Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Fishing Tips That Will Help You Get Better At Fishing

By Johnathan Black


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.

There is nothing more important to fishing than having a sharp fishing hook. The hook ensures your catch stays on the reel when you pull it in. Dull hooks are useless. Sharpen or replace your hooks regularly.

Choose the spot you want to catch your fish and cast your line upstream from it. The current will pull your bait right by the fish. If you want to attract fish to your bait, try your best to simulate the motion of a natural downstream drift. This works even better if you are trying to hook fish that are hiding under obstructions.

If you want to fish for brim or blue gill fish, try using a light weight fishing line and a smaller hook. Try fishing in the shallows of the water like around marinas, coves or banks. Live crickets and earthworms are a favourite bait to use to catch this type of perch fish.

Some people keep the fish that they catch for eating purposes. However, others prefer to fish using the catch and release method. If you are the latter, then firstly wet your hands, next you need to very gently remove the hook from the fish. Finally, the fish can be returned to the water and let go.

Fishing with younger children can be a great way to bring them into the wild, but always put safety first. There should never be more small children than adults, and they should always use a life jacket when near the water. It is amazing how quickly children are able to throw themselves into water!

When casting your line into a river, or lake, ensure that you have adequate clearance, especially if you are new to fishing. Hooks can easily catch on trees, shrubs, power lines, or other items overhead, which may mean that you lose your hook and bait. Always cast from a location that has plenty of room.

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!




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