Fishing looks easy, to the outside observer. But any serious fisherman knows that there is an art to fishing. You have to know when to go, what kind of lure to use, and what to do while you wait for them to bite your hook. Here are some fishing tips that will make all of that easier to figure out.
To catch more fish, try chumming. Chumming is a technique where you throw “chum” into the water area you are fishing to attract fish. Chum can be ground up fish bait, canned sweet corn or even, believe it or not, breakfast cereal. Never use too much chum, you don’t want fish getting completely filled up before they approach your hook.
TIP! You should learn the way water temperature affects the movement of fish. Generally speaking, fish will swim deeper when the water is cold.
Make sure that your hook is sharp if you are using surface bait or lure. A dull hook will make the bait or lure useless. Make sure that the hook is sharp before you cast. Pay attention to how it is holding up and take the time to sharpen it if it becomes too dull.
Don’t scare the fish. You may think you’re not doing anything to disturb them, but fish are acutely sensitive to noise. If you want to finally land “the big one”, you should always walk softly near water edges and keep your voice down when talking with companions. If the fish hear you coming, they’ll head in another direction.
TIP! A person fishing with bait would be wise to use a bobber or some sort of indicator while fishing. It can be hard to tell when you get a bite at times, and a good indicator will eliminate that problem.
Cut the fish line! If a fish you’d like to release has swallowed its hook, you can still get it safely back in the water. Simply cut the line as close to the fish’s mouth as you can, then release it has normal. The stomach acid of a fish is powerful, and will be able to dissolve the hook.
Take some shine off of a new line with a black marker to avoid alarming fish when fishing in murky waters. This is best done the night before to avoid a strong marker smell. Simply run the marker from the bait up for several feet to make your line less conspicuous to fish.
TIP! If you feel that you have caught a fish, do not jerk your line. Any jerking motion can be the difference between catching your fish and letting it off the hook.
Familiarity with the water is the key to fishing productively. Whenever it is possible, dedicate yourself to learning the local conditions, by revisiting the same spot over the course of several trips. With repeated exposure, you will develop a better idea of the fish’s habits, and preferred locations. The more often you visit a particular spot, the more fish you will catch there.
It is important that you take proper care of your fishing line. You don’t want to catch a big fish and have it break the line because your line was not cared for properly. Remember to store your spools of line in a dark cool place. One common place where people store their fishing line is in the vegetable bin in their refrigerator.
TIP! If you are not skilled at fly fishing, you may want to go to a fly fishing school prior to trying it. There are certain techniques that you need to know before fly fishing so that you do not waste your time trying to figure it out on your own.
BASS Fishing
If bass fishing is your chosen activity for the day, the lure you choose can make all the difference. You need to pick the lure based on the situation. There is a unique lure to be used for different times of the day and for different parts of the water. Each lure does something different and works well in different circumstances for different types of fish. Time, along with a little trial and error, will be required for you to find the right lure.
TIP! When looking for fishing hooks, keep in mind that the size of the hook gets smaller as the hook number gets larger. For example, hooks sized 10 to 14 are the smallest ones, and should be used to catch crappies, perch and sunfish.
Bass fishing is a great place to start for the novice fisherman. Bass are known for being easier to catch because they are likely to go for the bait and are easier to handle. Even once you’ve mastered bass fishing, it’s still enjoyable since bass put up quite a fight while being caught.
Make sure you know your area when you fish. If you frequent one location, take the time to learn the areas where the bass swim. Also, make note of which times of day they frequent certain areas. Timing is essential in matters of bass fishing.
TIP! Choose an inverse color for your bait from the color of the water. If the water is murky, try to use light colored bait so that it is visible to the fish.
Keep these tips in mind the next time you’re out fishing so that it is easier to get the fish to bite your hook. Use them as more ideas in your tackle box that you can use to catch more fish. Fishing can be an art, but you have to catch some too!
Mike McDonough has been fishing for over 50 years. He has fished many BASS tournaments and won several events. He enjoys passing along what he has learned so others can enjoy the sport as much as he has. To see more of what Mike has to offer visit The Bass Fishermem
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