Fishing with your little ones can create some wonderful lasting memories; however, not so much if you come home empty handed. If you want to catch a big fish to show off to your family, all you need is some advice from some pros. Keep reading to learn some tips and tricks that will help get you started.
Bass are sometimes easily caught by grubs. These small lures can hook you some big fish. Grubs are used successfully to catch smallmouth bass, and they work equally well for largemouth bass. They work best in highland reservoir areas where coverage is limited.
Before reeling in the fish, make sure your hands are wet. This will keep the fish’ skin moist. This is even more important if you’re going to release the fish into the water.
A great tip for all fisherman is to stay relatively quite while you are on the water. Everyone has heard that loud voices can scare away fish, and while this is slightly exaggerated, making a lot of noise on the surface, particularly disturbing the surface, can indeed spook fish.
While learning to fish, get in the habit of observing your surroundings. You may start to notice correlations between environmental elements, and the luck you have with catching fish. For instance, if you hear frogs, there may be bass nearby. Look for clues in the weather patterns, sights, and sounds around you.
Although the primary focus in fishing is catching fish, you must maintain an awareness of and a respect for the creatures and their environment. It is important to remember that nature belongs to everyone, whether they are human, fish, or even a tree. Protecting nature as you enjoy it can ensure future generations are able to enjoy the same experience.
Any time you set off on a fishing trip, you must always remember to pack nutritious foods and drinks–especially during the heat of the summer. During the summer, the bright sun will drain your energy; therefore, you’ll require more food and water in order to return this lost energy to you so that you can continue to fish. Bring snacks and a few meals, depending on how long you plan to stay out.
So you have decided you want to take up fishing as a hobby. When you are just starting with fishing, you should keep your equipment pretty simple. It depends on what you are type of fish you are fishing for when it comes to equipment. Most beginners start with lightweight tackle. The essential beginner’s equipment should include a rod and reel, 12 lb. test line, small and medium sized hooks (for live bait fishing), a couple of bobbers, a few artificial lures, some sinkers, a pair of pliers, a net, and a pocket knife. Don’t forget to check your state’s laws to see if you need a fishing license for the body of water where you plan on fishing.
Check your fishing boat in the beginning of the spring season in order to ensure that it’s ready to go, and that the battery is in good condition. When not in use, keep the battery in a dry area in the garage or basement. If you store it in a basement or garage, keep it off of the cold floor.
Be sure to use correct casting technique when you are fly fishing. You need to have approximately 20 feet of line out in front of you when you cast. Try to avoid jerky motions, and cast a straight line. Most importantly, try to relax so your tense muscles will not ruin your casting.
Give other anglers their space. If you spot another angler catching many fish you might be tempted to fish close to them. Don’t do this. Not only are you invading their space, but you could be risking your safety. If they make an error with their cast or if the wind catches it, the hook could go into you.
Check the hooks on your lures as well as any hooks already on your line to ensure that they are sharp enough to bring a big fish in. If they will still scratch your nail then they are good to go, but if they are too blunt to do even that, then it is time to change them up.
A net or gaff are of great use when catching large fish. A gaff gives you a better grip on your catch, allowing you to get it to you. A net is probably better since you’re less likely to wound the fish. This also makes preparing the fish easier.
Imagine the reaction of your little ones when you land that trophy fish for dinner. Memories like these last forever, and you will be able to enjoy many of them now that you know how to fish.