There are a few basic rules you should follow when fishing. Sometimes they are so obvious that it seems silly to mention and others are so subtle that few people think of them.
Whatever the case, they can sometimes have an impact on your fishing, especially in shallow water or when fishing a stream.
Think about these the next time you are out.
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When fishing shallow water wear a white shirt and cap so the fish can see you. Rattle your tackle box and stomp your feet on the bottom of the boat. Sound travels well through water and fish have an excellent sense of hearing. Don't match the tackle to the species you are fishing for. Always fish with your back to the sun, especially early and late in the day. The longer your shadow the more fish you can spook. When fishing a stream, make sure you find a nice high bank and move around a lot. The fish will see you against the sky. If you should accidentally hook a fish, drop your rod tip and let your line go slack. The fish should be able to spit the hook. Never change lures. If they aren't biting what you are throwing, stick to it. If you change you may get bit. Cast directly to a fish. If you cast past it and retrieve it by the fish, it may grab your bait. When fishing live bait, make sure you use the heaviest terminal tackle possible. That way your bait will look un-natural and reduce your chances of getting bit. Make sure you wind up and launch the anchor as high as you can so you can make a big splashdown and let them know you are there. |
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