“Why does the centerpin work?” His response: it works because it provides a natural drift. A centerpin looks like a large-diameter fly reel, but it has no drag, which allows it to spin freely on its axis (its “center pin”) forward and backward. Centerpin reels do have a clicker, but it is used for transporting the reel, and not for fishing.
Read MoreFishing near Port Richey, Florida, for gator trout in winter, Richardson used the ZMan baits made with proprietary technology that distinguishes these baits from plastic ones. With colder water making fish less active and with “finicky” appetites, Richardson said the 3-inch ZMan minnowz and the 4-inch scented jerk shad were effective in drawing strikes.
Read MoreCapt. C. A. Richardson considers the Keys a second home and he recommends three baits from a January fishing trip near Islamorada. “I’m not looking for the buoyancy nearly as much as I’m looking for the swimming action. When I was blind casting, this was an excellent choice.”
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