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slack
line of about a foot or less. You want to snap your rod tip back to draw the
slack out of the line. This will cause the lure to move either to the
right or left as it sits in the water. While your doing this you want to
pick up slack by slowly reeling but continue to keep about a foot or less of
slack in the line the whole time . Never pick up the slack 100%
has
a scent that attracts fish and stimulates fish into feeding while
masking unwanted scents such as sun screens and plastic. I found that
when using this product the fish did not simply just hit the lure or
plug I was throwing, but inhaled it and held on to it. When using the
gotch~ya plugs at Sebastian I put a drop or two inside the tube of the
plug and caught bluefish, Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and jacks almost
every cast. The anglers around me were using the same plugs and only
catching one every 10 to 15 mins. 
BioEdge
