| The Catfish Showdown Newsletter Issue #01 12-2-2005 You are receiving this newsletter because you or someone you know subscribed you to our mailing list. This newsletter is 100% Opt In Only! Hi !firstname, Please take the time and enjoy the new website, and most importantly, this newsletter. We have a very dedicated team of fishermen who is part of this great organization. They have expressed their commitment and hard work to make sure you have the very best If you have any questions, concerns, or want to make a contribution, such as recipies, articles, or tips, to this newsletter, please get in touch by contacting: admin@thecatfishshowdown.com ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- The Catfish Showdown Tournament schedule for 2006 will be posted in this newsletter issue at the beginning of the year. It will also be posted throughout the website. Stay Tuned! ------------------------------------------------- How to Take Special Care of Your fishing Tackle Tackle care begins when tackle is bought. If you buy a spool of line and place it on the rear shelf of your vehicle where it will be in the sun for a long period of time, you are setting the stage for that line to fail when you take it out of the clear container to use it. When you buy a reel, mount it on a rod then, and throw it into a trunk or back of a pickup where it will rattle around with tire jacks, and other things, don't be surprised if that rod or reel is damaged when you take it out to fish. Each type of tackle, rods, reels, lines, and various types of lures and accessories must be cared for differently if it is to retain its usefulness. RODS Rods are particularly susceptible to breakage, primarily in car and home doors. At home, rods should be stored in special racks or rod cases and kept away from heat, humidity, and out of home traffic patterns where they might be damaged. When taken out for fishing, two or multipiece rods should be broken down to prevent breakage. One piece rods or rods that you do not want to break down should only be taken outside after a screen or storm door is locked open or REELS Reels are compact and sturdy for their intended purpose, but they must also have adequate care if they are to last a long time. And they can last a long time. When stored or not used, all reels should have the drags backed off until the drag is loose. Drags are made up of alternating soft (usually fiber or leather) and hard (metal) washers with the metal washers keyed alternately to the spool and the reel shaft. The pressure on the drag screw creates resistance in the layers of washers to turning, thus creating the drag on the spool. Leaving a drag tight deforms the soft washers and can make a drag less effective, erratic and jumpy. Poor drag performance is the main reason for lost fish and broken lines when playing a fish. Similarly, casting reels should also have the cast control slightly loosened to LURES That lures last as long as they do and look as good as they do after being repeatedly thrown into the water, and bounced off rocks, logs, ACCESSORIES Accessories such as nets, gaffs, creels, boots, tackle boxes, and other fishing equipment also need care. This usually involves common sense storage and handling. Hang up nets in a clean, dry area. Left in the bottom of the boat or on a damp garage floor, the bag might need replacement before fishing next spring. Protect rubber and hip boots and waders from ozone. Many boot manufacturers recommend storing them in a sealed plastic bag that has had as much of the air as possible removed. Many anglers hang their boots up; the main caution here is guarding against folds or wrinkles that might stress the rubber ------------------------------------------------- RECIPE INGREDIENTS For Stock: To make this stock, fillet and skin the catfish. Cut the fillets into 1-inch pieces and reserve in the refrigerator. Place the head, tail, and bones of the fish and the peppercorns on a piece of cheesecloth Remove the cheesecloth package and discard. Reserve the stock in the pan. If using the bacon, in a skillet over medium heat, fry until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Pour off the fat. In the same skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook slowly, Adjust the seasonings and serve topped with chopped parsley. ------------------------------------------------- If you're planning on eating those catfish from Kerr Lake, you must be aware of the PCB level of consumption in Virginia. ------------------------------------------------- 6.Subscribe/Unsubscribe To Unsubscribe Online issues can be found on site under (newsletter) The Catfish Showdown |
