The ocean offers an irresistible temptation to most people who enjoy the great outdoors. There is nothing better than partaking in a sea activity that both feeds and entertains. In the following paragraphs, you’ll find all the tips you need to make your next fishing trip a success.
If you are just starting out with fishing, don’t overload your tackle box. You can find millions of different types of bait and pieces of equipment in the fishing supply store. Though they all serve a purpose, you don’t necessarily need every piece. Start with a handful of different types of bait and a few different sized hooks and weights. You can always add more later once you have fine tuned your list of necessary products.
Bring your camera with you so you can show people the fish you caught before putting them back in the water. The fish gets to go on with its life, and you will be able to show your prize catch to everyone.
Make sure that you dispose of all fishing line carefully after your trip is over. Never toss any of the used line into the water. Not only does this litter the community, but it can pose a serious health risk to any birds, fish or other creatures that live in the water.
A great fishing tip that all fisherman can use is to practice different types of casting. It is important to learn to cast from different angles and distances to give yourself the best chances of presenting your bait in the exact location you want to. The difference between a bite and nothing can often be a few inches.
Make sure your hands are sufficiently wet before reeling in your fish for the last catch. This will keep the fish skin from getting too dry. If you need to release your catch into the water, this is even more true.
The well-stocked tackle box always includes a sharpened knife. A sharp knife is critical, and if you forget one, you will have a lot of difficulty. Important qualities that a good fishing knife should have include sharpness and resistance to rust.
Try to keep those outside odors off of your hands when fishing. You may accidently pass perfume or other odors on your hands to the bait you are using, causing it to take on a unappealing scent. If the fish smell this, they are not going to bite.
In Spring, during the early morning hours fish do not bite. At this time the water is too cold and the sun does not heat it up because the sun is low, the rays simply bounce off of the water. Fish will be biting soon, though. After thaw, wait about a week until the water turns over and the temperature gets up to 39.2 degrees.
If you require a net for catching fish, try to get the fish to enter it head first. Having the fish enter head first lessens its chances of moving around and escaping. Generally, nets aren’t the best way to catch fish.
Never throw anything into the water, and this is especially true of old fishing line. While all litter will hurt the ecosytem, fishing line is especially detrimental. It can tangle up your fellow fisherman, but even worse is that it can tangle or kill the fish or even other wildlife like birds.
While many people catch plenty of fish using artificial bait, you may have better luck catching a fish with something that is alive. Worms have been long known to be a good natural bait choice, but other options are very effective such as small crabs, and live shrimp.
Talk to the locals. If you are fishing in a new area, talk to the local fishermen, in the hope that they will share information with you. Another great place to get advice about where to catch the most fish is at a bait and tackle shop – just make sure to buy plenty of equipment before asking for recommendations!
Stay calm if you are lucky enough to hook a big one. If you attempt to reel it in, expect the rod to snap. Instead, set the drag, and sit back. Let the fish exhaust itself by swimming around trying to get free; then you can reel in the fish with much less effort.
If you are looking for a good catfish bait with a more subtle smell than the classic stink bait, then consider casting out with hot dogs. Work just a chunk over your hook, cast it lightly then let it sink to the bottom and sit until you get a bite.
Fishing has been a way to catch food for hundreds of years, all over the world. Today it’s still used as both a means to get food and as a hobby. The tips you have gleaned here will help you feed your family. Fresh fish can be eaten the day they are caught or frozen for later use.
