Taking your grandchildren or your children fishing is a great way to bond and create memories they will always cherish. Following a little expert advice can increase your chances of bringing home that big, beautiful fish for dinner. These simple ideas will start you on your way to becoming an expert fisherman yourself.
A great tip that all fisherman could use is to wear clothing similar to their surroundings. While they don’t have good eyesight, fish can see color and may be frightened away by overly colorful, noticeable items. Neutral tones and earth colors are best to blend into your surroundings.
A great tool for your night fishing tackle box is a lighted bobber. An LED bobber has a bulb which lights up when a fish catches the line. The bite of a fish will cause the bobber to move vertically, as usual, and the fisher will be alerted by the light’s movement.
You should wear sunscreen every time you go fishing, even when the day is not very warm outside. Many times the sun beams down hard over water and you want to make sure that you do not get a pretty bad sunburn while you are out there.
In the cold weather, sinkers are a good product to have when fishing. They make the line heavy, causing the bait to sink down further in the warm water where the fish like to hang out when it is cold. When using sinkers, their weight and quantity will depend upon the depth that you would like your bait at.
Remain quiet while you fish. Loud noises may scare fish away. Move silently, whisper and keep noise to a minimum to keep the fish within your area.
Familiarize yourself with the local rules and regulations of your intended fishing spot. There are many different types of fishing regulations such as the type of bait, the number of fish that may be kept or the number of poles that can be used. If you’re unaware, talk to a local governmental office.
The improved cinch knot is very effective for attaching a lure or hook to your fishing line. Put the tip of the line through the end of the hook, make 5 turns around your line, and pass the end through both the eye and the first coil. Pull the end tightly through your loop, finishing the knot securely.
Imagine the look of awe your child or grandchild will have when you pull out a giant fish from the water. Now that you know how to fish well, you can plan to fish anytime, enjoy the activity and create beautiful memories that will last you a lifetime.