Do you have the memory of your first fish catch in your head? Perhaps it was with your grandfather, or maybe it was with friends out on a lake? Fishing is an enjoyable hobby in which anyone can partake, and the article below provides some great advice for catching “the big one”.
If you are using shad and bottom fishing, cut the tail off the shad before baiting your hook. This will help reduce tangles from the bait spinning. As an additional bonus, the severed tail will throw off a scent which attracts fish to the bait.
When you are taking your boat to go out fishing, make sure the floor surface is dry. It could be dangerous if you should slip or trip, especially with sharp hooks and other equipment around. Keep several towels or a mop handy to keep water from making the floor slick.
Every good fisherman needs to make sure they have plenty of sharp hooks. If it can leave a scratch when dragging it across your fingernail, it’s usable. If it doesn’t, try to replace it or sharpen it if you desire to catch fish with it.
Natural live bait will catch the most fish. On a daily basis, fish survive on whatever bugs are most accessible to them. If the insect is something you can acquire close to the water, fish may bite more at it. There are a lot of expensive lures that do not work very well and only help the bait store, not the fisherman.
You may want to add a scale to your list of fishing equipment. A scale is great to keep around so that you know if you’ve really caught a great big catch or not.
Fishermen trying to catch bass usually stick with lighter-colored grubs. The most popular grubs are white, gray, smokey, or yellow. Translucent grubs are generally mixed with metal-colored flecks so that they can reflect light and boost your catch. If nothing seems to be biting, choose a grub which is the same color as the water.
When you plan your fishing trip, be sure to carry a sharp knife inside of your tackle box. This is an important tool to carry with you. Remember to have a fishing knife that is of high quality, sharp and rust resistant.
The information you have learned can be shared with your family or friends. A lot of people should become impressed with what you have learned and might tag along with you on your next fishing trip. You will become closer and create lifetime memories.